Rhonda Travers: Surrendering Control to Step Into Your Purpose | SURRENDER Summit 2025

Rhonda Travers: Surrendering Control to Step Into Your Purpose | SURRENDER Summit 2025

Welcome to the SURRENDER Summit Series 💙🙏🕊️ This video is part of SURRENDER: The Summit - December 2025, a powerful 3-day virtual experience that featured speakers from around the world sharing real stories of faith, transformation, resilience and SURRENDER. Through honest conversations and personal testimonies, each speaker explored what it meant to let go, trust God more deeply, and discover strength, peace, and purpose through the practice of SURRENDER. Whether you're navigating a season of change, searching for hope, needing encouragement to release control, or looking for the God moments in your life, these messages are here to encourage and inspire you. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."— Proverbs 3:5-6 This series brings together voices from diverse backgrounds to share stories that remind us we are never walking alone. If this message speaks to you: 💙 Hit the follow button! 💙 Leave a rating - it goes such a long way. 💙 Share with a friend who might need this encouragement You matter. Your story matters. God loves you. Love and prayers, Carroll Patrizi 💙

Caroline Ruderman: The Beauty of Slowing Down and Letting Go

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious, grieving, or simply disconnected from yourself… this conversation may speak directly to your heart. I’m joined by Caroline Ruderman - a Reiki master, teacher, intuitive guide, and gentle soul who has spent the last 15 years helping people CALM their nervous systems, RECONNECT with themselves, and TRUST the quiet wisdom within. Caroline shares her own journey from living in constant stress and anxiety in her twenties to discovering Reiki during a moment when she felt completely exhausted and lost. What began as one small “yes” - one workshop, one intuitive nudge, one moment of surrender - completely changed the course of her life. Together, we talk about: 💙Anxiety, burnout, and living in survival mode 💙The healing power of slowing down 💙Learning to trust intuition and inner guidance 💙Grief, emotional heaviness, and nervous system regulation💙What Reiki actually is - and why it can feel so transformative💙The courage it takes to ask for help 💙Surrender, faith, and following what lights you up 💙Why healing is not about “fixing” yourself, but reconnecting with yourself This conversation is gentle, hopeful, grounding, and filled with reminders that we were never meant to carry everything alone. And perhaps most importantly… Caroline reminds us that healing doesn’t always begin with a giant leap. Sometimes it begins with a whisper. A feeling. A pause. A simple decision to follow what lights you up. So whether you’re navigating grief, stress, illness, uncertainty, or simply searching for more peace in your life… I hope this conversation wraps around you like a deep breath. Thank you for being here 💙 Love and prayers, Carroll💙 🌍 Stay connected with me! ▪️ Newsletter: https://carrollpatrizi.com/contact [https://carrollpatrizi.com/contact]   ▪️Instagram:    https://shorturl.at/pYPX4 [https://shorturl.at/pYPX4]  ▪️Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cpatrizi [https://www.tiktok.com/@cpatrizi]  ▪️Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/carroll.njpatrizi [https://www.facebook.com/carroll.njpatrizi]  ▪️LinkedIn: https://shorturl.at/cQ1UT [https://shorturl.at/cQ1UT]  ▪️Website: https://carrollpatrizi.com/ [https://carrollpatrizi.com/] 🌍 Connect with Caroline! ▪️Linktree: https://shorturl.at/zgjeO [https://shorturl.at/zgjeO]  ▪️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroline_ruderman_reiki/ [https://www.instagram.com/caroline_ruderman_reiki/]  ▪️Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@reikiwithcaroline [https://www.youtube.com/@reikiwithcaroline]  ▪️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-ruderman-15924873/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-ruderman-15924873/]

Hannah Smith: What Autism, Motherhood & Creativity Can Teach Us About Resilience

This conversation is FULL of hope and encouragement for anyone: 💙Who is walking through a season that feels overwhelming💙Who is parenting a child with unique needs 💙Who has ever felt isolated, exhausted, misunderstood, or unsure of how to move forward I sit down with the wonderful Hannah Smith - designer, entrepreneur, advocate, mother, and one of the most present-moment people I know. Hannah opens her heart about her journey parenting her son after his autism diagnosis, and how that experience transformed the way she lives, loves, creates, and shows up in the world. What began as sleepless nights and uncertainty slowly became a story of resilience, purpose, creativity, and unexpected joy. Together, we talk about: 💙 Learning to live in the present moment 💙 Why “yet” is one of the most powerful words we can hold onto 💙 The courage it takes to ask for help 💙 Pivoting instead of giving up 💙 Celebrating small wins that are actually very big wins 💙 Being gentle with ourselves and others 💙 Finding joy in the middle of life’s messiness This conversation reminded me that sometimes the very thing we think might break us becomes the thing that teaches us how to be present and live joyfully. I have no doubt Hannah’s story will encourage so many of you. Love and prayers, Carroll💙 🌍 Stay connected with me! ▪️ Newsletter: https://carrollpatrizi.com/contact [https://carrollpatrizi.com/contact]   ▪️Instagram:    https://shorturl.at/pYPX4 [https://shorturl.at/pYPX4]  ▪️Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cpatrizi [https://www.tiktok.com/@cpatrizi]  ▪️Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/carroll.njpatrizi [https://www.facebook.com/carroll.njpatrizi]  ▪️LinkedIn: https://shorturl.at/cQ1UT [https://shorturl.at/cQ1UT]  ▪️Website: https://carrollpatrizi.com/ [https://carrollpatrizi.com/] 🌍 Connect with Hannah Smith! ▪️Interior Design Website: https://www.hannahsmithinteriors.com/ [https://www.hannahsmithinteriors.com/]  ▪️Website: www.lighthouseschoolfw.com [http://www.lighthouseschoolfw.com]  ▪️Instagram: www.instagram.com/pillowsbyhannah [http://www.instagram.com/pillowsbyhannah]  ▪️Instagram: www.instagram.com/hannahsmithinteriors [http://www.instagram.com/hannahsmithinteriors]     ▪️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556443535889&ref=PRODASH_UPSELL_xav_ig_profile_page_web# [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556443535889&ref=PRODASH_UPSELL_xav_ig_profile_page_web#]

