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On your average saint you'll be able to hear from your average member of the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. You'll hear our own personal insight, experiences, and views. We'll discuss General Conference talks new and old, BYU talks and devotionals. The views and opinions discussed on this podcast are our own and do not reflect the official doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We do not represent the Church but we hole heartedly sustain and follow our Pro ...
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Sol Rising

Amanda McKoy Flanagan & Ginny Olivas-Smith

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Sol Rising: All In on Love, Loss, and Connection is a bi-weekly podcast where you will hear candid, honest, vulnerable conversations sure to pull at your heart strings and enlighten your soul! Conversations revolve around our basic, fundamental, human instinct for connection. Ginny and Amanda explore how emotions—pain, fear, loss, and grief, as well as joy, excitement, happiness, and love—work to either create connection or to hinder it, personally in relationships, and collectively out in t ...
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How do you keep an open heart after heartbreak, grief, trauma, and other painful experiences knowing that more pain is on the way? How do we love others fully and completely and lay bare the most vulnerable parts of ourselves knowing that loss is inevitable? Ginny and Amanda divulge their own difficulty with this topic, especially Amanda, calling i…
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We all know about "good vibes." But what are they really? How do we access them? And why is it imperative to tune into these vibrations right now? Join Ginny and Amanda and their guest, Vicki Somoya, MFA, in an enlightening and informative conversation about what high frequency energy is, how to tap into it, and how to transmute your energy to alig…
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Fear. The tiny 4-letter word that runs your emotional show! Fear underpins all anxiety, resentment, and painful relationships that make your life difficult. Can we really rid ourselves of it? Is being completely "fearless" attainable? For most of us, this natural human instinct is here to stay (on some level), so how can we use it as a messenger, s…
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This week we discussed the talk The Other Prodigal by Jeffrey R. Holland with our friend Angela McMillan. We talked about the affliction of comparison and how it can block us from true happiness. We talk about how our Savior knows us individually and we are all equally important to Him.By Andrea and Marsha
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Have you suffered traumatic loss and are trying to make sense of how and why it happened? Are you seeking a spiritual and practical pathway to move forward? One filled with curiosity as well as grace. Join Amanda and Nina Rodriguez, founder and host of the Grief and Life Podcast, in a heartfelt, introspective conversation around the questions that …
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How do you know if you are being authentic? What does it feel like to show up as your true self in all situations regardless of the risk of being judged or losing a relationship? And have you explored your authenticity through the lens of your internal emotional response rather than how you present to the world? Amanda & Ginny take the authenticity…
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This week our friend Angel Pherigo joined us to discuss the talk by Russell M. Nelson called The Power of Spiritual Momentum. Angel tells of her of negative felling towards the church and how she is lead back to the gospel through Spirit . We talk how important it is to keep a spiritual momentum.By Andrea and Marsha
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How do you define self-care? Many of us know it goes beyond a girls night out or a spa day. Many of us also know self-care involves boundary setting, or not being a people-pleaser. But have you considered self-care in terms of the choices you make and how the ramifications of that choice affect you? Or the resentment you may hold against yourself f…
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What do you think of when you hear the word grief? The death of a loved one, a pet, a divorce? Grief manifests in so many ways other than death, such as moving, your children's stages of development, losing a friendship or a wish about how you want something to be. And have you considered why it's so hard to let go, even of the things we know are n…
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As we approach Holy Week we invited our friend Candice Angle on to discuss the the talk The Greatest Easter Story Ever Told by Gary E. Stevenson. This talk was such a great reminder to create special traditions and to give extra attention to this glorious week/day.By Andrea and Marsha
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Have you been in recovery, or working on emotional or spiritual growth for a while, and feel stuck? How do you navigate the inevitable highs and lows, the ebb and flow, of life in general? Do you think that just because you are not where you "should" be, that you are doing something wrong? Andrea Ashley is the host & producer of the top-rated podca…
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This week our friend, Josh Van Daren joins us to go over a talk that was given to BYU Idaho students. Called Things as They Really Are. We discussed how important it is to be good stewards of our body, mind and spirit. And to be mindful of the addictive power of online gaming and social media.By Andrea and Marsha
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed or intimidated by the idea of meditation? What aspects of it are challenging to you? Do you think meditation is only for those with a specific mindset or spiritual practice? Ginny and Amanda discuss the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of meditation, address common misconceptions which hold people back from me…
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This week our friend Stacey Wells joined us to discuss the talk God will do something unimaginable by Dieter F. Uchtdorf. We talk about the burdens of life's trials, even when you may feel buried by addiction and or pain, you can always find freedom in Jesus Christs Attonement.By Andrea and Marsha
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What does it mean to have a "spiritual personality?" Do you know yours? And where exactly are you on your spiritual journey? Melissa Ebken, host of the Pursuing Uncomfortable podcast, coach, and pastor (definitely not your typical pastor!) will help you define which of the 4 spiritual types you lean toward: sage, feeler, mystic, or advocate. Advanc…
