Raising Butterflies- Meet Linda Hiter. Though butterflies are not her J-O-B, she loves enticing them to her yard in the Mississippi Delta. Not just any butterfly either, Monarchs. I had the pleasure of viewing her garden last summer and color was abound, butterflies of all sorts were dancing on the wind and it was a magical and memorable day. What if all you had to do was plant the correct host plants for your yard to be filled with these beautiful creatures? Listen and learn how to be a great host and help nature!
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2:15​ Senitoba, MS
3:15​ How do you attract monarchs to your yard?
4:24​ How long do you need to be able to get ready for butterflies?
5:47​ Swallowtail are common in the south: their host plants are rue, dill, parsley, and fennel
6:21​ Host plant for monarchs: milkweed
7:00​ “Cheeto fingers” from aphids
7:45​ Cut tropical milkweed in October to send the migrating butterflies to Canada
12:00​ Make your home a Monarch rest stop
13:00​ Why do you tag butterflies?
13:57​ Monarchwatch.org and monarchjointventure.org
14:30​ Clover and dandelions are the first flowers, let them bloom to pull in the pollinators
15:11​ Great pollinator plants for your yard: liatris, coreopsis, zinnia, lantana, cosmos, bachelor button
Salvia, yarrow, and pentas
20:00​ What to watch for in your garden?
20:21​ Tiny eggs on the backs of milkweed leaves.
21:35​ What type of container for your caterpillars
23:16​ Beautiful chrysalis
28:00​ Whisper to a butterfly and it will take your wish to the heavens
28:15​ Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico to honor the deceased and butterflies returning
29:45​ How to attach chrysalis to pipe cleaner
31:40​ Only 10% of 400 eggs survive
32:20​  https://www.joyfulbutterfly.com/​
35:10​ Milkweed is toxic. Tips for working with the plants
37:00​  Be a good steward to the land
37:25​ Pesticides

Meet April Shwe-Paul. Success, Mindset and Confidence Coach. On her purpose mission with her life she has faced struggles and hardships, but those did not stop her. No! She has found her new path and continued with more passion and zeal. April realized that she loved helping others find their own special energy in life and decided to become a Mindset Coach. Now she leads the life she has carefully curated with her husband in New Zealand where it is not trials that dictate how they live but the positive energy that guides the way. The best part is she is offering the listeners a wonderful opportunity to join a FREE 5 day workshop to Find Your Purpose. Get comfy and join us as we chat about how to live with intention and positive energy.

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2:00 Meet April Shwe-Paul offers a 3 month program in Mindset Coaching- set goals and find your purpose

2:45 Burma was home until April’s family was forced to become refugees- New Zealand in home now

3:25 Feeling grounded in life is key to prosper

4:40 Painting is April’s creative outlet

5:26 Belief in yourself is crucial for success

7:14 How did you know coaching was in your journey?

10:05 Losing a loved one can make you reevaluate your priorities

13:22 Mindset switch – don’t wait- be happy right now

14:00 What does a coach do?

14:49 Coaching is action steps for the future

18:00 A coach helps you focus on the future and a solution

18:45 What characteristics do you look for in a coach

22:30 Walking barefoot helps you find grounding and connects you to the earth

24:33 Just 5 minutes barefoot gets you all the benefits of stress relief

27:15 Exercises to try to get you started on a mindset journey

28:40 Ask yourself: If today was my last day on earth what would I regret not doing?

32:25 Why are people scared to invest in themselves?

36:00 Ex. Free vs. Accountable

39:00 Invest in yourself – you are worth it

40:40 – Free workshop – FB event to Find Your Purpose www.coachingbyapril.com/find-your-purpose-workshop 

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The world around us is important. The smallest bee buzzing through your yard pollinating the flowers and plants have a huge impact on our lives. Welcome to Inspiring Thyme where finding life’s beauty is my purpose. Joining me today is Amy Eng, a local beekeeper. She is sharing her tips on small business startup, plotting your land for bees and delicious recipes to entice all the senses. If you have questions about bee keeping or basic planting to entice pollinators to your yard you are listening in the right spot.
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2:08 How to Subscribe
2:25 Eng Land Honey – small hobby farm
4:42 How did you pick bee keeping for your hobby?
6:00 Use your local extension service for bee keeping
7:20 Hobby vs. Business
8:15 Eng Land Honey was formed
9:10 How do you start a hobby to business
10:08 Find connections in your community
10:40 Cottage industry certification
12:48 Looking for IG help try @Elizabethellendigital
16:23 How do you tend the bees?
17:41 What is Dearth?
19:00 How many hives can you have per acre? Pounds of honey per hive?
20:00 How do you harvest?
22:06 Where do you get bees?
25:10 What flowers should you plant?
26:22 Herbs in the garden
27:15 Coneflower, painted plant, spiller flowers and herbs
28:25 Creating a pollinator environment
30:07 Collecting the honey
32:02 Flow Hive from Australia vs Traditional Hive with screens
33:50  Recipes
35:42  French 75, Botanical Gin from Hendricks
36:20 IG @eng_land_honey   www.englandhoney.net
For more recipes with honey, check out the blog www.inspiringthyme.com

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Meet a beautiful person that is filled with joy and thankfulness, Jessica Jones. 11 years cancer free she is celebrating her life today with us in a big way! Cancer stinks, but through her health journey she has grown in ways she didn’t know was possible. From the struggle of surviving to the blooming of the life she loves, she shares all. Join us! And at the end let’s raise her favorite drink for a toast, margaritas! Cheers to living your brightest life.

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1:26  Celebrate Life

2:00 – Celebrating life cancer free 11 years- what type of cancer

3:00 – Guilty for being angry when I should be happy I am alive

5:08 – From Victoria Secret to “Honey pass me that bucket”

5:35 – support group it is important to verbalize the patient’s attributes “you are beautiful”

7:36 – Did you ring the bell? For cancer free

9:45 – The new journey of after cancer beings

11:49 – What moment did you change your mindset to LIVE again

12:49- Pull yourself up by your bootstraps and carry on

13:49 – Did being a pharmacist make it better or worse for anticipation of the what ifs

16:00 – Finding your support group – where did you find yourself leaning in 

18:45 – Praying for babies to grow our family

20:55 – Prayer + Positivity = Priceless

21:46 – Success in life

22:49- GO CHANGE THE WORLD

23:43 – Feel better when you are available to others

24:00- Does your vase have to be sloshed over or do you overflowthe

25:45 – Mind over matter vs. Journaling

27:00- Neuroscience

30:00- Direct Sells is genius 

32:15 – Connections in life

30:00 - Lift a glass to living life in a big way! Margarita recipe on the blog.

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Today it is me sharing on how supporting your partner, spouse and kids is crucial during this time.  Spend 15 minutes with me as I share ideas on how to grow your support network and blossom in this hard time.

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5:00 Be your best self....Drink water Challenge
6:35 Children and screen time
7:04 Fresh Perspective
8:00 Self Care tips
8:10  House plants
8:36  Inner reflection-journal- neuroscience
10:00  Focus on encouragement
12:45  Give praise specifically

Head over to the blog.  I have a brand new Initiative I would love for you to see. 

The Single Bloom Initiative  - the perfect gift to support and encourage anyone

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Being ill is hard. Not being able to live your “normal” life is hard, but I am not sure any of us know what we could possibly be in for with CANCER. Today my friend Mindy Albertson joins me as we discuss – dealing with HARD. Being a wife, young mom, and having a wonderful career did not stop cancer from finding her. She was able to face this new challenge with a strong support system and faith. We hope her story will bring you hope and help others in the process.

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1:00 Dealing with the hard

2:35 Meet Mindy Albertson- happily married with two sweet sons working the career she loves

3:50  The first signs of concern start with a swollen breast

4:21 The first steps: week of antibiotics, mammogram, 6 month follow up, schedule biopsy

5:13 Ductal Carcinoma – triple positive (2018)

7:20  What is medical support in this process?

9:10 The plan- Surgeon – 6 rounds of treatment with hard core drugs, mastectomy, clear after 6 months 

              No radiation but with the triple positive results 12 rounds of treatment plan is normal

11:00  Very helpful to have a super supportive group 

12:10  Use a Facebook group so you can share updates without overwhelm

13:44 Faithful Friends- Cancer Survivor Group of women

17:50 You must face your fears 

18:10 Going through the process is like going through Stages of Grief – therapy could be helpful

20:00  Financial Side

23:42 Fundraising (Mindy’s Mob shirts)  Extra support in the form of meal trains and housekeeping

25:00 The slack your spouse picks up

25:40 People want to help and support, let them, reach out!

28:40 Cancer taught me to Slow Down – have more intentional time 

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What's on the line up today?
What's in your cup?
Christopher was drinking Trader Joe's Espresso - 2 shots with 8 oz of water. An Americano if you will.
I had Cranberry juice on ice.

We discussed behind the fence. The work for stump removal and soil work.

This or That was quite entertaining.  Want to know more about us? Check out this segment! Tell us what you think.

Valentines day is almost here and we share some fun ideas to get your brain going to plan your special holiday moments.

Check out the blog for some fun photos too.  www.inspiringthyme.com

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How do you navigate shame? What is shame? How do you have resilience and keep living fully? These are all questions we discuss today on the podcast with Melanie Bledsoe certified life coach with JRNI, virtual entrepreneur, and co-founder of The Red Bow Project.

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3:00 The Red Bow Project- founders took their greatest pain and turned it into their greatest purpose

              (a community for single moms, blended families and so much more)

4:25  What is shame? Brene Brown’s definition

5:25   Shame makes you feel flawed and small

5:42  Shame spirals

7:22   What does shame look like? Shame triggers (social media, body image issues, happy families, women who can do all things)

8:45  We are raised in a society where women should do it all

11:33  Social media “skim coats” real life, giving it the perfect filter

12:00  What is your most passionate topic to connect with women on?

12:55  Shame is when you sit in secrecy, silence and judgements – this causes tremendous anxiety

13:10   Who is your lantern? Your safe people to talk too

14:25  Description of lantern – it is a person that will not judge you but meet you with empathic listening ears

15:30  Real “lanterns” who up for you during the hard times in your life

17:17  Brene Brown’s imagery for shame is vivid – 

              Petri dish that is growing shame – if you add, secrecy, silience and judgment it will grow and fester -  EMPATHY is the antidote for shame.

18:18  4 steps to Shame Resilience

              Name it – Recognize your Shame Triggers

              Talk about it

              Own your Story

              Tell your Story- speak about shame- take action

21:06  Raising emotionally intelligent boys – Boys are warned not to be emotional and sensitive 

22:04  Name and Normalize emotion

24:00  Parents send mixed signals

25:08  Be a lantern for your child

28:30  When is a good time to contact a coach to set your goals?

29:43  Coaching is about setting goals

32:10  Shame Resilience Exercise

            Exercise to start building shame resilience:

1.      Who do you become when you are backed into a shame corner?

2.      How do you protect yourself?

3.      Who do you call to work through the mean-nasties or the cry and hides or people pleasing?

4.      What is the most courageous thing you could do for yourself when you feel small and hurt?

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Navigating grief is something our culture does not discuss. It is a hush hush topic that many struggle with. And this does not only include death of close loved ones and friends. As 2020 closed out I personally saw a shift in society, those who simply grieved for the life they were used to living. Join Jenna and I as she shares her grief story in hopes of shedding some much-needed insight on a topic many of us refuse to acknowledge until we are living heartbreak unprepared. *We are not trained financial planners, estate lawyers or therapist. The ideas we share are to give you a starting point as you navigate grief. 

3:10-  New Life Chapter with Jenna Lank

3:45 – Strong is used frequently during grief but more often than not the person grieving does not feel this way

5:20- How do you respect the process of grief?

6:45 – Do no be fearful of the person grieving falling apart. If they are not able to share then let them have their space. 

8:53 – Where can children find support?

9:23 – Support for children – School/trauma services/hospice

10:39 – It is important for children to be with other kids similar in age while navigating grief

12:02 – What legal documents should be in place for a married couple? **Check with an estate lawyer to find out what best serves your individual family.

12:31 – Will, life insurance, joint bank accounts, joint mortgage/lease, car

16:23 – Where did you lean in when emotions were BIG?

19:00 – Tribe of supporting women

19:43- The grieving person finds it hard to remember – It’s okay to be joyful and happy.

21:25 – Women are more likely than men to reach out and find help for themselves and children

25:09- Big concept: Find your way to find peace

25:34 – Big concept: Find a place to tune out the “noise”

27:37 – Find your happy place

28:00 – Book on routine and purpose  Jay Shetty: Think Like a Monk

34:43- Find the beauty – it is your reality check

36:00 – Grief will change you and the people that you surround yourself with might need to shift too

37:37 – “Life is Hard: Find some people”. Jenna Lank

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The holidays have come and gone. The decorations are up and ready for the next season and we are just dragging a bit around here. But we wanted to share with you some things we try and do at the beginning of each year.

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We got a new espresso machine for Christmas! Like froth the milk, grind the beans, and double and single shots!
Resolutions... the most important thing to remember is "Determination over motivation." Brian Shaw
Financial Budget
Meal Planning and Budget  (coconut aminos= soy sauce substitute)
Take those short fun vacays.

#2021 #resolutions #startstrong #determination #determinationovermotivation #mindset #inspiringthyme #groundedthepodcast #breville870XL #espresso #coffee #lovecoffee

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