The Imaginal Podcast

Today's episode is a call for reflection.

What songs are important to you right now? Could they be asking something of you? 

This is another short episode from the road - this time from Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Sending you my warm wishes.

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Today's episode is an existential while simultaneously practical check-in.

I am inviting you to ponder, "What is life?"

And are you making choices to create that life? Sometimes we are at choice more often than we think.

This is another short snippet recorded from the road - this time from Nebraska.

I am sending you my warmest wishes and hope that life is treating you well.

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Today's episode is truly special. 

Leslie Page, a well-loved professional singer,  shares her personal journey of finding beauty in the hard places. 

Leslie is celebrating her 8th ReBirthday after having a bone marrow transplant to heal her ALL leukemia in 2015. 

Among the topics we will touch in to today are acceptance, compassion and the transformative power of love and support. 

So many lives have been profoundly impacted because of Leslie's journey. 

I send you my deep care and support for any hard times that you or your loved ones may be navigating. Whatever you are feeling is valid. May you feel held during the difficulty and know beauty amidst these times too. 

Leslie Page is a professional singer, songwriter and music and dance teacher. Her life experiences resonate in the timbre of her rich and sultry tone. Her career as a vocalist spans over 20 years singing with the the likes of legendary guitar player, Joe Walsh (The Eagles) Ringo Starr, Keith Urban, Vince Gill, Billy Gibbons, Rick Springfield, Zack Brown Band, Gary Clark Jr, Hunter Hayes, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan, Peaches and Herb, Richard Marx, Paul Rogers (Bad Company) and many more.

Ways to Connect with Leslie Page (she/her):

• Instagram/YouTube/Facebook/etc: @lesliepagemusic
• Her website: https://www.lesliepage.com

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The Imaginal Podcast - Other Episodes With Leslie Page

• 51: How Your Hard Times Can Help Others
• 66: When You Have Self-Esteem But You Still Have Fear, Part 1
• 67: When You Have Self-Esteem But You Still Have Fear, Part 2
• 70: How Moving Through Fear Can Be Empowering and Life-Changing
• 71: Moving Through Fear - What's the Worst Thing That Could Happen (Get Ready to Laugh!)?
• 89: How Is People Please Affecting You? 
• 90: The Cost of People Pleasing and How to Avoid It
• 97: Exploring Your Gifts and Contributing Them To The World
• 98: What Might Hold You Back From Sharing Your Gifts? 
• 99: Does Confirmation Bias Play a Role in the Ways You See Yourself? 
• 113: Navigating Illness and Medical Treatments 

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Can you believe it?? We won a Golden Crane Award for Best Wellness/Self-Improvement Podcast from the Asian American Podcasters Association. It was an INCREDIBLE event in Chinatown, New York City!

The very loved Leslie Page is back on the podcast! Today she offers beautiful encouragement and experiential insights from her journey through illness and healing.

Leslie just celebrated her 8th ReBirthday! I think you will be so touched to hear her story, as we all link arms to support each other through illness and medical treatments - whether that's for yourself or for someone whom you love.

Much love and healing wishes,

Leslie Page is a professional singer, songwriter and music and dance teacher. Her life experiences resonate in the timbre of her rich and sultry tone. Her career as a vocalist spans over 20 years singing with the the likes of legendary guitar player, Joe Walsh (The Eagles) Ringo Starr, Keith Urban, Vince Gill, Billy Gibbons, Rick Springfield, Zack Brown Band, Gary Clark Jr, Hunter Hayes, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan, Peaches and Herb, Richard Marx, Paul Rogers (Bad Company) and many more.

Ways to Connect with Leslie Page (she/her):

• Instagram/YouTube/Facebook/etc: @lesliepagemusic
• Her website: https://www.lesliepage.com

Ways to connect with Sas (she/her):

• Instagram: @lori_sase
• Sign up for her newsletter or find out about coaching: https://www.lorisase.com

The Imaginal Podcast - Other Episodes With Leslie Page

• 51: How Your Hard Times Can Help Others
• 66: When You Have Self-Esteem But You Still Have Fear, Part 1
• 67: When You Have Self-Esteem But You Still Have Fear, Part 2
• 70: How Moving Through Fear Can Be Empowering and Life-Changing
• 71: Moving Through Fear - What's the Worst Thing That Could Happen (Get Ready to Laugh!)?
• 89: How Is People Please Affecting You? 
• 90: The Cost of People Pleasing and How to Avoid It
• 97: Exploring Your Gifts and Contributing Them To The World
• 98: What Might Hold You Back From Sharing Your Gifts? 
• 99: Does Confirmation Bias Play a Role in the Ways You See Yourself? 

