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Raw News and PoliticsUS Capitol Arrest Update: Kuehne SENTENCEDChristopher Kuehne was sentenced for his participation in the January 6, 2021 attack and attempted insurrection at the United States Capitol.#january62021 #capitolattack #rawnewsandpolitics #christopherkuehneSUPPORT THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1.99 A MONTHKO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/rawnewsandpoliticsPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/rawnewsandpoliticsSUPERCAST: https://rawnewsandpolitics.supercast.comLEAVE A ONE-TIME TIP TO SUPPORT THE SHOWVENMO: https://account.venmo.com/u/Gina-Bonanno-LemosPAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ginabonannolemosKO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/rawnewsandpoliticsCASH APP...2024-02-2809 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneWhen Chaos Gets You In Its Grasp: Dropping ALL the Balls!I've had people ask me, "What happens when you can't pick up any of the balls? When you drop the GLASS balls?" I always have the answer, but didn't realized I'd have to be looking in the mirror so soon to answer it or myself!
I've told you time & time again, we are not striving for an ABSENCE of chaos, but rather, to master REDESIGNING the chaos so that we can function at our best along with it.
So hear my raw, unedited, interrupted episode that I just HAD to get done and off my chest today! Because it's been...2023-05-3122 min
The Healthy Connections Podcast | Health Tips for Busy Moms with Chronic Illness, Becoming Unstuck While Living with MS, Simple Fitness and NutritionWhat May Have Once Worked Isn't Working-Sync Cycling-OvulationI had the pleasure of being interviewed for the Drop the Ball podcast with Gina Kuehne. We talked about how our bodies as women change through the years and how we need to work with our hormones instead of against them. You are not doing anything wrong. This is something that isn't talked about a lot, but we are talking about it today!Links from episode:Free group: https://jennyswisher.idevaffiliate.com/115-1.htmlScope: https://jennyswisher.idevaffiliate.com/115-3.htmlSupport the show🔆Hormone Safe Products: htt...2023-05-1040 min
Drop The Ball with Gina Kuehne[INTO VIEW 8] Melissa Hadley is BACK Bringing Cycle Syncing INTO VIEW!Melissa Hadley started our journey of Dropping the Ball with the PRICELESS reminder to stand strong in our faith!
It was a no brainer bringing her back to discuss the evolution of her health journey - nutrition and personal training certifications, health coach, and now Cycle Syncing certification!
The timing couldn't be better for me, personally, as I start this discovery into what it means to honor MY body and MY unique cycle while still staying consistent in my health goals.
Melissa will talk...2023-05-0939 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday: GLASS BALL - Be Present Where You Stand!"Bloom where you're planted!" (derives from 1 Corinthians 7:20)
"Be where you're feet are." (Facebook post by Amy Betters-Midtvedt)
"Keep your head where your ass is!" (A friend's father's take on the above phrases that cracked me up!)
These phrases were ALL in my face this week - practically within the same DAY! My trainer expressed a similar sentiment. My conversations with my children centered around this idea. Bottom line - I couldn't hide from the fact that while MY ENTIRE REDESIGN was meant to be...2023-04-2811 min
Drop The Ball with Gina Kuehne[INTO VIEW 7] Realty Expert Ellen Pool Shares Best Relocation Advice!Last week we discussed MY personal relocation journey and all of the "i"s to dot and "t"s to cross. TODAY - hear from veteran realtor Ellen Pool, co-owner of Pool Realty Group - and she brings the BUSINESS side of relocating into view!
Her 30+ years of experience will shed light on the most asked questions when relocating:
- Current interest rates
- When to RENT vs when to BUY
and if you're looking in TX,
- WHY Houston?
Get in Touch with Ellen Pool and Pool Realty Group!
https://www.facebook.com/ellen.pool
https://www.instagram.com...2023-04-2534 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneHow to Drop the Ball and Relocate!Are you like SO many Americans right now looking to RELOCATE across the country? Whether it's a calling for a lifestyle change, or an actual call - from a boss with a new job - you'll want to hear my HONEST take on what to consider when planning a huge move!
Let's talk budgeting - unexpected scenarios - breaking away from the comforts of home and reconnecting to a new community - and more!
Want more specifics? Real estate market info (interest rates, rent vs buy...) is NOT my...2023-04-2037 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday #13: Don't Be A Prick - Digital Addiction and our Quest for Self CareI always knew my love of Poison at the ripe age of 2 would mean something one day! 🎤 "Every rose has it's thorn..." 🎶
Hear how we can liken this phrase to our self care journey, and specifically how Digital media relates. We will also discuss healthy boundaries and a *maybe* extreme (but necessary?) Dopamine Detox!
How do you feel about your relationship with electronics and social media? It's a love/hate for me!
Happy Friday, and enjoy your weekend!
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Drop The Ball with Gina Kuehne[INTO VIEW 6] Kailtyn Rizza - The Soul Aligned Warrior - Makes Spiritual Wellness a Glass Ball!By now you should have a good handle on how to establish a self care routine for yourself - or do you?
If not, it may not be the where and when, but the WHAT! Have you explored SPIRITUAL WELLNESS?
Hear from Kaitlyn Rizza, the Soul Aligned Warrior, to learn all about energy healing, movement coaching, and heart centered healing and how you can incorporate it into YOUR life - for you & the whole family!
When you leave today's episode, you're going to feel...2023-04-1139 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday: My GLASS BALL EASTER - How I turned 180° in Just 1 Year!I remember crying over Easter decorations. I remember feeling like a failure. I remember feeling like I wasn't a good mom to my children who deserved a core holiday memory and traditions. Fast forward one year and MANY dropped balls - I've done a 180 and I'm so pumped for this Easter! Hear my reflections of sacrifice, faith, and hope on this Good Friday!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/droptheball/support2023-04-0711 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneSelf Care - How to Make It Work For You!When it comes to self care, people fall into two categories - 1) People who still really don't know a thing about it, or 2) People who feel they have it all figured out.
I'm pretty certain I never have ANYTHING all figured out! So the intentions behind this episode is to give you a clear view of how I'VE come to define self-care, be able to distinguish between activities that SERVE me, and ones that just - don't...regardless of what people may say self care is.
One thing it's NOT? A ONE SIZE FITS ALL...2023-04-0430 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday #11: Benefits of Magnesium BLOWING My Mind!It's weird how one little thought turns into coming across some helpful information - then falling into a rabbit hole about said info, and learning a TON!
Magnesium supplementation to help out my hormonal changes is that little thought for me this week, so I figured I'd share it with you!
Look into it for yourself, check with your providers to see if it may help out, and let me know anything else you may find out in addition to what I share today!
Articles to read:
The nutrient deficiency...2023-03-3114 min
Drop The Ball with Gina Kuehne[INTO VIEW 5] Jamie Schuler on Breaking Expectations & Setting Boundaries to Live AuthenticallyCalm, self-assured, confident - Jamie Schuler exudes these traits because through the years, she's put in the time to identify exactly what she wants, how she plans to get there, and then takes consistent action aligned with those plans.
Her boundaries are established, clearly communicated, and in turn, the path she is creating for herself is genuine - despite not being the traditional trajectory of college - degree - career (though that IS how she started!)
Tune in to hear the attitude Jamie applies to her professional & personal life, and her suggestions on how you, too, can create & maintain clearly...2023-03-2839 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday #10: GLASS BALL - Speaking and Listening to Our Kids with Growth & Self Love In MindDo you ever hear YOUR MOTHER come out of your mouth? Step back in awe and wonder, "How did that happen?"
You should know, it's inevitable that one day, your child will have the same moment - what words do you want them to be?
If we set our intentions to be POSITIVE and speak LOVE to ourselves, we demonstrate a self love to them that will endure. How do we speak in our trying moments? During struggle? Through the mundane?
Listen in for similar moments with your children, and INTERJECT when they need it! Listen to them when they...2023-03-2411 min
Drop The Ball with Gina Kuehne4 Steps to Manage the Mental LoadAre you familiar with The Mental Load? The "invisible" labor so many of us do day in and day out, week after week, month after month?
Today's episode not only cracks into exactly what the Mental Load consists of and how it's SABOTAGING your health (mental and physical) but I have found 4 Steps that have been the KEY to managing, mitigating and modifying my mental load!
1) Identify!
2) Communicate!
3) Delegate!
4) Don't Apologize!
Listen in today as I elaborate on how this looked in MY life, and ways that you can take action on each step to take control of this major...2023-03-2133 minDrop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday #9: Drop the Ball on Period Guilt!Ever spend your entire cycle not only feeling like garbage physically, but then beating yourself up mentally? I've shifted into a place of accepting my body needs something DIFFERENT one week a month. These few actions take care of my body, HONORING the significant changes, while also keeping me healthy. REST - WATER - SKINCARE - FRESH AIR. That's it. That's my secret! I kick it back to basics and respect where I'm at.
So this Friday, I'm DROPPING THE BALL that is guilt and body shaming through a wonderfully scientific and inevitable time...2023-03-1711 min
Drop The Ball with Gina Kuehne[INTO VIEW 4] Amanda Smith Talks Mothering Children with Different AbilitiesWhen we talk about dropping the ball as mothers, only SOME of us hear this advice through the lens of parenting a child with special needs. Having to define glass balls, and drop rubber ones takes on a whole new meaning - one that I can't personally speak to. So I've brought my dear friend, Amanda Smith, to talk about the JOY - and challenge - that raising her daughter Madalynn has been.
