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Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 137: The One After She Took a BreakI know "where's Kristi and why did she stop recording the podcast?" probably hasn't been at the top of your mind. But if it's a thought you've had over the lsat 10 months, you might get some answers if you press "Play."Oh! And you may also get a sneak peek as to when the show is coming back...and its new title!Did you love this episode? If so, I want to know! Send me a DM @itsactuallykristi on Instagram, or send me an email at Kristi@awakentheextraordinary.com.If you reallllly loved...2024-11-0113 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 137: The One After She Took a BreakI know "where's Kristi and why did she stop recording podcasts" probably hasn't been at the top of your mind. But if it's a thought you've had over the last 10 months, you might get some answers once you press "Play."Oh! And you may also get a sneak peek as to when the show is coming back...and its new title!Did you love this episode? If so, I want to know! Send me a DM @itsactuallykristi on Instagram, or send me an email at Kristi@awakentheextraordinary.com.If you reallllly loved the...2024-10-3113 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 122: The One Where She Talks About Acknowledging The Stuff You DO Do!How often do things in your life go the way you planned or expected? If you're anything like me (I'm sorry, btw...), probably not often.But let's say...there are actually times where things go as you anticipated.In either of these situations, when you look at your role in them, do you focus on what you did or accomplished or achieved or whatever other word you want to insert here, or do you focus on what you didn't do or could have done better?If it's the latter, then listen up!2023-09-2234 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 121: Throwback to "The One That's About Snickers"Have you ever had a pet you loved so much it felt like they were your soul mate?And then...did you ever have to say goodbye, and experience one of the most heartbreaking and soul-crushing moments of your life?5 years ago tomorrow, I said goodbye to my little football with legs, Snickers. And it devastated me.I dropped this episode last year as a tribute to him, and I decided I am going to do this every year from here on out, as long as I have this podcast, as a way...2023-09-0256 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 120: Throwback to "The One Where She Talks About 'The Date Ditcher'"Have you ever been on a date that you knew was not going to end in a love connection?Did you stick it out? Or did you bail? Well, I was on a bad date and I stuck it out because I didn't want to be rude. haha Looking back, I wish I had left sooner, but if I did, I wouldn't have this funny story to share with you!So it's Friday. Sit back, relax, press "Play," and be glad it wasn't YOU on this date!Did you love this...2023-07-2819 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 119: "No More Drama" Part 3 - The One Where She Talks About Being The VillainWhen we're watching a super hero movie, most of us root for the "good guys," right?Because the "bad guys" are, well...BAD!But are they? What if they're just misunderstood? What if the story we're being told about why someone is the villain isn't even true?Have you ever been cast as "The Villain" in someone else's story? I have, and it sucks because I know I'm not the bad guy. And another thing? It hurts, especially when it's the people that are supposed to be "closest to you" who...2023-07-2141 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 118: "No More Drama" Part 2 - The One Where She Talks About Telling Your StoryEveryone loves a good story, right?That's why we go to the movies, binge-watch shows (even those terrible "reality" ones), or pre-order the latest book from Stephen King or some new author I know nothing about.But you know who else has interesting, moving and inspiring stories? You!And your stories are YOUR experiences from YOUR perspective. And you have a right to share them.Now...this doesn't mean that you're going to spill deep, dark family secrets. But it also doesn't mean that you're NOT going to.Sharing...2023-07-1458 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 117: The One Where She Riffs About Her Son, Being "Dumb Parents," & Choosing How To RespondHas anyone ever said something about you that wasn't kind, and wasn't true?How did you respond? My son recently told me that a kid at his school told him that my husband and I were "dumb," and it hurt his feelings.We talked about why his feelings were hurt, why this child may have said what he did, and how we can CHOOSE how to respond. We also talked about how other peoples' opinions about us, our families, and our choices don't really matter unless we decide that they do. Lastly, we...2023-07-0734 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 116: Throwback to "To The One With All The Background"Have you wondered where the idea for this podcast came from?What made me think "hey - you know what I should do? I should start a podcast!"Well, you learn that, and way more, in this episode. You learn where I was when the idea struck, how I came up with the title, and everything I wanted "Awaken The Extraordinary" to be.This is the very first episode I recorded, and to this day, I'm proud of myself for starting this thing when I had no idea what I was...2023-06-301h 04Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 115: "No More Drama" Part 1 - The One Where She Talks About Her "Safe Space" Being ThreatenedWe've all become familiar with "safe spaces," right?Well, I realized recently that this podcast serves that purpose for me. And hopefully, for you too.On this podcast, I basically wear my heart on my sleeve. And I do this for a couple of reasons:It's kind of just "how I am"I want to be open with you. I want to share what I'm experiencing, or have experienced, so that you feel less alone, and maybe supported and/or encouraged if you're experiencing something similar in your own lifeRecently, I...2023-06-2423 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 114: The One Where She Riffs About Giving Things OxygenYou've heard that expression "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence," right?And I'm sure you've ALSO heard the expression "the grass is greener where you water it."I started thinking a lot about those expressions after I watched an episode of "Bluey," and was thinking about the different meaning behind each.THEN I started thinking about grass being greener because you water it. And what the water actually does.It gives the grass the ability to grow, to thrive, to LIVE!So then...2023-06-0920 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 113: The One Where She Riffs About Feeling UnderstoodMost of us want to feel understood, right?Understood by our friends, family, colleagues, society...I realized something recently though, about the act of understanding. In order for you to feel understood, there has to be a desire from someone else to actually understand you.You can explain yourself until you're blue in the face. But if someone doesn't have a true desire to understand you, they're not going to. It doesn't matter what you say. What facts you present. How much you cry or how upset you get....2023-06-0323 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 112: The One Where She Talks About Stuff Not Being "Your Job"Do you consider yourself a considerate, thoughtful person?Me too.Buuuuutttt...do you ever find yourself being SO considerate and SO thoughtful and SO kind that you start to