Practical Ways to Build Faith and Courage in Difficult Seasons

19/08/2025 56 min Temporada 1 Episodio 27

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Ever felt stuck—like anxiety, money struggles, or big life changes are holding you back? In this episode, I talk with Karissa Dodds, a mom of four, teacher, and business owner who has walked through financial stress, self-doubt, and tough transitions—and discovered resilience along the way. Her story is full of faith, courage, and practical daily habits that will inspire you to find strength in your own challenges.Meet my Guest:Karissa Dodds teaches a classroom full of kindergarteners in St. George, Utah, where her love for children shines through her mix of warmth and discipline. At home, she and her husband juggle raising four kids while running their business, Red Cliffs Chiropractic—a journey that has included both joy and deep challenge.Karissa’s life reflects resilience: growing up homeschooled, navigating financial stress, overcoming anxiety, and rediscovering her passions through teaching, design, and creativity. Her story is a testament to faith, grit, and the everyday practices that keep her moving forward with courage and heart.Chapters:00:00 – Meet Karissa Dodds03:34 – Growing up homeschooled10:45 – Discovering her love for teaching15:07 – Struggles during chiropractic school19:32 – Moving to Idaho & finding home20:38 – Starting a food blog24:33 – Learning through “wrong turns”27:43 – Facing anxiety in high-stress times30:55 – Holistic & spiritual healing33:30 – Falling Upward40:10 – Overcoming self-doubt45:30 – Interior design & creativity47:46 – Rapid-fire fun questions55:28 – Closing thoughtsKey Takeaways:Homeschooling can raise confident, connected kids.Nurturing passions early helps kids find meaningful work as adults.Sometimes you have to move to find the right “home.”Financial struggles can strengthen faith and reliance on prayer.Exercise, faith, and meaningful work reduce anxiety.Turning points—though hard—often shape the best growth.Collaboration makes education (and life) stronger.Gratitude + daily habits = resilience and well-being.Mentioned in the Show:Please e-mail Becky at [email protected] if you're interested in volunteering to help with producing this showCheck out sendymom.com to submit your ideas for Sendy AdventuresFalling Upward by Richard RohrRed Cliffs Chiropractic The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth BrowerThe ChosenI Visited 50 States in 50 Days with Ryan TrahanGritfitnesskarissa💚Be Sendy and Subscribe! Leave us a review or chat with us!💚👉🏼Instagram👉🏼Facebook👉🏼YouTube👉🏼sendymom.com👉🏼 Subscribe to the Sendy Mom Podcast: sendymom.com 👉🏼 Email Becky: [email protected]#SendyMomPodcast #OvercomingAnxiety #Resilience #FaithAndCourage #PersonalGrowth

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