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Ep 0038 – Why do we say ‘sorry’ after telling our truth?

Laurie smiling in her straw hat on a sunny day on the trail in the foothills.
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I’m smiling because the weather report said rain, and I got sun! (and because I took this selfie while listening to Jillian Michaels’ podcast and at this very moment, Jill mentioned how much she hates selfies. It tickled me)

Podcast Recap

It’s all about telling our truth and why we feel so gosh darn apologetic. I read an email from Steven who shares his My Fitness Pal ID, a true and brave comment from our newest brave companion, Michelle, and a heartfelt comment from my long-time friend, Cheryl, that triggers my musing at my Upper Zen Spot. Shout-outs too, to Sandy, Cherry, and my Local Brave Companion FB buddy who left a 5-star iTunes review.
A sandy hiking trail cutting through brush up leading toward the foothill ridge on a sunny day with cloudy blue skies.

The trail leading to my Upper Zen Spot. It’s a beautiful sunny and windy day.

Mentioned

Steven’s name on My Fitness Pal:

If you or any of your brave companions are on MFP – please friend me! You can find me by my nom de plume “operavagabond”

Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling This is the Amazon.com link to the book recommended by Kendra that I also purchased. Note: This is my Amazon Associate link, so purchasing from here gives me a few pennies.

My First attempt at a YouTube video bonus tour of my Upper Zen Spot. Honestly, I had to fight my perfectionistic self because of some audio trouble due to wind, but here it is! I’m proud of myself for letting it be. I can always try another day. Sometimes when we fuss over perfection on a first attempt, we don’t really allow ourselves to learn and grow from our experience.

Our new “Who are the Brave Companions” page. Come tell your story!

Newest Brave Companion Michelle’s comment on the ‘Pathetic Episode 4’. Please stop by and welcome her.

Cheryl’s fantastic insightful comment on episode 37

Cheryl’s Blog, Wellsprings and Dragonfly Wings

My Guest post on Cheryl’s Blog about Plan “Be”

The original ‘Plan Be’ Episode 12

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My new page with instructions for all of the ways (so far) that you can send audio and lend your voice to this podcast.

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Bravery Hotline

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Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver

Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day

Who are the Brave Companions? This new page is a place for you, Brave Companion, to tell a bit about your own story, to list anything you would like in order for other brave companions to get to know you better or to join you in support. It is also a place for all Brave Companions to discover new connections and to realize they are not alone. This is a safe place to be who you are, to feel how you feel, and to express what you’d like to say.
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Ep 0037 – How to clear the clutter without being overwhelmed.

Laurie in a straw sunhat by a tree marked with a trail sign.
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I’m recording episode 37 from my furthest back trail rock under a tree at Descanso Gardens. There was a film crew in the gardens today, so I had to move further back to limit noise.

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Shout-outs to Abby for her fine review on iTunes, Sandy for her brave support of listener, Gracie, and Cheryl, Abby and Sue for joining and participating in our new Spark People Team for Brave Companions. I talk about my new Compulsive Overeating Diary channel on YouTube and my 30 minute video bike ride that you can see there. Finally, a comments conversation between Sue, Cheryl and me sparks me to think how clutter, overspending and overeating might all be related.

The pretty flowers I saw on my walk through Descanso Gardens today

The pretty flowers I saw on my walk through Descanso Gardens today. More fun than cleaning the clutter! But that clutter remains in the back of my mind.


Laurie's made bed

I like to at least make my bed every day. Then, when I go to sleep at night, I feel like I’m in a B & B instead of in a wad of crumpled sheets. Notice the start of clutter on my night table though. It is a struggle for me, but no matter how crazy I feel, that made bed makes me feel proud of myself.

A bit of a clutter on the dresser.

This is what I see from the bed. I’ve been thinking about clearing this small clutter for about 4 months. I always mean to do it tomorrow. Besides my jewel cases, which belong here, there are boxes from my audio equipment, extra cords and inputs, and many lipsticks that I no longer wear.

Mentioned

Sandy’s comment to Grace

Our clutter conversation on day 36

See Laurie’s bike ride on YouTube

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The Spark People Team we created for listeners of Compulsive Overeating Diary who might like to count calories. Welcome Cherry! So far, we’re up to nine team members, and we would welcome some more! 10/22/14- no longer an active team due to lack of participation

My new page with instructions for all of the ways (so far) that you can send audio and lend your voice to this podcast.

New free way to leave voicemail http://speakpipe.com/laurieweaver You can also click the blue button on this page that says ‘send a voice message.’

Bravery Hotline

Leave your comments, questions, feelings and stories on Laurie’s podcast voicemail hotline – 206-350-6445.

