Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

"I did it for the children,"  that is my husband's explanation for building a hovercraft.  I'm pretty sure that's not what actually happened.  Enjoy this hilarious "he said"/"she said" version of our adventure of building and owning a hovercraft and getting along in spite of a difference of opinion.    Visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascorn...

My young daughter and I were stranded in American Samoa, and to make it worse, the airline lost our luggage.  Although it was really scary, things turned out okay.  This story is a message of hope that God is good and things are not always as they appear. I share some amazing experiences during my visit to Samoa.  Some experiences were good, and others terrifying.  Stories about time travel, Rober...

Currently there is a widespread fear about the recent outbreak of the coronavirus or covid-19.  The purpose of this episode is to alleviate fear by explaining about the disease, how it's transmitted, and the body's natural defense system that is protecting you.  I also explain why fear over getting the coronavirus actually increases your likelihood of contracting the disease and some thi...

While studying the word “faith” in the Bible dictionary, I came across a sentence that really bothered me.  It said, “a lack of faith leads one to despair, which comes because of iniquity.”   At first I was quite offended by this, but then I began to wonder what that word really means.  How does it relate to despair and lack of faith?  Iniquity means many things, but one of the possible meanings i...

Today's podcast is about living joyfully by making time to do the things you love.  Special guest Joseph Bjork is a busy law school student with a lovely wife and four young children.  He also runs a youtube channel called Good and Basic .  One of his videos is titled, " How to get bad grades in law school ," where he shares how he creates balance and keeps things in perspective and...

As a Christian, why would I be interested in learning about the Passover?  The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke say that the last supper was a Passover Feast.  By gaining a greater understanding of the Passover we gain greater insight into the Savior’s final hours and teachings, we gain a greater insight of his mission and great atoning sacrifice, we also gain greater insight and appreciation of...

Today’s podcast is a message of hope to those who are struggling with feelings of depression.  And I share this message with personal and tender feelings because I am a person who struggled with depression for a time.  I have compassion for what you’re going through.  I understand the feelings of despair, helplessness, and hopelessness.  I’m going to share a few things today that I hope will be he...

Being a loved one or caregiver of someone with depression is challenging.  In today's episode I'm going to share a few things that I hope will be helpful to you as you endure this challenge.  As a person who has experienced and overcome depression, I have some unique insight as I share things what my loved ones tried that helped or didn't help.  I'll share some of the chemistry...

So to recap the day.  Dog poop, flat tire, rejection and job disappointment for Sarah, rejection and job disappointment for me, fractured skull for Andy, and a wrecked airplane for Lewis  It was a crappy day both literally and figuratively. Today’s episode is a message of hope and consolation for anyone who has ever had a bad day or felt discouraged and overwhelmed.  Visit the Linda's Corner...

It's challenging to raise happy, healthy, resilient children in our busy world. Eating dinner together as a family is a simple tool that is often overlooked that can make a world of difference in your family.  In today’s podcast I’m going to share why eating together as a family matters. Scientific research shows the following benefits from regularly sharing meals together as a family: It pro...

Today's podcast is a message of hope and encouragement for anyone who is trying to do good and be good, but feels discouraged and overwhelmed.  I explain the difference between 'striving for perfection' and it's counterfeit 'perfectionism.'  A correct understanding brings clarification of expectations and a feeling of peace and contentment.   This episode is intended...

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ."  It contains Chapter 39 - The Fake Ending ; Chapter 40 - I Have To Do It ; and the Epilogue .  The story line includes an analogy between a 5K race and a journey to healing and recovery.  It also includes the courage it takes to be vulnerable and an explanation of why the people we are closest to are often the ones who try to hold u...

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ." It contains Chapter 34 - Goodbye, Lucy ; Chapter 35 - The Assignment ; Chapter 36 - Opening My Heart ; Chapter 37 - New Allies ; and Chapter 38 - Leaving Emerald City .  The story line includes the emotional struggle to relinquish anonymity, completing a homework assignment to write a letter to God, battling with and then reconcilin...

We all compare ourselves to other people.  We do this even when the comparisons make us unhappy.  In today’s podcast I’m going to try to answer three questions:   First, why do we compare ourselves to other people? Second, is there any benefit to seeing how we stack up against others? And third, if there isn’t a benefit to comparing ourselves to others, how can we stop ? Learn more at the Hope for...

This episode is a continuation of the book " Crushed ."  It contains Chapter 31 - The Third Mentoring Session ; Chapter 32 - Visualization ; and Chapter 33 - A Pattern?   The story line includes attending a mentoring session and digging deeper to uncover more unhealthy patterns.  Learning about the principle of 'giving and receiving.'  Using a visualization exercise to learn ho...

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...