Whether it’s the New Year, or middle of summer, it’s a great time to make a change in your life. But how do you know what you really want? How can you make your goals stick? What are some ways to restore trust within yourself so you can let past New Year's resolution failures go so you can make room for real change and progress? Join us for Make It Happen. Learn simple changes that lead to big results in your personal development.
Read MoreIn the midst of war and personal crisis Henry Wadsworth Longfellow penned the words, “Then in despair I bowed my head. There is no peace on Earth I said, for hate is strong and mocks the song of Peace on Earth good will to men.” In a world with a never-ending news feed of chaos, violence, misunderstanding and hate, it often feel like peace is nowhere to be found. And yet...within each one of us, in the innermost yearnings of our heart, is a light. And within that light is a unique wish for Peace and Love. But wishes don’t become realities without commitment and commitment often requires personal sacrifice. Years later, after a season of his own personal growth and inner-resolution, Longfellow followed up his desperate words with these, “Then pealed the Bells more loud and deep. God is not dead nor doth he sleep. The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, with PEACE on Earth, good will to men.” These words became the song, “I heard the Bells on Christmas Day” an anthem of Peace to the world- Longfellow’s own wish for peace fulfilled. What kind of life are you willing to live to make your wish for Peace a reality?
Read MoreHave you ever been chatting with your girlfriends and one of them says, “Here’s the thing, you have to…” …try this great new cleaning product. …read this amazing book. …eat at this great new restaurant. …listen to this song. We have and we love it. Some of our favorite things have been found in these conversations amongst friends. So pull a chair up in our “Living Room” and take notes. Product recommendations, book suggestions, favorite life hacks. Here’s the thing…you’re going to love it!
Read MoreWith television, magazines and social media clamoring to define women in worldly terms, we must take a break and redefine who we are through the eyes of God. No matter your religion or faith, our maker can teach us important truths that the world forgets and oh how we need to remember! Join us for simple tips that will help us return to our deepest foundations that will bring us great purpose in our days and greater joy in our moments as we powerfully choose to live defined by divinity.
Read MoreIn discussing our favorite gifts we Living Room women realized that none of them came from the mall. The meaningful gifts were heartfelt, handmade, symbolic, or a personal investment. We may have experienced this, but come gift-giving time it’s hard to place confidence in. Believe it or not, what the people you love want most from you is you. But how do we share ourselves with limited time or energy, or feeling we don't have anything noteworthy to share? Learn today how to recognize your own simple gifts and how to more readily share them!
Read MoreOne of our most important modern-day challenges to staying mentally and physically healthy is learning how to manage stress. We all wish we could eliminate stress altogether but realistically that’s not possible. Many stress reducing techniques, relaxation rituals, and rejuvenation practices can help women deal with stress in a healthy and hopeful ways. Our Living Room co-hosts on today’s podcast share what they’ve learned and what works for them in our show: Stress Less, Live More.
Read MoreHoliday Traditions add sweet memories and experiences to our lives, but can easily turn sour when we lose site of their meaning. Tune in as we help you savor the holiday season and remember why we celebrate it in the first place. Tips for a less stressful season along with all of our favorite holiday traditions. Give the Gift of Yourself!
Read MoreSometimes in the middle of a crisis, loss, or hardship, it’s so difficult to remember what joy feels like (or even what “okay” feels like). We want to share some stories with the advantage of retrospect, to remind us all that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and a rainbow waiting to brighten even the stormiest of days—that sorrow really can turn to joy.
Read MoreIn the depths of our hearts we have dreams. We have things we want to do and things we want to become. Who do YOU want to be and what’s stopping you? In this show we are looking at those lonely dreams we have put in an old corner in the dusty box labeled “someday.” We’ll discuss how to quiet the voices of opposition and start following that inner voice that yearns for something more. We remind you that you did—you do—have dreams and we discuss the possibility that those dreams weren’t arbitrarily thought up by you but were given to you by a higher power to be used for specific purposes. Find the person you’ve always wanted to be. The world is missing her.
Read MoreIn a society that enables and even encourages entitlement, how does this affect our children? How does it influence their perception of work ethic, self-motivation, and genuine give-back contribution? Join us today in discussing what principles and practices have worked in our life experience, and how we can positively apply or adjust in raising our children.
Read MoreIn today's show we talk about life moments that could have derailed us but instead, we chose to laugh. Learn from our personal experiences how approaching tough situations with humor, and the choice to see it that way, can make all the difference in our own lives and those we love. Choose to be amused: How responding with humor to difficult and frustrating situations makes all the difference.
Read MoreStruggling to really "see your spouse" and love them for who they are? Join us as we explore WHY we loose site of the one we love and how we can see them in 20/20 again. We will help you remember all the wonderful reasons you married your spouse in the first place.
Read MoreEver had a moment you wish could take back or redo? What would it be, and what would you do differently? Today we’ll explore some of the lighter experiences we wish to rewind. And for those more poignant experiences, discover what we’ve learned from those moments and what we would differently now. Join us for an enlightening look at our life’s do-overs.
Read MoreLife is full of transitions. Some are big. Like moving to a new city. Starting a new job. Sending a child off to college. Starting to date after a divorce. Other transitions are small, but still can produce some angst and disconnection….sending kids off to school every morning, or leaving and getting home from work. Whether your comings and goings are big or small, how we handle them makes all the difference.
Read MoreAll women struggle with body image issues at some point or another. Loving and appreciating your body--imperfections and all--begins with a conversation. In today’s show, our co-hosts start that conversation and explore what we're calling “sideburn moments" and how we turn negative feelings into positive ones. We're hoping the conversation about improving body image continues in our social media links and in future shows.
Read MoreOprah Winfrey once said, "Gratitude is the way home." In this show The Living Room Co-hosts share tips on finding the good and being grateful even in hard times. Simple stories explore how gratitude awakens our soul and brings us joy in hard times. We go beyond gratitude journals and beyond challenges to talk about the blessings of trials and how we can support and help others - even in the midst of our own personal hardships.
Read MoreNeed to laugh or commiserate with other mothers about the backstage reality of motherhood? Enjoy these everyday confessions that you can relate to about how make "this" work in real life.
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