The Hidden Cost of Conflict (and What It's Really Telling You)

The Hidden Cost of Conflict (and What It's Really Telling You)

Conflict doesn't have to be the end of the story. In God's hands, it can be the beginning of something better. In this episode, Ryan Reichert and Lisa Sander sit down with Robyn McTague, a conflict resolution specialist, speaker, and founder of A Life of Choice, to explore what most people never address after divorce: the patterns that keep repeating, the communication habits that quietly destroy connection, and the deeply personal work it takes to build something new and lasting. Robyn brings both professional training in psychology and counseling and her own hard-won personal story. She opens up about growing up in a home with violence, alcoholism, and silence, and how those patterns followed her into her own marriage without her even seeing it. Her journey from survival to clarity, and from unresolved conflict to a life of genuine choice, is a testimony to what God can do when we're finally honest with ourselves. Tune in to Our Healer, Our Protector as we dive into "The Hidden Cost of Conflict (and What It's Really Telling You)" and be reminded that in Christ, old things pass away — and all things are made new. Subscribe to Our Healer, Our Protector Audio Podcast. Please leave us a 5-star Review: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JmK7GqPLphCkpHY40kUne [https://open.spotify.com/show/6JmK7GqPLphCkpHY40kUne] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-healer-our-protector/id1812547916 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-healer-our-protector/id1812547916] Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourhealerourprotector [https://www.instagram.com/ourhealerourprotector] Visit our website: https://ourhealerourprotector.com/ [https://ourhealerourprotector.com/] Robyn McTague is a conflict resolution specialist and speaker helping individuals, couples, and teams turn tension into connection. Blending psychology, counselling, and lived experience, she supports clients in breaking patterns of unresolved conflict and building healthier relationships. As founder of A Life of Choice, her work is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and the belief that conflict can lead to clarity and growth. Website: https://www.alifeofchoice.ca/ [https://www.alifeofchoice.ca/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robynmct/ [https://www.facebook.com/robynmct/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmctague/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmctague/] Ryan T. Reichert is a born-again Christian, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, and servant leader whose life is a testimony of redemption and purpose. With 23 years of military service, including four combat deployments, and a career in corporate leadership, Ryan brings deep into resilience and transformation. As a recovering alcoholic and addict, his journey is marked by brokenness healed through faith. He now dedicates his life to guiding others toward hope and new beginnings. Wherever God leads, Ryan follows with a heart committed to service and lasting impact. Website: https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/ [https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanreichert78/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanreichert78/] Books: Grab a copy of "God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Only-Knows-When-Devil-Comes/dp/B0F2QDG1R4 [https://www.amazon.com/Only-Knows-When-Devil-Comes/dp/B0F2QDG1R4] Grab a copy of "God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life" on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/god-only-knows-when-the-devil-comes-for-you-ryan-t-reichert/1147201405 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/god-only-knows-when-the-devil-comes-for-you-ryan-t-reichert/1147201405] Get a copy of The 5-Minute Morning Reset Download | Ryan Reichert [https://the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io/]: A Combat-Tested Daily Ritual to Clear Mental Chaos and Reclaim Your Strength. the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io [http://the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io] Lisa Sander is a Christian mother, author, speaker, and registered nurse with 24 years of service across the greater Twin Cities. As the founder of Our Healer LLC, she blends faith and compassion to walk alongside others in their healing journeys. Her work is rooted in the belief that brokenness can lead to purpose through Christ. Lisa uses her voice as a podcaster and natural leader to inspire transformation and hope. Her mission is clear: to help others become who God created them to be. Website: https://lisasander.com/ [https://lisasander.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sander-80359725a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sander-80359725a/] Produced by https://www.BroadcastYourAuthority.com [https://www.broadcastyourauthority.com] #ConflictResolution #DivorceRecovery #ChristianWellness

Embodied Intimacy: Cultivating Conscious Connecting through the Eyes of the Masculine & Feminine

What if the real reason intimacy fades isn't a lack of love — but a lack of being truly known? In this episode, Ryan Reichert and Lisa Sander sit down with Joanna Shakti, founder of Ecstatic Intimacy, for one of the most honest, eye-opening conversations about love, connection, and rebuilding after divorce. Joanna brings her rare blend of masculine and feminine dynamics, spiritual depth, and decades of real-world experience to help couples — and individuals — understand why they disconnect and how to come back together in a way that goes deeper than they've ever been before. Here's the truth most couples don't discover until it's too late: the masculine often gets to the heart through physical intimacy. The feminine often gets to physical intimacy through the heart. Understanding this one difference could change everything in your relationship. If you've been through divorce — or you're fighting to avoid it — this episode of Our Healer, Our Protector is for you. Subscribe to Our Healer, Our Protector Audio Podcast. Please leave us a 5-star Review: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JmK7GqPLphCkpHY40kUne [https://open.spotify.com/show/6JmK7GqPLphCkpHY40kUne] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-healer-our-protector/id1812547916 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-healer-our-protector/id1812547916] Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourhealerourprotector [https://www.instagram.com/ourhealerourprotector] Visit our website: https://ourhealerourprotector.com/ [https://ourhealerourprotector.com/] Joanna Shakti , founder of Ecstatic Intimacy®, is smart, soulful, and a bit spicy. No other person on the planet possesses the experience, expertise and ability to transform lives in quite the way Joanna does. She, artfully and professionally, mixes masculine-feminine dynamics, leadership, spiritual awakening, engineering, and even Tantra to lead singles & couples along the path of love so they may know the deepest of connections, pleasures, intimacies and joys available on this human journey. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannashakti/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannashakti/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joannashakti/ [https://www.facebook.com/joannashakti/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanna.shakti/ [https://www.instagram.com/joanna.shakti/] Ryan T. Reichert is a born-again Christian, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, and servant leader whose life is a testimony of redemption and purpose. With 23 years of military service, including four combat deployments, and a career in corporate leadership, Ryan brings deep into resilience and transformation. As a recovering alcoholic and addict, his journey is marked by brokenness healed through faith. He now dedicates his life to guiding others toward hope and new beginnings. Wherever God leads, Ryan follows with a heart committed to service and lasting impact. Website: https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/ [https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanreichert78/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanreichert78/] Books: Grab a copy of "God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Only-Knows-When-Devil-Comes/dp/B0F2QDG1R4 [https://www.amazon.com/Only-Knows-When-Devil-Comes/dp/B0F2QDG1R4] Grab a copy of "God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life" on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/god-only-knows-when-the-devil-comes-for-you-ryan-t-reichert/1147201405 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/god-only-knows-when-the-devil-comes-for-you-ryan-t-reichert/1147201405] Get a copy of The 5-Minute Morning Reset Download | Ryan Reichert [https://the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io/]: A Combat-Tested Daily Ritual to Clear Mental Chaos and Reclaim Your Strength. the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io [http://the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io] Lisa Sander is a Christian mother, author, speaker, and registered nurse with 24 years of service across the greater Twin Cities. As the founder of Our Healer LLC, she blends faith and compassion to walk alongside others in their healing journeys. Her work is rooted in the belief that brokenness can lead to purpose through Christ. Lisa uses her voice as a podcaster and natural leader to inspire transformation and hope. Her mission is clear: to help others become who God created them to be. Website: https://lisasander.com/ [https://lisasander.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sander-80359725a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sander-80359725a/] Produced by https://www.BroadcastYourAuthority.com [https://www.broadcastyourauthority.com] #SacredLove #IntimacyAfterDivorce #ChristianWellness

