Country Proud Living Nurturing Home, Empowered Self

Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I am your host LoriLynn! It is that time of year when we are reaching the height of summer and realize we need to get some of those projects done before the autumn comes around... Today I'm sharing some quick and easy ways to refresh your homes curb appeal! Whether your are putting down roots or getting ready to sell these tips can really help crea...

Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I am your host LoriLynn! Your emotional intelligence is defined by how well you control your emotions , respond to problems and questions, and interact with other people. Emotional intelligence is the “something” in each of us that is a bit intangible. It affects how we manage behavior, navigate social complexities, and make personal decisions to achiev...

Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I am your host LoriLynn! You Have to Be Strong, Enrich Your Life, and Improve Your Health This episode builds upon the last one...mentally tough people know that life goes a lot smoother once you let go of grudges and forgive even those who never said they were sorry. Grudges let negative events from your past ruin today’s happiness. Hate and anger are...

Hello and welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast!  Nurturing home, empowered self.   I am your host LoriLynn, and I am so happy you are here!   Pull up a chair, grab a hot cup of coffee or tea and let's have a cozy conversation.   Sharing behind the scenes of my first six months of podcasting…   If you could share this pod with your like-minded friends and family, it would mean the world...

Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I am your host LoriLynn! Recently I placed lovely lilacs in vases throughout my home and it inspired me to look into the positive benefits of having flowers in your home. HAPPINESS is fresh flowers! "I must have flowers, always, and always."  Claude Monet A behavioral research study conducted by Nancy Etcoff, Ph. D., of Massachusetts General H...

Thank you to the men and women who served and to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. We honor you especially today and everyday! God Bless America! Today I'm sharing a little story about spreading kindness, honoring our men and women who serve, and the spirit of generosity! One Flag, One Land, One Heart, One Hand, One Nation, Evermore!  Oliver Wendell Holmes Let me know if there is so...

Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Thanks for being here! Today I am sharing about Habits and how small changes can really create positive change in your life. There is also a concept I discuss called Habit Stacking that makes it easier to make those small improvements. I've made some small intentional changes that have improved my own life and sharing a...

Hello and welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast!  Nurturing home, empowered self.   I am your host LoriLynn, and I am so happy you are here!   Pull up a chair, grab a hot cup of coffee or tea and let's have a cozy conversation.   Sharing behind the scenes of my first three months of podcasting…   If you could share this pod with your like-minded friends and family, it would mean the wor...

Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Thanks for being here! Today I am sharing about GROWTH , and although it can be difficult is can be a very rewarding journey inward. Personal growth is a process of understanding yourself and striving to  reach your highest potential . It means always asking yourself who you are becoming and how you plan to get there. The tr...

Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Today I am interviewing my cowboy, and hubby! If you are interested in learning more about a dairy farm, today is your day! Steve graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Agricultural Business Administration. We are both proud alumni and love to cheer for the Gophers!  Row the Boat,  Ski-U-Mah, Go Gopher...

Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Today I am sharing about JOY, what it means , how to add more to your life, and how we can learn from inspiring people to pursue your own ideas and dreams! LINKS to learn more about today's topics: "To get full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it with." M ark Twain https://www.goodreads.com/quot...

Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Thanks for being here! Today I am sharing about Love, family, and boundaries and how we all have struggles in this area. This episode is something everyone can relate to. I was inspired to talk about this today because love, family, and boundaries are a part of everyone's life and along with the joy also comes the strug...

Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn. Thanks for being here! Today I am sharing about Light and the importance of this in the world.  I encourage you to share your light with those around you, especially during this significant week of Easter.  Believe in miracles!  One of my favorite sayings is Travel light, Live light, Spread the light, Be the light.  I discus...

Thanks for being here! Today I am sharing about my interior design business and a fun project I just wrapped up! To learn more about the Skihut Adventure Center you can follow them on IG @skihutadventurecenter. To learn more about the RiverWest development, where the new Skihut Adventure Center is located Visit www.riverwestduluth.com  Please check out my IG loriolafson for more photos and informa...

