Living in the Sandwich Zone

Well...better late than never, right? Six weeks after my return, I'm finally getting around to sharing highlights from the Finland portion of my recent travels. This trip ticked many more items off my dream list including witnessing a specular display of the aurora borealis. In addition to giving me a grand viewing the Northern Lights, it also gave me many opportunities for reflection--shedding light on some of my old ways of being and shining light on exciting things ahead.You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

It's been a busy few weeks for me. Since my last episode, I finally had the knee surgery I'd been waiting for since last fall. Thankfully, all went well and I'm back to hitting to 10,000 steps again most days.Today, I'm circling back to the topic of retirement--or my lane change in life as I like to call it. Retirement is supposed to be the well-earned reward you get after a lifetime of hard work. Sadly, some people don't live long enough to enjoy the life they spent decades working toward. I am grateful that is not my story--though it easily could've been.For me, due to a tsunami of simultaneous stressors, the "Golden Years" came a lot earlier than expected when all the pots on my "stove of life" bubbled over at the same time! One thing I absolutely know for sure is that If I hadn't left work when I did...I probably wouldn't be here right now. In this episode I reflect on the end of my career, what led me to finally decide on to walk away from work and how leaving has impacted my health. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

In this week's episode I continue to talk about my trip to Amsterdam and the coincidences that occurred while I was there (or as I mentioned last week, what Dr. Wayne Dyer described as things that fit together perfectly—not accidentally).Especially these days, for my own wellbeing, I tend not to delve too much into politics. However, while in The Netherlands, a number of “coincidences” occurred that led me to consider more deeply all that is going on in the U.S. and what I can do to stand up for what's right. By now you know that I frequently talk about what I've been learning in Happiness School. This week is no exception. My Happiness School assignments leading up to my visit to Amsterdam played a prominent role in the revelations I came away with about leadership, psychology and, if we're not careful, how easy it can be to submit to authority even in the face of what you know to be right. Click the links below, if you'd like to learn more about the two experiments I talk about in this episode:The Stanley Milgram Obedience to Authority Experiment (Yale University)The Zimbardo Prison Experiment (Stanford University)ECONOMIC RESISTANCE: One source for learning about upcoming economic blackout dates is ThePeoplesUnionUsa.com.You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich 

Finally, I'm getting around to sharing a bit about my most recent global adventure. Just a heads up...had some tech issues with my microphone so the sound quality isn't the best but in keeping with my "do it messy" podcasting spirit it is what it is! There were a lot of "coincidences" for me on this trip. In today's episode I recount many of them. After recording this episode, I came across a passage in the current book I'm reading (Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer) on coincidences that says, the word coincidence "relates to the mathematical idea of angles that coincide. When two angels join in this way, they're said to coincide. Not accidentally--perfectly."My trip was full of these perfect coincidences. Just take a listen and hear for yourself!You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich⁠ 

Not gonna lie...I've had a tough time this week getting my energy back. Since I haven't quite recovered from my global adventure, I am going to defer telling you my travel tales for now. But, fret not, they'll be worth the wait! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

In this episode I share my reflections on how far I've come since April 10, 2024--the day my youngest child attempted suicide. Never in my wildest imagination did I expect that my parenting journey would challenge me to face my deepest, darkest fears. But here I am...one year later, here I am, somehow finding a way to move forward and surprisingly finding joy and delight along the way. In my travels to Finland, I learned about the Finnish term "sisu ". Roughly translated, sisu refers to extraordinary courage, strength of will, determination, perseverance or grit. It's the inner strength one taps into to face the storm even without being able to see the silver lining. It's no coincidence that this life philosophy is intersecting with my life on this day--the anniversary of the hardest thing I've ever faced as a parent. For those of you in the midst of your storm...keep going! Just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Find your sisu! I love you...Keep going!You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

In this week's episode I reveal the final destination of my current globetrotting adventure and share with you how this whirlwind escapade came to be. If you are interested in learning more about my MA in Happiness Studies program you can click here to join me and my Happiness Friends in Happiness School through Centenary University.You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

This week, as I get ready to head off on a new global adventure, I share some thoughts that stirred in me about traveling internationally at this moment in history. I also share some reflections on how Happiness School is helping me shift some of my old ways.Here is a link to the law review article about my law school professor, Russell Galloway, Jr., and the lecture transcript I read from in this episode. Professor Galloway's Lecture You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

