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Western EditionHidden Pasadena: The Children of the LiberatorAfter the Civil War, many of the children of the anti-slavery crusader who attempted to raid Harper’s Ferry, John Brown, sought new lives and peace in the far West, including Pasadena. This episode shares the story of the Brown brothers and their sister, the recent activism surrounding preserving local post-Civil War era sites, and why this history is critically important to local teachers and students.To see images related to this episode, please visit dornsife.usc.edu/icw.Western Edition is hosted by William Deverell and produced by Av...2024-10-0826 min
Open Your Eye44: Anxiety vs. InspirationLately I've been feeling a lot of pressure around different aspects of my life. It got me thinking where it stems from and if it's because of what I want to do or because I think it's what I *should* be doing. I hope this helps others who find themselves in a similar predicament.2024-03-0117 minOpen Your Eye43: The Power of Decision2024-02-2315 minOpen Your Eye42: Seeing is BelievingIf you can see it, then you can be it. I believe that wholeheartedly. But what happens when your example isn't ideal or the good example you had is associated with your trauma? Well, that's the dilemma I've found myself in and in this episode you'll here my process that realization in real time. Hopefully my message will help someone else process as well.2024-02-1621 minOpen Your Eye41: Clean HouseI'm a firm believer that when you declutter your physical space, you declutter your mental and emotional space as well. In this episode I talk about my experience with decluttering and reducing the amount of stuff in my home and how it's changed my life.2024-02-0918 minOpen Your Eye40: Breaking the CycleHave you ever heard the saying "The universe will keep hitting you with the same lessons in cycles until you learn."? Well, that's what this episode is all about. In order to break the cycle, we have to look within.2024-02-0218 minOpen Your Eye39: Broken Hearts & BoundariesIf you've ever had your heart broken, this episode is for you. If you've ever been betrayed by the one you love, this episode is for you. If you need help and perspective grieving a loss, this episode is for you.I've noticed a lot of heartbreaks recently, one being my own. So, I wanted to share my personal experience and hopefully help someone else heal as well.2024-01-2636 minOpen Your Eye38: Why I Don't Do New Years ResolutionsI know New Year is a time of resolutions and "starting fresh" with a "clean slate" but I don't subscribe to that notion. I'll tell you why in this episode and also share how I view this time of year and what's in store for me this year and beyond.2024-01-1930 minOpen Your Eye37: Where I've Been & Where I'm GoingThis episode is LONG overdue. 10 months overdue, in fact.Thank you to everyone who was patient and waited. I'm so happy to be back with you all. In this episode, I'm catching you up on what I've been up to these past 10 months and where I see this podcast going.2024-01-1233 min
Nashville Tour StopEPISODE 100 (Part 1) - Aaron Schilb & Our Friends, Fans, and Fams' Favorite MemoriesWE MADE IT! ONE HUNDRED EPISODES! We've got a supersized three part special episode that's divided into three separate episodes for your listening pleasure.So on Part 1 of our Centennial podcast episode host Aaron Schilb gives a brief background into the history of Nashville Tour Stop, then we've got a special treat from some of our live show community's favorite memories, and then Aaron shares some of his personal favorite memories and experiences of being the person behind Nashville's friendliest community...the Nashville Tour Stop.Follow Aaron Schilb on social media at @theaaronschilb...2023-10-261h 19Open Your Eye36: I've Never Felt God in a ChurchThe title of this episode may be triggering to some but I explain and go into a lot of detail about it. I talk about my personal experience with the higher power, my struggle with belief, and what feels aligned with me.2023-05-1920 minOpen Your Eye35: Your Timeline isn't Always the Best TimelineHave you ever pushed for something to happen the way that you wanted it to happen, when you wanted it to happen? Yeah, me too. In this episode, I talk about how that usually never works out and why.2023-05-1217 minOpen Your Eye34: Work Smarter Not HarderAs you can see from the title, this episode is all about: working smarter, not harder, knowing when to quit, and how "taking the easy route" isn't always a bad thing.2023-04-2818 minOpen Your Eye33: [Interview] Life After an Abusive RelationshipThis week's episode is a little different. A good friend of mine, Lex Shipley, interviewed me about my life during and after an abusive relationship. If you've been here for a while, some of this will be things you've heard before but I guarantee you there's some things you haven't heard. I hope you like this one, we're thinking of doing a part 2. Stay tuned!2023-04-281h 03Open Your Eye32: Why Are You Tolerating It?If there was ever a time I embodied the older sister you never had...it's in this episode. There will be quite a few F bombs and other words being dropped so, listener discretion is advised. Get ready for the rough love session you didn't know you needed.2023-04-0719 minOpen Your Eye31: Nothing Goes as PlannedIts normal to have a plan for how you want something to happen. However, if you allow yourself to develop tunnel vision around your plan, you may miss out on other opportunities to achieve it. Opportunities that could end up being better than you could have ever imagined it!2023-03-3118 minOpen Your Eye30: Protect Your EnergyYou've probably heard the saying "protect your energy" but how do you actually go about doing that? In this episode, I cover 5 ways you can protect your energy. And buckle up because I'm embodying the big sister you might not have but you NEED, but my message is wrapped in love.2023-03-2425 minOpen Your Eye29: Growing PainsFriday AND St. Patrick's Day!? 🍀 In this episode I talk about outgrowing relationships as you continue to grow. As always, it's coupled with a personal story, but you'll have to press play to hear it. Have a happy and safe holiday everyone!2023-03-1718 minOpen Your Eye28: Finding Your PurposeSomeone asked me the other day, "Have you ever felt like you weren't living? Like your mind was running away from you?" My answer was "Oh yeah, I have definitely felt like that before...but I haven't in a long tome."If you're in a season where you feel stuck or you feel like you're just going through the motions, this episode is for you. I'll be talking about a time where I felt that way and the steps I took to get out of it and find my purpose.2023-03-1018 minOpen Your Eye27: Means of EscapeIn this episode I talk about vices. We all have them. Some are healthy and some...not so much. If we're not careful, our vices can become addictions as we use them to cope with our trauma. I'll tell you my story and my own personal vices and hopefully that will help you on your journey as well.If you're wanting to quit smoking and need support, this is he text service I've been using for motivational texts and support: https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquittingAtomic Habits by James Clearhttps://www.audible.com/pd/1524779261?s...2023-03-0322 minOpen Your Eye26: It's Time to Forgive YourselfIn this episode I talk about a few things and time periods in my life that I haven't forgiven myself for, one very hard one in particular. Are you still beating yourself up for decisions you made in the past? Ways of thinking you've had before but have since grown past? Then this episode is for you!2023-02-2428 minOpen Your Eye25: Living with AnxietyIn this episode I talk about anxiety, which is something I know affects a lot of people...myself included. You'll hear about my journey with it, my life with it, and how I've been able to self manage it. I love hearing feedback! So, feel free to DM me on IG @air_wren or @eryn_yourspiritualguru and let me know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear me discuss.2023-02-1720 minOpen Your Eye24: A Lesson in AttitudeIn this episode we're going to dissect a quote from Charles Swindoll that says "Life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it." Your attitude can make or break so many aspects of your life so tune in to hear my perspective.2023-02-1015 minOpen Your Eye23: The 20's JourneyNews flash: You're not supposed to have your whole life figured out in your 20s. Trust me, I'm turning 30 on Sunday and I'm just getting started! Listen in to hear my journey through my 20s. DM me on IG @air_wren and let me know what age has been your favorite so far.2023-02-0325 minOpen Your Eye22: I Found God When I Found MyselfIn this episode, I come clean about the religion I was raised in and how I found and developed my own relationship with god after I left it. I share a lot of personal beliefs in this episode but let me be clear, they are MY personal beliefs. As always, take what resonates and leave what doesn't.To watch this episode Live, subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@erynharper4Please don't be shy, I would LOVE to hear from you. Tell me what episodes you love and what you want to hear...2023-01-2720 minOpen Your Eye21: Trauma ResurfacedIn this episode, I talk about two instances of trauma that I've experienced that both affected my work life. I also share how I was able to overcome and rise above it. I hope it will help you do the same.CW: This episode contains mention of death, suicidal ideations, and physical assault.2023-01-2028 minOpen Your Eye20: Alignment - Declare, Match, & ReceiveI've been wanting to make an episode on alignment for a HOT minute but I knew it would happen when the time was right. Recently I've really seen the affects of alignment in my life in a very short time frame. Tune in to hear what I believe are the 3 steps to getting into alignment.2023-01-1320 minOpen Your Eye19: Potential is an IllusionHappy New Year and congratulations, we're in another Mercury Retrograde. I don't know about you but ever since it started on Dec 29th, I've felt a shift in my energy and mindset...for the better. They say you're not supposed to make any drastic changes during retrograde but I felt like I was moved to and it resulted in a major epiphany that you're going to hear me talk about in this episode. Hopefully this will help me break some cycles and maybe even help you do the same.2023-01-0622 minOpen Your Eye18: The Evolution of FriendshipsThis is a topic that was requested by a listener and friend. Tune in to get my thoughts and experiences with friendships over the years and advice on maintaining long term friendships.2022-12-3028 minOpen Your Eye17: Q&A - Questions Around Grief & Trauma ResponseIn this episode I'll be answering 4 questions provided by one of my listeners around grief and trauma response. This is a follow up to last week's episode so, if you haven't listened to that one yet, make sure you catch up so when you listen to this we'll all be on the same page.2022-12-2319 minOpen Your Eye16: Is it Intuition or Trauma?I'm not gonna lie, this was a tough episode for me to record. Rather, muster up the motivation to record. I had to get really honest with myself this week and that led to some realizations that will hopefully help someone who is going through something similar.2022-12-1617 minOpen Your Eye15: Grief, and All It's FormsThis is a topic that will be touchy for some and triggering for others but it's one that needs to be talked about. Maybe you'll find comfort in my personal story in this episode, in knowing you're not alone.2022-12-0925 minOpen Your Eye14: Key Word, "Journey"This episode is gonna be a little different from my previous ones. There's no script, no set agenda...just me being open and vulnerable about a personal situation that I went through recently. I'm excited to share this experience with you so that maybe it'll bring you some comfort and reassurance and help you maybe not feel so alone if you're going through something similar. Don't forget to follow the pod's instagram page @eryn_yourspiritualguru (yes, I know I said it wrong the first time but I corrected myself lol) I hope you enjoy this one, it came from...2022-12-0223 minOpen Your Eye13: You Don't Have to Know It AllIn this episode I talk about the information overload, why it happens, and how to handle it.2022-11-2609 minOpen Your Eye12: The Benefit of Being SelfishLast week I left y'all with a cliff hanger. I think you're really gonna like this one. In this episode, I talk about how I battled with guilt around being selfish in my journey and why it's not always a bad thing to be selfish.2022-11-1808 minOpen Your Eye11: Becoming by UnlearningThank you all for being so understanding of me postponing last weeks episode. I feel like it was for the best because I could really put my best foot forward and get into a topic I think would really benefit some of you. In this episode I talk about how you can become who you're meant to be by unlearning who you've been.2022-11-1109 minOpen Your Eye10: An Introduction to Shadow WorkIn this episode you'll learn what shadow work is and how you can use it to help you grow and learn the areas in your life that need work.2022-10-2809 min