Hello babes!

this weekend I am introducing you to Julia Marie who has had such an interesting life, with many twists and turns! Sometimes the plans YOU think you have for your life are not exactly what the UNIVERSE has in store for you. So what do you do? Do you cry in your milk? Do you throw the towel in? Do you cry out to the Universe that it's not fair...that you had different ideas for what your life was going to look like? Believe you me I have had plenty of times where the towel was thrown, never to be found again, and the SULKING was epic! But soon, so very soon, I realized that perhaps I did not really know what was best for me, and that other, greater, more divine energies had my best life in mind for me, if only I would follow their promptings! Well Julia Marie tells a story much like this, except that she opened her heart and mind and went with what was happening...and it has made all the difference! Her story is one we should pay attention to, simply because humanity is changing, in all sorts of ways, and some of these ways are very magical and mysterious!

To check out Julia Marie's book, click here, and to visit her website click here!

Your bit of beauty this week is all about aspens and the fall foliage here in Santa Fe, NM! Click on this link to view the exquisite turnings of the leaves here in the desert Southwest, and why we are turning into "leaf peepers" down here in the high country!

*PLEASE DO NOTE THAT THE EASTER EGG THIS WEEK IS ESPECIALLY FUNNY...AND ROBERT HAS A SPECIAL OFFER AT THE END FOR THOSE OF YOU LISTENING TO THIS INTERVIEW!*

Whew, now that that is out of the way...

World, meet Robert Hunt, The Accountability Guy, the one human being who is attempting to get us all on track with our words, with our actions, with how we move through this world! And I for one do think that we need people like Robert, urging us to be our best selves, the kind of shiny people this world needs, full of confidence not only in ourselves, but in other people's capacities to do good (and be good!) To find out more about this wonderful human, click here for his website, and then his book, Nobody Cares, Until You Do! here! 

Robert definitely got me to confide that I dropped the ball this last summer, but don't we all, some of the time? It is important to remember that life is HARD babes, and we all cannot be our best selves all of the time! So grace and forgiveness are so very important as well!

Please do consider giving a rating or a review for the podcast-each one helps this little work of mine go a little farther into the world! And don't forget the YouTube channel! There, you can meet my guests face to face and see what they are about!

Your weekly dose of beauty is this: how humans, despite what we are doing to the environment and the planet, can sometimes help those who need it! And this week it was six turtles blown off course (kinda like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, but with Waves, Currents and England, and the Royal Navy riding to the rescue! Check it out to make your heart happy!

Hello all you Byte-Sized episode Lovers...here is your weekly dose of HAPPY!

World, meet Robert Hunt, The Accountability Guy, the one human being who is attempting to get us all on track with our words, with our actions, with how we move through this world! And I for one do think that we need people like Robert, urging us to be our best selves, the kind of shiny people this world needs, full of confidence not only in ourselves, but in other people's capacities to do good (and be good!) To find out more about this wonderful human, click here for his website, and then his book, Nobody Cares, Until You Do! here! *AND PLEASE DO NOT MISS OUT, IN THE EASTER EGG AT THE END OF THE FULL LENGTH EPISODE ROBERT HAS A SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU ALL!!*

Robert definitely got me to confide that I dropped the ball this last summer, but don't we all, some of the time? It is important to remember that life is HARD babes, and we all cannot be our best selves all of the time! So grace and forgiveness are so very important as well!

Please do consider giving a rating or a review for the podcast-each one helps this little work of mine go a little farther into the world! And don't forget the YouTube channel! There, you can meet my guests face to face and see what they are about!

Your weekly dose of beauty is this: how humans, despite what we are doing to the environment and the planet, can sometimes help those who need it! And this week it was six turtles blown off course (kinda like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, but with Waves, Currents and England, and the Royal Navy riding to the rescue! Check it out to make your heart happy!

Yes! I have a returning guest this episode and it is partially because Dr. Erica has more stories to tell (and hooray for us, she gives more detail about that one ceremony where she suddenly could speak and understand Navajo, despite having very little knowledge of that language!) and partially because I want to SHOUT OUT her new book "From Mountains to Medicine, Scaling the Heights In Search Of My Calling." I seriously COULD NOT put this book down...not only does she reveal some harrowing details of the mountains she has summited, but also her struggle to figure out just WHY she is here in this world (a struggle I assume most of us are familiar with!) The book is funny, charming and absolutely worth the read...and I do NOT say that about every book! Please click on the link above to read more about this delightful human being!

