Barren not Broken

BonnieRuth had an incredible chat with Sheri from Awaken Worth Podcast. The conversation centered around how we as women often judge ourselves and others with how busy we are. Comparing the plates we juggle whether we have kids or not, whether we are married or single.... When really why do we feel the need to be busy.... Are we self aware, are we hiding, are we avoiding, are we scared, are we insecure...? What is our busy centered around and how do we live balanced healthy lives as women while championing each other instead of tearing each other down. You will love Sheri!! BR always walks away from conversations with Sheri feeling inspired towards growth, challenged to engage and encouraged for how far she has come. Sheri helps women who are childless not by choice, to awaken their worth in a world that makes them feel inadequate. Her passion is inspiring these women to live full and joyful lives of meaning instead of lack. After 3 miscarriages and 6 years of infertility, Sheri's coaching background and spiritual training led her to discover a process for navigating the grief, the triggers, the feelings of exclusion and the lack of purpose and meaning. She packaged up this process into a formula that she teaches in 1:1 coaching and in her group experience. Women leave her programs feeling empowered with practices they'll come back to for a lifetime.

Peyton from Slaying the Stigma and Co founder of Gathering Hope and BonnieRuth from Barren Not Broken and Co founder of Legacy Place are bringing us a powerful podcast collaboration. Both ladies show us not only sharing their story but vulnerably inviting us into their personal grief journeys and how they have navigated that with their spouse, family and friends. They ask each other a series of questions both bringing their own perspective, experience and honesty to the table. There are several just WOW moments for both ladies as they gleam from each other, not holding back and giving practical tools. Grief does not have to define us and there is a way through it.

Peyton from Slaying the Stigma and Co founder of Gathering Hope and BonnieRuth from Barren Not Broken and Co founder of Legacy Place are bringing us a powerful podcast collaboration. Both ladies show us not only sharing their story but vulnerably inviting us into their personal grief journeys and how they have navigated that with their spouse, family and friends. They ask each other a series of questions both bringing their own perspective, experience and honesty to the table. There are several just WOW moments for both ladies as they gleam from each other, not holding back and giving practical tools. Grief does not have to define us and there is a way through it.

Vivian Smith & BonnieRuth Rolf This chat gets REAL! We do not hold back. It was such an honor to have Vivian share with us with such vulnerability how she has navigated, faith, family, marriage and medical trauma while facing Secondary Infertility. She comes at it from a very honest place yet leaves us with such a perspective of hope and promise in who God is.

This chat gets REAL! We do not hold back. It was such an honor to have Vivian share with us with such vulnerability how she has navigated, faith, family, marriage and medical trauma while facing Secondary Infertility. She comes at it from a very honest place yet leaves us with such a perspective of hope and promise in who God is.

Join Bonnie Ruth and her friend Robyn Corcoran. Both women have lived years and years with the horrible disease, Endometriosis. Robyn shares her story with us. She reveals the devastation this disease has caused her with such vulnerability. While also providing a perspective that will help others walking through this. She has not let Endometriosis beat her in spite of its many efforts. We hope that as we share it will bring encouragement to your story. No matter the barren places in our lives, let's not live broken.

Join Bonnie Ruth and her friend Robyn Corcoran. Both women have lived years and years with the horrible disease, Endometriosis. Robyn shares her story with us. She reveals the devastation this disease has caused her with such vulnerability. While also providing a perspective that will help others walking through this. She has not let Endometriosis beat her in spite of its many efforts. We hope that as we share it will bring encouragement to your story. No matter the barren places in our lives, let's not live broken.

Jason and BonnieRuth Rolf (aka Jase & BR) have been married for almost 22 years come April 6th. They have faced the trauma of miscarriage three times, years of BR dealing with PCOS, Fibroids and Endometriosis. This has caused them years of infertility, loss, surgeries, treatments and heartache. In 2020 they made the unwanted and tough decision for BR to have a hysterectomy. This led them down a path of broken dreams, deep grief, and unsure what the future would hold. Together, through their faith and the love of friends & Family they found a way to heal, discover and reimagine life...just the two of them. In this episode Jase and BR will share how they have defined legacy, Discovered new dreams as a childless couple. What was their process, how they communicated with each other and the many layers of the journey. What they discovered was a dream they never knew they had. They announce the new exciting dream they are pursuing... Legacy Place. This episode the Rolf's want to open up the behind the scenes of navigating this new life childless and happy!