feel angry about it? And then resentful?Again, me too.There's a reason for that, you know. And it's not because of the people you're helping. Well, not entirely.Some of it actually has to do with you, and what you're choosing to do. The slack you're choosing to pick up for someone else. The things you're doing because you...2023-05-2321 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 111: The One Where She Talks About Britney SpearsYou know who Britney Spears is, right? If you don't, you have to have been living under a rock for the last 20 years or so (and I mean that in the most loving way possible).Britney, like many of us, has been through a lot. But unlike most of us, she's been under a microscope for a vast majority of her "a lot-ness."Her Instagram account confuses me every time I look at it, and while I'm not surprised, there are certain things she posts that make me sound like Joey Lawrence in "...2023-05-1619 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 110: The One Where She Talks About "Mamahood & Stuff"Did you know Mother's Day is tomorrow?Well, if you didn't, and have a Mom or Mom-type you want to spoil, hit "Play" on this episode as you skedaddle yourself over on to Target, Hallmark, Nordstrom, See's Candy...you get the picture.Mother's Day can be amazing. And Mamahood can be awesome. But it can also be...NOT amazing. And NOT so awesome. Life is complicated and complex. And our relationships with our Moms and kids can be too.This will be my first Mother's Day without my Mom. And even...2023-05-1324 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 109: The One With No Mother's Day "Mush"How do you feel about your Mom and Mother's Day?Much of society tells us that our mothers are nearing Saint-hood, and we should be grateful for everything they sacrificed and do/did for us.But a lot of us don't have, or didn't have, great relationships with our mothers. And Mother's Day often serves as a reminder of that.If you've ever stood in the greeting card aisle at Target for 20 minutes trying to find the "right card," because the mushy ones weren't a good fit and there was no card that...2023-05-1315 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 108: The One Where She Talks About Being Human & Messing UpWhat do you do when you make a mistake?Now what do you do if you make the same mistake a few times?Do you beat yourself up about it, or do you say "oops," realize you're human and (shocker!) NOT perfect, and move on?So many of us end up being such a*sholes to ourselves, and that doesn't feel good, right? Why do we do that? And how do we change that?As much as it pains me to say, there are always going to be THOSE...2023-05-1024 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 107: The One With Her "Dear Diary" MomentYou know how when you're going through a tough time, you just want someone to talk to?Someone that will listen without judgement? Who doesn't interrupt you, and just lets you "get it all out?"That's what this episode ending up being for me. A place to share some of what has been weighing my heart down lately, and left me feeling emotionally depleted.It's hard to always show up as sunshine and rainbows when some days, you feel like the thundercloud.I strive to be that person you can go...2023-05-0627 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 106: The One Where She Riffs About Radical AcceptanceYou know how aggravating it is when you hope something will go differently, and time after time, it doesn't?I totally understand. There have been so many instances in my life where my little flicker of hope doesn't get extinguished, regardless of what does or doesn't happen. And while I do love having hope, sometimes I am tempted to snuff it out.Why? Because as long as that hope is still flickering, I stand a chance of getting hurt, of being disappointed - again.But did you know there is something...2023-04-2821 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 105: The One With Eric Rutin...Where They Talk About Life, Hallmark & A Little MysteryDon't you love how you realize you have a shared interest with someone, and once you start talking to them, you realize you have even more in common than you thought?That's one of my intentions when I have guests on the show - I want all of us to see that there is more that connects us than divides us, and that was my experience with Eric Rutin.Eric and I connected over a shared love of Hallmark, and as we chatted during this episode, our conversation was a little all over the place...2023-04-251h 39Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 104: The One Where She Talks About Pain Becoming A Part Of YouHave you seen that episode of Friends where Rachel's talking about love and says "it's a tricky business?"So is grief. When we're mourning a loss, people often tell us that "the pain goes away, or lessens, with time."But does it really? Or do we just become accustomed to feeling the pain and sadness...so it SEEMS like it lessens over time, but what's really happened is that we've learned how to function while still feeling heartbroken?Everyone mourns and processes loss differently. In this episode, I share...2023-04-2125 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 103: The One Where She Talks About "The Rachel" & Speaking UpHave you ever had a botched haircut? Or a hair coloring session that left you wondering what the f*ck the stylist was thinking?If so, did you speak up? Did you let the stylist know you weren't happy with the services they provided?If you did, good for you!If not, then you may want to give this episode a listen. (By the way...even if you DID speak up, I still invite you to listen!)I share about some of my experiences with a few different stylists that left...2023-04-1857 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 102: The One With The Bedtime StoryDid you know that your brain functions in a different state as you're drifting off to sleep, and as you're awakening?Your subconscious is more open to suggestions during this phase, and that's why I try to stay away from all the negative stuff before I go to sleep, and for a while after I awake. That's what inspired me to drop this episode as a "bedtime story." I found this story really inspiring. So many of us have a wonderful idea but talk ourselves out of taking action for one reason or another. It's...2023-04-1708 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 101: Throwback to Candace Cameron Bure's Curling WandI know what you're thinking...she's talking about CCB's curling wand?Yes. Yes I am.This is actually a throwback episode. And one of my most popular.I'm an 80s kid, and I love CCB for the nostalgia factor. I follow her on IG, and when she posted a tutorial of how she curled her hair...man! Did those mean girls come out to play!If your curiosity is piqued, then give this episode a listen as you....I don't know...curl your hair? ;)And bonus points if you...2023-03-2122 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 100: The One Where She Riffs About Life & (Duh!) The 100th EpisodeI mean, it's kind of obvious what this episode is about, right?Have you ever thought that you would do something, but then were kind of surprised when you actually DID it?That's how I feel about this milestone. In this episode, I just hit record and whatever was on my heart and mind to say - I said.This podcast is A LOT of things to me, and I share what those things are here.And yeah - I know I sound a bit like Mike Tyson in...2023-03-1735 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 99: The One Where She Talks About Her Son & His FingernailsYou're probably thinking "what??? Why on earth is she