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Ep 0041 – Bonus – Life can be a walk in the park! Musings after 13 weeks

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I eat my traditional apple under an oak tree at the park. My hair shows the remnants of the styling it got at the salon on Saturday. Pretty good considering it also was smashed under a bike helmet on Sunday!

Podcast Recap

Bonus walk and talk! I reflect on the 13 weeks I’ve been doing this experiment —
the ups, the downs, the lessons this ever winding path has taught me thus far. I update you on my schedule, weight, a great podcast you can listen to, and muse about the nature of cravings and why we need to look to ourselves to feel good in our own skin.
Close-up of Sandy, Laurie and Mark in bike helmets

Brave Companion Sandy joins hubby Mark and Me for a Sunday bike ride along the LA River.

A span of grass dotted by oak trees at the local park

View in my local park as I sit on a rock and ponder what to say during today’s bonus episode.

Mentioned

Quit Binge Eating – Alen Standish’s blog and podcast

Episode 12 – Plan “Be”

Crystal’s supportive birthday comment

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

Catch up with Laurie

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

My Instagram page at LaurieDreamWeaver

FaceBook Page if you want to sign up for our email list by clicking Tiger the Cat’s Sign-up button

Laurie on Tumblr

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.’

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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

Before I Eat: A Moment In The Zone Guidebook: Real-Time Tools To Manage Eating Urges and Food Cravings Guidebook written by Alen Standish of the Quit Binge Eating Podcast and blog offers practical exercises and coaching tips to help you in the moment of decision when the binge (robot alien attack) is imminent.

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Ep 0040 – Why do ‘aha’ moments overwhelm us? Therapy Stories and Tips

Laurie in a red t-shirt under a tree.
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It’s a super hot day, so I head out to the back trail of Descanso Gardens to find some shade.

Podcast Recap

How can we expect to process all of these heavy ‘Aha’ moments? Also, stories and thoughts about therapy from Sue, Cheryl and me. Shout-outs to new brave companion, Sharon and our third companion named Michelle, Michelle Mckinney. Steven and Abby are recognized on our new bravery report and I thank Jodi for being supportive on Facebook during my massive cleaning project. I read our original Michelle’s entire comment about her experience with a therapist who specializes in eating issues.
A Canopy of trees marble the path below with lacy shade patterns.

Ah, a wonderful shady view that I see from the rock perch where I record episode 40.

Mentioned

New listener and brave companion, Sharon’s comment on the about page.

New commenter, but experienced listener, Michelle McKinny’s comment on day 39

Sue’s story and recommendations about therapy on day 39

Cheryl’s story and response to Sue on day 39

Michelle’s brave comment about therapy on day 38.

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

FaceBook Page if you want to sign up for our email list by clicking Tiger the Cat’s Sign-up button

Catch up with Laurie

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

My Instagram page at LaurieDreamWeaver

Laurie on Tumblr

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

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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


Finding a Therapist Who Can Help You Heal – Getting the Most out of Therapy and Counseling A really good, thorough, objective article and list of tips and facts all about finding a therapist, what to expect, different types of therapists etc. by helpguide.org. Highly recommended.
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Ep 0039 – How Chaos thrives perfectly amid perfection

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Here between gusts of wind at my next to upper Zen place. It was challenging to record today, but it was thrilling!

Podcast Recap

Chaos is on my mind, triggered by a pair of comments by brave companions, Sandy and Cheryl. I discover one of the reasons I sabotage myself after reading a heartfelt post by Abby followed by a snippet from our brave Michelle about seeking therapy. I tell about our new ‘Who are the brave companions?’ page on CompulsiveOvereatingDiary.com and share my experience with Tumblr.
View of the foothills and grassland.

The view from my next to upper Zen place.

Mentioned

Abby’s thoughtful comment on day 38.

Michelle’s brave comment about therapy on day 38.

Sandy’s Chaos comment on day 37

Cheryl’s aha comment on day 37

Cheryl’s Blog post, A Dragon Called Chaos

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.

My new Tumblr page

Catch up with Laurie

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

My Instagram page at LaurieDreamWeaver

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

Laurie on Tumblr

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

Chaotic Quotes A set of fun, annoying and thought-provoking quotes all about Chaos from Brainy Quotes. Here’s a perfect one for today

Every passion borders on the chaotic, but the collector’s passion borders on the chaos of memories.
-Walter Benjamin

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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

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

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.

Podcast Recap

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

Catch up with Laurie

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

My Instagram page at LaurieDreamWeaver

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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