Elke

Elkevate Your Life

Society EN ↓ 134 episodes

Welcome to Elkevate , the podcast where real talk meets heartfelt advice. I'm Elke, often called "Mama Elke" by those around me. With years of experience lending a listening ear to friends, family, and even complete strangers, I’ve created a space where you can find comfort and wisdom. Each week, join me for Mindful Mondays ,  Or Fun Fact Fridays where I share hot takes on taboo topics and life lessons I've learned the hard way. Plus, I’m excited to offer you a chance to be part of the show! Use our personal link to submit your anonymous stories and get thoughtful advice from yours truly. Whet...

Author

Elke

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Mindful Monday Let Me Blow Your Mind! 012725 28.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail The Struggle Is Real - Sorry I wasn't here for you last week but Drs. are trying to determine what's happened to me :( undiagnosed rash prevented me from talking comfortably, unfortunately still unknown. All homeopathic remedies are being used. Monitoring food & beverage intake which isn't much these days. Please send youre positive thoughts, prayers, love or li...

Wisdom Wellness Wednesday What's your contribution to Our World Today? 011525 16.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Recap on the Fires in Southern California The Eaton and Palisades fires are now the most destructive wildfires in Southern California history according to Cal Fire. The fires over the past week were larger and hotter than they would have in a world without planet-warming fossil fuel pollution, a UCLA analysis suggests. (CNN)  Dublin 8th Grader Makes Care Packages for Firefighters...

Mindful Monday First Full Moon of Year , Wolf Moon brings Surprises 011325 14.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Happy Birthday to All my Capricorns out there including my Mama Happy Heavenly Birthday Janet! Lots of Birthday friends to list off-Marshall , Jax, Dori, Jim, Teresa, Joe, MLK, you get the idea right? I break into song and then back to business. First New Moon of the Year 2025 apparently the story behind the Wolf Moon is that the dark cold nights the Wolves want to ensure you hear...

Wisdom Wellness Wednesday Embracing Health Challenges and Sweet Success Stories 010825 09.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt a sudden, sharp pain in your chest that left you bewildered and anxious? My unexpected encounter with Precordial Catch Syndrome transformed an ordinary workday at Fallon Middle School into a whirlwind of discomfort and curiosity.                                                    Despite the condition's reputation for being brief and harmless, my experience stretche...

Mindful Monday New Year New Resolutions Live in 2025 010625 06.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail           Subscribe https://buzzsprout.com/2323357/support  Happy New Year! What did you do? Where did you go? Did you make any New Years Resolutions? If so, what are they?  Holiday Break My 2 week holiday or Winter Break sadly was anticlimactic as Mister was sick the entire time. The Virus with the lingering cough is no joke ya'll! In the years I've known him, I've...

Mindful Monday The Season of Giving Sprinkle that SH*! Everywhere! 123024 31.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Christmas or Holiday What Did you do? Did you get everything you wanted this holiday season? Eat good food, Celebrate with family or friends ? We celebrated different this year instead of traditionally Delta King Ship Riverboat we attended Candlelight Service at Crosswinds talked about traditions etc. Several Attendees mentioned traditions of homemade Tamales ummm hellloooo how do...

Wisdom Wellness Wednesday starts with Cabo in December! Where to buy unique holiday gifts? 121824 19.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Birthday Celebrations commence apologies to my loyal listeners I was on holiday birthday celebration Wednesday 12/11 with my now 24 year old daughter Brooklyn & Carly until Monday eve 12/16- A unique fun filled 5 day Cabo San Lucas trip with my girls  starting with a quick trip to LA for Carly's birthday dinner accompanied by the girls long time friend Andrew who gallantl...

Mindful Monday Blow Your Mind Season 2 Episode 18 120924 10.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Recap on Holiday/Thanksgving Break- Favorite Activities, Foods, Traditions, Recipes, Travel do tell as we're all dying to hear  How to Boost Your Immune System Naturally- Homeopathic &/or herbal remedies that work or do they? Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Turmeric, Sufficient Sleep what is your go to? Sexuality-How has it changed??  BiSexual, TriSexual, Fluid, what does it all me...

Mindful Monday Be Kind To One Another 120224 03.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Thanksgiving Break or Fall Break is over "womp womp" as my students would say, it wasn't long enough for most according to all I spoke to today that was the general consensus we needed one more day  Mindful Monday message is to be kind to your neighbor, friend, coworker, stranger, share a smile, pay for the persons coffee if you're in line at Starbucks, Peets,...

Mindful Monday Sunny San Diego Vacation Satisfied All My Senses 112524 26.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Sunny San Diego Delivers in the Best way - A Mini Vacation starts Thursday eve  11/21st flying out on Spirit for a Sunny Saturday Outdoor wedding at Secret Garden Rancho Santa Fe of a beautiful young couple that is like family through a long time friend of Misters and Mine Feels like Home- Have you ever noticed the difference between Northern California and Southern California? Th...

Mindful Monday The Art of Active Listening Practicing Mindfulness Being Intentional 11182024 Season 2 #16 19.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Thanksgiving Break is approaching- What is your Thanksgiving or Holiday Tradition? Do you have One? Do you celebrate? Is it with Family &/or Friends? Do you go on vacation?  Mindful Monday how do you Practice Mindfulness? I think we are all guilty of not acting on our thoughts or feelings in the moment as often as we like and that's ok..... Are you Listening?  Active List...

Mindful Monday Practicing Gratitude 11112024 Season 2 #15 12.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Practice Gratitude -What does that look like for you? Do you practice it? How I practice physical, spiritual, and/or mental health Wellness Weight loss- It's not just about eating better or exercising it's a little more involved than that Veterans Day- Thank you to all that served or are serving I appreciate you! What do you do or what are some of the traditional things...

