Embracing Authenticity: Mary Crafts on Women Optimizing Wellness
In this engaging episode of Radio Daybreak, hosts Becks, Jen Banks, and Michelle Orton feature Mary Crafts, a remarkable author, podcaster, speaker, healer, and entrepreneur as their special guest. Mary shares her transformative journey described in her book 'Unbounded: From Sorrow to Summit' and discusses themes of self-acceptance, vulnerability, and resilience. She reflects on pivotal moments, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and overcoming personal fears, emphasizing the power of embracing authenticity.
Additionally, the show highlights community events like novel farmer's markets and local business networking meetings.
00:00 Introduction to Radio Daybreak
00:21 Meet Mary Crafts: A Woman of Many Talents
01:02 Studio Announcements and Fun Tidbits
01:26 Farmer's Market Highlights
02:41 Local Business Spotlight
03:04 Interview with Mary Crafts Begins
04:20 Mary Crafts' Pivotal Transformation
11:17 Climbing Kilimanjaro: A Journey of Resilience
17:37 Facing Fears and Embracing Vulnerability
23:46 The Root of All Fears
24:37 Choosing a Word for the Year
24:58 Permission to Keep Singing
25:51 Being Enough
27:37 Persistence and Excellence
29:11 Intentionality and Momentum
30:33 Challenges of Midlife Women
32:01 The Power of Social Circles
32:19 Flexibility and Expectations
33:35 Perfectionism and Aging
36:02 Reframing 'Should' and 'Need'
45:56 The Importance of Gratitude
47:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts