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“Do you want to feel amazing?” Another book that I think is helpful to reread is Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchaspé.  I review in the episode (and go in depth in episode 122, Glucose Revolution our bodies and glucose) how our bodies process glucose.  I remind you that our bodies need a lot of fuel but that we need it in certain intervals.  I share the story of the conductor of the train and the coal that he is given to help the train keep running.  I also share an update on how I have been understanding my blood glucose and which hacks I have been using since reading this book 3 years ago.  It has been a good reminder to not  worry as much about my size or scale but finding ways I can help my body feel amazing. 

For show notes and transcripts got to www.findingthefloor.com/ep246

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 “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become." This week is a reminder of another favorite book, Atomic Habits by James Clear.  I shared this book 4 years ago in episodes 75-79 where you will find a good summary and more thoughts on the book. Some of the great points of the book I mention are: one percent better, make it part of your identity, the process is more important than the goal and the 4 laws of a habit.  I invite you to re-read the book again or to read it for the first time as you think about your direction and what you want to work on becoming this next year.  

For show notes and transcripts www.findingthefloor.com/ep245

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  “There is space between stimulus and response.”  In this week’s podcast, I share a reminder of the book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey.  I mentioned making our own weather, so we are not so affected by other people's moods or reactions.  I remind you that there is a space between stimulus and response where we have a choice. I tell us the story of the Golden goose, and I clarify the difference between the circle of influence and your circle of concern.  Then touch on the first habit of being proactive.  Then leave you with a challenge to go and review this book, or my podcasts (ep. 95-104) as you think about your becoming in 2026. 

For show notes and transcripts go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep244
 

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“Keep the end in mind.”  Happy New Year and hello 2026.  This episode I share a handful of ideas as we look toward more becoming in 2026.  I mention two funerals I went to over the break and how they influenced me to think more about  how I want to become.  Which then reminded me of the second habit from Steven Covey’s book, 7 Habits for Highly Effective People which says “to begin with the end in mind.”I mentioned things I am grateful for in my life as well as this past year.  I give a few ideas to change your thoughts and to look at things in a new way.  As I finished I talk of a quick insight about the word, should.  Looking forward to a fun year! 

For show notes and transcripts go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep243

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 “...foil thy foes with joy”  In this last episode for the Christmas season, I share about a song that I learned this year.  The song, This Little Babe, was written by a Jesuit Priest in the late 1500s and then put to music in the 20th century.  The song is like a battle cry to overcome Satan which comes in the unexpected form of a baby.  I share each verse of the song and how we can think about it in relation to the Christmas season.  I especially love the quote by E.T. Sullivan about How God does his work.  I am super grateful that I learned about this song and hope you enjoy it as well.  I will see you in 2026!

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For show notes and transcripts go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep242

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 “What do you value most about the holiday?” In this podcast I will share some ideas on how to simplify Christmas and let go of the “perfect Christmas.”  I share the idea of taking a moment to really reflect on what you love the most about the season and then go all in on that.  Then share a few examples of different ways to simplify decorations, menu, traditions and gifts.   Rethinking a quote: there is no way to have a perfect Christmas but a million ways to have a good one!  

For show notes and sources go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep241
 

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“To hope in God means to wait with patient expectation, trusting that he will fulfill his promises.”  This week I explore hope a little more.  Hope in the waiting as we prepare for the coming of Christmas or the coming of our Savior.  As we prepare for Christmas, the advent can help us get spiritually focused which then can help us find just the right things and events that can make our Christmas waiting meaningful.  I talk about the advent, its purpose and then share a few readings, things to consider about the reading and a reflection question to ponder on the topic of hope from the Old and New Testament.

For show notes and transcript www.findingthefloor.com/ep240

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 “Hope takes gratitude and turns it into resilience and action.”  I love talking about gratitude!  In this episode I share the connection between hope and gratitude.  Hope is an attribute of Christ that I am learning to incorporate and realized how gratitude helps with a sense of hope.  I share some  stories of people without hope and some challenging counting blessings to get hope.  I also share others' thoughts and quotes how gratitude can lead us to become more hopeful.  I also bring back one of the talks by Bonnie D. Parkin that help start this my gratitude journal over 5 years ago.  Happy Thanksgiving friends!  Here is to gratitude and hope!

For show notes and transcripts got to www.findingthefloor.com/ep239

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  “They still need you as young adults.” In this week’s episode I share a few personal stories to start and then bust the myth of the empty nest experience.  As my young adults leave the nest I tell you their need for help and guidance along the way.  I share what it takes to become a functioning, contributing adult and mention our fledgling adults need all the guidance they are willing to take.  I invite you to work on keeping a good healthy relationship to be there for them with their on the job experience of adulthood.  

For show notes go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep238

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 “Plan on a system with the assumption of hardship.” In this episode I reflect on the goals and systems I was hoping to put in place at the beginning of the year and see where they are.  I look back on episode 204, Becoming, and repeat quotes from James Clear and Ashely Jansen about putting systems in place and making sure we have the assumption of hardship while we are trying to accomplish said goals or systems.  I reflect on the systems that are working for me and what I need to do to get things back on track.  I also make some adjustments to my key results as I go into the last two months of the year.  Hoping this helps me go from feeling frazzled to ready to take on the day.  

For shownotes  and transcript go to  www.findingthefloor.com/ep237
 

I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at [email protected] or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!