ISO Peace & Healing w/Celia Boone

My father used to always tell me that it's attitude, not circumstance, that determines the altitude of your achievements in life. Today's episode is about how to get inspired to take merely surviving to the next level, to an existence where we are thriving! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally published for our Descant Pop-Up Podcast series, this episode features an interview with my life-long friend, Becky Oliver. In it, she shares how prayer and faith helped her to overcome a devastating hand injury that nearly costs her with the ability to play the piano. We are thrilled to say Becky is back to sharing her talents and story with the world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Here is another episode originally recorded during the first outbreak of COVID-19 back in 2020. The discussion here is how do we go about making those bid life changes, that require the help of a Higher Power to successfully execute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally recorded during the first outbreak of COVID-19 back in 2020, the purpose of this episode is to suggest it is okay to take a break from life's many challenges to count our many blessings. Take gentle care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After over 40 years of living with constant fear, resent, and turmoil, I found my core of peace. In this episode, I'd like to share with you the steps i took to reach this point, and how you can as well. Take gentle care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, taken from an interview conducted at the height of the COVID19 pandemic, I talk to our dear friend, George Don Denis, about he and his family coped during the crisis. At the time of the initial outbreak, Don became a father for the first time. He and his sister, Nikki, just started Threadd Media, a video production company. I pleased to say that both his family and his business ar...

In this episode, I'd like to revisit a challenging time in our lives. Both my husband and I were facing health issues that put a strain on both our finances and our faith. Fortunately, we emerged from our struggles with both still intact. Take gentle care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The basis of this episode was originally published as the 10th episode of this podcast. It was originally recorded prior to some more health crises face by me and my husband, Ken. In this episode, I will update you on our conditions. I'm happy to announce that we both overcame those challenges with a lot of faith, prayer, and hard work. God Bless, my friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

We all face challenges in our lives. Some are more uncomfortable than others to deal with. In this episode, I will share with you some of the strategies I use to deal with my least favorite challenge - direct and/or indirect conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a while since we last got together. I'm hoping that this is the first of many more chats. Thanks for your support and God Bless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020 was a crazy year, and 2021 is starting out just as chaotic! However, just because the world is chaotic, things don't have to be chaotic inside of us. Alcoholism, including relapses, are on the rise. Due to traumatic lifestyle changes, our collective mental health has suffered. As someone who is a mental health educator and who has been in long-term sobriety, Celia shares some of her "secrets"...

What keeps you stuck? As we try to cope with this pandemic, many are using this time as an opportunity to try new things. Our hobbies are becoming our livelihood. Are you one of these people? To assess you desire or readiness to make such a huge life change, Celia poses a series of questions with a goal of helping you determine if this is something for you. She also discusses goal-setting strategi...

Have you ever tried to help someone who really needed help? Have you helped (or tried to help) them despite their willingness to make needed behavioral changes? In this episode, Celia compares and contrasts the blessings of helping with the the burden(s) of over-helping. The latter is known as co-dependency. What do you do? You choose your next move carefully. Just remember, there is an important...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It is also National Recovery Month. In the second of a two-part episode, Celia makes further disclosures about the despair and depression that was gripping her. Recurring thoughts of suicide, this time using the installment plan, were never that far away. Celia then talks about how she sought out help via the rooms of 12-Step Recovery, as well as we...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It is also National Recovery Month. In the first of a two-part episode, Celia shares her story of despair, depression. She reveals that she had thoughts of suicide along with battles with multiple addictions. Initially, this beautiful, intelligent, talented, and accomplished woman keep her emotions suppressed until she went about the task of permane...

In this episode, Celia talks about the things she's learned in her 60 years on life. Even though she had to learn a lot the hard way, many friends in her support network find Celia's life lessons valuable. Drawing on decades of sayings, adages and scriptures, Celia shares the knowledge and wisdom she's acquired along the way. And as she always says, keep what you like, and leave the rest. Don't fo...

In this episode, Celia asks the age-old question, "what is prayer"? She shares with you her favorite prayer that starts with the phrase "if others will be helped...", and how that prayer has been answered throughout her life. After a brief pause, Celia will return with all new episodes this Fall. Thank for your continued support, my friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Some people can't cry. So if you really can't - if you are one who suppresses tears, this episode may not be for you. But we invite you to listen anyway. Today, Celia describes a number of scenarios when shedding tears can actually make us physically, mentally, and spiritually stronger. So, let's learn how to "feel our feelings". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pool's finally open and the Water Warrior, aka Celia, is returning to her happy place. This is a place where she gets to get exercise, visit with dear friends, compose music, and bask in the sunshine. This is also a place where, when not crowded, she can commune with her higher power. Do you have a happy place? If not, maybe you should. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Resentment is bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly. It's also a complex, multilayered emotion that has been described as a mixture of disappointment, disgust, anger, fear, and ego. Holding a resentment is like drinking cyanide, waiting for it to kill the other guy. Maya Angelou said that "Resentment is like cancer, it eats the host". In this episode, Celia takes you through the diffe...

Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, most or all of us are walking in unfamiliar, scary territory. The phrase "stay positive" is used quite a bit, without specific suggestions on how to do so. I will provide you with a list of possible activities you can do to help you cope with all of the crazy that's going on. I will then pause to thank all of the true heroes out there trying to keep us saf...

This episode was originally recorded after I underwent my first hip replacement surgery. Little did I know that this was just the beginning of a series of health challenges faced by me and husband, Ken. Our faith was tested, but we survived, as I will express in subsequent episodes. Take gentle care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celia's back from surgery! All is going well and she'd like you to know about her recovery and how she's spending her time these days. In this episode, Celia breaks policy to give thanks to some dear friends, this time by name. She also highlights a very special friendship has flourished for almost 35 years. Robin, along with her husband, Jimmy, have been such a great source of support and encoura...

Living in a cauldron is no place for one to dwell if they wish to live joyous and free! Celia contrasts her many years of being consumed with fear, shame, and resentment. She also talks about her 15 years in recovery, and how it has brought her to a place of peace! This is a powerful episode that we hope you'll take a few minutes to check out. You'll be glad that you did! Hosted on Acast. See acas...

We are thrilled that Celia is back for another season of "ISO Peace & Healing". Now that you know what this show is all about, Celia invites you on a quest to find a higher power who can supply divine help, change past bad behavior, and inspire you to share your peace with others. She also continues to disclose details from her path to recovery, both spiritual and physical. We pray for a speed...