Come Towards Delight

Rachel Walton ON: Overcoming loss of parents at a young age. Focusing on Light, Processing Negative Emotions, C.O.P.E, Becoming a Life Coach.

My wife Alisha and I met Rachel and her husband Kevin during the beginning stages of COVID as my wife and I were walking near Utah Lake. We stopped to play at the play ground for a few minutes and not long after Rachel, Kevin, and their kids stopped to play as well. Being the Social person that I am and due to the lack of Human contact that COVID put us all through, I had to say hello and as we got to talking Alisha and I were so grateful that God had us cross paths. They are an amazing family and have so many unique qualities accompanied by warm hearts and souls. Kevin is a Lego fan, so right away we were excited to hear all about it since our family show has become Lego Masters, and Rachel was so easy to talk to. We learned that she started a podcast called 'The Toughtist' and has spent a great deal of time studying the brain and the affect negative emotions can have on us. So of course I had to invite her to join me on the show to share. She shares some really cool insights and wisdom. I especially appreciated all of her insights for parents in helping children navigate the emotions that they feel.

 

As a life coach who has passed through the tragedy of losing both of her parents at a young age, Rachel has passed through dark times and found effective ways to seek light in life. Rachel is a brilliant person, full of light, and she gives some tips for processing negative emotion and feelings that enter into our lives.

 

Rachel speaks of a skill she calls  C.O.P.E., which is an acronym she uses to define overcoming negative emotions, it stands for 1. Catch it, 2. Observe, 3. Pin Point, and 4. Experience. She talks about how to put C.O.P.E. into practice and how to let emotions "play out" or run their course and not just trying to force them out of our lives or feel ashamed we are feeling them.

 

Rachel is wonderful. Enjoy!

 

 

Spencer Hall ON: Spencer Hall saved my wife Alisha and I's lives after our scooter accident... He talks about the importance of loving others Unconditionally, and giving people grace to grow.

A true hero of my wife Alisha and I's. Spencer Hall saved our lives after a tragic scooter accident that he saw as he was sitting at a red light waiting to turn. Spencer stayed cool and collected himself enough to immediately jump to Alisha Gregson's aid, which as a result most likely kept Alisha from bleeding to death and from being paralyzed because of 7 fractured bones in her neck and spine. As Spencer held Alisha still doing all he could to stop her bleeding from her head and foot, he felt impressed to give her a priesthood blessing. Because of Spencer's quick reaction to the accident and compassionate service to Alisha, we are alive to tell the story. In the years following we have become great friends with Spencer and his love for others and warmth are unparalleled by few others. He shares a very inspiring message about loving others unconditionally, giving grace to ourselves and others, and enjoying the beauty of this life.

 

Spencer Hall, was the creator of Salt City Hoops a blog that covers the Utah Jazz, a past writer for ESPN, and Director of KSL media.. All of this experience gave Spencer experience with people from different backgrounds. He talks about the importance of learning about all walks of life from religious, racial, cultural, etc. Spencer shares some fun memories of conversations with the late Coach Jerry Sloan, and as a blogger for the Utah Jazz. During our conversation Spencer talks about Empathy for others, the importance of empathizing with people different from ourselves and validating the experiences and feelings that they have. He talks about giving others Grace to Grow. We discuss the reality of what we choose to put out into the world and how it will come right back to us, so we can choose to seek for beautiful and good things, which makes life so much better and fulfilling for us. Spencer, offers wonderful insight to some of the Parenting Practices used by his Mother, who has recently passed away, and how as a mother she would embrace the nonsense, letting her kids play while ignoring the clutter, and things that she would do to make sure that her children felt love and felt celebrated. One of the most powerful lessons that Spencer has learned in his life is that one’s Value does not Change to God no matter what we do, and that Grace is not earned by our efforts, but is freely offered to us all, which in return gives us the ability to turnaround and offer that same gift of Grace to the people in our lives.

 

His late mother taught him that messes are fun, clean up can wait, and in the moment be present and connect with those around you. Such an amazing lesson!

