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ALL THERE ISShame, Secrets and Saving Our Own LivesWe give power to the difficult things in our lives by keeping them a secret and allowing shame to suffocate our truth. We keep ourselves in life or death situations with our silence. We must save our own lives. Tell your truth and Turn away. Take away the secret’s power.Maybe you don't have a secret but can be that safe person for someone to tell their secret shame to. If they do: Lean in. Listen. Love. Period. We have to save our own lives. Send us a...2025-06-1927 min

ALL THERE ISKeep It Real with Pat Henneberry: The Power of Showing UpHave you ever found yourself living a life that looks completely different than, not only the one you had planned, but the one you'd been very happily living? For many of us, illness, trauma, death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, fill in the blank, can leave us reeling, feeling lost, and untethered. Join me in hearing from Pat Henneberry, author of My Soul Showed Up: Finding Hope and Resilience against all odds, as she shares how showing up has made all the difference as she recovers from eight different surgeries over a six-year span. Send u...2025-03-1545 min

ALL THERE ISLoving Lavender Finch, a Story of Secrets, Shame and the Life-Changing Power of LoveLavender Finch is just a girl on the edge of the rest of her life when trauma shows up by the name of Travis. But it isn’t the trauma that almost ruins Lavender, it’s the shame she swallows when she keeps it a secret that threatens to choke the life out of her. Loving Lavender Finch is a coming-of-age-tale that explores the intricate dance between truth and vulnerability through the eyes of a seventeen-year-old girl struggling to find herself amidst trauma, endured and inherited. Throughout this story, readers are invited to explore the complexities of self...2025-02-0316 min

ALL THERE ISMountain MoversWatching someone you love burn out or fade away is hard. It is not for the faint of heart and yet, we will all do it at some point. It is inevitable. I hope this episode will move you as much as it did me. Thanks for listening. Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.2025-01-2616 min

ALL THERE ISKeep It Real with Amy Christmas: Connection is the Christmas Miracle We All NeedIt was Victor Hugo who said something like, "There's nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come," and in small town Camden, NY, the simple idea that Amy Christmas brought to life has "blown up" in ways she never imagined. Her idea, centered on Holiday-themed inflatables, has made neighbors out of strangers, turned sadness into smiles, and provided a way for her community to connect in a powerful and poignant way. A great lesson for all of us this Holiday Season--after all, Connection is the antidote to all the human suffering we experience and witness in this...2024-12-0920 min

ALL THERE ISThe Way of Hope: A Conversation with Mark Haywood of Marvelous Ways InternationalWhat does it take to change the world? Hope. Marvelous Ways International, a nonprofit organization founded by Mark and Christin Haywood, is on a mission to give hope, to invest hope, to inspire hope and to lift the lives of kids who come from very dangerous and impoverished communities in developing nations around the world.They go where kids are in danger and address longstanding and complicated societal issues--which is no small task. MWI believes that we should not accept the current conditions that many young people face as "just the way it is," but i...2024-12-0144 min

ALL THERE ISControl: I Don't Want to Rule the World, I Just Want to Run My LifeJanet Jackson said it best in 1986 in her song, Control. I don't want to rule the world, I just wanna run my life. (It's on Spotify if you've never heard it.) Lately I've been feeling disenchanted, disappointed and disgusted with this world, the election process, all of it. Remembering a lesson I learned a long time ago about the Circle of Control helped me put it in perspective again. Listen in to find out about the four concentric circles that make up our life and how to make sense of it all, and most importantly, how to z...2024-10-1619 min

ALL THERE ISThe Ideal Candidate: Does Your Candidate Check These Leadership Boxes?So much conversation about the candidates--what they've done or not done, what they believe or don't believe...While those things are important considerations, what we really should be talking about is whether or not the candidate is an authentic leader. Do they provide Vision, Unity, Inspiration and Strength? Listen in to share in this conversation.Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.2024-07-2718 min

