We All Go Forward

Chasing Everything But The Real You (Part 3: Breaking Camp Devotional)

Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

#019- Part 3 of this devotional is my favorite. It speaks to one of our deepest needs as human beings-- Acceptance. When we make mistakes, I think we all resort back to the fundamental concern of "will someone still love or want me?"; more so, we ruminate on "will GOD still love/want me?"

It may sound like an elementary thought but I assure you this episode uncovers some creative, mind-blowing ways in which God demonstrates his acceptance of you. And you'll be left with only one question: Do YOU accept YOU? The real you. Authentic You. Because that YOU is enough.

I Missed My Chance (Part 2: Breaking Camp Devotional)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

#018- We're back with part 2 of our devotional series (spiritual content). Let's talk another aspect that makes "breaking up" hard.

When we leave things behind (a mistake, a position, a relationship, etc) we're leaving what feels familiar & secure. It doesn't matter if it's killing us slowly...we "know" it, so we commit.

The thing is, when God now asks us to leave that behind & commit to his path/promises instead, it takes a strong person to do it the 1st time. And often, I am not her. When we miss that chance, ugh...nothing hurts more. But what if I told you we need help to not miss our shot? We need teachers. Well, class is in session and thee Teacher is in the room, in our camp, & on our path, walking ahead of, with, & behind us. We're in good hands:)

The Guilt of Struggling with God (Part 1: Breaking Camp Devotional)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

#017- Welcome to the Breaking Camp Devotional Series--where we'll discuss various hardships we may experience when we're breaking up with mistakes, yes... but honestly, when breaking up with anything or anyone. Maybe you're good at closing certain chapters but I assure you, if you're human, you will find that one "ending" that simply hurts and feels like a struggle to let go of.

I think this first part of the series is for us who are struggling, wrestling even, with God. Struggling to obey, struggling to trust, struggling to believe, struggling with his BIG ASKS, struggling with our BIG WILL TO FIGHT.

What I'm certain we will discover is...He understands. And He loves a fighter:)

Let's go forward.

How I Lost $30,000 (Breaking Up With Your Mistakes)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500

#016- You ever make a mistake? Well, let's go back in time to a not-so-fun moment in my life--the time a mistake cost me $30k. That's right...you read that correctly. Not $30, not $300, but 30,000 big ones. And if you think that's the biggest shocker, you're wrong. Because the circumstances around why I lose it are truly what make this moment painful.

What did I do with that pain? Though that's a great question, I think the more appropriate one is, what did I allow the pain to do with me? A lot. And none of it helped. What did help, was me remembering that I have a say in whether or not pain defines & shapes my life. Mistakes are inevitable & can be costly, but moving on from them...priceless!

Let's break up!! With our mistakes, of course:)

I Got Work Done: Why Work Done On Me, Not By Me, Wins Every Time

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

#015- We're baaaacccckkkk! In this kickoff, I take us on a bit of an emotional (& spiritual) journey. This episode is a great representation of what to expect from Season Two: Transparency & Healing. I'm not sure why, but...it's time.

Our last episode was June 2024 (cringe). You'll get a great sense of what life was like from then til now.

Let's catch up, laugh, cry, but most importantly, let's learn the strategy that moved me FORWARD.

My goal is to encourage someone who feels incapable of doing the work to progress. I've been there. Barely outta "there". And I've got you.

Part Two: The Unplanned Plan with Dr. Johanne Louis

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400

#014- We continue our conversation with the captivating, multi-skilled, and resilient Dr. Johanne Louis. Here's what you walk away with in this episode: A literal mentorship session on how to navigate the following...

Career: She shares what versatility a nursing career offers! Plus gives a great lesson on comparison, no matter your field.

Setbacks: She provides her very own acronym for staying adaptable- R.A.C.E.

Love: "try, try, try...NEXT!" haha. You've got to tune in for that one:)

We also talk Boundaries, Parenting/Legacy, Wisdom in Friendship, plus Service/Purpose (via her foundation, the Dr. Johanne Louis Foundation aka JLF).

She did & does it all...unplanned. And what's wrong with that?! #insider.

Tune in!