In honor of World Happiness Day, in this episode I reflect on my happiness journey, facing my fears and giving myself the gift of a better, happier, more joyful life. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

Do you ever think about the things you wished you'd done in your life but didn't? In this week's episode, that's what I'm pondering…regret. One of the things I've come to know over the course of my life is that tomorrow is not promised and things can change on the drop of a dime. As a result, I have embarked on a path of creating a “No Regerts” kind of life. You might think that's a typo…it's not. It's from a Milky Way commercial from back in the day. You can watch it here if you're interested: No Regerts My thoughts on regret were prompted by a video that my mom sent out the other day. Watch it here: Video from Mom (Seven Life Lessons) and a book I read some years back by Bronnie Ware (Regrets of the Dying). These nudges were the catalyst for my reflections on my life and how I want to live going forward. I also share a story I heard from Simon Sinek on The Importance of Taking Breaks .Hopefully, this conversation will inspire you to create a “No Regerts” life, too! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich   

After a month off from podcasting I am back on the grid. In this episode I share my thoughts on what I've been doing to tend to my soul in the face of all that's going on in the world. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich⁠

With everything going on in life and the world—especially in the wake of the elections here in the U.S.-- emotions are rising and, in a lot of cases,  communication is breaking down or has been cut off completely.  In this episode I share the steps I took to reclaim my peace after receiving an unexpected (and upsetting) message from someone on the other side of the political aisle the morning of my birthday.    While I am a big proponent of having difficult conversations, sometimes the conditions for having those conversations just aren't present. In that case, you've got to figure out your own way forward…and that's exactly what I had to do.    In this episode I'm sharing what I did to do preserve my peace in an undesirable situation after getting that activating text.   You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich    

In this episode I share a resource that was given to me by my therapist to help those struggling in the aftermath of the California wildfires find therapeutic support. The devastation and loss that has resulted from these fires is without question impacting our mental health. Especially in a crisis, it can be difficult and frustrating trying to find professional therapeutic support. LAReviveLink.com is a list-serve updated almost daily that provides a list of mental health providers, therapists and nurse practitioners who currently are accepting new clients and who may also have slots available on a sliding scale or pro bono basis. Click this link to find out more: LAReviveLink.com You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

I have no adequate words to describe the horrific disaster Los Angeles is currently facing. The devastating fires in Los Angeles have impacted thousands of individuals, families and businesses. Below are links to some of the organizations to which you can donate in support of those affected by the fires: American Red Cross: Shelter, food, emotional support, and health services for displaced residents. Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Distributing meals and resources to wildfire survivors. World Central Kitchen: Providing fresh meals to displaced families and first responders. United Way of Greater Los Angeles: Supporting long-term recovery efforts and providing immediate response resources. SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: Mental health and counseling support resource. California Fire Foundation: supporting firefighters' families, and anyone else impacted by the fires Anti-Recidivism Firefighter Fund: supporting incarcerated firefighters battling the Los Angeles wildfires. Pasadena Senior Center: Providing resources and support for senior citizens affected by the Eaton fire   I will be taking a break from podcasting for a while but in the meantime you can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich  

Change of plans, folks. I was originally going to share with you about my recent roommate reunion & my first foray into the arena of self-driving cars but…much like my ride in the driver-less car…things took a turn outside my control. In this episode I share a bit about that instead.  You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

Happy New Year, all! I hope you've had a lovely start to your year. So far are off to a much better start compared to last year. Here's hoping we continue on that trajectory! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

As the sun sets here in California, my heart is filled with gratitude and appreciation for another birthday/Christmas season with my sandwich. My dad turned 89, Linny turned 19 and we got to share another Christmas together. Wishing all my friends celebrating, a very happy first night of Hanukkah. Blessings, love & joy to you all! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

To those who are celebrating, Merry Christmas from my sandwich to yours! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

One of the sayings that sums up the idea that there's always gonna be stuff going on is, “Life be lifin'!” In this episode I share about my experience last week that proved to me that's not always the case. It's my hope that this cautionary tale will inspire you to make the extra effort to connect with someone been meaning to. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday season! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

