Choosing to Rise: A Podcast About Faith, Leadership, and Transformation
Choosing to Rise is a faith-centered podcast that explores the emotional, spiritual, and personal growth seasons of life—Rising, Reflecting, Renewal, and Thriving. Hosted by Dr. Carolyn Kennedy, each episode offers heartfelt stories, honest reflections, and one small step—One Good Hello—to help you grow with grace, not pressure.
Episodes
9 episodes
Choosing to Rise - Episode 9: The Power of One Good Hello
After a short hiatus, Carolyn returns with a story about alignment. A classmate in her Corner to Corner Academy cohort (“Coach”) and her Toastmasters mentor offered two clear mirrors: “You’re a storyteller.” and “Stop running from ...
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Episode 9
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22:38
Choosing to Rise - Episode 8: My Journey, My Pace
Episode 8: My Journey, My PaceHave you ever felt like you were falling behind—like your healing, growth, or dreams weren’t happening fast enough? In this episode of Choosing to Rise, I share a personal story about being t...
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Episode 8
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19:15
Choosing to Rise - Episode 7: Rising With Grief
Episode 7: Rising with Grief Grief is not something we “get over.” It’s something we learn to live with—and, when we’re ready, to rise with. In this heartfelt episode of Choosing to Rise, I’m joined by my good friend, fell...
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Episode 7
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48:16
Choosing to Rise - Episode 6 - Detaching Without Drifting: Why Healthy Boundaries Are a Form of Faith
Episode 6 – Detaching Without Drifting: Why Healthy Boundaries Are a Form of FaithWhat if setting a boundary didn’t mean pushing people away… but coming back to yourself?In this episode of Choosing to Rise, Dr. Car...
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Episode 6
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16:51
Choosing to Rise - Episode 5: Moving from Rising to Reflecting
This week, I’m sharing a reading from Week 3 of my devotional When You’re Ready to Begin—titled Breaking Free from Self-Doubt.We talk about the struggle of questioning our calling, the slow journey toward confidence, an...
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Episode 5
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26:43
Choosing to Rise - Episode 4: Choosing to Rise When You’ve Been Betrayed
Betrayal hurts—whether it comes from a friend, a loved one, or a colleague. It can shake your confidence, stir anger, and tempt you to fight back. But what if there's another way?In this episode, we explore the powerful choice between
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Episode 4
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9:14
Choosing to Rise - Episode 3: The Voice in Your Head Doesn't Always Tell the Truth
Negative thoughts. Inner critic. Spiritual growth. In Episode 3 of Choosing to Rise: A Podcast About Growth, Faith, and Transformation, Dr. Carolyn Kennedy reveals why the voice in your head doesn’t always tell the truth<...
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Episode 3
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26:52
Choosing to Rise – Episode 2: What Season Are You In?
Welcome to Episode 2 of Choosing to Rise: A Podcast About Growth, Faith, and Transformation 🌿 In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Kennedy introduces the Compass Seasons — a soul-centered guide to help you recognize where you are so you ca...
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Episode 2
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22:03
Choosing to Rise: Foster Girls Don't Make Cs
Choosing to Rise — hosted by Dr. Carolyn Kennedy. Welcome to the very first episode of a podcast about growth, faith, and transformation. In this heartfelt premiere, Carolyn shares a formative story from her childhood — the moment a sin...
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Episode 1
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14:34