What’s on top for me today is all about choices!  

We make thousands of choices daily, but some decisions leave a permanent mark. We don’t always see the impact of our choices right away, but every decision plants a seed.   Join me today as I reflect on how the process of making choices aligns or does not align with the values that bring me closer to the path I want to journey on.

“Your life changes the moment you make a new, congruent, and committed decision." — T Tony Robbins

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I recently discovered a definition of fear that has really changed how I go through my life's experiences. It’s really simple and it’s really hard… Yet, I have practiced it and it works!    Join me today as I talk about tools that work to limit fear and for staying in the present moment. 

Music: Beauty Lives in Me by Johannes Bornlof.   

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In this season opening episode I share some insight about where my happy place is.  These solo episodes are meant to be short, to give you a short break from whatever you're doing, and maybe even be inspirational.  

What’s on top for me today is about perceptions people make by looking at me and where I feel most safe and at home, which really boils down to where is my happy place?  

What's on top for your today?  Where are your tanks filled up?  Where, what or with whom is your happy place?

Enjoy a closing high energy song "Feel the Energy" by Katnip featuring Emmi (Epidemic Sound)

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Welcome to What’s On Top! I’m so glad you pressed play today. This is the space where I get to share what’s been on my mind, in my heart, or just in the air around me lately.  Each episode will be a mix of personal stories, trending topics, and things that just deserve a little spotlight.  Sometimes I’ll be solo, and sometimes I’ll have a friend to talk with.  I know you’ve got a million things on your plate, so thanks for letting me be part of your day. 

More episodes coming soon!

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Welcome back to Inside OUT.  As we come to the end of another calendar year, I, like so many of you, have been reflecting on the past 12 months.  In this episode I talk about 8 tools, with a focus on internal de-cluttering.   

“To let go does not mean to get rid of. To let go means to let be. When we let be with compassion, things come and go on their own.”  - Jack Kornfield

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In part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Adam Potts,  Adam and I continue discussing holistic mind-body practices for better health and well-being.  In this episode, we revisit the tool PEMS, talk about the power of connection and Adam shares how the principles of Tai Chi and Yoga can influence our everyday wellness. 

Dr. Adam Potts is a physical therapist, mindfulness, yoga and tai chi practitioner and instructor (among many other things).    For more information about Adam and how to get involved with the Begin with Breath on-line studio, go to https://www.beginwithbreath.com.

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Dr. Adam Potts is a physical therapist, mindfulness, yoga and tai chi practitioner (among many other things) joining the show today.  In this episode, Adam talks about his struggle  with addiction and isolation, his resilience and love, and his self-compassion and North Star.  Adam will share information about meditation and how to get started, the easy way.  

For more information about Adam and his on-line studio, go to https://www.beginwithbreath.com.

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In the season opening episode I share some of my struggle with starting this podcast, my "analysis paralysis", but really the podcast is just the event that got me going deeper.  It could be writing a paper, having a hard conversation, starting to take back your health....anything we are not doing and want to do.  Is my perfectionism being used as a shield and stalling tactic?  What is the perfectionism covering up?  I will explore these, and other questions, that come up when we are stuck.  I will also talk you through 7 tools on how to  move through the stage of being stuck. 

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Take a listen to a short introduction to my new podcast Inside Out.  Expanding on the original podcast, Opening the Heart,  we go even deeper into our ever changing lives and uncover the gifts, tools and bright light we each have.

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Today's guest is Kimberly Gazzo, North Idaho Pride Alliance Community Builder, fierce loving parent of a transgender child, minister and LGBTQ faith community advocate.   Kimberly will share part of her journey of parenting a transgender child and living out her faith with the LGTBQ community.  If you would like to contact Kimberly email [email protected]. 

Below is a list of resources for parents of a LGBTQ child, LGBTQ faith communities and general resources on gender and sexuality. 

PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.  PLFAG was founded in 1973 after the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son. PFLAG.org.  If you are interested in starting back up a chapter in Coeur d’Alene please contact [email protected].  

Harmony is non-profit organization whose mission is to provide advocacy, education, and resources for Queer voices in Community of Christ with a shared vision of full participation. https://www.harmony.lgbt/

Human Rights Campaign.  Resources for people with transgender family members. https://www.hrc.org/resources/resources-for-people-with-transgender-family-members

Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.   Their website is filled with education, concepts of gender and sexuality, on-line programs and groups and other useful resources.  https://www.genderspectrum.org

For a list of LGBTQ affirming churches, and other resources, in the Coeur d’Alene area visit the North Idaho Pride Alliance website: https://www.nipridealliance.com/resources

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