ALL THERE ISThe Ideal CandidateYou know that feeling when you're at a wedding reception, the bar has been open for three rounds too long, and Uncle Jim or Aunt Tonya are out on the dance floor singing along to Celine Dion for the third time? You scan the room looking to see if anyone else is noticing what's happening? Is it you? Is it them? What is going on? I've been feeling like that a lot lately and rather than disengage, let's talk about it.Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's...2024-07-0716 min

ALL THERE ISThe Truth About CompassionCompassion is triggered when we encounter suffering. Also...it exists on a scale that ranges from sharing and witnessing that suffering first in our bodies, souls and minds, but then, for some it turns into taking action on an individual level or en masse. For some it becomes a burden, an obligation, a mission they take on. And for even fewer, it becomes something to solve permanently. But what happens when compassion is compromised in the process? It becomes cruel. Tune in to this episode as we break down compassion. Send us a text...2024-06-1322 min

ALL THERE ISTime is a TrickTime is a mind trick. I don’t think our human brains can really comprehend the construct of time because we were never meant to. We've made it a human experience when it was never intended to be one. Tune in to share a human experience that recently blew my mind and just confirmed that the mind bender of time is one I will never fully understand...at least, not in this lifetime. Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to...2024-05-2109 min

ALL THERE ISThe Mother I'll Never KnowMother's Day is one of the craziest holidays...for many of us, it holds so much power...the potential for joy and gratitude and also pain and grief. This episode is dedicated to my mother-in-law who died way too young and left a hole not only in my husband's life, but also in mine. This short piece is to honor the man she raised with gratitude and thankfulness. Thanks for listening.Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen t...2024-05-0807 min

ALL THERE ISAn Awkward StageAwkward stages aren't only for the young...they occur throughout our lives as we transition from one phase or stage of our life to another, They are also uncomfortable and....awkward...but with Grace & Compassion & Curiosity, they can be an opportunity as well. Tune in to learn how to navigate these temporary awkward stages of our life with Resolve & Resilience.Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.2024-03-1513 min

ALL THERE ISGo All In: You Be The LightCounterculture advice to leaders and non-leaders: Go All In. Just because corporate environments have an imperfect history or toxic track record doesn’t mean you should respond with an apathetic approach to your career. Of course you shouldn't tolerate hostile work environments, discrimination or harmful leaders. And yes, you can and should expect market-based pay in exchange for meeting work expectations and doing the job you were hired for. That is your baseline. Heading down the lazy, winding path of least resistance and fostering ambivalence about the work that you do will not ultimately lead to sat...2024-02-2915 min

ALL THERE ISSeason 3 Teaser and ICYMI highlight reelSeason 3 is coming soon! To get ready, in this episode I share a highlight reel from the top five listened to Podcasts of season 2. Episode 69: The Way of Hope with Mark HaywoodEpisode 50: Homelessness in America in Scene and StoryEpisode 60: If Wishes Were EaglesEpisode 58: Thriving with chILDEpisode 47: Chasing the Merry-Go-RoundThanks for being such faithful listeners. Tune in. Share. Subscribe. Let's make Season 3 the best one yet. Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & No...2024-02-2011 min

ALL THERE ISHomeless in America: Chasing the Merry-Go-RoundLife moves fast. Too fast for some. November is Homelessness Awareness Month. On any given night in America, more than 500,000 people are experiencing homelessness. 70% are individuals living on their own or in the company of other homeless adults. 30% are families with children. The great majority of homeless are men or youth boys, and almost half of the population is unsheltered and living in situations not fit for human beings. (“State of Homelessness Report 2021.” www.endhomelessness.org)The thing is, we know there is no silver bullet, no single answer or even two or three things that...2023-11-1506 min

