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098 | Faith Expansion, Awakening The Senses, and Alchemy Through Artistry with Stephanie Simmons
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I’m honestly SO excited to welcome Stephanie Simmons onto the podcast today!
Steph and I connected at a retreat in Utah a few weeks ago, and it was nothing short of life changing. Steph is one of those people who makes you feel incredibly grounded and peaceful – just being in her presence is magical! She is an artist and videographer who loves weaving stories and telling tales through the art of cinematography and photography; she is passionate about stirring emotion, and shining a light on the sacred work of healing through the films she creates. Stephanie has been on her own incredible healing journey over the last few years; after going through life, ‘checking all the boxes’ like she was told to do, she made the very bold (and terrifying) decision to deconstruct her faith, and ultimately, step into her most authentic, whole, and aligned self. Steph’s husband and his unexpected hearing loss has also played a vital role in her story; this experience dramatically ‘flipped the switch’ for her when it came to her senses and overall health, and what ensued was the most powerful awakening.
Stephanie and I are talking all about faith expansion, awakening the senses, and alchemy through artistry. Learning to follow your intuition and step into your most authentic and aligned self can feel soo scary; it’s not easy to go against the grain of what everyone around you is saying and doing. Most of us are stuck living on autopilot – it’s much easier to simply ‘go with the flow’, instead of step outside of the box and step bravely into a life that’s actually worth living! Our society continues to push the masculine-driven, hustle culture that makes us feel like we’re never enough, and that we’ve always got to give to others – ESPECIALLY as women and mothers. What if instead, we were open to receive..and not be afraid to stand out? We were NOT all designed to be the same, boring, cookie-cutter person in this world anyway!
Taking the path to work on yourself and really dig into the hard stuff feels like HELL when you’re in it – it’s far from easy. The soul freedom and liberation that follows though, along with the expansion and acceptance of others is beautiful – it’s all connected, and it all matters. We were created to be in community with others, and we really can learn SO much from other people and their differences. Whether you’re on your own journey of faith expansion, or striving to live a life filled with authenticity, purpose, and peace, I know this episode will inspire you to keep going!
Stephanie Simmons is a light capturer, story weaver, and loves telling tales through cinematography and photography. Stephanie is a witness to healing, a space holder, a creator, and time turner. Combining music with images, she creates films that take you on a journey. Stephanie transports her clients back in time to sacred moments, to assist with integration and bring back precious memories. Her films sprinkle the planet with light and invite others to join the journey of healing and remembering. Stephanie is passionate about using her hands with pure intention to create films that touch the heart, stir emotion, and shine a light on the sacred work of healing.
In this episode, Faith Expansion, Awakening The Senses, and Alchemy Through Artistry with Stephanie Simmons, we cover:
- Steph’s story of ‘checking all the boxes’ in her life while growing up, to eventually, deconstructing her faith and fully stepping into her most authentic, beautiful self
- Steph’s journey with finding videography + how she ‘flipped the switch’ and experienced a powerful awakening in 2020
- Learning to follow your intuition and completely trust yourself + not being afraid to reinvent yourself along the way
- Living authentically + the idea of self-confidence vs. self-worth
- The significant role Stephanie’s husband has played in her healing journey
- What it can look like to slow down and embody a ‘softer’ feminine energy, instead of the fast-paced masculine culture our society runs on
- Why becoming your most authentic, aligned, and free self is a LOT of hard work, and not all rainbows and butterflies
- The beautiful expansion and acceptance that comes when we’re not afraid of other people and their differences
- Continually pursuing curiosity and honesty within yourself
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Related Episodes:
- Episode 040 | Asking Questions and Finding Freedom with Lou Bluth
- Episode 095 | The Adventure Begins!
More about Gather in Growth podcast:
Where can I connect with fellow rural women who aren’t afraid to dream big dreams? How do I create and sustain daily habits that help me reach my personal and professional goals? Am I the only one that absolutely loves living in the middle of nowhere but wants to understand the world beyond my backyard? What should I do about the unshakable feeling that there’s more to life than just showing up? How do I break free from other people’s opinions and confidently live as my authentic self?
Welcome to Gather in Growth, a show created for passionate, growth-focused rural women like you. From mindset work and building strong habits to nerding out over personal growth books through the lens of life on a backroad, this is a show to leave you feeling joyful, inspired, ready to take action, and a little less alone.
Tune in for honest and heart-felt conversations with host, Emily Reuschel, and fellow thought leaders, to talk about personal growth and thriving as a rural woman. Here you’ll gain tactical strategies to bring your dreams to reality, real talk about the ups and downs of tackling goals, meaningful insight from fresh perspectives, and the confidence to step into the calling that’s been laid on your heart for a reason. If you crave to feel seen in a small town, you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re currently running on a backroad, shuffling kids to town, hopping along for a tractor ride, or three loads deep into folding laundry… we’re in this together. Absolutely anything is possible and I’m so grateful to be on this journey with YOU!
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Welcome to Gather in Growth, a show created for passionate, growth-focused rural women like you. From mindset work and building strong habits to nerding out over personal growth books and exploring the unique joys and challenges of living rural, this is a show to leave you feeling joyful, inspired, ready to take action, and a little less alone.
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