The Unplanned Plan with Dr. Johanne Louis (Part 1)

Tue, 28 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400

#013- Adaptability: The ability to adjust and respond quickly to changing factors, conditions or environments. Today, Dr. Johanne teaches a master class in it. Born & raised in Haiti surrounded by family and security, her life changes when she moves to the United States at the age of 6 to join her mother (someone she had no recollection of) & a father who seems quite indifferent towards her (for reasons she eventually begins to understand). If learning a new language and culture aren't enough, she encounters not one but two predatory men who take advantage of her and set her on a path of manipulation, indoctrination, and an unfulfilled desire for validation & love. Her story of origin takes you on an emotional rollercoaster--that's for sure. But the final destination is one of triumph.

If you so choose, take a listen to the how her adaptable spirit leads her to respond to what life had become, in order to make life what it was supposed to be. Her story lends other victims a voice; and it lends all listeners strength & strategy. Tune in.

Get G.O.O.D. with Goal Setting!

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400

#012- We've all heard the famous Benjamin Franklin quote: "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!" I think we all even understand his point--that achieving success requires a plan. But do we understand what our plan must include?

In this episode, we use the G.O.O.D. Model for goal setting to explore the true and scientifically-supported thought that success requires not only visualization of what you desire (your goal) but also an understanding of the challenges you may face (amongst other things) in order to formulate a plan to navigate those obstacles and win. Now that's good:) Tune in!

Sort Your Life with The Simple Sorter (Karen Longenecker)

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

#011- It's Spring time!! Season changes are great indications of shifts. Clearing out the old. Making room for the new. It sounds great but it's actually quite the task. A task that requires (you guessed it) self-leadership, but also, per our lovely guest, bravery:) Did you know there's a correlation between being organized and being successful? Organization forces you to set goals, keep time limits, complete projects, and overall be productive. Did you also know that before we can organize we need to acknowledge a very important step? We need to sort: Sort our homes. Sort our mess. Sort our lives.

In this episode, The Simple Sorter helps us get granular with pain points in the home. We go room by room--roadblock by roadblock. She's a professional with the heart and expertise (30+ years worth) to help us tackle the hard things. The Simple Sorter says in the home and in life, "it always seems impossible until it's done". Truth!

I'm Not "Heavy" No More with John Groce

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500

#010- Weight...a word that represents our physical mass as well as the burdens we bear in all aspects of life. We can all think of a moment in time when we simply got used to carrying around excess. And boy was (or is) it heavy.

In this episode, we speak with husband, father, teacher & fitness/nutrition enthusiast, John Groce. He's no stranger to the impact food addiction can have on your life. He also knows a thing or two about setbacks. By finding synergy between his physical, mental, & spiritual health, he managed to drop pounds in more ways than one and instead pack on confidence & connection. If you're looking to fall in love with a better version of you, this one's for you! In the words of John, "weight ain't nothing but a number"! He embraced these truths and guess what, he's not "heavy" any more!!!

Organize Your Chaos with Janet Bernstein

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

#009- In the conversation of setbacks, it takes honesty to accept that at times we're set back in life solely because we're unorganized. Whether it's our lack of preparation, or unorganized closets; our cluttered drawers or our never ending lists of tedious tasks--We can quite literally find ourselves drowning in a sea of chaos. But (and there's always a but)... what if we could be coached into better habits and shown HOW to optimize our lives with organization?

In this episode, we sit with Janet Bernstein--owner & CPO of The Organizing Professionals. She's a certified professional organizer who is "transforming lives through [her] passion for organization". And she's not alone--there's a whole team on her roster! Let's explore in order to give the best version of ourselves to our priorities. Life can be grand with a little organization:)

STOP WASTING TIME in 2024!

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500

#008- Time is money! But time is also LIFE. That's it. That's the description. Everyday we spend time like we spend dollars. Sure, the "time bank" gets reloaded daily. But the withdrawal from your life is final. It's one & done. Don't let that depress you. Let that motivate you!!!

In this episode, we discuss time management. What is it? Why is it important? And how do we begin to master it in order to optimize our lives? I share the first tool I believe we all need to get the time-management ball rolling. Are you ready?:) Let's get moving!

Love, Parenting, & Marriage with OkHezday (Dora Hesdie Josias)!

