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Podcast 46!  Honor the Hard and Make a  U-turn towards Love

Hess and Delbert commiserate about the news headlines of the week.  People starving in Gaza, another school shooting, ICE holding people without cause.  It is tough and hard.  One of their classmates from Sacred Heart was the mother of the Minnesota shooter.  Their compassion goes out to her.  Hess finds solace in the words and wisdom of Buddhist practitioner Tara Brach.  “Don’t be dismayed by the brokenness of the world, all things break. And all things can be mended not with time as they say but with intention. So go, love intentionally, unconditionally.  Honor the hard.”  Delbert tells another story of her Papaw who on Labor Day made joy happen by thinking of a new paradigm.  Let’s go!  Let’s move to compassion and connection and weave a new world!  Peace and Love, and thanks for listening.

In addition to being a podcast host, Hess is also an LCSW--if you'd like to learn more about her work as a therapist, check it out at www.jessicabollinger.com

One of her mission's is for all of our lights to shine--when we see each other and allow ourself to be seen--and we can say to the person in front of us, There You Are! the world will be an amazing place!

Delbert is a top realtor in Louisville, KY, and you can find her at  Kentucky Select Properties   She will help you find your home, and also help you get the most equity when you sell your house. 

Her philanthropic work to continue her sister Carole and niece Meghan is Carole's Kitchen. Blessings in a Backpack helps feed the many hungry students in our schools.  The instagram account is: https://www.instagram.com/caroleskitchen.nonprofit?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Podcast 45!  Friends-Connection, it’s what its about!

Hess heard today that “connection is the opposite of depression”.  That is something that Delbert and Hess learned last week from Jay Davidson, director of the Healing Place Recovery Center. He said “Addiction is the disease of isolation.”   Delbert and Hess talk today about friends.  Old friends, new friends.  Friendships evolve over time.  We have neighbor friends, school friends, friends from our kids when they are growing up.  Hess got 12 new friends from pickleball by running into an old friend sitting next to her at a concert.  Friends help our hearts. We can be there to listen, and a friend can be there to listen to us. Through the hard times and the good times.  Make someone’s day! Be that person that walks up and says hello!  It keeps us healthy! Thanks for listening!  We love you!

In addition to being a podcast host, Hess is also an LCSW--if you'd like to learn more about her work as a therapist, check it out at www.jessicabollinger.com

One of her mission's is for all of our lights to shine--when we see each other and allow ourself to be seen--and we can say to the person in front of us, There You Are! the world will be an amazing place!

Delbert is a top realtor in Louisville, KY, and you can find her at  Kentucky Select Properties   She will help you find your home, and also help you get the most equity when you sell your house. 

Her philanthropic work to continue her sister Carole and niece Meghan is Carole's Kitchen. Blessings in a Backpack helps feed the many hungry students in our schools.  The instagram account is: https://www.instagram.com/caroleskitchen.nonprofit?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Jay Davidson-The Miracle on Market Street-The road to Recovery

Hess and Delbert welcome Jay Davidson, the man that made the Healing Place Recovery what it is today.  He has been at the Healing Place for 34 years, from its start as the Father Morgan Homeless shelter to now a 500 bed campus for men and 250 campus for women.  They boast a 65% success rate in recovery-taking the person through detox, and 148 days later to the place of continuance of care, or some call after care.  85% of the 125 employees are alumnae of the program.  Recovery is not just from the drug or substance, but psychological, social, mental, and spiritual.   A 100 bed program has begun in Campbelllsville Ky.  This model has been studied by recovery experts from all over the world.  Listen in as Jay explains how it has evolved and become the success it is today.

Order Jay's Book Miracle on Market: Where hope is Found and Change Happens

https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Market-Where-Change-Happens/dp/1953655785

In addition to being a podcast host, Hess is also an LCSW--if you'd like to learn more about her work as a therapist, check it out at www.jessicabollinger.com

One of her mission's is for all of our lights to shine--when we see each other and allow ourself to be seen--and we can say to the person in front of us, There You Are! the world will be an amazing place!

