On this episode, we discuss the impact of choosing a word of the year to guide us, instead of setting ourselves up for failure with a futiile New Year’s Resolution.  We encourage you to choose a word for this year and share it with us in The Sparkle Hour Facebook Group

Dianne Bondy, yoga entrepreneur, returns to the Sparkle Hour for this Happy Holiday Minisode! Dianne encourages us to spend a little time in nature and gives us permission to "eat the damn cookie".

For WomanKind founder Julie Purcell has sent along some special recipes for creative desserts made with CEREAL!  #CerealAsDessert #DessertAsCereal

Tina Falk, Feng Shui Expert, joins us to reflect on how Chinese Astrology affects our attitudes toward the holidays. We need to embrace our own energy and take ownership of who we are during the holidays.

Dr. Terrlyn Curry-Avery, creator of Pastology (Pastoring + Psychology), joins us to talk about the power of choice when it comes to family gatherings at the holidays.  Although she doesn’t cook, she does have a favorite holiday dish, cornbread dressing!  We are so blessed to have her back on The Sparkle Hour!

Elaine Wellman, Event & Retreat Strategist & Coach, joins us as we continue our journey through the crazy holiday season.  Elaine reminds us that we don’t have to keep doing things the way they’ve always been done!  She shares a fun story of how she changed things up in her family to take care of herself.

As the Happy Holiday minisodes continue, Michelle reflects on how the atmosphere of her Thanksgiving celebration has changed over the years. Whereas it was once a fearful, traumatic experience, it is now a fun and enjoyable time.  We share some sparkly shit and also remind you that it is okay to reach out for help to get through the challenging times. 

As the holidays quickly approach, Nicole gives us permission to redefine the way we experience the holidays. Maybe it’s time to take a step back and re-evaluate what you are doing and why you are doing it. Maybe it’s time for a change.  

The holiday season is upon us!  Because the summer minisodes were so popular, we decided to offer some holiday minisodes to help you get through this often challenging time of year.  Each week, from the beginning of November through the end of December, we’ll be bringing you bite-sized nuggets of goodness to enhance your day.

This episode comes with a HSA - Heavy Sh*t Advisory. 
As Season 8 draws to a close, we reflect on current events which may have triggered many women out there. It's okay to get help. It's okay to cry. It's not your fault. There are little things you can do each day to help you keep going. PLUS - a little sidetrack about a neighbor dog.