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The Echo and Encourage Podcast

by Hannah Abbott

Hey, welcome to The Echo and Encourage Podcast. I’m your host Hannah Abbott and am honored to have you here! This is the place where we talk about things that echo eternity and encourage everyone. Whether you're looking for powerful strategies to grow on your personal journey or the best tips to flourish in every area of your life, you’re in the right spot. Let’s dive into this episode!

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Episodes

  1. 35 How Prayer Journaling Heals the Heart with Author Kati Wolfsen

    A warm hug straight from the heart. Today we sit down with Kati Wolfsen—wife, mother, accountant, author, and susie homemaker. We talk about the story behind her One-Year Daily Prayer Journal. Kati shares how prayer journaling made a difference in her life. We dig into the simple power of writing...

  2. 34 Untangling ADHD: Faith, Mental Clarity & Healing with Dr. Linda Jackson

    In this eye-opening episode of The Echo and Encourage Podcast, Hannah Abbott sits down once again with the brilliant and compassionate Dr. Linda Jackson, DNP, PMHNP, FNP a psychiatric nurse practitioner and educator. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood conditions affecting women…

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  3. 33 Brain Scars to Ballroom: A Rare Diagnosis, Resilient Faith & Relearning Life feat. Christy Bradford

    In this episode we dive into what happens when life suddenly halts, your mind feels like it’s slipping away, and doctors can’t explain what’s wrong? In this moving episode of the Echo and Encourage Podcast, Hannah Abbott sits down with Christy Bradford, a dancer, storyteller, and survivor of a…

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  4. 32 The Holy Spirit's Heart for You with Hannah Abbott

    In this episode, Hannah Abbott shares her personal journey of faith, healing, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as a guest speaker at a church in California. She discusses relatable struggles, cultural experiences from her time in Hawaii, and the divine guidance she received...

  5. 31 Unlocking Your Dreams (use this biblical strategy) with Hannah Abbott

    In this episode, Hannah Abbott shares her personal journey and insights on the importance of having a vision for life. She discusses the significance of creating a vision board, the power of snuggling up to God's splendor instead of striving, having a word for the year, and the role of fasting…

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  6. 30 How to be Fearless with Jennie Milton

    In this episode, Hannah Abbott speaks with Jennie Milton from Australia. She's affectionately known as Adrena-Jen because of her life history of Adrenaline sports. As well as being an extreme sports athlete, she has been an entrepreneur for over 30 years in the ski and kite and travel industry…

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  7. 29 Balancing Mental Health and Faith with Dr. Linda Jackson

    In this episode of the Echo and Encourage Podcast, host Hannah Abbott speaks with Dr. Linda Jackson, DNP, PMHNP, FNP, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and educator. Dr. Jackson shares her inspiring journey in the nursing field, wisdom with mental health disorders, and the importance of faith in...

  8. 28 Can I Have this Dance? Finding Delight in God's Presence with Pastor John Abbott

    In this episode of the Echo and Encourage Podcast, Pastor John Abbott explores the nature of God and our relationship with Him. He discusses how our perceptions of God can affect our desire to spend time with Him, emphasizing that God is not a demanding figure but one who delights in His...

  9. 27 From Car Crash to Comeback: Trauma Recovery & Thriving After Adversity with Kelli Chu

    In this episode of the Echo and Encourage podcast, host Hannah Abbott speaks with Kelli Chu, a trauma-informed certified coach and limb difference advocate. Kelli shares her powerful journey of overcoming trauma from a severe car accident that left her with permanent injuries. She discusses her...

  10. 26 Biblical Truth on Divorce (resources to reclaim your life)

    In this episode of the Stuck No More podcast, Teresa Croft and Hannah Abbott delve into the often-taboo topic of divorce and emotional abuse. They discuss the importance of recognizing unhealthy relationship patterns, the significance of having a support system, and the journey towards healing…

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  11. 25 The Power of Dance: How Hip Hop & Faith Transformed Sidney William's Journey

    In this engaging conversation, Hannah Abbott interviews Sidney Williams, a seasoned dancer and choreographer, about his journey in dance, the positive impact of hip hop, and the importance of self-expression through movement. Sidney shares his experiences with various dance styles, the role of...

  12. 24 Happy Valentine’s Day! Top 5 Ways to God’s Presence & Hear His Voice

    In this heartfelt conversation, Hannah Abbott, host of The Echo and Encourage Podcast shares her personal experiences and reflections on Valentine's Day, emphasizing the importance of God's love and presence in our lives. She narrates a story from a retreat where she felt guided by the Holy…

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  13. 23: What Dance Teaches Us About Life, Boundaries, and Belonging

    In this episode of the Echo and Encourage podcast, host Hannah Abbott engages with Nico Wilson, Cici, Patrick Lim, and Amy Grigore as they explore the transformative journey of dance. They discuss how dance fosters personal growth, the importance of community, and the nuances of dance etiquette....

  14. 22: Shaping Sounds & Stories: Speech Therapy & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Gabriella Gizzo

    In this episode of the Echo and Encourage podcast, host Hannah Abbott, MS CCC-SLP interviews Gabriella Gizzo, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD, a speech therapist and children's author. Gabriella shares her journey into speech language pathology, her experiences working with diverse populations, and her…

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  15. 21: New Beginnings! Finding Joy, Gratitude, and Growth in Life's Tough Seasons with Hannah Abbott

    In this solo episode, I’m opening up about a season of big life changes—moving to a new location, finalizing my divorce, becoming a first-time camper homeowner, and navigating situational depression. It hasn’t been easy, but I’m sharing how I’ve worked through these challenges and found joy,...

  16. Christopher Banks: Biblical Prophecy & History | Echo & Encourage S2 Ep. 11

    Christopher Banks has his doctorate in Politics from Oxford University. Masters at Columbia University in International Affairs and Honors BA from Brown University in International Affairs. (0:00) - Introduction (1:12) - Biblical and Historical Evidence (5:26) - Ezekiel 38: Spiritual Israel and...

  17. Hannah Abbott: 5 Things Jesus Came For | Echo & Encourage S2 Ep. 10

    (0:21) - Number One (1:09) - Number Two (2:43) - Number Three (4:34) - Number Four (5:40) - Number Five OTHER WAYS TO LISTEN: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wpRovgV0IW1Tm0TyVM25J Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-echo-and-encourage-podcast/id1667123346 CONNECT…

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  18. Akshay Govind, DMD, MD, MPH, FACS: Medicine, Music and More | Echo & Encourage S2 Ep. 9

    Akshay received his Doctor of Dental Surgery and Masters of Public Health at Harvard University. He became a Medical Doctor at University of California San Francisco. He is a Fellows of the American College of Surgeons. Akshay’s fellowship was in Craniomaxillofacial and Trauma Surgery at Legacy...

  19. Connor O'Hare: Emotional Resilience for Educators, Sports and Poetry | Echo & Encourage S2 Ep. 8

    Connor O'Hare is a 6th grade teacher at an elementary school. He received his multiple subject credentials from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA. He also has a bachelors in business administration from Cal Poly. Connor is interested in being active, exercising, singing, writing music, reading, and...

  20. Patricia Diaz: Faith Based Dance, Testimony and Ministry | Echo & Encourage S2 Ep. 7

    Patricia Diaz is a business owner of a Christ centered dance studio. She is also a founder/president of a non profit organization in which both organizations are meant to share God's love through the work they do. Donate and support the mission of P.A.T.Y.'Studio! Please click on the Venmo link:...

  21. Brian Lee: Founder of Broken to Beloved, Spiritual Abuse and Healing | Echo & Encourage S2 Ep. 6

    In this episode Hannah speaks with Brian Lee! He is a pastor, coach, and speaker who, after leaving vocational ministry in 2021, now focuses on aiding survivors of spiritual abuse. In 2023, he founded Broken to Beloved, a nonprofit in Richmond, VA, offering support through events and resources...

  22. Pastor John Abbott: Spiritual Abuse In the Church and Healing | Echo & Encourage S2 Ep. 5

    In this episode Hannah speaks with Pastor John Abbott! We learn about his early ministry experiences and dealing with abuse in the church and how God offers healing. CONNECT WITH PASTOR JOHN: Gmail: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php? id=100080169108979&mibextid=LQQJ4d...

  23. Mariela Rosario: Author of She Speaks Fire on Battling Shame | Echo & Encourage S2 Ep. 4

    In this episode Hannah speaks with Mariela Rosario, founder of She Speaks Fire and author of She Speaks Fire: Battling Shame, Reigniting Your Faith, and Claiming Your Purpose. Mariela is a writer, coach, and spoken word artist. In 2015 Mariela had a radical encounter with God, and since then she...

  24. Elana van Deventer: Certified Neuro Coach on Renewing Your Mind | Echo & Encourage S2 Ep. 3

    In this episode Hannah speaks with Elana Deventer, a certified neuro coach, author and speaker. Elana van Deventer's story is about navigating through a childhood brain injury, an eating disorder, depression, and an endless quest to discover her self-worth & identity. Fueled by her faith, Elana...

