Each year around half of Americans set a New Year's resolution. In contrast, less than 10% stick to it or remember the goal past February. However, I think most people…
If you’ve been following me for even a short time, you probably know that I am passionate about Intuitive Eating. It is my absolute delight to help my clients free…
“Thank you for your interest, but unfortunately your post was not chosen this time around.” Those words were tough to read, and even tougher to swallow. When I started writing…
Old Before My Time I thought I was old at thirty-nine. Through no fault of our own, my husband and I had suffered a devastating financial setback that left us…
What do you think of when I say the word balance? Do you picture the perfect system or a schedule that FINALLY makes motherhood feel balanced? What we experience in…
Being a peacemaker is a lot of work. I’ve been trying to keep the peace in one way or another, with one person or another, for years. And in today’s…
With my cup of coffee steaming, the notion was simple: it was the perfect morning to enjoy some creative writing. Free from any plans and distraction-free, I was excited to…
So often we focus on the problem we have at hand, we obsess over why it happened. We complain, we vent, we get it off our chest. I do this…
As she entered this world, she needed me to physically care for her every need. It was essential that she have me hold, change, feed, bathe, clothe, and nurture her. Then,…
I love the recognition that humans are never complacent creatures, that we embody different versions of ourselves during different times of our lives. This concept is as equally exciting as…
Worthiness. I am going to be honest with you. This word makes me uncomfortable. Like, to my core. I suffered years of emotional and verbal abuse in my childhood and…
I have a dirty little secret. Actually, for those who know me well, it’s no secret at all. I am a procrastinator. On the surface, I seem to be a…
June 30, 2002, I walked into a random church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Little did I know that a handsome man would hit on me there and later become my…
You’re listening to episode number 84. Overcoming Perfectionism & Finding the Confidence to Start your Own Business. In this episode I get to talk with Samantha Schultz. Samantha is the…
Lessons I've learned from my curly hair. Where do I begin? Curly hair. Love it or hate it, it’s mine. There’s no escaping it. Since the moment my hair began…
You’re listening to episode number 83. Heavy Deep and Real Funny: Encouraging the Discouraged Woman In this episode I get to talk with Amanda Archibald. Amanda is a multi-passionate, self-employed…
You’re listening to episode number 82. Never Give up on Yourself: The Journey of Learning your own Self Worth In this episode I get to talk with Marti Bruening. Marti…
The doctor glanced up at me after examining my daughter and gently explained, “We’re going to go ahead and make an appointment for her at the children’s hospital downtown.” Well,…
These last few months have been disorienting. To gather enough focus to put pen to paper and write down my thoughts has been daunting. The struggle to identify up from…
Remembering back to my childhood, I reflected on arriving at the base of my favorite tree. I was ten years old looking up and squinting into the Texas sunshine. I…
You’re listening to episode number 79! Understanding that our stories matter and nothing is ever wasted. Even the hard. In this episode I get to chat with Krystal Lorenzo. Krystal…
You’re listening to episode number 78! Healing the Whole Self. In this episode I get to chat with Dr. Jane Brewer. We talk about healing the whole self, what that…
I love helping people. It makes me feel purposeful and fulfilled. Every time I’ve taken an Enneagram test, I’m a 2. “The Helper.” I want to bring meals to you…
"Vulnerability is our most accurate measurement of courage."-Brene Brown Life is filled with so many amazing moments. There is so much to celebrate, so much to be grateful for, so…
You’re listening to episode number 77! Making an Empowerment Shift: No Longer the Victim. In this episode I get to chat with Heather Williams, Amy Norris, Stephanie Eddleman and Juliette…
You’re listening to episode number 75! Continually Growing: Even When it Hurts In this episode I get to chat with Natalia Rogeness. Natalia is a 31 year old Montana native.…
I. Need. Help. Three words that bring rise to a myriad of feelings, emotions and physical reactions. To ask for help is to be vulnerable. It’s scary. It’s risky. And…
My maternal grandmother lived in a small town in Iowa. She wore curlers in her hair at night and didn’t leave the house without lipstick. Just thinking about her lasagna…
How many of you cringed just reading the words "Let yourself go"? From a very early age we are exposed to external forms of control. Parents tell us when to…
I recently attended a personal development conference called Rise, created by Rachel Hollis (more info here). This excited me so much that I bought the tickets the day they released.…
I'm a big believer in finding our circle, squad, or tribe. Individuals who have similar ideas, beliefs, and values is important because they will encourage, support and cheer us on.…
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.Ram Dass Losing My Voice; Literally Last week, I lost my voice. And I mean that in the literal sense. I went…
We've been sold the lie of perfection. Perfection lies out there, somewhere, with someone else. However, life has never been about being perfect. It's always been about being and becoming. And one of the greatest tools we have on our journey of being and becoming is our personal reset button.
