Life Happens

Do you live to eat? I encourage you to join me and start eating to live.

Nothing is too big or too small, never give up on your dreams. You don't have to know how it will come in your life. Ask, Believe and Receive.

During this crazy time we are going through we are forced to slow down. Enjoy this time. It will pass and we will go back to our fast paced lives but in the meantime. Enjoy the quite.

Even in my darkest of days I knew I was not truly alone. I talked about the people and things I don't have in my life anymore. I lost sight of how blessed I am. Look around you and find your inner gratitude. Be Grateful for what you do have.

Never say Never because it will Always come back and bite you. :-)

So starts my journey of recording my AudioBook. Here is: This is for you. EncouragementIf you would like a hard copy of Life Happens - Enjoy the Ride, it can be purchased on my website at www.TonyaStrahan.com. All copies purchased through my website are signed. Or Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com or where books are sold.

When you listen to this podcast you get the authentic person, Tonya Strahan. She doesn't pull any punches on how she is feeling. She shares her true feelings. If she is down or happy, you know it. She is not fake.

How to apply for the right jobs. How to get ready for interviews. It all boils down to good communication.

A few simple words helped me to start finding my focus again. Instead of looking at what I don't have, starting being grateful for what I do have.

This episode is my son and I having a conversation, it turns into his PTSD suffering. I hope this helps someone to know they are not alone. That it will encourage you to never stop but keep putting one foot in front of the other.

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Limitations Makes You Unique - you may have to modify but that isn't a bad thing. Be grateful for who you are and your abilities.

What happens when you don't listen to your body. I have always fought through the pain or illness but you need to listen to your body. It is telling you something. If you don't listen it might just smack you down and humble you through deeper pain.

It isn't easy but to find true happiness you have to own the good and bad parts of yourself.

No one can hold you accountable but you. If you don't want to do something, no one can hold you accountable. It is up to you to respect yourself enough to allow someone to help you.

I found myself at the end of my physical rope and had accept a limitation, however that doesn't mean I stop, it's a redirection.

I've been stewing in a big pot of pity lately. Have you ever had those days where you just don't want to because you are feeling sorry for yourself so you do nothing. You may be justified because of hurtful words but that big pot is not for you. You are better than that. You are better than hurtful words.

Hurtful verbal comments made on a regular basis is not ok. Hurtful comments are not ok on any level. I was in an environment full of toxic comments dripping with distain. Each comment torn me down until I had to make a stand and walk away. I made the first step, so can you. Don't let someone's words break you. You deserve better.

Sometimes we need to recharge. I think it is empowering to be child like. Find things you enjoyed as a child and do it. Swing. Color. Play in the yard. You are never too old to play.

I remember many good times in the Good Old Days before technology.

There are so many things we can get addicted to in this life. Do you have an addition? Can you do without social media, alcohol, TV or fill in the blank? If you are addicted to something, what can you do about it?

I'm Official a Certified Oola Life Coach! Find out more at TonyaStrahan.com

Enough is enough! I have been working out on a regular basis but seeing no results. Time to start eating better, healthier with more control. I was challenged to a 14 day without sugar. As we started researching this is very hard to do. One change was no bread so the hunt was on for lettuce wraps. That wasn't easy either.

I sat down with Brooke Paulsen-Zelus to talk about her life as a dancer, choreography and teacher. She shared some experiences and how you have to work for your career. There are ups and downs but it is rewarding. Follow Brooke on Instagram at _brookepzCheck out DanceMakers at dancemakersinc.com

How do you measure success? I was measuring against others and setting myself up to fail. Dream big but make sure it is your dream.

What an honor it was to sit down and talk to Kevin Wilson. Kevin has worked with some amazing celebraties but he is what it is all about. He is a great person. I'm blessed to have him in my life and to call him friend. Kevin, Thank you for recording this podcast with me. I look forward to the next one. Learn more about Kevin at www.mrwilsonentertainment.com or follow him on his Instagram at mrkwilson78

GOALs - Get Outside and Live. How much time do you spend outside in the fresh air? Get outside and enjoy your life. Find your inner child and play outside. You will be much happier if you remember the child inside you.

Christmas is wonderful for some but for others is bring sadness. Let's join together and love unconditionally every day, not just during the Holidays.

Traveling around the Holiday can be hard, how do you react to the six year old that kicks the back of your seat for almost 3 hours?

Children don't come with detraction, you have to figure out what works best for your bundle of joy. They are all different with a new set of rules, needs and wants. It is up to you to take the time to listen and learn from your child.

We are were we are because of our choices and our thinking. If you think you are old, you are. If you think you are defeated, you are. If you think you are amazing and special, you are.

There is greatness inside of each one of us but some are too afraid to dig for it. You may fail but then again, you may succeed.

You never know who needs you to be kind to them. Kindness is a blessing to others and will bring blessings into your life.

There is a lesson in everything we experience in this life. Be grateful for all the lessons, even the hard ones.

Sometimes you are put in a situation where it humbles you and makes you appreciate the blessings in your life.

If we could go back in time and share wisdom with our younger self, what would you share? In this episode, I share a few things I would share.

As life happens, we forget our purpose, we forget we have a purpose. We are just trying to get through the day. We are fighting to keep our head above water. How do you remember who you are?

I'm feeling down and sad. Maybe it's the upcoming holidays, the first without my daughter in town. Why lie about it, I'm sad.

I'm proud to be a misfit. I have had to work for everything and it has made me strong and grateful. I was born with brain damage but instead of that defining me in a negative light, I used it to my advantage to prove the doctor's wrong. I am enough!

This episode, I welcome my sister, Frances. We talk about how she didn't like me when I was born and the reasons why. It was fun to reminisce with her. I look forward to many more episodes with her.

There are two reasons i celebrate November 11th every year. My daughter's birthday and my son the Marine Veteran. They both make me so proud, it brings tears to my eyes with the joy that floods my heart.

Sometimes we feel alone and retreat into our own self protection.

I made a declaration to do better, that's when stress happen. I was going to better eating and not getting upset but stress had a different plan for my week. Did I handle it all well. No, I didn't. Life Happen and I did my best to handle it.

I've celebrating 51 birthdays but this time it was different. What happen this past year to make this birthday so different? What did I overcome in my fifty year of life?

I have a confession and I'm going to try and do better. If I fail, I will not give up but press on. I can do it. Do something for yourself this week.

My normal growing up and in my first marriage was one of mental abuse. Abuse in any form is abuse and is not normal. There is a better life. Don't allow others to disrespect you. Find your inner Super Hero and own your strengths.

What do you allow yourself to believe? Our perceptions can make us fear the worse, but it may not be as it seems. Sometimes our perceptions are wrong.

A story of a little girl and her mother. Did they make it?

This is a redirection of the perfectly quiet and recorded messages. I will record episodes sometimes as they happen. I may be in my studio, in my car, at my house, on the road or outside in the yard. Real Life!

Refocus the negative to positive. It won't be easy. Being negative is much easier than finding the bright side but it is worth it for your happiness. Refocus.

Weekly encouragement - this week is to rejoice in the good and bad times.