Living in the Gray

We all carry a wounded inner child. When we leave those hurts unhealed, they can shape the way we respond to ourselves and others. In this episode, I share a simple practice for offering comfort, compassion, and care to the child within. I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me.

My book, Living in the Gray gathers 10 years of writing about living inside life’s paradoxes — the both/and moments that shape who we become. It’s a deeper look at the questions behind these conversations.

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Ever wonder how to show up for someone who’s grieving or walking through a hard season? This episode is for you. I’m sharing simple, meaningful ways to support the people you love when you feel that tug to do something but aren’t sure what actually helps.

My book, Living in the Gray gathers 10 years of writing about living inside life’s paradoxes — the both/and moments that shape who we become. It’s a deeper look at the questions behind these conversations.

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In this episode I get a little bit vulnerable as I share why I show up the way I show up in a world that feels broken and disconnected. And why I wasn't always this way.

My book, Living in the Gray gathers 10 years of writing about living inside life’s paradoxes — the both/and moments that shape who we become. It’s a deeper look at the questions behind these conversations.

Visit my website or Amazon to explore the book, and join me on social media:

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My Book! Living in the Gray – A Memoir About Navigating Life’s Paradoxes

I sit down with my older sister, Wendy, to talk about aging gracefully in this crazy, chaotic, and often perfection-focused world. In this episode, we talk about hacks for being active and healthy as we enter the second half of our lives (and some of the fads we used back in the 90's!)

My book, Living in the Gray gathers 10 years of writing about living inside life’s paradoxes — the both/and moments that shape who we become. It’s a deeper look at the questions behind these conversations.

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Insight Timer

Wendy's YouTube Video Recommendations

Free self care? Yes, please! In this episode, April lists all of the (free!) tools and tricks she uses to reset her nervous system from this noisy, stressful world. You don't want to miss this one!

My book, Living in the Gray gathers ten years of writing about living inside life’s paradoxes — the both/and moments that shape who we become. It’s a deeper look at the questions behind these conversations.

Visit my website or Amazon to explore the book, and join me on social media:

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My Book! Living in the Gray – A Memoir About Navigating Life’s Paradoxes

Insight Timer

If you are a tiny bit risk adverse like I am, this episode is for you. I rode a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge and was scared the entire time. And I did it anyway.

My book, Living in the Gray gathers ten years of writing about living inside life’s paradoxes — the both/and moments that shape who we become. It’s a deeper look at the questions behind these conversations.

Visit my website or Amazon to explore the book, and join me on social media:

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My Book! Living in the Gray – A Memoir About Navigating Life’s Paradoxes

If you've ever experienced loss, this episode is for you. I talk about how being brave enough to love opens you up to the pain of loss and why I would do it again every single time. Grab some tissues!

If you heard yourself in today’s episode, you’re not alone.

My book, Living in the Gray gathers ten years of writing about living inside life’s paradoxes — the both/and moments that shape who we become. It’s a deeper look at the questions behind these conversations.

Visit my website or Amazon to explore the book, and join me on social media:

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My Book! Living in the Gray – A Memoir About Navigating Life’s Paradoxes

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Meditation for difficult emotions and moments

We have a special guest for this episode who is literally sharing a mic with me as we explore the last two decades of our marriage! Luke and I talk about this season of our lives, why marriage is work and a couple of tricks we use to keep the conversations fresh.

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How do you See the World card game

Couple Reconnect card game

If you heard yourself in today’s episode, you’re not alone.

My book, Living in the Gray gathers ten years of writing about living inside life’s paradoxes — the both/and moments that shape who we become. It’s a deeper look at the questions behind these conversations.

Visit my website or Amazon to explore the book, and join me on social media:

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I'm back! Welcome to the First Episode of Season 2! We are talking about choosing love in difficult moments, why I want to live more like my 12-year-old niece and the wisdom of daily meditation.

If you heard yourself in today’s episode, you’re not alone.

My book, Living in the Gray gathers ten years of writing about living inside life’s paradoxes — the both/and moments that shape who we become. It’s a deeper look at the questions behind these conversations.

Visit my website or Amazon to explore the book, and join me on social media:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn:
• Facebook
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Links from this episode:

My Book! Living in the Gray – A Memoir About Navigating Life’s Paradoxes

Insight Timer (It’s free!)

Last episode of Season 1 and I explore why I find so much peace leaning into God's plan. I discuss the power of rejection, my own worthiness and why life doesn't happen to us but for us.

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My Book! Living in the Gray – A Memoir About Navigating Life’s Paradoxes

God's Plan (visual)

If you heard yourself in today’s episode, you’re not alone.

My book, Living in the Gray gathers ten years of writing about living inside life’s paradoxes — the both/and moments that shape who we become. It’s a deeper look at the questions behind these conversations.

Visit my website or Amazon to explore the book, and join me on social media:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn:
• Facebook
• Substack