Our children are miracles. They make us proud, frustrate and challenge us and they teach us a lot about ourselves. However, they are not ours to keep. We don't own…
Hey There! Welcome to Episode #71, Redeeming Destiny! In this this episode I get to talk with Angela Bucher. Angela lives in the Pacific Northwest and is a wife and…
It’s the New Year and we all know what that means….New Years Resolutions. While I think the idea behind the practice of making goals for the New Year is good,…
There’s nothing quite like one’s first-ever blog post to serve up a big helping of vulnerability, is there? But really, the craving to be more vulnerable is largely what nudged…
I walked into my very first appointment with a therapist around the age of 12. I don’t remember if there was a particular instance that led my parents to make…
Rituals are an integral part of the holiday season. They are shaped by ancestry, faith, and culture, varying from person to person, family to family. A tree with ornaments collected…
Does the quest for perfection in the world and in your own heart constantly nag at you? Looking back to get ahead can become a key factor in living well…
If you know me, you know I really love a good, sappy Hallmark movie, especially a Christmas one. During the holiday season there's little I enjoy more than snuggling up…
Hey there! Welcome to episode number 67! Becoming Your Own Hero! In this episode your host, Sarah Monares talks about the concept of becoming your own hero and reads an…
"Life is a lively process of becoming"-Douglas MacArthur Do you remember what you wanted to be when you were a kid? Perhaps a teacher, a doctor, a ballerina or all…
Every December for the last five years or so, when my husband and I sat down to list our goals and intentions for the next year, I’ve included “make new…
Hey there! Welcome to episode number 66! Owning Your Whole Story In this episode I get to talk with Natacha Parris. Natacha is known as an expert in raising a…
My life is in a current state of unrest. I'm a wife, mom of three kids (two are 5 and under), an employee, and an entrepreneur. In my quiet time,…
Hey there! Welcome to episode number 65! Aligning Your Purpose In this episode I get to talk with Dayanna Valenciano-Luna. Dayanna is the creator of AWAKEN the Goddess Within, Biz…
"Forgive yourself for not knowing better at the time. Forgive yourself for giving away your power. Forgive yourself for past behaviors. Forgive yourself for the survival patterns and traits you…
The power of words in our life is something that is so underrated that we trip and fall over it! We don’t recognize this power and neither do we teach it…
Hey there! Welcome to episode number 64! Feeling, Healing, and leaning In In this episode I get to have a conversation with Amy Norris. Amy moved from the east coast…
Fall is in the air, which means it is football season! Whether or not you love the game of football like I do, there are some really great life lessons…
Understanding The Attitude of Never "Never, never, never give up." Was a speech that Winston Churchill gave at his boyhood school one October and was passed on to me as…
No matter what form it comes in, rejection carries side effects that can throw us off track. Rejection can take away precious moments with loved ones, distract us from doing…
Hey Girl! Welcome to episode number 62! Embrace Your Feminine Energy In this episode I get to talk with Dorit Palvonov. Dorit is a nutritionist, female desire expert, creator of…
"The time for action is now. It's never too late to do something."Antoine de Saint-Exupery I just recently celebrated my birthday, my 31st birthday to be exact. Birthdays are a…
July is hard, August brings healing. Trauma is a strange thing. Every year I think I’m over it, I think I’ve processed enough. Then September comes, and my mind is…
Today I turned 40 years old. I am now what is considered "mid-life," "middle aged," and "over the hill." All joking aside, It stops me in my tracks to think…
Cat people vs. dog people I am not...strike that. I WAS not a dog person. It's been said that there are two kinds of people in this world...dog people and…
This year my husband and I celebrated our 9 year wedding anniversary. That's 9 years of some hard work, let me tell ya. I'm not here to tell you about…
Hey girl! Welcome to episode number 59, Embracing Sadness and Finding Happiness! In this episode I get to chat with Ady Barney. Ady was born and raised in France. At…
We've all been there before. You've decided to change a habit or start working towards a goal. For the first two weeks or so, you're on fire! You keep with…
Take a minute to imagine your typical work week. At what point in the week do you generally begin to yearn for Friday at 5 pm? (And if you said…
"Something very beautiful happens to people when their world has fallen apart; a humility, a nobility, a higher intelligence emerges at just the point when our knees hit the floor."-Marianne…
Hey girl! Welcome to episode number 58, Take a Leap of Faith! In this episode I get to chat with Ashley Martinez. Ashley is a native Texan and Texas A&M…
...well...not entirely. But, if he was the only one I continued to learn from in balancing my budget, then I would have lost an opportunity to grow in my ability…
Your attempt may fail, but never fail to make an attempt.
