Have you ever faced a crisis that tested your resilience and self-awareness? Are you needing to find peace amidst the chaos of significant life changes? Joining me today again is my co-host and dear friend Lauren and together we explore the profound themes of mind shifts, grief, and new beginnings. This episode was very difficult to do, but I opened up about my personal journey through a major crisis following my divorce.  We talk about important topics like: Leadership in Crisis: Bianca shares the raw and real challenges she faced while leading her church through a turbulent period. The Role of Therapy: The conversation delves into the necessity of therapy and its transformative power in processing grief and loss. Resilience and Self-Care: Bianca's journey emphasizes the importance of taking time for self-care and seeking help when needed, providing inspiration for others navigating their own struggles. Identity and Community: The episode highlights the importance of maintaining one’s identity outside of the church and the power of community in fostering personal growth. Intentional Relationships: The dialogue underscores the significance of intentional relationships and leadership development. Finding Peace Amidst Chaos: Bianca discusses her journey of self-discovery, grieving, and finding excitement in new beginnings within her church community. Friend, I want to highlight the importance of community support, self-awareness, and resilience during challenging times.  Let us know if this episode has helped you find strength and hope through adversity by tagging and me @biancaolthoff and @laurenbronsonpetrous Love, B RESOURCES/LINKS Co-host Lauren Bronson Petrous https://boundlessandco.com/ Watch the video on Youtube https://youtu.be/hg4QEoHYJyw Takeaways Community support is crucial during challenging times. Leadership requires integrity and self-awareness. Therapy can provide necessary tools for healing. Loss can transform you into a stronger individual. It's important to have accountability in leadership. Navigating crises requires both personal and professional strategies. It's essential to have guardrails around your identity. Grieving is a necessary process that should not be rushed. New beginnings can emerge from grief and loss. Peace can coexist with chaos and uncertainty. Being vulnerable about struggles can foster deeper connections. ⋇ Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women and Girls Together Donate here https://convoyofhope.org/bianca/ ⋇ Bianca’s new book Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience And Faith When Giving Up Isn't An Option https://amzn.to/3MO74OC ⋇ The Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study is now available https://www.biancaolthoff.com/gdq ⋇ So grateful to our sponsors! ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-going-there-with-bianca-juarez-olthoff/id1529509063?uo=4 Spotify ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: [email protected] ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: [email protected], Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices