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Stories, Inspirations and Moving Forward

Stories, Inspirations and Moving Forward

By Sarah Ayers

The world needs stories right now! They bring us together and help us grow. I am constantly looking for guests who are passionate about anything and bring their stories to you every Saturday morning.

My name is Sarah. I am an author, parenting mentor, podcast host and mommy to three kids and an incredible English bulldog.
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Episode 57: The Pain of Moving Forward

Episode 57: The Pain of Moving Forward

Moving forward doesn't always feel empowering..if you are like me right now it feels quite the opposite.
Jul 12, 202211:34
Episode 55: The Craft of Character Creation, Chatting with Author AG Flitcher

Episode 55: The Craft of Character Creation, Chatting with Author AG Flitcher

Andre is an author from Canada who writes under the name of AG Flitcher and has been writing as a published author for close to a decade. He is close to completing his fourth book and he shares with us in this episode the concept of creating a character cloud; a way of discovering who your character is as if you are meeting them rather than authoring them. I was so fascinated by our chat that I invited him to come again! He can he found on YouTube by following this link.
Jun 12, 202231:21
Episode 55: Lost Opportunities Due to Fear

Episode 55: Lost Opportunities Due to Fear

What holds you back from pursuing your ideas, interests and projects. Perhaps what you label as procrastination is truly fear. And, if you could go back, would you? No guests this week; join me as I share my thoughts on the topic of fear.
Jun 06, 202208:30
Episode 54: Kindness When You Need it the Most

Episode 54: Kindness When You Need it the Most

In this episode I share episode 12 of my upcoming book The Making of Mia, telling about the great kindness of one of the directors I worked for.
May 21, 202212:22
Episode 54: Mark Mears, The Purposeful Growth Revolution, Changing the World with Your Life's Work
May 15, 202226:42
The Story of Two Highschool Sweethearts, Episode 53 with Author Jeanne Gormick
May 05, 202241:23
Episode 52: Setting Your Hopes High

Episode 52: Setting Your Hopes High

Sometimes to the frustration of others, I have always set my hopes, dreams and goals very high. Let's talk about that!
May 01, 202221:52
Rough draft for episode 52

Rough draft for episode 52

Mark Mears is going to guest and share about his upcoming book.
Apr 26, 202210:22
Episode 51, Procrastinating, Playing and New Projects

Episode 51, Procrastinating, Playing and New Projects

My original plan was to delve into talking about procrastination, but then I took this episode in another direction and shared my favorite chapter in The Making of Mia!
Apr 23, 202212:29
Episode 50: Inside of the Scarcity Mentality

Episode 50: Inside of the Scarcity Mentality

Scarcity is so much larger than a fiscal matter, it truly is relational. In this episode I share chapter 41 of my book The Making of Mia.
Apr 15, 202216:46
Episode 48: Loving the Life You Live

Episode 48: Loving the Life You Live

It is so easy to just live your life as an empty or frantic routine. Let's talk about the idea of falling in love with your life!
Apr 12, 202206:55
Episode 47: A Positive Spin on Rejection

Episode 47: A Positive Spin on Rejection

Rejection can be debilitating and today we talk about Darryl Stinson s TedTalk about it and my experience in my book.
Apr 02, 202208:16
Episode 47: Giving Yourself Space

Episode 47: Giving Yourself Space

I read chapter 35 from my book The Making of Mia, and shared my practice of making space to think as well as a challenge I am facing.
Mar 26, 202208:35
Episode 46: Seeing Those Who are Suffering

Episode 46: Seeing Those Who are Suffering

So any people 's struggles are experienced in silence. In this episode I share chapter 30 of my book, but through the lens of Sarah Steven 's Ted Talk "Stripped: the Art of Being Seen."
Mar 11, 202211:52
Pushing Through the Odds to Create a New Beginning.

Pushing Through the Odds to Create a New Beginning.

In this episode I shared chapter 41 of my upcoming teaching memoir The Making of Mia. This chapter gives me the shivers every time I read it!
Mar 05, 202218:11
Another Perspective of the Rainbow with Rachael Poffenroth
Feb 19, 202240:00
The Story Behind My Book

The Story Behind My Book

I assumed that everyone already understood what my book was about. This episode I share the passion behind The Making of Mia!
Feb 07, 202216:38
The World Doesn't Need Perfect People

The World Doesn't Need Perfect People

In this episode I share a story of a daycare boy who is very dear to my heart. We were able to help each other so much because we each needed to be loved. He didn't need a perfect daycare teacher, he needed one who cared.
Jan 30, 202215:56
Reframing Your Story and Taking Time to Heal

Reframing Your Story and Taking Time to Heal

So! This whole week I have been recovering from testing positive for COVID-19 last Thursday. That is why I didn't schedule a guest and why it is just us chatting about you and my upcoming book! Thanks for listening and your continued support! You mean the world to me.
Jan 15, 202212:23
Bonus episodes 3: Lara Elijah's Mom, Understanding Junior High