How many personality tests have you taken lately? There are dozens that all put people into categories of colors, animals, numbers, letters, or languages. There are some good, and not-so-good…
I hear people say ALL the time that they are "broken." As a therapist, I would be a rich person if I had a dollar for every time I've heard…
It’s summer! Does that mean it’s time for lots of fun in the sun or time to find a million ways to entertain your kids who are bouncing off the…
Judgement Reveals I'm sorry for judging you! Recently I stumbled upon a similar title while scrolling through my social media feed. Immediately, without even reading the article, my mind summoned…
Some of you will laugh at me. Mostly those who are older and have already been where I'm heading. Others of you will completely relate in this moment right now.…
Every kid wants a hero. Someone who is bigger, stronger, and more powerful, who will defeat the bad guy, and inspire them to be more. Often it is quoted that…
I recently started a new phase in my life. A phase that, with all honesty, terrified the heck out of me. I made a decision that had been on my…
Words Are Powerful He was hurting! It all began years before. He was too young to connect the dots of what was happening. It was just life. He didn’t know any…
Grief is shifty and can be such a thief. Especially in moments where there are squeals of laughter peeling through the air as children chase each other. Or, shrieks of joy…
I have a vivd memory from my childhood of going to a birthday party with my parents for someone who was turning 40. There were black balloons and black signs…
Welcome to episode number 55- Finding Your Magic! In this episode I chat with Destiny DeHaven CEO and Owner of Your Magical Destiny. Destiny is a Pattern Breaker and…
We all have times of overwhelm, exhaustion, sickness, and just plain frustration. I'm here to remind you that you have a choice of how to handle those times. Many times…
April 2018 I was worried that 6 weeks of daily headaches meant I had a tumor or something major going on. I had put off calling the doctor for fear…
Hard times. Are they fun? Do we like them? No! Never! We normally don’t even want to talk about them! They make us cringe and tuck our tails and run!…
Recently I was reminded that in order to grow forward, we must embrace our past. It is a part of me that made me into the person I am today,…
I love March! Not only is it the start of spring when daffodils start popping out their bright yellow heads out of the ground, it's also MY birthday month...and a…
“Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life because you become what you believe.” - Oprah Winfrey Have you ever thought about what your vision for your life is?…
*Warning- This episode contains some strong language. There were some F-bombs dropped during the recording of this episode. Please be aware and listen with headphones or without children present. Welcome…
“Some people think that to be strong is to never feel pain. In reality, the strongest people are the ones who feel it, understand it, accept it and learn from…
TRUE OR FALSE? You can't accept yourself and desire personal growth at the same time. Go ahead and think on that for a second. I’ll wait.
