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Ep 0169 – Our Brave New Year

Laurie and Mark waiting for the train at Disneyland during the holiday season. Mark is wearing his Hawaiian surfing Santa shirt.
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Mark and I perfect our social media smiley look during our Christmas trip to Disneyland.

Podcast Recap

Social Media doesn’t reflect my reality. Big thanks to Amazon shoppers. Why I closed down Stories and Voice. BC Kat from S.Jersey calls the bravery hotline to share her thoughts about acceptance and getting older. Dawny posts her tale. BC Kaydence, who used to be known as BC Kevin, is on the bravery report for sharing her authentic journey of change. Kaydence also shares a meaningful quote and support for Dawny. We greet new BCs Melinda and Jen. Can feeling too good cause a binge? Holiday Foolish Fun from Dawny. Mark and I reveal our focus words for 2019 and let you in on one of our secrets for getting along.
Satsumas on a botanical print plate

One of my favorite blessings living in Southern California – we have Satsuma trees in our yard. I call them my Christmas Oranges.

New BCs

Mentioned

The Last Show

Dawny’s Post on Thanksgiving

Kaydence’s Poem, The Invitation from Oriah Mountain Dreamer

The book Kaydence mentioned, Eating in the Light of the Moon by Anita Johnston

How to Send Audio

Ways to support the show financially

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver
After Thoughts Announcer: Mark Weaver
After Thoughts Commentator: Kat from S. Jersey
After Thoughts Commentator: Kaydence from NY
Participation Announcer: Mark Weaver
Foolish Fun Announcer: Mark Weaver
Foolish Fun: Dawny

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 0168 – What We Do For Love and Please Support Dawny

Laurie looking up under trees wearing no hat and smiling.
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I enjoy watching the birds here from my newest podcast rock find.

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I update you about the California wildfires, a new health issue and why I’m grateful. I share a wonderful tip for creating a kinder, gentler life when dieting or working on any other goal. Please support our friend, Dawny. New BC Shelby gives a 5-Star review on iTunes. Thanks to all who send, or have sent, virtual coffee. Send holiday greetings in by Dec. 15, 2018. Holiday Dance Partay!
Foothills past the trees and a white house across the street.

The view from this new podcast space. Skies are still a bit hazy from the fires and you can see how near the road this is. Still, a nice shady and restful spot for pondering.

New BCs

  • Shelby – who posted a 5-star review on USA iTunes

Mentioned

The Last Show including Dawny’s comments.

How to Send Audio

Help out by donating to the Red Cross. You can specify CA Wildfires, Disaster Relief, or Where it’s most needed.

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 0167 – Flowing With the Tide and Happy Birthday Fionna!

Laurie in straw hat and sunglasses. Bright blue cloudless skies.
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I’m smiling big time to be back up my beloved mountain.

Podcast Recap

A trip back up the mountain creates some interesting lessons. How is life like improv? BC Kat from S. Jersey calls in. Comments are back in business. Send your holiday greetings by Dec. 15, 2018. Happy Birthday Fionna!

Brown cliff sparsely covered in foliage and bright blue sky.

I enjoyed the contrast of the cliffs against the bright blue sky.


Shady bench under a tree in a grove at the bottom of the trail.

Ta Da! The next to bottom Zen spot.

Mentioned

The Last Show

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 Kat from South Jersey
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

  • BC Kat from South Jersey’s Call – “Happy Go Lucky” – from AudioBlocks
  • Fionna’s birthday includes: Sing a Birthday Song by Backyard Music, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.
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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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