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In this episode we mention a book by Hope Edelman, called "Motherless Daughters." One of the quotes that struck me the most was as follows: "Someone did us all a grave injustice by implying that mourning has a distinct beginning, middle and end...I see the enormous value of a mother's presence because I live everyday with its absence." 
My mother’s passing was a definitive mark in time of a “before” and “after.” It is through this episode that I wish to honor her memory and her role, and if you have experienced a similar loss, may this episode serve as a reminder that while we certainly may have had connections with those we have lost, my wish for you is that the connections you choose to make, your chosen family and angels you meet along the way, continue to shape your lives and continue to inspire you every day. 
Heather is a gem and shared her journey of losing her mother when she was 20, and the self awareness of her role now knowing the impact of living without a mother for so long was heartfelt.

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Our guest, Eric Herdman, has been in front of well over 20,000 people throughout his career and counting. He has delivered over 1,000 virtual sessions to audiences around the world in just the last 5 years. He has also facilitated countless in-person workshops as an organizational development expert spanning the last 3 decades.  
In this episode, Eric shares a couple of milestone moments from his professional triathlon years. There are times where we will crash (metaphorically), and it’s our job to reassess, repair and reinvent ourselves sometimes in the adaptations we make to move forward. You could be training or working towards a big accomplishment, and as we know, things don’t always go as planned. However, adversity is how we are built to learn and evolve. 

In addition, remember what you think comes naturally to someone may not be the case. Success is not a linear path from point A to point B. What gets missed are the years and struggles of something not feeling great; but it doesn’t mean you stop. There are no shortcuts to circumvent the hardships, or twists and turns to get to success.  We each have our own unique path forward in how we achieve certain things, and it may feel repetitive at times. What works for you, may not work for someone else, which is the basis of N = 1 (the study of one). Enjoy the episode!

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Our guest, Ellen Stonaker is the founder of Nakie Tea, a middle grade writer and so much more! She began an amazing journey about one year ago to leave the corporate world, move abroad, learn a new language and pursue her authentic life. 
Little by little as you look back on your life there are surely bits and pieces that formulated your true self, what brings you joy, and what fulfills your heart and soul. Many of us may be looking back on those thoughts years later. Would you take the risk to get back to what fuels you? This Louisiana native has just begun and she ambitious and ready to adapt and find what is possible when you are willing to outgrow yourself without limits. We noted some great quotes and takeaways this episode. We talk about "what is enough," what does "authentic" look like or feel like. and so much more! Thank you for listening!

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For this episode of The Ouch Couch, we are talking about uncertainty in a good way! Uncertainty full of time to be molded, crafting what you enjoy and sculpting your adventures.  When dealing with a major life transition, like retirement there are numerous considerations besides financials, such as lifestyle, family, health, and relationships that move to the front seat.
For those of us "still" working we look at retirement as this elusive thing to happen in the far far distant future. For those people in contemplation, in the anticipatory stages of the proverbial Act III, how do you know when you are ready?
Let's connect with my friend Joyce in this episode and hear about her decision making process, the nuance of the new normal and redefining her Act III.

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Maria McLaughlin grew up with the beliefs to give back, spread hope, and work hard. Why? These are the fundamentals of our shared commonalities. The depth and breadth of what we have in common with one another overlaps the divide of any differences a million times over. Maria grew up from humble beginnings and has never forgotten that lesson from her parents. She was provided the opportunity to attend college which gave her faith of the endless possibilities and to believe in herself and her career trajectory which was at a time when women had limited opportunities and the openings that did exist were competitive and far and few between. Maria has lived a life of service first starting out as a district attorney, then Judge, and role model raising two sons as a single parent. Years later, Maria is happily remarried in a new blended family with 6 children and 4 grandchildren and will always remember the love, guidance and sacrifices made by her parents, Williams and Charlotte. They instilled in Maria compassion and the tireless pursuit of fairness, equity and progress.

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Our guest for this episode was Michael Zanders who has his bachelors, masters and PhD in music therapy and he is currently a professor at Temple University. Michael has presented extensively regionally, nationally and internationally at conferences and workshops, and has published both within the music therapy and counseling/psychotherapy fields. 
Music can help soothe our sadness, calm us, motivate us, inspire us and it is a language in and of itself. It has been used for pain management, emotional well-being, improving memory, social skills, physical health and so much more. Through harmony, rhythm, and sounds, we can express ourselves through the act of making music or identifying the music or lyrics that express ourselves more deeply. In the words of Michael, you "need to hear yourself to be yourself" and perhaps heal yourself. I hope you enjoy the episode!

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Besides our mental mindset, we need to pay attention to what our body tells us. In the physical sense beyond our feelings and emotions, what are the aches and pains your body is telling you? Chiropractic care is another means of self-care. It’s one of the many facets in which a consistent short-term investment of time and effort can help you long-term in living a better quality of life. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Vincent Petrelli to dissect the misconceptions of chiropractic care, what we can do today to take better care of our bodies, what chiropractic can do for you and of course, helpful insights and much more about Dr. Petrelli. There are countless ways to reduce stress and improve your mental and physical health. A visit to Dr. P’s office does both!

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Sisters, Nakia+Taahirah Stith believe your health is your most luxurious possession. Born into a family with core values of respect for self and community; health and wellness were extremely important tenants in their upbringing.

Nakia+Taahirah have over 30 years of experience utilizing food as medicine. After years of being asked to bring their remedies to the public, the sisters created Dope Botanicals based in Philadelphia. Everything they create is intentional and formulated with purpose.

Dope Botanicals is an inspired a'plant'ecary™ in which these two amazing women  create plant based remedies for those of you wanting to step into a healthier path. Just stepping into their store puts you in a better mood!

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We tend to spend a great deal of our life trying to fit in, find our tribe or to uncover a community of like-minded people. Heather Olsen, founder of Tru Healing Center in Bensalem, created her like minded community. Heather is an intuitive to provide you guidance on your transformative self-healing journey. She specializes in tapping into past traumas, in her one-hour trauma healing sessions using her intuitive, psychic, and angelic gifts to find clarity, closure, and peace for those coming to see her. In this episode we dive in to learn more about her gifts and her takeaways that unite our human experience.

As a Reiki Master Practitioner, Healing Energy and Angelic Therapy Practitioner, Intuitive Therapist, Angel Card Reader, and Licensed Massage Therapist, Heather's diverse abilities are devoted to your well-being to release and free yourself of the stories that keep us from moving forward. Her path from a traumatic accident to intuitive healer inspired her to create a very unique and special zen space at the Tru Healing Center in Bensalem, PA https://truhealingcenter.com/ and on Instagram @truhealingcenter.

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To help you all along the path of a deeper understanding of self, today’s guest is Mitch Savoie Hill. She is a certified executive coach, author of the book Volar (V-O-L-A-R), engagement expert and CEO and founder of Savhill Consulting backed by more than 25 years of managing teams and leadership experience. Mitch delivers inclusive leadership coaching, corporate training, and keynote speeches to help her audiences learn how to engage their diverse clients and teams to achieve optimum productivity and success and... first generation Cuban American- The theme of her international TEDx talk!

Mitch dives into necessary steps for change to occur, and we talk about the resources needed for life in general and the power of connection. We also touch on self-care and that a non-prescriptive approach is best allowing yourself the flexibility to do what serves you in that moment.  We hope this episode refuels you and provides you some takeaways and points to ponder and discuss with friends! 

You can find Mitch at SavhillConsulting.com and on Instagram @MitchSavoieHill_Speaker

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