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Send a text This week I'm so excited to talk about one of my favorite authors of all time--Traci Hunter Abramson. Her latest book is called Jim and Catherine, and all I can say is: Jim Whitmore for President! I'm also reviewing Cry Wolf by Kathi Oram Peterson, and giving a shoutout to these honorable mentions: Sophie Trace Trilogy by Kathy Herman, including The Real Enemy, The Last Word,...

Send a text Did you know that 1 in 6 people experience infertility? Yet it's a challenge that is often kept hush hush. And sometimes, as well meaning friends and family members, we actually make the struggle worse. Learn what questions and advice to avoid, and where those facing infertility challenges can go to find support. You are not alone. https://resolve.org/ Lea Nicole Trujillo is a the...

Send a text My top audiobook picks of this week were: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim,  The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, and Veiled in Smoke by Jocelyn Green. I also mentioned one of my all-time favorites, which I consider a must-read. That book is Real by Carol Cujec and Peyton Goddard. Big themes this week around communication as not being an accurate marker...

Send a text Do you know the power family stories can have on your own family community? Join with me on a little journey through coming to appreciate my own heritage, even though it didn't include some of the elements I used to wish it did. This is the photo collection I referenced: https://contentdm.li.suu.edu/digital/collection/palmer/search/searchterm/paiute *******************************...

Send a text How do you connect with other women when you have high needs children? For Karaleigh Garrison, the answer is podcasting. Learn about the significant challenges Karaleigh has faced as a mom to three special needs kids and a wife to a husband with some serious health issues. See how she has come out of the darkness and into light and connection through hosting two podcasts and teaching o...

Send a text On this week's book review episode I chose to share: The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner, a compelling tale combining the Salem witch trials and present day, and the second and third books of the Murphy Shepherd trilogy. These include The Letter Keeper and The Record Keeper, both by Charles Martin. ************************************* If you're a woman who appreciates conne...

Send a text In this minisode, learn about a critical integrity check I had outside of Walmart, as well as some of the sayings and teachings I am trying to pass on to my kids about relating with others and being part of community. ************************************* If you're a woman who appreciates connecting with other women in community with vulnerability and compassion, please join us in...

Send a text This one is a "Don't miss this!" episode. Jennette Booth is a talented musician, song-writer, music teacher, and mama of 9. Her family faced an unfathomable trial when one of her children was sexually abused. There are no details of any kind around the abuse in this episode, but what you will find are practical tips for how to increase your child's safety, humor, ho...

Send a text These week I finished 8.5 books. Learn which one left me deeply pondering, which one was so much better than I expected, and which one is part of Together We Read, a book club connecting readers in the US. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, Dial M for Mousse by Laura Bradford, Take Two, Take Three, and Take Four by Karen Kingsbury, One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris, Sister...

Send a text I am convinced that the universe brings to us the lessons we need, at the times we need them BUT that we aren't always ready to receive them. This week I am working to get on track with the lessons being placed in front of me, to lean into Courage, Compassion, and Connection, as Brené Brown teaches, with a big reminder as to what it means to have healthy boundaries and why they ar...

Send a text I love learning from women who have taken their darkest trials and turned them into healing not only for themselves, but for others. Find out how Rebecca Spotten learned how to reach out for support after her divorce, and how that reaching out turned into the creation of beautiful circles of women--healing in community--over multiple states.  ************************************* If yo...

Send a text This week I listened to 6.5 books. I'm halfway through Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now, so look for that one next week.  In the meantime, enjoy my take on: Becoming Free Indeed by Jinger Duggar Vuolo with Corey Williams Hurricane Season by Lauren K. Denton Catching Christmas by Terri Blackstock Éclair  and Present Danger by Laura Bradford The Silence of the Flans by Laura Br...

