ISO Peace & Healing w/Celia Boone

2020 was a crazy year, and 2021 is starting out just as chaotic! However, just because the world is chaotic, things don't have to be chaotic inside of us.Alcoholism, including relapses, are on the rise. Due to traumatic lifestyle changes, our collective mental health has suffered. As someone who is a mental health educator and who has been in long-term sobriety, Celia shares some of her "secrets" to achieve peace & healing. She also suggests ways to find a "God of you understanding and your experience".Don't forget to visit our website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

What keeps you stuck? As we try to cope with this pandemic, many are using this time as an opportunity to try new things. Our hobbies are becoming our livelihood. Are you one of these people?To assess you desire or readiness to make such a huge life change, Celia poses a series of questions with a goal of helping you determine if this is something for you. She also discusses goal-setting strategies, along with some personal examples, that will help with your decision processes.Don't forget to visit our website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Have you ever tried to help someone who really needed help? Have you helped (or tried to help) them despite their willingness to make needed behavioral changes? In this episode, Celia compares and contrasts the blessings of helping with the the burden(s) of over-helping. The latter is known as co-dependency. What do you do? You choose your next move carefully. Just remember, there is an important difference between giving up and letting go.Don't forget to visit our website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It is also National Recovery Month. In the second of a two-part episode, Celia makes further disclosures about the despair and depression that was gripping her. Recurring thoughts of suicide, this time using the installment plan, were never that far away.Celia then talks about how she sought out help via the rooms of 12-Step Recovery, as well as weight loss surgery to take on the addictions of alcohol and food. This new path led her to a career as a mental health educator, a nonprofit business manager, and ultimately, to her now being a successful motivational speaker and podcast host.Celia ends this episode by providing her listeners with resources that will help them or their loved ones who are struggling with mental wellness issues. Among the online resources are: https://www.nami.org/Home (The National Alliance on Mental Illness), and one of her favorites: https://www.verywellmind.com/Don't forget to visit our website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It is also National Recovery Month. In the first of a two-part episode, Celia shares her story of despair, depression. She reveals that she had thoughts of suicide along with battles with multiple addictions. Initially, this beautiful, intelligent, talented, and accomplished woman keep her emotions suppressed until she went about the task of permanently putting an end to her suffering. That was until the miracle of divine intervention redirected her in search of peace and healing.Don't forget to visit our website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Welcome to Season 3! In this episode, Celia talks about the things she's learned in her 60 years on life. Even though she had to learn a lot the hard way, many friends in her support network find Celia's life lessons valuable.Drawing on decades of sayings, adages and scriptures, Celia shares the knowledge and wisdom she's acquired along the way. And as she always says, keep what you like, and leave the rest.Don't forget to to visit our website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

In this, the final episode of Season 3, Celia asks the age-old question, "what is prayer"? She shares with you her favorite prayer that starts with the phrase "if others will be helped...", and how that prayer has been answered throughout her life. After a brief pause, Celia will return with all new episodes this Fall. Thank for your continued support, my friends!

Some people can't cry. So if you really can't - if you are one who suppresses tears, this episode may not be for you. But we invite you to listen anyway. Today, Celia describes a number of scenarios when shedding tears can actually make us physically, mentally, and spiritually stronger. So, let's learn how to "feel our feelings".

The pool's finally open and the Water Warrior, aka Celia, is returning to her happy place. This is a place where she gets to get exercise, visit with dear friends, compose music, and bask in the sunshine. This is also a place where, when not crowded, she can commune with her higher power. Do you have a happy place? If not, maybe you should.

Resentment is bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly. It's also a complex, multilayered emotion that has been described as a mixture of disappointment, disgust, anger, fear, and ego.Holding a resentment is like drinking cyanide, waiting for it to kill the other guy. Maya Angelou said that "Resentment is like cancer, it eats the host".In this episode, Celia takes you through the different types and levels of resentment. She also strongly suggests that we put away the poison by keeping our expectations low and our acceptance high. In other words, how to rise above resentment.

In this episode, join Celia as she takes a look at survival - and then see if we can get inspired to take it to the next level so we can be thriving instead of merely surviving. We will be putting an end to a series of "near-life experiences" and take life by the proverbial horns!

