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G SchoolEpisode 20: Grunt!When you are ready to get the results you want, you won't worry about what you look like in the process. Until you're there, you don't really want the results, or rather, you're trying to show results before you've earned them.
2023-03-2311 minG SchoolEpisode 19: Get up...slowlyImagine what your day would be like if you did all the things you look forward to at the start of your day? Sure, you can 5 AM club all you want, but is all that list checking feeding your soul like spending some time doodling would? It's your time, you don't have to DO anything, you get to be in your heart. And please forgive me, I forgot to include lip syncing...start your day with a lip sync battle with yourself in the mirror and I challenge you not to be a in great mood the rest of...2023-02-2011 minG SchoolEpisode 18 Good to be back!This super mini episode is going out today because I'm so excited to be back. There is a huge hint as to why I've been on a podcast vacation for this year, as well as the promise of great things to come. What's most important is the biggest lesson I learned in 2022 that I'm thrilled to share with you.
2022-12-0707 minG SchoolEpisode 17: GruviAs we approach the end of January, anyone who decided to take a month off booze is likely chilling their fave drink right now. I'm hoping to extend the period and work on being #sobercurious. This episode talks about why I chose to do this now and how the term #juicyjanuary by Mia Birdsong helped me reframe the month.
During the episode I share resources to help you on your journey. This all started with "Quit Like a Woman" by Holly Whitaker and a post about #juicyjanuary by Mia Birdsong. I had the great fortune to attend a w...2022-01-2824 minG SchoolEpisosde 16: G School RundownNew year, same program. The modules of G School work.
This first episode of the year is dedicated to sharing how you can use the modules to help you toward the way you want to be, feel and act. Mentioned in this episode:
Visionary Life Podcast
The Chris Harder Show
Saddle Sisters Cycling
2022-01-2144 min
Team Vasculitis: Thriving through Life with Chronic IllnessEp 102 - Wegener's Vasculitis Series with Gerry UgaldeMeet the amazing warrior that is Gerry Ugalde! With a 5 month old at home she ended up in the hospital to only be told she has this strange rare disease - PLUS another huge surprise. Since then she has endured treatments, surgeries, career changes and so much more. It was truly an honor to sit down and talk to her and I know her story will impact you, as it has me. If you’re interested in an even deeper dive into Gerry's story - check out the book she wrote! Dancing with Di...2021-12-0950 minG SchoolGrowth is not an easy streetSeason 2 starts off with the reason that Season 1 ended abruptly. Even for resilient folks who can always forge ahead, sometimes it's that forging that takes ALL your energy and focus. Listen in to here what the great lesson of 2021 has been. There were parts of the lesson that were hard for me to learn because they revealed a part of my personality I didn't know existed. Thankfully, it's often this exact type of reflection that helps us guide our choices and decisions in a way that we can be proud of to create a life of harmony.
2021-08-2413 minG SchoolEpisode 13: Get a GripWhen I was a kid, that was a harsh way to tell someone they didn't have control of their life. In this episode I invite you to get a grip, to hold on tight. We need to support ourselves and each other with reminders that it's important to hold fast and that it's a basic human need right now.
2021-03-2009 minG SchoolEpisode 12: Sweet GratitudeSpending time with positive and creative people is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. In this episode with Jenna "Cakes", she shares a simple mindset shift that has laid the foundation for having a fun and upbeat life. Listen in for how to bring some sweetness your way!
2021-02-1724 minG SchoolEpisode 11: Graduation DayYou don't have to wait until you've completed a course to celebrate graduating to a new level. It's not always about a promotion or certification; it's about recognizing your own goals and celebrating reaching them.
2021-02-0711 minG SchoolEpisode 10: Groundhog's DaySurely we're all feeling a bit squirrely these days - sorry, couldn't help it. While we need routine to make things happen, it gets hard to think or do anything when you feel like it's all more of the same. What ONE thing can you do TODAY to mix up your day and add some energy to your mind and body?
2021-02-0212 minG SchoolEpisode 9: G School Starts this week!How do you take 11 years of lessons and create a program to help people manage chronic illness or disease? You look at the tools and tricks that helped you the most and blend those with your career as a teacher to create bite-sized activities. This program was created with lots of love and great energy to help people on their healing journey. Please make sure to share this with anyone who needs support with creating their own steps for dancing with disease.
2021-01-2611 minG SchoolEpisode 8: Get GroovyWhile most of us are fighting off being in a funk these days, we can still work toward our groove. Using routine as our anchor, we can open up space for curiosity and fun to make our weeks feel less like more of the same so that we can create our own joy.
2021-01-1817 minG SchoolEpisode 7: Lean on LegacyThe quiet and profound days of 2020 have left us with a multitude of lessons. In this episode I sit down with Priya Ghandikota to talk about all things G. From tender moments of unexpected learning from her child to reflecting on the experiences and teaching of her mother, Priya shares a beautiful appreciation of intergenerational knowledge.
2021-01-1539 minG SchoolEpisode 6: Get Out of the Way!Perfection is definitely the enemy of progress. Too many times we hold ourselves back because we don't think something is "good enough." The irony is that "good enough" is exactly what we need while we're trying something new or reaching for a goal. A string of "not quites" will add up to something that we can be proud of as we learn and develop confidence.
2021-01-1119 minG SchoolEpisode 5: Resolve on Your TermsNew Year's Resolutions can feel like a chore: they shouldn't. This episode talks about a different way to set yourself up for a great year of joy and excitement.
2021-01-0422 minG SchoolEpisode 4: Gifts for everyoneIt's the "Year end wrap up" that you didn't know you needed. Instead of a "Year in Review", it's a compilation of my tried and true ways to make the best out of tough situations (because 2020). Words of affirmation are my love language, so once you've had a listen, I would love to hear your own list. Happy Holidays!
2020-12-2425 minG SchoolEpisode 3: Shed the old to growIn this episode share how quickly we can decide to be a different way. We like to complicate things as humans, but really, no one is the boss of you, but you!
2020-12-1112 minG SchoolGrit is the answer to the next little whileToo many times we put our "passion projects" aside in favour of practicality. NOW is the time to reach for those projects. The world needs your energy and excitement to help pull us forward.
2020-11-2812 minG SchoolGet Grounded and Get UpHow can you make the most of year that has tried to tear us down? What do you do to get yourself up?
By getting grounded and looking at what you're starting with you will always be able to keep going. And hey, that doesn't mean you're a machine, but it's okay to want to fight for your best life.
2020-11-0112 minG SchoolTaking attendance...not quite2020-09-1800 minG SchoolWelcome to G School PodcastThis isn't an episode: it's a sample of what you will hear this season. While I dedicate a portion of my life to helping others grow, I'm very real about the lessons I have learned to get to today. G stands for growth. Are you ready?
2020-08-0305 min
Dancing with Disease PodcastWishing You Continued HealingI believe we are always healing: it's a journey, not a destination. That said, you do move from one area that needs your attention to the next. This podcast helped me heal that area, and kept my company while completing my memoir. I'm starting "G School" next week. Let me know if you want to learn more. Be well!
2020-05-2508 min
Dancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 18: 10 Ways to Deal with Right NowIn this episode I put a twist on the "10 Ways to Boost Your Healing Powers" PDF that's on my website. In reality, it was created for anyone going through a hard time or big life change, and well, I'm pretty sure that the current reality counts as a BIG change. You can see the list at www.gerryugalde.com Stay safe, stay home (or at least, in your car).
2020-03-2616 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 17: The Making of a MemoirThe overwhelming response I get when I talk about the memoir is, "When do you find the time?" As with most things in life, we find time for the projects that pull on our hearts the most. This episode shares a bit of the writing process, but mostly what the last 18 months of edits, manuscript submissions and proofreading have felt like. I'm excited and scared to share so much of my story with the world, but I'm learning to accept the great things that come with discomfort.