ALL THERE ISHomeless in America: Runaway TrainNovember is Homelessness Awareness Month. On any given night in America, more than 500,000 people are experiencing homelessness. 70% are individuals living on their own or in the company of other homeless adults. 30% are families with children. The great majority of homeless are men or youth boys, and almost half of the population is unsheltered and living in situations not fit for human beings. (“State of Homelessness Report 2021.” www.endhomelessness.org)In this episode I share my personal experience with homelessness when my brother ran away from home and lived on the streets for five years. S...2023-11-0610 min

ALL THERE ISMy Hero at Grandfather MountainThe older I get the more I appreciate watching old people do just about anything. I think it's because I realize more and more how long and hard life is and if you have a certain number of years behind you and you still find a way to get up everyday, put one foot in front of the other, and still smile and connect with people you encounter...you are my hero.This episode is dedicated to the ones who keep going. The battle-scarred, the weary and worn, yet vibrant, alive and still finding a reason to...2023-09-1810 min

ALL THERE ISLeave No One Behind: The Story of Deported VeteransLivier Lazaro is the first female Commander of the Don Diego VFW Post 7420. I met her in June 2023 on a random Thursday night and will never be the same. She opened my eyes to the issues affecting hundreds to thousands of US Military Veterans who have served our country, and then due to a series of circumstances, become deported and exiled from the Country they love so much they were willing to die for it. This ought not to be so. Tune in to find out what is happening so you can be informed and speak up on their...2023-08-1525 min

ALL THERE ISHow to Find the Sweet Spot of Work Life BalanceIt's not what you think. Common misconceptions and stereotypes will tell you that all our teams want is more pay, less work, and more vacation time. But is that really what people want to find work life balance? Tune in to this episode to find out 3 ways you can find the sweet spot of work life balance for you and your teams.Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.2023-07-2019 min

ALL THERE ISDear Men: We Need Your LightAs we celebrate Father's Day and the men in our lives who've had impact and influence, let's be sure we let them know that we need them and the gifts and talents we bring to this world. Even and especially with all their cracks, for this is how the light gets in. And we need their light.Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.2023-06-1617 min

ALL THERE ISDesperate for Freedom: The Ultimate Sacrifice. The Ultimate Privilege.As we commemorate and remember all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on this Memorial Day, let's also consider those outside our country who are so desperate for Freedom, they too are willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice for them and their families. As Americans, we have the ultimate privilege of not experiencing the same desperation for freedom as some from other countries. But freedom is freedom. Could I convince you to listen all the way to the end and take a moment to consider these questions? Send us a textGet your copy of L...2023-05-2715 min

ALL THERE ISNERVES: A Mother's Day PerspectiveMother's Day is one of those days filled with power and the potential for joy and celebration as well as pain, sadness, regret and longing. As women, we are all somewhere on the motherhood spectrum...we have mothers, some of us are biological, step or god mothers to children, some of us care for and nurture four-legged fur balls, and some of us nurture and mother our friends or co-workers.I don't know much or even close to everything I should, but I do know this: your motherhood status, whatever it may be or whatever state it i...2023-05-1207 min

ALL THERE ISKeep It Real: A Woman Looks At 80As we age, we tend to focus on how our body and appearance is changing with a negative perspective, forgetting all that our bodies have done for us throughout our lives. What if we could change that narrative and remember all the work, all the pleasures, all that we have survived? What if we could realize that no matter what we look like on the outside, the same spirit that got us this far, is still there? In this episode I talk to my mom who is turning 80 on May 7th and have her read one of m...2023-05-0720 min

ALL THERE ISEpilogue 2.0: How is Bobby after Chasing the Merry-Go-Round?One of the major themes of Chasing the Merry-Go-Round was the idea of home and Bobby's lifelong dream to own his own place. Unfortunately, for so many years, we all thought it was going to be out of reach for him. Until now. Sometimes things happen that you never saw coming and it creates opportunity and answers that you asked for so long ago you forgot you ever asked. When I first published this story, Bobby asked me to buy him his own house if and when the book "went platinum." Of course, I always agreed that yes, we'd g...2023-04-3020 min

