I Started Listening

Listen as I share stories from the last six months as I journey toward deeper healing! Will my training with the four legged transfer over to the two legged? Listen to find out! If you want to talk about any of the topics I discuss, reach out and let's talk!

This is my personal journey on my discovery toward the idea of healing. What does it mean to heal or be a healer? This episode recounts my journey to and through my first equine bodywork course, a practical step in my healing adventure. Thanks for listening!

Emotions are meant to be felt in the body. When you feel something, is your mind quick to take over or does it stay quiet and allow your body to experience it fully? 

Nature has the blueprint. If we want to steward well the land and animals we were given authority over, it would be wise to listen to nature. Mimicking nature could be the secret to long lasting abundance and peace.  Instagram: @istartedlistening

The nose reveals certain traits, skills, and characteristics of its human. In the same way, each one of us reveals certain passions, skills, and desires of the character of God. It is only when we come together that we can portray the fullness of the complexity of our Creator. Enjoy! Podcast mentioned: "Boyd Varty: The Lion Trackers Guide to Life" on The Tim Ferris Show Instagram: @istartedlistening

What was intended for peace, abundance, unity, and perfect harmony has fallen, but not without hope. Join me as we learn what it means to restore a broken creation back to the beauty of the Garden of Eden. Thanks for listening! Instagram: @istartedlistening

In this season 2 opener, I take a look back on my word of the year in 2021: EXPOSE. An long overdue episode with fun stories and insight into my year of growth and learning! I hope you enjoy.

A look back on 2020! God has been so good. Join me! My cell phone: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Insta/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Should we be ashamed of our stories? How can we embrace our past for God's glory? Join me as I talk to my friend Chloe Schultz! My cell phone: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Insta/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Which voice in our heads are we supposed to listen to? Who gets to tell us who we are? Join me as we talk about this! My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Insta/Facebook: @istartedlistening

What do you call yourself? Which voice in your head are you supposed to listen to? Join me as we talk about it! My cell phone: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Facebook/Insta: @istartedlistening

How are we supposed to show love to people? What does it mean to love people? Join me as well talk about it! Feel free to reach out. My Cell Phone: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Are you not where you want to be? Do you feel like you've plateaued? Does "love" seem shallow, simple, or repetitive? Join me as I dive into this topic! Feel free to reach out. My Cell Phone: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

I used to try to prove to Jesus how much I love him, and now I just sit in His love for me. And I feel free. Free to love myself, others, and God. Reach out to me! I want to know you. My cell phone: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

We all have our favorite hobbies. What do you spend the most time doing? What does this say about you? Join me in this week's episode! Call me! I want to talk to you. My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

What do you spend most of your time doing? What does your schedule tell us about you? Join me as I reflect on these questions in my own life! Feel free to reach out. I want to talk to you. My cell phone: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

How do you react to people you disagree with? How do we choose joy in the midst of a pandemic (an offense pandemic that is...)? Join me as I navigate being offended. Feel free to reach out! My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Insta/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Do you ever get too far ahead of someone you should be following? Me too! Join me on my journey! My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Insta/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Are you trying to do too much on your own? Are you dragging God to where you want to go, or are you letting Him lead? Join me on my journey! My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

What do you do when you can't do it on your own? Who do you call? Join me as we talk about it. Reach out!  My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

How far can you run before you run out? When will you refill the gas tank? Who is there to meet you when you do? Join me as I reflect on the hustle of life. Reach out to me! My phone: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

What does the word "sacrifice" mean? Join me as we talk about it! My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Insta/Facebook: @istartedlistening

What is the difference between serving and sacrifice? What if loving people doesn't fit into our schedules? Join me as I unpack the word "sacrifice" and how it has changed my life! Reach out with questions, comments, or just to say hi! My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Insta/Facebook: @istartedlistening

A lot people ask us about what we do. But our accomplishments are not the most important thing about us. The most important thing is who we are. Join me in this week's episode! Also, feel free to call or text me! My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Insta/Facebook: @istartedlistening

I have made it a habit to put my identity in my accomplishments. But I've come to realize that in order for anything we do to matter, we need to know who we are. Join me as I rediscover who I am on my path toward purpose. My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Insta/Facebook: @istartedlistening

What dream did you regret not pursuing? How are you going to treat your next dream? Join me as I talk to a friend about his journey of following his dreams. His name is Michael Harris III, and he started a clothing company with the mission of showing outcasts that they are loved. The company is called "Dreaming Clothing Company" and can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dreamingclothingcompany. Website: dreamingclothingcompany.com My cell phone: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Have you ever been angry or frustrated at someone? Why do we feel the way that we feel? Join me as we talk about our emotions! My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

What is the root cause of my anger, frustration, jealousy, depression, and anxiety? I had a rough week, so join me as we reflect on the emotions behind the emotions! My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

What is so important about sitting in silence? What can we learn from the still, calm, and quiet situations? My Cell Phone: 559-901-4674 My Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

What happens when the noise of the world is overwhelmingly loud? How do we create an environment that enables growth and reflection in the midst of it? Can we actually be productive in the stillness? Song: "Quiet" by Elevation Rhythms My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

How do we treat people that disagree with us? What can we learn from them? It is okay to disagree! My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

It is so easy to stop listening to people we disagree with. But what if we made effort to learn from them? How can our body language help us? Thank you for listening! I can't wait to meet you. Call or email me! My cell: 559-901-4674 My email:: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Jesse is a friend, a mentor, and an entrepreneur (that is such a hard word to spell). Join us as we discuss his new adventure and our shared love for learning! Follow his company on Instagram and Youtube @TrashPandaDiscGolf... My cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Insta/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Our purpose is simple: love! So why is life so confusing? Thank you for joining! Call me or email me and say what's up! My Cell: 559-901-4674 Me Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Our purpose is simple: love. So why does the world make something so simple, so complex? Why do we settle for rules when we can have love? Thank you for joining me! Call or email me! Let's talk :) My Cell: 559-901-4674 My Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Andrew is a brilliant and inspiring young man that proves that age is just a number. Join us as we discuss his journey of listening to God's plan for his life and the lessons that come with it. Thank you for listening! Follow Andrew on social media. His Instagram/Facebook are @andrewcantelmi and his Twitter is @cantelmiandrew. My Cell: 559-901-4674 My email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Am I comfortable and stagnant or desperate and growing? You cannot be both desperate and comfortable. Join me in this short episode as I am reminded on the why behind worship and how that translates over to my life. Let's live our lives with a "hands up" mentality! My Cell Phone: 559-901-4674 My Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Sometimes bad things happen in our lives. Sometimes people make us feel bad. But what does God say about these situations? He says you are loved! Join me for a quick reminder of how God treats us when bad things happen. And don't forget to call me! My Cell Phone: 559-901-4674 My Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Bad things happen. To everyone. What are we supposed to do about it? Join me as I reflect on what I've learned as I reflect on times in my life that have been hard. And don't forget to call me! I want to talk to you! My Cell Phone: 559-901-4674 My Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

Hello! Every week I will pair my main podcast with a "Kids" version! Share it with your kids. This week we talk about what it means to spend meaningful time with others. Thank you for listening! And remember to call me! My Cell Phone: 559-901-4674 My Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

A lot of times we fail to step outside of our comfort zone because we don't know if we can handle the outcome. Sometimes we don't have that awkward conversation with someone because we don't know how the conversation will go. But what if all we had to do was show up? Being available and present in the moment with the people around us shows them that they are loved. So let's talk about talk about showing up. Let's talk about being available. Let's talk about loving. Here is the book suggestion I make during the episode: https://www.amazon.com/Everybody-Always-Becoming-Setbacks-Difficult/dp/0718078136 My Cell phone: 559-901-4674 My Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram/Facebook: @istartedlistening

This is my first episode with a special guest in a series I am titling "Listen To:"!! In this episode, I talk with my high school English and Speech teacher. Join us as we discuss how she is intentional with her relationships with her students and how she is handling the pandemic. I hope you are encouraged and inspired! If you are new or returning, call or email me! I want to hear from you. Tell me about your life or ask me a question about mine. I want to talk to you if I have known you for 20 years, but I even more want to talk to you if I have never met you! Cell phone: 559-901-4674 Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram: @istartedlistening

How can talking help us listen? Let's talk about how speaking leads to listening, and listening leads to loving.  Call me! I want to talk to you :)  Cell Phone: 559-901-4674 Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram: @istartedlistening

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can't improve? Does this make you feel worthless? Three months ago, I bought a horse. Her registered name is Playin By Grace. I call her Grace. In Part 1 of this episode, I explain how I learned the meaning behind Grace, in more than one way. You can also join me for Part 2, as my new perspective reveals new results. Also, I want to meet you. And if I know you, I want to talk to you! Call or email me! Cell Phone: 559-901-4674 Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram: @istartedlistening

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can't improve? Does this make you feel worthless? Three months ago, I bought a horse. Her registered name is Playin By Grace. I call her Grace. In Part 1 of this episode, I explain how I learned the meaning behind Grace, in more than one way. You can also join me for Part 2, as my new perspective reveals new results. Also, I want to meet you. And if I know you, I want to talk to you! Call or email me! Cell Phone: 559-901-4674 Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram: @istartedlistening

My fight turned into a victory. When our perspective about a battle shifts, our outcome does too. We all have two different voices in our head trying to take over. Who will you listen to? Feeling emotions? Wanna talk about it? Call me! Let's talk! Tell me about your life or ask me questions about mine :) Cell Phone: 559-901-4674 Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram: @istartedlistening

Hello, my name is Payton! I am on a journey of learning how to listen, and I have decided to document the lessons I've learned as a result. Please enjoy this intro episode! In this episode, I give an overview of what the podcast will be about, why I chose to make a podcast, and what I want you to get out of it. If you have not met me, or if you have known me forever...call me! I want to talk to YOU! Cell Phone: 559-901-4674 Email: paytonthomas1223@gmail.com Instagram: @istartedlistening