I'll Start

I'll Start This podcast aims to raise awareness and bridge the gap between mental health and faith.

It fosters a supportive community and spreads hope by courageously sharing personal stories and encouraging others to do the same.

Here’s a peek behind the scenes from our recent photo shoot! The future of I’ll Start is taking shape, and we can’t wait...
07/23/2025

Here’s a peek behind the scenes from our recent photo shoot!
The future of I’ll Start is taking shape, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

A huge thank you to teran_elaine_photography for capturing the heart of where we’re headed.

And to Melissa Peterson: thank you for opening your home to us. Your warmth and hospitality made this shoot feel like a deep breath before our next big season.

Stay tuned!

We set a table to honor Season 1. Every seat held a story.Every voice, a gift.Every heart, new compassion.Thank you for ...
07/22/2025

We set a table to honor Season 1.
Every seat held a story.
Every voice, a gift.
Every heart, new compassion.

Thank you for being first.
Thank you for saying, “I’ll start.”

07/22/2025

Sometimes we react before our minds can catch up creating a downward spiral of unhealthy patterns. Start Here and learn how to build something new. :9

This week’s Start Here Tool:👉 Instead of moving forward in fear, what if we moved toward the thing we love?It’s not alwa...
07/15/2025

This week’s Start Here Tool:
👉 Instead of moving forward in fear, what if we moved toward the thing we love?

It’s not always easy—but this shift can change everything.

Start Here:
What’s one way you can move toward love this week?

Want help with a reframe?

🤲🏻 Drop your “Fear says…” in the comments, and we’ll offer a gentle response grounded in truth, faith, and compassion.

💚 Let’s start this journey together.

Let this one sink in.When we compare our struggles, we start ranking who deserves care, rest, support—or even treatment....
07/09/2025

Let this one sink in.

When we compare our struggles, we start ranking who deserves care, rest, support—or even treatment.
And that’s not how healing works.

There’s room for your needs and someone else’s.
There’s space for your story, even if others are struggling too.
Start with self-compassion. End with connection.

🟢 Missed Monday’s reel? Go back and watch it for the full Start Here Tool of the week.

Freedom looks like a lot of things.It looks like slowing down.It looks like being honest about what you need.It looks li...
07/04/2025

Freedom looks like a lot of things.
It looks like slowing down.
It looks like being honest about what you need.
It looks like learning to speak life over yourself and others.

As we pause between season 1 & 2, we’re remembering that freedom isn’t just something we celebrate—it’s something we practice.

How are you stepping into freedom today? Share a word or pic in the comments ♥️

We asked, you voted—and we listened. Turns out, many of us need a little extra encouragement at the start of the week. A...
06/20/2025

We asked, you voted—and we listened.

Turns out, many of us need a little extra encouragement at the start of the week. And you’re not alone.

Starting this Monday, the Start Here Series is kicking off — with short weekly videos to help you START with clarity, courage, and compassion.

Whether you’re navigating your own mental health, supporting someone else, or just trying to hold faith and real life together—we’re showing up for you.

✅ New videos drop every Monday.
💚 Let’s start the week together.

We’re mapping out what’s next for our Start Here series—and we want your input.Would these tools feel more helpful at th...
06/19/2025

We’re mapping out what’s next for our Start Here series—and we want your input.

Would these tools feel more helpful at the start of your week (think Sunday night reflections or Monday morning resets), or do you prefer a Friday check-in as you head into the weekend?

Your feedback will help us decide when to drop new episodes and when to share these tools that connect mental health and faith in real-time.

👇 Let us know in the comments or vote in our Stories!

✨ Introducing the Start Here Series ✨Every Friday this summer, we’ll be sharing a short, grounded reflection from the I’...
06/17/2025

✨ Introducing the Start Here Series ✨
Every Friday this summer, we’ll be sharing a short, grounded reflection from the I’ll Start team—designed to help you pause, reflect, and reset.

Expect:
🧠 Mental health insight
🙏 A mindful or faith-based moment
🛠 A practical tool you can actually use

We’re keeping it short, real, and rooted in what matters. Whether you’re new here or have been with us from the beginning, you’re invited to start here—with us.

If you tuned in to our Season 1 Finale, you heard Fred mention our feline co-host, Emmi—and here she is, sunning away du...
06/14/2025

If you tuned in to our Season 1 Finale, you heard Fred mention our feline co-host, Emmi—and here she is, sunning away during one of our recording sessions like she owns the place (because she kind of does). 🐾☀️

🎧 Haven’t heard to the finale yet? Now’s the purrrfect time to curl up and listen.

🎉 Episode 8 is out now! It’s our Season 1 Finale—and this time, all three of us are behind the mic.We’re closing out the...
06/13/2025

🎉 Episode 8 is out now!

It’s our Season 1 Finale—and this time, all three of us are behind the mic.

We’re closing out the season with stories that stuck with us, a few behind-the-scenes surprises, and what’s ahead for I’ll Start.

We hope this one feels like a deep breath and a shared smile.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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