Wise Not Withered

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Wise Not Withered podcast. I actually recorded a first draft of this episode back in May, but never posted it. In reviewing and trying to edit that episode, I noticed that I went on so many tangents, feeling really guilty about this announcement, and basically trying to prove to myself that it was okay. And the episode was too long! So here is a shorter...

Welcome to another episode of the Wise Not Withered podcast! Today's episode is a PART TWO character showcase of Candace, our 50-year-old FPS Housewife. Please check out her earlier episode which came out on February 4, 2020 :') In today's episode, you will hear from B (@ b_doesart ), Candace's brilliant illustrator; she talks about her background as an artist, and we also talk about various facet...

Hello and welcome to the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This is Season 4, and we are on Episode 13. This will actually be the last episode of Season 4; I will do a pivot into Season 5, and I'll talk about that next month. This month's guest was Manpreet Johal Bernie. I found her first through Tiny Buddha , where she has written many different kinds of articles. She also has her own podcast, called Hea...

Thanks for listening to another episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This is Season 4, and we are on episode 12. This month's guest was Claudia Ortega-Lukas. She is a graphic designer. She shares an interesting story about how her job has evolved over the decades, as technology has also evolved. She shares her experience being a stepmother, and also her relationships with her own parents. She...

Hello, Happy New Year! And welcome to the Wise Not Withered podcast. We are on Season 4, and this is episode number 11. Today’s guest is Helen W. I found her on Instagram. Her username is 50_over_and_beautiful. And I really loved the vibe of her profile, just so colorful, she looks so happy. Lots of modeling, clothes and food and drinks, and all kinds of different places that she has traveled to....

"I am truly a positive person. So what you see on my Instagram is just what you get. You know, that might not make you the most popular person. But it makes it much, much, much easier for me, because I’m just being myself. Mhm. Yeah, can you talk more about that? What made you think of that just now? I thought about it, because I think sometimes, you see so much doom and gloom… Every social media,...

"I’ve questioned a lot in my life, 'Why am I here?' I think we all have had those moments. What is the point? Why am I… Especially me, I’m like, 'Why have I been born into such a crazy, isolating situation? Why ME?' And I know why, now. And it’s to share my story, to help others feel less isolated and less alone, and less weird because we get asked these questions. This is why. And it’s bigger tha...

"It’s ongoing. You’re constantly working, and you’re constantly building, and striving for excellence, when it comes to whatever you have a passion for. And I have a passion for my YouTube channel. I have a passion for singing. I have a passion for helping people, know what I mean? I really do. That is a passion of mine. And this is what I do. I could be walking down the street, and a regular Joe...

I really feel like our inner work, doing our inner work is the way to change the world and how we have an impact on the outer world. And I so, so deeply believe and know in my heart that embodiment is the way to freedom, and connection, and joy… And all of those things that we long for. So now, I’m moving into building a coaching business, but also writing a book. I feel like some of it is gonna b...

Welcome to another episode of the Wise Not Withered podcast! We are in Season 4, Episode 6. This month's guest was Eden Fieldstone, whom I met at a retreat where I met quite a few people who have been and will be featured on this podcast! Eden is multi-faceted, as she will go into, with two very different careers that she holds simultaneously. She talked a lot about her relationship with her own c...

Welcome to the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This is Season 4, and we are at Episode 5. So this month's guest was Coco Mitchell, who is a model! She has been in the industry for many, many years, and I found her on Instagram! I honestly can't remember what I was even searching for, but I found it really inspiring that there was an older women—there are still many older women who are continuing to mod...

Welcome to the Wise Not Withered podcast! This is Season 4, Episode 4. This month’s guest is Dr. Rosie Kuhn. She is the founder of The Paradigm Shifts Coaching Group, a boutique coaching company which focuses on personal and spiritual development in oneself, in relationships, and in the workplace. She is considered a preeminent thought leader in the field of transformation. She is the author of ma...