Madalynn was diagnosed with Down Syndrome early in Amanda's pregnancy, and the last seven years since have led Amanda down a road of discovery, e...2023-03-1428 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday #8: Happy International Women's Day!If you've been tuned in to Drop the Ball Podcast BEFORE today, you know it's basically women's day EVERY day, but who am I to turn down an opportunity to recognize an INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN day for Women?
Today let's head into the weekend with our head held high and our Superwoman cape flying! Hear some interesting facts about gender inequities still present today, actionable options for you to support other women, and some reminders of your WORTH!
You showed up! Now take notes, ask follow up questions, and share with someone that you think should pi...2023-03-1007 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneBook Review: The Gift of the Unexpected, by Jillian BenfieldAre you ready for a BOOK REVIEW? Some 'Ballers' and I read, The Gift of the Unexpected, by Jillian Benfield, recently, and the content is just TOO GOOD not to draw my own meaning from, and interpret it for you in a very relevant way. The best part about this is that we EACH have our OWN unique unexpected moments...we will all experience the big takeaways here DIFFERENTLY! And I'm so blessed to have the opportunity to give you that moment.
After listening, you may want to grab this book and read it for yourself- there ar...2023-03-0752 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday #7: Our FIRST Q&A Session!This Friday, tune in to our FIRST Q&A session, where I provide actionable tips that YOU ASKED FOR that can turn around the chaos in your life! With specific ways to DROP THE BALL - or identify GLASS ONES - you'll be more equipped to take on whatever is thrown at you with grace.
Remember, I'm bringing you answers to the most popular questions I've received so far. You showed up! Now take notes, ask follow up questions, and share with someone that you think should pick up this ball!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...2023-03-0321 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday #6: Drop the Ball on Going it Alone - Let's Work Together!I hope youre enjoying MY voice every week, but I'M MISSING YOURS! There's only so much I can do for you from a one sided mic, so I'm making myself more available to YOU as of today! Let's work together - What's your story? What are your goals? Hear the upcoming virtual AND in person ways we can connect and progress! You showed up! Now take notes, ask follow up questions, and share with someone that you think should pick up this ball! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/droptheballwithginakuehne Instagram: @droptheball_withginakuehne
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Drop The Ball with Gina Kuehne[INTO VIEW #3] Melanie Maiorca on Teaching BEYOND the CurriculumTeaching in the 21st Century is a unique profession, one with so many challenges, but also SO many rewards - so long as we teachers lean into what means the most, OUR STUDENTS! Melanie Maiorca is a teacher from New York with 16 years of experience, and a family of her own. Her name is well known on Long Island by other educators and parents alike - her reach is far and impact strong because her passion and care for the hundreds of students she interacts with every year runs DEEP!
The amount of wisdom, advice, and guidance to...2023-02-2134 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday #5: Drop the Ball on Burnout! ALL 9 Steps!On Fridays, give me just FIVE MINUTES to give you small, actionable tips that can turn around the chaos in your life! With specific ways to DROP THE BALL - or identify GLASS ONES - you'll be more equipped to take on whatever is thrown at you with grace.
Let's talk ALL 9 of my Steps to Avoid Burnout this Friday!
Remember, this episode will only be a FEW minutes long, so jot down some notes, OR head to the link below to my original blog post on burnout where you can get my FREE 20 page guide & workbook - 9 Steps To A...2023-02-1707 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneWhat is Burnout? A Plan to Identify it Today, Heal it Tomorrow, and Avoid it in the FutureToday you'll chat with ME again, but this time I'm guiding YOU as we dive into a huge hurdle for many Americans - BURNOUT! We will first define it so you can identify if it's something you're dealing with, then learn 3 actionable steps to take towards healing & avoiding burnout going forward!
I've been SO vulnerable with you the last few weeks, that I'm asking you to take a step OUT of your comfort zone, be transparent and HONEST, so we can make forward progress together! I've been a victim of burnout to the point of an exciting t...2023-02-1448 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday #4: Drop the Ball on Others' Expectations!On Fridays, give me just FIVE MINUTES to give you small, actionable tips that can turn around the chaos in your life! With specific ways to DROP THE BALL - or identify GLASS ONES - you'll be more equipped to take on whatever is thrown at you with grace.
Did you hear that Marie Kondo has GIVEN UP on Tidying Up? (If you don't believe me, check out the article here!) She dropped the WORLD'S expectations of her home life, despite establishing herself as THE QUEEN of CLEAN!
This Five Minute Friday teaches you how to DROP THE BALL on e...2023-02-0309 min
Drop The Ball with Gina Kuehne[INTO VIEW # 2] Alyssia Birnbaum Explains Why It Takes A Village to Raise a Mother!Let's FLIP THE SCRIPT today on the old time adage, "It Takes a Village", and discuss why it takes a village to raise a MOTHER!