Links

• Be The Match
• We Delete Blood Cancer
• Story About Leslie's Friend Donating Stem Cells
• Ep 83: Falling More In Love With Your Body With Alison M. Scott

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Do you ever feel like your life has taken on a bit too much seriousness?

Today we invite you to take inventory of your life and see if joy and recreation are in their proper place when it comes to your priorities and that you are living the life that you want to right now.

We consider how it's so easy, even with good intentions, to accidentally lose sight of joy when we're committed to productivity.

We'll also discuss the importance of engaging in activities that bring us joy, even amidst limitations and constraints.

Perhaps you know down deep that you want to prioritize moments of happiness and fun, but somehow it continually slips through the cracks.

I'm so happy to have Jody Hironaka-Juteau, Professor of Recreation Administration, back on the podcast! She shares both her professional expertise as well as her human experience.

We hope you have a joy-filled week! 

Jody Hironaka-Juteau has over 20 years experience as a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) working with children, teens, and adults in hospital and community-based settings. She has worked in the areas of physical medicine and rehabilitation, mental health, sensory impairment, and developmental disability. Currently professor of Recreation Administration at California State University, Fresno, Jody served as administrator in the College of Health and Human Services for over 9 years. She is recognized for her expertise and experience in the areas of diversity and inclusion training, collaboration, and higher education leadership. In her leisure time Jody enjoys spending time with family and friends, cycling, golfing, and playing the ukulele. She is fond of I Love Lucy reruns, crunchy Cheetos, and a good chai tea latte (soy, extra hot, no water, no foam, dirty).

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Links mentioned:

• Leisure Time - Identifying Constraints and Links to Exercises

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Today we explore the impact of your daily routines on your life!

Routines can offer wonderful structure and can also be quite comforting.

On the other hand, sometimes our autopilot ways can blur time and prevent us from seeing new opportunities. 

What are the routines in your life that you absolutely love? 

Are there any habits or routines that have become outdated or no longer relevant?

What role does ritual play in staying present and appreciating the small pleasures in life? 

What impact do your routines have on your overall well-being?

Sometimes little changes can make a big difference! 

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Sometimes fear can keep us from our dreams - either pursuing them in the first place, or causing us to abandon our endeavors once we experience a slight setback.

It's so important to understand that often things may be scarier than they actually are.

I invite you to embrace your fears with gentleness and remember that you're not alone. We can move through these things together.

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In my drive across the United States, I observed an unlikely ritual to honor my Mom (with a nod to my Dad and Grandma also).

This week, I wanted to invite whomever it is that you are remembering into our space too.

Whom are you honoring today? And how can we honor them? What remembrances have they left, and how do you hear their voice?

I want to bring so much care and gratitude to those whom you love. I wish you many blessings.

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As I drive across the United States, the first questions I want to bring forward have to do with transitions. Sometimes, if we don't give our thoughts the space to breathe, we can miss some very intelligent messages coming from our own inner knowing. Today, we take some time to ponder your transitions - whether big or small. What gems of insight might you find as you take a moment to reflect on them?

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My life has completely turned upside down (for the better) because of this podcast. Today, I'm going to briefly share how episode 69 catalyzed my decision to literally and metaphorically travel down a totally new life path, as we incline our ears once again to our imagined, insightful 90-year-old selves!! What advice does. your 90-year-old self have to share with us?

Podcast Episodes with Raphaela and Sas:

• 2: Take Care of Yourself First
• 12: Embarrassing Moments, Part 2 - A Sharing of Tender Stories
• 13: Embarrassing Moments, Part 3 - Undoing Its Impact and Why It Matters
• 19: The Untrue "Scary" Stories That We Tell Ourselves
• 26: What Do You Imagine For Your 2022? 
• 27: Reconsidering Your Relationship with Failure
• 37: Make One New Thing Happen, Part 2
• 44: Could Belonging to a Community Change Things For You? 
• 57: Why Are You So Hard On Yourself, Part 1
• 58: Why Are You So Hard On Yourself, Part 2
• 63: Shifting Your Negative Self-Talk
• 69: What Would Your 90-Year-Old Self Say to You Today? 
• 77: Belonging: Finding a Place to Be Real
• 78: Identifying One Lesson You've Learned in 2022

Ways to connect with Raphaela Browne (she/her):

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelabrowne
• Website: https://raphaelabrowne.com/
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• Instagram: @raphaelabrowne

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