Kaysie Strickland went through a major bottoming out. Over the course of a year and a half, she and her husband both lost their jobs unexpectedly, they got pregnant, and her parents were bottoming out from a long battle with alcoholism, just to name a few of the stressors. She was left reeling emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Somehow, through the course of career and personal setbacks, she found her calling. It's the convergence of design and creativity -- all while making an impact in others' lives. Her mission is called Homes and Havens. Listen in to how she mended herself and, eventually, others through her journey.

Thanks for tuning in to the Big Self Podcast. We are a learning community for people at a career crossroads ready to rejoin their soul and their role. We have long-form conversations about self-awareness, relationships, tapping into your inner genius, and building sustainable habits. 

Time Stamps:

2:26 Kaysie tells us about a turbulent time in her life and how she coped with it
7:44 Kaysie shares about her childhood and the story of her parents going through addiction
15:51 How Homes and Havens was born out of the trials Kaysie faced
22:09 We talk about the important role that environment plays in addiction recovery
27:09 How peace and stability can feel like death to some people
33:33 Kaysie tells us what it took for her to realize her true gifts
39:09 We have a conversation about what Big Self is really about
42:37 The conversation delves for a moment into our Enneagram types
46:06 Kaysie give some tips for creating a healing design in a home
51:54 Kaysie tells us what book she's reading, her morning routine, and what Big Self means to her.

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