As well, Dr. Erica shares her struggles after her education in Germany, her travails at Antioch College and that one MIRACLE when her life was spared after her oven blew up (I will let Erica tell that one). Suffice it to say, there is an absolute reason the world needs Dr. Erica, and you'll understand why, after you listen! (It might have to do with her sense of humor, her smarts, and her indefatigable spirit, but what do I know?) To read more about her, click on her website here!

Please do rate and review the podcast-it helps others find us!

I have so many more fab interviews to share, I can't even tell you how excited I am! Wahoooo!

Do check out the YouTube Channel here!

Your bit of beauty this week is this Navajo Song, a healing song, just like the one Erica shared, because we all could use a little more healing, don't you think?

Yes! I have a returning guest this episode and it is partially because Dr. Erica has more stories to tell (and hooray for us, she gives more detail about that one ceremony where she suddenly could speak and understand Navajo, despite having very little knowledge of that language!) and partially because I want to SHOUT OUT her new book "From Mountains to Medicine, Scaling the Heights In Search Of My Calling." I seriously COULD NOT put this book down...not only does she reveal some harrowing details of the mountains she has summited, but also her struggle to figure out just WHY she is here in this world (a struggle I assume most of us are familiar with!) The book is funny, charming and absolutely worth the read...and I do NOT say that about every book! Please click on the link above to read more about this delightful human being!

As well, Dr. Erica shares her struggles after her education in Germany, her travails at Antioch College and that one MIRACLE when her life was spared after her oven blew up (I will let Erica tell that one). Suffice it to say, there is an absolute reason the world needs Dr. Erica, and you'll understand why, after you listen! (It might have to do with her sense of humor, her smarts, and her indefatigable spirit, but what do I know?) To read more about her, click on her website here!

Please do rate and review the podcast-it helps others find us!

I have so many more fab interviews to share, I can't even tell you how excited I am! Wahoooo!

Do check out the YouTube Channel here!

Your bit of beauty this week is this Navajo Song,  a healing song, just like the one Erica shared, because we all could use a little more healing, don't you think?

Philip shares two stories this week-and both are heartfelt...there's the story about his twin girls and then...well, then there's the story about Philip's childhood and the fact that he was four years old and still had not uttered a word. But guess what? Once again, we are reminded that Love and Faith and Dedication can conquer all things, and lift each and every one of us up! And oh yeah, it can cure pretty much everything, too! It's a seriously powerful story this week-and a good example of what happens when we believe in eachother! (yeah, here we are again discussing how potent belief is, and how it can change and shape worlds!)

Philip is so groovy, you absolutely need to check out his website here, and also, all his books! He is prolific! And the works he is engaging with...well, they are here to make the world a better place for all of us!

We need more people to go out into the world and create community, belonging and spaces where all are welcomed. Yes we might disagree, but that's OK, we can still respect and admire each other!

Your bit of beauty is this article from YES Magazine about four artists that are on the spectrum and how they create their art! It is powerful, gorgeous and a good reminder that there are all sorts of humans creating good stuff out there...and living into their potential! We need more diversity, more inclusivity and more inviting everyone to our tables. Together we absolutely are stronger!

Philip shares two stories this week-and both are heartfelt...there's the story about his twin girls and then...well, then there's the story about Philip's childhood and the fact that he was four years old and still had not uttered a word. But guess what? Once again, we are reminded that Love and Faith and Dedication can conquer all things, and lift each and every one of us up! And oh yeah, it can cure pretty much everything, too! It's a seriously powerful story this week-and a good example of what happens when we believe in eachother! (yeah, here we are again discussing how potent belief is, and how it can change and shape worlds!)

Philip is so groovy, you absolutely need to check out his website here, and also, all his books! He is prolific! And the works he is engaging with...well, they are here to make the world a better place for all of us!

We need more people to go out into the world and create community, belonging and spaces where all are welcomed. Yes we might disagree, but that's OK, we can still respect and admire each other!

