Life On Purpose Podcast with Amy Debrucque

Today my oldest daughter Blair and I discuss self-sabotage as it relates to young adults today. We discuss fear, insecurities and how sometimes the expectations of others and ourselves, can get in the way of what is best for us.

Welcome Friends! We are kicking off the New Year with mindset coach, Alicia Michelle. Alicia and I dive into the topic of self-sabotage. A familiar place where most of us have found ourselves at one time or another and sometimes can get stuck. As a Neurocoach, Alicia offers practical ways to tackle self-sabotage at it's core before it tackles us.

Amanda, founder of The Glory Days Co.,  talks about the day in the life of a special needs mom and how we can serve special needs families well. We also discuss her newest organizational tool and resources to set families up for success.

Bonnie and I discuss her story of belonging. Growing up as a Chinese American daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Bonnie Gray never felt like she belonged, never feeling truly seen, loved or beautiful. Then, at 39,Bonnie found her birth certificate in an old file cabinet and set out to find her childhood home and her father who abandoned her.

Entertaining isn't only for holidays! Abby Turner, author of A Tabletop Affair, and I talk about her new book and the transformation that can happen by welcoming fellowship, family, friendship, and faith around our living tables.

Christi Straub, author, speaker, and founder of the organization, Famous at Home, talks about her new book, What Do I Do With Worry, and when a child's "what-ifs" turn into worry and how to recognize the difference between fear, worry, and anxiety.

Rebecca and I talk about radical radiance, what that looks like in our daily lives, and how we can pass it on to others.

Dr. Perry Glanzer shifts the conversation of identity and what that means by focusing on the idea of identity excellence. We explore what it looks like to be identified with excellence in all areas of life. 

Holly Myers shares her passion with teenage girls ministry and what she is doing to change the lens in the ways they see themselves.

Tiffany talks about her journey through depression and how she learned as a young adult the importance of reframing they way she identifies herself as more than the burden she bears.

What would it look like to embrace the "in-process" moments in life? Today Rachael Wade and I discuss her ministry Olive Us and how those in process moments are the foundation to how we can pour out, encourage, and relate to others. In a world that can feel isolating and alone, Olive Us  brings us back together.

Caitlyn Crosby from The Giving Keys, shares the impact she's hoping to have with her new book, Every Word Matters.

Kimberly Milousis is a former CPA tax-specialist turned natural-health-entrepreneur and abundance coach. Her passion for educating people on natural health solutions has led to her to serve customers in 42 countries--helping them find effective solutions leading to powerful health breakthroughs. In her coaching work, she focuses on empowering people to create abundance in their mind, body, finances and spiritual life. Her 10-week Life More Abundantly course helps people achieve that very thing. 

JJ talks about the transformation that happened in her life after taking her daughters advice to stop chickening out and instead to start chickening in.

Pat and Tammy talk about a tragic accident involving their son Zach and how the term "ambiguous loss" has helped them both grieve and find joy with the son the once new and now have.

Sarah talks about the transformation that can happen when you find your own voice and value without conforming to others.

Jeannie and I talk about her new book and the importance of being intentional in the way we seek God so we don't miss out on everything He is and provides.

Mother and daughter duo Caroline and Melissa Dyer talk about what it looks like to live with undignified faith and accepting the invitation to rise up out of discouragement and into the bigger life you've always imagined.

The Lane's offer insight and invaluable wisdom on the mental health crisis in children today and what we can do as parents, caretakers, and individuals to help.

Allison shares the importance and impact of getting our thoughts and stories down on paper.

Natalie is a life and performance coach who helps teenager girls affirm their worth to let them know they are enough.

Holly talks about her escape from trafficking and how that inspired her to create her own sanctuary for other survivors.

Kristy shares with us the impact of verse mapping and how it can change the way you read the Bible.

I sit down with Gigi and Sersie and talk about sustaining good health for your mind, body and soul with the new Daniel Fast.

Andrea shares what led her to write Just Breathe, A Modern Day Exodus Journey To Revive Your Soul. She is on a mission to empower the women around her by reminding them of Gods promises and truths for their lives.

Hannah discusses her new book Fighting Forward and her global community that came from the power of handwritten letters.

Finishing up 2020 with gratitude and good wishes! Thank you!

Enzo shares his Christmas list and a few of his favorite things!

Jess shares important lessons she's learned after the loss of her dad and how she approaches the holidays now while she and her family continue to heal.

Author and speaker Heather Dixon talks about life with a terminal genetic disease and how she encourages other to live with hope and faith even when they don't like their story.

I am talking with food blogger Clair Palmer about making holidays your own. Clair talks about her early life being in foster care and how that fueled her passion for the holidays. Clair will also be sharing her infamous sweet potato pie recipe.

Today we are talking about gratitude and what Thanksgiving means to each of us. In this discussion with some of my closest friends we are also giving holiday ideas, and recipe shares.

Amy Westbrook Mills talks about her book Souled Out and her faith journey as a former paraplegic. She talks about both the physical and emotional paralysis she faced while encouraging others in and out of their wheelchair.

This week we are honoring Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, Cheryl Ano. Cheryl talks about her 20 year journey in the military as a wife and mother. She also extends empathy along with practical advice to active members and their families.

Karen and I discuss hospitality from her newest book, Reach Out, Gather In; 40 days to opening your heart and home.

Jamie shares the anxiety she experienced from a Tourettes diagnosis at age 12 and her journey to quiet the noise in her life today.

