Beyond The Margins with Jen Chambers

Send us a text In this episode, we go over in more detail the types of courage as put out by various sources, including the article by Dr. Drew, Ph. D. that we referenced briefly in episode zero. This way we have a frame of reference to talks about our own experiences. This week, make your own Courage Checklist and think about how to break through any barriers to accomplish something on your list....

Send us a text In this first episode, join host Jennifer Chambers as she explain she Who/What/Why of the Courage Checklist. She illustrates the concept with a personal story of courage (and relates a tiny mishap  hitting her garage door) and will go over one type of courage, Emotional Courage. With humor and empathy, Chambers' goal is to help others feel the freedom that comes in doing things...

Send us a text Hello and welcome to the Courage Checklist Podcast. I'm Jennifer Byers Chambers. I'm a writer, brain injury survivor, and a chronic illness warrior. This podcast is about having the courage to check off your internal list of things you think are impossible for you. It is also about how I busted through much of (but not all, yet) my own near-impossible checklist. I started...

Send us a text This historical episode features two activists, in two different arenas, who showed incredible resilience in working for others. Julia Rutilla was a journalist, writer and labor activist from Oregon who lived 1907-1991, and Leta Stetter Hollingworth was a pioneer in psychology who worked in New York City a bit earlier, 1886-1939 . Sources for Julia Rutilla: https://www.goodreads.com...

Send us a text In this episode, we share stories about Beverly Cleary, Ursula LeGuin, and a Klickitat origin story of The Bridge of The Gods. Beverly Cleary video on OPB Ursula LeGuin's  The Disposessed  on Wired Bridge Of The Gods Contact us at resilientpodcastmail@gmail.com or at www.youareresilient.net with feedback or interview requests (and download the FREE Better Brainstorm Guide) Try...

Send us a text This episode is a compilation of two of two of the most popular segments of the last year. Wendy Red Star is  an artist whose work explores identity and the effect of colonization on Native Americans in the United States. The multi-talented, multi-media artist works with humor to share her experience and the culture of her family. She shows work worldwide, including places like the...

Send us a text This episode of The Resilient Podcast Network starts with a reading of Sourdough Stories from pioneers who brought the well-traveled dough to the West, and a current recipe for making your own versatile sourdough from Chambers. It continues with a story about Hazel Ying Lee, the accomplished woman and first Chinese-American, female fighter pilot in the United States. She was well-kn...

Send us a text Host Jennifer Chambers shares some of her favorite tips for thriving with a brain injury to begin March, Brain Injury Awareness Month.  This is part of a new series on tips for thriving and good self care within chronic conditions. Visit www.youareresilient.net or email resiliantpodcastmail@gmail.com for your fill-in-able copy of Your Tips For Living Well with Brain Injury. Also, em...

Send us a text Join Stacy Cordova Diaz and Jennifer Chambers for a conversation about Stacy’s work with self-care, her day and dream jobs, and her resiliency with her new project discussing systemic racism. Plus, fantastic ideas for how to  to nurture yourself. Stacy Cordova is a lifelong educator and explorer of all things self-care and woo woo. When she isn't teaching or self-caring, she lo...

Send us a text In this third episode of Groundwaters Live, we hear the readings from more Groundwaters' participants. Enjoy the prose, poetry and essays from fine writers. Our readers this time are, in order: Pat Edwards, reading work by Michael "Hoss" Barker Pat Edwards, reading work by Michael "Hoss" Barker Jen Chambers, reading work by Melinda Bender Pat Edwards, readin...

Send us a text Wendy Harrop and I talk about her life in Massachusetts, the way she has woven resiliency into her life and her work, and don't miss her description of her fabulous events and some of the delicious food she prepares on her farm. Here's her bio: Hi there! I'm Wendy Harrop, owner of the Phineas Wright House an antique home and barn in rural Massachusetts.  I host intima...

Send us a text In this second episode of Groundwaters Live, we hear the readings from more Groundwaters' participants. Enjoy the prose, poetry and essays from fine writers. Our readers this time are, in order: Demetri Liontos Evelyn Searle Hess Stephanie Sanchez-DeLong Evelyn Searle Hess Jennifer Chambers For more information on any of these writers, go to www.groundwaterspublishing.com . To...

