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Ep 0166 – Being In Tune With Yourself

Laurie and Mark on the ship's bow with glaciers and snow behind.
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Yahoo! Mark and I embrace Glacier Bay during our Alaskan cruise- and each other.

Podcast Recap

What does it mean to be in tune with yourself? Mark and I have been on an Alaskan cruise. How to overcome failing first in our heads. Greet newest BC Christine from Pennsylvania who is on the bravery report for calling and sharing her story. A comment conversation with BC Linda from Sydney. Thanks to Sue from the U.K. for her thoughtful private message. Thanks to new BC Christine from Pennsylvania for a nice 5-star iTunes review and for supporting the show with virtual coffee.

Icy blue-white glaciers flow into the grey calm bay waters in the background with the bow of the boat in foreground.

Glacier Bay as seen from our ship.


Laurie and Mark with Laurie's cousin and his wife cram into the selfie with clear water behind.

The Alaska crew is all here! We’re having a great vacation with my cousin and his wife as we travel by boat to spy eagles and whales.


3 large totem poles against a background of large fir trees.

We learn about totem poles and that it’s actually a GOOD thing to be low man there – as the first carving is the star of the story. Very interesting day.


Mark makes a funny pursed up lip face in front of a dappled green river under the trees. Laurie leans on his shoulder.

Mark employs his funny face making skills as we pose in front of a wild salmon spawning ground in the woods.

New BCs

  • Christine from Pennsylvania – who called the Bravery Hotline, left a 5-Star USA iTunes review and gave virtual coffee

Mentioned

The Last Show including comments by Linda from Sydney

Laurie’s Useful Question:

Before eating food, how will I feel…

  1. Physically
  2. Emotionally
  3. Socially

Compulsive Overeating Diary on FB

World of Dance

Castaways

The Bravery Report

How to Send Audio

Ways to support the show financially

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver
After Thoughts Announcer: Mark Weaver
After Thoughts Commentator: Laurie
After Thoughts Bravery Hotline Caller: BC Christine from Pennsylvania
Participation Announcer: Mark Weaver

Other Sounds

  • Crowd Cheering
    http://www.freesound.org/people/xtrsounder/sounds/202498/
  • Applause
    http://www.freesound.org/people/bulbastre/sounds/132154/

Main Theme:
Circle by Hartley used with permission by agreement with SHUTTERSTOCK MUSIC CANADA ULC

Other Sounds and Music used with permission from AudioBlocks and IBAudio

Today’s Custom Music – from AudioBlocks

  • BC Christine from Pennsylvania’s Call – “Light Footsteps”
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Ep 0165 – The Gift of Today

Laurie in a straw hat with a colorful bandana around her forehead smiles in front of a dried landscape of trees and wilted brush.
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Trying to enjoy myself today even though it is hot as blazes and flies keep buzzing me to drink my water or the sweat from my brow. It’s definitely…an experience.

Podcast Recap

It’s easy to wish away our lives waiting for the next good thing and missing out on what we have today. BC Dave inspires us with a meaningful quote. BC Mary S. lets us know about a great web site where we can make cards to cheer up kids in the hospital. Thanks for reaching out about our fire safety and for supporting Mark and me. Dawny catches us up and has a victory. Carrie and I have a comment conversation about improving our body image. BC Dave tells us about his Disc Golf Tourney and what he learned from it. Bcs Jo and Sue from the UK greet new BCs and say hello. BC Mary S. calls with supportive thoughts about making hard choices for our own good.
Sun dried brownish grass in front of some drooping oak trees.

You can see from today’s view from the podcast rock, how dried out the underbrush is and why fires are such a concern.

Mentioned

The Last Show including comments by Dawny, Jo from the UK, BC Dave, BC Carrie, and Sue from the UK

Make and send cards to cheer up kids in the hospital.

Read our Inspirational Quotes – and learn how you can send one like BC Dave

How to Send Audio

Compulsive Overeating Diary on FB

Ways to support the show financially

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver
After Thoughts Announcer: Mark Weaver
After Thoughts Commentator: Laurie
After Thoughts Inspirational Quote: BC Dave
Participation Announcer: Mark Weaver
Commentator: BC Mary S.

Other Sounds

  • Crowd Cheering
    http://www.freesound.org/people/xtrsounder/sounds/202498/
  • Applause
    http://www.freesound.org/people/bulbastre/sounds/132154/

Main Theme:
Circle by Hartley used with permission by agreement with SHUTTERSTOCK MUSIC CANADA ULC

Other Sounds and Music used with permission from AudioBlocks and IBAudio

Today’s Custom Music – from AudioBlocks

  • BC Dave’s Quote – “My Dreams”
  • BC Mary S.’ Call – “Happy Place”
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Ep 0164 – I’m Positive!

Laurie smiling near a tree in full leaf. She's wearing a straw fedora and a great big smile to compliment her lilac colored t-shirt.
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A quick snapshot in my garden near my memory tree before I head down to the podcast rock. I’m POSITIVE recording day 164 will be a wonderful experience.