This is a conversation between three women who have had very different journeys in navigating their infertility stories. Each of us have faced heartache, the questions, the pain and the insecurity that can hit hard when we are in the battle of defining what building our family looks like. All three of us are in very different places based on the path this journey has led us down but each of us have learned a few things along the way. Together we discuss how we have navigated sex and intamcy in our marriages as we have walked our own journeys. We get vulnerable, honest and laugh a lot in this episode. Crystal is one of my dearest life long friends. She is a powerhouse momma, wife, business owner and friend. She is incredibly talented and generous. She has walked a long road of infertility and the many layers that come with that. In every season of her story she has made time to encourage others.Crystal is a straight shooter who speaks truth in love always. Crystal introduced me to Kristen several years back and she is just one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. She also has had her own journey with TTC. Kristen is also a wonderful momma, wife. creator and business owner. This beautiful lady brings kindness and joy with her everywhere she goes. She is authentic and genuine and has a heart to cheer others on in their journey. I am pumped about this episode......it is raw and honest and I hope it is helpful to every person who listens. No matter the barren places in our lives let's not live broken.

This is a conversation between three women who have had very different journeys in navigating their infertility stories. Each of us have faced heartache, the questions, the pain and the insecurity that can hit hard when we are in the battle of defining what building our family looks like. All three of us are in very different places based on the path this journey has led us down but each of us have learned a few things along the way. Together we discuss how we have navigated sex and intamcy in our marriages as we have walked our own journeys. We get vulnerable, honest and laugh a lot in this episode. Crystal is one of my dearest life long friends. She is a powerhouse momma, wife, business owner and friend. She is incredibly talented and generous. She has walked a long road of infertility and the many layers that come with that. In every season of her story she has made time to encourage others.Crystal is a straight shooter who speaks truth in love always. Crystal introduced me to Kristen several years back and she is just one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. She also has had her own journey with TTC. Kristen is also a wonderful momma, wife. creator and business owner. This beautiful lady brings kindness and joy with her everywhere she goes. She is authentic and genuine and has a heart to cheer others on in their journey. I am pumped about this episode......it is raw and honest and I hope it is helpful to every person who listens. No matter the barren places in our lives let's not live broken.

Brandi Lytle, founder & owner of Not So Mommy… and creator of the olive green Childless Not By Choice Awareness Ribbon, is a wife, dog mom, aunt, host mom, infertile woman living an imperfectly perfect life in South Carolina, USA with her husband, Dane, and fur baby, Maddie. She has redefined what momhood means to her and strives to focus on the bright sides, #RedefiningChildless. Her hope is to inspire others to accept, embrace, redefine—discovering a Plan B that brings them joy! Brandi and I met on social media through a mutual friend. We have been able to collaborate together on some awesome projects. Brandi and her hubby, Jase and I have some similar things we’ve walked through. Our childless not by choice journeys have forced us to face the unknowns we never wanted and discover who we are without kids. It’s always so helpful when you don’t have to feel like you are the only one. In this conversation we chat about navigating difficult conversations with our hubbies and families. We tackle how to manage and throw off others' expectations. Both of us share how we have taken the path of healing from loss. Brandi really opens up and shares vulnerability with us. She will inspire you to be willing to take the journey as it comes and give yourself space to heal. No matter the barren places in our lives, let’s not live broken. @barrennotbroken www.barrennotbroken.com

Brandi Lytle, founder & owner of Not So Mommy… and creator of the olive green Childless Not By Choice Awareness Ribbon, is a wife, dog mom, aunt, host mom, infertile woman living an imperfectly perfect life in South Carolina, USA with her husband, Dane, and fur baby, Maddie. She has redefined what momhood means to her and strives to focus on the bright sides, #RedefiningChildless. Her hope is to inspire others to accept, embrace, redefine—discovering a Plan B that brings them joy! Brandi and I met on social media through a mutual friend.We have been able to collaborate together on some awesome projects. Brandi and her hubby, Jase and I have some similar things we’ve walked through. Our childless not by choice journeys have forced us to face the unknowns we never wanted and discover who we are without kids. It’s always so helpful when you don’t have to feel like you are the only one. In this conversation we chat about navigating difficult conversations with our hubbies and families. We tackle how to manage and throw off others' expectations. Both of us share how we have taken the path of healing from loss. Brandi really opens up and shares vulnerability with us. She will inspire you to be willing to take the journey as it comes and give yourself space to heal. No matter the barren places in our lives, let’s not live broken. @barrennotbroken www.barrennotbroken.com

Gayle is not only one of my dearest friends, but she is one talented woman! Gayle and I have both experienced medical trauma. We both quickly discovered it is no small thing to navigate! We share what friendship looks like or should look like when someone we love is going through loss or medical trauma. Together we get real, share practical tips and encourage new mindsets. Too often friendships are lost unnecessarily in a season when one friend is in need and the other doesn’t know what to do. Both Gayle and I hope you will lean in! Be willing to learn how to show up, communicate love in friendship no matter what. Be willing to share what you need and be open to receive love and care when it’s offered. No matter the barren places in our lives, let’s not live broken. @barrennotbroken www.barrennotbroken.com

