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Happy Side Of NeutralUltimate Recipe for BalanceIn this final episode of the season, we reveal the ultimate recipe for happiness! Well… at least a summary of what we are taking away from all the brilliant women we heard from this season. I’m joined by my sister Heather Johnson who has been behind the scenes helping me process what we are hearing and was happy to chat about her own conclusions.2022-07-2543 min
Happy Side Of NeutralJackie Ostberg (aka Nana) on Delighting in the Small ThingsIf you have been following along you will know that I said this would be the final episode. Well, another episode emerged that I think you will love. In this week’s episode, I interview one of the matriarchs of my family Jackie Ostberg. Nana is turning 95 in a few months and during this interview, she shared stories ranging from her childhood to what she’s currently reading and everything in between. Through these stories, we get a glimpse of the things that have continued to hold meaning and what has left her feeling happy as she looks back at h...2022-06-2822 minHappy Side Of NeutralCorey Zehngebot on Why You Too Should Take a Sabbatical and Find Your MojoThis week I’m joined by Corey Zehngebot. Corey is an urban designer, architect, and planner. She has worked in both government and the private sector. I know Corey from her time at the City of Boston, where she was one of the creative, outside-of-the-box thinkers that I gravitated to. But in this episode, we flipped the script and Corey mostly interviewed me. Corey has recently decided to take a sabbatical of her own. We got to talking about the value of taking this time and how to make the best use of it.
Influencers discussed:
Ca...2022-06-0639 minHappy Side Of NeutralINTERLUDE: Meaning Making - Tell me what you think?We are taking a one-week break from the release schedule. So, while you are anxiously waiting for the next episode to drop, I would love to hear your thoughts. A few questions I have for you:
What has resonated with you from episodes you have listened to so far?
What themes have you heard across multiple guests?
Any other thoughts you want to share?
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Put your thoughts in this form here https://bit.ly...2022-05-3105 minHappy Side Of NeutralAlex Lawrence on Key Ingredients to Fulfilling WorkAlex Lawrence has worked in both the public and non-profit sectors in roles aimed at making systems and services work better for the people they are meant to serve. She recently stepped into a big role on Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s cabinet and is energized by the role. Alex has held many hard jobs and in her assessment of what made some life-giving and others draining she described three key ingredients to feeling fulfilled in her work. Hear from Alex about being busy and balanced and how unique the equation of finding happiness is to each individual.
...2022-05-2429 minHappy Side Of NeutralTamara Roy and Via Boley on Pragmatic Parenting and Questioning the PremiseThis week on the Happy Side of Neutral I speak with Tamara Roy, a Boston-based architect, and her daughter, Via Boley, an up-and-coming artist about the challenges of being women in their fields and hear a mother/daughter perspective on searching for balance. Listen in as Tamara shares some pragmatic parenting tips born out of necessity and pushes against the idea of balance altogether.
Tammar and Via’s recommended influencers:
The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore
The Matrix by Lauren Groff
The Great Women Artists Podcast by Katy Hessel
Funny Weather: Art in An...2022-05-1837 minHappy Side Of NeutralNatalia Chase on Key Balance IndicatorsNatalia Chase is a vocal instructor, singer-songwriter, founder of a non-profit called Unified, and mother of three. In this episode, she describes a personal and professional life constantly in motion. As new opportunities come her way it requires her to make creative adjustments to her life. Listen in as she shares her key balance indicators and strategies to fight for not only a sense of balance but also continued enjoyment in her work.
Stream Natalia's music on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2rsodGWvOBhp4a6RZUdOoX
Natalia’s recommend influencers:
Rick Warren
Francis Chan
2022-05-0927 minHappy Side Of NeutralHillary Fenrich on Healthy Workplace PracticesHillary Fenrich had her dream job, but soon the long hours caught up to her and left her in poor health. This wake-up call taught her to be extremely vocal about prioritizing her own health. She’s come up with a recipe to stay balanced that we can all learn from. She also shares her reflections and research on the “sustainability” of the social and environmental movement – and how organizations can better provide for their staff.