2020-03-0815 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 16: Strength to Meet YouI'm taking a new approach to this medium. I am going for the one shot record. I'm also going to share more of who I am. I find that for a few episodes I was editing my personality down so I could reach anyone who wanted to listen. I'm not speaking to everyone though: I'm speaking to the underdogs who are always clawing their way to the top, no matter what. This episode also focuses on what I think strength means, and why I hated being called "strong" for a while.
2020-02-1120 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 15: Resolve to Be Kinder to YourselfOf all the resolutions I've made and lessons I've learned, being kinder to myself is still a work in progress. That, and a few lessons I've learned in the last 10 years.
2019-12-1810 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 14: When Is the Right Time for Therapy?With so much to deal with and adjust to after diagnosis, it's possible that talking to someone about your feelings is the last thing you have time for. There might come a time that you're ready. You don't have to take care of every part of your being at once, but as we all know there could come a time that you know it's the best way to move forward. Here I share what has worked for me in deciding when I was ready to dig deep into my emotions.
2019-11-2715 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 13: Social Media PersonalitiesAre you a social media contributor or consumer? Do you add to group conversations, or do you sit on the sidelines and watch a topic get explored? Regardless of how you participate, you've likely noticed there are certain personalities that are common across online fora. This episode identifies what those personalities bring to the discussion, and what you can do when that becomes too much for you.
2019-11-0916 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 12: To Tell or Not to TellDo you have to disclose to your co-workers that you live with illness? What do you share?
In this episode I share my story of moving from school to school to school, and the three things I have learned are important for me to share with my workplace.
2019-10-0413 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 11: Chronic Disease VacationI've lived with chronic illness for a decade now. Having learned a few things, especially when it comes to a battle of wills, I have pleaded with chronic illness to give me a vacation from it. This summer I got it!!
2019-08-3014 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 10: A Helping Hand Goes a Long WayWhile grappling with disease the last thing you might be able to think about is how you can help others, but once you've got your bearings, lifting someone else up because you genuinely want to, ends up being the greatest gift to your health.
2019-07-0514 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 9: Stop Caring About Your Cellulite!In this episode I talk about why we need to focus on what our body can do and not on what our body looks like.
2019-06-1015 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 8: Keeping TrackIn this episode I talk about how I'm able to get so many things down: by keeping track of the important stuff.
2019-05-1414 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 7: Non-NegotiablesWe all have things we must do in a day to feel our best. I like to keep things simple and keep the important things front and center.
2019-04-2516 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 6: The Fear Never Leaves2019-04-0612 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 5: The Appointment CircuitHow you plan and approach your appointments can help you stay focused and organized. Listen in for the three ways I reduce the stress around appointments, and actually flip them around to be enjoyable.
2019-03-1111 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 4: The Rabbit HoleThis episode talks about the questions some ask as they try to determine how they got sick, and why I no longer ask those questions.
2019-02-1911 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 3: MotherhoodLiving with disease while raising children hurts. I use three principles to help my sons cope with this so they can see me and not the illness.
2019-02-0613 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 2: Dealing with DiagnosisThis episode deals with the surreal moment you first hear the words of your diagnosis and takes you through a few ways to move through your new reality. It also features some of the sounds of Toronto traffic. The latter wasn't ideal, but this journey is about working with what I have.
2019-02-0117 minDancing with Disease PodcastEpisode 1: Hello!I'm super excited (and nervous) to put this out into the world. I'm sharing my story because when I was so sick that it hurt to think and had doctors doing all kinds of procedures and tests on me, I would have done anything to know that someone out there was facing Wegener's Disease and living a full life. Please note, you'll hear the effects of this disease on my airway as I take noisy breaths before I speak. I let this hold me back for too long. So here I am, Darth Vadar voice and all!
2019-01-2914 min