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Stepping In with Kara
by Kara Stoltenberg
Join me as I step in to beautiful conversations with women and men from many walks of life who are willing to share their stories. These chats will change your perspectives, challenge your judgements, cultivate more compassion and straight up offer you a toolbox of real time offerings if you find yourself in the thick of life. If you are intrigued to find true peace in your present moment, live from love no matter where you are and cultivate deep acceptance for yourself and the life you are living, you have landed in a gold mine. I want to hold space for your stories. I am so glad you're here.
Episodes
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The Sacred Pause and Journeying Through Seasons
In this reflective solo episode, Kara returns to the podcast after an intentional pause to reconnect and share the season that led her to step back. She reflects on the transition from a long chapter of healing following her 2018 accident, describing how moving through this time has felt much…
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Stepping In to Navigate Schizophrenia: A Mother's Journey with Amy Salzman
In this episode, Kara features Amy Salzman, a registered nurse and mother from the Nebraska Sandhills, who bravely shares her daughter Molly's journey with schizophrenia, a diagnosis that dramatically altered their lives when Molly was just 20. This conversation peels back the layers of mental...
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Stepping In to Embrace Rest: Finding Stillness and Balance in a World That Pushes for Productivity (Solo Episode)
In this introspective solo episode, Kara invites you to explore the profound power of rest and stillness in a world that often demands constant pushing and productivity. She delves into her personal journey of recognizing the hidden magic in pausing, recharging, and listening to the subtle cues…
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Stepping In to Reclaim Aliveness and Trust the Unfolding of Your Life (Solo Episode)
In this heartfelt solo episode, Kara invites listeners on a deeply personal journey from simply "being okay" to fully reclaiming a vibrant sense of aliveness, no matter life's twists and turns. After navigating profound shifts and working diligently to find a place of peace, Kara explores what it...
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Stepping In to Embrace Body Freedom and Heal from Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphia with Rachel Gossett
In this episode, Kara steps in with Rachel Gossett, a breathwork facilitator and reiki master, to explore her story of healing from a 33-year journey with an eating disorder and body dysmorphia. Given the instability in her home, as a young girl Rachel longed for love and acceptance. In 7th grade...
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Stepping into Hope: From Brokenness to Self-Acceptance with Dr. Karen Hyden
In this episode, Kara welcomes Dr. Karen Hyden, a board-certified nurse practitioner, Christian counselor, and integrative wellness coach, to discuss the power of exploring her story for healing. Karen has just released her memoir, Back to Hope. From finding her way though eating disorder, body...
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Stepping In to Find Strength and Balance in Love and Loss with Jessica Fein
In this deeply moving episode, Kara sits down with Jessica Fein, author of the book Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams and Broken Genes to explore the profound depths of love and loss she has experienced. Jessica shares her journey of building a family through adoption, experiencing the...
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Stepping In to Sobriety: Finding Life After Depression, Alcoholism and a Near-Death Experience with Tim Moylan
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Kara reconnects with her childhood friend, Tim Moylan, to share his incredible story of overcoming alcoholism and finding a new lease on life. Tim opens up about his struggles with addiction, his near-death experience, and the long, challenging, but...
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Stepping Into the Silence: A Conversation about Sibling Loss with Annie Sklaver Orenstein
In this deeply moving episode, Kara welcomes Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always a Sibling: A Guide for Grieving and Honoring Your Sibling, to discuss her experience of sibling loss and grief. Fifteen years after the tragic death of her brother Ben, who was killed by a suicide bomber in...
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Stepping In to True Fulfillment: Honoring Your Needs and Desires with Ryan Spence
In this insightful episode, Kara connects with life coach and business consultant Ryan Spence to explore the journey of finding true fulfillment in all areas of life. Ryan shares his personal quest for deeper meaning and satisfaction, from navigating a challenging childhood to achieving external...
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Stepping In to Her True Self after Alcohol Addiction: Life Redefined with Kate Riffel
In this raw and honest episode, Kara sits down with ordained minister, Kate Riffel, to explore her deeply personal journey from a seemingly perfect life to the depths of alcohol addiction, and ultimately, to a place of deep self-discovery. Kate opens up about the years of people-pleasing and...
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Stepping In to Authentic Storytelling: Navigating Loss, Trauma, and Hope with Jason and Rhonda Halbert
In this episode, Kara sits down with Jason and Rhonda Halbert, the husband-and-wife team behind the novel Caretaker and a new hybrid publishing company. After reading Caretaker, Kara knew she had to talk with them about their deeply personal journey. This isn't just a story about writing a book;...
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Stepping In to The Healing Power of Vulnerability: Reflections on Sharing Her Story
In this deeply personal episode, Kara explores the transformative power of vulnerability and how sharing our most difficult life experiences can lead to profound healing. Expressing her journey of healing from childhood trauma and a near-death experience in the first four episodes of this season,...
