The Vibrant Life

Send us Fan Mail Today we are talking all about gifts. In honor of Christmas, I decided to just go through a rundown of some of the most meaningful gifts that we can receive. And I realize that not everyone listening to this podcast will be a Christian, and that's ok. If you are in that group I wish you lots of love and good cheer as you celebrate life in your own way. But for me, the true jo...

Send us Fan Mail I've been looking forward to our topic today because it's something I struggle with and it's been a great reminder for me personally to remember this principle. Today we're talking about giving less than 100%. Now, before you get all huffy and anxious, hear me out. This is an idea that people have a hard time with but if you embrace it, it can make a big differ...

Send us Fan Mail pisode forty-two! We are cruisin' peeps. And in case you were wondering, no. This episode does not contain the answer to the “ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything." I am not Douglas Adams who wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy . But that is a really fun book that you should check out if you haven't yet. But I think we can cover a coup...

Send us Fan Mail It's been on my mind for the last week or so and it's just one of those concepts that kind of grabbed hold of me and caused me to ponder more deeply. I want to talk about The Wonder of "Eve".  Support the show Join Emily Romrell on The Vibrant Life Podcast as she continues to explore inspiring stories and insightful conversations that empower you to live a life...

Send us Fan Mail Today is extra special because I interviewed one of the most important people in my life, My Mom, Diane Romrell. I've thought about wanting to interview her and when would be the best time and I honestly can't think of a better time or theme than the day after Thanksgiving and talking about gratitude. My mom has always put a strong emphasis on thankfulness and gratitude...

Send us Fan Mail I bet you’ve had days like that, right? When you’re already dealing with a lot and yet another disaster strikes. Actually, it feels like that’s when unexpected trials happen the most, right, when you are in the midst of something difficult and then life hands you another heavy thing to hold. I guess it’s kind of like weightlifting. You have to add on weight in order to to get stro...

Send us Fan Mail Alrighty, friends, let’s dive into our topic today which is Take A Hike. I’m kind of a goofball and I love puns. So I’m not telling you to leave or to get outta here. Like Chris from Parks and Rec and I’m inviting you to spend some time outside. Support the show Join Emily Romrell on The Vibrant Life Podcast as she continues to explore inspiring stories and insightful conversation...

Send us Fan Mail Whether we're babies falling asleep to the sound of lullabies, or young children learning the ABCs, or teenagers diving into the music of our generation, music is foundational to who we all are. Support the show Join Emily Romrell on The Vibrant Life Podcast as she continues to explore inspiring stories and insightful conversations that empower you to live a life full of purp...

Send us Fan Mail There’s one rule when you do improv. You can’t say no. Whatever the person next to you proposes, you go with it. Then you make the next move. They call this saying YES…AND, which is our focus today.  Support the show Join Emily Romrell on The Vibrant Life Podcast as she continues to explore inspiring stories and insightful conversations that empower you to live a life full of purp...

Send us Fan Mail Alrighty, I took a couple more minutes in the intro today but gratitude is so key that I'm not sorry. But believe it or not, that's not the subject of the podcast today. I'm psyched about this topic because it's something that has been a theme for me for a really long time but that has grown richer in meaning and in depth as I've grown older. Today we&apos...

Send us Fan Mail We're diving into something much easier today and that is The Law of Inertia. This is also referred to as Isaac Newton's first law of motion. You probably remember learning about this in school. Basically, any object at rest will stay at rest and an object in motion will stay in motion unless they are acted upon by an outside force like friction or gravity or interferenc...

Send us Fan Mail As this conference is approaching and just with the way the world is right now. I've been thinking a lot about tolerance and also how easily it is for people to be offended, or for people to be offensive without knowing it. This is a sensitive topic and I hope you will keep that open mind and heart I just mentioned. But I do feel compelled to share some of my feelings and eve...