talking about this?"Well, you'll have to listen to find out.But in a nutshell, it's about doing what makes you happy without giving a sh*t about what other people might think!BTW want to follow my friend and nail artist, Liza? Find her on IG @dasnailhaus!Did you love this episode? If so, I want to know! Send me a DM @itsactuallykristi on Instagram, or send me an email at Kristi@awakentheextraordinary.com.If you reallllly loved the...2023-03-1113 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 98: The One Where She Riffs About Buying New JeansYou know how 90s fashion is making a comeback?Well, that includes jeans. The tapered leg jeans that I used to hate, and ending up loving, don't seem as "on trend" as they once were, and now wide-leg jeans are slowly starting to creep their way back in just like high-waisted jeans did.So anyway, I went jean shopping this weekend, and bought some jeans that I didn't love. I didn't HATE them, but I didn't love them. So...jeans that I felt uncomfortable in.After looking at myself in that terrible, dressing...2023-03-0819 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 97: The One With Hannah Burlbaw...Where They Talk About Homeschooling Your KidsWhat do you think when you hear about someone choosing to homeschool their kids?"Oh - they're THOSE parents.""I bet their kids are weird.""What do they do to socialize their kids?""What kind of example are they setting for their kids? They're never going to get a REAL job."Or do you think..."I wonder why they chose to homeschool...""I've been thinking about that too. How did they even know where to start?""How do they know what to teach?"2023-02-281h 00Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 96: The One With Her PSA On Personal SafetyHow aware of your surroundings are you?If you walk out of a building at night, do you look around, or are your eyes glued to your phone?Are your keys out of your bag, or do you spend time fumbling for them when you get to the car?If you go out for a walk or go running, are you paying attention and listening to what's going on around you?I know this episode may seem a little different than the others. But I'm all about encouraging and empowering women...2023-02-2415 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 95: The One With Kayla Scheanon...Where They Talk About Relationships & Stepping Into Your PowerWhen you look at your relationships, romantic and otherwise, how do you feel?Do you feel good? Do you feel safe? Respected? Loved?What sort of relationships were modeled for you as a kid? What unhealthy behaviors have been romanticized or normalized in our culture?And if something is unhealthy...maybe even unsafe...do you know what to do? Do you know what options are available to you?I know this is heavy stuff, but it's also important stuff. And just part of what Kayla and I talk about in this...2023-02-211h 33Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 94: The One Where She Riffs About "Real Love" on V-DayAre you thinking of that song "Real Love" by Mary J. Blige? I am too - but that's not what this episode is about.It's Valentine's Day, so I had to take this opportunity to talk about love. But Valentine's Day doesn't have to be about just the "romantic" aspect.What if we took this day to put more love into the world, whether we have a "special someone" or not?The world needs more love. And why not put some more love into it, starting today, courtesy of none other...2023-02-1418 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 93: The One Where She Talks About The Target BathroomDid you know that there are random acts of kindness that DON'T involve buying someone coffee or dropping off baked goods to your favorite small business? (BTW I encourage both)Anyhoo...there are so many opportunities to put more kindness out into the world. But many of us overlook them because they don't fit in the "Random Acts of Kindness Box."I feel like many of us think kindness has to look a certain way, and the thing is - it doesn't. In this episode, I talk about a recent trip to Target...2023-02-1013 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 92: The One Where She Riffs About The Crap & Beauty Found in Life's UncertaintyYou know that life isn't all sunshine and rainbows, right?I bet you're saying "Um...duh! Of course I know that!" Because...we all know that.But how do you handle those moments when life keeps throwing you curveball after curveball? Do you get knocked down, or do those curveballs just throw you a bit off balance?And even if the curveball makes you stumble and fall, are you able to appreciate how beautiful the sky looks when you've been knocked flat on your back?I know we love certainty in...2023-02-071h 02Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 91: The One Where She Talks About "Mama Drama" & Trusting Your GutWhat alarms go off when something doesn't seem right, or feel good?And...do you pay attention to them? In this episode, I share about an experience I had with my son the latter half of 2022, where I was seeing lots of red flags, feeling uneasy...and I did nothing, until one day, NOT doing anything was NOT an option because my son deserved better.I realized that I should have trusted myself more - I should have trusted my "Mama's Intuition" - because my son is not some guinea pig whose mental...2023-01-241h 11Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 90: The One With The Story BEHIND The Story Of "Rudolph"We all know the story of "Rudolph." But do you know the story BEHIND the story of "Rudolph?"Well, pull up an ice block and lend an ear, and give this a listen.It's short, I promise. And it may give you a good conversation starter if there are some awkward moments at the family gathering later today!Merry Christmas, my friend!Did you love this episode? If so, I want to know! Send me a DM @awakentheextraordinary on Instagram, or send me an email at Kristi@awakentheextraordinary.com....2022-12-2506 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 89: The One Where She Gets Deep About "Rudolph"You know the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, right? It's that endearing story of a reindeer who's different from all the other reindeer, and he basically gets bullied and treated like crap because of it.I loved watching that stop-motion special from 1964 as a kid. I knew how he was being treated wasn't right, but I didn't realize how messed up it actually was until I got older. And watched it with a different level of awareness, and then...as a parent.I still love this show - don't get me wrong. But the...2022-12-2024 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 88: The One Where She Gets Deep About "Fred Claus"Do you love stories about Santa Claus?Me too! And I feel like this one is super underrated. But...it's also not about SANTA - it's about his brother, Fred!This movie is funny. But it's also pretty deep. So grab your floaties and maybe a glass of "Jingle Bell Juice" and join me as we "deep dive" into "Fred Claus."Did you love this episode? If so, I want to know! Send me a DM @awakentheextraordinary on Instagram, or send me an email at Kristi@awakentheextraordinary.com.If you reallllly...2022-12-131h 14Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 87: The One Where She Gets Deep About "Elf"You've seen "Elf," right? If you haven't, we can't be friends.Seriously though - most of us have seen that movie about the elf that's not really an elf, but has more Christmas spirit than any REAL elf who calls the North Pole home could ever have.And we know how it ends - with everybody singing, and Santa's sleigh soaring high into sky because "Christmas Spirit" has been restored.Watching that movie with my son last year touched my heart in an unexpected way, and I share a little bit...2022-12-0922 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 86: The One Where She Riffs About Giving & ReceivingAre you "A Giver?" Do you love giving to others, being kind to people for no reason other than it feels good and "right?"Do you like giving, but feel like you're beating your head against the wall to come up with something to do that's more thoughtful than expensive?Now...how are you at receiving? Do you turn down peoples' offers to do something nice for you, or ask them "Are you sure?" or tell them "You Don't Have To!"?If any of this has you nodding your head in agreement...then...2022-12-0634 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 85: The One Where She Talks About "Maybe"It's easy to get stuck in a rut. To not see all that you're capable of because you're so deep in that rut that it's pretty freakin' dark in there.But what if you just imagined getting out of that rut? What if imagining a different possibility for you was all it took to actually get out?What if, when you get out of that rut, you now see a world of possibilities, instead of IM-possibilities?I came across a book called "Maybe" that reminded me how special we all are, and how...2022-12-0219 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 84: The One Where She Talks About "The Montana Manifestation"You've heard the term "manifestation," right?Well, here's a little story about how I "manifested" my move, and my family's move, to Montana after living in California for 44 years. And - I think it's important to note - I'd never been to Montana before we moved here.When I think about it...I don't know that this is a "manifestation" as you hear everyone describing it. I believe it was God putting something on my heart, and I welcomed it with arms wide open (cue that song by "Creed") because I was not happy where...2022-11-291h 20Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 83: The One That's About Being ThankfulHow are you feeling today? Are you feeling incredibly thankful, or are you feeling like "what in the heck do I have to be thankful for today?"Well, I get it. Trust me.Sometimes life is hard. Life sucks. And it's challenging to find things to be grateful for during those times. So sometimes you need to channel your inner Laura Dern from that scene in "Jurassic Park," and dig through the pile of crap until you find something good (you probably don't even need gloves!) that allows you to be thankful.2022-11-2419 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 82: The One Where The Podcast Turns 1!I launched this podcast on October 31, 2021 - so that means it's been around an entire year!In this episode I share what I've learned over this last year as a result of having this podcast - what I've learned about podcasting, podcasting etiquette, and myself.I also share a bit about why this podcast means so much to me - and you, my friend, are a big part of that.So...welcome to Season 2! Thank you so much for being here and supporting MY dream by actually listening! ;) I appreciate you!2022-11-2256 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 81: The One With The Q & ADon't you love when people do Q & A sessions? Even if you don't ask the question, I always find the randomness fun, and I like learning things about people that I may not have known before.It's been challenging to record podcast episodes lately. Just being honest. But doing an episode like this - even though it was in my car - allowed me to get kinda deep without having to focus too much (which is challenging right now too), AND have some fun, given the format.So, if you're intrigued enough to...2022-10-0526 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 80: The Storyteller Series - Valerie Vedral: The One Where They Get Derailed & Talk About Going VeganHave you ever sat down with a friend and meant to talk about one thing, and then ended up talking forever about something else?That's how this conversation was with Valerie from "The Vulgar Vegan Cupcakes." I wanted to chat with her about veganism, vulgarity and cupcakes...but instead...we really went down our own little rabbit hole, and chatted passionately about plant-based diets, why we don't eat meat, and how - if you're interested - you can flirt with veganism or vegetarianism to determine if it's something you want to commit to long-term.We...2022-09-271h 20
Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 79: The Storyteller Series - Rick Werry: The One Where They Talk About Life Turning Your World Upside Down & Landing Right-Side UpDo you ever look at other people and think "well, that won't happen to me?" Or do you ever look at other people and think "I'm going to be different - I'll surprise everyone."But what if the something that you thought would never happen to you - did?And what if those odds you thought you were going to defy - you didn't? What happens then?Well, Rick Werry has his own story to tell about a situation that he never expected to be in - and talks...2022-09-211h 30Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 79: The Storyteller Series - Rick Werry: The One Where They Talk About Life Turning Your World Upside Down & Landing Right-Side UpDo you ever look at other people and think "well, that won't happen to me?" Or do you ever look at other people and think "I'm going to be different - I'll surprise everyone."But what if the something that you thought would never happen to you - did?And what if those odds you thought you were going to defy - you didn't? What happens then?Well, Rick Werry has his own story to tell about a situation that he never expected to be in - and talks...2022-09-211h 30Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 78: The One Where She Tells A (Funny) Story About ConfidenceDo you consider yourself a confident person?If so, awesome. If not, that's great too.Want to know why? Because I don't believe that anyone is ever completely confident. I believe confidence is a choice. I believe you can choose to be confident while also feeling concerned about what others may think of you, being afraid of things not working out the way you hope or just generally "putting yourself out there."I also believe that the more you CHOOSE to be confident, the easier that choice becomes. I believe that...2022-09-1621 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 77: The Storyteller Series - Annelise Williams: The One Where They Talk About Trauma and Reiki (& A Little Shemar Moore)Do you ever watch those "true crime" shows or listen to those podcasts? If you do, then you'll want to tune in to this episode. Annelise shares about some pretty heavy stuff her family went through, and how that trauma impacted her before she was even born - and after.She also talks about her experience with Reiki, how she initially thought it was total BS and "woo woo" - but once she experienced the peace it brought her, she knew she had to learn more about it and is now a Reiki Master.This...2022-09-131h 57Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 76: The One That's About SnickersYou're probably thinking "an episode about the candy bar?"No. It's an episode about my dog, Snickers, who WAS named after the candy bar.I adopted Snickers in January of 2003, and said goodbye to him on September 2, 2018.He was a huge part of my life, and still occupies a huge part of my heart. There's not a day that goes by where I don't think of him...and miss him.It may seem unconventional to record an entire episode about my dog and how saying goodbye to him impacted me...2022-09-1044 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 75: The Storyteller Series - Katie Doughty: The One Where They Talk About Being A Mom & Raising Kind KidsDo you want to put more love and kindness out in the world, but aren't sure where to start?Do you have kids, and want to encourage them to be kind to others, but again...aren't sure where to start?Then this is an episode you should listen to! And I'm not saying that just because it's my podcast.On this week's episode, I chat with Katie Doughty. Katie is an amazing human being who is passionate about making the world a better place - for us AND our children! And a huge...2022-08-3059 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 74: The One Where She Riffs About Being "Too Sensitive""Why are you so upset?""Don't be so emotional!""You're too sensitive!"If any of these statements sound familiar, you may want to listen to this episode.I've often been labeled as "overly sensitive," "too sensitive," "overly emotional...." - and it hasn't been a compliment!Being sensitive and shedding tears was something I felt ashamed and embarrassed of!But I had a realization recently as I helped my son process a recent loss: being sad, or expressing emotion about something that moves and touches you - is...2022-08-2422 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 73: The Storyteller Series - Ashley Buss: The One Where They Talk About Working Through The Hard Stuff & Living Your PurposeHave you ever met someone knowing they're amazing, but then you get to know them and you're like "Whoa!" Because they're even MORE amazing than you thought?That's how I felt upon chatting with Ashley.I invited her on the show because I love her positivity, her sunshine-y vibe, and how open she is about her experience with Crohn's Disease.After we finished our call, I sat there in tears - because I was so moved by our conversation, and I know you will be too.If you want to be...2022-08-161h 43Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 72: The One Where She Riffs About Crickets & Self-DoubtHave you ever doubted yourself?Yeah - me too. And it's like juuuust when I think I'm "past that," self-doubt and Imposter Syndrome are standing there like "Hey - Hello - What's Up, Old Friend?"I'm here to tell you that while self-doubt is something many of us experience, it's totally OK to want to give it a swift kick in the a*s and send it on its way.But sometimes - it's not that easy. And sometimes - what we need is a reminder from someone that believes in us...2022-08-1216 minUnraveled & UnwrittenThe Storyteller Series - Pawnee Simons: The One Where They Talk About Life, Loss & Being Brave Enough To Be YOUHave you ever had something so unexpected and so painful happen that you began to lose sight of who you were?Like, you were living...but you weren't LIVING?This is one of the many things that Pawnee chats with me about in the latest episode of The Storyteller Series.Pawnee is part of a large family, grew up working on the family's ranch, and then experienced a heartbreaking loss that turned her world upside down.But Pawnee had the courage to look at herself in the mirror, ask herself the...2022-08-091h 29Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 70: The One Where She Riffs About Acne Scarring, Lipo & Self-WorthDo you have some insecurities about how you look, but ultimately it's stuff you're actually OK with?Like, it would be great if you had a smaller nose or a smaller butt, but you're also OK with things the way they are? And really - that means that you're OK with the way YOU are?If that's the case (which I hope it is), have you ever had people still plant weird seeds of doubt in your mind - kind of like they're subtly telling you that you SHOULDN'T be OK with yourself and your "...2022-08-0526 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 69: The One Where She Talks About Courage, Curiosity & Using Your Voice*Heads Up: There is some wind at the beginning and end of this episode, since I recorded this while on a walk. I hope you still choose to give it a listen - it doesn't last too long.When you have a question about something, when you're simply curious about something because you want to know, and don't, do you ask your question?Why, or why not?I saw something on Instagram that made zero sense to me, so I left a comment asking "why?" And as I thought more about this, I...2022-07-2929 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 68: The One Where She Riffs About Dropping The TowelHow much of what you do, or don't do, is impacted by what others may think of you?It's easy to let what others may think or say about us sway our decisions - especially when we're wrestling with our own insecurities and not feeling "good enough."But here's the thing: when we allow what others might think or say to keep us from doing something that we want to do, we're kind of handing our power over to them, all gift-wrapped with a cute little bow, and I don't know about you, but I'm...2022-07-2220 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 67: The One Where She Talks About "The Date Ditcher"Have you ever had a bad date?Yeah, me too.In this episode I share one of my experiences with you. Hopefully it makes you laugh, or at the very least entertains you and makes you happy YOU weren't on this date!By the way...sometimes things don't need to be super intense and introspective. Sometimes you need to just laugh and shake your head in amusement. Which is what I did as I was recounting this terrible date! hahaDid you love this episode? If so, I want to know...2022-07-1517 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 66: The One Where She Riffs About Taking Sick DaysWhen you feel like crap, do you take a sick day?When you're struggling emotionally/mentally, do you take a sick day?I feel like most people DON'T take sicks days - even when they're available to them through their employer (aka "paid sick time").Why is that?When we put ourselves and our health on the "back burner," what message are we sending ourselves. And again...why?It's time we made our health - physical AND emotional/mental - a priority. And taking time off when we don't...2022-06-1831 minUnraveled & UnwrittenThe Storyteller Series - Chelsea Kasper: The One Where They Talk About The 'Hoods: Child, Mama & ParentYou know what's hard? Being a mom to 5 kids.You know who seems to do it with grace and ease AND "keep it real" at the same time? Chelsea Kasper.Chelsea is a beautiful soul who continues to show up for herself in a number of ways - big, small, and everything in between. And when you listen to Chelsea's story, you learn that she showed up for herself in a very big way at a pretty young age...and it's continued ever since.Not to say there haven't been obstacles along the...2022-06-151h 23Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 64: The One Where She Talks About Her Son's Danny Zuko SwaggerAre you a parent? If yes, please listen.If you're NOT a parent, please listen.In this episode, I share an experience with my son that 1. Totally made me feel like a proud mom, but also 2. Made me realize more of what I want for my son, myself, and what I hope for...for others.It's about confidence. And it's also about believing that you ARE worthy AND good enough. Regardless of whatever stories you may have been told - by others, and/or...yourself. Did you love this episode? If...2022-06-1024 minUnraveled & UnwrittenThe Storyteller Series - Tina Cash: The One Where They Talk About Infertility. And other life stuff.This is a heavy subject, right?But you know what makes it even heavier? The fact that it's not frequently and openly discussed.Why is that?I know a few people who have experienced challenges