Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ."  It contains Chapter 25 - Ping Pong Balls ; Chapter 26 - The First Share ; Chapter 27 - Another Long Forgotten Memory ; Chapter 28 - What It Means To Be A Woman ; Chapter 29 - I Am My Kids' Mom ; and Chapter 30 - Husbands and Wives .  The story line includes dealing with issues of humiliation, shame, sexual abuse, as well as ro...

According to google analytics, the keyword depression is searched over a half a million times every month.  This prevalent condition is an important public health problem in the United States and in the world,  so today I’m going to be talking a little bit about depression including some of the possible causes, some of the ways that it affects the brain, why it’s so hard to overcome, and several s...

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ."  It contains Chapter 22 - A Taste of Success ; Chapter 23 - The Second Month ; and Chapter 24 - Good Enough?  The story line includes noticing progress and change in feelings, actions, and perceptions.  Uncovering a deeply rooted mental self-image of humiliation, unworthiness, and worthlessness.  Avoiding journaling.  You can purcha...

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ."  It contains Chapter 20 - Trapped Emotions and Chapter 21 - The Second Mentoring Session .  The story line includes using the Body Code to address trapped emotions from a childhood experience, struggling with trying to change, seeing evidence of success, and experiencing failure.  Lessons discovering some of the reasons behind insec...

You may have seen it in others or perhaps experienced it yourself.  Someone starts off with great intentions towards change and self improvement only to become discouraged and give up.  I’m going to explain why that might happen and how to work through it when those feelings of wanting to give up arise.  Knowledge is power.  This podcast helps you know: What is happening Why it’s happening What to...

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ."  It includes Chapter 17 - The Beginning ; Chapter 18 - The First Mentoring Session ; and Chapter 19 - Brave .  The story line includes some of the things that don't help with depression; 'scripture instant messaging' experiment and results; learning about hitting walls and then actually hitting a wall and trying to ge...

Have you ever wondered if you're good enough?  Well I have good news.  I have the answer to that question and the answer is YES!  We can use conditional logic to prove that you are good enough right now as you are.   Learn more at the Hope for Healing website. Visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and follow on youtube , facebook , instagram , and pinterest @lindasc...

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ."  It contains Chapter 15 - The Retreat Day 3 and Chapter 16 - The Painting .  The story line includes my awkward initial attempts to put the things I've learned into action.  It includes a new and improved perspective of my mother.  It also includes a discussion of how opposition helps complete us and the effects of a painting t...

Do you often worry about things?   In this podcast I'll explain how and why worry and emotional stress can negatively affect your physical health.  I'll also share 17 simple ways to relieve worry, stress and anxiety to improve your mental, emotional and physical health.  Learn more at the Hope for Healing website.  Visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and foll...

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ."  It contains Chapter 13 - You Spot It You Got It and Chapter 14 - Jamie .  The story line includes a learning activity to recognize the gifts in others and in yourself with the lesson 'if you spot it, you got it.' It also includes explanation of the Law of Gestation, the Law of Cause and Effect, the Law of Perpetual Transm...

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ."  It includes chapter 12 - The Retreat Day Two .  The story line includes some of the lessons learned at the Women's Retreat such as:  being 'present' when interacting with people; energy types; communication; how to handle miscommunication; and the healing power of forgiveness. You can purchase "Crushed" on...

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ."  It contains Chapter 10 - Endurance Plan and Chapter 11 - Lost Voice .  The story line includes more lessons learned at the Women's Retreat including things like:  The Law of the Harvest (i.e. you will reap what you plant); replacing negative thoughts; learning about the conscious and subconscious mind; faulty programming; usin...

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ."  It contains Chapter 8 - The Retreat Day 1 ; and Chapter 9 - Body Shame .  The story line includes some of the lessons learned on the first day of the Women's Retreat including:  the only one we have power to change is ourselves; we're not helpless victims, resigned to simply endure; creating an 'after story'; po...

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ."  It contains Chapter 6 - Aftershock and Chapter 7 - Retreat .  The story line includes an account of the marital contention caused by the effects of depression and a conversation with my sister Suzanne that convinces me to attend her women's retreat.  You can purchase "Crushed" on Amazon. Visit the Linda's Corner...

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ."  It contains Chapter 2 - Broken ; Chapter 3 - Crushed ; Chapter 4 - The Invitation ; and Chapter 5 - Emotion Code .  The story line explores the background behind a deeply held belief that I was insignificant and unworthy of love, followed by a crushing blow that sent me spiraling into a deep depression.  An invitation to a women&ap...

For today's podcast I'm going to share the introduction and first chapter of one of my books called " Crushed ."   As background on the book and why it was written, I'll tell you a little bit about myself.  All my life I have always tried to be positive and friendly.  I never expected that I would ever have to deal with depression and social anxiety, but life has a way of...