Hello again and welcome back! Today's episode is about change, more specifically how we can go about changing ourselves. I'm not talking about minor changes, like changing your hairstyle. I'm talking about big life changes!At the end of this episode, I will issue to you a "Two-Week Change Challenge". Take what you like and leave the rest!

Welcome to Episode 20 of ISO Peace & Healing. In this episode, Celia will talk about how we can walk through loss & grief, and emerge with a sense of gratitude. As of this recording, we are experiencing a pandemic of Covid-19 (a novel coronavirus). With "shelter-at-home" orders and social distancing recommendations, we are all facing a whole new normal. To that end, Celia will provide more coping suggestions that will help us, in a small way, make it through this terrible situation we find ourselves in.

Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, most or all of us are walking in unfamiliar, scary territory. The phrase "stay positive" is used quite a bit, without specific suggestions on how to do so. I will provide you with a list of possible activities you can do to help you cope with all of the crazy that's going on.I will then pause to thank all of the true heroes out there trying to keep us safe and provide us with some semblance of normalcy in these challenging times.If you enjoy these podcast episodes, I invite you to check out my "ISO Peace & Healing" weekly blog posts. Just go to my website at: https://iso-peace-healing.weebly.com/

It's been over six months since her last podcast episode was released, and Celia was truly missed. In this episode, she talks about some of the health issues that kept her away from the microphone for this long. Not only does she delve into the recent health woes of her husband, Ken, and herself, Celia speaks with great joy about the miraculous healing powers of God pertaining to Ken's heart crisis and complications concerning her second hip replacement of 2019.We are thrilled to have Celia back doing her show, and look forward to many more insightful and inspiring episodes!

In this shorter episode, Celia shares her recent hospital stay. While she was nearly overcome with fear associated with a hip replacement procedure, Celia made the decision to be of help to others. The results were nothing short of remark!

Celia's back from surgery! All is going well and she'd like you to know about her recovery and how she's spending her time these days. In this episode, Celia breaks policy to give thanks to some dear friends, this time by name.She also highlights a very special friendship has flourished for almost 35 years. Robin, along with her husband, Jimmy, have been such a great source of support and encouragement to both Celia and her husband, Ken.BTW - this episode marks the 50th podcast episode produced by the Descant Music & Media Group on the Spreaker Podcast Network. Thanks again for all of your support!

Living in a cauldron is no place for one to dwell if they wish to live joyous and free! Celia contrasts her many years of being consumed with fear, shame, and resentment. She also talks about her 15 years in recovery, and how it has brought her to a place of peace! This is a powerful episode that we hope you'll take a few minutes to check out. You'll be glad that you did!

We are thrilled that Celia is back for another season of "ISO Peace & Healing". Now that you know what this show is all about, Celia invites you on a quest to find a higher power who can supply divine help, change past bad behavior, and inspire you to share your peace with others.She also continues to disclose details from her path to recovery, both spiritual and physical. We pray for a speedy recovery as our Celia undergoes hip replacement surgery on July 8, 2019.

Before she landed her own podcast show, "Can I Say Something", Angel appeared on this show. This episode was compiled from highlights of episodes originally published on February 22, 2019 and March 08, 2019. We recognized her passion and extraordinary talent for this medium and immediately went into production for her very own podcast! Recently celebrating one year of sobriety, Angel is living life "one day at a time" with tremendous success! She is also a key member of Celia's support network, one who Celia refers to as her daughter! Prepare to be inspired!

This episode was compiled from highlights of episodes originally published on January 25, 2019 and February 08, 2019. We've brought together this compelling interview with Ms. Marion Johannsson. With decades of wisdom and sobriety under her belt, Marion serves as an inspiration to people in recovery as well as those who are just dealing with life's challenges. She is also a key member of Celia's support network, one who Celia refers to as her second Mom. Prepare to be inspired!

This episode was compiled from highlights of episodes originally published on December 28, 2018 and January 11, 2019. We've brought together this compelling interview with Beth Butler, Executive Director of Disability:IN North Carolina. Born legally blind, Beth forged an impressive career, including a successful law practice! She is a key member of Celia's support network. Prepare to be inspired!Beth served as host of the first season of the "Let's Have a Conversation", which was the first podcast show produced by the Descant Music & Media Group.

