Stepping In with Kara

About Stepping In with Kara

Join me as I step in to beautiful conversations with women and men from many walks of life who are willing to share their stories. These chats will change your perspectives, challenge your judgements, cultivate more compassion and straight up offer you a toolbox of real time offerings if you find yourself in the thick of life. If you are intrigued to find true peace in your present moment, live from love no matter where you are and cultivate deep acceptance for yourself and the life you are living, you have landed in a gold mine. I want to hold space for your stories. I am so glad you're here.

Publisher

Kara Stoltenberg

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Dec 2023

Latest episode

8 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Mar 2026

   The Sacred Pause and Journeying Through Seasons

   In this reflective solo episode, Kara returns to the podcast after an intentional pause to reconnect and share the season that led her to step back. She reflects on the transition from a long chapter of healing following her 2018 accident, describing how moving through this time has felt much like the unfolding stages of a season—each holding its own grief, wisdom, and integration. Drawing inspiration from time spent walking in the autumn woods, Kara explores the beauty of honoring life’s natural rhythms and recognizing the quiet transitions that signal when one season is completing and another is beginning. She also shares an invitation into a new chapter of creation through The Book Journey (https://www.karastoltenberg.com/bookjourney), a community space where listeners can walk alongside her as she writes and brings her next book into form. This episode is an honest check-in, a heartfelt reflection on endings and beginnings, and an invitation to grow together, even through the pauses. The Book Journey: https://www.karastoltenberg.com/bookjourney (https://www.karastoltenberg.com/bookjourney) Connect with Kara: Website: ⁠https://www.karastoltenberg.com/podcast (https://www.karastoltenberg.com/podcast) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaraStoltenberg (https://www.patreon.com/KaraStoltenberg) Newsletter: https://www.karastoltenberg.com/subscribe (https://www.karastoltenberg.com/subscribe) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steppinginwithkara (https://www.facebook.com/steppinginwithkara) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karastoltenberg/ (https://www.instagram.com/karastoltenberg/)

2. 

   13 Jul 2025

   Stepping In to Navigate Schizophrenia: A Mother's Journey with Amy Salzman

   In this episode, Kara features Amy Salzman, a registered nurse and mother from the Nebraska Sandhills, who bravely shares her daughter Molly's journey with schizophrenia, a diagnosis that dramatically altered their lives when Molly was just 20. This conversation peels back the layers of mental illness, revealing not just the clinical aspects but the deeply personal impact. Amy transparently discusses the subtle, early signs of the "prodromal phase" – the quiet shifts in behavior and mood that precede an acute break. She recounts the overwhelming challenge of seeking help, the desperation for answers, and the profound realization that their family was embarking on an unforeseen path. Amy's story is a testament to the unyielding strength of a mother's love and the vital importance of open conversations about mental health. We delve into the difficult reality of mental illness stigma and why sharing these journeys is crucial for education, empathy, and support. This episode offers powerful insights into advocating for a loved one, finding strength in vulnerability, and transforming pain into purpose. It’s a message of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of never giving up. Highlights: Hear a firsthand account of the emotional and practical challenges families face when a loved one receives a severe mental illness diagnosis, highlighting the isolation and the search for knowledge. Discover how one family is actively working to dismantle the societal stigma surrounding mental illness by bravely sharing their experiences and advocating for greater understanding. Witness the incredible fortitude and unwavering commitment of a mother fighting for her child's well-being, transforming immense personal struggle into a source of inspiration and education for others. Quotes: "I want to educate people on this disease and maybe do something a little bit about the stigma surrounding it, because there is a lot of that. And if I can change one person's mind on stigma or one person feels okay talking about it, then I feel like my purpose is done." "We felt like we were on an island and we could not get off. And I don't want other people to feel that way." "That's all you want for your kids, is for them to be happy and healthy. And if they're not healthy, how are they going to be happy?" "You have to grieve who your child was. And then you have to love who they are now." Connect with Amy: Amy Salzman is a wife, mother, grandmother and Registered Nurse. After her daughter went through a difficult time in her life with a mental illness, Amy wants to share what she has learned to help other families in similar situations. Connect with Kara: Support on Patreon: patreon.com/KaraStoltenberg (http://patreon.com/KaraStoltenberg) Website: ⁠⁠https://www.steppinginwithkara.com⁠ (https://www.steppinginwithkara.com/) Newsletter: ⁠https://www.karastoltenberg.com/subscribe⁠ (https://www.karastoltenberg.com/subscribe) Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/steppinginwithkara⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/steppinginwithkara) Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/karastoltenberg⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/karastoltenberg/)

3. 

   29 Jun 2025

   Stepping In to Embrace Rest: Finding Stillness and Balance in a World That Pushes for Productivity (Solo Episode)

   Kara Stoltenberg explores the importance of rest and stillness, sharing personal insights on overcoming societal pressures to find balance and deeper well-being in this solo episode.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

23 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

83

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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