The Bridge to Kindness — A Truly Fulfilling Life with Ron Smith

God invented time. Man invented the watch. And sometimes it takes nine years — and a Kairos moment — for His plan to fully reveal itself. In this episode, Ryan Reichert and Lisa Sander welcome Ron Smith, founder of the Bridge to Kindness and co-director of Neighborhood Bridges — a volunteer-powered movement that has impacted over 634,000 people across 68 communities in four states over nine years. Ron shares the God-ordained story behind his mission: how a single phone call at a fire scene became the spark for a five-step community kindness model that connects nonprofits, businesses, and everyday people through their spiritual gifts. From his parents' quiet acts of generosity to a comedian's nine-year prayer finally answered, this episode is a powerful reminder that our gifts are not just for us — they are someone else's miracle. Tune in to Our Healer, Our Protector, and be inspired to look at your own Kairos moments — and how He is calling you to use them. Subscribe to Our Healer, Our Protector Audio Podcast. Please leave us a 5-star Review: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JmK7GqPLphCkpHY40kUne [https://open.spotify.com/show/6JmK7GqPLphCkpHY40kUne] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-healer-our-protector/id1812547916 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-healer-our-protector/id1812547916] Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourhealerourprotector [https://www.instagram.com/ourhealerourprotector] Visit our website: https://ourhealerourprotector.com/ [https://ourhealerourprotector.com/] Ron Smith is a nationally recognized speaker on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with over 25 years of leadership experience. He delivers his signature message, "The Bridge to Kindness," through keynotes, workshops, and corporate trainings, helping organizations strengthen culture, improve retention, and create meaningful community impact. Known for his engaging and interactive style, Ron equips individuals and teams with practical strategies—including his 5-step methodology—to build more connected, purpose-driven communities. His new book, Kairos Gratitude, challenges readers to identify God-timed moments in their lives and use them to bless others. Website: https://www.thebridgetokindness.com [https://www.thebridgetokindness.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-s-7201479/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-s-7201479/] Get a copy of Ron's book, Kairos Gratitude, at thebridgetokindness.com [http://thebridgetokindness.com]. Mention you heard about Ron on Ryan and Lisa's show—just cover the shipping, and the book is yours at no cost. Ryan T. Reichert is a born-again Christian, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, and servant leader whose life is a testimony of redemption and purpose. With 23 years of military service, including four combat deployments, and a career in corporate leadership, Ryan brings deep into resilience and transformation. As a recovering alcoholic and addict, his journey is marked by brokenness healed through faith. He now dedicates his life to guiding others toward hope and new beginnings. Wherever God leads, Ryan follows with a heart committed to service and lasting impact. Website: https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/ [https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanreichert78/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanreichert78/] Books: Grab a copy of "God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Only-Knows-When-Devil-Comes/dp/B0F2QDG1R4 [https://www.amazon.com/Only-Knows-When-Devil-Comes/dp/B0F2QDG1R4] Grab a copy of "God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life" on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/god-only-knows-when-the-devil-comes-for-you-ryan-t-reichert/1147201405 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/god-only-knows-when-the-devil-comes-for-you-ryan-t-reichert/1147201405] Get a copy of The 5-Minute Morning Reset Download | Ryan Reichert [https://the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io/]: A Combat-Tested Daily Ritual to Clear Mental Chaos and Reclaim Your Strength. the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io [http://the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io] Lisa Sander is a Christian mother, author, speaker, and registered nurse with 24 years of service across the greater Twin Cities. As the founder of Our Healer LLC, she blends faith and compassion to walk alongside others in their healing journeys. Her work is rooted in the belief that brokenness can lead to purpose through Christ. Lisa uses her voice as a podcaster and natural leader to inspire transformation and hope. Her mission is clear: to help others become who God created them to be. Website: https://lisasander.com/ [https://lisasander.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sander-80359725a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sander-80359725a/] Produced by https://www.BroadcastYourAuthority.com [https://www.broadcastyourauthority.com] #BridgeToKindness #ChristianService #KairosGratitude

Finding Yourself After Divorce with Willa Kammerer

What if the decision that felt like losing everything was actually the moment your real life began? In this episode, Ryan Reichert and Lisa Sander sit down with Willa Kammerer, founder of Firestarter, entrepreneur, and host of the Firestarter Podcast, for a deeply personal conversation about divorce, identity, and rebuilding a life that is fully aligned with who you truly are. Willa shares what it felt like to choose an unknown path, how her son gave her the strength to finally leave, and how she came out the other side more herself than she had ever been. This is for anyone who has ever felt futureless in the middle of a hard season and needed to be reminded that there is life, purpose, and joy on the other side. Tune in to Our Healer, Our Protector, and be reminded that God does not bring you this far to leave you there. Subscribe to Our Healer, Our Protector Audio Podcast. Please leave us a 5-star Review: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JmK7GqPLphCkpHY40kUne [https://open.spotify.com/show/6JmK7GqPLphCkpHY40kUne] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-healer-our-protector/id1812547916 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-healer-our-protector/id1812547916] Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourhealerourprotector [https://www.instagram.com/ourhealerourprotector] Visit our website: https://ourhealerourprotector.com/ [https://ourhealerourprotector.com/] Willa Kammerer believes in the power of brand and business to transform lives—because she lived it. As a lifelong entrepreneur and storyteller, she has built brands for Ivy League institutions and visionary entrepreneurs, and used the same strategy to rebuild her own life after divorce—with a newborn on her hip and a business as her lifeline. Whether she's leading her agency, Firestarter Interactive, partnering with clients inside Firestarter Brand Accelerator, or writing her first book—her mission is the same: to help bold, brilliant people step into their next level with clarity, strategy, and a brand that opens doors. Connect with Willa Kammerer. Website: https://willakammerer.com/ [https://willakammerer.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willakammerer/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/willakammerer/?hl=en] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willakammerer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/willakammerer/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WillaKammerer [https://www.youtube.com/c/WillaKammerer] Ryan T. Reichert is a born-again Christian, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, and servant leader whose life is a testimony of redemption and purpose. With 23 years of military service, including four combat deployments, and a career in corporate leadership, Ryan brings deep into resilience and transformation. As a recovering alcoholic and addict, his journey is marked by brokenness healed through faith. He now dedicates his life to guiding others toward hope and new beginnings. Wherever God leads, Ryan follows with a heart committed to service and lasting impact. Website: https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/ [https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanreichert78/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanreichert78/] Books: Grab a copy of "God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Only-Knows-When-Devil-Comes/dp/B0F2QDG1R4 [https://www.amazon.com/Only-Knows-When-Devil-Comes/dp/B0F2QDG1R4] Grab a copy of "God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life" on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/god-only-knows-when-the-devil-comes-for-you-ryan-t-reichert/1147201405 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/god-only-knows-when-the-devil-comes-for-you-ryan-t-reichert/1147201405] Get a copy of The 5-Minute Morning Reset Download | Ryan Reichert [https://the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io/]: A Combat-Tested Daily Ritual to Clear Mental Chaos and Reclaim Your Strength. the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io [http://the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io] Lisa Sander is a Christian mother, author, speaker, and registered nurse with 24 years of service across the greater Twin Cities. As the founder of Our Healer LLC, she blends faith and compassion to walk alongside others in their healing journeys. Her work is rooted in the belief that brokenness can lead to purpose through Christ. Lisa uses her voice as a podcaster and natural leader to inspire transformation and hope. Her mission is clear: to help others become who God created them to be. Website: https://lisasander.com/ [https://lisasander.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sander-80359725a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sander-80359725a/] Produced by https://www.BroadcastYourAuthority.com [https://www.broadcastyourauthority.com] #FindingYourselfAfterDivorce #AlignedLife #ChristianWellness

