Normal Lies

Episode 38: BONUS
Lose weight. Eat healthier. Workout. 

Have you made a resolution to do any of these this year?

According to a 2019 survey by YouGovAmerica (https://bit.ly/32PhDHo), 48% of the people who made New Year’s resolutions wanted to lose weight, 59% wanted to exercise more and 54 % resolved to eat healthier.

Emily Carpenter joins Linda to discuss her journey to health and the lies about weight loss and body image she’s encountered along the way. 

Emily discusses:

• the importance of being honest with yourself in order to make lasting change 
• what she’s discovered about weight loss, body image
• what she needs to stay on the road to health and well being
• and how she came to trust herself around food

Emily is offering listeners her 21 day Food Reset for free! Simply go to SavvyNomNom.com and use the coupon code FOODLIES. 

Emily Carpenter is a website designer, entrepreneur, natural health blogger, and healthy body/weight loss coach joins She’ll make you feel good about your website AND your body again! She's also a certified aromatherapist, herbalist, homeopath, and Reiki master. Emily loves to teach what she learns and does so through blogging, podcasting, and regular TV appearances.

What came up for you as a result of this conversation?  Let Linda know by going to Normal-Lies.com and leave a review.  

If you have a question or a topic you'd like addressed on an upcoming podcast, go to Normal-Lies.com and click the contact page to send Linda a message. Or, click on the microphone icon at the bottom right of the page to leave a voicemail. 

For information about coaching with Linda or to  set up a coaching consultation go to LiveInspiredLifeCoaching.com. 
 

BONUS: Episode 37. As a thank you to you, Linda has compiled answers to the finale questions from her  last six guests to create this bonus episode, "Wisdom in the Finale, Part 3.”   

Listen to the brilliance of Tamara MacDuff, Laurel Nelson, Rock Castor, Dellenna Harper and Heather & Ben Lee as they share their responses to…

"The most important thing I learned or best piece of advice I received when I was younger is…"

"One lie that I wish I discovered sooner is…"

"The thing that makes you authentically you is…"

"If you had a magic wand that would make everyone in the world believe one thing, it would be…"

She ends the episode with the wisdom and brilliance of recurring guest, Michelle Wescott.

Do you have a  question you’d like Linda to add to her finale? Email it to [email protected].  

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review but, if you haven't had a chance yet (a gentle reminder), simply go to Normal-Lies.com and click on the “Review” tab. 

 Linda reads every review and remember, every month, she chooses one to read on air.  She may choose yours!

If you have a question or a topic you'd like addressed on an upcoming podcast, go to Normal-Lies.com and click the contact page to send Linda a message. Or, click on the microphone icon at the bottom right of the page to leave a voicemail. 

For information about coaching with Linda or to  set up a coaching consultation go to LiveInspiredLifeCoaching.com. 
 

Episode 36. How to Win Friends and Influence People is a book that was written in 1936. It is touted by many as the original self-help book. 

Michelle Wescott joins Linda once again as they discuss the principles of this landmark book and ask the questions, is this style of leadership relevant today?  Or is it more harmful than helpful? 

They also discuss what it’s going to take to make true change happen (you’re probably not going to like their answer). 

Linda shares a review and makes an announcement about the future of this podcast. 

What came up for you as a result of this conversation?  Let Linda know by going to Normal-Lies.com and leave a review.  
 
Linda reads every one and remember that every month, she chooses one review to read on air.  She may choose yours!

If you have a question or a topic you'd like addressed on an upcoming podcast, go to Normal-Lies.com and click the contact page to send Linda a message. Or, click on the microphone icon at the bottom right of the page to leave a voicemail. 

For information about coaching with Linda or to  set up a coaching consultation go to LiveInspiredLifeCoaching.com. 
 

Episode 35. Michelle Wescott is back, offering her perspective as a black woman as Linda offers her perspective as a white woman.  

Michelle shares a story of an incident that led her wife to question whether they should move out of the city to the suburbs. That sparks a conversation about how Michelle views living in the city versus the suburbs. Linda and Michelle then explore why her wife’s (and Linda’s) perspective is different than hers.

Michelle also talks about the impact of feeling like she didn’t belong because she was the only or one of the few people of color in school and in her neighborhood. 

They then take on the topic of personal development specifically in regards to coaching. 

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to the previous episodes in which Michelle’s been featured check out episodes 7, 11, 12,16 and 20. 

What came up for you as a result of this conversation?  Let Linda know by going to Normal-Lies.com and leave a review.  
 
Linda reads every one and every month, she chooses one review to read on air.  Who knows, she may choose yours!

