Tag Archives: Inspirational Quotes

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 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.

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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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Ep 0158 – Good-bye Dream, Hello Determination!

Laurie wearing light sun glasses and smiling mightily while sitting on a wooden bench under an oak tree.
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You can see it in my eyes just how happy I am to be recording once again from the Upper Zen spot on the mountain.

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How do we cope when a cherished dream doesn’t happen? Mark and I ponder how to make a positive future despite disappointment. BC Jo from the U.K. responds to our last show with her lovely voice in After Thoughts. Voice Actress, Lorna Duyn shares her talent by voicing a fearless quote by Veronica Roth. BC Dave updates us via comment and shares a great quote from the book he’s reading by Brené Brown. Dawny also tells us how her life is going via comment. BC Mary S. lands on the BC Bravery Sports Report for not letting an injury derail her from a fitness class she loves.

Font of the Pasadena Rose Bowl - features a rose about its name. Rolling foothills behind.

A view of the Pasadena Rose Bowl from the parking lot where I start my bike rides.


Laurie in bike gear in front of the Rose Bowl stadium on a sunny day with blue skies and puffy clouds

All smiles after my test bike ride from the World Famous Pasadena Rose Bowl to Descanso Gardens and back.

Mentioned

The Last Show and comments – including the link to the book by Brené Brown BC Dave is reading

How to Send Audio – Including Instructions for Recording for the Bravery Song and for Quotes

Inspirational Quotes page

Fionna’s Brave Companion Song

Ways to support the show financially

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver
After Thoughts Announcer: Mark Weaver
After Thoughts Commentators: Laurie and Mark Weaver
After Thoughts Commentator: Jo from the U.K.
Quote by Veronica Roth Voiced by: Lorna Duyn
BC Bravery Sports Report Announcer: Mark Weaver
BC Bravery Sports Reporter: Mary S.

Sounds Used in BC Bravery Sports Report

    Sports music
    http://www.freesound.org/people/club%20sound/sounds/107330/

    Fanfare
    http://www.freesound.org/people/jobro/sounds/156516/

    Sports crowd
    http://www.freesound.org/people/kellieskitchen/sounds/209991/

Other Sounds

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

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

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

Laurie and Mark’s After Thoughts – Regrets
Jo from the U.K’s After Thoughts – Charming Knight
Lorna’s Quote – Simply Invincible
Mary S.’ BC Bravery Sports Report – Happy Days

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Ep 0157 – Peace With Decisions

Laurie in bike gear in front of the gentle swells of the ocean.
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Along the gorgeous coastline of Ventura California I ponder my bike bravery for the BC Bravery Sports Report. The sound of the Pacific Ocean fuels my memories of home.

Podcast Recap

How can we find peace with our decisions? Big Xs and Os to BC Josephine for her one of a kind gift. Thanks to Mary S. and Kelly G. for their virtual coffee and to BCs for social support. BC Mary S. shares her word of the year. BC Kat from S. Jersey goes on the bravery report for her courageous decision. Quotes that Dawny lives by. Mark supports my birthday wish. New BCs Kelly G. and Miranda. Comment conversations with BC Dave, Sue from the U.K. and me about Dave’s brave authenticity in his down times. How my bike training unexpectedly lands me on the BC Bravery Sports Report.

Blue skies and blue surf beyond the grey pebbled shore

The lovely view of the Pacific Ocean from where I recorded the BC Bravery Sports Report


Maroon knitted cloth with a pattern of raised Xs and Os around its edge

The fantastic spa cloth BC Josephine designed and knitted by hand so my day would be filled with Xs and Os in honor of COD’s 4th anniversary.

New BCs

  • Kelly G who sent virtual coffee and who is a fellow Pisces
  • Miranda who sent a message on FB about how she enjoys learning and working on eating, cleaning and spending from the show.

Mentioned

The Last Show and comments

How to Send Audio – Including Instructions for Recording for the Bravery Song and for Quotes

The Book by Brené Brown BC Dave is reading

Fionna’s Brave Companion Song

Ways to support the show financially

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver
After Thoughts Announcer: Mark Weaver
After Thoughts Commentator: Laurie Weaver
After Thoughts Commentator: Mary S.
After Thoughts Commentator: Kat from S. Jersey
Quote Voiced by: Dawny
BC Bravery Sports Report Announcer: Mark Weaver
BC Bravery Sports Reporter: Laurie

Sounds Used in BC Bravery Sports Report

    Sports music
    http://www.freesound.org/people/club%20sound/sounds/107330/

    Fanfare
    http://www.freesound.org/people/jobro/sounds/156516/

    Sports crowd
    http://www.freesound.org/people/kellieskitchen/sounds/209991/

Other Sounds

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

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

Mary S.’ Word of the Day – Get Up
Kat’s Brave After Thoughts – Shining On
Dawny’s Quote – Sharing Dreams
Laurie’s BC Bravery Sports Report – Big Proud Success

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Ep 0156 – Smile! It’s Our 4th Anniversary

Laurie wearing a tiara that spells out the word BRAVE while smiling before her studio mic.
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I express extra bravery in my studio by wearing my BRAVE Tiara – a gift made by BC Suz for my 55th birthday.

Podcast Recap

Celebrate 4 years of sharing together on COD. The power of smiling. In After Thoughts, I ponder gratitude and disappointment. BCs Jo from the U.K. and Josephine send their good wishes and bravery. While wearing my BRAVE tiara, a special 55th birthday gift from BC Suz, I ask the BCs for a special birthday gift for my 59th. Mark shares a quote that enhances his word of the year. Supportive and thoughtful comments from BCs Dave, Dawny, Jo from the U.K., Sue from the U.K. and Josephine. Sue from the U.K shares her quote inspired by her recent bike bravery. Mark and I are on the BC Bravery Sports Report for persisting with our bike training despite setbacks. We relate to Sue’s story and are so proud of Sue.

Laurie and Mark in bike helmets - Mark is in his signature purple Hawaiian shirt

Mark and I before one of our long river rides,


Laurie smiling under the tree at the podcast rock - hatless, wearing a mulit-colored headband and glasses.

Learning to smile on the podcast rock – even when life provides opportunities to work through obstacles.

Mentioned

The Last Show and comments

How to Send Audio – Including Instructions for Recording for the Bravery Song and for Quotes

Day 96 – the Show where I talk about Disappointment not being Devestation

BC Dave’s great comment where he tells lessons he’s learned about Grace and welcomes new BCs

Read our Inspirational Quotes from today – and Find an Available Quote to send

Fionna’s Brave Companion Song

Ways to support the show financially

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver
After Thoughts Announcer: Mark Weaver
After Thoughts Commentator: Laurie Weaver
After Thoughts Commentator: Jo from the U.K.
After Thoughts Commentator: Josephine
BC Bravery Sports Report Announcer: Mark Weaver
BC Bravery Sports Reporter: Laurie and Mark
Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt Voiced by: Mark
Quote by Bethany Hamilton Voiced by: Sue from the U.K.

Sounds Used in BC Bravery Sports Report

    Sports music
    http://www.freesound.org/people/club%20sound/sounds/107330/

    Fanfare
    http://www.freesound.org/people/jobro/sounds/156516/

    Sports crowd
    http://www.freesound.org/people/kellieskitchen/sounds/209991/

Other Sounds

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

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

Sue’s Quote – Active Life
Mark’s Quote – The Future is Bright
Laurie’s After Thoughts – Celebration Time
Jo from UK and Josephine – Just Too Happy for Words
Laurie and Mark on the BC Bravery Sports Report – Street Biking

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