  25. Sherry Ristau: Leadership and Overcoming Discouragement | Echo & Encourage S2 Ep. 2

    In this episode Hannah speaks with Sherry Ristau, Founder of Amethyst BOLD. She transformed organizations, created positive cultures and raised millions. Despite her success, she struggled with self-doubt and comparison. Now, she helps professional women overcome doubt and discouragement through...

  26. Emilian Grigore: Investing and Financial Independence | Echo & Encourage S2 Ep. 1

    In this episode we discuss the field of Physician Associate and Speech-Language Pathology, investing in real estate from a 4X home owner’s perspective, and the beauty of our Latin dance community! Thank you to our sponsor Nexus SLO because dancing connects us: https://www.nexusslo.com CONNECT…

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  27. Anna Spreckley: Journey to Authentic Confidence & Self-Compassion with a Personal Stylist

    In this episode Hannah interviews Anna Spreckley, Personal Stylist and Style Blogger, with an aim to empower authentic confidence in whoever she meets and help people feel their best from the inside out. We discuss Anna’s journey to feeling good in her skin; body image; pursuing identity; how she...

  28. Pastor John Abbott: Conflict Resolution, Spiritual Abuse & Biblical Boundaries Part 1

    In this episode, Hannah interviews Pastor John Abbott on what the goal of conflict resolution is. We discuss the spectrum of responses to conflict resolution; what peace-making does; how to restore relationships in a way that is healthy; how Pastor John has used conflict resolution in his…

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  29. Jordan Mondak, SLP: All About Autism Spectrum Disorder from a Speech Therapist's POV

    In this episode, Hannah interviews Jordan Mondak, a speech-language pathologist and creator of Social Survival. We discuss how Jordan found his passion within the field of speech-language pathology; the story behind Social Survival; how Social Survival Camp and Curriculum supports children with...

  30. Author Phylis Mantelli: How to Set High Boundaries and Break Agreements

    In this episode, Hannah interviews Phylis Mantelli, author of the book “Unmothered” Life with a Mom Who Couldn’t Love Me. She is an inspirational speaker at churches, retreats, conventions, Celebrate Recovery groups, and rotary groups. She is currently writing her 2nd book on lessons of how to...

  31. Shilhi Seibel: Finding Balance and Following Your Purpose

    Finding Balance and Following Your Purpose with Shilhi Seibel In this episode, Hannah interviews Shilhi Seibel, an entrepreneur and floral designer, to discuss her inspiring journey towards finding balance and following her passion. Shilhi is the creative director, head floral designer, buyer,...

  32. Emmy Nominated Makeup Artist Lusine Galadjian: Living out Your Purpose Beautifully

    Lusine Galadjian is an Emmy nominated makeup artist, educator, photographer, and all things related to faith and beauty. Lusine’s innate ability and profound ambition led her to first create Makeup Spot Studio, a cozy beauty hot spot. She later opened the doors of Chateau de Luce, a high-end,...

  33. Pastor John Abbott: How Joy and Humor Brings Perspective + Practical Ways to Positivity

    In this episode my guest is extra special to me. I not only love the beautiful way pastor John Abbott uplifts Jesus with his preaching but he’s also my dad! Pastor John has pastored in seven different states. He loves the ocean so he especially loved pastoring in Hawaii and Florida. He’s…

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  34. Dr. Brian S. Chan: How Beauty Transforms Your Life & the Top 4 Lies About Beauty

    In this episode I’m talking to Dr. Brian S. Chan who is an accomplished entrepreneur, creative visionary leader, author, speaker and teacher of biblical beauty. He has been featured in publications such as Voyage LA magazine, Ubiquitous Magazine, EFCA Today journal, and TBN’s JCTV. Dr. Brian is...

  35. Chauncéa - How the Biblical Business Process Gives Boldness and Breakthrough Success

    In this episode I’m talking to Chauncéa Carothers who is an accomplished Content Creator, Christian Leader, and an award winning Brand Strategist who has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Refinery29, Buzzfeed, and more. We discuss what prevents people from tapping into their God-given...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hey, welcome to The Echo and Encourage Podcast. I’m your host Hannah Abbott and am honored to have you here! This is the place where we talk about things that echo eternity and encourage everyone. Whether you're looking for powerful strategies to grow on your personal journey or the best tips to flourish in every area of your life, you’re in the right spot. Let’s dive into this episode!

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Hannah Abbott

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