If you have a question or a topic you'd like addressed on an upcoming podcast, go to Normal-Lies.com and click the contact page to send Linda a message. Or, click on the microphone icon at the bottom right of the page to leave a voicemail. 

For information about coaching with Linda or to  set up a coaching consultation go to LiveInspiredLifeCoaching.com.

Be sure to follow Linda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In.  

Episode 34. What do you get when you cross two theater majors with an automotive repair shop? A whole lot of entertaining auto information! 

Linda’s guests, Ben and Heather Lee, are not only married but they are co-owners of Schoen Auto in East Rochester, NY.   Ben and Heather both come from theater backgrounds, which is likely one of the reasons they host their podcast,  Gear Related, a Peak Under the Hood of the Automotive Repair Industry.

During this discussion, Ben and Heather uncover lies surrounding the automotive repair business, give some great tips when it comes to dealing with your auto repair shop, and, the conversation takes some unexpected twists and turns.

While Heather gets to stretch her automotive repair shop marketing and business wings a bit, her main day job is working as a Family Nurse Practitioner.  She is also an author of picture books, plays, short stories, and novels. 

Ben is an ASE certified master technician with over 20 years of experience. Ben has serviced and repaired automotive vehicles from every major manufacturer. In addition to his passion for working on cars, he also has BFA in theater, with an emphasis in acting and playwriting. 

Check out SchoenAuto.com for more information. You can reach Ben at [email protected] and Heather at  [email protected].

What came up for you as a result of this conversation?  Let Linda know by going to Normal-Lies.com and leave a review.  
 
Linda reads every one and every month, she chooses one review to read on air.  Who knows, she may choose yours!

If you have a question or a topic you'd like addressed on an upcoming podcast, go to Normal-Lies.com and click the contact page to send Linda a message. Or, click on the microphone icon at the bottom right of the page to leave a voicemail. 

For information about coaching with Linda or to  set up a coaching consultation go to LiveInspiredLifeCoaching.com.

Be sure to follow Linda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In.  

Episode 33.   Dellenna Harper  is currently a Licensed Master Social Worker whose passion is advocating for and working with formerly incarcerated women who struggle with mental health, substance abuse, and trauma.

This passion was conceived from her own personal issues struggling with addiction, incarceration, and everything else that comes with that lifestyle.

 Dellenna's book,  God’s Teardrop, My journey of healing from addiction and prostitution, is a  no holds-barred account of her struggle.  In this conversation with Linda, you hear her wisdom as someone who fought her way back from the edge of addiction.

You can reach Dellenna at [email protected].

*Details and  the link to register for the book discussion on October 25th, 2021 is below:

God's Teardrop: My Journey of Healing from Addiction and Prostitution Book Discussion

"Join us online as Dellenna Harper, with co-author Jane Sutter Brandt, presents her new book God’s Teardrop: My journey of healing from addiction and prostitution. God’s Teardrop is Dellenna’s story of heaven’s response to a world filled with racism, sexism, bullies, oppression, shame, guilt, and addiction.

Dellenna takes the reader through the darkness of addiction and prostitution, to the challenges of recovery and the incredible resilience of the human spirit. People struggling with addiction, people in recovery, families affected by addiction will all find hope by following Dellenna's transformation.

Dellenna will share how she was assisted in her journey of recovery by the YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County and the Jennifer House, a prison ministry program in Rochester that she eventually led as director."

Registration is required to receive the link for this Zoom Presentation. 
Register at https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/8071381

What came up for you as a result of this conversation?  Let Linda know by going to Normal-Lies.com and leave a review.  

Linda reads every one and every month, she chooses one review to read on air.  Who knows, she may choose yours!

If you have a question or a topic you'd like addressed on an upcoming podcast, go to Normal-Lies.com and click the contact page to send Linda a message. Or, click on the microphone icon at the bottom right of the page to leave a voicemail. 

For information about coaching with Linda or to  set up a coaching consultation go to LiveInspiredLifeCoaching.com.

Be sure to follow Linda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In.  

Episode 32. Do you believe  that you HAVE to go to college in order to be successful?   Linda's guests, Rock Castor and Laurel Nelson,  questioned that belief especially because they both benefited from "gap years" of their own.

Laurel and Rock are the founders and co-facilitators of Lagom Landing, a residential gap-year program in the "Little Finger Lakes" of Western NY.

Lagom Landing  is a life-changing alternative to college, military or immediate employment for 18-23 year olds.  The program offers nine months of self-discovery for a small, diverse cohort of men and women interested in learning the sacred gift of working with their hands and exploring self, community, nature, digital boundaries, and creativity.

Laurel & Rock encourage students to discover their passions and gifts while gaining foundational life skills that will benefit them no matter what direction they pursue as adults.

