Heart of the Story

Do you feel like you and your loved ones are together all the time, but you're not actually spending quality time with each other? Or maybe you're so excited about the world opening back up again that you're afraid of losing the quality time you had with your loved ones during lockdown. In this episode, Nadine will share her approach to creating and maintaining meaningful rituals.

Do you yearn to see and be seen? If you've struggled with being present and processing your emotions, this episode is full of tips and tricks for embracing your current state and the world around you. Plus, this episode was recorded in Nadine's very own backyard, where you'll get to hear spring in all of its glory.

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What inspired Nadine to start Heart of the Story? What exciting episodes are planned for the summer? Nadine answers all these questions and more in this Q and A episode.

If you are lonely, hurting, and in need of support, you are welcome here. In this deeply personal message and meditation, Nadine invites you to come home to your heart and reminds you that you are never alone.

In recognition of National Infertility Awareness week and the publication anniversary of Nadine's memoir https://www.amazon.com/This-Much-Im-Sure-Memoir/dp/1631522108/ (Of This Much I'm Sure,) Nadine recounts when she first gave herself permission to write about her own personal journey. She talks about meeting her husband, as well as the challenges and rewards of writing about infertility. Ultimately, each experience has revealed the important steps in creating self certainty.

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Has a friend or stranger ever offered you generosity when you most needed it but least expected it? Nadine talks about the many times this has happened to her and the powerful impact it has had on her life.

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In this episode, I talk about this time of transition that we’re in. My hope is that it will allow you to reflect on the year that was and where you’re at now. Can you embrace how you feel, without trying to fix anything? Can you nurture yourself? Can you notice the sadness in your heart as well as the joy right beneath your very nose? Can you let all of your beautiful emotions coexist?

How does an idea become a book? How do you find the time to write in the midst of working and parenting? How do you overcome fear of what others will think of your writing? Nadine and Tamara talk about all these things and more in this inspiring interview!

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As humans and creatives, how can we stay motivated when there are so many distractions and responsibilities? Nadine talks about the mental construct she uses to keep consistent with healthy and inspiring habits.

What is emotional endurance and how do we develop it? Nadine shares a story of a trying time in her life that taught her how to keep staying the course in the face of difficulty. She ends the episode with a reflection for listeners to develop their own internal resilience.