Living in the Sandwich Zone

I've been busy navigating the ups and downs of life and working on wrapping up my Master's degree so haven't been very present in this space. But it's the eve of my second law-free year of life so thought I'd commemorate the anniversary of my retirement with a little podcasting. In today's episode I catch you up on what's been going on and finally circle back to talk a...

As many of you know, though I was born in the United States, my family is from Jamaica. This week Jamaica was hit by Hurricane Melissa--a Category 5 hurricane and the most severe to ever hit the island.  I know in my heart that Jamaica is resilient and will rise from this tragedy, however, they cannot do it alone. Please consider making a financial contribution to the relief and recovery efforts i...

Goat Before You Vote was a smashing success! There's so much to tell but I'm way behind on my Happiness homework (or "homeplay" as we like to call it) so haven' t had the chance to record all the fun tales of our fabulous goat fest. Instead we're "goating" on a trip down memory lane and I'm replaying my very first conversation with Michelle Tritten founder and owner of Hello Critter (my goat yoga...

Never before in my lifetime has it felt more important for me to use my Constitutional Right to free speech. It's even more important for me to make sure that when I do exercise my First Amendment right that I do so in a way that safeguards the wellbeing of my nervous system.  In today's episode I share with you a very activating encounter I had while in the waiting room of a doctor's...

For a long time now, I've struggled with what to say or not say on this podcast. I've reckoned with a lot of fear and, finally, mustered the courage to speak up and DO something. In this week's episode I share with you how I came to launch the Goat Before You Vote fundraiser and why it's so important to me. Click on the links below to learn more about this event: My Instagram Post...

Goodbye summer, hello fall! After a full summer of creative pursuits and an extended hiatus from podcasting, I'm back (for a moment) to fill you in on what's been going on and what my podcast plan in for the next little bit. For periodic glimpses into my adventures, you can follow me on Instagram at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this week's episode I'm sharing some insights I've noticed during my newest creative exploration into the world of ceramics. Trying my hand at pottery has been something I've wanted to do for decades but have only recently decided to give it a whirl. While it has stirred some joy for me, there's been a LOT of frustration and failure as well. I'll be pressing pause on the...

Well...better late than never, right? Six weeks after my return, I'm finally getting around to sharing highlights from the Finland portion of my recent travels. This trip ticked many more items off my dream list including witnessing a specular display of the aurora borealis. In addition to giving me a grand viewing the Northern Lights, it also gave me many opportunities for reflection--sheddin...

It's been a busy few weeks for me. Since my last episode, I finally had the knee surgery I'd been waiting for since last fall. Thankfully, all went well and I'm back to hitting to 10,000 steps again most days. Today, I'm circling back to the topic of retirement--or my lane change in life as I like to call it. Retirement is supposed to be the well-earned reward you get after a lifet...

In this week’s episode I continue to talk about my trip to Amsterdam and the coincidences that occurred while I was there (or as I mentioned last week, what Dr. Wayne Dyer described as things that fit together perfectly—not accidentally). Especially these days, for my own wellbeing, I tend not to delve too much into politics. However, while in The Netherlands, a number of “coincidences” occurred t...

Finally, I'm getting around to sharing a bit about my most recent global adventure. Just a heads up...had some tech issues with my microphone so the sound quality isn't the best but in keeping with my "do it messy" podcasting spirit it is what it is!  There were a lot of "coincidences" for me on this trip. In today's episode I recount many of them. After recording this episode, I came across a pas...

Not gonna lie...I've had a tough time this week getting my energy back. Since I haven't quite recovered from my global adventure, I am going to defer telling you my travel tales for now. But, fret not, they'll be worth the wait! You can follow me on Instagram at:  ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group):  ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

In this episode I share my reflections on how far I've come since April 10, 2024--the day my youngest child attempted suicide. Never in my wildest imagination did I expect that my parenting journey would challenge me to face my deepest, darkest fears. But here I am...one year later, here I am, somehow finding a way to move forward and surprisingly finding joy and delight along the way. In my trave...

In this week's episode I reveal the final destination of my current globetrotting adventure and share with you how this whirlwind escapade came to be. If you are interested in learning more about my MA in Happiness Studies program you can click here to join me and my Happiness Friends in Happiness School through Centenary University. You can follow me on Instagram at:  ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click...

This week, as I get ready to head off on a new global adventure, I share some thoughts that stirred in me about traveling internationally at this moment in history. I also share some reflections on how Happiness School is helping me shift some of my old ways. Here is a link to the law review article about my law school professor, Russell Galloway, Jr., and the lecture transcript I read from in thi...

In honor of World Happiness Day, in this episode I reflect on my happiness journey, facing my fears and giving myself the gift of a better, happier, more joyful life. You can follow me on Instagram at:  ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group):  ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

Do you ever think about the things you wished you’d done in your life but didn’t? In this week’s episode, that’s what I’m pondering…regret. One of the things I’ve come to know over the course of my life is that tomorrow is not promised and things can change on the drop of a dime. As a result, I have embarked on a path of creating a “No Regerts” kind of life. You might think that’s a typo…it’s not....

After a month off from podcasting I am back on the grid. In this episode I share my thoughts on what I've been doing to tend to my soul in the face of all that's going on in the world. You can follow me on Instagram at:  ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group):  ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich ⁠

With everything going on in life and the world—especially in the wake of the elections here in the U.S.-- emotions are rising and, in a lot of cases,  communication is breaking down or has been cut off completely.  In this episode I share the steps I took to reclaim my peace after receiving an unexpected (and upsetting) message from someone on the other side of the political aisle the morning of m...

In this episode I share a resource that was given to me by my therapist to help those struggling in the aftermath of the California wildfires find therapeutic support. The devastation and loss that has resulted from these fires is without question impacting our mental health. Especially in a crisis, it can be difficult and frustrating trying to find professional therapeutic support. LAReviveLink.c...

I have no adequate words to describe the horrific disaster Los Angeles is currently facing. The devastating fires in Los Angeles have impacted thousands of individuals, families and businesses. Below are links to some of the organizations to which you can donate in support of those affected by the fires: American Red Cross : Shelter, food, emotional support, and health services for displaced resid...

Change of plans, folks. I was originally going to share with you about my recent roommate reunion & my first foray into the arena of self-driving cars but…much like my ride in the driver-less car…things took a turn outside my control. In this episode I share a bit about that instead.  You can follow me on Instagram at:  ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ...

Happy New Year, all! I hope you’ve had a lovely start to your year. So far are off to a much better start compared to last year. Here’s hoping we continue on that trajectory! You can follow me on Instagram at:  ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group):  ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

As the sun sets here in California, my heart is filled with gratitude and appreciation for another birthday/Christmas season with my sandwich. My dad turned 89, Linny turned 19 and we got to share another Christmas together. Wishing all my friends celebrating, a very happy first night of Hanukkah. Blessings, love & joy to you all! You can follow me on Instagram at:  ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Clic...

To those who are celebrating, Merry Christmas from my sandwich to yours! You can follow me on Instagram at:  ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group):  ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich