Embracing Courage

In this episode, I share a quote by E.E. Cummings about courage. I also share how i was a guest on a podcast and shared some traumatic events, and how today, I listened to a friend's podcast and began a downward spiral to the point of feeling like I needed to start over and do my podcast "the right way."

Thankfully, I decided to hit record...and share my feelings and put one foot in front of the other....and work myself back to a place of certainty...that I am on the right path and it's my journey....not anyone else's.

And I'm back! In this episode, I share why I haven't recorded since March 31. And I honor my younger brother's birthday and the 2 year anniversary of his transition to the Great Beyond. And it was on the same day...today, as a matter of fact.

I share a bit about how I felt after the last episode, about my brother's NDE & initial experiences after he woke up from his stroke.

It's good to be here, and I am full of gratitude & wonder at the ability to share joy, hope & courage with the world!

I'm a healthy adult and haven't taken any medications in over 20 years. My last shot was when I went to Basic Training for the Army Reserve at 17 years old.

This episode is about how I made my decision to get vaccinated, and I provide the details and thoughts that I had during the experience.

I didn't mention in the episode that I did cry in my car afterwards because it was scary, and because I can see the light at the end of the tunnel for this pandemic. 6-8 more weeks, and I will have some semblance of feeling safe in public again.

I host a Wednesday night room in Clubpod on Clubhouse. Last night, my topic was Self-Improvement & mental health in podcasting.

My panel included podcasters: Melissa Bright, Samara Hurley, Wayne Cole, Dr. Jennifer Shaw and Rob Actis! It was an amazing night!

I woke up with some thoughts around last night and decided to share them on this episode...and the memories that came up as a result!!

Thank you for listening!!!

When you get invited to a private room on Clubhouse, for the first time.....

You'll have to listen to hear what happens!

I am on the Clubhouse app everyday...I am usually too shy to raise my hand in rooms where I don't know anyone! (I'm working on this)

I met some incredible women in a "Hey Girl, You Can" room and well, you can listen to my episode to hear how it went.

You can also check out Terri & Melissa's Mixing Up Midlife podcast to hear my interview!

Baby steps! Thank you for listening!!!

And we did it! Short & sweet! Stretching and building my courage muscles.

Season 1 is going to focus on the myriad of reasons people are afraid to share their voice, and some people need to time to find their own voice amidst a sea of voices!

Future episodes this season will include people who are having an impact with their voice and together, we will learn their journey of how they embraced courage and began sharing their voice.

Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening! We are just getting started and are looking forward to recording future episodes!