Alyssia Birnbaum, mother of 3 and co-founder of Alice House, joins us to further promote the goal of Alice House's namesake, Alice Ames Winter, "Women have linked themselves together to get and to give and to do. Do not be isolated. Join the other women who are in the midst of things. You will get help. You will give strength.”
At the CORE of womanhood IS WOMEN! WE are the ones who...2023-01-3149 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday #3: Psychology of Finding Meaning in Small Life EventsFirst, maybe I should rename these to FIFTEEN Minute Fridays? 🤣 I'm so grateful to all of you who find the value in the extra minutes. Thank you for being here as we start our weekend!
On Fridays, give me just FIVE MINUTES to give you small, actionable tips that can turn around the chaos in your life! With specific ways to DROP THE BALL - or identify GLASS ONES - you'll be more equipped to take on whatever is thrown at you with grace.
This Five Minute Friday teaches you how to DROP THE BALL on...2023-01-2713 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneLeaving the Classroom BROKE MY HEART - REFLECT with me on LIFE: Six Months Later!Today, we dive MORE into MY story! You have heard a bit about why I'm here, but let's talk about HOW I got here. Literally, HOW I found myself walking OUT of the classroom and getting on a plane to Texas. Hear the WHO - WHAT - WHERE - WHEN - and WHY, as well!
I'm asking you to take a VULNERABLE walk with me as I reflect on a BLOG I wrote 6 months ago. I will READ through the blog about leaving my passion behind, and how it BROKE me. I discuss what I was losing in...2023-01-2444 min
Drop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday #2 - GLASS BALL: How to Keep Open Communication with Your PreteenOn Fridays, give me just FIVE MINUTES to give you small, actionable tips that can turn around the chaos in your life! With specific ways to DROP THE BALL - or identify GLASS ONES - you'll be more equipped to take on whatever is thrown at you with grace.
This Five Minute Friday teaches you how to PICK UP a GLASS BALL on communicating with your preteen, so that you can be sure to make it clear they are HEARD, SAFE, and UNJUDGED when they come to you with the most important things in life. Melissa Hadley fro...2023-01-2009 min
Drop The Ball with Gina Kuehne[INTO VIEW #1] with Melissa Hadley: How FAITH & FORTITUDE make the "Drop" the right choice!Are you ready to bring FAITH & FORTITUDE INTO VIEW? Listen to the FIRST of MANY "Into-views" that Drop the Ball will bring you - (yes, it sounds like INTERVIEW, because it is one!)
In this episode, we will hear from Melissa Hadley - wife & mom of 3, certified holistic health coach and online health & fitness coach, a Multiple Sclerosis Warrior, and the host of The Healthy Connections Podcast! Get inspired as she discusses how FAITH is behind every dropped ball in her life. She shares about her health, entrepreneurship, the role her family plays in the big decisions, and...2023-01-1734 minDrop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday #1 - DROP THE BALL on Your TO DO Lists!On Fridays, give me just FIVE MINUTES to give you small, actionable tips that can turn around the chaos in your life! With specific ways to DROP THE BALL, you'll be more equipped to take on whatever is thrown at you with grace.
This Five Minute Friday teaches you how to DROP THE BALL on your TO DO lists, so that you can recognize and be proud of the progress you make with your endless responsibilities, and not feel defeated by the things that DON'T get done.
You showed up! Now take notes, ask follow up...2023-01-1305 minDrop The Ball with Gina KuehneHey all! It's me - Gina Kuehne - host of Drop the Ball Podcast!Hi everyone! I couldn't be more excited to introduce myself to you! In this FIRST episode I will tell you a bit about myself - who I am, my personality, and successes I've had throughout life. I'll also explain the internal struggles that came with it. How self-imposed pressures and a need to please others and perform at a high bar inevitably led to conflict within myself. I had to relearn defining boundaries, communication, and setting priorities for what would make ME happy - yes, ME. Not my husband and kids, or my parents, or society - just a deep...2023-01-1039 minDrop The Ball with Gina KuehneWelcome, listen to Drop the Ball trailer!So happy to have you here! If you haven't listened to the trailer for Drop the Ball with Gina Kuehne, now is your chance! I hope you relate and are fired up and if so, subscribe to this show so you don't miss the official launch in January of 2023!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/droptheball/support2022-09-2200 minDrop The Ball with Gina KuehneWelcome to Drop the Ball!Hey girl! Let's chat for a minute, hear me out. When you're working hard, you're appreciated! And when you're taking a break, you deserve it! Listen to a preview of what we'll talk about here - get ready to embrace the idea that your chaos isn't meant to drown you, but to drive you. Your life is YOUR story to write, so drop the ball, pick up a pen, and take some notes! Enjoy. 😘
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/droptheball/support2022-09-2100 min