Send a text This week I'm reflecting on part of my conversation with deJoly LaBrier from episode 6. Learn why I thought I first went to therapy, how that reflected incorrect thinking, and what steps I had to take to be able to even start to find some healing. You'll also see why learning to hold space for myself has enabled me to be better at holding space for others, and what you can do...

Send a text This episode is such a treat! We're talking about leaning in, and creating an awareness that opens us up to healing and beautiful possibilities. Stay tuned to the end for some breathwork practice. Julia Christine is the host of the Life After Breath podcast where she uses a morning breath practice as the entryway into discovering an awareness of ourselves, so that we can move into...

Send a text The week's book reviews include: Wellmania: Extreme Misadventures in the Search for Wellness by Brigid Delaney, Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar, and The Summer Seekers by Sarah Morgan. ************************************* If you're a woman who appreciates connecting with other women in community with vulnerability and compassion, please join us in the Solidarity Sister! Fac...

Send a text We teach our children how to be part of a community by how we build our family community. Tune in to hear about where our family traveled and why (hint hint, it has to do with showing up), plus four phrases to use when your children are competing or performing. Listen to the end for a beautiful bonus. ************************************* If you're a woman who appreciates connecti...

Send a text This beautiful episode is long overdue and I am so excited for you to learn along with me about moon circles, chanting, and more about breathwork. Rebecca Schlosser is host of the podcast “Bloom with a Boom; Wisdom from my Prickly Path.”  She is also a chanting yogi, late bloomer, writer and high desert dweller. Connect with her:  Bloom with a Boom Podcast, available on Apple, Spotify...

Send a text My darling mini-me has been wanting to record a podcast episode with me. We're talking about loving people in honor of Valentine's Day with surprise guest Rabby. You won't want to miss Rose's cute voice and childhood wisdom! ************************************* If you're a woman who appreciates connecting with other women in community with vulnerability and co...

Send a text This week I'm reviewing Change Your Questions, Change Your Life by Marilee Adams and The Law of Divine Compensation by Marianne Williamson.   Both of these have the power to be absolute game changers, and I definitely recommend them.  In summary, I was reminded of the power of refraining from judgement, and instead becoming an open listener and asking good questions. This leads us...

Send a text Love is the most powerful force in the universe. In this minisode, I'm talking about why I love Valentine's Day, and how learning to love ourselves not only brings us greater peace and confidence, but it's actually at the heart of building strong and healthy communities. Here's that quote about love from Brené Brown that I mentioned: “We cultivate love when we allow...

Send a text You're in for a treat!! We're diving deep into menopause with Mary Lee, the host of All Things Menopausal. Learn more about what to expect, how to handle it, and how to make sure you aren't doing "the change" alone. About Mary: Mary is a retired veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces serving more than  24 years.  Since retiring from service, and as a PR practitio...

Send a text It's book review day! Today I'm talking about cozy mysteries by Lee Hollis, audiobooks as an ADHD hack, and how a book about the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918 connected me to my family. Listen in to learn a little bit about the research surrounding the power of sharing family stories. Books I mentioned this week: As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner Change Your Questions, Cha...

Send a text In today's minisode I introduce you to The Loving 5, a scalable practice for loving yourself and grounding yourself at any time of day. These are the affirmations from this minisode: I have value just as I am. I am making progress with my healing. I am loveable. I am strong. I am resilient. The world is better because I am here. I send love to my past self. Their actions are not m...

Send a text This interview with Whitney Doherty is one that I keep coming back to. Whitney challenged some of my deep-seeded beliefs around how I do life, and helped me consider more about what really makes for a healthy community. She's bright, articulate, and a powerhouse for good. She's in the midst of developing a course and community to support women in teasing out their dreams and...

Send a text Welcome to the first Monday Minisode! Monday Minisodes are my chance to introduce you to some of the books I've been reading or listening to. This week I'm talking about: Why the Sky is Blue by Susan Meissner, Where There's Hope by Elizabeth Smart, and  Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris with Jeff Warren. I'll also be giving out a little more info about o...