Bonus: Three Years Later…Look What We Picked Up Along the Way

Three years ago today, I pressed “publish” on the very first episode of The Hearts Hello. I had no idea where this journey would lead, who it would connect me with, or how much it would transform me along the way.

This isn’t just a celebration of another year. It’s a moment to pause, look back, and recognize that every conversation, every challenge, every breakthrough, and every lesson has been preparing us for what’s next.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your journey is leading somewhere, this episode is for you. Sometimes we don’t realize what we’ve gained until we stop long enough to look behind us.

Thank you for walking with me for three incredible years. Season Four is here, and I can’t wait for what’s next.

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Transcript

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Woohoo!

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Guess what you all? Today is a special day. Not because I have some huge announcement, not because we are changing everything, but because we're three years old today. On August 4th, 2023, I hit publish on the very first episode of The Hearts Hello. My gosh, three years. Whether you've been here since episode one, or you just found us this week, or this is your very first episode. I just want to say thank you for choosing to spend your most precious commodity with me each and every week.

Three-Year Anniversary Gratitude

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I just want to say thank you for allowing me into your headphones, your cars, your walks, your kitchens, your quiet moments, and sometimes into the middle of some difficult seasons. Like I do not take that lightly. And if I'm being honest, I don't think either one of us is the same person that we were three years ago. Like when I started this podcast, I thought I was creating a space where I could just encourage other people. But what I didn't realize was that every single episode was also changing me. And when I say changing me, meaning every episode that I would put out, somehow, some way, there was something going on in my life, if not that week, not too far behind, to make sure that I am truly in alignment with what it is that I am sharing with you with you all, what I am teaching each and every week. And so sometimes, you

How The Podcast Changed Me

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know, the very thing that you think you're giving away is the thing that's quietly is transforming you too. And so as I sat over this weekend just thinking about this anniversary and praying about where we were headed next, I found myself reflecting, not just on the podcast, but on this journey. Because this has never just been a podcast for me. It's been a walk, it's been real-time growth. Like you all have celebrated with me, you've cried with me, you've watched me ask questions that I didn't always have the answers to. You've watched me wrestle through decisions and watched me learn boundaries, discipline, discernment, how to use my voice in places where I used to stay quiet. So you all have watched me recognize that integrity isn't just about how we show up for everyone else, but it's also about how we show up for ourselves. So it kind of hit me over this weekend. Like none of those conversations were ever random. Like I said, every single one of them was preparing us, you, me, we, for where we're getting ready to go. And I don't know about you all, but have you ever looked back over your life and realized something made sense that didn't make sense while you were living it? That's exactly where I found myself. See, I wasn't trying to create content, I was trying to figure out like what sounded good. I was simply reflecting and I realized something that every season left me with something. See, some seasons gave me wisdom, some gave me courage and boundaries and peace, some gave me confidence, questions, clarity. But none of them, when I say none of them, left me empty. See, every season left something in my hands, and that's when it all clicked for me. Like maybe that's what this next season is really about. You know,

Every Season Leaves Something

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not chasing the next door, not forcing something open, not trying to figure everything out, but really recognizing what we've already picked up along the way. Because here's what I've learned life has a way of making us believe that we're always missing something. What do they call it? Um, FOMO, fear of missing out, like if I could just get this, or if this door would just open, if this opportunity would just happen, if this person would just, but what if, what if we've been carrying exactly what we need for the next season and just haven't recognized it yet? What if every hard conversation, every disappointment, every lesson, every breakthrough, every moment where you chose yourself, every time you decided to tell the truth, every boundary, every act of obedience, every single one of those moments was placing something in your hand. And I think sometimes we're so focused on what's in front of us that we never stop long enough to appreciate what we've already gained. And I don't know about you, but I think it's healthy to pause. Like we talked about those sela moments to celebrate, to reflect. Not because we're finished, like we got work to do, but because it's important to recognize how far we've come.

FOMO Versus What You Carry

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So three years ago, I couldn't have imagined where this podcast, where this show would lead. I couldn't have imagined the conversations we'd had, the community that would grow, the lives that would be touched, including my own. And while I don't know everything that's ahead, I can honestly say this. I am so excited. I'm excited about this next season. I'm excited about where we're headed today. I'm excited about the conversations we're about to have because I believe this next series isn't just to give you something to think about. I believe it's going to help us recognize something we've already been carrying. So, heart seekers, welcome to season four. And over the next several weeks, we're going to begin talking about those keys. Not the physical keys, life keys, the things we've gained through experience, the lessons that unlock new levels of understanding, the truths that change how we see ourselves, how we see people, how we move through this world. Because sometimes the greatest breakthrough isn't finding another door, it's realizing that you've been collecting keys all along. So today, don't rush. Take a few moments, look back over the last year, maybe even the last three years, and ask yourself: what have I picked up that I didn't have before?

Welcome To Season Four Keys

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Not what have I lost, not what didn't work out, not what I wished had happened, what have I gained? What has life placed in my hands? Because I have a feeling, just a feeling. To answer that question is going to unlock more than you realize. So again, thank you for walking this journey with me. Thank you for trusting me. Thank you for growing with me. And here's to three incredible years, and here's to everything that's waiting for us in season four. And as always, keep listening to your heart, and I'll

Look Back Ask What You Gained

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meet you right back here.