In this episode, I explain why I haven’t been here for a couple of weeks, I recap Season I, why I started, and what I covered. I then talk about what I would like to do in Season II. I am very excited about where we are going in the new season and the new year! Come join me on this new journey!
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In today’s episode, I talk about my blessings and how thankful I am. I also talk about Christmas cards and wanting to do something special during this holiday season for others and asking for input from you, my listeners!
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In today’s episode, enjoy my discussion of an interesting study (found on greatergood.berkeley.edu and their article “How Positive Media Can Make Us Better People”) that was done among students in 2012. The study is by Mary Beth Oliver of Penn State University and shows where certain movies give the person greater motivation to become a better person and to do good things for others.
I also talk about my answers received from questions I asked my lovely friends. Questions regarding what positive media (such as movies, videos, or other media) people go to for positive vibes, or to get some positive, feel-good feelings when needed.
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This week I am a bit late. I just couldn’t decide what to share, so I am sharing all four of the positive media I found, or that was shared with me. We find negativity every day on social media which makes us not want to be there. But I have searched and found some positives to share. So, take note and I hope you enjoy these as much as I have!
Paul Harvey and Four Notes
NHS Million
Happy News Group Podcast; Piccolomarketing.com
Good News Network
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This week I talk briefly about the great month I had in interviews. I also talk about how we need to step out of our comfort zones and “excuses” to do what we want to do; and that we need to contact those we know that need our support and positivity at this time.
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My special guest today is not only special to my heart but a special friend to me and so many on TikTok and all over. You will see by listening, that we have fun during the silly discussions. While chatting during Deb telling her story and explaining the things she went through on her “adventure” of stage 2 breast cancer, there are serious discussions as well. You can find her on Tik Tok under Renegade Squirrel and hopefully very soon she will have her own podcast of which I will update you and where you can find her to listen!
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After Sixteen episodes to their show, and completing a fundraiser for foster children they called #NoMoreTrashBags, they are excited to see what is next. Enjoy my interview with Rob and J and listen to their story filled with enthusiastic positive energy. You can’t help but smile and feel the good vibes yourself.
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Today’s episode was originally scheduled to go out on Monday this week. Unfortunately, there was work being done in the store when we originally recorded and it took over our vocals so I requested we re-record the interview. I did not plan on getting it done, but as a bonus, it is going out today! I was able to sit down with my friend LaDonna and talk to her about her venture in what brought her back home to Lavonia and what made her open up her lovely store Sweet Combs of Honey and why her love of art. Enjoy!
If you ever get a chance to stop by Lavonia, Georgia, you need to make the few short miles to the downtown area of Lavonia to stop in and see LaDonna and her quaint store, Sweet Combs of Honey.
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A friend of mine does this daily on her Twitter feed and I absolutely love this idea. She always finds three things she is grateful for each day. I could never “grab hold” of doing it on my Twitter nor on my blog. But, this month I have started writing it in my journal that I have beside my bed, and every night I do my daily three things right before I turn off my light and go to sleep.
I also share an update with you all on the #NoMoreTrashBags from my friends at Fall Forward Radio.
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When trying to decide on the topic for my podcast this week, I was going through so many things I wanted to share, especially it being Suicide Awareness Month. Mental Health is such a big topic right now. HUGE! Especially with the Virus Pandemic and people dealing with so many things more than usual because of it. It concerns me because I have seen so many people and felt so many emotions from people I know and love as well as those I don’t know. It’s one of the reasons I was determined to start this podcast.
But thinking about mental health and influences I have personally gotten something from, it was so easy to decide who I would talk about. Two women I have (other than my own counselor) learned things from and put into practice in my everyday experiences and learnings. One most recent and the other in the last five years.
The most recent being Dr. Julie Smith. I, of course, found her originally on Tik Tok like so many others. But she is also on Instagram, the internet on her website and on YouTube. When I first saw her I was impressed that she kept stating things that I had talked to my counselor about. It was just confirming the things that I had talked to her about and had read up to that point. I was also impressed at how approachable she looked and “down to earth” she seemed to be. Silly I know.
I looked her up on the internet to find out more about her and found that she has a practice in England. Ringwood, Hampshire, England to be exact (and I know I pronounced it incorrectly on the podcast where my English friends are concerned, so my apologies to you my friends!) She has an abundance of background work and diversity with different groups and individuals alike regarding mental health work. Please check her website out.
The other person I have come to know a lot about is Brené Brown. Now one thing I had not realized or had let it go right over my head was that she was a doctor by professor! How in the world I missed this as I was learning more about her I do not know, but I did, until I was doing this podcast and saw the Dr. in front of her name! Now I know!! Ha!
When first introduced to her, my counselor recommended I read a book by her titled The Gifts of Imperfection. I purchased it through Audible. It was so good! I also purchased a softbound book titled Rising Strong. The things she shares of her life, how she learned from them and how they put things into perspective. In Rising Strong, there is a quote on the back of the book that states, “Rising strong after a fall is how we cultivate wholeheartedness. This process teaches us the most about who we are.”
Brené has a website full of books, information on her and her ventures, her podcast called Unlocking Us, and so much more. She even has a page that will link you to her Dare To Lead Hub where she helps you learn how to be a leader.
These two ladies have a lot to give in information regarding mental health and learning tools to work through the ups and downs of some different problems you or someone you know might be needing. I have linked each of their websites for you to have access to above so you can see for yourself what great information they have for you to get into. I will also do the same below.
Thank you for stopping by the podcast site and checking it out! I hope you have a great day and a great week!
Dawn 🙂 xo
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