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The Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 50: How to Worry LessToday we are talking how to worry less. It's a great episode!https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/57holland?lang=engAlma 26:35-372025-07-1116 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 49: Sunshine, Smiles and AnxietyWe have been talking about small and simple things that can help reduce anxiety.  If you can implement as many of these small and simple tips as possible, I promise you will feel better.  I love the scripture from Alma 37:6 "By small and simple things are great things brought to pass. "Today’s episode is all about two simple things that can help with your overall well being: sunshine and smiling.These are two free and easy things to implement into your life.  I wanted to talk about both sunshine and smiling...2025-07-0407 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 48: Diet and AnxietyToday we’re talking about something that affects all of us—food—and how what we eat could be fueling or calming our anxiety.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/epigeneticshttps://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-017-0791-yhttps://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-017-0791-y2025-06-2711 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 47: Sleep and AnxietyToday we are going to be talking about the importance of good sleep and how it can help reduce anxiety.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17956744/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31685950/2025-06-2006 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 46: Water and Anxiety Today we are talking about how drinking water can help reduce anxiety.  Just as a reminder I am sharing all kinds of small and simple tips that can help reduce anxiety.  There is not a magic pill that can eliminate anxiety from our lives.  Typically it is a series of changes that we can incorporate into our lives that will have a major impact on anxiety.  Today we are talking about the impact drinking water can have on anxiety. Health researcher, Dr. Tracy Davenport said “Even mild dehydration affects the brain’s ability to think clea...2025-06-1306 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 45: Physical Activity and AnxietyI’m so happy you have decided to join me today as we talk about the impact our physical activity can have on anxiety.https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/large-study-finds-the-sweet-spot-for-daily-step-goalsTai Ben Shahar, a positive psychologist, declared that “not exercising” is the same as taking a depressant pill! Kelly McConigal, author of the book “The Joy of Movement” said “We need roughly 6,000 daily steps, to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.” “Lucifer will encourage you to misuse and to minimize the importance of your physical b...2025-06-0608 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 44: Thinking and AnxietyToday we are talking about the impact of our thinking on anxiety.The way we think directly impacts anxiety. This may be obvious to you if you deal with racing thoughts or what some people like to call intrusive thoughts.2025-05-3006 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 43: Meditation and AnxietyToday we are talking about meditation and how it can help reduce anxiety. President David O. McKay (1873–1970) said: “We pay too little attention to the value of meditation, a principle of devotion. . . . Meditation is the language of the soul. It is defined as ‘a form of private devotion, or spiritual exercise, consisting in deep, continued reflection on some religious theme.’ Meditation is a form of prayer. . . .“[It] is one of the most secret, most sacred doors through which we pass into the presence of the Lord.”Teachings of Presidents of the Church: D...2025-05-2308 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 42: Miracle MorningIf you are dealing with anxiety in your own life or the life of a family member you may have begun to realize that the answer is not necessarily a magic pill or one thing that you change.  The answer may come in a series of things that need to be changed.  Life is about change and becoming the best versions of ourselves and typically if you are dealing with anxiety, there is more than one change that can help. So, today I am going to dive into how changing our morning routine can be one of tho...2025-05-1608 minThe Daily Aftershock (Writing Prompt)The Daily Aftershock (Writing Prompt)Day 25 - (FREE POST) Brian Elizabeth - AKA Write a poem after a funny conversationWelcome to The Daily Aftershock Writing Prompt—a daily invitation to write from the edges of aftermath, memory, rupture, and repair.Each day, you'll receive a short, charged prompt designed to crack something open. There are no rules, only resonance. Use these however you need: to begin a poem, to open your diary, to find your voice again.Me and Rhian Elizabeth had a funny chat on Instagram the other day about how when she was young she wore a t-shirt with her name on it. I suggested she make one for me. Th...2025-05-1002 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 41: Do The ThingHave you ever had trouble doing something?  