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500

#007- No one opts for a setback, right? Wrong! We opt for them all the time--in the form of relationship. Dharius Daniels, author of Relational Intelligence, writes "Your greatest gifts walk into your life on two legs". Inherent in that statement is the fact that often, our greatest hindrances walk into our lives the same way. When a hindrance walks in, will we direct ourselves accordingly?

In this episode, I talk with podcaster OkHezday (Dora Hesdie Josias) on her experiences with making the hard decisions when life & love of self depended on it. Her experience confirms that someone may try to love us minimally and talk us into relational mediocrity. Full disclosure, that "someone" may be another person or ourselves. Whoever it is, we can come to ourselves with the realization that we can have (& deserve) better! If we align ourselves internally, then like Hesdie, we can find a match, a kindred soul, that loves us back to us:) Join in this convo on how we can stop being set back, and instead progress in Love, Parenting, & Marriage.

Part Two: The Attitudes of Progress

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500

#006- In this episode, we explore 8 additional attitudes needed for progress in life. That's right, 8! Who knew that many attitudes existed? We take a deep dive into addressing how our thinking is reflected in everything from how we look/show up in our world to how we pursue opportunities, and even how (or if) we share opportunities. It's intense but in all the best ways. In this season of life, we're improving in more ways than one. Let's do this:)

The Attitudes of Progress

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0500

#005- Attitudes. We all have them. We often see them as isolated expressions of how we're feeling or dispositions we take on for the day depending on our good fortune (or lack thereof). But our attitudes are rooted in our belief system and can be a lifelong tendency. They play a huge role in our progress because our attitudes show up in our behaviors.

In this episode, we start the journey of exploring which attitudes are needed for progress. As we approach arguably the most transitional time of year, we don't put unhealthy deadlines on ourselves for transformation; instead, we tap into our awareness of our progress thus far & adopt the right attitude to win:)

My Setback Saved My Life with Joelle Meristal

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0500

#004- Identity can be just as much an area of struggle as it is an area of growth, acceptance & contentment. Often, deep reflection may reveal that what we're labeling "identity" is anything but. When fundamental needs like love, acceptance, & validation are not met or maintained from the proper source, we can find ourselves attempting to fill that tank with the unsustainable fuel of accomplishments or performance.

In this episode we bring on individual/marriage counselor, preacher, & pastor Joelle Meristal to discuss: what happens when we view our very existence--all the qualities that make us, US--as our greatest setback? That's quite the self-leadership task. Tune in!

3 Tips To Make a Turnaround From a Setback

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400

#003- In this episode, we tackle Part Two of preparing for surprises. We get hands on with practical steps to actually work through our setbacks. Yay!

Due to the unpredictable nature of setbacks, we can fall into the trap of believing success must be too. On the contrary, life respects laws & principles. That's our path to success. So even when surprises happen, even when we're not liable for the hurt we're subjected to... the responsibility to heal, grow, progress, & succeed still lies with us. And that's ok! Self-Leaders don't shy away from the challenge. Onward & forward we go:)

Be Prepared for Surprises!

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0400

#002- "Life comes at you fast"--a saying that's just as applicable to the good, as it is, the bad. Equally applicable; Not equally enjoyable. A fast and unexpected "Surprise!" often accompanies feelings of euphoria in the setting of a party, a winning lottery ticket, or good gifts. In the setting of a setback...well "surprise" just feels like life is being plain ole rude. Or perhaps just plain ole consistent.

In this episode, we discuss how setbacks may be unexpected, but our response need not be. The key is preparation. Yeah I know, preparing for surprises just sounds wrong & conflicting. In my Alanis Morrissette voice: "Isn't it ironic? Don't you think?" (Remix) "a little too oxymoronic" haha. And more seriously, in my Scar voice (Mufasa's brother), "Be prepareeeedddd!" And scene.

Embracing Setbacks

Thu, 26 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

#001- Welcome to the journey of tackling the inevitable nature of hard moments, also known as setbacks. We learn how to define them and through what vantage point to view them; because without awareness and diagnosis, there can be no prescription. More importantly, I address why we must embrace these setbacks and the garden of progress/vitality our lives yield if we do.

In this episode, I hope to give listeners a better understanding of what to expect from We All Go Forward podcast in the future & a better understanding of me, your quirky extroverted-introvert host, Kimberly Demosthene. You can call me Kim:)