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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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Ep 0161 – Discover Your Method

Laurie in a straw hat looks upwards with blue sky in the background.
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I’m excited to look ahead as I’m finally back on the mountain.

Podcast Recap

Zen flows on the mountain as I discover my own method and I wonder, what’s yours? I’m grateful to BCs who’ve been supporting me and the show, like longtime listener Pat and the Amazon shoppers. A new iTunes review from the UK. New BC Danielle from Brisbane gives me some comments to ponder about why it’s so difficult to just say ‘Thank You.’ New BCs Carol and Shona reach out via PM. Dawny comments after last show.
Beautiful blue skies over the sandy hiking path through green brush up to the mountain.

The path up the mountain for day 161.

New BCs From Last Week

  • Elizabeth who called the Bravery Hotline after Day 23
  • Svetlana who posted on FB and then sent her story for Laurie to read

New BCs From This Week

Mentioned

The Last Show and comments

Interview with Jonathan Lehmann, the meditation teacher I love!

Insight Timer – the app where I listen to Jonathan’s morning mediation with music

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

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

BC Danielle from Australia’s comments – Seagull Skyride
Under my reply to Danielle – Simple Lesson of Life

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Ep 0160 – Fearless

Laurie in a straw hat gestures on a sunny day in front of a set of colorful wind chimes hanging from a gnarled branch in front of a brick wall.
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Ta Da! I feel fearless in the lull of the Devil Winds in front of our collection of momentarily silent wind-chimes in our front yard. They are held by a once vibrant plum tree that died. But that former tree has a new purpose as a hanger while a young plum tree grows alongside. Hmmm, a lesson in there somewhere!

Podcast Recap

What’s the difference between being brave and being fearless? New BC Elizabeth fearlessly calls the Bravery Hotline. New BC Svetlana shares one of the bravest stories ever. Supportive comments from Dawny, Jo from the UK and Kelly G. Thanks to all who participated in the new version of Fionna’s Brave Companion Song, to those who’ve left great ratings on iTunes, and to those who shared thoughts via Instagram. What are your three words that represent your strength? Laurie reads her Dream Diet blog post. How to subscribe and unsubscribe from email notification.

Lime green grasses under forest of different shades and textures of green.

The spring greens are beautiful down at the podcast rock at my local park.


A pair of pink bunny planters filled with pink flowers

Gardner Mark gets ready for Easter!

New BCs

  • Elizabeth who called the Bravery Hotline after Day 23
  • Svetlana who posted on FB and then sent her story for Laurie to read

Mentioned

The Last Show and comments (Laurie’s Birthday Show)

Laurie’s Dream Diet Blog Post

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/Bravery Hotline: BC Elizabeth
Blog Reader: Laurie

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

Music used in Svetlana’s story: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1 Used by permission of Josh Woodward under a Creative Commons License

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

Today’s Custom Background Music

BC Elizabeth’s call – Chasing Sunlight
Dream Diet Music – Relax A While

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