 

 

 

Check out Salt City Hoops https://saltcityhoops.com/

 

 

Ashley Knight ON: Overcoming trauma and pain after the Suicide of her husband, and learning to navigate life as a single mother of two small boys.

Ashley's story is one of those stories that you hear and think to yourself, "No way someone could go through all of that, and still be productive and happy in their life", what she experienced causes so much trauma and pain as the dreams of a life that once was were ripped from her life. As a young newlywed Mom of one son and one on the way Ashley's husband, without warning, committed Suicide. Ashley share's her story and experiences of pain and the guilt she felt as a result, almost feeling in some way as if it was her fault. Once the dust from the suicide settled, Ashley was married again but because she was trying to heal fully from the loss of her first husband to suicide she ignored "red flags" with her second husband and it became a very unhealthy marriage which lead to a divorce. Now with feelings of Shame as a result of a failed marriage Ashley thought she was worthless and that her life would amount to nothing more than being a single mom. She learned to trust and rely on the promises of her Savior Jesus Christ and began to have hope again, that is when she met her husband Jeff. She is now a mother of 6, a recent college graduate and looks for opportunities to reach out and uplift anyone in need. Ashley is truly a Delight, light emanates from her and you see it in her eyes! A true story of overcoming all odds and making a beautiful life!  

Dan Gregson ON: Working through Shame from unmet Expectations. Personal Accountability. Divorce. Grace and Excommunication from his Church. Persona...

After living a life of unmet expectations and lies to cover the expectations that he hadn't lived up to Dan was at the end of his rope and ready to throw in the towel for his life. Darkness, shame, and loss of all self respect encompassed his life and a divorce left Dan at Rock Bottom with no hope for a better life.

Grace entered Dan's life as he was excommunicated from his church, this caused him to look into his own soul and face himself to uncover what he truly wanted. Dan learned that by living with vulnerability, personal accountability, and honesty he could have true and lasting joy. All the hurt, pain, and resentment that had held him captive for years was finally released and Dan now lives his authentic life and now has a life full of hope, light, and passion to serve others. Enjoy!

 

Katie Gregson ON: 10+ years working with Youth and Women with broken lives, Katie shares lesson's about Empathy, Vulnerability, and showing up for ...

Katie has worked in an industry for 10+ years that has given her the opportunity and ability to help youth and women facing addiction, living on the streets, growing up in broken homes etc... She has learned the power of vulnerability and its need for people looking to change their lives and find the light in their lives. She speaks about the idea of showing up, practicing empathy, and walking with people through their darkest moments to help them feel loved and personal value again in their lives. Once someone believes in their worth again, they have the ability to own their decisions, be vulnerable with their past, gather their "Team" of support and overcome their darkest hours.

Katie provides an awesome perspective of overcoming darkness and finding delight again based on 10 years working in an industry helping people in their most desperate times. We hope that some of the tools and principles she speaks about will help you do the same for someone in your life. Enjoy!

 

Dr. Jeff Knight ON: Tragedy early in Jeff's life left him with deep wounds, but healing came as Jeff learned to Trust God and listen to His voice. ...

Dr. Jeff Knight ON - Jeff was introduced to tragedy early in his life, his sister Kim was killed in a tragic automobile accident and shortly after as his family was suffering through deep pain and trauma his parents divorced. Without the foundation of family and home Jeff was used to he watched another of his sisters begin to lose herself in her battle with drug addiction. Jeff was determined to learn from the mistakes of others and the tragedies that life had handed him, to do this he learned to look to and trust in God. I have known Jeff for years and seen first hand how he has dealt with and met head on pain and suffering and because of faith he held onto during the darkness he was surrounded by, Jeff is now the first person to Show Up when anyone he knows is in trouble. The empathy he now has the capacity to offer is magnetic and when Jeff shows up with love to lift another, the power of God is with him and miracles happen. I personally am a first hand witness of this as Jeff helped to rescue me from my darkness and alcoholism, bringing love and worth to me when I had none for myself.