I spent the week before Thanksgiving in Mexico City with my Happiness School friends. My decision to go came at the last minute fueled by a desperate desire to escape my post-election funk. It was quite fortuitous that our studies that week focused looking more closely at the ways we look at the world and the steps we can take to reframe negative perspectives. In this episode you get to come to class with me and hear what I shared with my Happiness Friends about my decision to go to Mexico. You will also hear from my illustrious professor, Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, renown psychologist and pioneer in the field of Positive Psychology, best-selling author and the creator of this Happiness Studies program. I am inspired each and every time I hear him speak! You can learn more about Dr. Ben-Shahar and our Happiness Studies program at talbenshahar.com You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

Hey Sandwich Zoners! For those of you celebrating, Happy Thanksgiving! I am busy whipping up my contributions for our Thanksgiving family feast but I'll be back after the holiday to fill you in on all that's been happening--including telling g some tales from my adventure to Mexico City with my Happiness School friends. Til then...take good care & go out and do something that brings you joy! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

To say I've really been struggling in the aftermath of the election is a ginormous understatement. I've had to really hunker down and isolate in an effort to settle my system. Thankfully, I've got some amazing people in my life to help me talk though it. Today, you get to hear from one of them—Dea Tennancour. Dea is an amazing human! She and I serendipitously met in Dallas during my career exploration adventure in 2023. In a sea of about 1400 people, we met and instantaneously clicked. It was "friend at first sight". Little did I know that shortly after our chance encounter we'd find out we had an unbelievably extraordinary connection in common. Dea Tennancour, BSN, RN, MA is a fierce advocate for wellbeing, for learning to cultivate self-care and love as a mighty Life path to travel, especially in the times we find ourselves living in. With her extensive nursing background in community practice and end of life care, she has also practiced and studied Five Element Chinese medicine for many years. She is the founder of a new health and wellness coaching venture called Cause Wellbeing where she specializes in collaborating with and coaching folks from all walks of life, particularly those who are caregivers, those undergoing life transitions, and those simply wanting to improve their wellbeing at any stage or condition of life.Dea's website is currently under construction but will be coming soon. In the meantime, you can reach her via email at: Dea.CauseWellbeing@gmail.comYou can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠⁠Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich⁠ 

I've spent the past week sitting with a slew of intensely undesirable feelings. I have been more than tempted to rail against that which I have no power to change and those who chose it. Somehow, I managed to resist that temptation and eventually captured a few thoughts that are suitable to air. That's what you get this week. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

As a matter of self-preservation I am going off the grid and immersing myself in solitude for the next little bit. In this episode I share with you how I'll be taking care of myself on Election Day and beyond. I hope you will do whatever it is you need to do to take care of yourself, too. Please VOTE. Please take gentle care of yourself. Feel your feelings. And please...do whatever tiny thing you can to bring a little joy to the world today. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

Last week I nearly lost myself in the doom and dread of the upcoming election. Thankfully, something somewhere flipped a switch in me giving me the strength to resist curling up in the fetal position and pick a better path. This week I tell you all about it. Please, please, please do your part, make your voice heard...VOTE!!! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

After taking a bit of a break last week I'm back and contemplating some of life's big questions. In this episode I talk more about my joyful journey in Happiness School and why we need to question the questions we've been asking ourselves. I also share with you three of the questions that are guiding me right now on my transformational journey in life. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

Though it goes against my perfectionistic grain, I'm just not feeling the podcast inspo this week and am taking a little pause. Catch ya next week! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

In today's episode I'm sharing a little bit about what I learned this week in Happiness School. It's all about stress and the mindset we have about it. Here's the link to the Kelly McGonigal TED Talk How To Make Stress Your Friend I refer to in this episode. Talk a listen and see if it changes your mind about stress. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

This week I share about my most recent personal growth workshop, how I ended up there and the ways it validated many of the decisions I've made over the last year. Many of those decisions were painful ones. Yet for me the pain of idling in discontent was far worse than taking the painful step of daring to do something different. In this week's episode I reflect on making the tough decision to leave my career and the synchronicities that preceded that decision. Click here to listen to the episode where I tell my Dallas story that I refer to in this episode. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

