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Crime CuriousThe Murder of Margaret TheutTheresa Alvarez was left with her maternal grandparents at 8 years old after her own mother died. Unfortunately, her grandparents could not financially support extra mouths to feed and Theresa along with her brother were often homeless. That is until Margaret Theut along with a great aunt- Janet Jenkins took the kids in and provided for them. All of this would result 17 years later in Theresa murdering Margaret over money that Margaret was saving to give to a charity.
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The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezSelf-ReflectionJoin me as I dig deep into the self-reflecting questions we are afraid to ask. 2025-03-1319 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezSetting IntentionsIn this episode we talk "Setting Intentions" for the new year. Join me as we explore the idea of writing down our intentions and how we can stick to them without being too hard on ourselves. 2025-01-0315 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezThe Present MomentJoin me as I discuss how to be in "The Present Moment". What does this mean and how can we get there? I often get asked what does it mean to be more present and mindful. In this episode I answer that question and give some insight.2024-10-1013 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezInterview with Kristi Nelson, author of Wake Up GratefulIn this episode I visit with Kristi Nelson. She is the author of Wake Up Grateful: The Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted.2024-05-0436 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezCreativityIn this episode I talk about creativity and why it is so powerful, and how you can use it for your mental well being. 2024-04-1116 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezSynchronicities In this episode I talk about synchronicities. What are signs that tell you that you are on the right track? How do you read the signs?2024-03-1219 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezLoveIn this episode we talk love! Love and gratitude go hand in hand. I will talk about how they relate to each-other and what you can do in your journal to reflect.2024-02-2012 min
The Open GateMy Artsy CoachIn this episode we speak with My Artsy Coach Margaret Alvarez. Margaret is a working artist from Houston, Texas. She has been teaching art in private schools for the past 15 years. In addition, she started sharing videos and teaching online art journaling workshops in 2019. She founded, My Artsy Coach, helping people combine creativity and mindfulness as an outlet during the pandemic and beyond.
Margaret’s focus now is to develop workshops that teach a variety of art techniques and art journaling prompts that will allow people to channel their emotions into a creative flow. While learning ways to incorporate mindfulness an...2024-02-1850 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezForming a Gratitude HabitIs gratitude a habit for you yet? In this episode I talk about ways to make gratitude a habit and enjoying life in the process.2024-02-0117 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezSetting IntentionsIn this episode I talk about setting intentions for the new year. Dive into the difference between intentions and resolutions. I encourage my listeners to set intentions and see what that change in focus my create.2024-01-1415 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezAlignmentEver get off track? Forget to count your blessings and appreciate what you have? Me too! In this episode I talk about ways to get on track and back in alignment.2023-12-2317 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezGratitude and ManifestingIn this episode I talk about Gratitude and Manifesting. How to use gratitude to manifest something you desire. My favorite topic!2023-12-0217 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezAppreciating MemoriesIn this episode we will talk about traditions and appreciating past memories. We will discuss the importance of documenting and using our journaling to remind us of our past experiences.2023-11-2214 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezSelf CareIn this episode I dive into the subject of "Self Care". Can creating a gratitude practice be a part of your self care routine? 2023-11-1311 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezWho do you Appreciate?In this episode our focus will be people. Who we appreciate, who we love and how the act of appreciation makes us feel.2023-10-2812 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezThe Benefits of Gratitude and CreativityIn this episode I will share the many benefits of gratitude and creativity. I dig deep into how to change your mindset and condition your brain to think in-gratitude. Ending with a prompt for the next pages in your journal!2023-10-2216 min
The Art of Gratitude Podcast with Margaret AlvarezWhere to BeginIn this introductory episode I share how I started my Gratitude Art Journaling journey. I will let you know what you need to get started and if you continue, you will learn different ways to explore gratitude through my gratitude prompts.2023-10-1514 min
Wake Up With GratitudeIs There a Way to Super-Charge Your Gratitude Practice with Art? (Margaret Alvarez, Ep. 188)Have you tried combining gratitude journaling and art? Margaret Alvarez is an art teacher and creativity coach. She offers workshops that teach people to combine art journaling with gratitude journaling. Our conversation touches on how to fuel your personal creativity and guidance on how to try doing your own gratitude art journaling. Join Margaret for a FREE Art Journaling class on October 18th: The Art of Gratitude: Creative Gratitude Journaling as a Practice Inspired to create your own project? Share and tag Margaret on socials: https://www.instagram.com/myartsycoach/ https://w...2022-10-1131 min
The Kitchen Sisters PresentNatalie de Blois — To Tell the TruthNatalie de Blois loved systems – understanding how things worked. For her, it wasn’t just pretty buildings, she challenged the code and questioned the status quo. And like the buildings she designed, there was a certain complexity to Natalie herself. She was a woman of resilient beauty, inspiring yet distant, ahead of her time.
Natalie de Blois (1921–2013), a pioneering woman architect, contributed to some of the most iconic modernist works for corporate America, all while raising four children. After leaving a significant mark on post-war NYC Park Avenue, she transferred to the Skidmore Owings and Merrill Chicago office, w...2022-03-0148 min
New Angle: VoiceNatalie de Blois – To Tell The TruthNatalie de Blois (1921–2013) contributed to some of the most iconic modernist works for corporate America, all while raising four children. After leaving this significant mark on post-war Park Avenue, she transferred to the SOM Chicago office, where she became actively involved in the architecture feminist movement and was one of the leaders in the newly formed Chicago Women in Architecture advocacy group. Later, she finished her career as a professor at UT Austin, where she trained a future generation of architects. As an architect, Natalie loved systems – understanding how things worked. For her, it wasn’t just pretty buil...2022-02-1548 min
Let It Out!Episode 4: Super Dogs and Medicinal Trees with Emily!If you’re anything like me, spending time outside or with animals always makes you feel better. In this episode, we explore the science behind wild experiences.Sources:The restorative benefits of nature: Toward an integrative framework by Stephen KaplanAn emotional support animal is just a mouse click awayCould Exposure to Everyday Green Spaces Help Treat ADHD? Evidence from Children’s Play Settings by Andrea Faber Taylor and Frances E. (Ming) KuoWildlife tourism: The intangible, psychological benefits of human-wildlife encounters by Susanna CurtinCompanion Animals and Child/Adolescent Development: A Systematic Review of the Evidence by Rebecca Purewal, Robert Christley, Katarzyna Kord...2021-01-0156 min