The Big Squeeze: Creating the Lemonade Stand: A Conversation with Michelle Faust
Creating lemons from lemonade is how Michelle Faust has overcome all the adversities in life, and she shares how in this episode of Tips for the Transition
How to Process Grief When You Can’t Say Goodbye
If you listen to any news source, the stories are grim. But, COVID-19 hit too close to home this weekend, and it got me to thinking about how to process grief when we can’t be with our loved ones in the hospital. And what if they die and we can’t say goodbye? Our...
Persevering & Playing Full Out: A Conversation with Heather Rausch
“Attitude is everything!” How many times have you said that when you meet someone who is going through a terrible time, yet faces it with a positive attitude? That inspires me. I believe my next guest is a shining example. This episode’s inspiring conversation is with...
Uncertain Grace: A Conversation with Dr. Melanie Dunlap
Have you ever pretended at your job or in a relationship that everything is okay, when deep inside it isn’t? I have. It doesn’t feel good. And, my next guest has a story to share about her journey through those feelings and what she did to change them … This episode’s...
My Anchor In All The Storms: A Conversation with Carey Conley
Do you know your purpose in life? Many of you do, I’m certain of that. But, if not, have you ever wondered what it would feel like to know it without question? My next guest calls her purpose her anchor. She has been through more of life’s upside-down moments than...
Money Wings: A Conversation with Marlene Elizabeth
Most people have money beliefs that go back to childhood. Money doesn’t grow on trees. There is never enough. Money is the root of all evil. You’ve heard all the old adages—you may still believe some of them. Some people change those beliefs as they mature, while...
Finding My Hidden Harmony: A Conversation with Clarisse Ringwald
Childhood beliefs can hold you back as you mature. It can color your choices. This is a story of self-discovery and avoiding repeating patterns.
5 Ways to Understanding Emotions During Uncertain Times
You may be experiencing everything from panic, dread, and fear to anxiety, stress, and sadness. You’re not alone. Understanding emotions as you navigate the daily changes of a worldwide pandemic can be difficult, and it can take a toll. What concerns me the most is...
7 Ways To Listen To Your Inner Voice & Hear What She Is Saying
In times of uncertainty, it becomes even more important to listen to your inner voice. It can guide you through the fear and panic that can prevail, and provide hope and a new perspective. But which voice do you hear? And, which one will you heed? To illustrate the...
How Taking a Fresh Perspective During Uncertain Times Inspires Hope and Reduces Fear
An incident over the weekend reminded me of how stepping back and taking a fresh perspective can help when something happens, and we react. Sometimes badly. For instance, when the gas grill ran out of propane as soon as we put burgers on. Everything after that went...
Grateful – What does it mean to you?
After reading this quote today, it struck me that it is a wonderful expression of being grateful: “A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot and realize how blessed you are!” (author unknown) Assume Nothing How...
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Perfection – is that what you’re expecting?
A friend of mine read the text on a card I made for my husband and asked if I would send it to her. It occurred to me that others may find these words resonate, as well. It has to do with perfection. I’m a “recovering perfectionist” myself so these words come from...
Fear makes me nauseous! Three tips to make me feel better.
What is that feeling in the pit of my stomach? Why do my hands shake a bit and my knees feel unsteady? Why can’t I remember what I want to say? For me, this is the manifestation of fear … I’m working through it and making progress. There are some tricks I’ve...
Transitions ~ A Valentine’s Butterfly for You
Valentine's Day can be tough for some people, especially women going through transitions, I think. It can be a sad reminder of better times when current times are not going so smoothly. It can be a reminder that some of us are alone, rather than connected closely...
Grief and Loss ~ Tennyson was right about it!
I’m not an expert on grief and loss; I’ve just felt a lot of it. I don’t know anyone who is an expert. All I know is it’s one of those raw emotions that tear us up inside and lasts too damn long. The person going through the grief feels lost … the people trying to...