The Edit with Holly Totten Writing, Editing, Publishing

In 2019, I felt stuck and didn't know where my life was leading me. Through a 30-day challenge, I found the boost I needed to start making a change, the confidence to know I can do anything one day at a time, the courage to start and move forward, and the importance of a community of like-minded people. My challenge to you is to tackle a 30-day challenge to help bridge the gap you may be feeling between where you are and where you would like to be. Choose a challenge that will take you out of your comfort zone a little, so you can grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. When you choose a challenge, let me know what you are doing and with whom. I will be here to cheer you on! You can reach me at [email protected] or through my website at teachingyourselftolearn.com.

As always, share your words and share your story because you never know who needs to hear exactly what you have to say!

I don't remember all of my teachers, but I do remember certain moments throughout my school life which have really instilled themselves within my memory bank. In particular I remember Miss Steph's class in fourth grade. She put me at a desk which was on the row by the windows and in front of me was a poem on the cabinet. I looked at it every day and loved it and it was not until I was older I could really appreciate the words. It is called Kindly Little Deed by Wihla Hutson and that is the inspiration for today's solo episode. Listen as I reflect on:

• How people and memories can randomly present themselves at opportune times. Allowing us to appreciate kindness and the impact we have had.
• The times that we do things and don't even know who it affects and what it can mean to others.
• With every deed you are sowing a seed, though the harvest you may not see.

I wish you all kindness and happiness across the world for the Thanksgiving period and look forward to joining you again next week for another episode. As always, you can connect with Holly at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com to find out more about sharing your words and sharing your stories, because you never know who needs to hear exactly what you have to say.

There are certain moments in our life which have an impact that ripples throughout the rest of our lives. One of those moments for Pamela Pearson was a camp counsellor who wrote a quote by EE Cummings into her autograph book when she was about eight years old. It's now a quote she lives her life by and drives her passion to see her clients make changes they never thought possible. Join Holly and Pamela for this absolutely inspirational conversation where they chat about:

• The wisdom, knowledge and back stories which shape us, especially in the third half of our lives.
• Becoming practised with tools so it can become easier and uplifting for those around us.
• What is personal development anyway?
• Different sorts of communities and how influential they are on our own development.

This conversation is transformative and encourages us to dip into different perspectives in order for us to be the best version of ourselves. To find out more about Pamela please visit her website www.theabundancecatalyst.com and join her private FB community https://www.facebook.com/groups/abundanceclearing.

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com

The guest for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today is Judy Hoberman. Judy has quite a few notches to her belt including certifications from Cornell University's College of Business in Women in Leadership and Women in Entrepreneurship, a degree from Queens College, New York. She is a featured TedX speaker and has also published 4 books and impacted audiences of thousands, with coaching and mentoring which is often described as "transformational". Listen as Holly and Judy discuss:

• Imposter syndrome and how it can impact you, no matter what walk of life you originate from.
• How life is fast and life is short, deciding who we want to spend our time with, what we want to be doing and doing something we really love to do.
• Never being afraid to ask questions and how they can open ourselves to possibilities, growth and our sense of purpose and why.
• Not allowing ourselves to compare our chapter one with another person's chapter 20.

Without a doubt, there is a tonne of inspiration and you will walk away from this episode richer and more motivated than beforehand. To find out more about Judy you can email her [email protected] or contact her via LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/judyhoberman/

To watch her TedX talk as suggested in this video you can find it here.

As always you can connect with Holly at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and we look forward to you tuning in for the next episode!

Trucking is an integral part of our community, logistics chain and economy. Mindy Brown joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today as a consultant, advocate, and mentor for women in the transportation industry. Mindy is passionate about clearing a path for women not only to survive in the trucking industry, but to also thrive and succeed. The result, she feels, is creating more women in C-suite positions, while creating allyship among men and women. Not only does Mindy feel this will impact the industry, but it will change the country. Women having more presence in the industry fosters a more creative and innovative environment. Mindy's passion shines through in the conversation. Listen as Holly and Mindy discuss:

• The pivot and change from driving to Mindy's role as VP of operations for LeadHERTrucking.
• Building bridges, not walls, that connect women in knowledge and shared experiences in the industry to create an impact while moving women forward.
• How the industry has changed, grown and how men help give women a voice and a seat at the table.
• Safety first and what we can do to consider truckers on the road and respect the space we share together.