Your bit of beauty is this article from YES Magazine about four artists that are on the spectrum and how they create their art! It is powerful, gorgeous and a good reminder that there are all sorts of humans creating good stuff out there...and living into their potential! We need more diversity, more inclusivity and more inviting everyone to our tables. Together we absolutely are stronger!

Dear ones, there is a trigger warning for this episode...and a big warning from me, for those of you who are sensitive to the discussion of suicide this week-please take care. September is Suicide Prevention Month, so this episode is especially potent right now~

My guest, Thomas Brown, shares the devastating story of his brother who committed suicide in 2001. Feeling broken and grief stricken, Thomas sunk down into sorrow and defeat...as we all would, given such a terrible loss. It wasn't until 10 years later that Thomas decided to do something about his loss and try to make sure that what happened with his brother WOULD NOT happen to anyone else. He is creative, visionary and filled with good works-and we need more people like this in the world! To discover more about this exemplary (and hard working!) human being, click here!

Thomas has two podcasts as well as his book, 2012: A Bicycle Odyssey which shares the exploits of organizing a cross-country adventure, embarking on the wild journey, and finding one’s way back home. I urge you to check it out!

And I wanted to give you two organizations that try to keep people safe from suicide. The CDC has this website filled with all sorts of important information around recognizing the signs when someone might self harm, and how to help them. And because September is Suicide Prevention Month, this subject is more important than ever! The National Alliance on Mental Illness also has essential information around this subject.

Now, for your bit of beauty....how about this selection of photos for The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards? It seems the natural world is up for hijinks as well-and I have to say my fav is the lion roaring at her mate...I mean, we all have a limit, don't we? Please check out these finalists and laugh at how beautiful (and zany) the world can be.

Dear ones, there is a trigger warning for this episode...and a big warning from me, for those of you who are sensitive to the discussion of suicide this week-please take care. September is Suicide Prevention Month, so this episode is especially potent right now~

My guest, Thomas Brown, shares the devastating story of his brother who committed suicide in 2001. Feeling broken and grief stricken, Thomas sunk down into sorrow and defeat...as we all would, given such a terrible loss. It wasn't until 10 years later that Thomas decided to do something about his loss and try to make sure that what happened with his brother WOULD NOT happen to anyone else. He is creative, visionary and filled with good works-and we need more people like this in the world! To discover more about this exemplary (and hard working!) human being, click here!

Thomas has two podcasts as well as his book, 2012: A Bicycle Odyssey which shares the exploits of organizing a cross-country adventure, embarking on the wild journey, and finding one’s way back home. I urge you to check it out!

And I wanted to give you two organizations that try to keep people safe from suicide. The CDC has this website filled with all sorts of important information around recognizing the signs when someone might self harm, and how to help them. And because September is Suicide Prevention Month, this subject is more important than ever! The National Alliance on Mental Illness also has essential information around this subject.

Now, for your bit of beauty....how about this selection of photos for The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards? It seems the natural world is up for hijinks as well-and I have to say my fav is the lion roaring at her mate...I mean, we all have a limit, don't we? Please check out these finalists and laugh at how beautiful (and zany) the world can be.

Hello all, and welcome to a mid-week miracle episode! My guest this time, Kim Gilson, is funny, charming, intelligent and an all around wonderful human! Not only will this episode appeal to all those band geeks out there...but there's a super hilarious story about me CHEATING...yes, cheating, when I was a kid! (it's dark and hilarious and terrible all at once!)

Ahem...but, to get back to my guest...she is a speaker (and boy howdy can you tell, incredible storyteller anyone?) an author, a teacher and a former band leader, (cue the bad ass band memories you all!) who is not afraid of sharing her powerful stories of magic and mystery! (and that's Mystery with a capital "M" as you will hear!) To find out more about Kim, here is her website as well as her book "Made for Community, A Biblical Model to Activate Your Purpose!" Be sure to check both out!

And yes, we do discuss Scooby Doo in this episode! So here, your bit of beauty this time is this clip of the terrifying outer space astronaut that we discuss in this episode! And sheesh, he really is a lot more terrifying than I remember!

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