Blueprint Breakers

Whether you are in a great place, or you are in a season where you feel like life sucks, the practice of gratitude is a compelling tool to achieve true happiness! This episode discusses the benefits of gratitude, the effects on the brain, and the how-to's around making it a consistent practice!

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Resource shared in today’s episode:

The Neuroscience of Gratitude and Effects on the Brain: https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/

Why Feeling Gratitude Can Be So Hard for People:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comfort-gratitude/202104/why-feeling-gratitude-can-be-so-hard-people

Reclaim Your Holidays Workshop:

https://www.naomigeidel.com/see

Today’s episode explores the profound and inspiring story of Kim Rogers, of Gateway Arts & Healing.  Kim has a long, successful career as a chemical engineer and has experienced a transformation in recent years that has led her to being an artist and healer.

Listen to Kim share what saved her from the depths of depression at different phases in her life and how she embarked on this creative and spiritual journey.

Whether you are struggling or suffering in any way or just want to develop and deepen your connection to spirit, today’s episode will give you food for thought and possible paths to explore.

Connect with Kim Rogers:

https://www.gatewayartsandhealing.com/

Instagram: @gateway_arts_and_healing

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Amy is faced with an a-ha moment as she realizes that not all blueprint breakers are ready to celebrate and share with the world. This week's episode focuses on how to reframe your thoughts in order to impact your feelings and ultimately your life. Tune in to hear about some valuable techniques and resources around bouncing back and being happy with the current state of your life.

If you'd like to join us in a future episode, or have any ideas or feedback, you can reach Amy at [email protected]

Credit for today's resources:

Corinne Crabtree 

Sonia Ricotti

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Today's episode will explore the need to "take a break" and "rejuvenate".  How do you know if you need a sabbatical?  We will assess all areas of the Wheel of Life, Amy will share her personal experience with a recent sabbatical, and how to cope during the dark days.  We will also reveal guidelines for preparing and taking a sabbatical for yourself with the acronym R.E.S.T.O.R.E.

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Today's conversation is around going out and exploring on your own!  Is there an activity you used to enjoy but have given up because there is no one to go with you?  Do you have days when you long to be around people, but there's no one available to hang?  Amy joins one of her bff's Wendy Wright to discuss why, when and how to have fulfilling solo adventures!

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Connect with Wendy @explorewrighthomes

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Join us on our very first episode of The Modern Elderwoman Podcast!  Today we will set the foundation for our journey ahead.  Topics range from an introduction to how the terms "Modern Elderwoman" and "Blueprint Breakers" came about, to a brief background of our host and facilitator, Amy A. Palmer.  We'll look at words and language to describe our lives and our circumstances, and visit some statistics that show the path for women over 45 is different than ever before.  Participate in our community by joining our facebook group at: The Modern Elderwoman Podcast

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Join us as we celebrate midlife women and beyond, with a special spotlight on the lifestyle "blueprint breakers": those who are not currently partnered or parents. We are matriarchs, we are benefactresses, we are doyennes. Connect with this growing community and access experts across all areas of life who will focus on our unique needs: health, finances, caregiving, retirement, menopause, socialization, family and more.