Talking Joy Podcast

Cathie shares her story of finding hope with Nikki Elliott's Grief Guidance and Coaching services. Her oldest son Chris passed in June of 2019 and Cathie is still very connected with him. She shares her personal journey of working with Nikki that taught her the many tools to shift her perspective on death, separation, and the afterlife. Cathie is still working with Nikki and is very grateful to continue on this journey with her companionship. Take a listen to this inspiring story about love, hope and connection. Perhaps it will offer a new perspective on grieving loved ones and we might discover that they are still a part of our lives. To learn more or to listen to the Talking Joy Podcast with Nikki Elliott go to https://www.talkingjoy.org

Conversations with Pam Rotelle Robertson

When someone we love dies, Grief Coach Nikki Elliot says we don't lose them, they are still very much a part of our lives. Nikki shares the story of what she calls her shattering when her son Lief passed suddenly in 2016. After suffering with grief for months, she finally started to heal. She says that Leif guided her through her healing journey and that her relationship with him is now one of fullness that is no longer restricted by the physical plane. She continues to pass this healing to parents across the world as she lights a way to hope out of the darkest hell on earth. To learn more about Nikki or to listen to her client Cathie Westdyk's story please visit https://www.talkingjoy.org Conversations with Pam Rotelle Robertson

Steve was placed in foster care when he was only six months old. He remembers a woman there who cared for and loved him deeply. He can't recall her name, but that doesn't matter, what matters is the way she made him feel and what she taught him about life, love and gentleness at such a tender age. Many adults who were hurt as children exhibit a profound inner strength and wisdom, Steve is no exception. He has a quiet way of knowing, a way of seeing the beauty in his midst and he loves to share that with others in his stories. Take a listen to this inspirational conversation. https://www.talkingjoy.org

Meet spiritual director Marcella Kraybill-Greggo! She is a teacher, spiritual director, and dynamic participant in the Wisdom School community as illuminated by Cynthia Bourgeault. Pam and Marcella talk about all things Wisdom! The wisdom way of knowing model emphasizes a wholistic approach utilizing ‘three centers,’ sometimes referred to as ‘three-brained intelligence’; The moving center, the emotional center and the the intellectual/cognitive center. Take a listen to this dynamic conversation! https://www.talkingjoy.org

Together with Customer Experience Leader, Stacy Sherman, Pam Robertson talks about juggling work and kids from home during the pandemic. In addition, two young moms, Kelly Haire and Lindsey Garibaldi join the conversation and share some of the challenges they face and what they have discovered about themselves during the pandemic—they are stronger than they thought and have tapped into some inner resources that offered much needed resilience for these uncertain times.

Eight months into the pandemic, managing life has been emotionally taxing and are experiencing the second wave of Covid. With new cases in the elementary schools, we are worried about the election and the uncertainty of the coming winter months and remote learning. We are talking about managing our fears, missing our extended families more than ever-- especially around the holidays.

Even though every day feels the same and we find ourselves bored—listen in to hear how the Talking Joy moms are finding pleasure in the small things and keeping a positive spin on things.

On my new Talking Joy one-on-one conversations with inspirational thought leaders, I believe Rabbi Lauren Berkun is a wonderful addition! I loved the spiritual message of hope that she delivered at the Democratic National Convention on 8/20/20. Lauren is Vice President of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, where she directs Rabbinic Initiatives and is a member of the senior executive team. She also oversees staff education, training and curriculum development for Hartman’s iEngage project. https://www.talkingjoy.org

Steve Garnaas-Holmes is a poet, songwriter and retired pastor of St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Acton, MA. He writes daily reflections at unfoldinglight.net. From 1973 to 2012 he wrote and performed with the Montana Logging and Ballet Company, a quartet that performed music and comedy around the country and occasionally on NPR’s Weekend Edition.

Pam is Talking Joy with Lori Dalvi, Shamanic Practitioner. Ever wonder what a shamanic practitioner is? Together, they will unpack it's meaning, learn about Lori's journey toward wholeness and how she now helps others grow and clear a lot of unwanted junk/clogs from their lives.

Pam talks with Charlotte Donlon, author of The Great Belonging--How Loneliness leads us to each other. What if loneliness is a necessary part of the human condition? What if it is the current that leads us deeper into belonging--to ourselves, to each other, and to God? During our talk Charlotte helps us reframe loneliness and offers a language for the quiet within.