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Stepping In to Service Through Volunteer Work on Mercy Ships with Shelby Colette
In this episode, Kara is stepping in with ICU nurse, Shelby Colette as she takes us with her to reflect on her adventures aboard the “Mercy Ship.” She has served as a volunteer twice on the ship, giving surgical care to people who would not otherwise receive it. Shelby shares that her journey…
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Stepping In to Review His Life and Legacy Through Writing a Memoir with Colby Coash
In this episode, Kara is joined by Colby Coash, a childhood friend and author of the newly released book, Running Naked: Surviving the legacy of family in rural Nebraska. After reading his book, set primarily in their childhood hometown of Bassett, in three sittings, Kara was thrilled to get the...
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Stepping In to Sharing The Honest Truth Through Her Story of Postpartum Depression with Holly Fisher
In this episode, Kara is stepping into the important topic of postpartum depression with Holly Fisher. The two have an honest conversation about how moms aren't really given the space to acknowledge or grieve that a part of them is changing after the birth of their child. Holly shares feelings of...
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Stepping In to Resilience Through Her Mother’s Alcoholism and Suicide with Jennifer Royal
In the episode, Kara is Stepping In with a woman who basically raised herself as well as often functioning as the caretaker to her alcoholic mom. Jennifer Royal grew up as an only child with a single mom who struggled with alcoholism and ultimately took her own life. Jen shares stories of...
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Stepping In to Discover Purpose and Create a New Life After Losing Her Husband and Best Friend with Sue Peters
In this episode Kara steps in with Sue Peters who found herself on a profound journey creating a new life and identity after the heartbreaking loss of her husband and best friend, John. Sue shares inspiring perspectives and stories of certainty that convinced her she was never alone in this...
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Stepping In to Navigate Life’s Hardest Losses Through a Series of Four Miscarriages with Renee Browning
In this episode, Kara is stepping in with Renee Browning who recounts a long journey of grief and loss as she navigated 4 miscarriages amidst the births of her 2 sons and eventual adoption of their 3rd daughter. Renee shares that after pushing through, stuffing the pain and distracting herself…
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Stepping In to Find Her Inner Home Through a Lifetime of Searching for Belonging with Gemma Sampson
In this episode, Kara is stepping in with author and coach, Dr. Gemma Sampson. Australian by birth, Gemma grew up in a very rural town in Zambia, Africa in a missionary family. Returning to Australia her senior year, she quickly stopped telling the stories that were normal for her in order to...
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Stepping In to Reclaim Joy Through Life After the Death of Her Daughter with Linda Shively
In this episode, Kara is stepping in with True Joy Expert, Linda Shively. After healing from an abusive marriage and navigating the diagnosis and eventual death of her severely handicapped 3 year old daughter, Linda found her way to bounce back and reclaim joy in her life. Linda shares gripping...
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Stepping In to Processing Pain as a Path to Move Forward Through the Story of Her Daughter’s Rare and Incurable Autoimmune Disease with Maggie Kang
In this episode, Kara is stepping in with Maggie Kang, a board certified radiologist whose nine year old daughter had a very sudden diagnosis of an incurable and rare autoimmune disease. That moment in time and the weeks following completely changed Maggie's life, her daughter's life, and their...
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Stepping In to My Story (Part 4 of 4): The Journey After a Near Death Accident and How Older Trauma Emerged for Healing with Kara and Laurie Wheeler, a John Barnes MFR Therapist
Series Description (4 Parts): Mine may be the most challenging story for me to hold space for… and yet in this 4 part episode series, I invite you into conversations with a few of the people who have been most present with me on my journey following a near death bicycle accident in May of 2018…
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Stepping In to My Story (Part 3 of 4): Exploring the Reality of Life After My Near Death Accident and Coming Back to a Very Different Body and Brain with Kara and Sister, Jen Bussinger
Series Description (4 Parts): Mine may be the most challenging story for me to hold space for… and yet in this 4 part episode series, I invite you into conversations with a few of the people who have been most present with me on my journey following a near death bicycle accident in May of 2018…
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Stepping In to My Story (Part 2 of 4): The Complexities of Living with Traumatic Brain Injury with Kara and Dr. Tyler Hurst DC, DIBCN
Series Description (4 Parts): Mine may be the most challenging story for me to hold space for… and yet in this 4 part episode series, I invite you into conversations with a few of the people who have been most present with me on my journey following a near death bicycle accident in May of 2018…
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Stepping In to My Story (Part 1 of 4): Our Journey as Mother and Son Forging to Triumph in Tragedy with Kara and Son, Coleman Stoltenberg
Series Description (4 Parts): Mine may be the most challenging story for me to hold space for… and yet in this 4 part episode series, I invite you into conversations with a few of the people who have been most present with me on my journey following a near death bicycle accident in May of 2018…
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Stepping In to Life’s Defining Moments with Gratitude Through the Loss of a Sister and a Journey Back Through Homelessness and Abuse in Childhood with Lynette Molina
In this episode, Kara steps in with Lynette Molina, a woman whose gratitude and joy for life have literally saved her life. The two are talking about the very unexpected, recent loss of Lynette’s little sister. She shares her journey of grief and her gratitude for having loved another so deeply....
