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Journal Gently: Helping Introverted Women Find Healing After Grief, Hurt, and Trauma

Kari Bartkus, Spiritual Director for Christian Women

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Journal Gently (formerly Let’s Encourage One Another) is a podcast designed to help introverted women find healing after experiencing grief, hurt, and trauma. This is a sacred space for us to meet together and draw close to God on the pages of our journals, especially when life is hard. It's all about taking small, gentle steps and inviting God to do His healing work in us. Let's journal gently. ------ Kari Bartkus is a spiritual director who walks with hurting Christian women, helping them ...
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"She Speaks To Inspire” is an empowering public speaking podcast for professional women with public speaking fear. Unlike other podcasts on public speaking, She Speaks To Inspire not only gives you tips to be a confident communicator under pressure but also… helps you regulate your nervous system for less anxiety, learn lifestyle practices to reduce burnout and overwhelm and reconnect with your feminine leadership presence for more authenticity and comfort in your skin. Learn more about Spea ...
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Whether your mind is full of criticism, perfectionism or comparisonitis, you are NOT being mindful or present. Communication is always a present moment experience and connection. In this episode I'll share with you... Learn how not being mindful affects your nervous system and increases anxiety Learn strategies to bring yourself into the present mo…
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In preparation for homeschool next year, I’ve been pre-reading some missionary biographies that we’ll be using for our history curriculum. And in the one on Amy Carmichael, it shared several times when she would spend the day in prayer, seeking the Lord on one question or another. For example, should she build a house for the Bible study she led wi…
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There are two parts of how non-verbal communication impacts trust in communication: Whether you are perceived as trustworthy by those you are speaking to and whether you trust yourself on the inside. We dive into both in this episode. You'll learn... How non-verbal communication can be distracting and decrease your credibility Why open body languag…
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When you are going through something like betrayal, depression, or deep grief, it can be hard to talk about what is going on inside of you. And I dare to say, there are times when talking doesn’t actually help the situation. I remember when I struggled with depression in college, and every time I talked about it, it just seemed to make things worse…
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Want to feel more confident as a speaker at work? Is it important to you to advance your career? If you're really committed to these goals, then you must take a look at if your day-to-day habits are supporting these goals. In this episode, I share... The most common way women sabotage their speaking confidence on a reguular basis Some simple, actio…
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Have an important presentation coming up? This episode is very practical in terms of how you can more effectively develop content that inspires and engages. I'll share with you... How to shift your presentations from information-downloads to motivational messages How to use structure to organize your big idea Why having thought-leadership will set …
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When you are struggling with depression or anxiety, it can often feel heavy. Overwhelming. Hopeless. The worries and fears you carry around can impact every aspect of your life. The sadness can overshadow every other thing around you. I know, because I’ve been there. Have you? And in addition to counseling or coaching or seeing a doctor, journaling…
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It's human to want to be good, but it's anxiety-provoking to want to be perfect. In this episode, I'll share with you... What the common thought patterns of perfectionism are (and how to overcome them) Why you want to be perfect-- it's not what you think! 3 Tips to reduce perfectionism and increase calm right away Links and Resources: For more insp…
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It wasn’t that long ago that I led my Journal Gently Mini Workshop, and during that time, I led women through three different journal prompts that focused on perspective. And here’s the kicker: I only offered five minutes for them to write about each one. But you know what? So many of them were surprised at how much they were able to cover in only …
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Do you work in a male-dominated environment? Does masculine energy dominate in your office? It's time for our world to appreciate and revere the unique qualities of the feminine and that starts with YOU having appreciation and reverence for your identity as a woman. In this episode, I share... What unique qualities women bring to the workplace and …
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Have you ever had someone offer some sort of support or help to you that you didn’t necessarily want, but you didn’t know how to say no without hurting their feelings? When you are hurting or struggling or need some extra help, you do get to have a say in the matter. You can choose which counselor you want to meet with. You can decide which friends…
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Have you ever wondered what it was like to experience a spiritual direction session? What happens? What do you talk about? While some coaches will air live coaching sessions, I can’t very well do that, for two different reasons. One, I don’t do live spiritual direction sessions, since I focus on written spiritual direction. And two, spiritual direc…
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Are you hoping to get the promotion or find a new job with more leadership opportunities? At a certain point in your career, women only advance to the next level if they have the necessary communication skills. In this episode, I'll share with you... Why public speaking skills are so important at a certain point in your career How to plan ahead for…
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A few weeks ago, I led the first Journal Gently Mini Workshop. During this time, I took one piece of the Journal Gently program and expanded it to an hour of teaching and writing exercises. We focused on perspective and the role it plays not just in our journaling but in our healing, as well. And today, I’m going to play a short section from the mi…
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Are you dreading the next time you have to lead the meeting? I got you! Today I'll share with you the most important element that most people miss when they lead a meeting. There is a shocking lack of leadership in most meetings, but you can change that. In this episode, you'll learn... The #1 most important part of any meeting (and how you can max…
