Brooke's Babbles

In this heartfelt conversation, Jodie LaCroix shares her profound journey of love, loss, and healing after the tragic accident that left her husband paralyzed. She discusses her deep faith, the importance of the Latin Mass, and how her experiences led her to write a book about grief and hope. Jodie emphasizes the significance of communication in relationships, the role of free will in our lives, and the beauty of marriage, even amidst challenges. Her story serves as a testament to finding purpose in pain and the power of love and faith in navigating life's trials.

Duration: 00:59:34

In this episode titled 'The Butterfly Effect', Brooke explores the concept of interconnectedness through personal stories and reflections on kindness. She discusses the chaos theory's butterfly effect, illustrating how small actions can lead to significant outcomes. Through her experiences, she emphasizes the importance of positivity and the goodness in people, encouraging listeners to spread kindness in their daily lives.

Duration: 00:06:03

In this episode of Brooks Babbles, Brooke emphasizes the importance of practicing gratitude not just during Thanksgiving, but throughout the year. She shares personal anecdotes about how being a mother has influenced her perspective on gratitude and the importance of modeling positive behavior for her son. Brooke encourages listeners to appreciate the beauty in everyday life and to find moments of gratitude, no matter how small. She highlights the connection we all share through nature and the stars, urging everyone to spread positivity and light in the world.

Duration: 00:05:52

In this episode of Brooks Babbles, Brooke Kuhn interviews Michael Stanford, a financial advisor from Upstream Financial. Michael shares his journey from aspiring military service to discovering his passion for finance and entrepreneurship. He discusses the influence of his family, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and his faith journey that led him back to the Lord. Michael emphasizes the importance of community, masculinity, and the psychological aspects of money management, while also addressing common misconceptions about financial advising. He concludes with insights on the role of money in fulfilling one's purpose and the importance of integrating...

Duration: 00:32:25

In this conversation, Kati Zuromski shares her journey from freelancing to establishing a successful agency. She discusses the fears and challenges of leaving a stable job and how a transformative event pushed her to fully commit to her business. The discussion highlights the importance of taking risks and embracing change for personal and professional growth.

Duration: 00:44:20

Officially announcing the launch LifeStories Heirlooms! I've had the privilege of listening to my grandma's stories my entire life and I always felt like I had to find a way to preserve them so I started a new business that preserves stories in keepsake books and audiobooks. In this episode I'm sharing a clip from my beloved grandma's LifeStories interviews and discussing themes from her story.

Duration: 00:10:08

Joining me on Brooke's Babbles is Jeff Althaus, managing attorney of Althaus Law in Northglenn, Colorado. In this episode we get to hear Jeff's journey to becoming an Estate Planning & Probate attorney, his values and how they align with his work, and some tips on how to learn more about this field of law to protect your family and legacy.

Behind every business is a person with a dream, which is why Brooke's Babbles is on a mission to build connections by shining the spotlight on stories behind businesses.

Duration: 00:43:40

The next time you experience disappointment or loss or anything in between, I challenge you to put on your rose-colored glasses and look for the ways this moment is preparing you to offer a helping hand down the road and what it’s trying to teach you.

About Brooke’s Babbles Brooke’s Babbles is a podcast and blog where storytelling meets soul. Hosted by marketing consultant and professional babbler Brooke, Brooke’s Babbles offers honest conversations, insightful tips, and real life stories. Whether you're here for storytelling, connection, mindset shifts, or a dose of inspiration, you’re in the...

Duration: 00:04:06

We live in a world that sometimes makes love feel like a transaction — only worth it if it’s returned, acknowledged, or lasts forever. But real love doesn’t work that way.

In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal reflection on what it means to love fully, even when things don’t go the way we hoped. From friendships that drift to relationships that end, I’ll talk about why every act of love leaves an imprint — on the people we give it to, and on ourselves.

Whether you’re grieving, healing, or simply wondering...

Duration: 00:11:41

If you’re anything like me you try to make the most of every season, especially summer. The blue skies, hot sun, and sound of splashes and laughter in the pool are missed once school starts again and yearned for during the cold months. Each season only comes once per year and though we know it will come again next year and every year after this, things will be different.

Children give us the wonderful gift called the reminder that time is fleeting. I took my son to a splash pad recently with a friend of mine an...

Duration: 00:09:55

Brooke’s Babbles: The Cracked Coffee Cup

This babble was inspired by a coffee mug my sister gave me on her wedding day as a thank-you for being her maid of honor. Nearly four years later, that mug sits beside me as I record—cracked but cherished. That little crack, likely from carelessly tossing a hand-wash-only mug into the dishwasher, hasn’t stopped me from loving or using it.

Why talk about a cracked coffee cup? Because sometimes the smallest, most ordinary things hold the most meaning. This blog isn’t just about big life moments—...

Duration: 00:09:43

Intro

The blog that this episode is based off of was written in my notes app on my phone the other day while I was making protein waffles and my dog Lulu was staring up at me hoping for me to drop one, and this was a reminder once again that as a mom I do things differently and when I can, even if it’s not while sitting at a deskMy saying is, “if you want something done ask a mom to do it” because we have so many things that we’re constantly juggling, yes, but that’s a...

Duration: 00:09:02

Paradox of perfection: it expects us to achieve everything with a gold metal yet it prevents us from even starting. It paralyzes us. Brooke is diving in on tips for overcoming perfection.

Duration: 00:11:23

Introducing Brooke's Babbles and your host, Brooke. Episode 1 is all about the purpose of this podcast and what I hope it sparks in your heart :)

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