Episode 118 – Chris Godsey – A Man Working to End Violence and Navigating our Hierarchical Culture

Episode 118 – Chris Godsey – A Man Working to End Violence and Navigating our Hierarchical Culture

 
 
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“Trying to create a new normal where no one uses violence against anyone.”  A pretty big goal, yes! He and Men as Peace Makers recognize that. Yet it is one the organization is mindfully working towards all the time. Chris works in a program called Domestic Violence Restorative Circles at Men as Peacemakers in Duluth, MN.  He has been doing… Read more »

Ren Rant 3 – Philosophical Rant Inspired by The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

Ren Rant 3 – Philosophical Rant Inspired by The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Ran Rant

 
 
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I LOVE Brené Brown! I take a few concepts from her book… fitting in, belonging as well as the word Courage… and share thoughts inspired while reading that arose for me about culture and our courage to find our place of true belonging instead of trying to fit in. She is on my list of people I want to be… Read more »

Episode 116 – A Book Chat – From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty

Episode 116 – A Book Chat – From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty

 
 
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Judy shares some thoughts from and about the book titled, From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty.  Doughty advocates and educates for death positivity and funeral reform.  YUP, that SURE IS a thing… it is brilliant! Caitlin Doughty is arguably one of the most famous morticians… maybe ever??. She has an intriguing… Read more »

Episode 115 – Re-framing our Projects, Time and To-Do Lists – Inspired by Tim Minchin and David Allen

Episode 115 – Re-framing our Projects, Time and To-Do Lists – Inspired by Tim Minchin and David Allen

 
 
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If you are someone who feels like your art,  project, book, podcast episode…eh-hem… is NOT ever ready for release… or that your to do list is NEVER done!     Take a listen. I’m sharing my thoughts on an insightful reflection I had, created by a synergistic smash up.  Inspired by a quote from an interview with comedian Tim Minchin and the… Read more »

Episode 114 – Centurion Olympics – Find Focus and Motivation – Dr. Peter Attia’s Idea

Episode 114 – Centurion Olympics – Find Focus and Motivation – Dr. Peter Attia’s Idea

 
 
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We all KNOW that we need to keep our body moving and in shape.  Many of us struggle to make that happen for ourselves for a myriad of reasons. And… we struggle on knowing what to do and WHY we are REALLY doing it.  We know we want to feel good and be in the best shape we can as… Read more »

Episode 113 – Santa… A Story – A Contemplation – with Kari Becken

Episode 113 – Santa… A Story – A Contemplation – with Kari Becken

 
 
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Kari, my unexpected frequent side kick, shares a great story that I heard her share at an event.  (Story within).  I find myself interested in people and their Santa experiences.  This is a great story about the lengths a family will go to keep the mystery alive! I share a little of my experiences and contemplations on Santa. And I… Read more »

Episode 112 – Ren Rant 2 – Our Bodies in Twenty Years of Sitting – An Artists Take – With Kari Becken

Episode 112 – Ren Rant 2 – Our Bodies in Twenty Years of Sitting – An Artists Take – With Kari Becken
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We invite Kari Becken for another “rant” This time we react to and discuss this article… Life-sized model shows what office workers might look like in 20 years https://news.sky.com/story/life-sized-model-shows-what-office-workers-might-look-like-in-20-years-11843868?fbclid=IwAR3l8lsnNLT0IMzX87NoSqr8EKhW7qPkyUkJIPk0kb7g06mqcxxj4fgWT_A Emma shows how office workers might look in 20 years according to William Higham..  Looking to address concerns about health issues in the UK as people’s desk/computer jobs continue to replaces… Read more »

Episode 111 – Holidays – Awareness and Ideas to Lessen the Added Stress for us and those around us – with Cookie Kilian

Episode 111 – Holidays – Awareness and Ideas to Lessen the Added Stress for us and those around us – with Cookie Kilian

 
 
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For MOST of us holiday time adds stuff! Lots of shift and change from the norm.  How can we find our stasis with the variance in schedules, additional activities, to do lists, food environments, friends and family time that we want but can also be a lot to manage. Cookie and I share bunches of thoughts, tips, reminders to help… Read more »

Episode 110 – A Taste of Working with a Positivity Coach with Lexi of WhySheWhistles – Part 2

Episode 110 – A Taste of Working with a Positivity Coach with Lexi of WhySheWhistles – Part 2

 
 
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Lexi tells the story of her self development journey starting at 8th grade.  She shares the challenges and wins that brought about WhySheWhistles and what it has turned into today. What did we talk about? More about Why She Whistles Creating communities of like mind and like mission for support Goal Getter Workshop Dec 28th  in Duluth MN. Our law… Read more »

Episode 109 – Our Words and the Law of Attraction with Lexi of WhySheWhistles – Part 1

Episode 109 – Our Words and the Law of Attraction with Lexi of WhySheWhistles – Part 1

 
 
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Lexi tells the story of her self development journey starting at 8th grade.  She shares the challenges and wins that brought about WhySheWhistles and what it has turned into today. What we talked about… She shares her inspiration and mission. What the law of attraction means to her and where she puts her focus. Our words, the law of attraction… Read more »