Let's Get Intentional

Let's Get Intentional

By Leslie Gloor DuncanHealth & Fitness
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Let's Get Intentional episodes

  • Learning and Unlearning: Language Matters with Kate Barnes
    Do you have questions about using inclusive language? Are you curious about pronouns and why they matter? Today I'm joined by Kate Barnes, a dear friend, who openly shares their journey. Kate also provides some helpful resources. All of them are linked in the show notes. Let's learn and unlearn together! Let's get intentional about our language!
    Resources mentioned in the episode:
    Differentiating between gender vs. sex vs. sexual orientation (Rainbow Health Ontario: https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/news-publications/glossary/)
    Practice exercises and worksheet (UNC): https://showyourlovetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Pronoun-Practice.pdf  
    Unsure of conjugation for pronouns www.practicewithpronouns.com
    "Imagine a Pair of Boots" from Ivan Coyote's "The Slow Fix" Collection of Short Stories (available via London Public Library). There's an excerpt of their short story "By Any Other Name" linked here (choose "Read Excerpt (PDF)" button) that captures an example of someone who transfers their pain instead of transforming it. 
    Resources not mentioned but equally helpful:
    Listen to people with lived experience. This includes people in your community who share similar contexts *and* includes more well-known folks beyond those contexts. Examples I follow include Alok Vaid-Menon (advocacy and stand-up comedy; website: https://www.alokvmenon.com, Insta: alokvmenon), Bob The Drag Queen (Drag Queen from Ru Pauls' drag race; Insta: bobthedragqueen, podcast: siblingrivalry), Mercury Stardust (advocate for making DIY in the home accessible, especially for women; website: https://mercurystardust.com, Insta: mercurystardusttopz, new book called "Safe and Sound"), Jeffrey Marsh (advocate and ....; Insta: thejeffreymarsh), Clara Olshansky (comic and writer; Insta: claraolshansky), and Sam Smith (Insta: samsmith; singer and songwriter). Or find your own folks to learn from, there are non-binary folks in many niches! 
    NPR: A Guide to Gender Identity Terms: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/02/996319297/gender-identity-pronouns-expression-guide-lgbtq (terms about gender/sex, the manners around asking/using pronouns, what different combos of pronouns can mean, and how to navigate when someone’s name is different than what’s on their ID).
    London Public Library has "Tomboy Survival Guide" by Ivan Coyote - great explanation of what it's like for tomboys to grow and learn in cis-gender environments. 
    Connect with Kate: https://instagram.com/thegooddoctor1991
    Reach out and connect with me:
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    ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/just_lgd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    ⁠https://forms.gle/6asbD73RrWEXwKoF6⁠
    54 min
  • Create Happiness in your life

    Do you ever say, I'll be happy when...

    Rather than waiting for happiness/ joy to arrive, what if you were in charge of curating it and bringing it into your daily practice?
    My husband turned to me one day about 10 years ago and said "I feel like I sucked the joy out of you." In that moment, I realized I had lost my way. It took me time but I'm happy to report joy and happiness can be created. Happiness isn't something we wait for. Happiness is finding joy in the small things. It's about gratitude. It's also about focusing on your daily habits and carving out space and time for YOU. This awareness has brought joy back into my life. I'm purposeful now about bringing joy into my life regularly. Are you intentional about doing this for yourself?

    Reach out and connect:

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    ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/just_lgd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    21 min
  • Learn to transform your pain so you don't transfer it
    Something I have been thinking a lot about in my healing journey is the idea of learning to transform my pain rather than transferring it to others. In this episode I explore some steps that have helped me process and transform my pain. This is a work in progress folks but the first step is creating awareness of the pain. Naming it and then finding ways to transform it. If you're here to learn, grow and transform, this episode is for you!
    Reach out and connect:
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    ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/just_lgd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    ⁠https://forms.gle/6asbD73RrWEXwKoF6⁠
    15 min
  • Bouncing back from setbacks and injury with Connie Watkins Rideout
    In this episode, I'm joined by a Connie. Connie and I met almost 2 years ago and she has been one of the greatest gifts I've received from my health journey. I never expected meeting and making friends as part of this journey!
    I invited Connie on the podcast to share a bit about her personal journey, especially as it relates to bouncing back from injury, healing yourself by listening to your body and not being afraid to try something new even if you've tried it before and created a story about it not being for you.
    We all experience setbacks. It's how we bounce back from them that matters. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
    I'd love to hear from you. Reach out and connect:
    ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/LGDintentionallyme⁠⁠
    ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/just_lgd/⁠⁠
    ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/6asbD73RrWEXwKoF6⁠⁠
    Connect with Connie:
    https://www.instagram.com/gypseaconnie
    37 min
  • Reflections on the idea of Coming Home to Yourself