Laura and I discuss her new book Beyond The Noise. We talk about those moments where we question and doubt ourselves, our purpose, and if we and who we are really matter.

In today's conversation Abby talks about her new book, Shift. Shift explores the life-changing truth that when we adjust our lens to focus our eyes on God rather than on what we wish we were seeing in our lives, He reveals Himself to us.

Mary shares the importance recognizing and giving yourself permission to let go of unhealthy friendships and ones that have just run their course.

Fellow podcaster and writer, Rachael Adams and I discuss where to look when our insecurities are messing with our confidence and making us feel less than the person God created us to be.

Erin shares the insecurities she had faced with food for two decades and how intuitive eating has changed her life and approach with food.

Nicolle and I discuss the support that teachers are hoping to receive from parents this school year and the importance of learning to be comfortable, being uncomfortable.

Educational leader Becky Copp and I discuss the importance of looking for the positives in what seems to be a negative time in education as well as the making the choice to be flexible in the unknowns ahead.

Jen is the 7th grade assistant principal in the Rome School District. She and I discuss her position as a leader in both her professional and personal life and how important it is for parents to set their children up for success with leading by example instead of resistance in the upcoming school year.

President Porterfield and I discussion leading a college through a pandemic with faith, hope & love. She shares the importance of protecting her students and staff as well as encouragement and helpful steps moving ahead during this "burden of uncertainty."

Jen talks about identifying the need for perfection. How to uproot it from our heart and shift the focus on the perfection that God created uniquely in each of us.

Amber and I talk about the importance of encouraging not only others but also ourselves. Acknowledging the middle moments as small accomplishments toward our dreams and practical advice for perfectionists.

Nicole and I talk about how our circumstances don't define us but rather refine us and the importance of community. Foregoing the desire of the masses and instead God's impact from serving the one.

Alli and I discuss her new book Standing Strong.

Paula and I talk about her decision to walk away from a prominent career including co-hosting The View and co-anchoring Good Morning America Weekend to find the purpose God has for her.

Sasha and I talk about her brand Brave Enough and how empowering women with courage allows them to sit at the table without forfeiting who they are.

Amy talks about finding the extraordinary gift in ordinary love.

Ronne and I talk about her new book and mission to empower others in their journey to change the world, one simple step at a time.

Erin is a five-time cancer survivor and founder of Truth Becomes Her. We talk about her most important roles as a wife and mother and how learning to trust over fear was the key to her success.

New York Times best-selling author shares her new book on marriage, Keep Showing Up. We talk about the importance of learning your spouse's love language and offering the perspective in marriage that different isn't bad, just different. 

In this episode my husband and I are interviewed by our two daughters on how well we know each other after 24 years of marriage. 

Blythe and Helen share their new book Mended. We discuss how mother and daughter relationships can become strained and off course at times. However, they offer practical steps to begin mending the relationship and reminding us that it is never too late to restore the connection between mothers and daughters.

Danielle shares the added anxieties that come with being a new mom and nurse during this pandemic. She shares practical advise on staying healthy as well as the importance of setting boundaries and fasting with all types of media.

Alice and I discuss what it's like to re-start your family after 40 and the lessons she's learned from the years in between.

Amy shares her mission to show parents how to parent on purpose. We talk about the importance of having a plan of action and claiming the end goal which consists of the realization that we are not raising kids but rather raising adults.

Jayme and I wrap up April's topic of Faith by  offering impactful actions that can be done during this pandemic. First, asking ourselves what we can do to help and encourage those around us allows us to reset and refocus as well as dwell in gratitude instead of fear.

Sara and I discuss her new book, Now Waiting. Now waiting talks about how life in the middle can be hard, similar to the feelings we have all experienced at one time or another during this pandemic. Yet, Sarah reminds us that waiting is a vital part of our story and what we do with our time of waiting matters.

Jessica shares her new book, Break Bread Together. We discuss community, friendship, vulnerability, and transparency as it relates to the last supper.

Season discusses her mission of joy by living like the Gospel is good news!

This is our continued discussion where we talk about the effect this pandemic has had on our parents and children. We also talk about what we would like to takeaway from this experience, hoarding issues and how are children may view this time completely different from us.

This episode is a shared discussion of many different women from different places and positions yet a common perspective during this time of uncertainty. We talk about children, routines, homeschooling, fitness, parents, gratitude and our sanity. Enjoy.

Melissa shares her journey of becoming a best-selling rom-com author. How she combines motherhood, marriage, and writing while keeping her priorities in check and life in balance.

Amy shares the importance staying humble and kind to maintain longevity and success in a career you love.

Rachel shares how her anxiety from trying to balance motherhood while keeping herself refreshed and restored in God's word, led her to the creation of the national best-selling book, The Big and Little Coloring Devotional.

Jen shares her healthy living resources and how shifting our mindset from fear to truth can help keep anxiety at bay.

Jodi shares practical advice on getting your anxiety under control as well as the reminder that you're not alone!

Kimberly shares her mission of wellness to military spouses.

Finding a purpose through fitness within the topic of HEALTH.

Amy shares her story of anxiety relating to health and how learning to balance what she can control with the things she can't brought about the mental and physical health she craved.

Anxiety as a result from geographical CHANGE.

Life On Purpose  - The topic of CHANGE from grief

Life On Purpose topic CHANGE from divorce.

Life On Purpose - Tackling Fear and Anxiety one month at a time.

In this episode I share a story about my first step in overcoming anxiety and how it changed my life forever.