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“Mom, I need a tank top!” “Okay, borrow one of mine.” “Mom, I’m out of body wash.” “You can use my soap until we get you some more.” “Mom, I can’t find my brush.” “Go ahead and use mine.” My daughter is now at the age where she is starting to share and borrow some of my things. And most of the time, it’s completely okay. But I will admit that there…
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You're a smart, successful, professional woman, right? Ok... well, I think you are! But, you have this habit of blanking-out and fumbling over your words when you're put on the spot to speak? I've got you. In this podcast episode, I'll share with you... How common it is to blank-out and fumble when you're nervous What it means about your nervous sy…
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It’s almost a If You Give a Mouse a Cookie type story. You know the one? If you give a mouse a cookie, he’s going to want a glass of milk. If you give him a glass of milk, he’ll probably ask you for a straw.” And so on. Well, if you vacuum while the dog’s sleeping, then you’re going to wake him up. If you wake him up, he’s going to need to go outsi…
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Nerves around public speaking are very common, yet if you've tried everything and still feel uncontrollably nervous and anxious when put on the spot to speak, then you might be experiencing a form of public speaking PTSD. In this episode, I'll share with you... A simple, yet powerful exercise to do to reduce nerves immediately An explanation of how…
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“I don’t want to face that again. It feels like too much.” Many of my clients have experienced tremendous grief or trauma in their lives, and as we seek God together through our writing back and forth, there is often a pressure they are feeling—whether from themselves or family members or friends—to use journaling to write about their deepest wound…
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Do you spend hours prepping your content into eloquent paragraphs only to be thrown off by an out-of-left-field question? If you are still feeling nervous or anxious during speaking moments despite content preparation, then this episode is perfect for you. In this episode, you'll learn... What's different between "acting" skills and speaking skills…
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When I say the word journal, the image that might very well pop into your mind is that of a woman sitting with a notebook at a quiet desk, writing for 20 or 30 minutes about her deepest thoughts and fears. Or maybe you think back to your teenage self, when you recorded the day’s events and poured out your heart on paper. Or your grandmother, keepin…
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Speaking can be nerve-wracking! It can be hard to know what will make a difference for your next presentation and how to get ahead in terms of your confidence as a speaker. In this episode, I break it all down for you so there's no more guessing games and you can be reliably confident every time you are put in the spotlight. We'll cover: A complete…
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Diligent. Rooted. Ask. Unhurried. Those are some of the words I’ve held through the past four years as a way to set an intention for the year, a focus or theme to keep me moving in a particular direction. Diligent and rooted were for those first years of business, doing what I needed to do to build a strong foundation and get things started right, …
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For the introverted women out there, you might have thought, "Well, I'm fine with one-on-one speaking moments, but as soon as there are more than 3 people I get SO nervous and I don't know why!". If you relate to this, then this episode will shed light on this phenomenon and support you share your voice with larger groups. You'll learn... How your …
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One of the things my clients often ask about is how to journal while they are on vacation, or if family is staying over, or even now, over the holiday season, when schedules and routines are different than the norm. And I think that is such a great question. Something that has really helped me—and them—is creating two different journaling routines.…
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If you've ever felt awkward in your body or told you were too flat with your voice when you speak, then you'd benefit from exploring the secret power of non-verbal communication. What's more important, WHAT you say? or, HOW you say it? This podcast episode dives into the answer and best practices around confident non-verbal communication. In this e…
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"Start noticing what you enjoy." That was my journal entry for September 10, 2023. And to be honest, it wasn't even handwritten in a journal. It was on the Notes app on my phone. I had been reading an article online by a mixed media/abstract artist, and her words gave me pause. What do I enjoy? Today's conversation is short and sweet, but it's also…
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How are you getting ready for the mystery of Christmas? That is a question I learned to hold when I served as a children’s ministries director. Our curriculum described Advent as the time to get ready for the mystery of Christmas, and Lent as the time to get ready for the mystery of Easter. A mystery, indeed. For why would God become flesh? Why wou…
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Are you gasping for air by the time you finish speaking? It's common to have trouble getting enough air when you are nervous and anxious and have to speak. If you're interested in how to overcome this and both feel relaxed and sound relaxed, this episode is for you. You'll learn... The basics of breathing anatomy and how to apply them to speaking T…
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There are times when people come to us and end up interrupting something we were already doing. Like when our kids need help filling up their water bottles. Or when a dear friend is having an especially tough day and just needs to be with someone. Or when a family member calls and needs to figure out how to handle a situation they’re in. How would …
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I have an announcement for you: I wrote a book. An actual book that you will be able to buy in paperback form that I plan to launch this book later this month, right as we’re going into the holiday season. Because holidays can be hard, and I know you. You want to find ways to serve and care for those who are struggling this holiday season. And this…
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If you get nervous and anxious about public speaking, perhaps you have tried preparing, scripting and rehearsing to hopefully manage your nerves. You might have seen some improvement in your nerves when you prepare, but then you end up sounding like a robot and are thrown off when something doesn't go as planned. What's the solution? What will fina…
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It is now November, and that simple change in month means that so many of us are starting to think about the holidays—planning and buying gifts and decorating. But for some of us, holidays also bring along a bit of sadness or stress. Holidays can be hard for numerous reasons. It could be that a loved one has passed during the year, and so it’s our …
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Can I confess something to you? I don’t always look forward to the holiday season. Perhaps it’s my previous years in ministry, planning ahead for the events and programs and using every last ounce of energy to pull it off, only to fall exhausted on the couch when all was said and done. Sometimes when you’re in ministry or volunteer roles, you get b…
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Do you write out word-for-word scripts or detailed outlines for your presentations and meetings? And, yet you still feel anxious and nervous when you speak? This episode unpacks this whole thing and clarifies what will help you finally unravel performance anxiety (it might be different than you think!). In this episode... Learn the hidden downside …
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“I want to journal; I just don’t know what to write about.” Is that you? Do you want to journal and reflect on life and maybe record some important experiences that you’ve had, but once you sit down, you have no idea what to say? Today, I’m going to share three easy ways to journal when you don’t know what to write about. This is great for those wh…
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I was reading a book a few weeks ago about a Christian woman who lost her husband to melanoma. While hard to read at times, it was also very enlightening and inspiring. But then I got to a part where she talked to her spiritual guide for encouragement and insight about what to do next. A spirit guide who used tarot cards and spoke to the lady’s hus…
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It's a common thing I hear from women, ""I don't like to be the center of attention."" If you relate to this sentiment then this episode is for you. Have you been avoiding speaking? Deferring and deflecting opportunities? Staying quiet waiting for a natural moment to interject (that never comes)? You'll learn... The most common coping strategies fo…
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We’re all familiar with symptoms that let us know we are not feeling well physically. A fever, cough, or runny nose sends us running for medicine to help us feel better. But I’ve noticed that we each have symptoms that tell us we’re not doing well on a more personal level. Today, I am going to help you identify those signs in your own life so you c…
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Have you ever tried to grow stronger by lifting weights? I’m not much of a weight-lifter myself, but I know the drill. Start with a low weight and slowly increase it, making it a bit heavier each time. With each successive uplevel, you build more muscle. Or what about running a marathon? Most of us don’t start out running an entire mile. We start w…
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Grief impacts all of us in different ways. And today, I want to share a special conversation I had with Natasha Smith. Natasha has a book that is releasing today called Can You Just Sit With Me? And, my friend, it is such a lovely book. She shares her grief story and then she writes about some of the things you’ll hear us talk about today: · Types …
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If you have English as your second language (or third...), then you have an added challenge when it comes to public speaking. However, there are ways to minimize the impact of language barriers and still find speaking confidence. In this episode, I'll share with you... The unique, yet common challenges ESL speakers have The counter-intuitive reason…
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I’m not sure where you live, but it seems like every location these days is experiencing some sort of disaster: wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, floods. It’s one thing to experience that on a personal level—let’s say your basement floods after a heavy rain. But it’s another thing to experience that as a community or entire region. I’ve l…
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Do you have all the experience and credentials but keep getting passed over for the promotion or job? It can be hard to know why this is happening, but I hope this episode helps you. In this episode, I'll share... How others perceive you that may be hurting your chances What you might be doing that's keeping you stuck where you are And, how to shif…
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Healing has layers. No, not in the physical sense, like you can pile one layer on top of the other. But we heal from different parts of grief at different times, and sometimes even revisit some areas we thought we had processed already. But instead of using the famous onion example of peeling back one layer at a time, I’m choosing to make it a litt…
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Today’s conversation is going to be a bit of a heart-to-heart. Because I’ve seen something in my own life that I’m guessing might be happening in yours. It’s something that is hurting a lot of my relationships. It’s hurting people that I love. And I certainly don’t intend for that to be happening. Yet all too often, I don’t do what it takes to chan…
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If you've been told you should be more assertive when you speak, but you don't know how to, here's your answer! Upspeak is when your intonation goes UP at the end of a sentence and makes you sound uncertain. It undermines your credibility even if you are the expert in the room. In this episode, I'll share with you... Exactly how to detect upspeak i…
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I don’t know about you, but I love me a good book. There’s just something about sitting down and getting lost in another world for a while—and often gleaning a lesson or two along the way. That’s why I’ve enjoyed recommended some books to you this year. And today is no different. I have a book—well, actually a series of books—that I really couldn’t…
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About six weeks ago, we adopted a puppy. We weren’t necessarily planning for it, and so when we brought the dog home, we had a lot of changes we needed to make. And I’ve had to learn to ask for help when I need it. I’ve had to learn to recognize when something isn’t working and then do something to fix it. And so I want to tell you: It’s okay to ha…
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