The Introverted Advocate

If you are listening to my podcast, I bet you have An Advocate's Heart. I truly believe that each of us is an advocate. Here's why this is so important right now...

2020 for me signifies the year I get clear about my advocacy. 2020 is the year many of us decide to stand up for what is right and just. 2020 is where many folks who have never stood up on behalf of folks outside their families will stand up and make their big hearts known to the world.

The world needs us. The world needs You!

Such a delight to chat with Heather Stadler. Having introverted tendencies, Heather found ways to begin advocating three years ago. Writing comes naturally to her, so that was the beginning.

Official Fat Vegan is Heather's channel on Instagram. She represents those of us who strive to be genuine, kind, and effective in our advocacy. Heather succeeds by all accounts. I continue to be inspired by her example as an introvert working hard to make our world a more compassionate place.

Catskill Animal Sanctuary in Upstate New York offers a vegan program called Compassionate Cuisine.

Chef Linda Soper-Kolton is the director of this educational platform that presents cooking classes, tasting events, and seasonal offerings.

Linda is a delight as she shares the many steps of self-growth that led to this exciting adventure at the sanctuary. A self-professed introvert, Linda reveals how she offers nutritious plant-based food as a heartfelt way to connect with others.

The sanctuary's new vegan cookbook is now available for purchase at CASanctuary.org.

Sometimes we are lucky to find a place that offers a beautiful, peaceful retreat from our busy lives. The Homestead Inn at Catskill Animal Sanctuary is where I go to reset, restore, and rejuvenate my energy.

Located in Upstate New York, the Homestead Inn is comfortable, charming, and convenient to the Catskill Mountains and Hudson River.

Website: CASanctuary.org

Kathy Stevens founded Catskill Animal Sanctuary in 2001. Kathy is a global social change leader and Catskill Animal Sanctuary is a Compassion Catalyst. This is my 10-minute conversation with Kathy.

I am forever changed by this kind and generous woman.

Please check out her podcast: "All Beings Considered."

Also, follow events and news at CASanctuary.org

Book Review: QUIET, The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking.

In 2012, Susan Cain published this 333-page masterpiece -- the "go-to" resource for the inside scoop on why some of us tend to be introspective, quiet, reserved, wise thinkers.

Susan encourages Introverts to nurture and celebrate their inner strengths and gifts. She gives us permission to value our personality traits – even if society often doesn't.

I encourage you to get a copy if you or someone you love is Introverted. This book is life-changing!

Mary Oliver wrote: "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" What a marvelous call to action!

Mary's question is incredible in that it makes us pause and think. It makes us stop and give credence to our future so that we don't live without giving serious thought to what more we want out of our lives.

Poem: The Summer Day

Advocating will open your heart, your mind, and your spirit to greater depths never felt before. It's transformational.

Wow! This is my one-year anniversary for my podcast. It seems like a lifetime ago, but then again, it really flew by. So why did I decide to create a global podcast for everyone to hear? Well, it's simple. I believe in the power of the individual to make a difference in our world. And I believe we are all advocates.

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Vegan cafe in Red Hook, NY. Delightful atmosphere and an awesome menu with something for everyone! Great fun to visit with Bonnie.