Jeff speaks about trusting in God, the power of prayer and direction that God brings to life when you pray, listen and follow promptings that come. He also talks about losing yourself in service to others, and surrounding yourself with people that lift you up.

Dr. Knight is a Chiropractor and just opened a Non-Profit Organization that specializes in serving kids with Autism. Learn more about the amazing work Dr. Knight is doing by checking out his podcast: The World of Autism https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-world-of-autism/id1546530400 or by visiting the website to his Chiropractic Office, True North Chiropractic. https://truenorthchiro.com/

 Jeff is a very wise man, he makes the choice to live with Delight each day and lives a life that inspires and uplifts those around him. His energy is contagious and his Dance moves are magical. Enjoy!!

 

Bailey Roquemore ON: Using faith to fight brain cancer, putting YOUR Team together and surrounding yourself with faithful people rather than negati...

Bailey Roquemore, blew us away. As a young 20 something fighting Glioblastoma Brain Cancer she is strong! I am in awe of the faith that she lives by and her focus on finding her "team" and surrounding herself with people who will fight this battle with her head on. Bailey's positivity and light are recognized by all she crosses paths with, which is mind blowing considering the type of Cancer she is fighting. Dan and I are proud Team Bailey Members and two of her biggest fans. Let her inspire you!

 

Kristin Petrucci ON: Steps to overcome Tragedy and Suicidal feelings, Divorce, How to use and apply Gratitude, Wonder, and Connection for Healing y...

Kristin Petrucci is a public speaker who has quite a story. After having a Grand mal seizure in her sleep she faced a new reality and couldn't connect with her old, happy self, which caused fear to come into her life and even lead her on a path near suicide. Facing an uphill battle Kristin learned tools that helped her learn face her new reality with a new found confidence and passion. She began a quest in search of Gratitude, Wonder, and Connection in her personal life and now that she has regained her life and has awakened her true self she is on a mission to give back and help others who are struggling. We love Kristin's passion and energy, and hope you will too!

 

Mike Gregson ON: Mistakes, Failures, and Addictions left Mike feeling worthless, ashamed on the edge of suicide, A Prayer made all the difference. God Intervened!

Mike discusses his path to finding delight in his life. After a childhood of unfulfilled dreams, ADHD and struggles in School, Depression, and the shame of not living up to unrealistic expectations, Mike’s life changed when he found God began to realize that service to others and getting outside of oneself provides peace and happiness, which lead him to a decision to serve a 2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Indiana. Although Mike’s mission was an incredible experience for him and he returned home “on fire” to continually serve others and live of service, Mike lost his footing, went through a divorce, began drinking and using drugs again, which lead to full blown addiction, and after years of this he found himself all alone in pure shame, guilt, and darkness. On the edge, contemplating suicide Mike had an experience through prayer that taught him his value to God and which gave him the courage to, rise up, face the life he had created. Mike decided to forgive himself and take ownership of his life and to carry no shame for past choices but rather to choose to see them as valuable experience that no allows him to serve others in their own dark places. He speaks about the “failures” of his life as his greatest blessings which now give him purpose, Shame as a dark lie, and rising each time we fall.

 

Intro Episode - My Purpose and My "Why"

Welcome to Come Towards Delight the Podcast. The reason I started Come Towards Delight and what I hope to accomplish, is to find amazing people with incredible stories and giving them a platform to share with us. Throughout my life I have always been attracted to people with light and energy in their souls. These people seem to look at life with passion and energy and I see them as the one's that jump at the chance to try new things, serve someone they don't know, and wrap their arms around someone that is having a rough time. Examples of these types of people in my life have made me realize that when all is said and done and life is over, I would be happy to be defined as someone who is delightful, brought delight to others, and saw this life as nothing less than full of delights all around. As I've paid attention to people with Delight I have noticed a commonality between the majority of them, it is that they have gone through some difficult challenges, trials, tragedies, and some of them have even passed through the darkness of despair. Why is it that someone who has passed through hard things and dark times see's the world with so much more beauty, gratitude, and Delight? Join me on my quest to understand why!