Episode 4 - Expanding your Comfort Zone

Gifts in Strange Wrapping Paper

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The War and Treaty’s Michael and Tanya Trotter grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington, DC, respectively, but both have family roots in the South. They also grew up in the musical traditions of their churches – Tanya in the Black Baptist Church and Michael in the Seventh Day Adventist Church – where they learned the power of song to move people. After becoming a father at a very young age, Michael eventually joined the armed forces and served in Iraq and Germany, where he took up songwriting as a way of dealing with his experiences there. Meanwhile Tanya embarked on a singing and acting career after a breakthrough appearance in Sister Act 2 alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Lauryn Hill. Now, after a long and sometimes traumatic journey, Michael and Tanya are married, touring, winning all sorts of awards, and set to release their fifth album together, and their fourth as The War and Treaty. Sid talks to Michael and Tanya about the new record, Plus One , as well as their collaboration with Miranda Lambert, what it was like to record at FAME studios in Muscle Shoals, and how they’re blending country, soul, gospel, and R&B. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Gifts in Strange Wrapping Paper

Episode 4 - Expanding your Comfort Zone

Gifts in Strange Wrapping Paper

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In this deeply personal and reflective episode of A Gift in Strange Wrapping Paper , Kelly Goetz opens up about facing unexpected challenges and the emotional turmoil that comes with them. She shares her current struggles, including her husband's recent job loss, and how it has reignited old patterns of stress and overwork. Kelly recounts her past experiences with financial uncertainty and how she instinctively turns to productivity and problem-solving in difficult times. She explores the influence of her upbringing—her father’s relentless work ethic and her mother’s resourcefulness—and how these lessons shaped her own approach to life’s hardships. Through this journey, she recognizes her tendency to overcompensate by working harder and pushing herself beyond healthy limits. However, she also realizes the importance of pausing, observing her patterns, and making conscious choices to respond differently. She introduces a four-step process to break old cycles and cultivate a healthier approach to challenges: Pause and Observe – Recognizing recurring stress patterns. Reflect on Desires – Asking the heart what it truly wants. Trust the Process – Surrendering to change instead of forcing control. Celebrate Small Wins – Acknowledging progress in shifting towards healthier responses. Kelly emphasizes that setbacks are often setups for growth. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own stress responses and see their struggles as opportunities for transformation. As she works through her own patterns, she reminds us that healing is a journey, and with awareness and intention, we can reshape our reactions to life’s challenges. She closes with a message of gratitude and encouragement, inviting listeners to recognize the hidden gifts within their own hardships. Send us a text Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | YouTube Do you have a story of resilience that has led you to self-discovery, transformation and discovered a new purpose? What guided you through the difficult times? Write a short synopsis of the story you would like to share. W e truly would love to hear about it. We will respond and if your story fits our listeners needs we will contact you with a scheduling link. Please add, "Podcast Interview Suggestion" as subject line. With Infinite Love & Gratitude…

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Episode 4 - Expanding your Comfort Zone 33:50

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In this episode, Kelly explores the complex emotions surrounding grief and loss, offering a heartfelt and reflective discussion on navigating difficult times. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a job, or a significant relationship, grief manifests in various ways, and each individual’s healing process is unique. Key Takeaways: Recognizing Grief in All Forms – Any form of loss, whether expected or unexpected, can bring about grief, and it’s important to honor those emotions rather than compare them to others' experiences. The Nature of Support – Sometimes, the people we expect to show up for us may not, while unexpected individuals become sources of strength. The "Winter Season" of Life – Grief can feel like a season of winter—slow, isolating, and heavy. But just as nature moves forward into spring, healing also comes in time. Personal Growth Through Adversity – Though it may not be immediately clear, painful experiences often hold hidden lessons and opportunities for personal growth. The Role of Meaning in Healing – One of the most impactful ways to navigate grief is to assign a new, empowering meaning to the experience, helping transform pain into purpose. Self-Care and Listening to Personal Needs – Healing is personal, and recognizing what is truly needed—whether it’s solitude, conversation, creative expression, or physical activity—is crucial to moving forward. A Simple Healing Technique – The episode ends with a guided meditation and a technique using neurovascular points on the forehead and head to help process grief and find calm. Even in moments of deep sorrow, life continues to unfold, bringing new experiences and opportunities for growth. Through patience, self-awareness, and support, grief can evolve into resilience and inspiration. Infinite Love & Gratitude Follow this link for Bonus Content Send us a text Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | YouTube Do you have a story of resilience that has led you to self-discovery, transformation and discovered a new purpose? What guided you through the difficult times? Write a short synopsis of the story you would like to share. W e truly would love to hear about it. We will respond and if your story fits our listeners needs we will contact you with a scheduling link. Please add, "Podcast Interview Suggestion" as subject line. With Infinite Love & Gratitude…

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In this episode, Kelly explores the profound concept of intuition and how it manifests in various ways and is an integral part of who we are. The episode is particularly significant as Kelly reflects on her daughter’s 17th golden birthday and the importance of listening to the subtle nudges of intuition. These nudges ensured that Kelly knew that even after the devastating loss of her son, even when wrapped in the “strange wrapping paper” of uncertainty and fear, she was destined to be the mother of a daughter. Join Kelly as she provides heartfelt anecdotes about the moments when trusting her intuition led to unexpected blessings, including the birth of her wonderful daughter. Send us a text Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | YouTube Do you have a story of resilience that has led you to self-discovery, transformation and discovered a new purpose? What guided you through the difficult times? Write a short synopsis of the story you would like to share. W e truly would love to hear about it. We will respond and if your story fits our listeners needs we will contact you with a scheduling link. Please add, "Podcast Interview Suggestion" as subject line. With Infinite Love & Gratitude…

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