Do you feel like a Zebra when the world… particularly the medical system… is looking for Horses?

Nicole has a rare disease of Chronic Hiccups. Something she has lived with, now MOSTLY manages, and worked for over 15 years to try to get help to diagnose and control. She was often brushed off as it being “In her head” or just trying to get attention.

With little help from our medical system she found her way to self managing and controlling her chronic hiccups.

A three year food study on herself lead her to discover the 6 foods that trigger her symptoms.

I’m honored to have her share her story with us!

The background? Here her tell her story at the Montihttp://themonti.org/stories/the-monti-video-series-nicole-allard

In LATE honor of Rare Disease Day. (Rare disease Day, happens on the LAST day of February… clover!)

What did we talk about?– What makes a disease “rare”– Her fascinating journey and experiences with doctors and hospitalizations while looking for answers.– The looks, teasing and painful words from strangers and friends… the effects.– A self created food journey that gave her the keys, eliminating six foods, to calming her system, ditching pain, acne and gained her energy like she never knew she could have.

RESOURCESHer story performed at the Monti.  http://themonti.org/stories/the-monti-video-series-nicole-allard Rare DiseasesInformation about Diseases and support groups, etc. https://rarediseases.org/ Connect with Nicole https://explorationdiet.wixsite.com/explorationdiet/cooking-videos

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Do you experience any of these…?Painful intercoursePain when you peeBladder leakage Peeing urgency or frequency ConstipationBack painHaving had a babyBeing told you just have to live with pain, go home, have a glass of wine and just relax. That is NOT an answer!

Alina is the Co-founder and clinical director of action physical therapy in Huntington Valley, PA. She specializes in Pelvic Floor Therapy Rehabilitation.What is the pelvic floor?What is it’s function in our body and why is it SO important to care for?What to expect when you visit a pelvic floor therapist?Why doctors are not aware of Pelvic Floor Therapists.Is your gynecologist doing this basic test?When is it appropriate to do Kegels? Are you doing them correctly?Two types of Kegels.Are you weak? Are your muscles too tight? this answer could be important. Normal bathroom habits for pooping and peeingHow much? How often?What in the world is “JIC peeing”?ConstipationSolutions to help with constipation.Magnesium typesSquatty Potty

BladderDo you feel like you have a bladder infection but tests keep coming back negative?? Urgency, Frequency, LeakingFoods that might be irritating the bladder.

Vaginal ProlapseWhy?Who?The 4 stagesWhat contributes and reduces it.What if you are “too late”.Interstitial cystitis AKA bladder pain syndrome

Post-child birth and checking in with a Pelvic Floor Therapist

Men/s pelvic floors… can men have issues to??What are their symptoms.

Urogynecologists – (Urologist/gynecologist… may be worth seeking out for assistance.

CONTACTAction Physical Therapy3443 Huntingdon Pike #2 Huntington Valley Pennsylvania 215-947-3443

FIND A PELVIC FLOOR THERAPIST WHERE YOU AREHerman & WallaceFind a Practitioner page. (Search here and not the main page search for, what I have found, to be better results)

MUSIC CREDITMusic from the Album, Synthetic Universe, by Brent A. Reiland and John Lyell. Intro Music sampled from Etheral Float; Parting Music sampled from Pleiadian Sky. John Lyell www.johnlyell.com [email protected]

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“Leadership is a privilege, Not a destination” Says our guest, Dawn Johnson.

This Mindset… wrap your head around what that can mean and.. .for many of us… this idea is a very different picture than, too often, what we experience. She starts from the belief that…“Every employee deserves a great leader Every leader deserves a great start!”

Dawn asks all the right questions when it comes to leadership. I think you will be listening to her saying “YES, YES, YES”… be you employee or leader!!

Dawn, a Learning and Development Professional, liked her work so much she started her own company! She walks us through a inspiring and hopeful vision of what leadership is, or can aspire to be. Mistakes NOT to make. The tone set by our leader and how we experience our work environment…. yes, even IF you are working from home… effects our daily well-being and health…. especially if issues go on too long. What can we do? Dawn has some great insight!

