What do you want?
This theme of "what do you want" has been coming up a lot for me lately. When this happens I feel like it is a nudge to come on and talk about it with you. Listen in for how I am processing these nudges. Today's oil sponsor is Tangerine because I love all...
Meeting like-minded Nurses
I had my first conference call with my nurse coach cohort (the people I will be spending the next 7 months with) last week and it was such a breath of fresh air!! I found so many life-minded nurses. Today's oil sponsor is Lime because it is the oil of the...
Losing the Quarantine weight
I joined Noom 4 weeks ago and wanted to give you all an update on my experience. Slow and steady wins the race, right? Today's oil sponsor is Slim & Sassy metabolic gum because it has been so helpful at curbing my cravings. I just pop a piece in and...
Zone of Genius
What is a zone of genius? I read about this concept years ago when I started by nurse entrepreneur journey but have not been able to fully implement it into my life until a couple of weeks ago. Actually, my zone of genius finally found ME! And I could not...
What is a Strengths coach?
My husband is a strength's coach and I wasn't even sure what that was when he decided it was his passion. In this episode he explains what he does and why. If you want to connect with him about his coaching practice you can find him on Facebook...
Meet my Husband!
On today's episode I wanted to have you meet my husband, Dan! He was on spring break and I seized the opportunity to grab him so we could discuss all things marriage and parenting. He is my favorite person and you will see why during this episode. Message...
Did you know I live with my Mom?
We decided to combine households with my Mother 13 years ago and I thought it might be interesting for you to hear the story. Today's oil sponsor is Console essential oil blend because this blend helped me a lot through the dark and windy road it took...
Lacing up my walking shoes
Walking is SO good for you health, but I have had a hard time embracing it as a valid form of exercise for me. Listen to this episode to find out why. 🙂 Today's oil sponsor is deep blue because I am 47 and stuff aches...often with no reason behind it, and...
What is minority harm?
Since my interview with Dr. Noorchashm this term "minority harm" has been keeping me deep in thought. I had never heard someone speak of it like he did and I just cannot shake that this deserves some more exploration. So I am starting with myself. Today's...
Why is meditation so hard for me?
One of my podcast community members asked me to talk about meditation. I suspect she thought I was good at it and have some super zen practice...well I am sorry to say that meditation is something that is REALLY hard for me. Today's oil sponsor is Align...
Happy Social Work Month!
I am so excited to introduce you to my dear friend & colleague, Elizabeth McElroy, MSW, LCSW. I was lucky enough to have her as the social worker assigned to my patients while I worked as a hospice case manager. Not only did I find a lifelong friend,...
Book Recommendation
I just finished a great book on Audible! It was called "Maybe you should talk to someone" by Lori Gottlieb and I have so many thoughts on it. I highly recommend you read it yourself and hopefully this episode convinces you. Today's oil sponsor is Tea Tree...
Bravery in the Ring
Following the interview I did a couple of weeks ago on screening before getting the COVID vaccine I got an interesting text from a friend. It led to a great conversation and so thoughts I wanted to share. If you haven't listened to that episode you...
I waited a long time for this friendship
I keep my circle of friends small for many reasons. I love people but it can be hard for me to let people all the way in. God surprised me years ago with the best friend I have always prayed for. Today's oil sponsor is Peppermint because it just makes me...
Never enough puppy talk
My brain feels very empty lately so I was struggling to decide what to chat about. I asked my podcast community and they suggested talking about my puppies again, how could I say NO?? Today's oil sponsor is Balance because it is both of my dogs favorite...
Going after my Dreams
Certification in nursing is important. It defines WHO you are in your nursing field, there are so many paths and specialities to choose from. I have been certified in a few areas during my 23+ years as a nurse but a couple of those certifications are no...
Some days suck
Some days just really suck. I don't want this podcast to become a highlight reel so I plan to share my sucky days with you, lest you let yourself believe it is all pools and freedom and happiness over here! Today's oil sponsor is Patchouli, you either...
Women in Ministry with Rev. Leah Quarles
This interview was sparked by a conversation with a friend of mine and we were discussing the continued debate around women in ministry. Should women be in leadership positions? What does the bible say? I am not an expert on the topic but I am blessed to...
Reading your own Label
My coach was helping me through a tough mental block around a project and I found it so helpful, then wondered why I couldn't have figured it out myself since the solution seemed so easy! Then she shared the concept of "reading your own label" with me. It was super...
Feeling crushed by Debt?
I texted my husband and said "How are we the people that have a pool?". We have come a LONG way and this moment was when I realized just how far. Our journey to get out from under the crushing weight of debt was 20 years in the making and today I share a...
Accountability~just what I needed (but didn’t want)!
I was very resistant to reaching out for any kind of help regarding my weight gain over the past year. I was telling myself all the things: "you know what to do", "you teach about this", "when you are ready you will start"~but what I really needed was...
Love is a 4-letter word
On today's episode I share my thoughts on a couple of podcast interviews I just recently listened to with Dr. Edith Eger, psychologist and Holocaust survivor. She is an expert on the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and there were so many...
Just Keep Scrolling
It is a jungle out there!! Especially on social media. I am exercising my "just keep scrolling" muscles, and even have a theme song. Listen in to hear my singing on my podcast debut...if you dare. Today's oil sponsor is Calmer essential oil blend. I love...
Hard Mama Days
As a Mama, some days are REALLY hard. I wish it wasn't the case but it is. I chose cheer essential oil blend as the oil sponsor because it makes me feel cheerful. It is my go-to when things feel really sad and heavy. If you think this might help you too,...