Life and Laughter

This time of year can be difficult for many people - and maybe that means you, too. In this episode, I discuss embracing the melancholy of the season while making room for joy. I also give tips for creating a sacred Twixmas - a time of reflection and rest. Thank you for listening and have a Merry Christmas.

How do you handle shopping, spending and family during the holidays? Beth Kempton offers great advice in her book "Calm Christmas and Happy New Year: A Little Book of Festive Joy." Listen in for ideas to create a manageable holiday.

We're reading "Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year" by Beth Kempton, and it's a fabulous guide for creating a holiday season that feels genuine. Today we're talking about things like service, money, shopping, winter, coziness and hedgehogs. Thanks for listening!

Using the five stories of Christmas detailed in this book, we'll create a blueprint for how you'd like to observe the holiday season. Embrace what you love, let go of what doesn't work anymore - without guilt. Thank you for listening!

If you want to create a Christmas that's more calm than chaotic, join me as we read "Calm Christmas and Happy New Year: A Little Book of Festive Joy" by Beth Kempton. Let's start the season grounded, excited and ready to enjoy the holidays. Please, like, share, follow and subscribe! LY

As we finish this beautiful little book, hopefully, you've gained some appreciation and insight into the hidden life of trees. This episode covers slow growth, age and optimism. Please, like, share and subscribe!

This gorgeous book discusses the beauty, resilience, intelligence and community of trees. We have much to learn from these natural superheroes - including how to protect ourselves from caterpillars. Please like, share and subscribe!

As we finish "The Signs" by Dr. Tara Swart, we talk about how creativity, connection and nature can train our brain to receive signs and guidance. I hope you liked this book! Thanks for reading with me. Please like, share, subscribe, and follow.

In Part 2 of "The Signs" by Dr. Tara Swart, we explore ways to train our mind and body to receive intuition. Through practices and exercises, we can clear out the muck in our lives to hear the signals from our intuition. Thanks for listening!

We're starting a new book and diving into consciousness, signs from beyond and communication with loved ones who have passed away. Listen in and share your experiences with signs, visions or influence from beyond!

We conclude Tara Brach's "Radical Compassion" with a recognition of our implicit biases, a realization that the path of love is hard work, and a commitment to bravery as we move forward. Thank you for listening! Please like, share and follow.

Our emotions can bring us closer to others or keep us distanced. What emotions are you holding on to that keep you from connecting? (Here's mine: rage, frustration and distrust). Join me in this new episode as we explore ways to break through the emotions that hold us in trance.

In Part 2 of Tara Brach's "Radical Compassion," we take RAIN to the beliefs that hold us back from life. Things like doubt, fear, self-loathing, anger - they all keep us in a trance of unworthiness. Please like, share, subscribe and review!

Tara Brach's book "Radical Compassion" is a guide to living consciously and a way to return to your heart, your love and your compassion.

We did it! We finished Anne Lamott's "Bird by Bird" In this episode, we discuss finding your voice, publication and introduce our next book!

Part 3 of Bird by Bird discusses receiving feedback, tools for remembering, letter writing and the value of finding even ONE person to trust with your writing process. Listen, share and review!

In Part 2 of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, we explore the writer’s mindset. She offers tips to quiet doubt, stay present, and approach the page with honesty. Learn to see the world like a writer.

We're getting into the foundation of your story, learning Anne Lamott’s advice on shitty first drafts and letting go of perfectionism to free your creativity.

Let's get into the first 50 pages of Bird by Bird. From terrible first drafts to tackling your inner critic, we'll unpack it, one messy page at a time.

During August, we dive into Anne Lamott's "Bird by Bird" to unpack her wit, wisdom and inspiration for creative people of all kinds, especially beginners! Assignment: Read the first 53 pages!

After a nine-month hiatus, I’m back behind the mic. In this episode, what life taught me when I hit pause, and why I’m ready to laugh (and cry) with you again. Life's messy, but it is full of heart. Thank you for coming back.

Thanks to everyone who has listened to this podcast for the last three years. It's meant so very much to me.

I had so much fun talking with Bryan Beach, founder of the bluegrass group Bridging Betty. Bryan uses his music to tell stories and connect with people of all ages. Music brings magic to the world. Enjoy this episode! Please rate, review, share and follow. LY

Did you know it's possible to bring awe and wonder into your everyday life? In this episode, I share the top 8 ways you can practice creating awe. It's awesome! Please share, like, follow and review!!! LY

Anger levels have skyrocketed in the past few years. We all have a role in changing the furious dialogue we've created. How can we calm the f*** down? I offer a few tips in this episode. Please share, review, follow and subscribe to spread the love. LY