Life is a Treasure

In this episode, I've put together the highlights from some of the guests in 2020 as a BONUS episode for the year-end!  I hope it will offer inspiration and encouragement that we are all on this journey of LIFE together.  I also share some words that I wrote especially for YOU as we end 2020 and enter into 2021.

If any of the guests intrigue you and you'd like to listen to the entire episode, you can find them all at https://lifeisatreasure.com under "Listen to the Podcast".  

Season 2 will start in a few weeks, make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get notified when the 1st episode of 2021 is released.  Also, feel free to SHARE any episodes with someone who would benefit from hearing other's similar stories or experiences.  

I hope you enjoy it and I'd love to hear from you.  I TREASURE every one of you!

Happy NEW Year filled with Peace, Love, and Joy,

Michelle Durand
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In this last episode of Season 1 in 2020, I am sharing my real and vulnerable story that led up to my abortion experience, what I went through for a period of years following it, and how I overcame my guilt, shame, anger, and judgment of others.  This is not just for those of us who've been through abortions, it will offer hope and help to any difficult or traumatic experience in life.  I share how the negative impact was transformed into blessings!!

I hope that you'll listen and find inspiration from my story to help you in your life to heal your mind, body, and soul.  My goal is to be the voice of hope and compassion to all of you who may be experiencing negative feelings or emotional distress from something in your life.  You too can transform them into peace and joy through healing those areas.  I'd love to help you on your journey.  You can reach out to me through my website links.

I will be taking a brief break until mid-January and will be back with a special episode for Sanctity of Human Life 2021.  I hope you all have a blessed holiday season and a Happy NEW Year. 

Peace, Love, and Joy,
Michelle Durand
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https://tearstotreasures.com

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Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and grateful.  However, this year in 2020, we have experienced so much change and chaos that it may be challenging to be grateful.

I hope that this episode will inspire and encourage you to realize that there are always reasons to be thankful.  I share some tips and personal struggles and experiences from my own life also.  Plus information on how to enter the drawing for the "Treasure Tote" giveaway which will be on 12/3/20 in the next episode, which will be the last for Season 1. 

I will resume with Season 2 in January 2021 with Sanctity of Human Life.  Now is a great time to catch up and binge listen during the holidays. 
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Happy Thanksgiving!!

Michelle Durand
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This episode is inspired by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo's book "Eat Right 4 Your Type" https://amzn.to/3pCUO62
This book has changed my life and how I eat food to fuel and nourish my body and I believe it can do the same for you.  I share the different blood types and which foods to avoid or minimize and which foods to eat to help you thrive.   Making wise choices regarding the foods we put into our mouths and body helps us to thrive in life, maintain our normal weight, and feel better.  Who doesn't want to feel better?  I know I do.  I've suffered and struggled in the past with severe digestion issues and the information in this book helped me to understand why and how to make changes better suited for me based on my personal blood type: A+.

Dr. D'Adamo also has written a book for each blood type:
Blood Type O:  https://amzn.to/36BVKz6
Blood Type A:  https://amzn.to/2IHiDsZ
Blood Type B:  https://amzn.to/2Kf0ALb
Blood Type AB:  https://amzn.to/2IIT4Yn

You can find the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating that I also shared with you here: 
https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/

I hope that this episode will give you the inspiration to make changes in your diet, information to choose foods best suited for YOU based on YOUR blood type, and ways to implement them to create lasting changes for you to thrive and TREASURE your LIFE because...
LIFE IS meant to be A TREASURE!

Happy Thanksgiving,

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2020 has been filled with fears, worry, doubts, and negative energy with changes from covid and election confusions.  The collective seems to be feeling all of the emotions and energy.
In this episode, I hope to offer you encouraging words, inspiration to live your best life, and ways to increase your FAITH including using the energy of the NEW moon.  The goal for all of us should be to let our FAITH be bigger than our fears.  It's not always easy and takes practice so,  I also will share some tangible tips.

Also, in the spirit of ThanksGIVING, I am giving away a TREASURE TOTE to a pregnant mom filled with newborn necessities and some special gifts for mommy.   I share more information in this episode.  Please share with your pregnant friends and good luck!