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Stepping In to Forgiveness and Healing Decades After Her Abortion with Britt Ivy
In this episode, Kara steps in with Courage Coach and riveting story teller, Britt Ivy to talk about her very tender experience of having an abortion. Their conversation is not about whether it is right or wrong. It is not a political conversation. It is the story of an 18-year-old Britt who made...
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Stepping In to Self-Care and Self-Love Through Her Single Mom Journey with Nyke Latrice
In this episode, Kara steps in with sought after motivational speaker and international teacher, Nyke Latrice. Kara and Nyke talk about her single mom life, providing for her 3 kids (2 of her own and an added nephew who was also under her parental care) through numerous hustles while volunteering...
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Stepping In to Reclaim Independence and Self-Expression Through Divorce and Severance from a Religious Organization with Tania Blanco
In this episode, Kara steps in with genius mentor and beautiful soul, Tania Blanco. Tania shares the painful journey of losing her true self through her involvement in a religious organization and through her marriage. Kara and Tania talk about how she was not allowed to have a voice, but rather…
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Stepping In to Space for Healing and a Changed Perspective Through Cancer, Chemo, Surgery and Recovery with Maren Wasner
In this episode, Kara is stepping in with her client who recently reclaimed life through her second triumphant round with cancer. They explore strength, mental health and Maren’s transition from operating as a tightly wound twine to relaxing, letting go and allowing life to happen. It became...
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Stepping In to Understanding and Accepting Differences Through Experiences As a Sibling to a Special Needs Family Member with Elise Horecka
In this episode, Kara steps in with Backlight Productions* choreographer and CYT Nashville Program Director, Elise Horecka. Elise shares with Kara her experience growing up as the younger sister to her oldest sibling, Kari who has Cri du chat, a rare chromosomal syndrome. The two share laughs as...
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Stepping In to Unthinkable Loss and Life Beyond After Losing Her Youngest Son at Sea with Amy Wiebe-Ewoldt
In this episode, Kara steps in with Amy Wiebe Ewoldt, a beautiful momma who has suffered unfathomable loss. Amy shares how in 2013, she lost her youngest son, Kyle while on an adventure from Australia to New Zealand aboard a famous 1920’s sailboat. Kyle bought a one-way ticket to New Zealand, met...
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Stepping In to Motivation and Determination in Life’s Challenges Through a Solo International Move at Age 17 with Rosa Cao Liu
In this episode, Kara steps in with Rosa Cao Liu. Rosa is a remarkable young woman, who as an Asian Latin American immigrant from Venezuela moved to Canada by herself when she was only 17 years old. Kara and Rosa talk about what a frightening experience it was to know no one and speak a different...
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Stepping In to Release Control and Self-Abandonment Through a Forced Stop From the Corporate, Powerhouse Hustle with Meredith Vaish
In this episode, Kara is stepping in with Clarity Coach and Pause Box founder and CEO, Meredith Vaish. They are talking about the journey she went through after years of making it all happen as a powerhouse female hustling in Silicon Valley during the tech boom of the early 2000s, followed by a...
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Stepping In to Break the Silence Through a Brother’s Experience of Sexual Abuse in the Family with Keeper Catran-Whitney
In this episode, Kara steps in with author, speaker and brother, Keeper Catran-Whitney. Keeper is the author of an amazing book, Helplessness: The Mental Health Challenges Brothers Experience After Learning our Sisters Have Been Sexually Abused by our Parents. Kara and Keeper dive deeply into the...
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Stepping In to Pura Vida “pure life” through a move abroad and the unexpected diagnosis of breast cancer with Jennifer Sullivan
In this episode, Kara steps in with Jennifer Sullivan, a beautiful woman who (with her husband) made the exciting and courageous decision to move their family to live in Costa Rica. Jen shares that they had 3 dreams for their kids: to become confident world travelers, speak another language and...
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Stepping In to confusion, loneliness and feeling replaced through reflection on her parent’s divorce with Nedy Valdivia
In this episode, Kara steps in with inspirational pop artist, songwriter and founder of “The Friends Forever Club”, Nedy Valdivia. The two unpack how her parent’s divorce affected her as a child and has affected her throughout life as various experiences have compounded the wounds of confusion,...
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Stepping In to Release the Voice of Shame and Find True Self-Love through Mystery Illness and Debilitating Symptoms with Brittany Heyden
Kara is joined by one of her lifelong friends. They explore the journey from shame and self-hatred to deep self-love through Brittany’s journey with breast implants, breast implant illness, and eventual removal of the implants to create health and vitality. Her journey through extreme body…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join me as I step in to beautiful conversations with women and men from many walks of life who are willing to share their stories. These chats will change your perspectives, challenge your judgements, cultivate more compassion and straight up offer you a toolbox of real time offerings if you find yourself in the thick of life. If you are intrigued to find true peace in your present moment, live from love no matter where you are and cultivate deep acceptance for yourself and the life you are living, you have landed in a gold mine. I want to hold space for your stories. I am so glad you're here.
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Kara Stoltenberg
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