It's hard to believe that we've come to the end of Season 1 of "ISO Peace & Healing". To wrap things up, Celia will talk about adversity, how she dealt with it and how she triumphs over it now. She recalls how her support network introduced her to the three step the "Problem, Solution, Action" model for overcoming adversity.Next, Celia gives a heartfelt thanks to all of the guests, listeners, and supporters who have made this first season of the podcast a success. After a brief hiatus, Celia will return with a new season of episodes, new guests, and new tips and strategies for those in search of peace and healing.

Are you able to adapt well and recover quickly from life's adversities? If you get knocked down seven times, how many times to you get back up? How do you cope with traumatic experiences?Resilience, or the ability to bounce back after a downfall, can be achieved. Listen to Celia and her mystery guest as they share examples of how they dealt with some of the challenges of their lives.

What can we do when our feelings distress and/or threaten to overwhelm us? In this episode, Celia describes how she used to long for peace, but the "Peace Fairy" never waived her magic wand in Celia's direction.Grab you pen and paper as she, along with Angel, give you ideas for self-soothing, which will lead to a calm spirit and return to a peaceful place inside. Angel will also share with you her joy in reaching her first year of sobriety! We are so proud of her!

We're overjoyed to introduce you to Angel, the newest member of the DMMG Family! Part of Celia's cherished support network, Angel will soon be hosting her very own podcast on this network. In this episode, the ladies will discuss dealing with conflict and share techniques and strategies to cope the challenges they face on a daily basis.

In this episode, we continue our interview with Marion Johannsson, where she shares with us that constant prayer is her secret to peace, healing, and never being afraid. Before we get to Marion, Celia talks about fear, anger, and her processes for dealing with both.

Welcome back, friends! In this episode, I share some of my methods of coping with the high levels of stress we encounter each day. I also give you a peek into my seminar titled "Depression... How to Heal, How to Help", that I hope to restart this Spring.In keeping with past episodes, the second half is devoted to an interview with someone from my support network. Marion Johannsson is a second Mom to me, and I want to publicly thank her for sharing her wisdom with all of you. I'm so pleased that this is part one of my two-part interview with her!

As she looks forward to 2019, Celia shares with us the valuable lesson of keeping expectations low and acceptance high. She also brings into the conversation the Serenity Prayer as well as value of “staying inside her hoola hoop”.Later in the episode she continues her conversation with her dear friend, Beth Butler, JD. In this episode, Beth shares with us her journey in search of peace and healing and how this quest has led her to her life’s work. Once again, we thank Beth for her generosity for sharing her powerful story of triumph over adversity, in her own unique way, with all of you today!

As she takes a look back at 2018, Celia reflects on some of the goals she achieved, such as healthy eating and how to achieve success while relying on Plan B. Later in the episode she begins a two-part episode with one member of her often-mentioned support system, Beth Butler, JD. Beth is a Disability Inclusion Consultant, a dynamic keynote speaker, as well as Executive Director for Disability:IN North Carolina. She is also the host of the podcast "Let's Have a Conversation w/Beth Butler", also produced by The Descant Music & Media Group. We thank Beth for her generosity for sharing her powerful story of triumph over adversity, in her own unique way, with all of you today!

In this 2nd episode of “In Search of Peace & Healing”, I will share how resentment and fear were ruling my life; some actions I took that broke their hold on me, and the healing power and freedom that flowed as a result. There's even a blooper at the end that my all-time favorite producer (Ken) decided to keep. If nothing else, it might give you a chuckle or two.Take gentle care, CeliaP.S. For future reference, our episodes can also be found on Apple Podcast (fka iTunes), Stitcher, and Google Play Music. Let us know where else you get your podcasts and we will make every attempt to get ours on those directories.

Are you ready to be inspired? Meet Celia Boone, a dynamic inspirational speaker, musician, motivational consultant, mental wellness educator, trauma survivor and lifelong learner. Join Celia as she shares in a unique way her history of self-destructive thoughts, beliefs and behaviors, how she turned her life around, and why she created this podcast.