Let your FAITH be bigger than your fears,

Michelle Durand
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National Stress Awareness Day is the 1st Wednesday in November which is November 4, 2020, this year.  This is a day dedicated to identify and reduce stress factors in our LIFE.
#stressawarenessday

In this episode, I share about "good" and "bad" stress and how it impacts our mind, body, and soul.  I hope to help you identify stressors in your life and offer ideas on how to eliminate and reduce stress.  I share stories from my own experiences with too much stress and how it affected my body in serious ways!  Then I give you my tips and tools that help me maintain a balance of stress in my daily life.  We all have stress, it's up to us how we choose to react to those stressors.  My goal is to offer you hope if you are feeling overwhelmed and anxious from the stress around us especially right now in the middle of the pandemic.

The books that I recommend are: 
"The Four Agreements"  https://amzn.to/33Bqa4g
"Rising Strong"  https://amzn.to/3d7g3aj

Letting go of what we can't change or control gives us PEACE,
Letting go of things or people that cause us stress allows us to LOVE,
Letting go of unrealistic expectations especially of ourselves creates JOY!

Living HOPE,
Michelle Durand
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Menopause Month is an annual time designated to observe and increase awareness around a topic that is not discussed enough.  #notaboo2020

This episode is dedicated to increasing awareness, provide information, and resources regarding menopause.  I share stories from my own life experiences with perimenopause through post-menopause, including tips and suggestions to help with this midlife transition that all women go through.  The symptoms can affect our lives and relationships drastically.  However, menopause is not a disease nor a life sentence, it does end. 
I hope that this episode will encourage you as you go through your own journey. 

A great website to check out is:  https://www.menopause.org/
A few books that I recommend: 
"The Wisdom of Menopause" https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Menopause-Revised-Creating-Emotional/dp/0553386727
"The Menopause Solution" https://www.amazon.com/Mayo-Clinic-Menopause-Solution-controlling/dp/0848746759/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+menopause+solution&qid=1602018856&s=books&sr=1-2

Sending you all peace, love, and joy in your journey,

Michelle Durand
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in October also known as "The Pink Month" symbolized by the pink ribbon.  This month is dedicated to increasing awareness around Breast Cancer such as education, screening, treatments, resources, and most importantly support.

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer in her lifetime.
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women.  It does affect men also.
Breast Cancer is the 2nd leading cancer causing death in women.
The best protection is EARLY detection.
Great informatiive website:  https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

In this episode, I go into more detail regarding the above facts.  
I offer ideas and information to help you have healthy breasts.  
Remember, schedule your mammogram or routine screening today.

Sending you all,

HOPE for the Fighters
Peace for the Survivors
Prayers for the Taken,

Michelle Durand
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National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is on 10/15/20.  #PAILRD #pregnancyandinfantlossremembranceday

This is a day set aside to remember our babies that have gone to Heaven too soon due to pregnancy loss and infant death.

In this episode, I am sharing my personal experience with pregnancy loss due to abortion and other information regarding pregnancy losses.  I offer inspiration to help you heal and information and ideas to help you honor and celebrate your babies' short lives.  The new moon is a great time for new perspectives, new beginnings, and new chapters in our LIFE.

"There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world"

You can find out more information about Tears to Treasures:  https://tearstotreasures.com

The organization website that I mentioned is "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" #nilmdts
https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/

Peace, Love, and Joy,

Michelle Durand
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Mental Health Awareness Week is October 4-10, 2020. 

This is a time to raise awareness regarding mental health issues and illnesses. 
We can help stop the stigma and shame that cause silence by speaking out and sharing our stories and struggles with mental health conditions. 

In this episode, I share statistics, stories, and suggestions to offer hope, help, and healthy coping skills during mental health struggles.

The resources that are mentioned are the book "The Body Keeps the Score":  https://amzn.to/3nsKjRX
National Alliance on Mental Illness:  1-800-950-6264
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  1-800-273-8255
or call 911 if you are in need of immediate help.

Remember:  You are NOT alone even if you FEEL alone!

Reach out for help, people do care!

Peace, Love, and Joy,

Michelle Durand
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