If I know you – and if you're a longtime listener – I bet you saw the words "not play" and immediately said "D'oh! Where Karen is concerned, play is always a thing!" But not today. No, today's value eats play for breakfast. Thank you so much for listening! I am glad you're here <3 Karen PS I have an invitation for you: if you haven't already, get to know me a little better by signing up for my weekly newsletter. It's free, and I promise to hold your email address – and thus your heart – safely, in both my hands… Go to https://weturnedoutokay.com/weekly to sign up : ) This episode's home-on-the-web: https://weturnedoutokay.com/369 The link to the third episode in this series (this is the fourth)… https://weturnedoutokay.com/368  Click here for the Mindfulness Coach app by the American Veterans Administration. It's AMAZING. Listen to We Turned Out Okay in your favorite podcatcher! Here are a few choice spots: Apple Podcasts... http://bit.ly/WTOOApple Spotify... http://bit.ly/WTOOSpotify Stitcher Podcasts... Http://bit.ly/WTOOStitcher

369: Not Play…

Supporting the inner lives of us grown-ups…
I help people "knock the bricks off their wings and truly fly," as one client beautifully put it...

I'm Kay, an artist, author, and coach. I live in Massachusetts, USA, with my husband, sons, and our 12-1/2-year-old pet chicken. Connect with me at kaylockkolp.com.

PS This show used to be called We Turned Out Okay… You're in the right place! The first 375-ish episodes were created with that name. Much has changed around here, but much has stayed the same. I'm glad you are here!

Education

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Important note: I'm fine and the podcast is not ending! This episode's title was said - unironically, because that's who she is - by a beloved colleague of mine in her last-ever posting in social media. During today's episode you'll find out more about her. Also, friend-of-the-podcast Janine Halloran has invited me to be the guest expert in her wonderful Community Hub! Janine writes: "Kay's second book, Waking Up, is about her identity shift from a helicopter parent (living for everybody else) to becoming her whole, strong, unapologetic and true self. "We'll discuss our well-being and how much more supportive we are for others when we are in a place well-being ourselves. This is not easy to accomplish… We'll talk about what that could look like in our complex modern lives. "There will be time for Q&A; at the end – join us live so you can ask Kay your questions!" Here is the registration link for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/876647284627?aff=oddtdtcreator Thank you for listening! Lots of love and gratitude to you from me :) Kay Find me at https://kaylockkolp.com And Instagram @weturnedoutokay  PS Today I ask a question "What is the last thing you'd like to share out with the world?" I'd love to hear – drop me a line kaylockkolp.com/contact

415: It was fun while it lasted

Hi friends! You are in for treat with my guest today! Monique Giroux is on a joyful and fascinating journey, traveling the globe and being open to the experiences and connections that come her way. Plus she's been on a writing journey! Monique's book is due out in June and you get to hear all about it and the extremely cool way that it came into being during our chat today. You can find Monique at her everything button: https://linktr.ee/flourishment  And you can find me at https://kaylockkolp.com..  Wishing you well until next time! Love, Kay

414: Being a lighthouse with Forest Therapy Coach and Author Monique Giroux

In my inner toolkit there are several ways to get back into alignment with myself and restore inner peace... THIS one takes first prize in importance. Thank you for listening! Lots of love and gratitude to you from me :) Kay Find me at https://kaylockkolp.com And Instagram @weturnedoutokay

413: The most important tool in my inner toolkit

Hi friends! I am SO excited to share this conversation with teacher, coach, and entrepreneur Gary Marcus Judge. Gary and I met when he invited me onto his show, BeWell - here's the link https://youtu.be/FmgIuUrsaEs?si=hwBOQsYrCUogm-Qi -  to talk about "decision making from the heart."  That, I think, is where Gary's strength lies - in being along on the journey with others, inviting collaboration and sharing from his heart. I hope you enjoy my conversation with this genuine, warm, and helpful human being.  Here's the link to the video in YouTube.. https://youtu.be/BqrtRLbbxhs  You can find Gary at https://garymarcusjudge.com/en/  And you can find me at https://kaylockkolp.com..  Wishing you well until next time! Love, Kay

412: Enjoying the Adventure with Gary Marcus Judge

TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide is a big theme in this episode and if that's not your jam, feel free to skip this one.. Lots of love to you and we'll see you next time! It's February 1st 2024 - the first anniversary of the day I gave serious thought to ending my life. Here's what happened. If you're in a tough place, I hope this episode is helpful for you.. and please share it if you think it'll resonate for someone in your own life. Lots of love and gratitude to you from me :) Kay Find me at https://kaylockkolp.com And Instagram @weturnedoutokay

369: Not Play…

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