107 | Two Year Anniversary Special: 5+ Things That I’ve learned About Personal Growth Since Launch Day

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Today’s episode marks the 2 year anniversary of Gather in Growth, and goodness..what a JOURNEY it has been! 

Just 1 year ago I was talking about how my depth of understanding of growth had changed in my first year of podcasting; I honestly didn’t think I had any further to go, but boy, I was wrong! I started this podcast talking about goals, habits, etc., but after having so many life-changing conversations with guests on this show in the last 2 years, I’ve learned it is SO much bigger and deeper than that. I’m currently in the middle of a total refresh and rebrand with my show, and along with that, sooo much life has happened in this last year especially. Between welcoming my 3rd baby into our family, my entire house flooding at the very end of 2023, and not having consistent childcare (just to name a few), we have been in the THICK OF IT. I know you relate to all of this in some way or another, because I hear that in the conversations I’m having every day – we’re experiencing this evolution together!

In today’s episode, I want to talk about 5+ things that I’ve learned about personal growth since launch day, and really, where I see Gather in Growth going in the future. So often, we talk down on others (or turn against them all together), when they have different ideas/viewpoints, and are  doing life differently. But you know what? People should evolve. Humans are forever learning and shifting their points of view – we should be stoked about this, because we’re never truly ‘done’ learning, evolving, and growing! Not everyone understands this though, or will even support you as you’re pursuing a new career path, parenting a different way, changing your health habits, etc. –  they can only meet you to the depths in which they have met themselves. If you need encouragement, empowerment, and just real, authentic relationships from others who DO get it, there are plenty of people who are ready to hold space for you (I’m one of them)! I’ve also learned that while creating habits and achieving goals can be incredible, I’m now more passionate about what my ‘average Tuesday’ looks like, and if I’m actually doing work that both lights me up, and is sustainable for my family and I. If you’re noticing that you’re feeling ‘stuck’ in a certain area of your life, it’s time to address that, because it’s there for a reason, friend. For me, I now understand that every.single.thing. is connected to our nervous system; if we’re not emotionally regulated or healthy, it IS going to come out. We can’t ignore it, and choose to stay stressed the F out – that’s not how we’re meant to live!

If you can’t tell, I am on FIRE for this podcast now, more than ever. This era feels so authentic for where I am, and I have a totally new level of safety and confidence within myself. I know who I truly am, and I’m no longer trying to perfectly curate myself to fit the mold of who society wants me to be.

My hope and prayer for you is that this podcast inspires you to figure out who YOU really are. No one needs to redefine you or who you are – you just need to peel back the layers and really get to know yourself, and freaking OWN IT. I see you, I’m here for you, and as always, I’m forever grateful for you!!

In this episode, Two Year Anniversary Special: 5+ Things That I’ve learned About Personal Growth Since Launch Day, we cover:

• How Gather in Growth began 2 years ago + the literal life-changing conversations with guests that have continued to change & expand my mindset
• The beautiful evolution that both you AND I have experienced since the start of this podcast + actively choosing curiosity and growth as we walk alongside one another
• Why we SHOULD celebrate ourselves continually evolving, learning new things, and shifting our points of view
• Understanding that people can only meet you to the depths in which they have met themselves
• Why there are plenty of people who are ready to hold space for you right where you are, right now
• Not being afraid to put yourself out there and extend the invitation to others if you truly want deep, meaningful relationships
• Taking time to think about what you want your ‘average Tuesday’ to look like + setting goals that will actually help you create a sustainable life you love 
• Realizing that if you are feeling ‘stuck’ in a certain area of your life, there IS a reason why you’re feeling that way
• Why everything is ultimately connected to our nervous systems and how emotionally healthy and regulated we are

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• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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Related Episodes:

• Episode 102 | Healing to the Depths of Your Soul and Nervous System Regulation with Sara Elise Johnson
• Episode 055 | What Does Personal Growth Mean to You?
• Episode 001 | Do It Scared

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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