Midlife Is Not a Crisis. It Is Your Calling.

Are you exhausted, stuck, and quietly asking yourself if this is really it? In this episode, Ryan Reichert and Lisa Sander dive into a deeply personal conversation about midlife transformation. They share what they see in the people she works with every day, what being stuck actually looks like, and the simple but powerful steps that help women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s stop repeating the same cycles and finally start living on purpose. This is not about a midlife crisis. It is about a midlife change. And it starts with one decision. Tune in to Our Healer, Our Protector, and find out how to take your next step with faith, confidence, and a bucket list that is actually meant for you. Subscribe to Our Healer, Our Protector Audio Podcast. Please leave us a 5-star Review: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JmK7GqPLphCkpHY40kUne [https://open.spotify.com/show/6JmK7GqPLphCkpHY40kUne] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-healer-our-protector/id1812547916 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-healer-our-protector/id1812547916] Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourhealerourprotector [https://www.instagram.com/ourhealerourprotector] Visit our website: https://ourhealerourprotector.com/ [https://ourhealerourprotector.com/] Ryan T. Reichert is a born-again Christian, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, and servant leader whose life is a testimony of redemption and purpose. With 23 years of military service, including four combat deployments, and a career in corporate leadership, Ryan brings deep into resilience and transformation. As a recovering alcoholic and addict, his journey is marked by brokenness healed through faith. He now dedicates his life to guiding others toward hope and new beginnings. Wherever God leads, Ryan follows with a heart committed to service and lasting impact. Website: https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/ [https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanreichert78/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanreichert78/] Books: Grab a copy of "God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Only-Knows-When-Devil-Comes/dp/B0F2QDG1R4 [https://www.amazon.com/Only-Knows-When-Devil-Comes/dp/B0F2QDG1R4] Grab a copy of "God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life" on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/god-only-knows-when-the-devil-comes-for-you-ryan-t-reichert/1147201405 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/god-only-knows-when-the-devil-comes-for-you-ryan-t-reichert/1147201405] Get a copy of The 5-Minute Morning Reset Download | Ryan Reichert [https://the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io/]: A Combat-Tested Daily Ritual to Clear Mental Chaos and Reclaim Your Strength. the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io [http://the-war-of-purpose.webflow.io] Lisa Sander is a Christian mother, author, speaker, and registered nurse with 24 years of service across the greater Twin Cities. As the founder of Our Healer LLC, she blends faith and compassion to walk alongside others in their healing journeys. Her work is rooted in the belief that brokenness can lead to purpose through Christ. Lisa uses her voice as a podcaster and natural leader to inspire transformation and hope. Her mission is clear: to help others become who God created them to be. Website: https://lisasander.com/ [https://lisasander.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sander-80359725a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sander-80359725a/] Produced by https://www.BroadcastYourAuthority.com [https://www.broadcastyourauthority.com] #MidlifeChange #ChristianWellness #FindYourPurpose