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver

Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day

Flylady.net website This is the place to get tips and schedules and make tackling clutter and keeping your house in shape fun and doable.
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Ep 0036 – Easter renewal and hiking to read ‘Eating In the Light of the Moon’ as dawn breaks

Me sitting next to my prayer rocks in my upper Zen spot at the top of the mountain reading 'Eating by the Light of the Moon'
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Me sitting next to my prayer rocks in my upper Zen spot at the top of the mountain reading ‘Eating in the Light of the Moon’

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On Easter, I think about renewal and other lessons I’ve learned from my brave companions and from reading the fabulous book, Kendra and Maddy recommended, Eating In the Light of the Moon. Abby’s comment wakes me up to gratitude for my husband and shines a light on my perfect perfectionism. I discuss music, old school, and we hear from Kendra herself, via Speakpipe, as she shares a good tip to possibly improve my nutrition.

Prayer rocks I placed on Easter Sunday at my upper Zen place for you, Jane, Grace, Sue and Shirl.

Prayer rocks I placed on Easter Sunday at my upper Zen place for you, Jane, Grace, Sue and Shirl.


Dawn breaks with its daily promise of renewal.

Dawn breaks with its daily promise of renewal.

Mentioned

Episode 35 – where Grace asks for support, and I tell my own story.

Abby’s comment for me on day 34, the cat-impacted Laurie hissy fit episode

Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling This is the Amazon.com link to the book recommended by Kendra that I also purchased. Note: This is my Amazon Associate link, so purchasing from here gives me a few pennies.

Cheryl’s comment to Grace

Grace’s comment (posted by me for her)

Sue’s Comment to Grace

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The Spark People Team we created for listeners of Compulsive Overeating Diary who might like to count calories. Welcome Michelle Mck and Sue! So far, we’re up to eight team members, and we would welcome some more!10/22/14- no longer an active team due to lack of participation

My new page with instructions for all of the ways (so far) that you can send audio and lend your voice to this podcast.

New free way to leave voicemail http://speakpipe.com/laurieweaver You can also click the blue button on this page that says ‘send a voice message.’

Bravery Hotline

Leave your comments, questions, feelings and stories on Laurie’s podcast voicemail hotline – 206-350-6445.

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver

Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day

Dr. Anita Johnston’s website The author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling, her site has loads of great information and cool photos from Hawaii.
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Ep 0035 – Bonus – A Gift of Grace – Please Support Gracie Recovering from Anorexia

Laurie wearing her collar mic against the backdrop of park trees
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All mic’ed up and ready to think and walk through the park for bonus episode 35.

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I lend my cat’s name to a private listener who wants our input about how to balance recovering from anorexia with losing weight after some bouts with binge eating in her recovery. I also remember my life and finally discover what I was born to do. Today was a true gift of Grace.

Oak trees form a canopy over the park trail. Sun filters through the leaves and dapples the path.

This is the awesome view I enjoy as I ramble around my local park. Peaceful and beautiful. This is how I like to exercise.


Gracies shares her first selfie with me

Mama-cat, Gracie, lends her name to our private listener

Mentioned

The Binge Diet Balance Episode 9

My comment conversation with Cheryl on Day 31 about the scale, life, and fulfillment

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The Spark People Team we created for listeners of Compulsive Overeating Diary. Welcome Angel3! So far, we’re up to six team members, and we would welcome some more! 10/22/14- no longer an active team due to lack of participation

My new page with instructions for all of the ways (so far) that you can send audio and lend your voice to this podcast.

New free way to leave voicemail http://speakpipe.com/laurieweaver You can also click the blue button on this page that says ‘send a voice message.’

Bravery Hotline

Leave your comments, questions, feelings and stories on Laurie’s podcast voicemail hotline – 206-350-6445.

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver

Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day

Binge eating after anorexia This is a topic thread posted in the National Eating Disorders Association forum. These all are users of that board, so you may get some insight. But, I do truly think medical and therapeutic support is the best component when struggling with these issues and the NEDA provides a hotline to help you find resources in your area.
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Ep 0034 – Rebel without a Pause. How Expectations can Lead to Overeating

Laurie in front of the white flower bed at Descanso Gardens on a sunny day
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I’m enjoying my break on a sunny day at Descanso Gardens. Sometimes you just need to change environments to change your mood.

Podcast Recap

As rebel Laurie, I learn a ton about myself as I share a story about a crummy cat-chore I assigned to myself and how it triggered overeating. Also, emails from brave companions Kendra and Stefano, and highlighted features from compulsiveovereatingdiary.com
A bed of beautiful white flowers with butterflies darting through at Descanso Gardens

A bed of beautiful white flowers with butterflies darting through at Descanso Gardens

Mentioned

Last episode where I struggle with my negative self, and brave singing out loud

Catch up with Laurie

My Spreaker page. Please follow me there if you are on Spreaker.

My Instagram page at LaurieDreamWeaver

My new page with instructions for all of the ways (so far) that you can send audio and lend your voice to this podcast.

New free way to leave voicemail http://speakpipe.com/laurieweaver You can also click the blue button on this page that says ‘send a voice message.’

Bravery Hotline

Leave your comments, questions, feelings and stories on Laurie’s podcast voicemail hotline – 206-350-6445.

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver

Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day

Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling This is the Amazon.com link to the book recommended by Kendra that I also purchased. Note: This is my Amazon Associate link, so purchasing from here gives me a few pennies.
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