Delbert is a top realtor in Louisville, KY, and you can find her at  Kentucky Select Properties   She will help you find your home, and also help you get the most equity when you sell your house. 

Her philanthropic work to continue her sister Carole and niece Meghan is Carole's Kitchen. Blessings in a Backpack helps feed the many hungry students in our schools.  The instagram account is: https://www.instagram.com/caroleskitchen.nonprofit?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Hess and Delbert have a great conversation this morning about mentoring. When we mentor, it helps someone else, but it also helps ourselves.  Hess just attended the Freedom Dinner for the Healing Place the night before.  The Healing Place is a free addiction and recovery facility in Louisville and now in Campbellsville Ky.   They honored the past director Jay Davidson for his over 35 year career at the Healing Place.  There are 125 employees and 85% are alumnae.  Hess read that the International Space Station crew safely splashed down yesterday morning.  They were replaced last week by a new crew.  Anne Mclain who had been in space for 148 days talked about how amazing things can get done with world collaborations.  The predominant theme was gratitude for the experience together, and the things they accomplished.  It was a “snapshot of humanity.”   “When you reach your goals, send the elevator back down.” McClain wrote.   Delbert and Hess expand on that in their own lives, how they have learned and then passed on down their knowledge and experiences.   Even our loves get passed down—Delberts love of the water to her kids and darlings, and Hess with her horses, and her pastime on her boat.   Peace and love,  Listen and share and give us some feedback!

In addition to being a podcast host, Hess is also an LCSW--if you'd like to learn more about her work as a therapist, check it out at www.jessicabollinger.com

One of her mission's is for all of our lights to shine--when we see each other and allow ourself to be seen--and we can say to the person in front of us, There You Are! the world will be an amazing place!

Delbert is a top realtor in Louisville, KY, and you can find her at  Kentucky Select Properties   She will help you find your home, and also help you get the most equity when you sell your house. 

Her philanthropic work to continue her sister Carole and niece Meghan is Carole's Kitchen. Blessings in a Backpack helps feed the many hungry students in our schools.  The instagram account is: https://www.instagram.com/caroleskitchen.nonprofit?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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The Swirl of Chaos—Jump Out!

Join our Sunday morning chat where we discuss feeling the chaos in the world right now. News has been a literal tsunami, earth quakes, wildfires in Canada, starving kids in Gaza, a continued war in Ukraine, and politics not serving the people that are hurting.   The old show Get Smart on TV called the enemy “Chaos”—  It does us no good to stay in it’s spin.  What can help us get out of it—what helps you get out of it?  Calling a friend, resting and rejuvenating, reaching out, witnessing and listening to another.  Seeing the promise of youth.  What is one thing that you could do for someone else?  Those things make a difference in the world.  Remember friends there is more good than bad, and there are lots of helpers.  You are one of them.  Peace and Love.  Like and share.  Leave us a comment.

In addition to being a podcast host, Hess is also an LCSW--if you'd like to learn more about her work as a therapist, check it out at www.jessicabollinger.com

One of her mission's is for all of our lights to shine--when we see each other and allow ourself to be seen--and we can say to the person in front of us, There You Are! the world will be an amazing place!

Delbert is a top realtor in Louisville, KY, and you can find her at  Kentucky Select Properties   She will help you find your home, and also help you get the most equity when you sell your house. 