ALL THERE ISRevolution, a short storyRevolution is a short story based on the longer work, Flower Power. Flower Power is a one-act social commentary that explores greed and our lust for money, versus our right to live. Follow the main character, Charlie Miller, as she is forced to choose between her career and the parents who've been there for every moment of her life. https://www.sandiego.gov/decameronSend us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past epi...2023-04-1908 min

ALL THERE ISIf Wishes Were EaglesInspired by the Scottish proverb and nursery rhyme, “If wishes were horses, beggars would ride,” If Wishes Were Eagles is a daydream brought to life with lyrical and vivid words. My intention is for it to be a picture book illustrated by the one and only Craig Anderson, artist and husband of mine. If Wishes Were Eagles is filled with timeless messages and lessons of hope and possibility. The reader/listener enters a wondrous world full of beauty, marvel and mysteries, and learns that when you’re in trouble, you fly high, and when you’re lonely, you reach...2023-04-1507 min

ALL THERE ISHippie Jesus FreaksMaybe it’s because I was born in the summer of love, 1967, but I’ve always envied hippies and sometimes wondered if it was too late to become a Hippie? I think what I was really asking was, can I become a person who is free-spirited and unencumbered by what others think or societal norms and expectations?I recently saw the new movie, Jesus Revolution, which not only brought up my fascination with Hippies, but also reminded me of the time when the Jesus Revolution saved my family.To me it makes perfect sense...2023-03-3018 min

ALL THERE ISKeep It Real: Thriving with Children's Interstitial Lung Disease - A conversation with Renee FarrellBreathing is something that most of us take for granted on a daily basis as our body automatically does what it was designed to do. However, for babies and children with chILD, the struggle to breathe can require so much physical exertion that they often fail to thrive without medical interventions. Tune in to hear this mother's journey and how she fights every day to give her children the opportunity to live their best lives through medical interventions, community, finding joy in the little things and protecting her kid's feelings, hope & dreams along the way. "When you se...2023-02-2834 min

ALL THERE ISNow I KnowLife changes in a moment. A match is lit and tossed, falling just right on the combustible rubble we ignored. And as it burns, everything we thought we knew, counted on, waited for, believed in—shifts. Just enough to let us know we knew nothing. Tune in to share this human experienceSend us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.2023-02-2205 min

ALL THERE ISDIVORCE: The Five Stages of Losing My HusbandSuccessful career woman by day, more Bridget Jones at night, Kelly is determined to carry on as if nothing has changed when everything has. After her husband of almost twenty years walks out of their home leaving behind his slippers, toothbrush and a closet full of clothes, Kelly navigates her out-of-the-ordinary stages of grief using a new mantra along with, beer & nachos, crown royal & Mad Men, red wine & rom-com movies, as she confronts her new reality and the closet/life her husband left behind.Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch...2023-02-1523 min

ALL THERE ISThe Love of Your LifeValentine's Day is looming along with all the pressure we put on the day, our loved ones and ourselves. But what if, instead of waiting, wishing, hoping for someone else to love us like we long for, what if we could be the love of our own life?Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.2023-02-0810 min

ALL THERE ISThe 3 Ps of Finding PEACEThe quest for Peace in all (most) of us drives so much of our behavior, whether we realize it or not. What is peace? What does it look and feel like? More importantly, how do we get it? In this episode you'll find the three things you need in order to get that Peace.Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.2023-01-2427 min

ALL THERE ISFinding Harmony: Spirit, Soul and BodyIn this episode we discuss finding that state of harmony and peace within ourselves through feeding our Spirit, nourishing our Body and tending our Soul.Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.2023-01-1027 min

ALL THERE ISDon't Waste the MagicLet's talk about GARBAGE! Generating waste is part of the human condition. It is unavoidable. But how long we hold onto it is up to us. Keep your waste container small and empty it often. That's where the magic is. A life-changing truth to embrace as we face another new year.Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to...2022-12-3109 min