Wisdom Wellness WednesdayFall is Here Along with Flu Season Season 2 Episode #14 07.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Fall is Definitely Upon Us Brrrr-- I am not ready for it :(  Make sure All of you are current on your Vaccinations  ie RSV, FLU, Covid, etc... as I'm recovering from a Nasty Virus going around this fall season it had me down for the count!  Dose up on those vitamins friends. Hope Everyone that qualified did get out and Vote- I do have a policy of trying not to discuss Religio...

Mindful Monday Halloween Costumes 10212024 Season 2 Episode 13 22.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Mindful Monday begins with sometimes those closest people to us are the ones who hurt us the most. Mama Elke feeling a little Melancholy lately from various events, encounters, conversations, etc.  Halloween Costumes Ideas-Still waiting for Text/Email: Also, where's the party?  Love My Job Let Me tell you Why : Why I do what I do and what I get out of it?  Taking things with...

Wisdom Wellness Wednesday Embrace Life Season 101624 2 Episode #12 17.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Halloween Recap-Ghost Tour Walk-This weekend-Halloween Costume Ideas? This is one of my favorite holidays where you can dress up & be whomever you want to be-in character and all. Let's Go, I am ready for the holiday; but no costume or ideas...yet. Bring 'em on listeners! California Comet of the Century-CometC/2023A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas keep your eyes open 45 minutes a...

Mindful Monday 101424 HomeComing Season Season 2 Episode #11 October Events 15.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Sports Highlights-In Football- Pittsburg Steelers  take the Win over Las Vegas Raiders 32-13 : C'mon Raiders I am still pulling for you my childhood home team We got this!  Blowout Game Detroit Lions 47-9 against Dallas Cowboys-Sorry Linda Laws. In addition, a terrible injury Aidan Hutchinson had to undergo a successful surgery due to his badly fractured tibia and fibula whic...

Wisdom Wellness Season 2 Episode #10-Northern Lights-Hurricane Milton-Oktoberfest 11.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Geometric Storm Could Bring Northern Lights- A coronal mass ejection due to arrive Thursday triggered a geomagnetic storm alert similar to the one before May's "Solar Superstorm". Hurricane Milton leaves Florida with flooding & damage in it's wake- A Follow up on the after effects of Hurricane Milton due to family & friends living or traveling there. Ca...

Mindful Monday Taco Tuesday Season 2 Episode 9 09.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Florida Hurricane Global Warming is REAL -Category 5  Windspeed's  from 125-130 1.5 million evacuating Sending Positive thoughts, vibes and prayers out to all who may be affected hopefully it detours and doesn't impact any other people. Ladies Be Aware of Your Surroundings- I am now semi-impacted by this disturbing trend that's happening. Men in Stores are following...

Thirsty Thursday Season Bullying Doesn't Discriminate Season2 Episode 8 04.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail M.I.A.- Interesting how external factors like the heat can affect creative plans like recording your podcast. Due to massive heat wave hitting the Tri-Valley & Bay Area my home recording studio was HOT as He..!! Sorry to my loyal listeners, the struggle is real. Revisiting topics like Halloween costumes, bullying and healthy boundaries. Personal Fun Facts about ME: Your hostes...

Happy Friday Oktoberfest Weekend Halloween Approaching Season 2 Episode #7 28.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Week From Hell: Is Mercury In Retrograde? Am I the only one struggling with this weeks events?  I still haven't heard back from my son Brandon, sad but true, Any advice for Mama Elke?  AAA drama turned into a blessing in disguise -Thank you Robert:) Oktoberfest Weekend What are you doing?  Are you going?  Halloween is Approaching what are the popular costumes?  Shout out to o...

Mindful Monday Season Healthy Boundaries #2 Episode #6 24.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Tonight on Elevate Your Life: Shout Out to All My Fallon Fans on TikTok my loyal listeners-I LOVE your support!! Rising Statistics : Let's talk and be aware of the recent spike in Whooping cough cases in California-what you need to know to stay safe. Healthy Boundaries: What does that look like to you? How to set them and maintain them? Halloween Plans: What costumes are you...

Mindful Manic Melancholy Monday Local News & Insights 17.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Dublin High School Locker Room Assault: 2 Arrests made in connection with an assault on a student.  Santa Rita Jail Updates: We discuss troubling incidents, including a rape & burglary suspect found dead in a cell, lawsuit over this incident.  Livermore Police Department News: The Livermore Police welcomes a new officer, a local graduate of Granada High School showing how our...

Thirsty Thursday: Where was I?Local Football-Top 5 News Events Hurricane Francine Season 2 #1 13.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail For All You Local Sports Fans: Who's Doing What?  Inflation Eased to it's lowest level in more than 3 years  Hurricane Francine Slammed Louisiana , causing a rare flash flood emergency to be declared in New Orleans. VMA's Recap-Red Carpet highlights Austrian heiress story: Recruited 50 Strangers to redistribute her millions if..... The First Civilian Spacewalk Fan M...

Wisdom Wellness Wednesday-Season 2 Episode #3 Boundary Communication & Enforcement 05.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Tone & Delivery: Calm and Neutral tones help reduce defensiveness. It's les about what you say and more about how you say it. Choose a non-confrontational setting to ensure other person is open to hearing you. Command vs Request: A command might feel harsh or demanding, whereas a request allows for collaboration. Avoid Final Statements :"Always" and "Never&...

Mindful Monday, Season 2 #1 Labor of Love 04.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail What is the significance of Labor Day? We invest in ourselves, our relationships, spend quality time with family and/or friends. Physical Exercise : Something as simple as walking your dogs or swimming laps helps clear your mind providing a positive outlet for stress.  Meditation : How meditation can benefit you releasing negative thoughts and patterns.  Support the show   Like 2...

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