    I can't be the only person who listens to something and then immediately sends it to as many people as possible. This week, I heard an episode of the Mel Robbin's Podcast that I deeply connected with. The universe KNOWS what we need and this episode popped up on my phone when I was driving to work and it was full of messages I needed to hear. I want to share some of my reflections with you. Want to hear the episode I'm referring to? Here's the link to Mel Robbin's episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NEHDTQ42VDxFzHL2MLXYB?si=95b44a6bd3d24f59


    Reach out and connect:

    ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/just_lgd/⁠⁠⁠⁠

    https://forms.gle/6asbD73RrWEXwKoF6


    13 min
  • 21 Day Blue Zone 💙 Challenge

    Learn more about the 21 Day Blue Zone Challenge! Myself and some friends are going to be doing this 21 day Challenge in November. I watched the Documentary Mini Series on Netflix called "Live to 100" on the weekend to gather inspiration. It's amazing to know that we can learn from the Blue Zones and adjust how we live to increase our vitality as we age. Reach out and join us!



    Reach out and connect:

    ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/just_lgd/⁠⁠
    ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/6asbD73RrWEXwKoF6⁠⁠
    17 min
  • Releasing Fear and accepting Healing with Bill Kelly

    In this episode I'm joined by Bill Kelly from Bill Kelly Spirit Messages. Bill entered my life about 2.5 years ago (maybe 3.5) but who's counting. Meeting Bill has had a big impact on my life. He shares a little about his past and what brought him to his calling. He shares that we all have a choice to accept healing. Bill shares that when we accept healing, we become open to changing how we think about ourselves. Most of what keeps us stuck is our mindset and the stories we tell ourselves that keep us afraid of growing, changing and shining our innate light. Bill says we all have the capability to do what he does. Would you agree? Listen with an open mind and open heart and let me know what you think!


    Reach out and connect:

    ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/just_lgd/⁠⁠
    ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/6asbD73RrWEXwKoF6⁠⁠


    Get in touch with Bill:

    Website: https://billkellyspiritmessages.com/

    Phone: 226-222-4948

    34 min
  • Sometimes we need to grind it out, Sometimes it happens easier. No matter what, show up!

    Do you struggle with the all or nothing thinking? What do you say to yourself when you fall off track? Ditch perfectionist thinking. This episode talks about what I find helpful and how I stay on track. Listen with love in your heart and an open mind. ♥️


    I'd love to hear from you. Reach out and connect:

    ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/LGDintentionallyme⁠⁠
    ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/just_lgd/⁠⁠
    ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/6asbD73RrWEXwKoF6⁠⁠
    33 min
  • Reflections on World Mental Health Day 💗

    We all have mental health. Our mental health falls on a continuum. Here I share a bit about my struggles with my mental health set backs and how seeking help got me through the tough times. Having a plan and knowing who you would reach out to if you ever need support is a great first step. Get to know supports in your community. Having a help seeking attitude can make all the difference. I'm happy to report I am in a much better place now mentally, physically and emotionally. It's a journey and it takes daily practice!

    Drop the shame. Drop the judgement. Show yourself and others radical compassion.



    Here are some ways to connect with me!

    Ways to connect with me:

    ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/LGDintentionallyme⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/just_lgd/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/6asbD73RrWEXwKoF6⁠⁠


    20 min
  • How being Intentional helps you be active and ageless for life with special guest Kelly Howard

    Today I welcomed my first guest on the Podcast! Kelly Howard has over 25 years of experience coaching women. She helps them prioritize their fitness so they can feel great and have more fun in their 2nd act of life and beyond. Kelly is the Author of Fit, Active and Ageless for Life, just released this summer.


    We chat about how being intentional leads to more freedom. She shares her insights into why it's essential to build in "play" time, wild card days and finding things that intrigue you. As women, we often focus too much on all of our responsibilities but to what end? Does it ever end? No! It's time to stop feeling guilty about scheduling in time for play.  


    Please reach out and let me know what you think of the Podcast.

    Here are some ways to connect with me!

    Ways to connect with me:

    ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/LGDintentionallyme⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/just_lgd/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/6asbD73RrWEXwKoF6⁠⁠


    To learn more about Kelly, please find her here:

    Web: https://fitisfreedom.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FITisFREEDOMNow/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_is_freedom/

    Free copy of Kelly's eBook: https://fitisfreedom.thrivecart.com/ebook/ 



    38 min

About Let's Get Intentional

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Let's Get Intentional is about getting unstuck and finding how to reengage with your life, with your family, with your friends and your career. I am on my own journey and for the past 11 months, I've…