Bonus episodes 3: Lara Elijah's Mom, Understanding Junior High

In this episode we learned about what happened as Lara's son moved from a small middle school to a large junior high. His behavior changed a lot, but it turned out that he needed his mom's attention all the same. I read this one before starting the day and I think that was a better way. Thanks for tuning in!!
Jan 05, 202222:06
Bonus Episode: David's Story, First Love

Bonus Episode: David's Story, First Love

My goal is to read from my favorite parenting book every day, Meg Meeker's Strong Mothers, Strong Sons. I wasn't able to read a full chapter today... But, I love what I did and know you will too!! This book is incredible!
Jan 04, 202214:58
Special Episode: Strong Mothers Strong Sons

Special Episode: Strong Mothers Strong Sons

I plan to read from Meg Meeker's book Strong Mothers Strong Sons every morning with commentary. Yes, a New Year's resolution! ;)
Jan 03, 202230:52
Life Happens, A Missed Appointment
Jan 01, 202210:29
Christmas Episode!! Finding Your Reason

Christmas Episode!! Finding Your Reason

What a blustery winter day for us in Northwest Washington! Our Christmas plans did not quite go as we expected, but we have gotten some wonderful time together as a family.
Dec 26, 202106:49
Episode 36: Looking in Through the Window

Episode 36: Looking in Through the Window

The theme of this episode is allowing yourself to grieve when things do not go as you anticipated. Grief doesn't only happen when a dear one dies, it is something that happens at times when we least expect. I opened by reading chapter eight of The Making of Mia and we talked about Nora Mclnery's TedTalk and book.
Dec 18, 202112:49
Conversation with Mohsin identifying your clients & designing multi tiered programs.
Dec 13, 202131:23
The Biggest Compliment

The Biggest Compliment

Chapter 41: When You Find Yourself in the Kitchen 42: Stepping off of the Bus 43: The Biggest Compliment 44: Active Listening is One of the Hardest Lessons
Dec 11, 202144:27
To This Day

To This Day

Chapters 38, 39 & 40
Dec 10, 202133:19
First Thing in the Morning, Three Chapters from The Making of Mia

First Thing in the Morning, Three Chapters from The Making of Mia

Chapter 35: First Thing in the Morning Chapter 36: Having the Last Word Chapter 37: What Do Memories Mean to You
Dec 10, 202118:31
Chapter 31: The Words that Saved Me

Chapter 31: The Words that Saved Me

In this episode I read four chapters because they are shorter than the earlier ones, but very much their own.
Dec 10, 202121:22
Chapter 30: Jessica, The Girl Who Did Not Have Enough

Chapter 30: Jessica, The Girl Who Did Not Have Enough

"Goodness is about character- integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people." Dennis Prager.
Dec 10, 202108:57
Chapter 29: Connor's Sister: Noticing Children Who Don't Cause Any Trouble

Chapter 29: Connor's Sister: Noticing Children Who Don't Cause Any Trouble

"Vision is the Art of Seeing What is Invisible to Other." Johnathan Swif
Dec 09, 202111:16
Chapter 28: Taking the Time to Fly So High with Charity

Chapter 28: Taking the Time to Fly So High with Charity

"My whole goal is to keep my spirit in tact. If that doesn't happen, none of this is worth it." Jewel.
Dec 09, 202108:30
Chapter 27: The Boy She Loved Very, Very Much

Chapter 27: The Boy She Loved Very, Very Much

This chapter tells the story of an infant foster child who I had the honor of carrying for for four months.
Dec 09, 202110:05
Chapter 26: Malachi, The Baby with Two Stories

Chapter 26: Malachi, The Baby with Two Stories

The child in this story is five children and the mother is multiple clients. The only "real" characters are myself and the physical therapist.
Dec 08, 202125:32
Chapter 25: Choosing Another Chapter

Chapter 25: Choosing Another Chapter

What an emotional chapter! I really did a lot of cleaning up knowing that my children will read this book.
Dec 07, 202120:28
Chapter 24: Where Broken Hearts Go

Chapter 24: Where Broken Hearts Go

What a long chapter! I think the points and stories within this chapter is really the central point of The Making of Mia!
Dec 06, 202123:34
Chapters 21, 22 and 23

Chapters 21, 22 and 23

Chapter 21: The Girl Who Decided Being Different Was Okay Chapter 22: Finding Your Safe Place Chapter 23: Adult Conversation
Dec 06, 202114:21
Chapter 19 & 20

Chapter 19 & 20

Chapter 19: Brooke, Showing Kindness to the Teacher Who Did Not Belong Chapter 20: The Girl Who Decided Being Different Was Okay
Dec 06, 202120:20
Chapters 16 and 17 of The Making of Mia

Chapters 16 and 17 of The Making of Mia

Both of these chapters need a lot of work. I am publishing this, though, so that you can be part of the process. These will be a lot different in the finished product that will be on store shelves.
Dec 05, 202113:34
Family Money Matters, Sarah and Nyree

Family Money Matters, Sarah and Nyree

One of the main lessons I have learned that just because plans don't always come to fruition as planned, they still can end up nicely.  My husband says just don't get too attached to what you plan and I quite agree.


I stayed in bed longer than I planned and missed my scheduled interview.  Thankfully my sweet co-host Nyree was able to join me to chat about our planned topic even though our guest was not able to join us.  Hopefully she will be able to guest another time.