with fertility, and you know what they've told me? The fact that this topic is NOT frequently talked about is a part of what made their experience even MORE difficult.The more we talk about things, the more "normal" it becomes. And the less alone people feel.In this episode, my friend...2022-06-071h 27Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 62: The One Where She Riffs About Giving FeedbackHow do you feel about giving feedback?Like, if you have a crappy dining experience, or you interact with a doctor who has ZERO bedside manner?Do you say something to someone? If so, why? And if not, why?I had a couple of not-so-great experiences this past week, and in deciding to share my thoughts about my experiences, I thought about how often people, and women in particular, DON'T share feedback, and why that may be. That's what I talk about here. And why I believe that women...2022-06-0323 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 61: The One Where She Talks With Vivian Wu About HypnotherapyWhat do you know about hypnosis?Do you think it's what you see at county fairs? Or do you think of Chandler in that episode of "Friends" when he starts acting "like a woman" after listening to a smoking cessation hypnotherapy recording?It may actually be more like the "Friends" episode - but there's WAY more to it than that!If you're curious about hypnosis, hypnotherapy and how it may be able to positively impact your life, I would love for you to give this a listen! Working with Vivian has, I believe...2022-05-311h 09Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 60: The One Where She Riffs About Responding To Tragedy DifferentlyHow much have you been consuming about what happened in TX?How has it made you feel? Is that how you want to feel? If not, then stop.Seriously.If it's making you feel like crap, please don’t do that to yourself. And by the way, no judgement here - because I used to do that too.The world needs you to be YOU in all your magical, magnificent glory. You can't be that if you continue to do things that make you feel badly and "lower your vi...2022-05-2717 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 58: The One Where She Riffs About Feeling Primal & Badass AFHave you ever been axe throwing?If you haven’t, I highly recommend it. You feel like a total badass. I mean…you’re throwing AXES! It’s hard to NOT feel like a badass when you’re hurling a weapon through the air for sport.And - it’s FUN! But it can also be a bit like - “Whoa. Yes I’m hurling a weapon through the air but at the same time…I’M HURLING A WEAPON THROUGH THE AIR!”It can be fun, for sure. And anxiety inducing? Yep. That too...2022-05-2017 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 57: The One Where She Didn't Know What To SayDo you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to say something, but you don't know exactly what to say?That was me with this episode. Usually finding words is no problem for me, but not with this one. I'm feeling lots of things right now, and articulating them was a struggle.We all have highs and lows, and I think this is just one of my low times. And it's OK - I know it won't last.And I'm totally not trying to be a buzzkill here...but if you...2022-05-1816 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 56: The One Where She Riffs About "Filter Shaming"Have you heard the term "filter shaming?"Neither have I. I made it up for this episode.But it's become a real thing! I see people shaming others on Instagram for using filters and I'm just like "enough already!"First of all, shaming other people is a crappy thing to do and it needs to stop.Second, who cares if someone else chooses to use a filter? They have their reasons for doing so, and in this episode I tell you mine. Because I use filters about 99% of the time.2022-05-1326 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenThe Storyteller Series - Dara Alston: The One Where They Talk About Hallmark, Faith & Embracing YOUI'm just gonna say it - even if you don't watch Hallmark, I'm pretty sure you'll want to to listen to this episode.Dara Alston is an entrepreneur, author and host of the "Dear Hallmark" podcast, which is how I came to know of her existence, which I am SO thankful for! Dara is "extra personified" - her words - and it's in the best possible way.In this conversation, we talk about faith, courage, believing in yourself and accepting yourself as you are. And of course...we talk about Hallmark. And Tyler...2022-05-102h 03Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 54: The One With No Mother's Day "Mush"I know - you're probably looking at this title going "huh?"Allow me to elaborate. Mother's Day is a day typically spent mushing over our moms, thanking them for raising us, for always being there for us, for showing us what unconditional love is. Many of us have moms who are one of the brightest stars in our sky.But some of us don't have those warm-hearted feelings for our mothers. Some of us don't hear birds sing or get the warm fuzzies when we think about our moms. And for those of...2022-05-0710 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 53: The One Where She Talks About Will SmithRemember that drama at the Oscars, with Will Smith & Chris Rock?Yeah - I know it happened a bit ago, but I'm not here to gossip. I'm here to talk about what I think we SHOULD be talking about.This was about more than someone just losing his temper. It was about reacting instead of responding.It was about how childhood trauma dictates much of how we show up in the world.It was about how more healing needs to be done. It was about us as...2022-05-0341 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 51: BSE: The One Where She Talks About Nixing the NeedinessWe've all heard how most people WANT to be needed, right?But do you ever get tired of being needed by others?Your family needs you. Your day job needs you. You're needed to pay bills. You're needed by your child when you're trying to poop in peace or taking a long, hot shower. You're needed to remember appointments and do laundry and schedule family outings and get-togethers with your girlfriends. Your dog wants to hang out in your lap and your cat's standing on your chest, demanding to be fed....2022-04-2620 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 50: BSE: The One Where She Riffs About Acknowledging Your AwesomenessHow often do you acknowledge how awesome you are? The challenges you've overcome? How much you've grown?If you're like most people, it's probably not all that often. But why? And just so you know - that stops NOW. Like, right now.In this episode, I acknowledge that it's my 50th episode! And I also share how proud of myself I am for creating 50 episodes...how committed I am to showing up for me, AND you - and I freakin' DID IT!And then I start pondering those questions...2022-04-2319 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenBite-Size Edition: The One Where She Riffs About Veal, A Necklace & Being IntimateWondering what all of these have in common?It's pretty simple. If you're in my mind, that is.All of these are things I talk about in this episode. When it comes to not liking something, or perhaps something just not being your style, and you're faced with a choice - do you speak up? Or do you just bite your tongue "out of respect" for someone else, or fear of offending them, and end up eating something you don't like, keeping something in a drawer you won't wear, or wishing your partner could "just"...2022-04-0813 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenBite-Size Edition: The One Where She Riffs About Not Being A ShoeYou know that scene in the first episode of "Friends," where Rachel tells her dad that she realized she's "not a shoe," but instead maybe "a hat" or "a purse?" I totally felt that.Because think about it - how much of your life have you been TOLD who you are - versus you TELLING, or SHOWING, people who you are?I grew up being told that I was shy by my mother because I was bashful around certain people. So I grew up telling myself I was shy, and living that story, even though...2022-03-2516 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 36: The One Where She Talks About "The Sidewalk Chalk Incident"You know sidewalk chalk, right? Yes, I'm talking about the stuff you had as a kid, that you used to draw hopscotch squares on the sidewalk in front of your house, or rainbows and hearts as an inspirational message to others.Well, one day I decided to spread love and cheer using sidewalk chalk, and for some reason I thought that writing a message in a parking lot was a great idea. And it was - until I realized someone was filming me. Cue the anxiety freak out. Like, MAJOR freak out.In this episode...2022-03-0855 minUnraveled & UnwrittenBite-Size Edition: The One Where She Talks About Ukraine & Feeling Your FeelingsHow are you doing?The past couple of days have been pretty intense and heavy with everything going on in Ukraine. And even if you don't know anyone who lives in the area, it's pretty much impossible to NOT be feeling something when you see so many innocent people impacted by one person's decision.I believe actions like these go far deeper than someone just being "an as*hole." I believe that many of us are so wounded inside and when we're not addressing those wounds, it can lead to ego and power trips like...2022-02-2516 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 30: The One Where She Talks About Feeling Like A "Bad Mom"Are you a Mom? Have you ever felt like a "Bad Mom?"Kind of like the "Bad Moms" Mila Kunis had behind her in that movie (that I love, by the way).Where you feel like you're doing MORE than enough at times, but also...NOT enough at times. And when those moments of "not enough-ness" hit - what does that really mean?I had a "Bad Mom" experience recently and let me tell you - it wasn't full of grocery story antics or a wild house party that ended by 9 PM (although...2022-02-1557 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 28: The One Where She Talks About Grace, Space & CompassionHave you ever said something that you've regretted?I don't mean like a secret that you accidentally spilled...but like, something kinda bad...something that if you were a celeb...could get you "cancelled?"In this episode, I talk about what I see happening in our world. I feel like so many of us are quick to judge and condemn people without giving them an opportunity to reflect, learn and grow. None of us are perfect. Many of us have said and done things that others could find, or DO find, offensive, and...2022-02-0840 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenBite-Size Edition: The One Where She Talks About Her Magical Weekend GetawayWhat's your take on magic?Do you think it's having a Fairy Godmother appear out of nowhere, give you the most epic dress and transform your POS car into a "sweet ride?" Or maybe some vibrantly-colored genie popping out of a lamp and granting you 3 wishes?That would be awesome, don't get me wrong. But here's the thing - we're actually surrounded by magic ALL THE TIME.I know - crazy right?But if we actually stop to pause in the course of our day...or even in a particular moment...2022-02-0429 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 26: The One Where She Talks About That Whole "Mean Girl" VibeHow have your relationships been with women in your life? Friends and family?Has it been a love-fest? Or more of a "Mean Girls" vibe? Or maybe a little of both?In this episode, I share my experiences with my female family and friends, and how those relationships and how I felt/feel about them evolved into my desire to create a "High Vibe Tribe."I believe the world benefits when we have women encouraging and supporting each other.If you're looking for high-vibe women to surround yourself with, I invite...2022-02-0143 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 24: The One With Her Slightly Terrible, Not So Good, Kinda Crappy DayDo you remember that Daniel Powter song? "Bad Day?" They played it at the end of "American Idol" when the contestants got voted off the show. And when I think about it, I get the song choice - but I can't help but feel that song may have made people feel even crappier as they bid everyone farewell.OK - that's not what this episode is about. This episode is about all these weird things I was feeling the other day. I was really sad and upset for a few different reasons, but nothing that I felt...2022-01-2559 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenBite-Size Edition: The One With Her "Mission Statement"So...this recording was never intended to be a podcast episode. I was recording a voice memo to myself, about six weeks ago on my phone, about what "Awaken The Extraordinary" is to me, and what I want it to be for others...and it ended up being 15 minutes long. (As you likely know by now - I can talk!)In sharing this story with my husband, I told him it reminded me of "Jerry Maguire" and that whole "mission-statement thing."I'm sharing this with you because, well, this is simply me sending a message...2022-01-2224 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 22: The One With The Great Social Media Crash of 2021How much time do you spend on social media, or watching the news?How do you feel afterwards?There's A LOT going on in our world, and we're consuming A LOT that doesn't make us feel good. And what we consume isn't just about what we eat - it's about the information and energy we allow into our space, what we read, what we listen to, who we spend time with.The day that social media crashed freaked most people out. Myself included! And then you know what else freaked me out? Not...2022-01-1859 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenBite-Size Edition: The One Where She Riffs About Value & WorthDo you ever look at something and go "No freakin' way - I wouldn't pay that for THIS!"Yeah, me too.So anyway, there's this Hallmark actor I follow on Instagram, who has his own jewelry line, stuff he makes by hand! He posted a video on his account that was essentially a "Love Letter" to those who questioned the cost of his product. I thought it was genius. So onto my soapbox I climbed. I am so passionate about value and worth, and if someone doesn't see the value and worth in...2022-01-1418 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 20: The One Where She Talks About Seeking To UnderstandHow do you know when you're taking inspired action?For me, it's when my heart races, when I believe God is knocking on my heart and perhaps in His best Adele voice saying "Hello from the other side."That happened to me right before I recorded this episode. I had plans to record an episode about women supporting other women, but then a thought popped into my head, a tapping on my heart was felt...and I was like "OK God - I get it. This is what I'll talk about."The overall...2022-01-1056 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 18: The One With Her 2021 "Year in Review"Happy 2022 Friends!So tell me - do you sit and truly reflect on the previous year when you're heading out to a party, or maybe deciding which pajamas to wear to the living room? Or do you just think "Yeah, it sucked and there are some things I wish had gone differently, but there's always next year!"And then to add insult to injury, especially these last couple of years, think "Well, this year wasn't much better than the last, so this is just life and all I can do is make the best of...2022-01-041h 04