It's not always easy to know what to do or say to support someone who's struggling with their mental health. In today's podcast you will meet Lauren Cikara, Vice President of School Mental Health for Active Minds. Active Minds is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing resources for mental health support, with an emphasis on mobilizing youth and young adults. With a mission to reduce stigma and encourage open conversations, Active Minds is a pivotal force in fostering a supportive mental health community.    Click the links below to learn more about Active Minds: Website:  www.activeminds.org Learn how to help a friend: asktohelp.com  Newsletter Sign Up: activeminds.org/newsletter-sign-up/  Read their blog: activeminds.org/blog/  Facebook: facebook.com/activemindsinc  Instagram: instagram.com/active_minds/  TikTok: tiktok.com/@active_minds  Twitter: / active_minds  Linkedin: / active-minds-inc   The mission of Active Minds goes to the heart of this podcast and why I talk about mental health and suicide prevention. Programs like the ones offered by Active Minds can provide life-saving support to kids suffering from mental health challenges.  To add your support to this important mission please consider donating to Active Minds. Your gift today empowers young adults to change the conversation about mental health in their communities-- providing hope and saving lives.  Donate Now! As we close out National Suicide Prevention Awareness month this is a small step you can take to make big difference in the lives of our kids!  You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

It's been a wow-filled week in my Sandwich Zone! In this episode I'll fill you in on my awe-inspiring adventure to Lewis Howes' Summit of Greatness event I attended last weekend. Sadly, my friend who I'd planned to go with was unable to attend at the last minute. But despite this bummer I ventured out by myself and tons of magic rained down on me and literally lead me straight to a front row seat to soak up the wisdom of the likes of Esther Perel, David Goggins and the amazing Dr. Joe Dispenza. If you're interested in learning more about the research and work of Dr. Joe and want to explore more about the brain-body connection you can check out a free screening of his new documentary Source: It's Within You from September 27th-29th. Here's the link to register: https://sourcethefilm.org/ You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In this week's episode I share some important things I've learned over the course of my parenting journey navigating the mental health system and doing every possible thing I could to keep my child alive.    In the episode I reference some of my earlier episodes. The links for those are below:   Navigating the Mental Health System (Part 1): Things I Wish I'd Known When the Sh!t Hit the Fan https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/3DEFpAhDLMb   Navigating the Mental Health System (Part 2): Things I Wish I'd Known When the Sh!t Hit the Fan https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/bxGA7KuDLMb   Preparing to Launch: The One MUST DO Thing I Decided to Do Before Sending My Son To College https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/iTDjwk4DLMb   SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES   National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 988lifeline.org: Offers 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources.   Crisis Text Line Text TALK to 741741 crisistextline.org: Provides free, 24/7 text support for people in crisis. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.   American Foundation for Suicide Prevention  https://afsp.org   Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention & Counseling Center https://didihirsch.org/services/suicide-prevention/   Samaritans - samaritans.org: Offers emotional support to anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide. Available 24/7 in the UK and Ireland.   The Trevor Project - thetrevorproject.org: Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth. Offers a hotline, text, and chat support.   Suicide Prevention Lifeline - suicidepreventionlifeline.org: Now part of the 988 Lifeline network, provides 24/7, free, and confidential support.   Mental Health America - mhanational.org: Provides mental health resources and tools, including suicide prevention resources.   HopeLine - hopeline.com: Offers a 24/7 crisis hotline and various resources for those in need.   NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - nami.org: Provides information and support on mental health issues, including resources for suicide prevention.   Rethink Mental Illness - rethink.org: Provides support, information, and advice for those affected by mental illness and suicide prevention.   You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich    

Between getting over the Covid hump and sending Kiddo #1 back to college I needed a little extra time. I'll be back next week with more tales to tell. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

They say the 3rd time is a charm! Welp, this third round of Covid was far from charming. It did, however, give me a lot of time to think, ponder and look within. In this week's episode I share some AHAs I had during my week dealing with the aftermath of being bitten, yet again, by the dastardly Covid bug. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

This week I share with you something I recorded in the wee hours back in July during my first week of my podcasting hiatus. It's something I captured after a particularly jarring work-stress dream. Yes, I know...it's been 9 months now since I left work and I'm STILL having work-related dreams (and nightmares) that shake me out of sleep! This one in particular left me with an important takeaway. So, I'm sharing it with you this week in case someone else out there needs to hear it, too. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

Hey hey Sandwich Zoners! It's been a minute! But I'm back and getting back in the groove. In today's episode I share a little about my trip with Linny to the Big Apple. Lots went down while we were away and I had a big refresher course on the subject of Radical Acceptance. Thanks for your patience as I took some much needed time off. It's lovely to be back in the Zone with you! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

