Some conversations open a door inside us that we didn’t even know was waiting. This episode is one of those sacred moments. I had the honor of speaking with Sandra Kobsar, a VIP guest from the Speak Truth to Live Summit, whose honest and emotional journey moved me deeply. Sandra is a licensed professional counselor and behavioral mental health specialist who supports children through resilience-building. But in this conversation, she allows herself to be seen. She shares her truth in real time and invites us into her process of reclaiming her voice and choosing her own authority.

Sandra is not broken. She is powerful, aware, and incredibly brave. You will hear her emotion. You will feel her truth. And you might see parts of your own story in hers. If you have ever felt stuck or silenced, I hope this conversation helps you remember that your voice is ready when you are.

Topics We Covered:

• Why your healing doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful
• Reclaiming your voice and honoring your truth
• How childhood wounds shape our adult stories
• When a triggering moment becomes your awakening
• Giving yourself permission to create, speak, and lead
• Moving from therapy to soul work and coaching

Key Takeaways:

• You are your own authority — not your past, not others
• Even chaos can be the beginning of clarity
• Your truth doesn’t need a polished package — it needs your voice
• Sometimes, healing happens when we speak instead of stay silent
• Every step forward is a win, even if you’re still afraid
• Soul work starts with choosing to see yourself differently

Resources & Links:

• Explore the Speak Truth to Live Summit and join as a VIP:
  https://theadventureparadox.com/speaktruth

Speak your truth.
To connect with Sandra, email her at: sandra.kobsar@outlook.com

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A Tribute to Love, Marriage, and Growing Together

Thirteen years ago, I said “yes” to a life of adventure — not just in wild places, but in partnership. In this special anniversary minisode, I’m reflecting on what marriage has taught me: the beauty, the challenges, and the unexpected ways we grow into new versions of ourselves alongside the ones we love.

This is a love letter, a story of becoming not just a bride, but a wife, a mother, and a true partner in life. I share a few stories and memories that remind me why we chose each other and continue to choose each other every single day.

Inside this episode:

• A personal tribute to my husband on our 13th wedding anniversary
• What horses, marriage, and parenting have in common
• A reminder that we are always becoming — together
• Why love is more than a feeling, it’s a practice
• How we met (yes, literally in a prayer) and how that miracle still unfolds
• Reflections on blessing, presence, and showing up fully in relationship

If you’re curious about our love story, listen to the full episode on The Miracle of How We Met — it’s one of my favorite stories to tell.

And if you haven’t yet, check out Jackie Woodside’s powerful interview in the Speak Truth to Live Summit:
👉 www.theadventureparadox.com/speaktruth

Wherever you are in your journey — newlywed, long-time partner, solo traveler — may you find ways to bless and be blessed. And if love feels hard, may you return to the truth of it. You’re not alone.

Thanks for listening and being part of this wild, beautiful ride.

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Sometimes the most profound teachers are the ones who never speak a word. Horses have a way of showing us what we most need to see in ourselves, if only we’re willing to listen.

In this episode, I welcome back the deeply gifted Kim McElroy, a visionary artist, author, and intuitive who has inspired me for years through her devotion to the soul of the horse. Kim has a unique ability to listen beyond words, to tune into the messages animals carry, and to translate their wisdom through her art and storytelling.

We revisit her connection with her beloved mare, Dharma, a post-traumatic ex-racehorse whose journey opened Kim's heart and path as an animal communicator. Kim shares the extraordinary moment she discovered Dharma’s reflection in her own eye, and how that image eventually became a key part of a bestselling oracle deck.

We explore powerful questions like whether horses choose their roles with us, and how we can better honor their spiritual presence. Kim also tells the story of receiving a vision of the Council of Horses, a sacred gathering that inspired her newest work and Oracle deck.

Whether you have horses in your life or simply feel called by their presence, this conversation will remind you of the magic that lives in deep connection and quiet listening.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

- The story behind the miracle of Dharma’s Reflection
- How Kim learned to listen to horses and herself through animal communication
- Reflections on healing, soul contracts, and the emotional lives of ex-racehorses
- The spiritual journey that led to the Council of Horses
- Insights into the evolving role of horses in therapy and human growth
- The art of creating sacred work with animals as your guides

Resources and Links:
Kim’s art and Oracle decks: www.spiritofhorse.com
Send one of Kim’s Spirit of Horse e-cards: www.spiritofhorsecards.com
Follow Kim on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpiritOfHorseGallery/

If you have ever felt moved by the gaze of a horse or longed for a deeper connection with the natural world, this episode is for you.

Tune in and let Kim’s story open your heart to the beauty, presence, and purpose that lives within and around us.

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