On this episode we refer to a youtuber that I have followed for a while.  Her name is Jordan Page and the video we refer to can be found here.


Thanks for following us!!


Join us next Saturday.  Our planned guest talks about designing a coaching program.  But... I am not making any promises.  If he can't make it, we will talk amongst ourselves again!


And... I am planning on continuing to put out a daily reading of the rough draft of my upcoming book The Making of Mia! 

Dec 05, 202129:08
Chapter 13, 14 and 15 of my book!

Chapter 13, 14 and 15 of my book!

Thanks so much for your support as I have been in the writing process of my first book!! Every evening I am going to publish me reading from the rough draft.
Dec 04, 202120:52
Read my rough draft with me!

Read my rough draft with me!

The editing process has begun and I decided to include you!! This isn't the height of my reading performance skills because I am editing at the same time. But, I like being a part of behind the scenes and thought you might too!
Dec 03, 202101:42:27
Not Just A China Doll, Sara Fowler

Not Just A China Doll, Sara Fowler

Sara Fowler taught us today about the importance of self-care and identity in the midst of hard times. She works with women who have experienced or experiencing times of dissolution. She talks about how a china doll appears so beautifully put together and yet can shatter and be unrecognizable.
Nov 27, 202152:12
November 26, 2021

November 26, 2021

Nov 26, 202100:46
Thanksgiving Greeting from Sarah And Nyree

Thanksgiving Greeting from Sarah And Nyree

Happy Thanksgiving from both of us!!!


Though Australia (where Nyree lives) does not have the holiday Thanksgiving, it is still worth taking a moment to think about gratitude.


For me (Sarah) practicing gratitude is what has made everything possible.


We are excited to put out our Saturday morning episode.  It is called No Longer a China Doll with Sarah Fowler as our guest.  We are going to learn about developing self-care, but also hear an incredible story of healing and rising out of an impossible situation.

Nov 25, 202113:48
Slowly Building Up, Nyree Whittaker

Slowly Building Up, Nyree Whittaker

I think I may just have found my co-host!!

What a lovely visit with a gracious (my kids got a bit loud mid-way through our chat) guest.  I learned a lot and really enjoyed myself.

Nyree has her own podcast, which is called Stolen Our Hearts and can be found anywhere, but here is the direct link. Stolen Our Hearts (castos.com)

"The show for ferret lovers, new ferret parents and people who love all sorts of exotic pets and are interested in knowing more about pets and themselves."

Of course we talked about ferrets, but we also chatted about anxiety, her university experience, various environments that she has worked within in her career with children.

Today's show is entitled "Slowly Building Up" because Nyree described her success as allowing herself to grow little by little.  She shared her experience of the results of being under immense pressure to make instant growth before given the chance to even fully understand.  This is really important in a time of constant change. 


Nov 20, 202145:25
A Call from New York
Nov 14, 202101:02:03
This podcast is for you!

This podcast is for you!

I have had this podcast for a full year this month and put out less than ten episodes?  
The reason is simply because I have been far, far, far over thinking what it is going to be about, what I am going to say and dumbly asking myself if I am good enough to do it.  All the while, doing at least a hundred live facebook videos a day, ten mini-videos in all different platforms, writing a book and doing all kinds of online programs.

The realization: this podcast is for an about you.  You deserve a host who doesn't care about herself or how many people she is reaching.  It is all about you and that is why I am going to put out a podcast every single Saturday and simply talk and share about what is going on.  I will talk about my book, interview others and simply bring encouragement into a world that is spilling over with negativity and anger.

Nov 06, 202105:00
Orange on Thursday

Orange on Thursday

My guest today was the lovely Elena Lubenets.  We met way back in February and I knew I wanted to have her on my show, but was certainly lacking the confidence.  If you would like to schedule time with Elena, she has Calendly (the scheduling software I use) and she would love to chat about how she can serve you.

So what is it that Elena does? Well.... she is in what I think of as one of the most intimidating industries to me.  Her cause is educating and bringing women into the financial sector.  She is a life insurance broker which means she is not tied to one company, she is able to shop around for whichever products and plans best serve her clients.

September is life insurance awareness month and that is why she especially encourages you to reach out to her. Elena explained to me that life insurance is a very competitive industry and there are always more products at different rates becoming available and that is why it is important to regularly look at your plan.

A top question I had in my mind as I planned our interview was how to engage people in talking about something so hard (which is what I want to do in my coaching business SarahAyersCoaching.com) and enabling them to take action on something of such great importance.  I also asked what the most common misconception there is in life insurance.  

Without a moment's pause she said it is the idea that getting life insurance is hard and that they will not qualify due to weight, smoking, drug usage, terminal illness and so on.  With great confidence Elena told me that she can get high-quality life insurance for anyone and makes herself very available to serve.

There are two last questions I try to remember in each interview and that is a piece of life advice and their favorite song.

Today's advice: "Eat orange on Thursdays for joy."

Elena's favorite song: Happy!

"Thank-you" to Elena for your time! I absolutely love your energy and your kind spirit!! 

Sep 02, 202143:24