It can be anything.  Maybe you are having trouble exercising, making your bed or even making a phone call.  Today we are talking about how to do those things we don’t want to do and how doing things we don’t want to do can actually reduce anxiety and increase our confidence.Source: Things That Aren't Doing the Thing​2025-05-0905 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 40: How Listening to Others Can Reduce AnxietyToday I am talking about the power of stories:  How Listening to Others Can Ease Our Anxiety.  I think we have all had the thoughts “No one gets it or no one understands what I am going through.”  These types of thoughts can create feelings of overwhelm and loneliness.  From those feelings we have a tendency to pull away from others.Guess what loves isolation- you guessed it, anxiety.  2025-05-0206 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 39: Doing Things From LoveToday we are talking about doing things for the right reasons and how that can help us reduce anxiety.When we do things from love, our anxiety naturally starts to melt away. And something magical happens—other people begin to notice.We want to serve others, from a place of love and not have any hidden agendas, like trying to change someone else.2025-04-2906 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 38: What is Possible?Matthew 19:26:“With God all things are possible!”2025-04-1806 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 37: Short AnswersProverbs 17:272025-04-1105 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 36: OverwhelmThis is such a great episode on understanding overwhelm and how to manage your mind.Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."2025-04-0406 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode: 35: Forgiveness“If we can find forgiveness in our hearts for those who have caused us hurt and injury, we will rise to a higher level of self-esteem and well-being. Some recent studies show that people who are taught to forgive become “less angry, more hopeful, less depressed, less anxious and less stressed,” which leads to greater physical well-being. Another of these studies concludes “that forgiveness … is a liberating gift [that] people can give to themselves.”James E. Faust “The Healing Power of Forgiveness,” General Conference April 2007 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/the-healing-power-of-forgiveness?lang=engFred Luskin, in Carri...2025-03-2807 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 34: #WEDOHARDTHINGSRalph Waldo Emerson "That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased.”2025-03-2105 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 33: Acceptance + ConfidenceToday's small and simple tip comes from Eli Lebowitz's book "Breaking Free of Child Anxiety."2025-03-1406 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 32: Seek First to UnderstandFind out what is going on inside your child's brain!2025-03-0704 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 31: Small and Simple ThingsThis is the first of my "Small and Simple" episodes.Today's tip: Implement the concepts into your life. 2025-02-2805 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 30: Uncertainty and AnxietyToday we are talking about uncertainty and its link to anxiety.  I will give you some tips on how to manage this uncertainty in yourself and how to teach your kids how to manage uncertainty.. I decided to create this specific podcast because I have experienced a LOT of uncertainty in my life.  I’ll give you a little background into my life before I share what has been happening. President Russell M. Nelson “The Joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our live...2025-02-2118 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 29: Be on OffenseWe are talking about living our lives on offense and how doing this can reduce anxiety in our lives. I’m not talking about being offended. I am talking about choosing to not live defensively, but instead choosing to live our lives offensively. When we are living our lives on defense we are constantly reacting to what is happening around us.  We react to what others say and do and we may not always be happy with the way we are acting and this can create anxiety for us.  When we don't like the way we s...2025-02-1419 minThe Piskie TrapThe Piskie TrapLocal ghost stories with the Cornish BirdIn this episode we chat with writer, blogger and podcaster Elizabeth Dale aka 'The Cornish Bird' to discuss some of our favourite local ghost stories and how they're connected to local history.If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrapHere's an Amazon link where you can get Peter Underwood's 'Ghosts of Cornwall': https://amzn.to/42QFs42 This is a paid link - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchasesHere's a...2025-02-141h 33The Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 28: The Way We Speak About Others and AnxietyToday, we’re diving into a topic that’s often overlooked: the way we speak about others and its impact on anxiety—for both the person speaking and those around them. We will also talk about why we don’t want to talk poorly of others, how to stop our negative talk, and how to speak more positively of others.    