Send us a text Jen Liss of the popular podcast The Creative Commute visits the show.  Jennifer Liss is a marketing copywriter and founder of The Creative Commute, a podcast and community focused on fueling joy through creativity. The effort began as a way to stay optimistic during the spread of the global pandemic and has grown into a thriving virtual community.  She is a peanut butter connoisseur...

Send us a text In a conversation with Stefania Indelicato and Laura Mc Neice of Dash of Life Podcast, we got to chat about their goals for their upcoming first season of their podcast, which showcases the "dash" that makes up a lifetime.  Plus they share the most perfect "how we met" story you've ever heard! Imagine meeting these delightful, fun podcasters and talking abou...

Send us a text Groundwaters Publishing publishes an anthology every year, of art, poetry, fiction and nonfiction by creative individuals, who range from local to our corner of Oregon to all over the world. When the annual book is released, the publishing company hosts a gala at Applegate Regional Theater so that the authors and poets can read their work to a live audience. This year, well... a dif...

Send us a text To begin the holiday season, we're presenting short holiday reads to get you in the cozy, calm mood to celebrate the coming of the winter season and turn of the year.  We'll put out these holiday specials weekly, starting with the first reading: Reverend Clement Moore's poem "The Night Before Christmas." Support the show Thank you for listening! Jennifer Cha...

Send us a text Sadie says: In 2016 I was a Political Science Major with the hopes of becoming a world-renowned politician. When the election cycle hit that year, I saw firsthand how politics can drive apart friends, colleagues and even families. I felt something inside me shift that year, and I knew I needed to change my path. I had always been interested in Art and Graphic Design, but at 21 years...

Send us a text Bridget Botelho is a certified integrative health coach who helps women with autoimmunity reclaim their vibrant energy and power. She lives in San Francisco, CA where she enjoys urban hiking, watching the latest Netflix craze, or watering many, many plants.  Resources mentioned in the episode (as always, this is for informational purposes only; this show offers no guarantees or pref...

Send us a text Jocey Orelus Wiitanen helps women improve their mindset to create more joy and abundance in their lives. Jocey started her business to help women accept and love themselves. Prior to coaching, Jocey spent nine years as an independent cosmetologist and two years as a cosmetology educator. She gained clarity on her own life and passions after taking six months to travel. Eat, pray, lo...

Send us a text In this week's episode, Chambers shares a preview of her new podcast, Revolutionaries and Visionaries. Revolutionaries and Visionaries showcases the stories of people who inspire with their exploits, lead by example, and fight for a better way. The first episode tells the story of Amelia Bloomer and others who followed her lead. Sources: Abigail Scott Duniway and Susan B Anthon...

Send us a text An avid traveler, dog mom, coffee lover and book addict, Holly began her adult life as an academic. With a BA in English and Environmental Studies and an MA in Human Rights she was headed for PhD stardom. Life changed as it always does and as a result she put the brakes on the PhD and has been jumping from one adventure to the next and ultimately living a very colourful life. She ha...

Send us a text Chambers interviews Jessica Stancil as they talk about her diagnosis and her work in autoimmune support coaching--  which is unique because she believes in helping without a blanket, one thing fits all approach. Jessica Stancil is an autoimmune lifestyle coach. Serving as the missing link between the doctor’s office and daily life, she helps people who are struggling with autoimmune...

Send us a text Ryan Ward, better known as Tokencarnie on his website and social media, is a circus runaway who left a toxic situation and packed his belongings on New Year's Eve before driving cross country in a rental car to start over. Token shares his story on his website, redheadrunaway.com as a reminder that it's ok to run away, just as long as you know what you're running towa...

Send us a text This episode of Resilient from quarantine talks about Jane Austen, her perception and the forces that shaped her. We also talk about 17th century scientist Maria Merian, who revolutionized the field of insect study. We talk about gardens, books, and writing.   Sources in this episode: Jane Austen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Austen , https://www.janeausten.org/ , https://lith...

Send us a text On this episode, Chambers speaks with South Carolina maker Brittany Volpe about her business, New Moon Creations Co. Volpe opens up about her own challenges and the tools she uses to be resilient in her life and in her career. Volpe's candor is refreshing, and her personal story is inspiring. Contact Volpe on Instagram at: @newmooncreationsco, or, on Etsy, where you can see all...