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Today's episode features Michelle Diffenderfer, a woman who wears many hats, from a wife and mother of two teen girls, to an entrepreneur/President of her law firm, and co-chair of West Palm Beach Mayor's Task Force for Racial and Ethnic Equality. In her busy life, she's found a balance of rest and adventure as a way to awaken your soul.

Christian Taylor, Co-host of the Holy Post Podcast weaves stories. In this episode, she shares tales of her life's adventures and how they led her to jump whole-heartedly into creating a documentary (which she had never done before) about a French girl's celebration, along with many other characters, of D-Day in Normandy--All because she was truly willing.

Lent isn't just another New Year's resolution. It's all about intention. On this episode, Laura treats listeners to Lenten history complete with "Fun Facts." The women share some of their Lenten routines of the past and Eli teaches a prayer practice that  you can actually PRACTICE through listening to the podcast.

Tiffany VanDeMark is a delightfully inspiring and sassy woman who is thriving in mid-life. In this episode, Tiffany shares parts of her life's journey of being in an abusive marriage. She wants others to know, as she portrayed in her book: Inside the Ring, that they are not alone; they are not the only one. Listen as she shares some of how she healed and became whole, began loving herself, and forgave those who hurt her. Hear what it meant for her to forgive herself. After the podcast, check out Tiffany's personal coaching to find your magic again, "I found my voice and now I am on a mission to empower you to find yours."

Jamie, back for the second half of her life story, shares with us the loves of her life, her black family. We know this is not an easy topic. Both Eli and Laura found the conversation to be enlightening, spiritual, comforting and challenging. What more could we hope for...on this episode, we hear that it's ok to fail but we MUST be on the anti-racist journey. Jamie is kind,  compassionate, and serious about her life's calling. Please take the time to listen. It's worth the time. Thanks so much for joining us for this poignant episode.

Eli and Laura are finally back at it. Podcasting every fortnight (look it up) with some cool folks. During this episode, the two chat about why they were gone, how Christmas was different this year, and how they are navigating the new year. Come on in and be true.

Jamie Robinson is Bipolar but she is so much more. One of the most inspiring mid-life women Eli knows and counts as a friend. :-) In this episode (which we recorded three times and still haven't been able to get the complete audio) we'll explore Jamie's life with a mental health disorder and how she has embraced it for the good. With a number of technical problems on this episode, we are only able to tell about one third of Jamie's story. So she'll be back soon to share the rest. You'll even have to wait for our two Final Questions...they FAILED in the audio. Ah well. Enjoy and we'll be back soon. Eli and Laura

We are blessed to have June Sory join us for Episode 3 of the podcast. She is a Counselor and Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples. Our conversation with June touches on many topics that are pertinent to "these times." Primarily, it shines a light on a few challenges of midlife. She has great insight and her down-to-earth manner will put you at ease. Grab a cuppa or glassa and join us for Episode 3 of Being Truly.    

Anna LeBaron is the author of The Polygamist’s Daughter: A Memoir, the story of her life in and escape from a violent polygamist cult led by her father. In this episode, Eli and Laura talk with Anna about the trials and abuse she endured during those years and how her escape at the age of 13 began a process of healing and growth built on a foundation of faith in God - God the proud Father, God the nurturing Spirit, and God the trustworthy friend and sibling embodied in Jesus. In a future episode, we will continue our conversation with Anna and delve more deeply into her work as a book launcher coach, social media coach, and personal growth activist.

The Reverend Canon Elizabeth Geitz, a seasonal assisting priest at Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida, where Eli and Laura worship, is the author of 7 books, including her newest, Spiritual Truth in the Age of Fake News. More importantly she is full of wisdom and understands the place of women in the Bible and in God's heart. This conversation shares her passion for social justice, equality for women in the church, and how feminine images of God in the Bible can help us ALL on our faith journey. Enjoy!

Just a snippet to hear our voices and give you a small idea of our upcoming podcast.

The Being Truly Podcast is 2 years--and the Covid year--in the making. Listen to this introductory episode to find out why Eli Harlan and Laura Schlett set about this intensely creative work to inspire and encourage women in mid-life, mid-faith, and mid-mess. We all have a special piece of God to share with the world, and this is just some of what Eli and Laura are about. Congratulations to these chics...and thanks be to God...it's coming to fruition.   Bless your mess, Eli and Laura