Dustin shares with us how he navigated his heart and relationships in the midst of the deep loss of his daughter Leila who was born, stillborn. He chose to be present with his wife Amy as they walked through devastation and heartache. Dustin shares how he held onto his sobriety while figuring out his way through grief. Dustin and I talk about the difficulties of the hard conversations with ourselves and our spouses. We dive into the coping skills needed to sustain a healthy marriage in the midst of grief. My heart for this episode is that the men in this community would hear from someone who gets it. That they would know that they do not have to have it all figured out. This conversation with Dustin was filled with authentic truth and practical tools we hope will encourage you where you are in your story. No matter the barren places in our lives, let's not live broken. @BarrenNotBroken www.barrennotbroken.com

Dustin shares with us how he navigated his heart and relationships in the midst of the deep loss of his daughter Leila who was born, stillborn. He chose to be present with his wife Amy as they walked through devastation and heartache. Dustin shares how he held onto his sobriety while figuring out his way through grief. Dustin and I talk about the difficulties of the hard conversations with ourselves and our spouses. We dive into the coping skills needed to sustain a healthy marriage in the midst of grief. My heart for this episode is that the men in this community would hear from someone who gets it. That they would know that they do not have to have it all figured out. This conversation with Dustin was filled with authentic truth and practical tools we hope will encourage you where you are in your story. No matter the barren places in our lives, let's not live broken. www.barrennotbroken.com @barrennotbroken

I had the privilege of interviewing my friend Jobi. We met via instagram over a year ago and hit it off. We have collaborated on several projects and every time I just come to admire Jobi even more. We have so many shared experiences that lead us to some very meaningful conversations, as women who are childless not by choice. We both have faced tragedy and heartache yet chosen to not let those things define us but rather to live as overcomers and advocates for others. Jobi shares what she believes women in this community need to hear to live fulfilled lives. Together we talk about the topics of stereotypes, advocating for yourself and others while living above the pain. Jobi Tyson is the founder of Tutum Global, a multidisciplinary platform for involuntarily childless women. She is a sociocultural researcher, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Practitioner, and a content creator. Jobi is also the founder and editor-in-chief of an international magazine for childless women, Tutum Journal. Her life’s mission is to change the way female childlessness is presented, analyzed and discussed.

In this episode, Jason and BonnieRuth look back over the last two years of all that has come from stepping out and starting Barren Not Broken! There have been some incredible stories shared that have taught us as a BNB community to better learn how to grieve well. We have discovered we are not alone and grew stronger in learning no matter the barren places in our lives, we do not have to live broken! Not only do the Rolf's take time to honor what has come from the Barren Not Broken Podcast, they also share some exciting things on the horizon to becoming more than just a podcast. www.barrennotbroken.com

My friend Nicole from Twelve 12 Ministries not only shares her own story of infertility and the difficult decision to not move forward with trying to grow their family of 3 to 4. She shares her experience of feeling like "the only one". We talk about how to show up when it feels like you are the only one, how to be aware of others when in a group setting so everyone feels welcome. Nicole and I also tackle the topic of navigating tough choices when it seems like the unpopular choice. This incredible woman is a business owner, creative and a woman on a mission to inspire purpose and hope in the lives of woman. She has the most genuine heart. We hope this conversation encourages you and reminds you, you are not alone. @barrennotbroken www.barrennotbroken.com

Deana is an emotional architect who loves taking others places they didn't know to go. She is an author and conference speaker who loves to come alongside others to create a safe place for them to heal. She is one of my dearest friends. Deana and I have a conversation on how important it is to not let the barren places leave us broken. When we walk in brokenness we miss the relationships and legacy that is purposed for us. This episode is a bit different than the rest. However it is an important one to me. We navigate how important it is to learn from and be impacted by each other’s stories. Deana shares her story of abortion, motherhood, marriage and heartache with us. Through her story you will see she has done the hard work to grieve and heal. Together we communicate how each of our stories has impacted each other. I hope through this episode you discover that every relationship that comes into your path can add value to the legacy of your own story. @barrennotbroken

Deana is an emotional architect who loves taking others places they didn't know to go. She is an author and conference speaker who loves to come alongside others to create a safe place for them to heal. She is one of my dearest friends. Deana and I have a conversation on how important it is to not let the barren places leave us broken. When we walk in brokenness we miss the relationships and legacy that is purposed for us. This episode is a bit different than the rest. However it is an important one to me. We navigate how important it is to learn from and be impacted by each other’s stories. Deana shares her story of abortion, motherhood, marriage and heartache with us. Through her story you will see she has done the hard work to grieve and heal. Together we communicate how each of our stories has impacted each other. I hope through this episode you discover that every relationship that comes into your path can add value to the legacy of your own story. @barrennotbroken