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My guest today is Gina Trimmer from Revitalized Womanhood. She is going to talk to us about how Revitalized Womanhood began, helping women find their vision, and what it’s like to create a community. Gina’s journey started a long time ago. Even as a young girl, she was creating visions of her future with her friends. Now she realizes the full circle connection between what she does now and her youthful dreams. Family life got in the way for a while, but Gina soon found her purpose in leading this movement for women. The idea came in June, and it was already growing by the end of that month. Her podcast began in August with the official community launching in October. While the growth is exciting, there is also sadness in losing the one-on-one connections a small community has forged. We are all together in this life, and that is what Revitalized Womanhood is based on. A community you can go to and share your life, goals, and dreams without judgment. There is accountability, support, and safety, but there is also reflection and evaluation. Women can do hard things. It is time for the victim mentality to be left behind. Each day, take a tiny bite. Move closer to your goal one piece at a time, and ask yourself if what you are doing is moving you toward your goal. Always check in with yourself. You don’t have to be a put-upon woman. You can follow your passions. You do not have to do every little thing in your home. Teach your kids how to handle things. Level up yourself and those around you. Be you, love you.   Connect with Gina: https://www.revitalizedwomanhood.com Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda All The Links for Randa

Today I want to talk about breaking down perceptions and telling the future. You can’t possibly know what the outcome of something will be, so don’t fall into that trap. You have the ability to change the end result. Life isn’t a foregone conclusion. In life, you have an almost certain future. It means that you are stuck in a self-fulfilling prophecy if you always think you know what will happen based on the past. You create the experiences over and over. Recently I had a breakdown, believing I knew how something was going to go. I retreated into the darkness and stopped using the tools I know to work for me. I went down the rabbit hole of why. Why am I doing this? Why am I here? I took some time to work on myself. Was this feeling purely emotional? Was it a self-fulfilling prophecy? Was it something physical? In truth, it was everything. I tried some supplements that helped to pull me out of the blackest depths. I went on a girls’ weekend to the Unstoppable Biz Conference. I was still in the midst of the darkness, but I realized that there is a part of me that doesn’t know how to communicate my needs. Instead, I hid in shame, dishonesty, and fear. Continuing to live in that space is contradictory to everything I believe. I believe in God, the Heavenly Mother, and Christ. I believe in atonement. I am here today to ask you, is there something you are holding on to? Let it go. There is nothing you can do to change the past. At the end of this episode, I share my morning song using my sound bowl. I hope it will bring you rest and peace as you listen. Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda Find all links (podcast, website, YouTube channel, music and more) here: https://linktr.ee/randastrattondutcher

Today I am joined by my husband Aaron and also Brock Bevell from Victory Recovery. Together, we’ll discuss Brocks’ mission and recovery from addiction and how it has deepened his relationship with God. Brock was a police officer before being injured in the line of duty. That was the real turning point for him, as it fuelled his addiction and opioids began to run his life. Ten years later, Brock has been through detox and is now using his experiences to help others by running treatment centers. He is now running a counseling center with a fellow former addict. Following his experiences, his relationship with God has deepened. The renewed personal connection with God is what fuels him to this day. At the heart of our relationship with God is that He wants us to rely on Him. No matter the trials and suffering, He wants our hearts and our trust. Aaron shares his experience of self-medicating with alcohol and explains how it helped him find a deeper relationship with Christ. Instead of hiding away, Aaron now shares his struggles with others to help them in a similar way to Brock. Brock believes deeply in authenticity and only started to heal when he shared his story. Remember that we are only as sick as our secrets. Deceit and lies were a part of Brock’s life for a long time. From pornography addiction to his opioid addiction, lies were what fed the habits. Bringing it out into the open was what took away its power. It may not be a message everyone wants to hear, but to heal you need to preach it. You can find Brock here Victory Recovery Instagram And here Brock Bevell Instagram Watch this episode on YouTube Randa Stratton-Dutcher Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda

My amazing friend and colleague Jennifer Nielson is on the show today. Jennifer travels the world doing wonderful things for women, helping them to heal. Starting her journey couldn’t begin until she had found her healing. She was looking for peace and clarity in her own life and also had an interest in social psychology. Now, Jennifer has a degree in psychology, healing, and energy work. Using her experiences, she is working to help other women find their peace while always working on herself. Healing is a daily practice. Jennifer is a person that goes full steam ahead into whatever she says yes to. For those that have trouble getting started on their journey, Jennifer explains that you have to understand the cost of success and do the work. There’s no free lunch. As a survivor of abuse, Jennifer has spent her life being resolute and working towards what is right. Life is about choices, and once she knows what needs to be done, even if it’s uncomfortable, she heads towards it. Embracing the discomfort and pushing through is the only way to move toward growth. No one has a perfect upbringing, and we aren’t responsible for the programming we receive as children. We are responsible for our adult selves and deconstructing who we were and who we want to be. As an energy healer and coach, Jennifer not only does one-on-one work with clients, but also runs retreats with the goal of giving women the tools they need to be emotionally independent and resilient. If we aren’t taught how to heal ourselves, we will always be dependent on others.   Connect with Jennifer: www.unstoppablebizconference.com @jennifernielson Buy tickets here   Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda

GOING DUTCH PODCAST EPISODE 38: More On Connection I’m coming to you on an imperfect morning to be real and vulnerable from a space I love to sit in when I’m at my Dad’s in the summer. First, I really want to share all of the beautiful things I see, hear, and feel: the sound of tractors and crickets to the smell of alfalfa. The smells and sounds from the horses and cattle from a couple of fields away. It feels so good in my soul. The last few days have been a struggle. As I’ve been promoting the upcoming Connection is the Cure event for mental health awareness and suicide, a lot of darkness has come up for me. This conversation is important, and I thought perhaps my struggle might be similar to your struggle. Last night felt like a culmination of this stress as I created an argument with my husband. Relationships need work and care. They require thought, intention, and showing up to assist your partner in being the best they can be. When I shut down, our connection is muted and paused. When I am connected to the divine and to God, I’m more deeply connected to my husband. When I do activities I love, follow my purpose, and ride horses, my relationships are better. When we connect to our heart, that is the cure. It’s vital to the health of our souls. Friendly reminder you’re still invited to the free Connection is the Cure event in Mesa. Being involved in work that assists other people has the power to pull us all through a lot. I also welcome you to reach out if you’re interested in a coaching session, healing session, or if you’d like to be a co-author on our upcoming book.   Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda  

GOING DUTCH PODCAST EPISODE 37: Connection Is The Cure With September Frogley, Founder. She's a woman who rose from the ashes of brokenness to share something magical with the world. September is the oldest of three siblings. Her middle brother, an amazing light in this world, faced a lot of darkness in his life. He dealt with anxiety, depression, and turned to addiction to drugs and alcohol. In the last year of his life, the drugs induced a state of schizophrenia that would not leave him, even in sobriety. In May 2021, her brother committed suicide. Her family struggled greatly with this loss. Following this tragic event, September felt compelled to tell his story to help relieve suffering in the world. This led to her family creating Connection is the Cure, a space where mental health, addiction, and suicide are all open for discussion.  When someone is deep into addiction, that addiction becomes the most important thing in their life. On the outside, it’s so easy to say “just stop”, but there needs to be consideration for the fact that their brain has changed. It’s not as easy to come out of addiction as you might think. At the core of resolving these issues is prevention—for both addiction and suicide. You can learn more and join the cause at September’s upcoming event in Mesa, AZ with Brock Bevell and Ben Fuller. It’s a totally free event. You can also support Connection is the Cure by following them on social and sharing their posts to get the word out. If you feel like all is lost, just keep putting one foot in front of the other. There is hope.   Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda   Learn more about Connection is the Cure: https://www.connectionisthecureidaho.org https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-to-connect-tickets-339609871267 https://www.instagram.com/connection_isthe_cure https://www.instagram.com/brockbevell/ https://www.instagram.com/bendfuller/  