Read the full list of Organizational Support for Rest and Rejuvenation here: bit.ly/OrgSupport4RR
Hillary’s recommended influencers:
The Tao of Pooh by Benjami...2022-05-0244 minHappy Side Of NeutralMeena Kothandaraman on the Power of Perspective ShiftMeena Kothandaraman is an expert in human-centered research who has a fascination with the human experience and cares deeply about people's stories being told. In this episode, she shares moments of joy and hardship and expresses how the power of shifting perspective has left her feeling gratitude and an overall sense of balance in her life. She will leave you questioning: How might a shift in perspective to our approach to others, ourselves, and our lives leave us feeling more content.
Meena’s recommended influential books:
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Do...2022-04-2539 minHappy Side Of NeutralAyla Gavins on Cultivating a Community of SupportAyla Gavins is an exceptional educator and leader working to support the growth and development of children and believes healthy balanced adults make joyful children. In this episode, Ayla shares moments in her journey when she felt out of balance as she pursued this work, as well as factors that helped her maintain balance while in demanding roles, and most importantly what she learned along the way. She will leave you questioning: What does it mean to be strong? What is your definition of success? Who is your community of supporters?
Ayla’s influential reads:
Buddha Is...2022-04-1833 min
Happy Side Of NeutralCliff Notes on Finding BalanceWant to know the secrets to unlocking the stress cycle, building a well-lived life, and becoming a wild woman? Listen in as Heather Ostberg, Tess Forrester and I discuss how three books have framed our thinking about finding balance and living on the happy side.
If this conversation left you wanting to read more, you can find the books here:
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Amelia Nagoski and Emily Nagoski https://www.burnoutbook.net/
Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans https://designingyour...2022-04-1133 minHappy Side Of NeutralMy Search for BalanceWelcome to the first episode of the Happy Side of Neutral. This season is about a journey to find balance amidst the chaos and discover ways to live life on the happy side. In this first episode, I’ll be sharing my personal story of burnout and the questions I was left trying to answer.2022-04-0412 minHappy Side Of NeutralIntroducing: the Happy Side of NeutralAre you someone who struggles to find balance in your life? I certainly am. In this season, I'll share my own struggles with burnout and my search to find methods, and practices that lead to a happy life. I'll be reviewing books and interviewing inspiring women further along on this journey in hopes of learning how they maintain balance amidst the chaos and find ways to live life on the happy side.2022-03-2801 min
True Tales LiveTTL Theme: Losses - March 26, 2019 at PPMTVNHThis is the audio track from our March 26, 2019 program at Portsmouth Public Media TV as 280 Marcy St. in Portsmouth, NH. Our theme was "Losses." Our storytellers in order of appearance and the title of their stories were: Emilie Spaulding (Lost and Found); Beth Tener (I See You); Tom Ostberg (Adirondack Dreamer); Kate Braun (Life, Loss, Love); and Andy Davis (Over the Fence). Subbing for Pat Spalding as our Emcee was David Phreaner, who also interviewed storyteller Beth Tener after the storytelling portion of the program concluded. That interview audio is on a separate file on this podcast. Amy Antonucci was...2019-03-291h 00
True Tales LiveTheme: Out On A Limb - May 1, 2018 - PPMtv Portsmouth, NHOur Theme: "Out On A Limb" - Five Storytellers at PPMTV - 280 Marcy St. in Portsmouth, NH. This audio file is only the storyteller portion of the program. The Interview portion in on a separate audio file on this podcast. Here our are storytellers and the titles of their stories...in the order of appearance on the audio file.
Jim Ryan (Grizzly Bears Can Run Really, Really Fast); Erica Skoglund (Just to be Safe); Michael Lang (The Music Makers); Cathy Wolff (Out on a Limb in Tinicum Woods); Tom Ostberg (I Promise to Bee Careful) Announcer: Amy Antonucci. Emcee: Pat...2018-05-041h 06