What did we talk about?“Leader.”.. what does it mean to be a leader?How has it changed over time and what does it look like now?What qualities make a good… a GREAT leader?

Stressed leaders create stressed employeesPitfalls leaders might experiences if they haven’t been prepared for the challenges that come with the responsibility. Good leaders need quality support and feedback to be great!Introverts…. Yes, you! Dawn shares what qualities introverts might have that make them especially great leaders.

Who gets promoted to leadership. Are they being rewarded for a different job done well? Do they even WANT to be a leader?

Our culture, leadership, how it is rewarded… and sometimes seen as a destination… seen as the definition and proof of success.

Feedback… early and often. What help the Pandemic may offer employees as well as leaders?

Work/life balance… HA! HA! HA!Smart phones, emails at 10pm and blurring the boundaries.

Unlimited vacation time… wait, WHAT DID YOU SAY??

Tips for when you struggling with situations at work.

CONTACTStay in touch with Dawn Dawn Johnson – On The Rise Development Learn more about her, the work she does with teams, leaders and assessments. Check out the blog posts on her website as well!

Follow her LinkedIn business page

Reach out if ya wanna “GET GEEKY” about leadership!

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MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODEMusic from the Album, Synthetic Universe, by Brent a Reiland and John Lyell. Intro Music sampled from Etheral Float; Parting Music sampled from Pleiadian Sky: Underlying open quote sampled from the Album, Wormholes, the song is Remember (All music used with permission)John [email protected]

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Where in the world is Judy?? In Pennsylvania! CHA, CHA, CHA!Time to hang out with a friend, house and cat sitting sweep her away. Covid has allowed for a temporary relocation of working and podcasting… But HAH!The universe has a little different PLAN for how THAT is gonna go! Join Judy and her SPECIAL GUEST for a quick update and a little cat language lesson!

MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODEMusic from the Album, Synthetic Universe, by Brent a Reiland and John Lyell. Intro Music sampled from Etheral Float; Parting Music sampled from Pleiadian Sky.John [email protected]

THIS is Gini Breidenbach! Being a caregiver to her son, Anders, who was diagnosed with cancer as a baby. Wrapping her mind around his genetic mutation that will have him susceptible to cancers throughout his life… has been a huge experience in forwarding her life in the way of personal development. What is her role? What is important? What finally leads her to be prepared and supportive to her son, herself and her family.  

She shares her life shifting journey of discovery.

Recently, as a preteen a new diagnosis was given… what was different this time and where did that come from in her? How did that shape her ability to be clear headed to support Anders through his treatment creating the most supportive and loving experience she knew how to.   For him, for herself, for her family… and through Covid!

SOME OF THE STUFF WE TALKED ABOUTHow do you find the acceptance and strength for your self and for your child with this diagnosis?

MindsetOutlookManagementProtector supporter care managerRe organize and reevaluate.AwarenessDecisionsSelf careIntentionalCreating healing spacesAccepting the unknown and unknowableLiving throughAdvocacyAttention to the little things that make us happyLovingHealingKeeping a promise… camping with extra planning to cross barriers and make it happen!Asking for help… it is OK!Asking for specific help… and knowing that is OK. what you need is OK!“It isn’t easy… but it is worth it!”ALL the helpers! Grandma, Dad, Sister, family, new friends, cooks, cleaners, etc. that help it all come together better.

A FEW RESOURCE LINKS Vipassana MeditationIn Duluth MNArjan Lighthawk (Gini’s teacher)at Inner Bliss**Check out their other AMAZING offering too!About the meditationhttps://www.dhamma.org/en-US/index Look for information on practice and retreats here and beyondSpring Forest Qigonghttps://www.springforestqigong.com/ Resource for information about Spring Forest Qigong as well as find practitioners. If you are on facebook, check out Mast Glenn Tobey’s page with many short videos to learn more. Sarah Seidelmann M.D. Life coachinghttps://followyourfeelgood.com/A huge help in Gini’s Career reexamination.

MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODEMusic from the Album, Synthetic Universe, by Brent a Reiland and John Lyell. Intro Music sampled from Etheral Float; Parting Music sampled from Pleiadian Sky.John [email protected]

Gaelynn Lea, Violinist, song writer and disability rights advocate. Winner of the 2016 Tiny Desk Concert on NPR

From her bio…Before the Coronavirus hit, she had toured in 45 states and 9 countries, captivating audiences around the world with her unique mix of haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. Gaelynn Lea has appeared in several major festivals, including SXSW, Winnipeg Folk Festival, and Reykjavik Arts Festival. She’s also opened for well-known bands such as Wilco, The Decemberists, LOW, The Jayhawks, and even the industrial rock supergroup Pigface. Gaelynn Lea has shared her perspective as a disabled touring artist on PBS NewsHour, The Moth Radio Hour, The Science of Happiness Podcast, and through two widely-viewed TEDx Talks. Needless to say, Gaelynn Lea was certainly a songstress on the go!

She has weekly concerts Sunday at 2pm Central Time.And Quarantine Concerts archived from past shows. Links below

WHAT DID WE TALK ABOUT?2020… it has been a year of change and “thinking outside the box” For Gaelynn. She has been “locking down and making music”!

Zoom concerts have allowed for people who may not always be able to take part due to being in a different geographic location… It has also made more events accessible for those with challenges due to disability… even things like chronic pain or having little kids at home.

Not to mention allowing lessor known artists to have a bigger reach.

What she wishes people would know or consider when thinking about disability? – The language around disability is so charged… how we can think about that differently. – Not to erase the identity of disability… but accept it. – Disability as diversity… not inherently negative. – Education, real and content filled, education around disability and the advocates recognizing the depth of the actions and the people involved. Let’s start in elementary. – Disability – more than just “Disability awareness month.”

Creative ways to drive the conversation about disability forward, Creative ways to raise money, etc. for locations where access is still not possible for a portion of potential patrons. Gaelynn shares her requirements for her performances and the workarounds she will and will not accept. Accommodations… they so very often serve to benefit everyone.

Who’s responsibility is it to start discussions about disability? (Spoiler alert! It is an accessible action for EVERYONE! CHA, CHA, CHA!  And has a grater effect if it does not have to fall only on the shoulders of those with disabilities.

SHOUT OUTFor seeing the vision and getting it. They put a permanent stage lift that allowed Gaelynn to get on to the stage but other regulars as well. Feed and Seed in North CarolinaThis place LOOKS SO FUN!!Additional info about topics mentioned. A little about Judy HeumannMore about the 504 sit in

CONNECT WITH GAELYNN LEA AND HER MUSIC WebsiteViolinScratches.com

2016 Tiny Desk ConcertWatch Gaelynn Lea: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert https://youtu.be/n6oSeODGmoQ

“Someday We’ll Linger in the Sun” by Gaelynn Lea (2016 Tiny Desk Contest Submission) https://youtu.be/jb1oCjiIu9M

YouTube Channel with all of her Quarantine Concert Archives, Music Videos and more https://www.youtube.com/user/gaelynnleaWe talked about… Gaelynn Lea’s Christmas Carol Sing-Along Party (And Christmas jokes added in for your belly laugh pleasure.) (Click the arrow on the right of the row of videos to see more!) BONUS – And Christmas jokes added in for your belly laugh pleasure.

Visit her on PatreonSupporting her here supports her work and her closed captioning of her videos.

SONG CREDITSIntro- Breath, You are Alive! – (From the 2016 Album –  Songs We Sing Along The Way)– The Long Way Around

Outro– I Wait  – (From

“Part of my mission, honestly, is to defeat worry” Matt on a mission! “… take the opportunity or make a choice to improve what matters to you”Passing on his insights from a full life of being a single father, athlete, entrepreneur, non-profit founder, caretaker, and more drive him to positively impact as many people as possible.

His book is one way he’s created to do that. Since our interview he has added, and is adding, more ways to interact with him and his concepts so we can get the most out of them and apply them to our lives and experience.