Lots has happened since I pressed pause on podcasting for my summer sabbatical. My time "off" definitely has NOT been filled with the restoration and relaxation I had hoped for...but such is life in the Sandwich Zone. In addition to lots happening on the family front, A LOT has happened on the world stage, too. Though it's not something I ordinarily do...today I share my feelings on the importance of this upcoming election. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich

Just a reminder...I'm taking a little down time to practice some much needed self-care and enjoy some summer family time. I'll be back with more to share in a few weeks! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-osborne9/message

In this week's episode you get to hear what you were supposed to hear last week. It's an extra-special episode recorded live on location! Let the Tub Tales continue!!! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-osborne9/message

Soooo...this isn't what I thought I'd be airing today. As you'll hear my "sandwich" got a little sticky and I had to put my original plan on ice. But...that's how we roll in the Sandwich Zone, right? Gotta be able to pivot at the drop of a dime! This week you get a tiny tub tale to tide you over til the oversized tub episode is ready for air. Til then...Choose joy! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-osborne9/message

We did it! We made it to (and through) graduation!!! In this week's episode I share how graduation stirred up a LOT of feelings for me not all of which were joyful. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-osborne9/message

***CONTENT WARNING*** This episode contains deeply personal conversation about mental health, attempted suicide and other sensitive topics. Please exercise caution and self-care before listening. If you are feeling sensitive or vulnerable, please choose to listen to a different episode or podcast. This week's episode is one that is beyond what words can describe. It's my conversation with Linny about graduating from high school and all we've been through along the way. Please pardon my sniffles and quivering voice. I cried through almost all of it.    There's one thing I know with absolute certainty…My kid is AH-mazing, resilient, and indomitable. Linny is a force! A force for kindness, compassion, empathy, love, strength, talent and more than a dash of humor. I have no doubt about all the good that Linny brings (and will continue bring) to the world!    You can follow Linny on Instagram at @babielinny And check out their newly release EP on Spotify! Linny's EP Playing it on repeat and giving it great reviews would be the best graduation present evah!   You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-osborne9/message

For as long as I can remember, I have struggled to find a way to maintain my well-being while also trying to reckon with terror and violent horrors happening around the world. This week I share a little bit about what I've been thinking on this topic. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-osborne9/message

In this week's episode hear how I've been following the breadcrumbs on my journey of self-reinvention & find out how my life as a second-time student is going. If you're in LA and want some cool glasses check out Society of the Spectacle (www.societyspectacle.com). They're fabulous and have a great selection of snazzy specs! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-osborne9/message

In this week's episode I share my reflections on Mother's Day in the Sandwich Zone. I also share how I treated myself to a new soundbath experience on Mother's Day Eve courtesy of Kyle Lam Sound Healing (@kylelamsoundhealing) and Open Aerial Yoga (@open.aerial) in Huntington Beach, CA.    Be sure to check them out & follow them along with Nina from @Intuitivelyled.   You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-osborne9/message

In this week's episode I update you on the aftermath of my Life Storm. I touch on a number of things, including but not limited to going back to school, mental health, a little Linny update, somatic experiencing and more. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-osborne9/message

This week I'm focusing on adjusting to becoming a student again. I'll be back next week with a bigger update. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-osborne9/message

***CONTENT WARNING*** On April 10, 2024, my youngest child attempted suicide. This episode discusses the topic of suicide as well has the trauma I have been faced with in the aftermath of that attempt. Please exercise discretion before listening. If you need to, feel free to skip this week's episode to best tend to your soul. In this episode I share a little more about the harrowing details of 4/10/24. I also, after weeks building anticipation, I FINALLY share with you the next big step on my new path. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-osborne9/message

***CONTENT WARNING*** This episode discusses the sensitive topics of suicide and self-harm. Please take gentle care of yourself and skip this episode if the content may be too upsetting. This is not the update I had hoped to give you this week. However, it is one that is too life-altering not to share. Last week, we faced a mental health crisis that has turned my life upside down. In this week I share with you what's it's been like in the aftermath of a nearly life-ending event. You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-osborne9/message

My spring break has been filled with loads of activity! In this little mini-sode I fill you in a bit on my renovation progress and drop some hints about my big upcoming announcement! You can follow me on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@karen.e.osborne⁠⁠⁠ Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): ⁠⁠⁠LITSZ_Club_Sandwich --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-osborne9/message