To find out more about Mindy you can connect via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-b-4750993a and Clubhouse https://www.clubhouse.com/@mindy.brown?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=PQl1on24wBQQ4Ar-N6whww-408065. WIth more details about LeadHERTrucking available here.

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

It seems positive mindset and gratitude are hot words on the internet right now. However, what happens when we observe and pin the positivity on Pinterest instead of actually implementing the practices we are exposed to? Amanda Yoa joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today to talk about gratitude and how we can transcend the limitations of the mind to revolutionize our lives. Listen as Holly and Amanda discuss:

• How it's never too late or early to live in alignment with who you're supposed to be and do the things you are meant to do.
• How things don't happen to you, they happen for you.
• Gratitude practices to overcome depression, panic and negative mindset.
• Transcending our words and our minds to tap into our soul's wisdom and quiet whisper telling us that we are meant for more.

Amanda brings an electric energy and offers many different ways to shift our lives to the experience we deserve. To follow and support Amanda you can find her on Instagram @amandayoa.official.

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at [email protected].

Recently Holly had quite an amusing and memorable experience while driving to pick up her aunt from the airport. It wasn't long before she realized she was in the service area of the airport and travelling around in circles trying to get out. Listen to this impressive story as Holly reflects on her own learnings and takeaways from the experience. She chats about:

• When somebody else is telling us where we need to go and we haphazardly follow their directions, without much thought.
• Driving around and around in life before realising that we are not on the path we need to be on.
• The ability to look at the situation with humour and wisdom both during and after the event.
• Being cognizant of falling right back into same paths and looking for signs to make a change before falling back into the same trap.

It's important for us to listen to our gut and make the best decisions from a place of looking at situations as a whole. To connect and find out more about Holly, support her work and apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

Traditionally, menopause is known as the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. Outside of this significant event, there previously has been little conversation, education and awareness that join alongside. Kerry Taylor believes menopause is an opportunity to embrace the next stage of your life and thrive in your best years. Listen as she joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today and they chat about:

• How looking to others for inspiration and guidance can come in the form of comparison.
• How the perceptions of menopause can mean we are not comfortable to talk about it within social and professional environments.
• There is no one size fits all when it comes to menopause
• Support for those around you when going through significant changes around the perimenopause, menopause and adjusting to life alongside.

If this conversation has peaked your interest and you would like to find out more, Kerry works with women to explore how to effectively live through menopausal changes. Her website is https://kerry-taylor.com/ and she would be happy for you to get in touch.

As always, to connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story please visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

A quote from Catherine Pulsifer You suggests "Communication is one of the most important skills you require for a successful life". Through the Podcast conversation within this episode, it is evident that Pam Knox agrees and is passionate about building a better world through better communication. She transforms the lives of her clients and their families by helping them to become better communicators – and to become confident in directing their life's narrative. Listen as Holly and Pam discuss:

• The simplicity of when we don't get communication right not much else is right either.
• How it is not enough to just hear what's being said, truly listening involves understanding, empathy and mental fitness.
• Stepping past our own internal critical conversations and judgements in our head so we can respond more positively than negatively to things that you can encounter.
• Authenticity within our own communication and stories.

This episode is aligned with the United Nations Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th. Aimed to raise awareness about mental health around the world and to mobilize efforts to support those experiencing mental health issues, this episode provides a beautiful opportunity to understand and hear the impact of communication and how to improve.

To support Pam, find out more about her work and sign up for her newsletter you can visit https://www.pamknox.com and to connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

Katrina Klooster joins Holly for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today, Katrina is a teacher turned entrepreneur who has had a passion to help people for as long as she can remember. She accidentally stumbled upon coaching and knew this was exactly what she was meant to do during this phase of my life. As the conversation evolves, Holly and Katrina realise they share many outlooks, values and desires. Listen as they touch on:

• Examining what isn't working for you and what you are craving in order to take the next steps towards development.
• Taking off all the masks and asking what we actually want.
• Permission and gratitude and how that ripples onto our own choices and those around us.
• Internal and external journeys, what they look like as an individual and entrepreneur and how letting go can be one of the most courageous steps to take.

This conversation is powerful and inspirational, alongside insightful and shares a lot of wisdom. To find out more about Katrina, her favourite place to be is instagram @katrinaklooster and invites you to connect personally via her website www.katrinaklooster.com.

To connect and find out more about Holly, including the opportunity to apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn.com