I’m sure you have heard the saying, “Actions speak louder than words”. Well, today I want to chat more about that with you. I want you to reflect on your own behaviors and the authenticity of your intentions in your relationships. I encourage you to take small, genuine steps towards change rather than just talking about it. Be honest with yourself: Are there areas in your life where you're vocal about what you want to change but haven't taken the first step? It could be a habit you want to break, a skill you wish to learn, or a relationship that needs mending. Recognizing these areas are crucial because acknowledgment is the first step towards action. I hope today’s episode helps you. I’d love to hear about it!Thank you for listening! I’d love to hear what you thought about today’s episode: @marandakirk or email me at [email protected]
Feb 1, 2024
23 min
Welcome back to another episode of Relationships Unraveled! Today, I am talking more about the concept of “trying” in personal development, with a strong emphasis on faith in God in achieving this transformation from “trying” to “thriving”. I hope that you will tune in and that this episode sets the tone for the new year. No matter your background, I hope that we can all come together and explore relationships with God, ourselves, and others. My goal is to inspire growth!Thank you for listening! I’d love to hear what you thought about today’s episode: @marandakirk
Jan 25, 2024
20 min
I have my friend Crystal Miller on to share more about hope and resilience in the face of tragedy. Crystal is a survivor of the Columbine High School shooting. She shares the emotional and psychological impacts of this traumatic event and shares more about hope and resilience through faith. She offers information on how to navigate these conversations with our children and the importance of placing our faith in Jesus during tragedy. Crystal’s testimony is impactful and I hope it helps you today! Thank you for listening! I’d love to hear what you thought about today’s episode: @marandakirk
Jan 18, 2024
1 hr 11 min
Last week I did an episode with a compilation of the best of 2023 with solo episodes. I don't want to forget about my amazing guests that I had last year though! I had so many amazing conversations and I was so grateful to each guest that came on and shared their expertise. It was hard to choose just a few for today's episode but I put together a compilation of 4 episodes to highlight some of the guests of 2023. Tune in to hear what episodes I chose and be sure to go back and take a listen to each one as well.Thank you for listening! I’d love to hear what you thought about today’s episode: @marandakirk
Jan 11, 2024
41 min
Welcome back to another episode of Relationships Unraveled and Happy New Year! I thought it would be neat to put together a compilation of the best of 2023 solo episodes. I’m sharing snippets of 3 past episodes today that were favorites! Tune in to hear what episodes I chose and be sure to go back and take a listen to each one as well.Thank you for listening! I’d love to hear what you thought about today’s episode: @marandakirk
Jan 4, 2024
28 min
Well, it’s the final episode of the year! I want to take this episode to reflect on my year. I want to express my gratitude to you all. This podcast has been an incredible journey and I am so thankful for all of your support throughout this year.This year has been filled with many highlights. I share about those highlights in today’s episode. Be sure to tune into last week’s episode if you haven’t already where I share how I personally do reflections and highlights for the year rather than resolutions. I hope you take some time to think about your reflections and highlights for the year. I would love to hear your personal highlights of the year over on Instagram: @marandakirkCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: Episode 44
Dec 28, 2023
21 min
It’s almost the New Year and that means that so many are focusing on New Year's resolutions. I want to suggest a different way to look at New Year's resolutions in today’s episode. I am sharing my own struggles with resolutions and the things that often prevent us from achieving these goals. I want you to shift you perspective and focus on self-discovery and understanding rather than setting specific goals. It’s important to use this time to self-reflect, take responsibility for our actions, and step out of our comfort zones. I suggest that you look for God’s presence first and foremost and the blessings that we have in our lives. God’s highlight reel of your year looks a lot different than what a typical highlight reel of the year may look like and I encourage you to find that in this year!Thank you for listening! I’d love to hear what you thought about today’s episode: @marandakirkCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: Episode 43
Dec 21, 2023
25 min
There is something simple that you can give this holiday season — the gift of curiosity. Genuine curiosity and asking open-ended questions shows care and concern when talking with others. I challenge you to not ask the newly married couple when they are going to have a baby, or the single family member if they are dating someone. I encourage you to ask meaningful questions and truly be curious about other’s lives. That is a true gift that you can give this holiday season. Thank you for listening! I’d love to hear what you thought about today’s episode: @marandakirkCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: Episode 42
Dec 14, 2023
16 min
On today’s episode of Relationships Unraveled, I am bringing you another episode on navigating the holidays. I am sharing a simple, yet effective tool for navigating social situations with family: keep moving. I want to help you prevent falling back into old, potentially negative roles. Identifying triggers, maintaining your normal routines, and staying engaged can avoid discomfort and help prevent this from happening. This can be used not only during the holidays but also in everyday gatherings and relationships. Tune in and let me know a takeaway from today’s episode over on Instagram: @marandakirkCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: Episode 41
Dec 7, 2023
12 min
I have another holiday series episode coming your way! Today, I am sharing more about being proactive versus reactive at family gatherings (or just in general!) I share the importance of taking responsibility for your own emotions and not expecting others to accommodate to you. Identifying our triggers and creating a plan to handle them is so important. I share a personal example on how I changed my reactive behavior to a proactive behavior as well. I hope this episode is helpful to you as you navigate the holidays!Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought on Instagram: @marandakirkCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: Episode 40
Nov 30, 2023
18 min