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Moving Forward After Loss: A Widow's Perspective with Shannon Dingle
July 20, 2021

Moving Forward After Loss: A Widow's Perspective with Shannon Dingle

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. You decide. You decide to walk forward on the dusty and dark path through tragedy. There is no guarantee for when the sunshine will penetrate your heart again. But, each step forward pulls you towards light. Shannon Dingle describ…

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The Inspiring Journey of Precious Brady-Davis: From Oppression to Success
July 13, 2021

The Inspiring Journey of Precious Brady-Davis: From Oppression to Suc…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. I had the pleasure of speaking to Precious Brady-Davis on afternoon in July 2021. She recently published her book, I Have Always Been Me, in which she describes her childhood in great depth. She was abandoned... several times but …

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From Perfectionism to Progress: Redefining What it Means to be an Awesome Mom
July 6, 2021

From Perfectionism to Progress: Redefining What it Means to be an Awe…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. My eyes blink rapidly while the rest of my face goes blank, and my body just goes limp. Why? I realize that I still have a minimum of 2-3 loads of laundry to do, meal prep to complete for a few days, so I can build more "time" int…

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Are You a Shock-Absorber or a Peacekeeper? Finding Balance in Relationships
June 29, 2021

Are You a Shock-Absorber or a Peacekeeper? Finding Balance in Relatio…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Peacemaker Peacekeepers We have heard of these terms, and we tend to know who keeps the peace, and who disrupts it. But, is that "assignment" healthy for us? Have you ever heard of the term Shock-Absorber? I had never heard of thi…

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Learning to Love Your Body: Practical Tips from Emily Lauren Dick- Part 2
June 8, 2021

Learning to Love Your Body: Practical Tips from Emily Lauren Dick- Pa…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. This is Part 2 of the interview with Emily Lauren Dick, author of Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body. Join me in part two of this interview. Connect with me, and tell me how your body image affects your day-to-day life. If…

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The Dark Side of Social Media and Body Image: An Expert Opinion by Emily Lauren Dick
June 1, 2021

The Dark Side of Social Media and Body Image: An Expert Opinion by Em…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. : How can having a positive body image be more than just a superficial view of oneself? Well, in this interview, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with a Emily Lauren Dick, the author of Body Positive: A Guide to Loving You…

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The Power of Risk: How Taking Chances Can Take You Closer to Your Destiny
May 11, 2021

The Power of Risk: How Taking Chances Can Take You Closer to Your Des…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Are you a risk-taker? We know people who are more naturally risk takers... is there something "special" about them? I talk about two articles that address risk taking, one talks about mental exercises and how it can lead to a bett…

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6 Steps to Healing After a Breakup: A Guide to Honoring Your Process
April 27, 2021

6 Steps to Healing After a Breakup: A Guide to Honoring Your Process

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Being single can be liberating and it can be scary. It all depends on the circumstances. But, many of us find if a challenge, even if it is "for the best." What does this have to do with knowing your self-worth? Everything. Being …

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The Surprising Ways Our Beliefs Around Prosperity Impact Our Success
Feb. 9, 2021

The Surprising Ways Our Beliefs Around Prosperity Impact Our Success

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What does being prosperous mean anyway? For most of us, this means money. Plain and simple. But, there is so much more to it MoneyHealthQuality timeVacationMemoriesGood FoodClean water Here is the link to the book, You Too, Can Be…

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Trust Your Gut: The Importance of Not Ignoring Your Feelings about Someone's Energy
Jan. 19, 2021

Trust Your Gut: The Importance of Not Ignoring Your Feelings about So…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. So, you meet someone and you aren't sure if this new acquaintance is someone that may end up being a great friend of yours someday. Or, you are on a first day, and you are so excited by their interest in you that you block one thi…

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Nita Patel's Guide to Combining Sophistication and Simplicity for a Successful Career
Oct. 13, 2020

Nita Patel's Guide to Combining Sophistication and Simplicity for a S…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Greetings! Don’t you wish that you had strategies and tactics in place to set you up to succeed? It isn’t enough to just be educated, you have to be motivated and disciplined to conduct yourself appropriately in various settings. …

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