GOING DUTCH PODCAST EPISODE 36: The National Anthem, A Spiritual Experience.    OH SAY CAN YOU SEE?   This question coupled with music is the first line that grabs your attention in The National Anthem.   Can you picture it? Francis Scott Key, watching from a ship. He's asking you to envision the picture he's about to paint of his experience on September 13/14, 1814, in The Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.    The National Anthem is truly my favorite song. Originally a poem, written after a difficult experience the writer, Francis Scott Key, endured.   Before I sing the national anthem, I always take a moment to pray that as I sing every word, those in the audience will feel the experience of Francis Scott Key. I hope to remind the audience what a great place America truly is.   My Fourth of July tradition of singing The National Anthem, attending rodeo, talking about freedom, and discussing our ancestors are close to my heart.    As you listen to this episode, I've added my rendition of this song to the end. It is my hope that wherever you are on Independence Day, you'll stop and take a moment to listen to this song. Have gratitude in your heart and focus on the blessings of Freedom and the message of hope that even after a great battle, GREAT things still stand! The Flag was still there.   Let it wave o'er the land of the    FREE   And the home of the    BRAVE   Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda. Learn more about the Healing Through Broken Relationships Book...join us and be a co-author Listen to Randa’s EP “DUTCH7 Lullabies” on Apple music http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1623834376 Listen to Randa’s EP “DUTCH7 Lullabies” on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2BasB7vSDApuv6CLDGB3qI Listen to Randa’s music on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCchsVCJNYCiGRzCvjYC739w website https://randa-dutcher.mykajabi.com/

Today I am joined by Amy Hill, my good friend who is the embodiment of a warm hug. Amy lives in Colorado. Amy is here with me to talk about her spiritual journey and her upcoming book “Angels Speak”. Amy started a journey 6 years ago when she tapped into Muscle Testing Academy. For a year, she had felt the pull, but the logistics of it were keeping her away. After reading “The Answer to How is Yes,” she took the plunge and realized it was where she was supposed to be. Since then, Amy has begun doing energy work and muscle testing for people and, with the pandemic, she has been able to do her work over zoom. The puzzle pieces continue to fall into place as Amy walks her spiritual journey. God gives us enough to handle. It’s hard sometimes not to fall into resistance to change and growth. Now, Amy has a book, titled “The Littles,” coming out that shares the message of angels. She was inspired by her grandchildren and the message she wanted to give and guide them. The book incorporates all the little things you do and how angels can be there to support and lift you in times of need. All her grandchildren have also become involved by creating art and illustrations for the book. For parents and grandparents out there, Amy wants you to let your grandchildren and children know that you are real. Keep a connection alive and get creative with how you connect. Technology allows us to get creative. For listeners, Amy is offering a free 15-minute energy healing session over zoom. Message her directly for this freebie.   Email: Amy@keirapoulsen.com Instagram: @amyhillclearblueintentions   Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda Be a Co-Author in my new collaboration book My link tree for ALL the things

Today, I’m talking about the Kentucky Derby and what the experience led me to reflect upon. It took place just a month before recording this episode and it was amazing. I watched it over and over again, and it made me think about coming in last. Not just on the track, but in life. This gave me pause as I reflected on when I feel alone, and how God has shown me that I am never alone nor beyond hope. The last-seeded horse, “Rich Strike” and jockey, “Sonny Leon”, won the derby this year. Every time he passed another team, it seemed like he would get stuck, but he never did. Every small opportunity was seized by this team, and they beat the odds 80:1. I wonder, if he had been seeded first, would the result have been the same? During the times in my life when I have been beaten down and said yes anyway, God has given me the guts and gumption to try that much harder, trusting I will keep going for as long as the race is. God puts me in the perfect position to make a difference in this race, giving me everything I need to cross the finish line. You don’t have to be in the race all the time, but when you are, you have to allow God to take the reins. He will move us through whatever opportunity we’ve been given. He has us at every turn, through all of the weather, and through all the breakdowns. His miracles will come. Say yes and give the reins up. Together, you will create joy, peace, happiness, and things will move in your life.   Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda Click here to watch Rich Strike Win Be a Co-Author in the “Healing through Broken Relationships” book https://www.freedomhousepublishingco.com/be%20a%20co-author%20in%20randa's%20collaboration Listen to Randa’s EP “DUTCH7 Lullabies” on Apple music http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1623834376 Listen to Randa’s EP “DUTCH7 Lullabies” on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2BasB7vSDApuv6CLDGB3qI Listen to Randa’s music on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCchsVCJNYCiGRzCvjYC739w Randa’s Website https://randa-dutcher.mykajabi.com/

