We learn early in life what is OK to be and what is not Ok to be.  It frames our choices and limits us from accepting the whole of ourselves.

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Old Patterns Podcast

Cleaning Out Our Thinking

Awe is an emotion we feel when we encounter something big, a mystery that we don’t understand. Awe evokes wonder.   Experiencing just 2 minutes of awe a day has amazing health and collective benefits.  Finding awe is not hard, we just have to pay attention.

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Overview of Awe

The New Science of Awe interview

Awe Walks

Who was MOST influential in your life?  It was a hard question.  After considering many lessons from my parents, family, friends and teachers, I choose Uncle Bob.  Reflecting on why,  was a valuable exercise.

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Uncle Bob’s Obituary

One Small Step – the conversation that inspired this reflection

Once we have a story about what is going on, we are not very opening to other ways of thinking.  It’s human to make up stories. It is human to avoid the discomfort of disconfirming data. And it greatly limits our ability to grow and change.

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It’s Not Personal Podcast

Avoidance Podcast

Taking time for a solo retreat is precious. It is a time to reflect more deeply.  This time my challenge was to have a “should-free” retreat.  My inner critic didn’t agree.

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What is the Inner Critic

Identifying the Inner Critic

Working with the Inner Critic

Listening to the Inner Voice

Sadly, Wendy Palmer passed away December 2, 2022, a few months after this broadcast was aired.

Wendy Palmer is the founder of Leadership Embodiment, a process that uses principles from the non-violent Japanese martial art of Aikido and mindfulness to offer simple tools and practices to increase leadership capacity and respond to stress and pressure with greater confidence and integrity.  Excerpts and lessons from an interview with Wendy in 2014.

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Full 2014 Interview

More on Wendy Palmer’s work

It’s inspiring to witness small groups of people using their energy to make a positive difference in the world. This picture is from Earth Day 2022. Check out t the next Earth Day event

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Changing the World Three Feet at a Time

Loving Our Community

Finding Community

You can teach an old dog new tricks. Our brains are malleable and change with every interaction.  Yes, we are wired to operate from habit but we can cultivate change.

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Interview with Dr David Eagleman

A gratitude practice has proven results, so why don’t I (we) do it more regularly?

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The Benefits of Gratitude – Dr Robert Emmons

Gratitude is a Choice Podcast

When we are committed to “it shouldn’t be this way”, we are stuck.  Learning to accept what shows up is not passive. It is starting with a solid foundation.

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Acceptance Podcast

Acceptance as a Path for Growth Podcast

Play the Ball Where the Monkey Drops It