In this incredibly compelling episode, long time friend Jim Valeri talks to Tami and Tony about the love of a lifetime and his journey through the pain and grief of losing his wife to an unimaginable disease.  They discuss symptoms, potential precursors and what NOT to do when trying to help a grieving friend.  With Alzheimer’s disease rates rising, this show is so valuable in really expanding the conversation about those left behind in the process of the decline. Related links: http://bigjiminy.blogspot.com http://www.alz.org/facts/ Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com    

Courtney Foster-Donahue shares the story of how she went from professional actor to successful four time entrepreneur in just under two years, including the challenges and difficulties that led her down that very different road. Related Links: http://organiccrumbs.com/fleekweek Courtneyfosterdonahue.com Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

Join Tami as she talks to Kristin Mitchell, a sweet and funny mom who is fighting an as yet undiagnosed degenerative muscular disease.  Learn what it can look like fighting insurance, finding doctors, living life with constant pain and an uncertain future, but all with a healthy outlook. Related links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emery–Dreifuss_muscular_dystrophy https://www.jain-foundation.org https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1323/ Support Kristin’s Next Walk!   Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”. Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

Join Tami for another Chu On This Episode where she discusses how we make associations, how that changes our perceptions and what that means for our daily practices. Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”. Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

In this interview, Tami talks to Erin Davy, real food chef and former corporate worker bee who fought for the proverbial freedom and won her day.   Together, they discuss priorities, finding balance, life in the corporate world, and being able and willing to fight the status quo to find your happiness. Relevant links: Questions to make you fall in love GAPS diet Real Food Driving Miss Norma FB Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

With Valentine’s Day coming up, Tami decided this was a perfect opportunity to talk about slavery.  Yes, you read that right.  Specifically, she discusses how slavery and chocolate are linked.  Tune in before you buy that holiday chocolate to see what you can do to support the fight against slavery! Related Links: Cocoa Farmers taste Chocolate for the first time Slavery and Chocolate Not For Sale Organization to Fight Slavery Recommended list of Chocolate Companies– The apps are also at this link Fair Trade Clothing Fair trade Organization A Fair Trade Town    

Join Tami for another “Fireside Chat” with Tony Chu where they talk civil unrest, the psychology of choices, the desire to be right, how mistakes can make art, and filters on what we take in and what we send out.  Yes, they touch on politics, but they also offer tips for dealing with the current political situation in a healthy way, no matter what side of the aisle you support. Related info and links: Rules = Institutional Guidelines  Rules + Mistakes = Life Life + Learning = Wisdom Mistakes That End Up Working In Unique Ways = Cool Finding More Ways To Be Cool in Life = Style Style + Wisdom + Practice = Art Art + Discipline = Mastery -Tony Chu Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com Photo by jkomusin

It turns out some relationships are more difficult than others.  The one with our own bodies seems to be the most challenging of all.  Join Tami as she takes on body image and listening to your body from the perspective of science and relationship. Related Links: Beauty Sickness, a TEDX talk http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/02/health/mental-health/beauty-brain-research/ Body Image and shame, another TED Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com

Join Tami as she talks about a topic that effects us all: sleep!  How much do you need?  How much do you get?  What happens when we are sleep deprived? How can we get more?  What are some tools that we can use to increase our sleep and sleep quality?  All these questions and more are answered! *This post contains affiliate links.  Thank you for supporting my podcast! Related links: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Understanding-Sleep https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-2005-867080 Affiliate links: book on Sleeping Smarter.  http://amzn.to/2jms95X Blue Light Blocker Glasses: http://amzn.to/2jOc8Tc Inexpensive Light Alarm Clock: http://amzn.to/2iwgXiX More expensive Light Alarm:  http://amzn.to/2iBpcgS Credits: Music by Steve Wilkinson Post Production work and MC: Tony Chu Tami will often end the show with a “blessing”.  Many of these are excerpts from To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. For more information about Tami: tamichu.com