The Edit with Holly Totten Writing, Editing, Publishing

What would happen if you found out that your home was causing significant illness and heartbreaks? Linda Lenore discovered that this was happening in her world and because our homes are a place where we spent a good chunk of our time, she embarked on a mission to find answers and how to heal from the home environment. Linda has a fascinating story and has achieved in her life. Listen as Holly and Linda discuss:

• Walking into a room as the minority and discovering the surprise that awaits.
• Travelling the world and studying outside the parameters of the traditional way.
• How our environments can impact so many different aspects of our lives.
• Being open to learning and exploring outside our safe zone, especially outside our culture.

Because Linda had so much to share this interview is actually split into two episodes! Tune in next week as we extend on Linda's experience and find out more. To connect with Linda please visit her website http://lindalenore.com/. As always you can connect with Holly further at [email protected] and thank you for listening.

Stephanie Corder has seen her fair share of ups and downs throughout her life, although you wouldn't think so based on this conversation. Stephanie has a truly remarkable and inspirational story of finding freedom even when others think it's impossible. Listen to this uplifting and fun conversation as Holly and Stephanie discuss:

• Invisible conditions and the effect they have on ourselves and others.
• Going to a party, even when you feel like it could be the hardest thing you do in your week, month or year.
• Standing beside the people we love, even if you only have a little bit of them for while (which is better than nothing within this story).
• Stepping into our power vs taking your power back and the important distinction we need to make.

Stephanie now inspires Momprenuers to start, run and crush their business goals building a profitable business using Social Media. To find out more about Stephanie please visit https://www.stephaniecorder.biz/. Connect with Holly further at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Sometimes when two people meet you can hear the click from halfway around the world. And that is exactly what happened within this conversation. Jo created a business to empower and support the 40+ woman to rediscover her purpose, health and passion for life. Although their physical locations may be miles apart, it is clear Jo and Holly have a lot in common and fell into this conversation with enthusiasm, acceptance and a bit of brain fog in between. Listen as they discuss:

• Self-care isn't selfish and it takes practice, patience and adding practices day to day.
• Finding something that fits you, because everyone's practice will be different.
• Living a life with fewer regrets and improved health and wellness through learning from previous generations.
• Listening to the words that you are saying and telling yourself so we can learn what is possible for our midlife and beyond.

This conversation feels inviting because, it encourages you to prioritize your own self as much as prioritizing others. You can find more about Jo by heading to www.joclarkcoaching.com and the book mentioned in this episode can ben found at https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/store/p/ebook. Connect with Holly further at [email protected] and thank you for listening.

On the Other Side of Foster Care with Nicole White

Unfortunately some people have been dealt quite a bit in their life and fortunately we have people such as our guest today to share their wisdom as a result. Nicole Whilte recently published a memoir detailing her life from early childhood until she met her biological mother for the first time at age 17. In this powerful conversation Holly and Nicole give a brief understand to topics such as:

• Healing from childhood traumatic events, sexual and physical abuse.
• Being in the foster care system from an early age and the vast impact it can have on individuals and their identity.
• The beautiful opportunity therapy presents to explore your thoughts, dig deeper and create a wonderful space to simply be you.
• Impactful wisdom and strength that has emerged and now able to translate into helping others in foster care situations.

Nicole hopes to create a community of glowing, growing and healing women, survivors of abuse and survivors of the foster care system and this episode is a wonderful example of how she is doing exactly that. To find out more about Nicole and download the sample chapter discussed in this episode please visit www.closedchapters33.com.

Connect with Holly at [email protected] and we look forward to you tuning in for the next episode shortly!

Holly is joined by fellow Texan today, Debra Wood who brings with her a permission to shine. Debra is multi-passionate and has been in the entrepreneurial space for decades now. Debra runs three businesses (currently) and provides inspiration for all that will listen to this episode. Debra and Holly discuss:

• The fact that we have earned our chapter within the third half of our lives and we deserve it to be fun and enjoyable.
• How sometimes the journeys we take will surprise us along the way and even with hesitation, diving in has been rewarded in multiple ways.
• Putting your cookies on the bottom shelf, simplicity, straightforwardness and taking just a little action every day.
• Looking beyond what we are doing for others and into our vision.