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On this episode we were joined by Keisha Nelson to talk about Brad Wilcox BYU speech His Grace Is Sufficient. We talk about the plague of perfectionism and how we've all been victim to this mind set. But we've been given the beauty of Grace through the all encompassing power of Jesus Christ's Atonement.…
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What do you do when you reach a stumbling block on your road to success? Do you consider it the end, a sign of failure, or do you view it as a minor setback? Do you believe you will reach your goal without needing to see the final destination? Do you trust the process? Ginny and Amanda are so excited to bring you this special episode with guest Tok…
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Do you prefer to partner up with people while achieving a goal or to run solo? Do you create best with others or on your own? Join Amanda and her guests Danielle McCombs, a Co-Active Certified Professional coach & Kristy Olinger, a communication consultant, as well as co-hosts of The Opposite of Small Talk podcast—a show that focuses on connection,…
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Are you considering how your words and actions are received by others? Or are you saying things because, well, someone needs to say them. Do you feel like you need to have an opinion about everything? Ginny & Amanda discuss the Buddhist philosophy of communication which suggests we put all communication through this test: Is It True? Is It Kind? Is…
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This week we had the pleasure of discussing the talk Power to overcome the Adversary by Peter M. Johnson with our friend Michelle Gentry. We talked about how the Adversary does all he can to turn us away from our Savior and how there are key things we can do in our life to stay focused on the Him.By Andrea and Marsha
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Does music move you? Does it hit you in the right spot at exactly the right time? Do you believe that the universal connection of music holds the power to heal the collective, to bond us together regardless of race, gender, or political affiliation? Ginny and Amanda do! And so does their special guest Patrick Thrasher. Ginny and Amanda had the plea…
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On this Episode we were joined by Summer Wilda and Hannah Young. We had the opportunity to travel to Bismarck, North Dakota to he hear from the Bismarck stake Relief Society president Sister Dallie and from the second counselor of general Relief Society Sister Kristin M. Yee. In this episode we discussed our highlights of the meeting.…
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Are you unhappy in your marriage? Wondering where the butterflies went? Are you constantly feeling let down by your partner, convinced someone else will make you happy? Do you keep attracting the same kind of person who cannot meet your needs? Ginny and Amanda wrap up Season 1 by exposing the truth about falling in love--what it is and where it dis…
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Are you overwhelmed with sadness over the amount of people who are losing their lives and their homes due to senseless war? Are you even more angry and fearful about the state of the world today than you were yesterday? Do you feel powerless to alter the trajectory of humanity? Are you desperate for tools for collective healing? Ginny and Amanda pr…
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Do you feel responsible for other people’s happiness? Do you feel like you have to give an answer or react to a situation quickly? Are you behaving in ways that you know are not true to you, but you do it anyway to lessen anxiety? Do you feel pressure to keep the peace? Ginny and Amanda go all in on codependency, revealing their own experience with…
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Imposter Syndrome. Do you sense your calling but feel awkward moving into it? Does embodying your creativity and natural born gifts feel odd to you? Do you feel slightly removed from the work you are doing or downplay your achievements? Do you feel like an imposter, like you are pretending to be someone that you are not? Ginny and Amanda explain wh…
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Is some behavior too despicable to forgive? Are some atrocities completely off the table when it comes to forgiveness? Will you be okay on your death bed with outstanding resentment and damaged relationships? Ginny and Amanda play both sides of the fence by exploring the potential growth and the potential disservice found in both forgiving and not …
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Are you disillusioned by the media, big business, and our governments disregard for human life, and human connection? Are you disheartened by our societies obsession with consumerism and our wasteful mindset? Do you feel like you must have the latest gadget and be up to speed on the latest headline or you will be left behind? Get ready for a raw, h…
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Do you feel guilty for having a good life, for having success? Has someone either directly or indirectly tried to bring you down while you were in the process of evolving emotionally, mentally, or financially? Do you feel the need to keep yourself small in order to make someone else feel better about themselves? How do you respond when someone trie…
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What kind of expectations do you have of your friends, your family, of yourself? Should you have any expectations at all? And if so, what should they look like? Can having high expectations for yourself be a pathway to manifestation? Is the idea of having no expectations an easy way out? Ginny & Amanda talk all things expectations in this candid, t…
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How do you show up in difficult relationships? Do you? Or do you run from troubling relationships in the name of self-care or mental health? Can staying in challenging relationships through emotional boundary setting be the pathway to enlightenment? Ginny and Amanda discuss how difficult relationships provide an opportunity to increase your self-es…
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Do you have a hard time embracing and settling in when you reach a goal? Are you constantly in striving mode? Do you always need or want more instead of appreciating who you are and what you have, right now? Starting with some astrology talk (since it's Gemini season and we MUST appreciate Gemini season!), Amanda then launches into fear of failure …
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