Foundations

In this episode Bryce and Becky pause to look back over 2023. Looking back to look forward can be a helpful practice at the end of the year...and poetry can be a wonderful support in the process too!

You will hear Becky and Bryce share a poem from Christine Valters Paintner titled "Visitation From Fox" which is found in the book Dreaming of Stones. To find the book and learn more about the author https://abbeyofthearts.com/books/dreaming-of-stones-poems/

We will take a nice long holiday break and be back in Feb 2024!

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In this episode Bryce and Becky chat with Dan and Lisa Holden about equine coaching.

Listen in and learn about:
What a session of equine coaching involves.
Soak up the wisdom Dan and Lisa offer about accessing deeper self-awareness by working with the horses.
And, hear Bryce's story of visiting Dan and Lisa and how the time with the horses personally helped him.

Learn more about Dan and Lisa and their work with horses at https://espirituhorse.com/

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In this episode Bryce and Becky welcome special guest, Dan Holden, to talk about why self-awareness matters. Dan has been an important mentor in Bryce's life and we are thrilled to have his wisdom on the show.

Learn more about Dan and his work in the world at https://danielholdenassociates.com

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For this Poetry Pause Bryce and Becky explore a David Whyte poem called The Opening of Eyes.

Bryce found this poem in the book Leading From Within: Poetry That Sustains the Courage to Lead.
https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Within-Poetry-Sustains-Courage/dp/0787988693#:~:text=Leading%20from%20Within%20is%20a,or%20her%20life%20and%20work.

It was originally shared in the book Songs for Coming Home by David Whyte.
https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Coming-Home-David-Whyte/dp/0962152404

Listen in and find what stands out for you.
What invites you?
What questions arise for you?
What eye-opening moments have changed your life?
What eye-openers are right before you?

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Bryce and Becky welcome Jason Daniels to the show for a rich conversation about change and purpose. 

 Jason Daniels is a strategist, speaker, contributing journalist, former radio personality and author of the book Get Off the Gerbil Wheel: A Remarkable Way to Stop Running and Going Nowhere in Life. He currently serves as President and CEO of JAYRAMON LLC, a consultancy focused on collaborating with corporate, civic, social sector and non-profit organizations, providing strategic solutions to help build leadership effectiveness, scale impact, grow local and national partnerships and advance philanthropic effectiveness. 

Find out more about Jason and his work at www.jayramon.com

Giving ourselves permission to change is essential.  Listen in as we explore the topic.  

You don't have to stay where you are.
You can experience life in new ways. 
Jason talks about his book and generously offers listeners a way to get a free copy!
Hear actionable strategies to get off the wheel, be encouraged and inspired to live with greater purpose in your life.


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In this episode Bryce and Becky welcome special guest Lesley Baker-Bowen of Holistic Hands Wellness Gallery.  (www.holistichandswellnessgallery.org)

Lesley shares how we can strengthen our ability to listen to our bodies and what these awesome bodies are trying to tell us.  You will hear Lesley offer wisdom from her training as an Occupational Therapist, a Craniosacral Therapist, and Reiki Master.

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In this episode Bryce and Becky jump in after summer break.

As summer winds down and we enter into the autumn season, this is the time to explore the paradox:  we commonly resist change and long for things to be different.

Listen in and discover how the song of the cicada ties in to this topic!

Transition times are ripe for self-awareness. We invite you to welcome your curiosity and consider: What is changing in your life? What wants to change inside of you?  Where are you resisting change?  How you can support yourself though moments of transition and change?

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In this episode Bryce and Becky share why the last few weeks there were no episodes as previously planned. Life Happened!

We decided to use that as our topic for the day: Life Happens.

You'll hear us talk about what our inner experience is like when plans fall apart.
We chat about what we can do when things fall apart, touching on how we can support ourselves and one another when we experience gusty winds and stormy weather in life.

Finally, we share that we are heading on summer break and plan to return on September 11, 23 with new episodes. Thanks for joining us for this podcasting adventure! We are grateful for you.

**Also, you may hear/notice some recording glitches, troubles with mics and the synchronization of our voices in this episode, AND we've decided to let it be. Life happened and we are rolling with it.

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In this episode Bryce and Becky invite you to wander through a conversation discussing what it is about a walk in the woods that is so helpful to our self-awareness.

Join us as we explore the impact that a walk in the woods brings to our bodies, our overall perspective and our ability to connect with something larger than ourselves.

Listen in and discover how putting ourselves in the way of something beautiful is deeply good for us on an existential level.

You'll hear us refer to Elizabeth Barrett Browning's wise words, "Earth's crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God, But only he who sees takes off his shoes; The rest sit round and pluck blackberries."

We discuss the gifts of walking in a familiar place and of opening to walk in a new place.

There are even a few poems that popped up on the path!
Be sure to look up David Whyte's "Lost" and Mary Oliver's "When I Am Among The Trees"!!

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In this episode Becky and Bryce share a piece of poetry by author and poet Gwendolyn Brooks. Gwendolyn is a well known 20th century writer. She is one of the most influential and widely read American poets. She has written more than 20 books and was the first Black poet to receive the Pulitzer. For more information on Gwendolyn and the poem in this episode visit :
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43310/a-song-in-the-front-yard

This episode focuses on her piece titled "Song In The Front Yard."
We explore themes of good vs bad, us vs. them, safe vs. free in this episode. As always, we invite you to pause and see what this poem evokes in you.

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