Liv McBride: Honoring the Gift of Health - Mind, Body and Spirit

Thank You, Father, for the opportunity to sit with the wonderful Liv McBride and have such an important conversation about what it TRULY MEANS to care for our health… mind, body, and spirit. 💙🙏 Liv brings such wisdom, compassion, and grounded truth as she shares the heart behind lifestyle medicine and why so many chronic illnesses may be connected to the everyday choices we make - from the food we eat, to the way we move, rest, manage stress, and care for ourselves. One of the most powerful reminders in this conversation? Our bodies are always speaking to us. So often, we wait until something feels “serious” before we begin paying attention… but Liv gently reminds us that healing and prevention can begin with one small choice at a time. A nourishing meal. A good night’s sleep. A walk outside. A moment to breathe. We talk about accountability, awareness, stress, ultra-processed foods, inflammation, and the incredible way our bodies are designed to heal when we begin giving them the support they truly need. This conversation is not about perfection.It’s about progress.It’s about learning to care for ourselves with intention, compassion, and grace. Love and prayers, Carroll💙 🌍 Stay connected with me! ▪️ Newsletter: https://carrollpatrizi.com/contact [https://carrollpatrizi.com/contact]   ▪️Instagram:    https://shorturl.at/pYPX4 [https://shorturl.at/pYPX4]  ▪️Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cpatrizi [https://www.tiktok.com/@cpatrizi]  ▪️Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/carroll.njpatrizi [https://www.facebook.com/carroll.njpatrizi]  ▪️LinkedIn: https://shorturl.at/cQ1UT [https://shorturl.at/cQ1UT]  ▪️Website: https://carrollpatrizi.com/ [https://carrollpatrizi.com/] 🌍 Connect with Liv McBride! ▪️Website: https://www.omlifestylemedicine.com/ [https://www.omlifestylemedicine.com/]  ▪️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/om_lifestyle_medicine [https://www.instagram.com/om_lifestyle_medicine]  ▪️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/reversingchronicdiseasewithlifestylechanges [https://www.facebook.com/groups/reversingchronicdiseasewithlifestylechanges]

Monica Tanner: Healing, Growing and Loving Better Together

Today, the incredible Monica Tanner joins us and shares what it truly means to create a marriage that is not just lasting - but deeply alive, joyful, and fun! Monica brings such honesty, warmth, and wisdom to this conversation as she reframes marriage not as something we simply “endure,” but as a SKILL we can learn, grow in, and intentionally nurture over time. We dive into what it means to move beyond resentment, miscommunication, and disconnection - and into a relationship built on curiosity, emotional safety, and conscious connection.  One of the most POWERFUL reminders in this conversation is this: differences are not the problem in marriage - they are often the very thing that creates depth, passion, and intimacy when we learn how to work with them. We also talk about the importance of coaching and support in relationships, just as we would in any other area of life where we want to grow and thrive. From communication and emotional safety, to the “big three” challenges of marriage - money, intimacy, and parenting - Monica reminds us that no couple is meant to navigate it all alone. This conversation invites us to embrace the humility of learning, the courage of asking for help, and the commitment of showing up for one another again and again. Love and prayers, Carroll 💙 🌍 Stay connected with me! ▪️ Newsletter: https://carrollpatrizi.com/contact [https://carrollpatrizi.com/contact]   ▪️Instagram:    https://shorturl.at/pYPX4 [https://shorturl.at/pYPX4]  ▪️Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cpatrizi [https://www.tiktok.com/@cpatrizi]  ▪️Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/carroll.njpatrizi [https://www.facebook.com/carroll.njpatrizi]  ▪️LinkedIn: https://shorturl.at/cQ1UT [https://shorturl.at/cQ1UT]  ▪️Website: https://carrollpatrizi.com/ [https://carrollpatrizi.com/] 🌍 Connect with Monica Tanner! ▪️Website: https://www.monicatanner.com/ [https://www.monicatanner.com/]  ▪️Instagram: https://instagram.com/monitalksmarriage [https://instagram.com/monitalksmarriage]  ▪️Facebook: https://facebook.com/monica.tanner2 [https://facebook.com/monica.tanner2]    ▪️Youtube: https://youtube.com/@secretsofhappilyeverafter [https://youtube.com/@secretsofhappilyeverafter]