Living in the Sandwich Zone

To say I've really been struggling in the aftermath of the election is a ginormous understatement. I've had to really hunker down and isolate in an effort to settle my system.

Thankfully, I've got some amazing people in my life to help me talk though it. Today, you get to hear from one of them—Dea Tennancour. 

Dea is an amazing human! She and I serendipitously met in Dallas during my career exploration adventure in 2023. In a sea of about 1400 people, we met and instantaneously clicked. It was "friend at first sight". Little did I know that shortly after our chance encounter we’d find out we had an unbelievably extraordinary connection in common. 

Dea Tennancour, BSN, RN, MA is a fierce advocate for wellbeing, for learning to cultivate self-care and love as a mighty Life path to travel, especially in the times we find ourselves living in. With her extensive nursing background in community practice and end of life care, she has also practiced and studied Five Element Chinese medicine for many years. She is the founder of a new health and wellness coaching venture called Cause Wellbeing where she specializes in collaborating with and coaching folks from all walks of life, particularly those who are caregivers, those undergoing life transitions, and those simply wanting to improve their wellbeing at any stage or condition of life.

Dea's website is currently under construction but will be coming soon. In the meantime, you can reach her via email at: [email protected]

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I've spent the past week sitting with a slew of intensely undesirable feelings. I have been more than tempted to rail against that which I have no power to change and those who chose it. Somehow, I managed to resist that temptation and eventually captured a few thoughts that are suitable to air. That's what you get this week.

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As a matter of self-preservation I am going off the grid and immersing myself in solitude for the next little bit. In this episode I share with you how I'll be taking care of myself on Election Day and beyond. I hope you will do whatever it is you need to do to take care of yourself, too.

Please VOTE.

Please take gentle care of yourself.

Feel your feelings.

And please...do whatever tiny thing you can to bring a little joy to the world today.

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Last week I nearly lost myself in the doom and dread of the upcoming election. Thankfully, something somewhere flipped a switch in me giving me the strength to resist curling up in the fetal position and pick a better path. This week I tell you all about it.

Please, please, please do your part, make your voice heard...VOTE!!!

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After taking a bit of a break last week I'm back and contemplating some of life's big questions. In this episode I talk more about my joyful journey in Happiness School and why we need to question the questions we've been asking ourselves. I also share with you three of the questions that are guiding me right now on my transformational journey in life.

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Though it goes against my perfectionistic grain, I'm just not feeling the podcast inspo this week and am taking a little pause. Catch ya next week!

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In today's episode I'm sharing a little bit about what I learned this week in Happiness School. It's all about stress and the mindset we have about it.

Here's the link to the Kelly McGonigal TED Talk How To Make Stress Your Friend I refer to in this episode. Talk a listen and see if it changes your mind about stress.

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This week I share about my most recent personal growth workshop, how I ended up there and the ways it validated many of the decisions I've made over the last year.

Many of those decisions were painful ones. Yet for me the pain of idling in discontent was far worse than taking the painful step of daring to do something different.

In this week's episode I reflect on making the tough decision to leave my career and the synchronicities that preceded that decision.

Click here to listen to the episode where I tell my Dallas story that I refer to in this episode.

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It's not always easy to know what to do or say to support someone who's struggling with their mental health. In today's podcast you will meet Lauren Cikara, Vice President of School Mental Health for Active Minds.

Active Minds is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing resources for mental health support, with an emphasis on mobilizing youth and young adults. With a mission to reduce stigma and encourage open conversations, Active Minds is a pivotal force in fostering a supportive mental health community. 

Click the links below to learn more about Active Minds:

Website:  www.activeminds.org

Learn how to help a friend: asktohelp.com 

Newsletter Sign Up: activeminds.org/newsletter-sign-up/ 

Read their blog: activeminds.org/blog/ 

Facebook: facebook.com/activemindsinc 

Instagram: instagram.com/active_minds/ 

TikTok: tiktok.com/@active_minds 

Twitter: / active_minds 

Linkedin: / active-minds-inc  

The mission of Active Minds goes to the heart of this podcast and why I talk about mental health and suicide prevention. Programs like the ones offered by Active Minds can provide life-saving support to kids suffering from mental health challenges.  To add your support to this important mission please consider donating to Active Minds. Your gift today empowers young adults to change the conversation about mental health in their communities-- providing hope and saving lives. 

Donate Now!

As we close out National Suicide Prevention Awareness month this is a small step you can take to make big difference in the lives of our kids! 

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It's been a wow-filled week in my Sandwich Zone! In this episode I'll fill you in on my awe-inspiring adventure to Lewis Howes' Summit of Greatness event I attended last weekend.

Sadly, my friend who I'd planned to go with was unable to attend at the last minute. But despite this bummer I ventured out by myself and tons of magic rained down on me and literally lead me straight to a front row seat to soak up the wisdom of the likes of Esther Perel, David Goggins and the amazing Dr. Joe Dispenza.

If you're interested in learning more about the research and work of Dr. Joe and want to explore more about the brain-body connection you can check out a free screening of his new documentary Source: It's Within You from September 27th-29th. Here's the link to register: https://sourcethefilm.org/

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