Debra and Holly chat like old friends, which creates a buzz across this conversation that will likely leave an impression on you and those surrounding. Find out more about Debra at https://www.debradwood.com/ and don't forget to connect with Holly at [email protected].

It's time to change the belief that the third half of life is one which is tired, drawn out and lacking opportunities. Holly joins Neeahtima Dowdy for the Podcast who is the creator and host of We're Not Dead Yet: Women Rocking their Next Chapter (a YouTube series which is very aligned with the Podcast!). Listen as Holly and Neeahtima discuss:

• Finding our power from within.
• How we can dream bigger, create a bigger footprint and soar in our late forties, fifties and sixties.
• Trying different things to find out what's calling you into your next chapter.
• Taking the first step without fear and stepping out of your comfort zone.

Neeahtima brings a sparkle and energy to this episode with plenty of laughs and topics of conversation. Please visit her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WereNotDeadYetWomenRockingNextChapter to see her in action and find out more. Connect with Holly further at [email protected] and thank you for listening.

In this episode of Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast Holly joins together with Tracie Root to talk about the adaptation we have all made throughout the pandemic, especially in moving our brick and mortar businesses online. Tracie serves women in her workshops, group programs, and in The Gather Community to expand their beliefs about what's possible for them, so they can be BOLD in life and business! Join Holly and Tracie as they discuss:

• How everything we do is a choice and how empowering it can be to think of our life as a series of choices.
• Adapting to online business, zoom interactions and expansive thinking.
• Moving from corporate to the online space in the third half of life.
• The wide range of options available when we are playing BOLD and living a life we deserve.

Tracie has a bank of experience and stories that she has gathered throughout her lifetime and brings a colorful boldness to the conversation. You can find out more about Tracie at https://www.TracieRoot.com and reference to the book mentioned in this episode can be found at https://www.amazon.com/15-Commitments-Conscious-Leadership-Sustainable/dp/0990976904/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1519194969&sr=8-1. Connect with Holly further at [email protected] and thank you for listening.

Caterina Rando omits a vivacious and bubbly personality which is clearly demonstrated by this conversation. Caterina is a proud Italian American, whose grandparents came through Ellis Island, and is a master coach, a podcaster, author, app developer, community builder and Clubhouse moderator. Listen as Holly and Caterina discuss:

• How the ripples of generosity and gratitude influence and touch hearts far and wide.
• How Women and wine improve with age.
• Looking at ideas we were raised with and decide if they still work for us.
• The images that society portrays for the third-half of life and what we can do to shake it up and move forward with positivity.

Caterina is memorable, entertaining and is clearly here to show each of us that we have massive value and matter loudly and proudly. To benefit from Caterinas free resources please visit https://caterinarando.com/links, and the link to the next free info-packed workshop can be found at http://www.caterinarando.com/events. And don't forget to connect with Holly at [email protected].

Holly joins Angela Wilson for a wonderful conversation on the Podcast this week. Angela is the founder of Angela Unlimited, an organization that helps women to find their voice, and to live their fullest lives, and to help them to emerge from the shadows - a perfect way to signify and celebrate International Women's Day. Join with Holly and Angela as they discuss:

• Money beliefs, mindset, perceptions and conversations around how it can be used as a tool for celebration.
• How your feeling of self-worth is one of your most valuable assets.
• What inspires you? What are your dreams for the future?
• Money as a reciprocal act of thank you.

This conversation takes us to a place where we often don't want to talk about. It provides inspiration for a life of unlimited possibilities, and undoing the web of old paradigms that have us stuck. To find out more about you can visit www.angelaunlimited.com and as always, connect with Holly at [email protected].

Holly is flying solo for today's episode as she reflects on a monumental month. There are times when life happens and circumstances arise, which can leave us feeling that life is crazy and out of control.

Holly discusses many parallels in this episode between her purse and current life events, including:

• When tomorrow becomes tomorrow, which becomes tomorrow.
• Restructuring, adjusting as life evolves.
• Exercise and brain health
• 5 steps to rein it back in.

Holly paints a fabulous picture and provides straightforward, actionable advice in order to get on top of life when it is coming at you from all directions. Reach out to Holly at [email protected] to be a guest, share your thoughts and words together.