Her philanthropic work to continue her sister Carole and niece Meghan is Carole's Kitchen. Blessings in a Backpack helps feed the many hungry students in our schools.  The instagram account is: https://www.instagram.com/caroleskitchen.nonprofit?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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This morning on our Sunday chat, Hess and Delbert add onto last weeks podcast that was on Imagination—what can come next is possibilities.  When we sit with what is, and are able to feel it, we can think of new ways things could be.  We can see opportunities of changing something, doing something new, or even just looking at it in a new way.  It begins with wondering, being with it, focusing, then moving into creativity.  We change things for ourselves in our own personal world.  We can change things that would be good for others also.  Surround yourself with people who are positive, that tell you they believe in you.  Give yourself the creative space to focus in.  Then act and move to the implementation of possibilities.   Hess gives a salute to the life of Andrea Gibson, the poet laureate of Colorado, who just passed away from a long fight with cancer on July 14th.   In her messages and poems she often gave us the possibility of looking at challenges in a new light.  

In addition to being a podcast host, Hess is also an LCSW--if you'd like to learn more about her work as a therapist, check it out at www.jessicabollinger.com

One of her mission's is for all of our lights to shine--when we see each other and allow ourself to be seen--and we can say to the person in front of us, There You Are! the world will be an amazing place!

Delbert is a top realtor in Louisville, KY, and you can find her at  Kentucky Select Properties   She will help you find your home, and also help you get the most equity when you sell your house. 

Her philanthropic work to continue her sister Carole and niece Meghan is Carole's Kitchen. Blessings in a Backpack helps feed the many hungry students in our schools.  The instagram account is: https://www.instagram.com/caroleskitchen.nonprofit?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Delbert and Hess love, love this topic—Imagination!  

In this Sunday morning chat, join us for our discussion about imagination.  Imagination is the bridge from the reactivity of the limbic brain—fight, flight, freeze—into the broad expanse of the potential and unlimited possibilities in the universe!  We again, talk about Delbert’s Papaw, and how imagination kept him alive in the 104th division of the U.S. Army in Europe in WW 2.  Papaw had a wife and family to come home to.  He continued that practice in all of his life, and inspired his children and grandchildren to continue using imagination.  Imagination moves us from fear based thoughts, connects us to our hearts and moves us to a broader sense of reality that is love based.  Delbert and Hess share their own personal stories of imagination making their life what it is today.   Peace and Love, think about imagination and it moving you forward to the next best step!   

Tara Brach's website and talk about imagination:  https://www.tarabrach.com/the-healing-power-of-imagination-part-1/

In addition to being a podcast host, Hess is also an LCSW--if you'd like to learn more about her work as a therapist, check it out at www.jessicabollinger.com

One of her mission's is for all of our lights to shine--when we see each other and allow ourself to be seen--and we can say to the person in front of us, There You Are! the world will be an amazing place!

Delbert is a top realtor in Louisville, KY, and you can find her at  Kentucky Select Properties   She will help you find your home, and also help you get the most equity when you sell your house. 

Her philanthropic work to continue her sister Carole and niece Meghan is Carole's Kitchen. Blessings in a Backpack helps feed the many hungry students in our schools.  The instagram account is: https://www.instagram.com/caroleskitchen.nonprofit?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Delbert and Hess have their Sunday morning chat today about what having a tribe or village in our lives does for us.  They are varied.  This week Delbert was grateful for her Kentucky Select tribe of mentors and colleagues that she works with in real estate,  grateful for her village of family, the village of friends.   Hess is on her boat, the Relation Ship on the Rideau Canal, finishing up a two week cruise with her friend Melinda.  She belongs to a tribe of people that own the same type of vessel—a Rosborough 246.  They joined up and cruised for a while with Mike and Linda on their Rosborough—the Tailwind, they met up also with Rob on his, called Sweet Pea’.   (He is a big Popeye fan.)  Hess spoke of feeling a connection—a camaraderie that happens with these boaters—feeling like she has always known them.  Our village or tribe accepts us for who we are.  It is important that they are compassionate and help raise us up.  We are better when the people around us share their knowledge and talents with us.  Who are your tribes?  Peace and Love, and please like and subscribe and share!