Podcast Recap

Positivity is the theme for the day. We greet new BCs Linda and Charliss. BC Carrie shares comments about the mirror exercise from last show. Encouragement from BC Martha who posted about day 11, a very tough day from my past. BC Dave shares his heart. Updates from BCs Jo from the UK and Dawny. Big smooches to Jo for her generous gift. My top 5 tips for creating positive affirmations and 3 samples.
Different wind chimes hang from a curved branch from an old tree in the garden in front of a brick wall.

These are memory chimes in my garden. They hang from our dead plum tree. It shaded us for many years. Its replacement tree grows next to it. Rather than remove the tree, Mark cut it back and we’re growing jasmine up it. These various chimes have many memories. The multicolored one I bought in memory of my Mom who loved rainbows.

Newest BCs

  • I’m excited to feel great about my body
  • I love learning from my bravery
  • I’m thrilled to focus on the positive

Mentioned

The Last Show including comments by Linda, Jo from the UK, Carrie, and Dawny

BC Martha’s encouraging FB post about Day 11.

Day 11

BC Dave’s heartfelt comment on Day 162

Insight Timer – the free meditation app Mark and I use

How to Send Audio

Laurie’s Instagram at LaurieDreamWeaver

Compulsive Overeating Diary on FB

Ways to support the show financially

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver
After Thoughts Announcer: Mark Weaver
After Thoughts Commentator: Laurie
Participation Announcer: Mark Weaver

Other Sounds

  • Crowd Cheering
    http://www.freesound.org/people/xtrsounder/sounds/202498/
  • Applause
    http://www.freesound.org/people/bulbastre/sounds/132154/

Main Theme:
Circle by Hartley used with permission by agreement with SHUTTERSTOCK MUSIC CANADA ULC

Other Sounds and Music used with permission from AudioBlocks and IBAudio

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Ep 0163 – Love Yourself

Laurie grins as she makes an OK sign down at the park on a sunny day. Trees in the background.
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I feel A-OK about myself as I get ready to explore my local park for a good podcast spot.

Podcast Recap

My feet keep me from hiking, but I find a new podcast spot down at the park. Overcoming disordered eating as an Identity. Finding love for ourselves with a cool mirror exercise. Hello to new BCs Martha, Carrie and SAN (AKA Self Acceptance Newbie). Carrie listens to old and new episodes of COD and has questions. It’s ok to ask about past shows. Thanks for the financial support and 5-star reviews on iTunes. Mark tells how you can participate. BC Kelly G. touches my heart with her timely comments and Dawny comes through with understanding.
Falllen log in a shady grove.

My newest podcast spot – the Podcast Log down at my local park.

Newest BCs

  • Martha – reached out on FB and says the show resonates with her.
  • Carrie – Had a great comment conversation last show and on Day 67.
  • SAN (AKA Self Acceptance Newbie) reached out on IG

Mentioned

The Last Show including comments by Dawny, Kelly G. and Carrie

Carrie’s comment on day 67

Photo of Mark in our garden on FB

Insight Timer – the free meditation app Mark and I use

How to Send Audio

Laurie’s Instagram at LaurieDreamWeaver

Compulsive Overeating Diary on FB

Ways to support the show financially

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver
After Thoughts Announcer: Mark Weaver
After Thoughts Commentator: Laurie
Participation Announcer: Mark Weaver

Other Sounds

  • Crowd Cheering
    http://www.freesound.org/people/xtrsounder/sounds/202498/
  • Applause
    http://www.freesound.org/people/bulbastre/sounds/132154/

Main Theme:
Circle by Hartley used with permission by agreement with SHUTTERSTOCK MUSIC CANADA ULC

Other Sounds and Music used with permission from AudioBlocks and IBAudio

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Ep 0162 – Struggles of the Heart

Laurie looks like she's thinking. Hatless, on a bright blue day with the valley below.
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I’m definitely in the pondering mood as I catch my breath and consider what my heart has to tell me on the mountain.

Podcast Recap

Life has been a struggle, but I go hiking to find the quiet place to listen to my heart. Afterwards, I ponder why this time on the mountain was so unusually scary for me. Dawny calls to update us and to let me know she was thinking of me on Mother’s Day. Mary S. ponders anxiety and wonders if other BCs also struggle with this. Insight Timer provides a free meditation class.

Wild rosemary on the mountain

Wild rosemary fills the senses with its wonderful scent as well as its beauty.


Lovely purple wildflowers

The beauty of nature is wonderful for what ails the heart.

Mentioned

The Last Show

Insight Timer – the free meditation app Mark and I use

How to Send Audio

Laurie’s Instagram at LaurieDreamWeaver

Ways to support the show financially

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver
After Thoughts Announcer: Mark Weaver
After Thoughts Commentator: Laurie
After Thoughts Commentator: Dawny
After Thoughts Commentator: Mary S.

Other Sounds

  • Crowd Cheering
    http://www.freesound.org/people/xtrsounder/sounds/202498/
  • Applause
    http://www.freesound.org/people/bulbastre/sounds/132154/

Main Theme:
Circle by Hartley used with permission by agreement with SHUTTERSTOCK MUSIC CANADA ULC

Other Sounds and Music used with permission from AudioBlocks and IBAudio including:

Today’s Custom Background Music

Dawny’s After Thoughts – After the Rain
Mary S.’s Thoughts about Anxiety – Atmospheric Clouds

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