Hello and welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast! Nurturing home, empowered self.   I am your host LoriLynn, and I am so happy you are here! Pull up a chair, grab a hot cup of coffee or tea and let's have a cozy conversation.  "TWENTY YEARS FROM NOW YOU WILL BE MORE DISAPPOINTED BY THE THINGS THAT YOU DIDN'T DO THAN THE ONES YOU DID DO. SO THROW OFF THE BOWLINES. SAIL AWAY FROM...

Hello and welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast!  Nurturing home, empowered self.   I am your host LoriLynn, and I am so happy you are here!   Carol  and I struck up a conversation a couple years ago about the Iconic Grace art piece and we reconnected to discuss it in more detail. Many of you have seen this iconic art piece and those that live in the Midwest will be very familiar with it and...

Hello and welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast!  Nurturing home, empowered self.   I am your host LoriLynn, and I am so happy you are here!   Pull up a chair, grab a hot cup of coffee or tea and let's have a cozy conversation.  I encourage you to take a leap forward in your life, this LEAP YEAR!   Sharing tips below to go for it!  1) Preparing for the Leap:  What is your motivation?  A...

Hello and welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast!  Nurturing home, empowered self.   I am your host LoriLynn, and I am so happy you are here!   Pull up a chair, grab a hot cup of coffee or tea and let's have a cozy conversation.   Taking a deeper look into connections, friendship, and Glimmers and how they will enhance your life.  Inspiring and encouraging everyone to create deeper and m...

Hello and welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast!  Nurturing home, empowered self.   I am your host LoriLynn, and I am so happy you are here!   Pull up a chair, grab a hot cup of coffee or tea and let's have a cozy conversation.   Sharing behind the scenes of my first month of podcasting…dedicating this episode to our golden retriever sweet Jaxon Rose.   If you could share this pod with...

 My guest today is Kathryn Garland, host of the Homespun podcast, Creating a Life you Crave.   Kathryn has a passion to enhance everything from homesteading to parenting, and self-compassion to decor.  She is a wife and a mama to 4 wonderful kids, is a life-long learner, and enjoys creating a life out in the country with her family in British Columbia, Canada.  Kathryn’s passion is helping those a...

Hello and welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast!   Nurturing home, empowered self.   I am your host LoriLynn and I am so happy you are here!   Pull up a chair, grab a hot cup of coffee or tea and let's have a cozy conversation.  Sharing three tips to help anyone start making improvements within their home or on themselves.  If anyone feels stuck these are simple ways that can help to mo...

Hello and welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast!  Nurturing home, empowered self.    I am your host LoriLynn, and I am so happy you are here!   Pull up a chair, grab a hot cup of coffee or tea and let's have a cozy conversation.  In this episode I am sharing how to cultivate the good in your life!  Cultivate = Transformation.  Helpful tips and suggestions on how to take steps to take st...

Hello and welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast!  Nurturing home, empowered self.   I am your host LoriLynn, and I am so happy you are here!   Pull up a chair, grab a hot cup of coffee or tea and let's have a cozy conversation.    In this episode I am sharing how by empowering yourself you can improve your life!  Helpful tips and suggestions on how to take steps to create an environment...

Welcome to Country Proud Living, I'm your host LoriLynn.  Today I discuss the behind the scenes ups and downs of learning something new and being a beginner.  Letting everyone know ALL the things I learned in my first week! It was exciting, challenging, frustrating, and exhilarating all at the same time.  A humbling look at the mistakes I made and sharing with everyone.  Thanks for taking the...

Hello and welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast!  Nurturing home, empowered self.   I am your host LoriLynn, and I am so happy you are here!   Pull up a chair, grab a hot cup of coffee or tea and let's have a cozy conversation.    In this episode I am sharing how nurturing yourself and creating a nurturing space for yourself can help transform your life!  Helpful tips and suggestions on...