The way we speak about others may seem harmless or even entertaining at the moment it is happening, however those seemingly innocent discussions may quietly feed anxiety and stress in your life.   N. Eldon Tann...2025-02-0717 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 27: Self Talk and AnxietyToday’s topic is about the way we speak about ourselves and the impact that can have on anxiety. The way we talk about ourselves has a positive or negative affect on the way we feel. When we have negative language about ourselves we fill our lives with anxiety. We will talk about how we very easily, without even realizing we are doing it, speak poorly of ourselves. We will discuss how to stop our poor language habits so that we can find more peace and confidence. John 6:35, 41, 48, 51 ...2025-01-3120 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 26: Be Your Best Self and AnxietyToday we are talking about how being our best selves can reduce anxiety. Anxiety is a natural response to stress and can stem from the fear that we are not good enough.  Being our best selves is one of the ways that we can combat anxiety.  When we decide that we will always be our best selves, meaning we show up in the world as the very best person we know how to be, we align ourselves with our values and we begin to reduce anxiety in our lives. Each of us is re...2025-01-2419 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 25: Failure and AnxietyWayne Gretsky “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” “I urge youth to not take counsel of their fears. I hope they will not say, 'I’m not smart enough to study chemical engineering; hence, I’ll study something less strenuous. I can’t apply myself sufficiently well to study this difficult subject or in this difficult field; hence, I’ll choose the easier way.' I plead with youth to choose the hard way and to tax their talents, and our Heavenly Father will make them equal to their tasks. If one should stumb...2025-01-1725 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 24: Procrastination and AnxietyToday we are talking about how procrastination can create anxiety. I am going to give you some tips on how to stop procrastinating which will help with anxiety.  You are going to love it! Procrastination is essentially not keeping commitments to ourselves.  When we aren’t keeping commitments to ourselves we don’t trust ourselves.  Which is crazy, because we actually have complete control over ourselves.  We are the ones that create our own lives.  We are in the driver’s seat and the sooner we realize this truth the sooner we begin to have more peace...2025-01-1020 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 23: Goals and AnxietyWe are talking about how having goals can help us reduce anxiety.  I’m very excited about this topic because I know it will help a lot of people realize why setting goals is so awesome and why people who set goals have a tendency to have less anxiety in their lives and more confidence.   “A Theory of Goal Setting and Task Performance.” Matthew 19:26 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3827458/ “First, think about your life and set your priorities...2025-01-0318 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 22: Don't Take Anything PersonallyI love today’s topic:   I had 3 names I vacillated between for today’s topic: It’s not about you. Don’t take anything personally You’re special, but you're not that special. We are going to dig into how you can find peace and reduce anxiety when you stop making everything about you.   We will talk about why we make things all about us, and how this causes us to have anxiety.  Then we will talk about how to stop doing this so that we can have peace....2024-12-2016 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 21: Control, Anxiety and PeaceYou will love today’s topic on control and anxiety. One of the things I have come across again and again while coaching and in my own life is the desire to want people to behave in specific ways.   This desire to force others to act the way we think is best can create anxiety in our lives.  This is because we can’t control others.   When you understand this concept you will begin to see it everywhere and it will change your relationships and your life for the better. htt...2024-12-1323 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 20: Service and AnxietyI am excited to share a great way to reduce anxiety with you today and it is through service. We will talk about why serving can calm our anxious minds down. There are actually studies that found that people who serve regularly have lower levels of anxiety and depression than those who do not serve regularly.  "29 Gifts" by Cami Walker Russell M. Nelson: When sore trials come upon us, it’s time to deepen our faith in God, to work hard, and to serve others. Then He will heal our bro...2024-12-0617 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 19: Trusting God and AnxietyWe are talking today about the power we can bring into our lives when we trust God.  You may be thinking- wait I already trust God, so why would she do an episode on this.   