Totes Pod

In this episode of Totes Pod, we spend time together pondering, wondering, and exploring. How does a person determine what they really want? Some people seem to just know, and I think a lot of people pretend and act like they know. If you've been thinking a lot about who you are and who you want to be, this episode might help you feel less alone. Thank you for helping me feel less alone, by listening in and joining me as I try to figure things out. 

Late at night, as I was listening to one of my fave sleep podcasts, "Nothing Much Happens", spoken and written by the wonderfully enchanting Kathryn Nicolai, she said these two words: "Ordinary miracles" and I knew what I had to share with you. In this episode, written in a time when I've been experiencing a lot of rage, anger, frustration, physical pain, and general overwhelm... I decided it would help all of us to focus on ordinary miracles. This can be especially useful as the impending doom of Thanksgiving and other big holidays swiftly approach us. I'm doing my best to notice the little, and sometimes not so little, miracles that help shape and uplift my life each day, and I hope my little stories will help remind you of your own little daily miracles.

My feet have been in a lot of pain, caused by my big toes, which have been acting out in a big way since the pandemic reached its height in NYC. These toes, and these feet, have had a great deal to say, though I was not really listening to them. This time, the left foot stopped me in my tracks and forced me to stay still for once. This is my story of these rebellious feet, and what has come of their refusal to act like normal, healthy feet. Here are the results that have come from my left foot, recently wearing a bedazzled (with gold rhinestones on a black background, obv) boot, forcing me to stay still and focus in on the work I've been putting off and the ways I've been sabotaging myself from actually reaching my goals.

In this episode I discuss the vital importance of intentional compassion, kindness, and empathy, especially in times of extra stress or when we are overwhelmed. I also share with you my beliefs about the kind of leadership that works and is built on powerful foundations, in comparison with the kind of leadership that is weak and destructive. These messages aim to inspire you to spread kindness, be more compassionate in your day to day life, and to practice empathy. Thank you for listening!

In this episode of Totes Pod, I share the story of how I actually finally realized I have been neglecting my physical body. I had genuinely believed I'd been caring for it, but I was legit in for a rude awakening. Hear how I am shifting, and how I am now fully honoring my temple and my instrument--my physical body. My hope is that my story will make you feel less alone, and may also inspire you to care more seriously and earnestly for your own body, beginning today.

This episode's message is near and dear to my heart! Many, most, (or PROB) all of us feel inadequate and like imposters at times (if not all of the time). The more I realized this, the more I HAD to discuss it with you here, on Totes Pod. Join me for this very special episode, wherein I hope to make you feel very far from alone, and to remind you of your innate incredible-ness. 

This episode touches on my most recent lack of motivation in several areas, procrastination as a tool, and offers up a playful faux commercial I recorded during the depths of quarantine. Strangely, the quarantine-inspired commercial may bring you some much-needed joy! I hope you feel less alone and in good company while tuning in to this episode of Totes Pod. Thanks for listening!

Do you love animals? Kitties? Dogos? Well, I love pretty much all animals. I thought I loved dogs the most of all, but it turns out I truly also adore cats. I hope that sharing some stories about my own, sweet, endlessly entertaining kitty babies will brighten your day. This episode is the very first to feature some of my own faux commercials, wherein I create my own jingles for an over-generalized product that I suggest that you buy right now. More faux commercials will enter your life during future Totes Pod episodes. Please enjoy this kitty cat, baby bear, bittle kittles episode of Totes Pod!

This very special tribute episode is dedicated to my grandmother, Mary Martin Painter, who I called Nanny in my youth and Nano when I was a bit older (but still youthful). Her life inspires me, and I miss when she gave me gum, unhealthy foods, and her incredibly delicious (obv from scratch) Christmas cut out sugar cookies. I hope you'll enjoy a few special stories about my Nano, and that you'll enjoy hearing about the cool items she used to own that I am honoured to keep in my current home. Thanks for listening!