In our conversation he gives us an insightful introduction to what he lives by as well as a taste of what you will find in his book.

Maybe your at a place where you need a boost in a new direction… or just some inspiration to move in the path you have already set out on. Maybe your someone who needs to hear a voice that feels solid, down to earth and grounded along with great perspective and insight… that is what I appreciate about Matt and why I invited him on the podcast.

The book itself has a lot packed in it. I is, I agree with Matt, a user friendly read.

What did we talk about?“What would I regret not doing?”What would YOU regret not doing?Having this personal conversation through the book, was one of Matt’s answers.

Earned confidencePerceptionMood Health – – Managing depression, Matt’s 3 day rule, Loosing a family member to depression. The Mood Scale, – We need to take our brain health seriously…. The brain… it IS part of our body after-all! – When someone reaches out to you. When they are “below normal sad.”Be Aware of Spiders – His cautionary chapterGo with your gutWorryingSwim With the Current – Finding the balance. – Matt’s found secret to a happy marriage. – Swimming with the current and at times making the decision to BE the current. MindfulnessEnergyEnergy exchange and impactManagement of our personal energyRoot Yourself in Gratitude (11:11 and a pause for gratitude.)No amount of gratitude will get your book written for you.

LEAP – He walks you through the steps of making a Life Enrichment Action Plan.

Like what you hear? Want to keep up with what Matt has created and has in the works… CONTACTMatt ZinmanZ-isms.comYou can get a sample of his book here as well as Amazon for free: https://amzn.to/2LkpJVgKeep an eye out for the audio book in production now.

Find him on facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/matthew.zinman

When I first was connected with Matt’s work, his chapter titles piqued my curiosity…

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Judy’s fun findHasfit.comTons of free, really great workouts… for free. All levels. MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODEMusic from the Album, Synthetic Universe, by Brent a Reiland and John Lyell. Intro Music sampled from Etheral Float; Parting Music sampled from Pleiadian Sky.John [email protected]

Sex Education is not easy for parents, education systems and kids. My gosh… we adults struggle with communicating with each other on a good day! Add porn to the mix and for many, it is a whole new level of… how do we deal with this when it comes to raising kids?

Porn is here…. Caitie and Kylees bring a sex positive, non-judgmental and very informative perspective. Talking to pre-teens and teens. Why this is so important to your relationship with a young person as well as their relationship wit future partners and themselves.

Caitie Dahl, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Forensic Interviewer and Trainer, First Witness Child Advocacy Center

Kylee Pass, Master of Social Work, Family Advocate and Trainer, First Witness Child Advocacy Center

What do we talk about?

What do statistics say about how much, what kind and where porn is being accessed. Where do you want your kids to learn about sex and porn? You or someone they trust – or some random person on the internet? Check out Kylee’s story.Sex Education… what was yours like? What is required to be taught… or not taught in school. (“Medically correct” information is optional! Some states focus only on the negative.)Pleasure as part of sex education? How does it show up in porn. Who’s pleasure is prioritized?Two ideologies around sex education and some rebranding.Queer kids and the lack of sex education… and the potential consequences.Porn as an educational tool for filling in the gaps or when nothing else is an option.Innocent kids and consenting acts can still have kids landing with issues.

SO… HOW do we talk about it?They walk us through words to say, ways to say it. Mindsets to be in when bringing things up or when it is unexpected. When and when not to. When to let things go. Suggestions broken out for age groups9-1111-1515+

RESOURCESTushyhttps://hellotushy.com/Buzz Feed’s8th Grade Female Anatomy TestVideos to help you talk about sex and sexuality, healthy relationships, etc. for a variety of age groupsAmaze.org

The Porn Conversations offers tools for parents to use to instigate the talk at home. Our mission is to give adults the opportunity to help kids and teens make smart and informed decisions regarding pornography. Today we need more than sex education at school – we need parents to have the porn conversation. The Porn Conversation

A little taste of Big MouthNOT SAFE FOR MOST WORKSBIG MOUTH Trailer (2017) Netflix(IF you work for Big Mouth and Netflix… probably safe!)Planned ParenthoodPlanned Parenthood EducationSex education for teens – by teensSexEtc.“Sex Ed for the Real World”ScarleteenStatistics cited from the insights pagePornhub.com/insights