For more information, go to LagomLanding.com or email, [email protected]. You can find Lagom Landing on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

What came up for you as a result of this conversation?  Let Linda know by going to Normal-Lies.com and leave a review.  

Linda reads every one and every month, she chooses one review to read on air.  Who knows, she may choose yours!

If you have a question or a topic you'd like addressed on an upcoming podcast, go to Normal-Lies.com and click the contact page to send Linda a message. Or, click on the microphone icon at the bottom right of the page to leave a voicemail. 

For information about coaching with Linda or to  set up a coaching consultation go to LiveInspiredLifeCoaching.com.

Be sure to follow Linda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In.  

Episode 31.  "Stand on your mess, not in it," is the message Tamara MacDuff endorses since losing her daughter, Emily, to an overdose 3 years ago.

Tamara shares Emily's story and their family's journey through grief to offer healing and hope to anyone who is struggling from, or touched by, addiction.

Tamara’s courage, vulnerability and radical honesty make for a real, raw and compelling conversation.  Which is what we need to have more of in order to create change and save lives.

Tamara MacDuff is the fearless leader at Now Digital Marketing and also has an Associate’s degree in Mortuary Science and a Master’s in Organizational Management.

Tamara grew up as a funeral home kid so she had to be very quiet during calling hours. She recalls having whisper fights with her brother and that 2-4pm and 7-9pm  were the longest two  hours of her life!

Tamara continues her father's legacy of giving back to the community by working with SCORE, Rochester Professional Consultants Network, her ROC Voices radio show, Coffee Connection and more. 

You can reach Tamara at [email protected] or on Facebook or Linked In.

What came up for you as a result of this conversation?  Let me know by going to Normal-Lies.com and leave a review.  

Linda reads every one and every month, she chooses one review to read on air.  Who knows, she may choose yours!

If you have a question or a topic you'd like addressed on an upcoming podcast, go to Normal-Lies.com and click the contact page to send Linda a message. Or, click on the microphone icon at the bottom right of the page to leave a voicemail. 

For information about coaching with Linda or to  set up a coaching consultation go to LiveInspiredLifeCoaching.com.

Be sure to follow Linda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked In.  

Episode 30.  At the end of each episode, Linda asks her guests to complete 4 sentences:

"The most important thing I learned or best piece of advice I received when I was younger is…"

"One lie that I wish I discovered sooner is…"

"The thing that makes you authentically you is…"

"If you had a magic wand that would make everyone in the world believe one thing, it would be..."

Because of the brilliance and insight revealed in her guests responses, Linda compiled answers from her first 7 guests (plus herself) and created Episode 17, Wisdom in the Finale. 

It was a hit so Linda decided she would do it again. In this episode you hear from Kristi Mitchell, Rev. Dr. Stephanie Sauvé, David Battaglia, Lisa Caprelli, Ashley Fico, Lindsay White, Coach Jim Johnson, Rita Perez and Andrew Biernat.  If you’ve missed any of these guests full episodes, go to Normal-Lies.com  to catch up as this is just a snippet of the insight they offer. 

Linda also shares this month's featured review.  If you'd like to be considered, go to her website, Normal-Lies.com and click on the review tab to leave a review there or find a link to Apple podcast. On the homepage, you will find a brief video tutorial showing how to leave a review.  Who knows, she may choose your review next month!

If you have a question or a topic you'd like addressed on an upcoming podcast, go to Normal-Lies.com and click the contact page to send Linda a message. Or, click on the microphone icon at the bottom right of the page to leave a voicemail. 

You can  set up a coaching consultation by going toLiveInspiredLifeCoaching.com. Be sure to follow Linda on Facebook,Instagram, Twitter and Linked In. 

Episode 29.  Dr. Darren Morton says, "If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you."   Linda is challenged when it comes to talking about certain topics, politics is one.  In this conversation, Linda invites Andrew Biernat to help her meet the challenge and cover the topic of politics. 

What is born of their conversation is a  journey where they let the conversational winds take them from a lesson on the brain to the dangers of “othering" as they come home to the power of listening and empathy. 

As owner of Finger Lakes Business Coaching, Andrew Biernat is an expert in habit building, human behavior, and creating systems that match your lifestyle desires. Your business is an extension of you. If you want your business to get better, you'll need to get better. Andrew is not only here to help, he believes that entrepreneurs and business owners are the lifeblood of the community. He also believes that the Finger Lakes region is the best community on earth and is dedicated to ensuring local businesses thrive.

You can reach Andrew through his website, FLXBusinessCoaching.com or, [email protected]. Check out the latest Build Your Business Better podcast.