Joyful Living and Navigating Life’s Unexpected Challenges with Nancy Bouwens

Welcome back to Fierce Calling with your host Doris Swift. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the art of rediscovering joy and the power of intentional living with our inspiring guest, Nancy Bowens, a mindset coach for midlife women. Known for her mission to help women embrace their potential and feel seen, heard, and valued, Nancy joins us to discuss overcoming modern challenges like technology-induced isolation, the importance of community, and finding rest amidst life's busyness. Together, we explore how letting go of tightly held plans can open us up to divine possibilities and how faith can ground us in purpose. Nancy shares her journey through life's unexpected turns, including caring for her mother during challenging time and transitioning into coaching. We'll also touch on the struggles many face in midlife—trust, personal growth, and the joy found in pursuing long-hidden dreams. So, settle in as we embark on a journey of finding joy, community, and purpose in the present moment, all while challenging ourselves to grow and trust in the process. Plus, stay tuned for Nancy’s tips on recognizing and embracing your unique gifts and how to connect with her ongoing work through her website and uplifting weekly emails. I know what Nancy shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in and share this episode with a friend! Episode Highlights ... Rediscovering Joy: Doris introduces her insightful book, Surrender the Joy Stealers Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You, a must-read for anyone seeking to reignite their joy through personal and biblical tales. Intentional Connections: Nancy sheds light on the importance of authentic relationships in a digital age filled with superficial connections. Both she and Doris advocate for setting aside devices to truly be present with others. Navigating Life's Challenges: Hear Nancy’s powerful testimony about managing life's unexpected changes, from battling cancer to caring for her elderly mother, while gleaning wisdom about embracing divine possibilities. Mindset Mastery: Learn how Nancy helps her clients, particularly Christian women, differentiate between needs and values to align their lives for optimal function and fulfillment. Personal Growth & Trust: Discover the keys to reassessing one's identity and calling post-midlife and give yourself permission to pursue dormant dreams and aspirations. Connect with Nancy! Nancy is a writer, mindset coach for midlife women, and professional silver lining finder armed with curiosity and great coffee. This sunset-chasing, hospitality-loving guru navigates life's twists with panache! Her superpower?Inspiring others to embrace their God-given spark living brave, strong and courageous! Find her at: The Intentional Life - -  www.nancybouwens.com  Facebook: www.facebook.com/nancybouwensintentionallife IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancy_bouwens Connect with me: https://www.nancybouwens.com/connect A year of recommended reading: https://go.nancybouwens.com/reading The Peaceful Playlist – A collection of music to inspire creativity, unlock joy and help you live just a bit more bravely!  https://www.nancybouwens.com/peaceful-playlist Connect with Doris! Connect with Doris at https://dorisswift.com/ For speaking engagements, visit her booking page at womenspeakers.com Join us for this heartening episode of Fierce Calling...