Wildly Hopeful with Brandy Dawson

You Don't Have to Hold It All Together- Part One with Nichole Suvar|Episode 47

You say you're fine. We say it when we're not, even though we look like we are on the outside. But on the inside, some of us have been exhausted from trying to carry it all. In Part One of this two-part conversation, Brandy sits down with author Nichole Suvar to; talk about anxiety, perfectionism, control, and the pressure so many women feel to keep everything together. If you've ever wondered why trying harder never seems to bring you peace, this episode is for you. Listen in and join us next week for Part Two. To connect with Nichole Suvar: Book: I Don't Have To Hold It All Together Instagram:@nicholejsuvar [Instagram:@nicholejsuvar] To connect with Brandy: To collaborate on podcast or inquire about speaking engagments: https://www.hello@brandyadawson.com [https://www.hello@brandyadawson.com] Instagram:@brandyadawson [Instagram:@brandyadawson] Substck:Musings of Grace [https://substack.com/@brandydawson25?utm_source=user-menu] Website +Blog:https://www.brandyadawson.com [https://www.brandyadawson.com]

God Made Us Ambitious, But Not For Chaos with Erin Harrigan| Episode

In a culture that glorifies busyness, productivity, and constant output, many Chrisian women find themselves exhausted- even while doing "good ande meaningful work." In this episode Brandy Dawson sits down with Erin Harrigan to unpack the deeper tension behind hustle culture while exploring the pressures women face to do more and be more, and how to find true success and peace through surrendering to God's guidance. They discuss the importance of abiding in Christ, redefining success with Him, and living intentionally in everyday life. And, it just may look different than how you expected. We are created with ambition, but not for chaos. Because God never asked us to prove our worth through exhaustion. Resources Mentioned: Redefining Hustle: Navigating Success with Jesus- Erin Harrigan Erin's Podcast- Redefining Hustle Connect with Erin- https://erinharrigan.com [https://erinharrigan.com] Instagram- https://instagram.com/erindherrigan [https://instagram.com/erindherrigan] To connect with Brandy and inquire about podcast collaboration or speaking engagements: https://hello@brandyadawson.com [https://hello@brandyadawson.com] Instagram:@brandyadawson [Instagram:@brandyadawson] Substack:Musings of Grace [https://substack.com/@brandydawson25?utm_source=user-menu] Website + Blog:https://www.brandyadawson.com [https://www.brandyadawson.com]

Rejection Isn't the End of Your Story with Tabitha Panariso|Episode 45

If you've ever felt rejected, overlooked, or quietly left behind, this conversation is for you. In today's episode of Wildly Hopeful, Brandy is sitting down with Tabitha Panariso- trauma informed therapist, writer, and author of Loyal in His Love: An Invitation to Be Held By Jesus When Others Let You Go. We explore the deeper layers of rejection and how it hurts in the moment, but also how it shapes identity, affects of relationships, and how we show up in the world. But it doesn't haver to stay that way. This episode is about healing in what rejection left behind and learning how to feel held again in the places that still ache. To connect further, follow her on Instagram: Tabitha Panariso To connect further with Brandy Dawson: For podcast collaboration or speaking engagements- hello@brandyadawson.com [hello@brandyadawson.com] Instagram: @brandyadawson [https://instagram.com/brandyadawson] Website:https://www.brandyadawson.com [https://www.brandyadawson.com] Substack:Musings of Grace [https://substack.com/@brandydawson25?utm_source=user-menu]

Choosing Joy When You're Not Okay: Motherhood, Loss, & IVF with Lauren Johnson| Episode 44

What does it look like to choose joy... when you're not okay? In this deeply tender episode of Wildly Hopeful, Brandy Dawson sits down with Lauren Johnson for a conversation about motherhood, grief, loss, an IVF journey, and the quiet courage it takes to keep trusting God when life doesn't look the way you thought it would. Lauren shares her journey with her daughter, Lily Ann-from a joy-filled pregnancy to unexpected NICU days, the sacred months they shared, and the ongoing reality of grief held alongside hope. She opens op about her IVF journey, her life today, and what it looks like to hold both sorrow and joy at the same time. Together, they explore: *Navigating grief aftetr the loss of a child *Trusting God in the middle of fear, uncertianty, and everyday life *IVF, motherhood, and pregnancy after loss *Faith that stays honest in the middle of hard seasons *Living life in the middle of choosing joy and living with grief This is a conversation for anyone who has ever wondered if joy is still really possible, even here.

Wait, What's My Name Again with Amy Seiffert| Episode 43

Wait..... What's my name again? Not literally. But in that quiet unsettling way of wondering-- why don't I feel like myself right now? You still love Jesus. You're still showing up. Nothing is wrong, but something isn't right. You're not falling apart. And yet.... You feel tired. Maybe even a little hangry in your faith. Not far from God, just not quite yourself. In this episode of Wildly Hopeful Brandy sits down to chat with amy Seiffert tp talk about that exact tension, the one so many women feel but don't always have words for. If you have you ever caught yourself thinking..... I just need to remind myself who I am, this episode is for you Because maybe, you've forgotten who you are. To connect with Amy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyseiffert [https://www.instagram.com/amyseiffert] Her books: Starved,Grace Looks Amazing on You, and Your Name is Daughter can be purchased on her website. To connect further with Brandy: To enquire about podcast collaborations and speaking engagements: hello@brandyadawson.com [hello@brandyadawson.com] Website: https://www.brandyadawson.com [https://www.brandyadawson.com] Instagram:@brandyadawson [Instagram:@brandyadawson] Substack:Musings of Grace [https://substack.com/@brandydawson25?utm_source=user-menu]