Welcome to the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This month's guest is Javi Martinez, who shares her incredible story about her gaming history, her experience being a trans-feminine, gender-fluid person, her spiritual and shamanic path, including her current work at the International School of Temple Arts, as faculty and event organizer and coordinator. Thank you so much, Javi Martinez, for joining us on...

Thanks for tuning in to another interview in Season 4 of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! Today's guest is Claire Benson. We met at a retreat about a month and a half ago, with a program called BWA (Body Wisdom Academy) that we refer to in our conversation. She talks about what she's learned from relationships, overcoming fear, and we talk quite a lot about trauma. The exact content of our conversat...

Welcome to Season 4 of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! We are back with interviewing interesting women who are doing some really cool things! Today's guest is Ann Chikahisa, creator of Chikahisa Studio. In our interview, Ann talks about how she got started making jewelry, the ways that jewelry can move through generations in a family, "Creative Zen", challenges, successes, and future plans. Check o...

Thanks for tuning in to the next episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! It's Episode 14 of Season 3. The key points of this episode are as follows: - Things take time! - Waiting for circumstances to be "ideal" before beginning - Generational beliefs -> humanizing parents - Becoming comfortable with unknowns

Happy New Year! Welcome to another episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! It's still Season 3, and this is Episode 13. Today's key points are as follows: - Normalize changing your mind - allow new perspectives that resonate to change your beliefs and behaviors - What does it mean to "feel old"? - Holding myself accountable by talking about plans to do more interviews this year :)

  Thanks for tuning in to Episode 12 of Season 3 of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This one is truly a free-form episode, with lots of twists and turns! Here are some of the key points that I talk about: Recognize humanity within ourselves and each other Cycles of consumption, integration, and creation Every single person you encounter knows something that you don’t Happy Holidays, Happy New Year,...

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This month's episode is a mini character showcase, from games and cartoons that I like, and a bonus impromptu tidbit from me about authentic character creation! The characters I talked about were as follows: 1. Ana (Overwatch) 2. Nanefua (Steven Universe) 3. Katara (Legend of Korra) 4. Madame Razz (She-Ra) 5. Professor Magno...

Welcome to Episode 10 of Season 3 of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! Today's episode may be slightly controversial—if you have strong opinions about anything brought up in this episode, feel free to contact me! I'd encourage you to examine your own reaction first though :) The key points are as follows: 1. Diastasis recti - and other conditions that can radically alter bodies, especially during/aft...

Thanks for tuning in to this month’s episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! Today’s five key points are as follows: Boundaries and maturity, especially when meeting new people; let things come up and unfold naturally Hearing aid game mechanic 6 months to travel with a terminal diagnosis —> makes sense or no??? Dancer story was gonna be a murder mystery High school Algebra teacher commenting on...

Thanks for tuning in to this month’s episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! Today’s five key points are as follows: See the good in people, especially those that want to see the good in me Being ultra-specific with plans —> ensures follow-through Starting grad school; I’m older than a lot of other students on this college campus—owning my age, no shame. I refuse to automatically feed into this...

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Season 3 of the Wise Not Withered Podcast. Season 3 focuses on behind-the-scenes happenings and musings. The 5 key points this month are as follows: Strange for a young woman to be doing a project focused on older women? Many people have thought so! Characters that still need a writer or illustrator: Candace - illustrator Tala - writer Elizaveta - illustr...

Thanks for tuning in to this month's episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast, where I continue to talk about more behind-the-scenes ideas in this giant project. The 5 key points are as follows: Insane to-do lists What Season 2 might have been My own voice and growth - hiding behind insincerity, something I've been self-conscious of for a while Meditative Age Exercise - envision yourself from ages...

Thanks for tuning in to this month's episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast! Episode 5 of Season 3 is here, where I continue my deep dive into the process of creating Wise Not Withered, being open and vulnerable with my experiences. Today's 5 key points are as follows: Project Management Time zone differences; must be soooooo clear when planning real-time meetings!! People come, people go Patien...