This week I get to talk with my friend Mandy! She, too, is a fellow nurse & was diagnosed a year ago with MS which has been an absolute adjustment of her world. We talked about her diagnosis, learning how to take care of herself & kids while navigating a new reality. Also, this week I started the 14 days of Magic & started my park adventures. Thank you for your support!!

This week I talk with indie author, journal maker & all around AMAZINGLY COOL human @kittynpawell about her business, her book & how one becomes self published. Give us a listen and ENJOY!!!

This week Barry McClain Jr Returns to the pod to talk about his recent work, recent accolades, our kids, his message of hope & love included in all his work! His refusal to jump on the identity politics bandwagon. One of the most energetic & entertaining people I know! Enjoy!!

This week ends the mental health month chapters. This week I talk with my friend John. We talk about the healing power of community, spirituality, his retired work of churching the unchurched. TW: This week we discuss trauma caused by the church, death including a Child’s and miscarriage.

This week I continue Mental Health Awareness month with my brother, Ron! We talk about how fitness & food may just be the medicine your body & brain needs to have the best mental health possible.

This week I continue May’s mental health awareness focus with lifelong friend & an Oklahoma professional artist Mary James Ketch! Appreciating the beauty & joy around you in your everyday life helps us all to create more meaningful lives. Expressing or enjoying the creation of art in any form can help guide us on that path of discovery. I hope you enjoy the chapter!

This week I kick of Mental Health Month (May) talking to a Psychiatric Physician Assistant & long time framily, Julye! We discuss a new Oklahoma State Mandated Database that may make your personal protected health care information less protected & secure. We also discuss how the targeted laws against the Trans community has impacted their mental health. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do!

This week Audra’s guest is a returning friend Rachael Greif! We discuss the feedback from last weeks “End of Era”, Audra reads an apology from Tonja from last week’s discussion & anti-racism work & we discuss some news about MASSIVE sign on bonuses in California & travel nursing!

This week is Tonja’s last chapter for a while. We discuss life, weather, racism in Oklahoma & Jordan joins us for a moment. Give us a listen & wish Tonja well on her ventures & need to rest a bit!!

This week we continue to talk about our weeks & how things in this he self care realm are going. Thank you ALWAYS FOR listening & sharing the show with family & friends.