Send us Fan Mail Fall is the season of change and a lot of us have gone through and are still experiencing some difficult changes in the last two years. I know personally, things have been tough for me. And I found myself going back to a wonderful book called Loving What Is by Byron Katie . This is one of those life-changer books that I think everyone should read. I'll put a link to the book...

Send us Fan Mail Alrighty, let's get down to business. Today we're talking about a principle that I've been thinking about quite a bit the last few weeks. It's something that I actually heard about from my sister, Kimberly who is amazing. I did an interview with Kimberly on episode 10 and you should check that out if you haven't yet. But She explained a concept to me about...

Send us Fan Mail You get to hear from me this week because I was fortunate to be asked to be on a different podcast called Finding Unity with Valerie Payne. And I really enjoyed my conversation with her about my experience with anxiety and depression. And, uh, so I thought I’d share that with you guys today. You should definitely check out Valerie’s podcast. It’s great and has a lot of different p...

Send us Fan Mail You know, it's the little simple things that bring us the most joy. I love the book Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery and that story highlights this idea in many ways. There's even a quote I love in the book where Anne says, "I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just thos...

Send us Fan Mail How's your Summer going? I love this time of year. I love the sunshine and watching things grow. Right now gardens are at their peak, at least ours is. We're enjoying the zucchini, peppers, beans, etc. that we planted a few months ago. I know  I've mentioned this before, but I love plants and the lessons that they can teach us. So today, we're talking about Pla...

Send us Fan Mail I'm super excited about the topic this week which is The Power In Naming Things . This is an idea that might not come naturally for you, but let me tell ya, it is magical. To be honest, I may go a little overboard on this at times. I like to name everything from my houseplants (many of which are named after loved ones), to my guitar (Caliope, the Head Muse in Greek Mythology)...

Send us Fan Mail I’m excited about our topic today on Consumers & Creators. I like it because I’m a sucker for alliteration. But what I really love is the duality. We are all consumers and we are all creators. The trick is in the timing, right? It’s like that scripture slash classic rock song by The Byrds : “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” Support t...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of the twenty-fifth episode, we’re discussing one of my favorite ideas today. Be A Warrior Not A Worrier. This is one of the many personal mottos or themes that I’ve adopted in my life and it’s a powerful one. Believe me, as someone who could be described as a chronic worrier, I’ve learned that sometimes the only way to defeat worry or anxiety is through action. And somet...

Send us Fan Mail So this week I want to talk about rain. We tend to think of rain as a downer, literally the sky pours down on us, and we understandable can feel discouraged or depressed. But like the Luke Bryan song, I think it’s important to remember that Rain Is A Good Thing . If we can embrace the rain in our lives, we’re not only going to grow into better people but we’ll be a heck of a lot h...

Send us Fan Mail I’m so excited to talk with you. But I gotta admit, I’m not as comfortable with the topic today as I usually am. You know I started this podcast to sort of document my personal journey to a vibrant joyful life and hopefully help others along the way. And each week it’s been amazing as I’ve thought about what I want to share and how to connect with you. I believe that we can be gui...

Send us Fan Mail I've been thinking a lot about being healthy lately. This last week I had the flu and it's been rough. Nothing reminds you how wonderful it is to be healthy like recovering from being sick. I've also been dealing with some other health issues that I won't go into, except I want to let you know that I personally know the value of good health and how much it affe...

Send us Fan Mail What I'm really interested in, however, is the meaning behind the word abracadabra. We don't know the exact etymology for sure but I'm fascinated by two origin theories. Some scholars think it comes from an Aramaic phrase avra kehdabra, meaning “I will create as I speak”. Others think it's from the Chaldean abbada ke dabra, meaning “perish like the word”.  That...

Send us Fan Mail Interview with April Moody: I met April Moody when her family moved into the house next door to us and I was around 13. That's a pretty awkward age for most people, but she always made me feel loved and seen. April has been a friend and mentor to me ever since. Quote from the show: Heartache, sadness or disappointment doesn't have to cancel out happiness and joy and opti...