ALL THERE ISExtra Feels For The HolidaysDo you like to say Merry Christmas? or Happy Holidays? Holiday greetings have become controversial and polarizing and I get it...but perhaps we're just struggling to find the right way to express all the extra feelings we experience during the holiday season. Listen in to this brief episode to explore with me. Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.2022-12-2009 min

ALL THERE ISALL THERE IS: Homelessness in America in Scene and Story by Craig Anderson and Kelly BargabosIn this episode, Kelly and her artist husband Craig, launch their collection or original artwork paired with stories that were designed to raise awareness, inspire empathy, provoke action and most importantly give a voice to the homeless in America. The episode was recorded in video format and is available on YouTube. See this link:https://youtu.be/99a4xhfFQyMAll original artwork and prints are available at www.craigandersonfineart.com.The collection of artwork and stories is available for $25 on Amazon and at this link:https://www.amazon.com/A...2022-11-2835 min

ALL THERE ISHomeless in America: John DoeIn this episode I share a hermit crab essay that was inspired by a real event when a man was found dead outside my home on a cold winter night. The story of his death was never told and I never found out his name. As we take this month of November to build awareness about the homelessness crisis in America, we can pause and remember all the people who have died on the streets and we never knew their name. Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, a...2022-11-2707 min

ALL THERE ISHomeless in America: All There IsWhen was the last time I went a day without food? What must it be like to not know where your next meal would come from? To not know the next time you would be full? What is it like to know hunger? My personal experience inspired me to volunteer at our city's Rescue Mission and serve Sunday lunch to hungry people. This personal essay was originally published on www.merliterary.com in April 2020. November is Homelessness Awareness Month. On any given night in America, more than 500,000 people are experiencing homelessness. 70% are individuals living on their own...2022-11-2105 min

ALL THERE ISHow To Be President Part 3: From Stonewall to SEE-throughElection season is upon us, which has me thinking about all the things I want to say to the next President. When it comes to discussing difficult topics, we're taught from a young age to avoid those that hold a lot of power and passion for us at all costs. Polarizing topics like race, politics, religion...All this avoiding has left us with a significant gap in the skills we need to really share this human experience and SEE each other. Often when these topics come up we stonewall in defense to a perceived threat. We avoid...2022-10-2629 min

ALL THERE ISHow To Be President Part 2: What the World Needs NowWhat the World Needs Now, is Leadership, sweet Leadership, it's the only thing that there's just too little of....Election season is upon us, which has me thinking about all the things I want to say to the next President. In this episode we explore why we need leadership in the first place. What do leaders provide and why do we need them?Authentic Leaders provide Vision, Unity, Inspiration and Strength, and we all know it when we see it.Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender...2022-10-1018 min

ALL THERE ISHow To Be President Part 1: The Sanctity of Life and FreedomElection season is upon us, which has me thinking about all the things I want to say to the next President. In this episode we explore The Sanctity of Life and Freedom and how we can balance those two ideals in our lives and culture in a way that is informed, educated, gracious and brave.Send us a textGet your copy of Loving Lavender Finch, Kelly's debut novel, at Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.2022-10-0524 min

ALL THERE ISA Crossover Event: HERE TO LEAD, the bookTune in to an episode from my other podcast, Here to LEAD. Leadership is an art and like most artists, our craft is a life-long study of trying different techniques that evolve with our experience, our situations and our culture. What works today may not work tomorrow. But the important thing is that we have tools, resources and examples to access when we need them. HERE TO LEAD: Mastering the Art of Leadership in Order to Execute Strategy, Advance Change and Drive Results includes four anchors along with insight, exercises, tools, guardrails, time in the seat...2022-09-2721 min

ALL THERE ISShineOur worst fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God; your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us. It is not just in some of us...2022-08-1516 min