I refuse to feel shame about naps!
I just read a post on instagram that grabbed my heart and soul and made me question a terrible story I tell myself! And now I am letting it go. Maybe you need to as well Mama 🙂 If you are up for going on this Imperfect Adventure with me there are a...
Unexpected guidance from a night shift nurse
Years ago when I was a young mom, with a special needs baby, just trying to work enough to pay my bills and take care of my kids, I was sent an unexpected angel in the form of a cranky night shift nurse. I am forever grateful to her and the lasting impact...
Never stop Learning
Over the past 6 months or so, due to the political landscape in America, I realized just how little I remembered about how our government *actually* works! So I did something about my lack of knowledge. I joined a Government for Grownups class and it is...
The Supervisor that changed everything
Having a special needs son meant that we had to engage with many professionals, both in the medical field and education system. Luckily we met a special needs supervisor along the way that set our son up for success in learning. I will be forever grateful...
I am a “Birder”
I am becoming my parents, and have officially decided to come clean about the fact that I love bird watching! It has done more for me than meets the eye though. Listen to find out why. If you are up for going on this Imperfect Adventure with me there are...
Middle school is a MESS!
Fresh out of middle school (FINALLY) for all of my kids I wanted to share some words of wisdom that I wish someone had told me. Hang in there, Mama! I promise it is going to be ok! If you are up for going on this Imperfect Adventure with me there are a...
Enneagram 8
I figured out my Enneagram type about a year ago, and it has had a significant impact on my life. Listen to today's podcast to find out how. I would love to know if you find the Enneagram as helpful as I do! If you are up for going on this Imperfect...
Why dogs are better than humans!
I am obsessed with my dogs and here are 10 reasons why! Do you have dogs? Do you agree? If you are up for going on this Imperfect Adventure with me there are a couple things for you to do. Step 1: Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode...
Vaccines: Our Story
This is probably the most controversial topic of my lifetime and until 2 years ago I had no personal story to share. But then there was a mumps outbreak on my daughter's college campus and my family was thrust into the vaccine debate whether we wanted to...
Why I became a Nurse Aromatherapist
I get this question all the time ~ "why did you leave traditional nursing to become a Nurse Aromatherapist?". It all started with my son, and I wanted to share the story with you. I hope you find encouragement and inspiration if you are facing any health...
Ask the Academics
In this age of misinformation I have realized just how much I don't know! But then I found a solution to my lack of knowledge on a few timely topics. Listen to hear what I discovered in my quest for truth. If you are up for going on this Imperfect...
The Arrogance of Medicine
I saw an interaction between nurses that really upset me, and in this episode I rant about the arrogance of it all. As a nurse the last thing I should bring in the room is arrogance. Do you agree? If you are up for going on this Imperfect Adventure with...
Questioning Faith
Another warning label, sorry guys, this is who I am! This episode I share some recent struggles I have had regarding our current political climate and my personal faith. 2020 was a wild ride for sure. I hope you will join in the conversation so we can all...
Tough Conversations
This is my first podcast with a warning, so you can decide if you want to listen! I am not afraid of having tough conversations and I would even argue that we need to get better at them as families and as a society. I would hope that you would take the...
Letting go of what isn’t serving you
Are you holding onto things that don’t serve you? I was, and then when I decided to let go… and I posted my underwear on Facebook (my poor husband)! Listen to find out why, and laugh with me. I really hope this encourages you to let go of your stuff too....
All Humans Need
What do we really need to be healthy and happy? According to a show I just binge-watched, turns out not much! I found myself contemplating this section of the final episode so deeply that I just had to share it with all of you. If you are up for going on...
Reflections on 2020
Welcome back! Today I wanted to share my unfiltered and unedited thoughts on 2020. It was full of highs and lows, as most years are, but with an unprecedented global pandemic it was a year like none we have ever experienced so it deserves it own podcast!...
Welcome to The Imperfect Adventure Podcast!
I have decided to create a daily podcast! In this first episode I’m going to explain who this podcast is for, what you can expect from it, share a little about my background as an “authority” in imperfection, and tell you what to do next (because part of...