When you hear some of the concepts in this episode you will get excited about how trusting God can help you feel so much better about what is happening in your family.   I will share some of the ways that trusting the Lord can significantly reduce anxiety, for you and your children, and bring peace into your life. “Doubt y...2024-11-2219 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 19: Trusting God and AnxietyWe are talking today about the power we can bring into our lives when we trust God.  You may be thinking- wait I already trust God, so why would she do an episode on this.   When you hear some of the concepts in this episode you will get excited about how trusting God can help you feel so much better about what is happening in your family.   I will share some of the ways that trusting the Lord can significantly reduce anxiety, for you and your children, and bring peace into your life. ...2024-11-2225 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 18: Fear and AnxietyToday's topic on fear is a game changer.   We are going to talk about what happens when we parent from a place of fear. “If ye are prepared ye shall not fear.” D&C 38:30 “The command to ‘fear not’ is found ninety-six times in the scriptures. ‘Be not afraid ‘ is found twenty eight times. ‘Be not troubled’ is found five times. ‘Do not fear, ‘ three times. ‘Ye shall not fear,’ four times. ‘Be of good cheer,’ thirteen times. That is a total of 149 admonitions fr...2024-11-1516 minThe Divine Worth PodcastThe Divine Worth PodcastEp 13: Gaining Strength from an Eternal Perspective with Elizabeth Wallis In this episode of Divine Worth, Elizabeth Wallis shares how a mission call for her parents shifted her perspective on sacrifice and helped her feel the Savior’s love during a difficult time. She also opens up about her struggle with perfectionism, learning to let go of unrealistic expectations and connect more authentically with others. Elizabeth emphasizes the power of self-talk, reminding us that how we speak to ourselves shapes our confidence, our growth, and our ability to recognize our divine worth. Action Step: Elizabeth encourages listeners to keep an eternal perspective. This we...2024-11-1440 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 17: GratitudeThanks for being here today! I’m excited about today’s topic - gratitude and the impact it can have on anxiety. We are going to discuss how gratitude can physically and mentally impact our bodies and how it helps us feel less anxious in our daily lives. We will also talk about how an attitude of gratitude can impact others in a positive way. Elder Dieter H. Uchtdorf “A Higher Joy,” April 2024, General Conference. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/35uchtdorf?lang=eng 2024-11-0818 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 16: Envy and AnxietyToday we are talking about envy. We will discuss how envy is linked to anxiety and practical steps to reduce both. “Atlas of the Heart,” Brené Brown, pg. 25-27 “There are going to be times in our lives when someone else gets an unexpected blessing or receives some special recognition. May I plead with us not to be hurt--and certainly not to feel envious--when good fortune comes to another person? We are not diminished when someone else is added upon. We are not in a race against each other to see who is...2024-11-0120 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 15: ParadigmsToday I am going to talk about how changing a paradigm can have a huge impact on reducing anxiety.   We will talk about what a paradigm is and how there is a specific paradigm that causes so many people misery, one that when you understand it, you can begin to change this paradigm and mental health will improve. “Paradigms are a multitude of habits passed down from generation to generation, and they manifest themselves in many ways.  Paradigms are the way you view yourself, the world, and opportunity.  They are how you approa...2024-10-2513 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 14: Holding SpaceToday's topic Holding Space came to me as I was talking with a friend about her child.  She was telling me about a distressing conversation she had with her daughter and how she didn’t know how to respond.  The concept of holding space is a very helpful place to start when someone is upset.   Today I am going to explain the concept of holding space and how holding space can: Relieve the internal tension that contributes to anxiety and how holding space fosters a safe, calm and accepting environment. The benefit of holdin...2024-10-1819 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 13: Get CuriousToday we are talking about how curiosity can reduce anxiety in ourselves and with our children.  Curiosity is a simple tool we can use that can improve relationships in our families and with friends. Curiosity also has the ability to strengthen us.  Thank you for being here- you are going to love what you hear today. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey, pg. 239 “Good leaders ask great questions that inspire others to dream more, think more, learn more, do more, and...2024-10-1120 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 12: Future SelfIn today's episode we are talking about our future selves.  