In addition to being a podcast host, Hess is also an LCSW--if you'd like to learn more about her work as a therapist, check it out at www.jessicabollinger.com

One of her mission's is for all of our lights to shine--when we see each other and allow ourself to be seen--and we can say to the person in front of us, There You Are! the world will be an amazing place!

Delbert is a top realtor in Louisville, KY, and you can find her at  Kentucky Select Properties   She will help you find your home, and also help you get the most equity when you sell your house. 

Her philanthropic work to continue her sister Carole and niece Meghan is Carole's Kitchen. Blessings in a Backpack helps feed the many hungry students in our schools.  The instagram account is: https://www.instagram.com/caroleskitchen.nonprofit?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Delbert and Hess, from their respective places in their lives, and in their memories discuss the 4th of July.  Hess informs the conversation of the history of the 4th of July and how it came about.   They both speak of what they like the most.  Delbert has a top five, Family, food, music and water.  Fireworks being last and not as important.  The fireworks are something that always surrounded us, but sometimes caused fear and pain!  With Delbert being the oldest of seven, she recalls her father being the sergeant of safety.  The kids had to hold their arms straight out and when the lit sparkler got close to their hand they took it to the water and put it out, and then put the end into the sand.  Hess remembers a hot sparkler was set on the naugahyde helm seat on the boat.  We invite you to join our conversation.  What does the 4th mean to you?  How do you hold it in your memories?  Peace and Love!

In addition to being a podcast host, Hess is also an LCSW--if you'd like to learn more about her work as a therapist, check it out at www.jessicabollinger.com

One of her mission's is for all of our lights to shine--when we see each other and allow ourself to be seen--and we can say to the person in front of us, There You Are! the world will be an amazing place!

Delbert is a top realtor in Louisville, KY, and you can find her at  Kentucky Select Properties   She will help you find your home, and also help you get the most equity when you sell your house. 

Her philanthropic work to continue her sister Carole and niece Meghan is Carole's Kitchen. Blessings in a Backpack helps feed the many hungry students in our schools.  The instagram account is: https://www.instagram.com/caroleskitchen.nonprofit?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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In this week’s Sunday conversation, Delbert and Hess reflect on the helpers of the world.  Hess has had quite the list of things on the farm that needed to be repaired the last 6 weeks—her geothermal furnace, the brakes on her boat trailer, and then this week, the well pump on the farm and other components needed replaced.  Delbert made the point that helpers can get good feelings by helping—an endorphin rush by helping, and also by figuring out solutions to problems. Helpers come in all sizes. There are the police, the nurses, firefighters who of course are helpers. Delbert also appreciates the lifeguards at Turner pool and all the helpers that cleaned it up after it was flooded by the river this spring.  She also appreciates how good it feels to walk in her neighborhood Trader Joe’s.  All the people there are so helpful and friendly.  Hess really loves the connections she has with the people she depends on to keep everything running at the farm.  She respects their abilities and knowledge.  She loves them as people.   Hess and Delbert also bring up the point that it’s important to ask for help.  It gives others a gift to be able to help.  Edie Windsor needed help to fight for the legal rights of her marriage to her wife Thea, and Robbie Kaplan, took her case.   Mr. Roger’s says there are three key’s to being an ultimate success: “Number one, be kind; Number two, be kind, and Number three, be kind.” 

In addition to being a podcast host, Hess is also an LCSW--if you'd like to learn more about her work as a therapist, check it out at www.jessicabollinger.com

One of her mission's is for all of our lights to shine--when we see each other and allow ourself to be seen--and we can say to the person in front of us, There You Are! the world will be an amazing place!

Delbert is a top realtor in Louisville, KY, and you can find her at  Kentucky Select Properties   She will help you find your home, and also help you get the most equity when you sell your house. 

Her philanthropic work to continue her sister Carole and niece Meghan is Carole's Kitchen. Blessings in a Backpack helps feed the many hungry students in our schools.  The instagram account is: https://www.instagram.com/caroleskitchen.nonprofit?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==