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Quote from Justine Froelker, a Mental Health Motivational Speaker

Keep going

When you choose to show up fully, step into true vulnerability, and allow yourself to be seen, you create the space for others to lean in, grab their brave, and show you who they are.

These moments of connection will keep you going.

And I get to collect them.

On weeks that my schedule is demanding, with a 4:30 am alarm four days in a row (because I show up and follow through for myself well first), where the world feels extra messy (because I think it always will from here on out), and where my body feels extra pain (because of weather or lots of speaking or other fun out of my control body stuff), I collect lots of moments of connection.

Because it’s how I keep going.

And this week was full of them, thanks to the Vistage Worldwide, Inc. groups of Allen Hauge at the amazing Conflux Co-Learning space (I love me some restored history).

Whether it is the CFO who needed to hear about my husband’s courage to walk away or a board member asking me if I have done work with __________ org because she wants me to know they are totally walking it out or getting the feedback on how much my personal stories help to understand the work or how a CEO leans back into the humanity of the work or the confirmation of just how meaningful this work is and my giftedness in teaching it.

Thank you, Allen, for your trust in me to pour into your members this week. I am so grateful for the opportunities, connections, and courage.

Lean in, show yourself, and open up the space for someone to show you them. Go and collect moments of connection. I promise it will help you keep going.

Author:

A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development. For eleven years, she was certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Justine now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™. This transformative program empowers individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience, building a foundation for courage-centered leadership. In addition to writing her blog since 2013, Justine is an accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—Justine has written across genres, from children’s books to in-depth explorations of infertility, faith, grief, and leadership. She has delivered two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect, which highlight her unique perspective on navigating life’s complexities with grace. Justine is a sought-after speaker who travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences, delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, resilience, mental health, coping with burnout, courageous and curious conversations, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and their three dogs. You’ll often find her volunteering at Wild Bird Rehabilitation—supporting the medical team and feeding hundreds of tiny, hungry babies during baby bird season. And during butterfly season, her home comes alive with the flutter of wings as she raises hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies.

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