Conversations with Sara Podcast

Conversations with Sara Podcast

Want motivation, real talk, and practical tips to live your best life? Join TV & Podcast Host Sara Carnes for uplifting conversations on mindset, faith, wellness, and personal growth—all designed to help you take action and make tomorrow better. Whether it’s tackling life’s challenges, finding joy in the everyday, or leveling up your mindset, Conversations with Sara delivers real, relatable, and inspiring content. Subscribe now and start your journey to a more fulfilled, purpose-driven life! Listen & Learn More: ConversationsWithSara.com

Episodes

August 19, 2024 32 mins

In this episode, I chat with a friend of mine, Jenna for a heart-to-heart mom chat about the delicate art of balancing it all. From carving out self-care time and managing school schedules to planning healthy meals and reconnecting with personal goals, we share practical tips and encouragement for moms navigating the busy back-to-school season. We'll share insights on creating routines that work, supporting your kids' education at ...

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My friend Carla Gasser joins me to talk about finding your best colors, building clothing capsules and inside out beauty. 

Carla is an author, speaker, and a certified color analysis and style consultant. We chat about dressing confidently in our best colors, discovering our style, how to declutter our closets to save time and money, and loving the body God gave us! 

You can find more about Carla here

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Hey! I'm back this week with another solo episode.... talking about favorite streaming shows a little, plus some great stuff I found online this past week that I think you'll love! 

  • #1 Skill You Should Know from a Brain Surgeon (@Lewishowes)
  • Green Flags vs. Red Flags (Ann Wilson's New Song Red Flag, plus a what's a green Flag from Instagram post from @simon.nicolaas
  • Also, sharing some new music you have to know about to mak...
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In this episode I'm highlighting the positive. I'm sharing different ways to reframe your thoughts and have a better day! I'm sharing one of my favorite "I GET TO" quotes and how it's helped me, plus different ways to bring negative phrases into positive ones, a question to ask to help avoid arguments, and 3 questions to ask yourself to avoid buyers remorse. 

Resources: 

Reframing Words Video (Simon Sinek)

How to Avoid Regrettin...

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In this episode, with my friend Colleen Ryan we dive into the excitement and benefits of meeting new people. From the thrill of making a new friend to the potential for learning and growth, we explore the many ways that connecting with others can bring joy to our lives. We also talk about the fun and fast-paced game of pickleball and how it can be a great way to meet new people and stay active!! And to round out the episode, we dis...

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Ladies, this episode is just for you. We're starting off the year talking about beauty, botox and body image. We'll press into girl talk about things like simpler beauty routines, expired make up, clean beauty choices, alternatives to botox, lowering our "perfect" beauty standards and understanding decisions we make for beauty/body image and how they can affect our future. 

Jenna from justaskjennaleigh.com is here to answer all yo...

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If you suffer from sleep or insomnia issues you're not alone. Per the Cleveland Clinic, sleep disorders affect up to 70 million Americans every year.

Joining me today to share solutions to sleep better and overcome insomnia is Dr. Shane Creado from Amen Clinics. He is a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician. He did an undergraduate degree in physical therapy, and went on to do an MD, graduating at the top of hi...

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Is the Bible, the most influential book in world history, still relevant? Why do people dismiss it as being irrelevant, irrational, immoral, or all of these things? The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy by Dennis Prager, national radio host and bestselling author of The Rational Bible series, explains the Book of Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible, and demonstrates how it remains profoundly relevant—both to the great issues of our ...

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Live life to the fullest.

Nobody wants to look back on a disappointing, unfulfilled life. Why then are so many of us dissatisfied despite our goals and continual striving? In Don’t Miss Your Life, Aaron Tredway reveals we’re aimed at the wrong target: success. Despite our pursuit of something more, we are stuck chasing our idea of success instead of true significance. But we don’t have to be rich or famous to lead a life of meanin...

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Pastor Greg Laurie, Senior Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California and author of more than 70 books joins me to talk about his new book.... Lennon, Dylan, Alice and Jesus! 

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March 7, 2022 24 mins

What do you do on a daily basis to maintain your relationship with God? I share my thoughts, along with sharing a story of why we're not lucky, we're blessed!!

And I talk with Grammy Award Winner Artist and Pastor CeCe Winans! What does she do on a daily basis to maintain her relationship with God? What's on her heart with all the struggles in the world? (This was an interview where my co-host Len had originally joined me - full ...

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September 15, 2021 44 mins

Today I welcome my friend, Gina Jones. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in Functional Medicine Nutrition. Gina holds a Masters degree in Clinical Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University.

Today we talk about optimizing immune health for you and your kids, plus some discussion around a healthy diet and healthy gut!

Gina is both academically and professionally trained from Cleveland Clinic Foundation a...

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On the episode today, Pastor Louie Giglio joins us. My co-host on the morning show Len joins us as this was previously recorded for our morning show.

Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table is Pastor Giglio's new book we'll be discussing in this episode. Hope you enjoy!!

Discover how to break free from the chains of negative thinking and experience true freedom from unhealthy thoughts and emotions.

The Enemy is constantly s...

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From good to best: Learning to pivot and embrace change with Amy Hafner

In this episode, Amy shares her journey of navigating changes in her life to now leading other women in their relationship with Christ.

Amy is married to former Cleveland Indians slugger Travis Hafner! Near the end of his playing career thanks to some teammates and their wives, Travis and Amy began to explore faith and a relationship with Christ. This journe...

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In this episode, I share the conversation my co-host and I had with Pastor Alistair Begg about the challenges facing us today as Christians. Pastor Begg is senior pastor at Parkside Church in Bainbridge, Ohio and the voice behind the Truth For Life Christian radio preaching and teaching ministry, which broadcasts his sermons daily to stations across North America.

His new book, Brave: God Size Confidence in a Post Christian World...

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Christian recording artist Riley Clemmons joins Sara to chat about chasing your dreams, self discovery, plus their go-to for stress. Riley's new album Godsend releases June 4th!

This is the TedTalk with Sam Berns referenced in the intro, with the tips for happiness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36m1o-tM05g

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Today I have one of my favorite guests on... The most incredible teacher, Rabbi Jason Sobel. Unlock the Mysteries of the Messiah that are hidden in plain sight with him and his new book Mysteries of the Messiah.

Most people do not understand how the Bible fits together—even people of faith. Too many Christians accept half an inheritance in that they are content to embrace merely the New Testament. On the flip side, Jews often expe...

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This episode we welcome the fabulous Hollie Strano from 3News (WKYC) in Cleveland, Ohio! Hollie is an advocate for mental health awareness and shares her journey with anxiety openly to help others know they're not alone. In this episode we chat about feeling the overcoming need to be "people pleasers", the importance of getting help for anxiety and maintaining a positive perspective in life. Hollie is always smiling and inspiring...

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Annie F. Downs is a bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee.

She hosts the popular “That Sounds Fun” podcast and has written multiple bestselling books including “100 Days to Brave” and “Remember God.” Her latest book, “That Sounds Fun,” is out now wherever books are sold.

On today’s episode, I talk to Annie about her new book, practicals ways to have "fun", and why it ...

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Today on this bonus episode, we have Luke Smallbone from the Grammy Award-winning duo For King and Country!

We talk about....

  • Their new remix of their song "AMEN" featuring Lecrae and Tony Williams. They're boldly kicking off 2021 with this "Reborn Remix"
  • Proclaiming HOPE in your life
  • Why is HOPE so imperative in the time we're in right now
  • We'll play the new song at the end of the episode!

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