Ep.71 Returning Home After a Mission- Why Life Feels Harder Than You Expected

Ep.71 Returning Home After a Mission- Why Life Feels Harder Than You Expected

Coming home from a mission is supposed to feel exciting—but for many returned missionaries, it can feel surprisingly lonely, confusing, and disorienting. In this episode, we explore why the transition home is often harder than expected. We talk about the unique loneliness of feeling changed but not fully understood, the challenge of maintaining the spiritual growth you experienced during missionary service, and the uncertainty that comes when a clear purpose is replaced by questions about school, work, relationships, and the future. Whether you've recently returned from a mission, are preparing to come home, or love someone who is navigating this transition, this episode offers perspective, encouragement, and practical hope. The goal isn't to go back to who you were before—it’s to carry what you've learned into who you're becoming next. Connect with me!  Make sure to go follow me on Instagram or TikTok, @wendykimbercoaching. You can also watch my YouTube videos at @WendyKimberCoaching as well. 🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who’s navigating adulting right alongside you. Have a wonderful week, and I’ll talk to you next time. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep.70 Living in a World That Never Stops

What if comparison isn't making you miserable because you're jealous—but because you're constantly absorbing thousands of other people's lives? In this episode, I use my favorite Disney roller coaster, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, as a metaphor for growing up in a world that never fully stops moving. Between social media, endless content, and constant connection, many of us are experiencing pressures no previous generation has faced—even when everything feels completely normal. We'll talk about the quieter side of comparison culture, why overstimulation can leave us feeling behind, and how constantly viewing life through other people's experiences can slowly reshape our expectations of ourselves. Most importantly, we'll explore why faith, stillness, and groundedness matter more than ever in a world that is always asking for our attention. If you've ever felt tired, distracted, behind, or unsure why normal life sometimes feels unsatisfying, this conversation is for you. Connect with me!  Make sure to go follow me on Instagram or TikTok, @wendykimbercoaching. You can also watch my YouTube videos at @WendyKimberCoaching as well. 🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who’s navigating adulting right alongside you. Have a wonderful week, and I’ll talk to you next time. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep.69 The Power of Perspective: How the Way You See Your Life Changes Everything

Sometimes nothing about our circumstances changes — but the way we see them changes everything. In this episode, we talk about perspective: how the “lens” we look through shapes our emotions, reactions, resilience, and overall experience of life. Using a simple folktale, travel stories, and a practical self-awareness exercise, we explore how our experiences quietly build the internal narratives we carry every day. This conversation is about becoming more aware of the stories you tell yourself, learning to widen your perspective when life feels overwhelming, and recognizing that not every thought deserves complete trust. If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, anxious, discouraged, or emotionally exhausted lately, this episode will help you step back, breathe a little deeper, and see the bigger picture again. Connect with me!  Make sure to go follow me on Instagram or TikTok, @wendykimbercoaching. You can also watch my YouTube videos at @WendyKimberCoaching as well. 🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who’s navigating adulting right alongside you. Have a wonderful week, and I’ll talk to you next time. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep.68 Graduating From High School!

Graduating high school can feel exciting… and strangely overwhelming at the same time. One minute the path is clear, and the next, the map opens up and suddenly there are endless possibilities, decisions, and pressure to figure out your whole life. In this episode, we talk about why your 20s can feel like a brand new level in a video game—and the three biggest things to watch out for as you step into it. We cover: * The “Plan Trap” that keeps people frozen waiting for certainty * Why confusion can secretly keep you stuck * How to recognize the resources, strengths, and people already in your “inventory” If you’ve been feeling pressure to have everything figured out, this episode is a reminder that clarity often comes after movement—not before it. “Start before you’re ready. Choose before you feel certain. And don’t forget—you’re more equipped than you think.” Congratulations to all the graduates. I’m really excited for you. 🎓 Connect with me!  Make sure to go follow me on Instagram or TikTok, @wendykimbercoaching. You can also watch my YouTube videos at @WendyKimberCoaching as well. 🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who’s navigating adulting right alongside you. Have a wonderful week, and I’ll talk to you next time. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep.67 How to Navigate Loss

Loss changes more than our emotions—it changes our relationships, our routines, and sometimes even the way we see ourselves. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate grief with more clarity, compassion, and steadiness. Whether you’re personally experiencing loss or trying to support someone who is, this conversation offers practical tools for understanding what grief actually does to us internally, relationally, and socially. We explore: * The “3 circles” of grief * Why grief is not something you solve, but something you learn to walk with * The 3 C’s: Connecting, Caring, and Capacity * How loss changes family roles and relationships * Why people sometimes pull away during difficult moments * How to care for your body and mind while grieving This episode is tender, honest, and hopefully empowering for anyone moving through change, sorrow, or uncertainty. Connect with me!  Make sure to go follow me on Instagram or TikTok, @wendykimbercoaching. You can also watch my YouTube videos at @WendyKimberCoaching as well. 🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who’s navigating adulting right alongside you. Have a wonderful week, and I’ll talk to you next time. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.