Anxiety can often stem from uncertainty about the future. When you have a clear vision of your future self, you are able to reduce anxiety because you have given yourself direction and purpose.  Knowing who you want to become helps ground your present actions and decisions and this reduces anxiety.  You may know who you would like to be, but maybe you can’t figure out how to become that person.  Or you may not even think it’s possible to become a better version of yours...2024-10-0425 minOwn Your CreativityOwn Your CreativityVision Fest Speaker Carrie Wallis 161 Carrie Wallis - Connect With Your Inner Power   About the talk: To go deeper on the themes from my two talks of empowering yourself, reclaiming your voice, recognising your self-worth. I have a simple yet impactful exercise to help you connect deeply with your sense of empowerment and self-worth The aim being to help you connect with your inner power, recognize your self-worth, and affirm your right to be heard. About Carrie: Carrie Wallis is a best-selling author and coach who empowers healers and entrepreneurs to build profitable businesses. With 20+ years of experience, s...2024-10-0225 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 11: The Power of LoveToday we are talking about love and the power it has to make positive changes.   We will also discuss why we always want to choose to love above every other option. And how choosing to love reduces anxiety and brings great results. https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/arun-gandhi/reflections-peace/ Arun Gandhi, BYU Speeches “Reflections of Peace,” 1999.  2024-09-2717 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 10: Adversity Part 2This is Episode 10 and part two of my Adversity podcast. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to part 1 on adversity, I invite you to go back and listen.   Today we are going to be talking about how adversity has the ability to benefit our lives. I’m super excited about this episode because I know the concepts were a huge paradigm shift for me and helped me view the world differently and they helped me feel more joy and peace. These ideas also have helped me reduce anxiety when challenges come m...2024-09-2025 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 9: Adversity Part 1Today we are talking about Adversity.  This will be a two part podcast.  The first part we will be discussing the lie that the world tells us which is: Life should be free from trials, challenges, and adversity.  We will talk about why this isn’t true and how this belief hurts us. We will also discuss the power we bring into our lives when we can expect that challenges will be a part of our lives. 2024-09-1318 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 8: Buffering and AddictionToday I am talking about Buffering.  Buffering is what leads to addictive behavior. We are going to discuss exactly what Buffering is… Why we buffer… why would want to stop buffering.  And, how we stop buffering. When I really began to understand buffering, my mind was blown.  You are going to love what I am teaching today. It will change the way you look at addictive behavior and you are going to know the best and most powerful ways to change any behavior you do not want to have happeni...2024-09-0621 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 7: Feel Your FeelingsToday we are talking about feelings.  The feelings we like to feel and the ones we don’t like to feel.  We will be discussing why we don’t want to ignore our feelings and why avoiding our feelings can cause anxiety and stress as well as physical problems.  We will talk about what we can do to process our feelings in a healthy way. There is a bonus meditation podcast that walks you through feeling your feelings.  We will also be talking about how feeling our feelings can increase our confidence. It’s g...2024-08-3024 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeBonus Meditation "Feel Your Feelings."There is great power in learning to process a feeling. This meditation will help you focus on what is happening inside your body when you are experiencing a feeling.2024-08-3006 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 6: Decision MakingToday we are talking about decision making.  When we master the ability to make decisions we can begin to shape our lives to be the very best they can possibly be.  We will discuss practical strategies that can help us make choices that lead to greater success and fulfillment.   We will talk about how our confidence can grow when we become better decision makers. We will also talk about why we often move into confusion, paralysis and overwhelm when we are trying to make decisions and how to get out of that confusion, para...2024-08-2328 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 5: Joyful ThinkingToday we are discussing how to think joyfully.  This episode has the power to change your life, for the better, forever.   I’m going to teach you how to stop ruminating and how to get the negative thinking that plagues you out of your head.   