In this episode, I’m joined by my favorite guest, my husband, to talk about the ups and downs of our relationship. Since we’ve been married and remarried, we have a few anniversaries around the holidays. We choose to celebrate each year in May, which is the anniversary of our first kiss. We were just teens when we met at a graduation party, and now we’ve officially been kissing for 27 years. We’ve taken the 27 years of gained experience, knowledge, and time taken figuring it out together and poured it into our book. When we talk to people about what has worked in our relationship or are offering advice, what stands out is that people really want hope. A little hope goes a long way. There was so much we didn’t yet understand during our first marriage. The second time around, we’ve been able to put together what support means to each of us. What it really boils down to is understanding the unique needs of your partner and communicating about them openly. The idea of falling out of love needs to be reframed. Even in difficult times, the depth of love may lessen, but you can never really fall out of it. This is especially true when you’ve had kids together. If you feel like you’re falling out of love, what you might actually be missing is a connection to The Divine. This can be an anchor to facilitate a greater connection to your partner. A relationship is a living, breathing organism, and it takes effort to maintain. Acknowledging where you may have more masculine or feminine energy, no matter what your role in the partnership is, can also help you navigate your differences. It’s not about being perfect. You will squabble, but you can learn to figure it out.   Join us on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda  @thisisdutcher Be a Co-Author in the “Healing through Broken Relationships” book https://www.freedomhousepublishingco.com/be%20a%20co-author%20in%20randa's%20collaboration Listen to Randa’s EP “DUTCH7 Lullabies” on Apple music http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1623834376 Listen to Randa’s EP “DUTCH7 Lullabies” on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2BasB7vSDApuv6CLDGB3qI Listen to Randa’s music on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCchsVCJNYCiGRzCvjYC739w Randa’s Website https://randa-dutcher.mykajabi.com/

Dana Parker is an intuitive life coach who has a true gift with words, as you’ll hear in this episode. She is certified in hypnotherapy, sound healing, and energy healing. She’s passionate about gaining the tools needed for her own healing journey and has been teaching personal development for over a decade, elevating the level of feminine voices everywhere she goes.  We discuss how the way we speak to ourselves matters. I’ve often described myself as “little Randa,” and while this might be true for my physical self, these words do not describe all I am capable of in this world. It’s okay to take up space; to be big and be bold. Women share a common experience of judging their bodies, regardless of what they look like.  It’s important to address and challenge the unhelpful thoughts we have about our bodies. Dana does not believe body love means loving your body every day. It’s simply acknowledging the difference between truth and stories. Loving your body is a choice, and it takes work. It’s about embracing all your body does for you, even in small ways.  We all go through times of struggle, and Dana shares tips on getting through it in a healthy way. Allowing yourself to just be, even for a few minutes, can help you navigate a difficult transition. Moms tend to struggle taking alone time, but alone time is vital to showing up as the mom you want to be. All emotions are acceptable, and what you do with them matters. As a woman, you don’t have to hold in your anger or not say how you feel. Being accountable for your emotions and working through them in the moment will improve your relationships with the people you love the most. Meeting yourself with self-compassion will have a positive ripple effect in your life. Join Dana https://www.innerworldmovement.com/ https://www.instagram.com/innerworld.dana/ Apply to be an Author in The Healing Through Broken Relationships Book Become a Collaborative Author Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda

Do you invite the divine to bring light and life to your life and purpose?  I’m so excited to share that I’ve finished my children’s book, and I’m more than halfway through writing my book about love and marriage. Also, I have an upcoming mastermind, called Shine Bright. This masterclass is about reigniting the light within you that has hidden your gifts or made your purpose feel impossible. It runs from June 1-August 31, 2022. This will be a small group so DM me ASAP to see if this is a fit for you! I’m doing this mastermind because when I woke up to my gifts during my divorce, it afforded me the time and space to weed out my fears, hone in on my gifts, and heal. When we as women say yes to our gifts, our relationships and our families heal. Recently, in a space of healing, I saw my heavenly mother. If you’re thinking it’s weird, maybe it is. But before you judge me, hear me out. I saw her as a sacred spider in a divine web, tapping different paths and activating creations—bringing light and divinity to these creations. Spiders are patient. They don’t pursue prey or scavenge. All that they need is brought to them. In the web of life, we can allow the divine to activate our creations in a way that helps us bring them to the world. How can you lead a legacy, and what is your legacy? I asked God these same questions, and the message I received was to start by supporting the next generation in realizing their dreams. I’ve been shown, one step after another, how the bigger picture becomes clearer. Slowly, we learn we’re being prepared for bigger and better things, with God as our collaborator and partner. It would be short-sighted to not invite God, our divine mother, and our angels, into everything we do if we want to make a big impact. Message me to apply for The Shine Bright Mastermind beginning June 1. Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda

Today I’m chatting with guest Joyce Brinton, an energy healer. She teaches vision board classes, does muscle testing, and is also a mom of four.  Joyce and her husband put on amazing classes together, which is where Joyce helped me step into and experience the gift of joy and fulfillment. In 2011, Joyce’s oldest was going to college, and she felt like she had lost her purpose. She herself had an educational background in psychology, but never pursued a career while raising her kids full-time. Unsure what to do next, she decided to create a vision board. She wrote she would travel on a mission to empower women and help them use their voice, but she didn’t actually know how this would ever come to be. Six months later, Joyce was given the opportunity to travel to China for five weeks to teach a course on empowering women to use their voice—just as she’d written on her board. Between getting her passport and being away from home for five weeks, this was a challenging experience for her. At the same time, it taught Joyce how to say yes to life. Joyce shares more about her experiences with energy healing and muscle testing, including how she’s found this power in her own life. When you begin a session with Joyce, the first thing she’ll ask is “what’s disturbing your peace?” The reason is because no matter the scale, it’s disturbing you. If Joyce could leave the audience with anything today, she would say listen to what your heart is telling you to do, because it knows the direction to take you. For some, this is a new concept. We’re so used to listening to our thoughts that we forget to drop down into our hearts. Take a deep breath, ground yourself, and listen. Find Joyce http://www.muscletestingacademy.com http://www.yourhealingevolution.com   Joyce is offering a free energy cleanse video https://www.yourhealingevolution.com/podcastform   Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda

In today’s episode, I’m sharing what I learned from honoring the message of “not yet”. Finding the right people to connect with is a beautiful space to be in, and this is the space I found myself in at a recent retreat. The environment brought out a collaborative energy and an exchange of ideas that lifted everyone up—even those of us who were working towards different goals. At this retreat, I was determined to start shaping my messaging for a book I’m writing about divorce and marriage, which I hope will promote healing in others. The idea to write a book on this subject came several years ago when my husband and I got remarried and a friend of mine, who happens to be an author, suggested I write about it. The process of getting remarried to my husband wasn’t seamless. When he first approached me about getting back together, I would ask God weekly for guidance. “Do I remarry this man? Is this a must because he’s the father of my children?” But I kept getting the same message back, which was simply this: “not yet.” This message turned out to be a blessing. “Not yet” gave me the space I needed to heal. I was continually working on the trauma I’d been through with our divorce, having a baby while single, and the heartache I endured. I also needed to process the good things that came out of it, including the resilience I found in myself. Eventually, the answer came at me loud and clear. I realized I would always have a deep, infinite love for him, and I’m thankful we were able to have a second chance. Now, I see how “not yet” has played out in writing this book. By waiting, I was able to grow and learn. Now, I can write the book from a place of healing rather than pain.   Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda

I am welcoming Hollie Warnick in this episode to talk about empowerment and the power of saying yes. Hollie is a behavioral kinesiologist, author, healer, and mother. She creates art, coursework, journals, and more for wellness and enjoyment. Hollie is also the host of the “Hollie Would” podcast where she takes listeners on a playful, spiritual journey each episode while encouraging others to be authentic and show up in life as they truly are. Growing up, Hollie experienced hardships that shaped the person she’s become today. Her mother was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID). Watching her mother struggle led her to experience the world through another person’s eyes. She ended up going to a specific type of therapy that took her out of victim mode and into feeling empowered, which is the therapy she practices today: behavioral kinesiology. Last year, Hollie started saying yes more. In the past, saying no felt safer. She realized she could create the time and space to allow creations to be brought out through her. Hollie is willing to say yes to all things in the creative realm, which led her to writing, podcasting, and more. In motherhood and in life, it takes a lot of energy to try and maintain control. The truth is that as much as you try, you can’t control everything. If Hollie can share one message today, it’s encouragement to say yes more. You never know what’s going to come from saying yes.   Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda     Connect with Hollie: FB/Instagram: @Hollie.Warnick TikTok: @Hollieiam Discover the tools to heal: https://msha.ke/holliewould Hollie’s Freebie: https://hollie.mykajabi.com/opt-in-for-holiday-2021-podcast-meditation-1c96d9df-1a0a-4ab4-950a-305328f7cc65

Today on the podcast, I want to talk about perception versus reality. What you think and what is true aren’t always the same thing, and unlearning your perceptions of yourself that are untrue can help you to let go of what holds you back. For most of my life, I have tried to live inside a box of black and white. But, in recent months, I’ve started to see that things are greyer. God is not necessarily black and white, and experiencing Him in this way, without putting parameters on Him and understanding that He doesn’t see me in plain black and white, has been truly eye-opening.    Recently, we went to the NFR and I just wasn’t feeling good. We were sat close to the arena next to the ropers box and became friendly with a couple sitting near us. We talked about our experiences and my love of rodeo, and the guy asked if we had ever been to the Houston Rodeo. He invited us to go and stay with them and experience it.   I was hesitant. We didn’t know these people, but Aaron and I decided to go and experience something new. Going and meeting new people and getting outside of myself was an interesting experience. Hearing our friends’ perception of me when he introduced me to others made my “oh but” alarm go off. My perception of myself was that I am not enough. It opened my eyes to how I give excuses about perceptions and compliments about myself. It is all tied to perfectionism and how I feel that if it isn’t perfect, it isn’t good enough. In truth, beauty is in the practice. God knows you aren’t perfect but He still holds you in His love.   Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda

I want to talk about the Divine Cup of Miracles and how to keep your own cup full on today’s show. Firstly, I want to share my collaboration with others to create a book. We have created a book about collaborating with the divine, and it was released, February 22, 2022. A portion of the proceeds will be going towards the Centers for Hope, which are will create a place for people to recover from suicidal ideations. You can find this book on Amazon with the link below. https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09T2PJ5L5&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_FBPDKMVJ0G490FZM2NSK A few Sundays ago, as I sat in church during the Sacrament, I came to a realization as the tray of symbolic water was presented to me. The cup closest to me was completely empty, but there were at least 30 other cups that weren’t. Those 30 cups represent God’s love and gifts. They are abundant, and even if you feel that you are an empty cup, there is more out there for you to receive. Even if you are unable to receive God’s blessings all at once, if you partake a little at a time and learn how to use it, that is how we can receive His love. Growing up, I put constraints on His power and love. I perceived His gifts through the lens of what I can accept. Now, I see and feel that His gifts and love are infinite. The rains can pour down at any time to fill your cup. When we fill our cup with possibility and collaborate with God and the Heavenly Mother, our cup can overflow, but we can share it with others. There is no set limit on God’s love. Ask Him what He wants you to receive.   Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda

When you think you can’t try anymore, just push through once more. When I was little, I lived in a small town in Arizona. My parents were working and going to school. I was lucky to be looked after by other relatives when they were away. Once when my Grandma Stratton was watching me, there was an animal caught in a trap around the side of the house. She told me to go into the house because she knew she was going to have to put the creature out of its misery. I waited for a second, then followed her and watched as her first attempt failed. Without hesitating, I said, “hit it again Grandma, you can do it.” She told me this story so many times. She passed away in 2015 and I miss hearing her recount this story, her jokes, her poems, and her wisdom! As I have been writing my book, I was reminded of this story, and I thought that it was such a wonderful message. We might not hit it out of the park, we might fall down, but if we get up again and again and keep trying, we will get there. You will not know unless you try. Keep going, just try one more time. Overcoming the doubt and striding headfirst towards your goal is what moves you closer to it. Reach out for help, we all have different voices and angels pushing us through, we just have to listen to them.   Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda

In today’s episode, I am joined by my father Mike Stratton DSc, PT, ATC, MA. He is also the owner of Stratton Sports Medicine. It seems that there are many divisions in our Nations/World right now. How can we stand up, see that we can have a disagreement and not be disagreeable, and be unified as communities? My dad and I explore this question and a few others in this episode. I hope that as we have witnessed the attack on Ukraine this week. We can ask ourselves these very questions. Find ways to be more unified. See that we have more in common than we know and truly love our neighbors as ourselves. My dad is one of the greatest friends of my life. He has helped make me who I am today and has been there for me through everything. He has a doctorate in sports, science, and physical therapy and a master’s in athletic training and biomechanics. He has traveled and trained with many celebrities and Olympic athletes. He grew up in a family of eleven siblings and learned how to put his best foot forward in every way. From the age of 5, he was riding a Shetland pony called Henry and has been in the rodeo world on and off all his life. He took a break for 10 years while going to college.  He says there is nothing like a great family, great friends, and great horses. At 12, Mike got his first job as a paperboy and would ride his Welsh pony Pistol through town delivering the papers, and his work ethic won him a trip to Disneyland. My father and I are now putting on Cowboy Up and Cowgirl Up camps. The camps are aimed at helping young people to learn confidence, joy, and how to build relationships. Learning to work with and ride a horse is a great confidence builder and at the same time, you are building a relationship with that horse. Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda To apply for Cowboy Up Camp Click here https://forms.gle/51CCYZBLQx9KrxRL7

In today’s episode, I am joined by my father Mike Stratton DSc, PT, ATC, MA. He is also the owner of Stratton Sports Medicine. My dad is one of the greatest friends of my life. He has helped make me who I am today and has been there for me through everything. He has a doctorate in sports, science, and physical therapy and a master’s in athletic training and biomechanics. He has traveled and trained with many celebrities and Olympic athletes. He grew up in a family of eleven siblings and learned how to put his best foot forward in every way. From the age of 5, he was riding a Shetland pony called Henry and has been in the rodeo world on and off all his life. He took a break for 10 years while going to college.  He says there is nothing like a great family, great friends, and great horses. At 12, Mike got his first job as a paperboy and would ride his Welsh pony Pistol through town delivering the papers, and his work ethic won him a trip to Disneyland. My father and I are now putting on Cowboy Up and Cowgirl Up camps. The camps are aimed at helping young people to learn confidence, joy, and how to build relationships. Learning to work with and ride a horse is a great confidence builder and at the same time, you are building a relationship with that horse. In my own life, through my divorce, my dad helped me become a better horsewoman and it helped me so much to know my own capabilities. It’s about connecting with yourself and your purpose.   Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda To apply for Cowboy Up Camp Click here https://forms.gle/51CCYZBLQx9KrxRL7