106 | Beyond “Like-Minded”: Cultivating Curiosity & Comfort with the Unknown

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It has been a HOT minute since I’ve done a solo episode, mainly because I’ve had sooo much fun talking with other incredible ladies here on the podcast – I’ve really just wanted you to hear their beautiful stories and messages! I thought this would be the perfect time to do kind of a ‘catch up’ episode though, and update you on what’s been happening in my life, what’s on my mind, what summer has been like in the Reuschel household, what I am learning and working through in real time, and more. Honestly, my heart is on FIRE for this work I get to do with you, and this big, beautiful world we get to live in.

In today’s episode, I want to talk about beyond “like-minded”, and what cultivating curiosity and comfort with the unknown can look like. For many of us, we tend to set unrealistic expectations for ourselves, and we don’t think we’re doing ‘enough’ for our kids, our relationships, in our careers – you name it! I used to struggle with thinking I needed to do allll the things for everyone, while still hitting all of my own goals, creating and perfecting new habits, and really, checking all those dang boxes. Recently, I’ve been super focused on nervous system regulation, and really tuning into what my body actually needs (our intuition is such a powerful thing!) Along with spending more time outside and in nature, I’ve gained so much knowledge and value from recent guests on the podcast. I can’t help but be reminded of how vital connection is, and why we are supposed to be in conversation with each other, understanding, empathizing, and building each other up. We also don’t need to fundamentally change ourselves in order to be worthy, or accepted, or enough (regardless of what the world has told us for so long). Hard to believe, right??

As I go into this next evolution, I feel that I’ve been holding myself back and playing it safe. Well..NO MORE of that, because I’m done playing small – your girl has plenty to say, and will be saying it loud and clear now. This podcast is about to have gasoline poured onto it, and I’m SO pumped for everything that is in the works. I’m proud of us, the hard conversations we’re having, and the difficult (but oh so necessary) inner work we’re doing. I know that abundant blessings are awaiting us on the other side, and I’m truly honored you’re here with me. 

If you’re all about cultivating curiosity and comfort with the unknown too, buckle up for this episode, friend – it’s going to be a blast!!

In this episode, Beyond “Like-Minded”: Cultivating Curiosity & Comfort with the Unknown, we cover:

• The feeling of not doing ‘enough’ with your kids, family, career, life, etc. (during summer, or anytime really) that we all know too well
• Letting go of those unrealistic expectations that you put on yourself, and instead, living life on purpose in whatever season you’re in 
• Why I’m much more focused on nervous system regulation and tuning into my intuition now
• The constant pull I’ve been feeling lately to be outside and spending time in nature
• Why I’ve been so excited to bring on a variety of guests with new and unique perspectives and life experiences
• Really thinking about who you were before the world taught you to be otherwise, and why you feel like you NEED to change yourself to ‘be’ a certain way
• Realizing that you’re already enough, and worthy, and you can fully trust yourself to be who you’re meant to be 
• What’s next for my podcast, my business, my community and more + embracing my ‘level up’ and the internal healing work that I’m so ready for

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Related Episodes:

• Episode 102 | Healing to the Depths of Your Soul and Nervous System Regulation with Sara Elise
• Episode 083 | POV: It’s Been a Hard Week and We Go to Coffee

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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