Unraveled & UnwrittenBite-Size Edition: The One Where She Gets All Deep About "Elf"I know - you're looking at the title and probably saying to yourself "OK - first she talks about Candace Cameron Bure's curling wand, and now she's getting all deep about 'Elf?'"My answer: Yes. I have watched that movie many times. MANY times. And it is the same one you know and love - the Elf that really wasn't one in the physical sense, who journeyed to New York to learn that his biological father was a bit of a curmudgeon (how often do we get to use THAT word?), the guy who...2021-12-2124 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 14: The One Where She Talks About "Letting The Holidays Be Easy"How do you feel about the holidays? Do you like the idea of the holidays more than the actual celebrating of the holiday itself?I feel like many of us get so stressed out during the holiday season, and all of that stress kinda takes away from those warm fuzzies that many of us want to have about this time of year!So tell me - does what I just said have you going "yeah - that doesn't make any sense?" Because if it does, and you totally think that it doesn't make any sense...2021-12-1655 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 13: The One Where She Talks About Making Kindness A HabitThe holiday season is in full force now, and sure - we all love it because well...Santa, Christmas music (Mariah Carey's totally thawed out and dancing her way through everyone's speakers and headphones as I type), good food, sweet treats, merry cocktails, beloved Christmas movies, and the goodwill towards men and all those feel-good vibes."Do-Gooding" is of the utmost importance this time of year, and kindness towards others is encouraged pretty much everywhere.But here's my question - why is there a season...really....one month out of twelve...when kindness towards others...2021-12-1355 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenBite-Size Edition: The One Where She Talks About Courage & Taking Risks (aka "Inspired Action")How do you feel about taking risks when your intuition is telling you to be like Nike (or Shia LaBeouf) and "just do it?"You've been getting all the signs pointing you in a certain direction, telling you do to something - DO you "do it?"Recently, I DID. I did something that was so huge for me - and it was all pretty much based on faith and taking inspired action. And let me say - approaching things this way is SO different from how I typically function.But you know what...2021-12-0925 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 11: The One Where She "Riffs" About Shame & (A Little) GuiltShame and guilt are sneaky little suckers. They can worm their way in to just about anything to initiate a desired action or outcome.I feel like it's very prevalent in our world today, ranging from COVID and how people are responding, to what size jeans you end up buying (say hello to "Vanity Sizing" - which they don't seem to have for men, by the way). When people choose to utilize shame and guilt to get someone to do something they want them to do - it's really manipulative and let's be honest, kind...2021-12-0646 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenBite-Size Edition: The One Where She Talks About The "Why" Behind Your "Yes"So I have a question for you: How often do you want to say "No," but instead...say "Yes?"If you are one of those unicorns who never says "Yes" when you don't want to, congratulations! And you may not want to spend any time listening to this episode. Unless of course, you like the sound of my voice and are curious as to what insightful insights I'll be sharing - then listen away!But if you're like me, and are a Recovering People-Pleaser, and find yourself leaning more towards "Yes" when really...it couldn't...2021-12-0217 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 9: The One Where She Talks About How Parenthood Revved Up Her Desire To HealMy son just celebrated a birthday. And when I celebrate his birthday, I not only celebrate the wonderful moment he came into my life in the physical sense, but I celebrate how he changed my life - pretty much from the very moment I learned I was pregnant with him.When I was pregnant, I reflected a lot on my own childhood and realized how important it was for ME that he have a completely different experience.In realizing that, I began establishing boundaries with my parents, and I began a journey of healing that...2021-11-291h 07
Unraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 7: The One Where She Talks About Unsolicited Feedback & OpinionsThe holidays are approaching and you know what that means! Family gatherings are back!! Well, for some of us, anyway.And while I know many of us are looking forward to spending time with our loved ones, many of us...well...aren't. Many of us get bombarded with questions or unsolicited feedback on our love lives, parenting choices, jobs...I mean really, there's no topic off limits when someone feels inclined to give you their two cents (and sometimes it feels like a quarters' worth).If you're like me, you often feel like a deer...2021-11-2231 min
Unraveled & UnwrittenBite-Size Edition: The One That's About Candace Cameron Bure's Curling WandWe've all seen the movie "Mean Girls," right? And many of us have had run-ins with our own set of "Mean Girls." And it always kind of sucked, right? And then you'd go home, and tell your mom (maybe). And if you did, she'd say something like "That's not about you - it's about them." And then you'd say "OK" but seriously had no idea what she was talking about...and didn't really feel much better.I'd like to think that we outgrow all of that drama as we get older, but many of us...2021-11-1822 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 5: The One Where She Talks About Life Happening "For" YouHow have you viewed "Life" and its happenings in your lifetime? Is life something that happens "to" you, or is life something that happens "for" you?If you're reading this and nodding your head, or saying "What? What's the difference?" - then you may want to give this a listen. If you already know the difference, but are interested in hearing more details about a "Friends" drinking game - then you may want to listen too!In all seriousness...a simple shift in perspective and how we see this "game of 'Life'" can really make...2021-11-1558 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 3: The One Where She Talks About Joy & FunWhen was the last time you did a cartwheel? Or slid down a slide (or climbed up - which is something I discourage my child from doing even though I did it all the time)?When was the last time you did something just for the sheer freakin' joy of it?!If you can't remember, or if you can (whoo hoo!), then this episode is for you. I talk about joy and fun and the exuberance we had as children...and...when did that go away?And why? I also talk about why...2021-11-0859 minUnraveled & UnwrittenEpisode 1: The One with All the BackgroundWelcome to my 1st episode of "Awaken The Extraordinary!" I'm excited and scared and all sorts of things in between - and I'm so thankful to finally be launching this. I am probably the world's best procrastinator, so hey - if you want any tips on how to NOT take action - I'm your girl. But seriously, the fact that this is launching is a miracle in itself, so I am celebrating big time!This episode gives some background - on me, how "Awaken The Extraordinary" came to be, and my vision for it as things evolve.2021-10-3152 min