CONTACT Caitie and KyleeTo speak to groups, churches or events where this contact might be appropriate. First Witness – Child Advocacy Center FirstWitness.org Find them on instagram and facebookCaitie [email protected] [email protected]

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MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODEMusic from the Album, Synthetic Universe, by Brent a Reiland and John Lyell. Intro Music sampled from Etheral Float; Parting Music sampled from Pleiadian Sky.John [email protected]

HOLY COW… THIS IS EPISODE 150! That SO snuck up on me. WOOOHOOO! Would ya LOOK at that!

In lieu of an interview… This week… it’s ME. I share some quick things, kind of off the cuff, that I have found enjoyable and interesting… and think you just might benefit from to!

Just for fun – got my Cardamon Cinnamon Tea I mention at Irma’s Finland House in Virginia, MN.https://irmasfinlandhouse.com/collections/candy-food-coffee/products/cardamon-cinnamon-herbal-tea

The AMAZING Mints of AWESOMENESS!Heavenly Organics Mint Honey PattiesFind it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36T3kGW (54 count)Click here to find it at Thrive Market

The Social Dilemma HackDon’t have Netflix? Maybe you like to listen…This conversation gives you a great sense of the message of the film and much more. AND… a little HOPE!

Listen to…

Tristan Harris on Arm Chair Expert Podcasthttps://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/tristan-harris

Tristan is also the president and Co Founder of the center for humane technologies.https://www.humanetech.com/

“As long as social media companies profit from outrage, confusion, addiction, and depression, our well-being and democracy will continue to be at risk.”From the Center for Humane Technology’s Website

I didn’t mention this but… Check out the quiz mentioned in the Arm Chair Expert episode by the New York Times that asks you about your vocabulary and tells you where you are from. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/upshot/dialect-quiz-map.html (Mpls/St Paul… got it!)Shows us how we don’t choose the thoughts and contents of our own minds… the language we speak… we didn’t choose a language.. it is growing up in the spaces that we grew up.

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MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODEMusic from the Album, Synthetic Universe, by Brent a Reiland and John Lyell. Intro Music sampled from Etheral Float; Parting Music sampled from Pleiadian Sky.John [email protected]

Tired of COVID? OH MY GOODNESS.. WHO ISN’T!We all have our own version of what we are tired of. What voids we are trying to fill or what challenges we are trying to handle. What did we talk about?– What IS COVID/pandemic fatigue?– Our reality thrown into question right now. – Challenges with our “rugged individualism” and our competing need for connection.– Listening to our leaders…. Who are OUR leaders? – A working alliance and working towards a common goal through tasks– What is our personal relationship with power… power inside and outside of us. – Coping when… “I just don’t like it”– Holiday gatherings. Balancing risk and reward– Magical Thinking– Threat assessment when we haven’t experienced the consequences.

Great solutions to incorporate when we are craving to fill our senses and feel less alone when you are, in fact, alone. … blankets, baths, treats that don’t sabotage your overall goal… and more.

“Accepting the pain and deal with the stuff we really do just have to deal with right now.   This is HARD!”

Resources!

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

General Mental Health Resources

General Mental Health Resources

https://www.samhsa.gov/coronavirus

https://www.musictherapy.org/covid-19_updates_and_resources_/

https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-news-blog/power-of-music-to-cope-with-covid-19

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/11/music

Learn more about Naomi

http://naomibartley.com/

Episode 120 – Eco-Anxiety – We can’t do it all – Finding Peace in what we CAN do. With Naomi Bartleyhttps://wellnessrenpodcast.com/podcast/episode-120-eco-anxiety-we-cant-do-it-all-finding-peace-in-what-we-can-do-with-naomi-bartley/

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MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODEMusic from the Album, Synthetic Universe, by Brent a Reiland and John Lyell. Intro Music sampled from Etheral Float; Parting Music sampled from Pleiadian Sky.John [email protected]