Highlighting the Gap

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap, Ronni and Brandt talk about the role of faith in facing challenges without needing to control the outcome. Ronni shares her experience of taking the clinical licensure exam without studying—not as an act of recklessness, but as a leap of trust in herself and the process. Together, they explore how choosing faith over fear allowed her to stay grounded, learn from the experience, and walk away more confident, even without a passing score. The conversation reveals how true growth comes from the willingness to be vulnerable, to surrender expectations, and to believe that you can withstand whatever outcome unfolds.Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.   You can find Ronni at [email protected] or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.  

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap, Ronnie and Brandt explore the deep connection between breath, embodiment, and healing. They unpack how breathwork bypasses intellectual defenses to access stored emotions in the body, creating space for clarity, regulation, and transformation. From personal stories to client breakthroughs, this conversation highlights the power of being present in the body as a path to strength, trust, and lasting change. Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.   You can find Ronni at [email protected] or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.  

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap, Ronnie and Brandt dive deep into the concept of embodiment, exploring how physical pain is often tied to emotional and psychological experiences. Using personal insights, client stories, and spiritual reflections, they challenge the cultural and clinical tendency to separate mind and body—offering instead that pain is an invitation to pause, listen, and uncover what’s out of alignment. From a child learning to regulate anxiety to adults discovering the root of chronic discomfort, they show that healing begins by becoming present in the body.Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.   You can find Ronni at [email protected] or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.  

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap, Ronnie and Brandt explore the concept of awakening—shifting from old survival narratives rooted in trauma toward a new identity grounded in healing, grace, and self-awareness. They reflect on how personal growth often emerges from discomfort, grief, and emotional triggers, and emphasize the importance of supportive relationships in navigating these transitions. The conversation underscores that awakening is not a neat, linear process but a challenging, ongoing journey of self-discovery and letting go of outdated protective patterns.Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.   You can find Ronni at [email protected] or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.  

In this raw and reflective episode of Highlighting the Gap, Ronnie and Brandt explore the emotional weight of insecurity and the challenge of staying grounded during personal and spiritual growth. Through candid storytelling and honest dialogue, they model what it means to “sit in the discomfort”—to allow difficult emotions to exist without resistance. Their conversation reveals how discomfort, while painful, can be a gateway to healing, deeper faith, and transformation—and how, in the midst of it, we’re never truly alone.Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.   You can find Ronni at [email protected] or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.  

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap, Ronnie and Brandt explore how unconscious motivations shape our daily choices, often without us realizing it—from how we view the weather to the emotional reasons behind our habits and behaviors. They reflect on personal stories around procrastination, emotional eating, overworking, and parenting, revealing how past experiences and internal narratives quietly guide our decisions. The conversation emphasizes that by becoming aware of these hidden motivations, we gain agency to make more intentional, aligned choices in our lives.Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.   You can find Ronni at [email protected] or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.  

The conversation integrates pride and humility by exploring how both drive the actions and decisions of Ronnie and Brand in their personal and professional lives. Ronnie reflects on her desire to prove her value, stemming from past experiences of feeling invalidated, and recognizes how this need for external validation can sometimes lead her to overextend herself, neglecting self-care. Brand discusses how his need to prove his worth, driven by pride, has led him to overwork and ignore boundaries. However, both recognize that true growth comes from humility—acknowledging their limitations, being okay with their vulnerabilities, and learning to set boundaries from a place of self-worth rather than ego. The conversation emphasizes that humility allows them to embrace their imperfections, let go of the need for constant validation, and move forward with more balanced and aligned goals, ultimately fostering self-care, self-trust, and authentic connections.Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.   You can find Ronni at [email protected] or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.  

In this heartfelt episode of Highlight of the Gap, Ronnie and Brant dive deep into the power of grace, personal growth, and how differing perspectives can bring about transformation. They reflect on their own journeys of letting go of external expectations, reconnecting with purpose, and the importance of endurance—whether through spiritual practice, breathwork, or simply showing up for yourself. The conversation touches on family legacy, identity, and how healing often comes when we trust the process and allow ourselves to simply exist. Ultimately, it’s a raw, soulful reminder that self-acceptance and faith in the journey are what truly anchor us.Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.   You can find Ronni at [email protected] or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.  

This episode is a continuation on the importance of building your endurance to sit in the discomfort of your emotional experience.  In order to endure the discomfort it is good to know what area of the brain is being utilized and what area of the brain is being limited to make decisions, and how to get back into our "right mind" in order to endure the challenges we are facing.  At the end of the day endurance has to be a conscious choice, which is really hard to make if we get stuck in the lower levels of our brain.  Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.   You can find Ronni at [email protected] or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.  

This episode is a reflection on the importance of building your endurance to sit in the discomfort of your emotional experience.  In order to endure the discomfort it is good to know what area of the brain is being utilized and what area of the brain is being limited to make decisions, and how to get back into our "right mind" in order to endure the challenges we are facing.  At the end of the day endurance has to be a conscious choice, which is really hard to make if we get stuck in the lower levels of our brain.  Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.   You can find Ronni at [email protected] or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.  

This episode is a reflection on the importance of learning to sit the in the discomfort of our emotional experiences in order to learn from those experiences. Our emotions are guideposts that if used properly, endured, and understood, show us the answers to the challenges we face and provide us with the motivation to face difficulties in life.  Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.   You can find Ronni at [email protected] or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.  

This episode is an exploration of grace and the importance allowing ourselves to accept grace, specifically from ourselves.  Ronni and Brandt discussed how interpersonal struggles, can often lead a person to turn on themselves, never being aware or willing accept the pain we cause our selves.  Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.   You can find Ronni at [email protected] or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.  You can find Brandt at Brandtnoey.com

Welcome to the Ronni and Brand Podcast.  We have worked together for 2 years and believe that the quality of conversation between us (people from very different backgrounds) can teach, model, and guide you in facing life's challenges.  This is the first episode, which is an introduction, but we focus primarily on finding serenity and the importance of acceptance.   We focus on the importance of allowing life to help us all understand deeper wisdom to accept what we can't change and courage to change what we can. Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic approach to treat her clients.  Ronni is in process of being certified as a breathwork coach.  Ronni is a somatic healer and actively engages spirit to guide clients into their best lives.   You can find Ronni at [email protected] or on Facebook at Ronnica Gaines Brandt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping clients develop a deeper level of trust within themselves.  You can find Brandt at Brandtnoey.com