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Ep 0171 – Dreams, Birthdays and Meditation

Laurie and Tiger the orange cat in front of the computer, but the photo has been turned into a bunch of brush swirls.
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Tiger and I edit the show in a dreamlike haze….. just kidding, having fun with PhotoShop.

Podcast Recap

It’s now been over 5 years since I began this experiment…Happy Birthday to Jo from Thailand! Supportive comments from Jo from the UK. Louise from the UK goes on the bravery report for leaving a brave review on iTunes UK. I share a very strange dream I had and what the dream dictionary says about its imagery. Mark the Meditator shares his take on the benefits of meditation. Today’s featured music is an early Valentine from me to you called We Go Together.
Laurie and Mark in their seats waiting for the show. Mark is smiling at Laurie and both appear happy.

Mark the Meditator and I enjoy our latest outing to see Betty Buckley in Hello Dolly at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

Mentioned

The Last Show including BC Jo from the UK’s comments.

The Bravery Report – where BC Louise belongs – and where you can find a certificate to print out to mark YOUR bravery

Dream Moods – the Dream Dictionary Laurie used

Insight Timer, the Meditation App Laurie and Mark the Meditator both use.

How to Send Audio

Listen to We Go Together

Ways to support the show financially

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver
Mark the Meditator Announcer: Laurie Weaver
Mark the Meditator: Mark Weaver

Other Sounds

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

Other Sounds and Music used with permission from AudioBlocks and IBAudio

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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 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 0139 – Everything Is a Miracle

Laurie in red head scarf and blue long sleeved shirt at top of trail with bright cloudless sky behind - face in shadow
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I’m smiling because I appreciate the miracle of shade on such a bright and sunny day.

Podcast Recap

I let go of life on autopilot and learn to see the miracles all around. We celebrate a HUGE bravery report moment for BC Petra. Welcome to New BCs Stephanie from West Virginia who reached out on FB and Theresa who posted on Day 9. We get a sample of comments from Mary S., BC Laura R (soon to be S), Dawny and Amy from WI. Thanks again to Amazon shoppers. Big thanks also to Kindred Spirit, Josephine who left a kind review on USA iTunes, and a big, big smooch to BC Mary S. who sent me a heart-touching gift in the mail. I read a snippet of the blog post I wrote about what Mary’s gift meant to me. We meet my friend and new BC JoJo from CA who stopped by the blog to comment.

Sturdy wooden bench under a tree - you can see the tall, waving grass surrounds it.

The famous Next To Top Zen Bench – where I record most of the shows from the mountain.


Pink blossoms on a skinny, low growing cactus along the rocks of the path

Caught these small delicate flowers growing up from a cactus-like plant in rocky dry conditions. This inspired me.

New BCs

BC Theresa who commented on Day 9
BC Stephanie from West Virginia who reached out on Facebook
BC JoJo from CA who commented on the blog post about Mary S.’s gift.

Mentioned

Last show and comments

My meditation recommendations to Dawny

Insight Timer, the app I use for guided meditation

Our Social Media TAG is #CODBCS

Follow Petra on Instagram at PetraDoingPetra

The link to Petra’s bravery report-worthy post

I’m on Instagram as LaurieDreamWeaver

You can like the show on FaceBook at Facebook.com/compulsiveovereatingdiary.com

Link to the Bravery Report page – where you can download your own certificate of episode completion, get a printable bravery report certificate or post your bravery for all BCs to see!

The Blog post where you can see photos of Mary S.’s gift

New BC Theresa’s comment on Day 9

Direct Link to Episode Completion PDF

Day 136 – Where Mark and I talked about our marriage and BC Mary S. commented about it.

Ways to support the show financially

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver

Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1 Used by permission of Josh Woodward under a Creative Commons License

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Ep 0138 – Gratitude Day

Laurie in a big straw hat sits under the trees and the sun light cascades down through the leaves.
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It’s a day to contemplate gratitude at the Next to Top Zen Place.

Podcast Recap

I ponder the sacrifices of our service men and women on Memorial Day. BC Rabbit’s comments from last show inspire me to think about letting go of my Racing Morning Mind and talk about how guided meditation has been working for me. Dawny presents a niece-approved round of Foolish Fun. Thank you Amazon shoppers for using the COD links to buy your products to support the show. Greetings to new BC Laura R (soon to be Laura S). My struggles with some aspects of social media and a new hashtag for us to connect – #CODBCs. Sue from the U.K. stops by to comfort me on My Motherless Day blog post. Comments from Dawny who shares a BIG milestone and BC Dave, who goes on the bravery report along with his wife, BC Kathy, for trying something new. Mark and my brave bike plans for next year’s birthday.

Sun shines brightly on the hiking path with foothills in the background. Bright blue skies and wispy clouds.

A spectacular view hiking on Memorial Day. The majesty of nature never fails to bring me some peace and sense of belonging.

Prayer rocks along the trail stacked in a loose pyramid configuration supporting a top rock

Here’s the stack of prayer rocks I built on Memorial Day 2017 to honor my dad and all of the service people who sacrificed to protect our country and our freedom.

Laurie wearing a blue t-shirt with a hand-painted bike on it

Posing in my fav bike themed tee.

Mentioned

Last show and comments

Insight Timer, the app I use for guided meditation

New BC Laura R’s (soon to be Laura S’s) blog “Creating Sparks” And if YOU can figure out SnapChat (unlike me), you can follow Laura as createsparkblog.

I’m on Instagram as LaurieDreamWeaver

You can like the show on FaceBook at Facebook.com/compulsiveovereatingdiary.com

BC Dave’s comment with the link to learn about Christ Barnes the bowler.

About Solvang

Learn about and register for the 2018 Solvang Century (or half or metric)

Ways to send audio to the show for Foolish Fun, Laurie’s Stories etc.

Ways to support the show financially

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver
Foolish Fun Announcer: Mark Weaver
Foolish Funner: Dawny

Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1 Used by permission of Josh Woodward under a Creative Commons License

Sounds used in Laurie’s Foolish Fun Intro

  • Slide Whistle sounds
    http://www.freesound.org/people/plingativator/sounds/188873/
  • Background Tune/Beat
    http://www.freesound.org/people/siakitty/sounds/38478/
  • Girl’s Laughter
    http://www.freesound.org/people/choplin/sounds/109759/
  • Phone Ring
    http://www.freesound.org/people/winsx87/sounds/152028/
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