If you’ve arrived here in this sacred space you are probably like me; a fellow change-maker, peace-creator and sprinkler of love on our planet. I answered a call from the…
*Disclaimer- Experiencing depression and anxiety are incredibly real and frustrating situations. If you find that you cannot pull yourself out of dark thoughts, you need to talk to someone immediately…
By the title of this article, you are probably interested in what is actually going on in my head. You might say “Julie, do you know how many days are…
Welcome to episode #43 “Pursuing What You Love”. In this episode I get to chat with Lenina Olivas. Lenina was born in Southern California. She received her MA in Political…
You are listing to episode #42, “When Thing Don’t Go as Planned”. In this episode I interview Carissa Coghlan. Carissa is the mother to three beautiful children, seven and younger. …
Welcome to episode #41! In this episode I get to chat with the wonderful Bethel Jiricek. Bethel was a former paralegal before discovering her true passion. Now a mother of…
This week on The We Podcast my guest is Dr. Laura Baltodano. Laura is a wife, mom, speaker, and advocate. She is a veterinarian, a ACE Certified Health & Wellness…
This week on The We Podcast my guest is Kim Adams. Kim is a Colorado transplant by way of Arizona, California, Florida, and originally Michigan. She is wife of three…
This week on The We Podcast I get to chat with Emilie Casseday. Emilie is a mountain girl born and raised in beautiful Colorado. With dreams of the big city,…
Welcome to the 21st episode of The We Podcast! In this episode I chat with you all about a huge realization I had in the last couple days. It was…
This week on the 20th episode of The We Podcast, I chat with the amazing Rose Shattell. Rose is a mom, wife, and a Denver based Yoga Teacher and Message…
This week on The We Podcast get to chat with Samantha Franzen. Samantha is a wife and mother to two little girls, and has been holding down the fort as…
Welcome to the 18th Episode of The We Podcast! In this episode I get to interview Heather Fry. Heather is the owner of Where Happiness Grows and author of Potential…
Welcome to episode #17 of The We Podcast! In this episode I chat with you about something that has been rolling around in my mind for the past few days.…
Welcome to Episode #16 of The We Podcast! This week I get to chat with Chelsea Matthews. Chelsea is a licensed financial professional who has a combined 16 years experience…
On this episode of The We Podcast I chat with Genavieve Rose (aka Gena // JEN-ah). Gena is a wife to her motorhead husband of 15 plus years and has…
This week on the we podcast I interview Miranda Rose. Miranda is a Musician/Singer/Songwriter, Mompreneur, Wife, and Co-host of The Journey of The Entrepreneur Podcast. She has a passion to…
On this episode of The We Podcast I interview Kari Little. Kari is a trainer, speaker, mentor, wife, & founder and CEO of Live Now LLC. Kari has 30+ years…
This week on The We Podcast I interview Glenda O’Neil, Glenda is an Accredited Counsellor and Family Therapist + Teacher, mumma of 3 wonderful miracles, wife to 1 amazing husband,…
This week on the we podcast I get to interview Jess Garay. Jess is a Soul Coach + Registered Nurse, mama of 2 and lover of nature. She helps female…
We are in the double digits! This week is episode #10 of The We Podcast! On this episode I talk about the legacy of women. With Mother’s day just yesterday,…
Welcome to The We Podcast! This week I get to interview Jess Lundstrom. We met a couple of months ago and hit if off immediately. Jess is an Introvert, mom,…
In episode #8 of The We Podcast I got the pleasure of interviewing Juliette Sakasegawa. Juliette is a Certified Life Coach, Speaker, Course Creator, Educator, and Mentor to Mom Entrepreneurs.…
On this episode of The We Podcast, I get to have a beautiful and raw conversation with Tanielle Childers. Tanielle is the lucky mom of two beautiful children, ages 13…
Welcome to episode #6 of The We Podcast. I’m very excited to be able to interview my dear friend, Brooke Cole! Brooke is a mom of 4, wife, designer, curator…
In this episode of The We Podcast I get to have an awesome conversation with Danielle Hughes. Danielle is a mom, wife, therapist, veteran, and my friend and colleague. We…
In episode #4 of The We Podcast, I get to have a candid conversation with Heather Williams. Heather one of my very closest friends, whom I’ve been able to journey…
On this episode of The We Podcast I interview Maryanna Brunkhorst. Maryanna is a writer, dancer, explorer, lifelong learner, woman, and veteran. She talks to us about her story and…
On this episode of The We Podcast I interview Trish Russell. Trish is a Combat Veteran, former Intelligence Officer, homeschooling mama of 3 littles, and Army wife. She has an…
Welcome to The We Podcast with Sarah Monares where we speak, we grow, we rise! This is the very first episode of the podcast. In this first episode I talk…
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