You will learn how to take control of your thinking and gain power over your thoughts. If you have ever felt plagued by intrusive thoughts, this episode is for you! You will be happy you listened!Links:"Inspiring Music, Worthy Thoughts" Elder Boyd K. Packe...2024-08-1620 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 4: Empowered by ResponsibilityYou are going to love today's episode!Today we are talking about taking responsibility for our lives. We will talk about HOW responsibility allows you to have power over the results you are getting in your life.   We will discuss HOW to unleash your personal power over the way you feel, by being responsible.   We also go into HOW taking responsibility for the results in our lives gives us the power to be the best versions of ourselves. “Between stimulus and response there is a space.  In that space is our p...2024-08-0923 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 2: BreatheThe way we breathe can impact anxiety for better or for worse. Have you ever been so tense that you notice your heart is racing, your muscles are tight, you have sweaty palms and you are shallowly breathing?  When our brains sense a threat to our survival our bodies respond.   Our brains like to warn us of any trouble that may be at hand.  This is good, we want our minds to protect our lives.  Our bodies respond to our brains often before we realize the threat at hand. Some...2024-08-0226 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 3: PerfectionismToday we will be talking about perfectionism.  We will discuss what it means to be a perfectionist.  How perfectionism can serve us and how it can hold us back in our lives.  We will talk about how perfectionism stems from fear. We will discuss how perfectionism is a form of manipulation and control and how it is addictive.  We will learn ways to manage perfectionism so that we can live to our full potential, accomplish great things and become the best versions of ourselves. It’s going to be a great episode!"A Complet...2024-08-0221 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeEpisode 1: Self CompassionToday we are talking about embracing self compassion and nurturing your inner friend as we allow ourselves to be human. Self compassion allows us to bring a transformative power into our lives when we treat ourselves with kindness, understanding and empathy.   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7669250/"Tiny Habits" B.J. Fogg"Gifts of Imperfection" Brené Brown"The Book of Joy" Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Douglas Abrams"Compassion" Elder Ulisses Soares 2024-08-0220 minWilliam Wallis For AmericaWilliam Wallis For AmericaAnne Elizabeth Funder - Compassion Fueled By GriefAnne Funder lost her son to Fentanyl, and he was not a drug user. She told her story at the Republican National Convention. And now her compassion to sound the alarm for others and America is fueled by her grief. She informs people to not only talk to your kids more about the dangers of experimenting, but informing others of many other statistics involving deaths from Fentanyl that I think everyone should be alarmed about. And then she has an interesting message about how Donald Trump is expanding his base.2024-07-3028 minThe Joyful LifeThe Joyful LifeIntroduction to The Joyful Life PodcastThe joyful life podcast positively approaches living your best life. We will address increasing joy and discuss the “small and simple” changes that can help move your home to a place of confidence, joy and peace.  Elizabeth Wallis is a parent of four.  She understands your desire to live your fullest, biggest and most confident life. When you make positive changes, you can impact generations.  There is no magic bullet that creates joy or conquers anxiety. But, there are multiple ways to live a happy, fulfilled, confident and joyful life. Using faith based principles Elizabeth...2024-07-1907 minParentingUParentingUBreastfeeding Blues - Tips for New Moms Navigating breastfeeding challenges can feel overwhelming for many new moms. Elizabeth Wallis, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, shares her personal journey with breastfeeding and encourages moms to take care of themselves and know it’s OK if things don’t go as planned. Listen to your body and your baby. A fed baby is best.  Read more from Dr. Wallis on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/childrens-health/new-moms-take-care-of-your-mental-health/ Learn more about Dr. Wallis: https://doctors.ololchildrens.org/provider/Elizabeth+Nicole+Wallis/1878375   Watch this episode: https://youtu.be...2024-05-2301 minThe Opera Glasses PodcastThe Opera Glasses PodcastWallis Giunta: The Quintessential CreatorPrepare to be captivated as the extraordinary Irish-Canadian mezzo-soprano Wallis Giunta graces our podcast. She makes her Carnegie Hall debut tonight singing Christian Muthspiel’s brand-new arrangement of Kurt Weill 's The Seven Deadly Sins. Wallis, a mother and a luminary on the international opera stage, dives deep into how she successfully balances her career and motherhood.  Transitioning from the personal to the professional, we turn our spotlight to the shifting tides within the opera industry. Don't miss this resonant episode which  echoes with advice, anecdotes, and the pure joy of opera.All episod...2024-04-1225 min