The Edit: Writing Your Book Without Losing Your Voice

Michelle Fletcher and Holly Totten have known each other for close to 30 years, living in the same town, working in the same school and creating a friendship which you can hear illuminates throughout the episode. Michelle's goal is to help people regain their life back and start dreaming and living their life on purpose again.   Listen as Michelle and Holly discuss: Emotional eating and habits to...

Joan Hale and Holly Totten have a lot in common, including both powerfully emerging as Breast Cancer survivors which has built a stronger tenacity and drive as a result. A big part of Joan's achievements and ability to come through stronger has been the support of her friends.   Listen as Joan and Holly discuss: - Being orphaned as a teenager and having no choice but to stay at a boarding school a...

Jodi Schilling, the Good Mom Coach and host of The Good Mom Podcast, joins me in an honest conversation about navigating her family's walk into acceptance. She discusses how acceptance played a huge role in mental health challenges, learning challenges, and addiction.  Jodi explains how she approached life, learned self-acceptance, and how she is embracing midlife. Jodi is on Instagram, Facebook,...

Nina Obier talks us through several aspects of life, including worry, joy, wisdom, and change personally and as an entrepreneur.  This conversation is warm and inviting as Nina explains how her life has changed through the years and what she is doing as she embraces midlife. Nina is an acclaimed author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Success Simplified. Listen to this conversation and see why...

Resilience Coach and founder of Systemic Evolution, Aurora J. Miller, dives into serious talk about handling stress and anxiety. She discusses the science behind these feelings and helps us understand why we feel how we sometimes do. 3 B's of Stress and Anxiety Management - Long slow deep breaths Butterfly Hugs Bouncing Aurora walks us through this exercise that pr ovides immediate relief from str...

Kahlil Gibran said, "When you are born, your work is placed in your heart." This podcast was born out of the pivotal moments of my life that spurred questions and eventually answers.   We all go through things in our lives. Finding the work that was placed in your heart, even though it might look different as we grow older, is so important.    Follow me as I share my story and the stories of other...

Patty DeDurr was diagnosed with ADHD in her 20's. As she grew older, she had several friends and family receiving ADHD diagnoses which spurred her journey for advocacy and education.   She is the CEO of Sensing Greatness to provide strategies for ADHD'ers to instill independence with daily activities and schooling. Patty's mission is to instill confidence in all neurodiverse children and adults to...

  Cathy Derksen, the founder of Inspired Tenacity, discusses being willing to give up who you are today to become who you want to be. Her mission is to create a cycle of wealth and success among women around the world.   Cathy is a wealth and success coach, a five-time Amazon #1 best-selling author, and an international speaker.   Join in for a great conversation.

  We are surrounded by words in conversations, music, television shows, videos, reels, and on and on. These words impact our thinking, self-beliefs, how we feel and act towards others, and so much more.   Listen in as I relate two times that words played a massive role in my life and my views on how words can affect your life.

Lynda Sunshine West shares her story, including how running away from home for an entire week at the age of 5 eventually helped shape her into the person she is.   She is the founder of Women Action Takers. Her mission is to empower women to write, publish, and market their books to amplify their voices.   Join me in listening to the powerful advice she has to offer any woman, but especially those...

Hearing Missy Holder and getting to know a little about her, I knew I wanted her to be my first guest. After dealing with her husband's leukemia diagnosis, she transformed from being a perfectionist to understanding that taking imperfect action is the key to survival.   Missy is the founder of Missy Holder Coaching and an Amazon #1 best-selling author. Using her 5 Step Imperfect Action Framework,...

Kids grow up, retirement approaches, loved ones pass, circumstances change, and life happens. Teaching Yourself to Learn explores transitions in life, and through wisdom, experience, and hope, we will navigate this 3rd half of life.