What if courage didn’t require a giant leap — but just one tiny brave step at a time?

In this empowering and deeply relatable episode, Kim Sorrelle sits down with Bernice McDonald, author of the Little Books of Courage series and creator of the Tiny Brave Steps methodology, to explore what it truly takes to move from “not enough” to “brave enough,” especially in midlife.

After walking on fire, leaving a 24-year marriage, and reclaiming her voice, Bernice discovered that courage isn’t something you wait for — it’s something you build. Through small, practical actions, she learned how to work with fear instead of fighting it, turning it into a guide rather than an obstacle.

Today, Bernice helps women create the life and love they want by breaking down courage into accessible, doable steps that anyone can take — no matter how daunting the situation feels.

Together, Kim and Bernice dive deep into: 🔥 Waking up your courage by redefining your relationship with fear 💗 Embracing who you truly are — the foundation of every relationship 🛑 Standing up for YOU and being unapologetically yourself 🎯 Designing your impact to create the love and life you long for

Bernice is the author of the Little Books of Courage series: 📘 Brave Enough To Be Myself (published) 📘 Brave Enough To Let Go (coming soon) —with eight more books on the way.

She’s also the creator of the Tiny Brave Steps Generator, an AI-powered tool designed to guide women through any challenge by offering three Tiny Brave Steps and a daily practice to move them toward their desired outcome — using the exact tools that helped Bernice transform her own life.

✨ Explore Bernice’s work and Tiny Brave Steps: 🌐 Tiny Brave Steps Generator: https://www.bernicemcdonald.com/tiny-brave-steps-generator 🎥 YouTube: @BerniceMcDonald 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernicemcdonald/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmcdonaldcoaching/

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that proves courage isn’t about being fearless — it’s about taking the next right step, no matter how small.

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How do we carry grief — and is there ever a “right” way to do it?

In this insightful and deeply human episode, Kim Sorrelle sits down with John DeDakis — award-winning mystery, suspense, and thriller novelist, former White House correspondent, and former editor on CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer — to explore grief, loss, and the quiet power of storytelling as a path to healing.

Across all six of his acclaimed novels, grief and loss are not just themes — they are undercurrents that mirror the human experience. Drawing from decades in journalism, storytelling, and personal reflection, John shares how writing can become a refuge, a reckoning, and a form of inner restoration.

Now a writing coach, manuscript editor, podcaster, and rank amateur jazz drummer, John brings a rare blend of structure, creativity, and emotional honesty to the conversation — reminding us that grief does not follow a straight line, and healing does not come with a universal rulebook.

Together, Kim and John dive deep into: 🖤 Why there is no single “right” way to grieve ✍️ How writing can unlock inner healing and self-understanding 🧠 Processing loss through story, reflection, and creative expression 📚 The emotional truths hidden within mystery and suspense fiction 🎙 Turning lived experience into meaningful narratives

This conversation gently challenges the idea that grief must be rushed, fixed, or hidden — and instead offers permission to feel, write, and heal in your own way. Whether through journaling, fiction, or reflection, writing becomes a powerful bridge between pain and purpose.

✨ Learn more about John DeDakis: 🌐 Website: www.johndedakis.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.dedakis 🎥 YouTube: @JohnDeDakis 📚 AuthorsDen: https://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?authorid=38787

🎧 Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about grief, creativity, and the healing power of words — and why your story matters, even in loss.

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What happens when purpose is revealed early — and life relentlessly tests whether you’ll live up to it?

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Kim Sorrelle sits down with Peter Gunn — U.S. Air Force veteran, poet, creator, and visionary storyteller — to explore truth, responsibility, awakening, and the role of art in shaping conscious humanity.

From a near-death experience at age seven, where Peter was told his work was not yet finished, to confronting childhood obesity, institutional disillusionment, and moral awakening, his journey has been one of discipline, depth, and deliberate self-mastery.

After 20 years of honorable service in the U.S. Air Force, Peter turned his focus to legacy - asking how stories shape identity, and who gets left out of the hero’s journey.

Motivated by fatherhood and a love for classical literature, he began writing The Amazons, re-imagining epic poetry to restore the feminine voice and inventing LLP (Linked-Lyrical-Poetry) to bridge timeless craftsmanship with modern expression.

Now expanding his creative mission into music, Peter is preparing to release his first album with The Angellics, a newly formed band with musicians from Germany - continuing his lifelong work of awakening, expression, and accountability through art.

Together, Kim and Peter dive deep into: 🔥 Near-death experiences and moral responsibility 📜 Restoring meaning, poetry, and myth in modern culture 🧠 Awakening from societal conditioning ⚔️ Discipline, accountability, and self-ownership 📖 Reclaiming forgotten truths through art and storytelling 🎶 Creativity as a tool for consciousness and legacy

This conversation is a bold reminder that you will be judged by your actions — and your baggage is yours to carry. Awakening isn’t about blaming the world; it’s about choosing integrity, courage, and contribution.

✨ Learn more about Peter Gunn: 📘 Website: www.petergunn.net

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that challenges comfort, restores depth, and calls you to live consciously — because your story isn’t finished yet.

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