Awakened Conference · Sept. 18-19 · Lawrence, Kansas
HI, I’M STEPHANIE.
I believe we were made for connection—to know ourselves, to be known by others, and to live with courage and heart.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or simply know something needs to change. Together, we slow things down and get curious about what’s happening beneath the surface—the patterns, hurts, and stories shaping your life and relationships.
My approach is relational, honest and compassionate. I believe meaningful change happens when we have the courage to face what is true without shame.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. Sometimes you just need a safe place to start.
LIFE RESTORATION
Maybe you’ve found yourself numbing out, isolating, avoiding people you love, struggling with anxiety, resentment or shame—or repeatedly saying yes to things that are hurting you.
Maybe people-pleasing, perfectionism, addiction, co-dependency or other patterns have become painfully familiar. You’ve tried harder, promised yourself you’d do things differently, and still seem to end up in the same place.
Life doesn’t have to stay this way.
Restoration begins by getting curious about what’s happening beneath the behavior—understanding your story, learning to listen to what your heart is telling you, and discovering a different way to live and relate.
Be Sent Life Restoration is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization offering guidance and coaching services on a sliding fee schedule.
Courage to feel. Passion to change. Hope to live full-hearted. Join Phil Herndon and Stephanie Bessent for this two-day conference designed to help you recover your heart, redeem your story, and live more deeply connected—both to yourself and to those around you.
This experience is for anyone ready to live more fully and love more deeply. Take the next step toward the life and relationships you were made for.
Conference Testimonial
“This conference changed my life! I always found myself in the cycle of “try harder”, “do better” and then I will be all that I am supposed to be, but it never seemed to work long term. I desperately wanted to be free from those condemning voices in my head…”
resources for the journey
Short conversations and practical tools to help you understand yourself, your relationships, and what’s happening beneath the surface.
Hurt vs. harm: stop apologizing to save the relationship
Sometimes an apology can actually keep us from addressing what’s really happening. In this short conversation, we explore the difference between hurt and harm–and why understanding that difference can change the way we navigate relationships.
How do I know if It's Anger or rage?
Anger and rage can feel similar, but they move us in very different directions. Stephanie and Phil talk about a simple question that can help us tell the difference: Am I trying to move toward relationship—or am I trying to win, control, or protect myself?
you don't have to pretend you aren't scared
Fear often shows up as anxiety, control, irritability, or anger before we ever recognize what’s underneath. In this short conversation, Stephanie talks about the courage it takes to name what is actually happening—and how admitting “I’m scared” can open the door to connection instead of pushing people away.
Originally recorded on The Fort Builders Podcast, hosted by Lance Johnson.
How do I know If I'm actually making progress?
Growth rarely happens in a straight line. Stephanie and Phil talk about how to recognize progress when life still feels messy—and why patience may look more like perseverance than calm.