Do you ever think about the things you wished you’d done in your life but didn’t? In this week’s episode, that’s what I’m pondering…regret. One of the things I’ve come to know over the course of my life is that tomorrow is not promised and things can change on the drop of a dime. As a result, I have embarked on a path of creating a “No Regerts” kind of life. You might think that’s a typo…it’s not. It’s from a Milky Way commercial from back in the day. You can watch it here if you’re interested: No Regerts

My thoughts on regret were prompted by a video that my mom sent out the other day. Watch it here: Video from Mom (Seven Life Lessons) and a book I read some years back by Bronnie Ware (Regrets of the Dying). These nudges were the catalyst for my reflections on my life and how I want to live going forward.

I also share a story I heard from Simon Sinek on The Importance of Taking Breaks .

Hopefully, this conversation will inspire you to create a “No Regerts” life, too!

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After a month off from podcasting I am back on the grid. In this episode I share my thoughts on what I've been doing to tend to my soul in the face of all that's going on in the world.

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With everything going on in life and the world—especially in the wake of the elections here in the U.S.-- emotions are rising and, in a lot of cases,  communication is breaking down or has been cut off completely. 

In this episode I share the steps I took to reclaim my peace after receiving an unexpected (and upsetting) message from someone on the other side of the political aisle the morning of my birthday. 

While I am a big proponent of having difficult conversations, sometimes the conditions for having those conversations just aren’t present. In that case, you’ve got to figure out your own way forward…and that’s exactly what I had to do. 

In this episode I’m sharing what I did to do preserve my peace in an undesirable situation after getting that activating text.

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In this episode I share a resource that was given to me by my therapist to help those struggling in the aftermath of the California wildfires find therapeutic support. The devastation and loss that has resulted from these fires is without question impacting our mental health. Especially in a crisis, it can be difficult and frustrating trying to find professional therapeutic support.

LAReviveLink.com is a list-serve updated almost daily that provides a list of mental health providers, therapists and nurse practitioners who currently are accepting new clients and who may also have slots available on a sliding scale or pro bono basis. Click this link to find out more: LAReviveLink.com

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I have no adequate words to describe the horrific disaster Los Angeles is currently facing. The devastating fires in Los Angeles have impacted thousands of individuals, families and businesses.

Below are links to some of the organizations to which you can donate in support of those affected by the fires:

American Red Cross: Shelter, food, emotional support, and health services for displaced residents.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Distributing meals and resources to wildfire survivors.

World Central Kitchen: Providing fresh meals to displaced families and first responders.

United Way of Greater Los Angeles: Supporting long-term recovery efforts and providing immediate response resources.

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: Mental health and counseling support resource.

California Fire Foundation: supporting firefighters’ families, and anyone else impacted by the fires

Anti-Recidivism Firefighter Fund: supporting incarcerated firefighters battling the Los Angeles wildfires.

Pasadena Senior Center: Providing resources and support for senior citizens affected by the Eaton fire

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Change of plans, folks. I was originally going to share with you about my recent roommate reunion & my first foray into the arena of self-driving cars but…much like my ride in the driver-less car…things took a turn outside my control. In this episode I share a bit about that instead. 

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Happy New Year, all! I hope you’ve had a lovely start to your year. So far are off to a much better start compared to last year. Here’s hoping we continue on that trajectory!

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As the sun sets here in California,

my heart is filled with gratitude and appreciation for another birthday/Christmas season with my sandwich. My dad turned 89, Linny turned 19 and we got to share another Christmas together.

Wishing all my friends celebrating, a very happy first night of Hanukkah. Blessings, love & joy to you all!

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To those who are celebrating, Merry Christmas from my sandwich to yours!

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One of the sayings that sums up the idea that there’s always gonna be stuff going on is, “Life be lifin’!”

In this episode I share about my experience last week that proved to me that’s not always the case.

It’s my hope that this cautionary tale will inspire you to make the extra effort to connect with someone been meaning to.

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