Pine Remedy Podcast

Have you ever felt like a certain part of your life (insert ANYTHING ..ie. work, relationships, hobbies) is taking over a negatively impacting other areas of your life? Yea? Me too. And over the years, I have learned how to create better boundaries. And I am still working on it... but I wanted to share what I have learned, and how it has helped me find a little more *balance* in my life. Because when you are better, the world is better!

We are living in weird times. An odd era. An era of information, of mass media, of social media. We are connected to information from the moment we wake up until the moment we go to bed. Today we hear about all of the causes, all of the tragedies, all of the drama, all of the politics. We are bombarded with information.It's overwhelming. Today I am offering 5 tips that have worked for me to help me figure out my next move when I am overwhelmed, stressed, and numb.

Name a time you drove into a retail parking lot and did NOT see a bunch of carts stashed haphazard into bushes, up onto curbs, or just sitting out in a parking stall? Seems like a small thing... but today I am digging down as to what that can reflect upon our character... and our humanity...do you agree? Join my conversation!

Natasha Donnelly is an PMHNP and Sociologist with a Ph.D. in Suicide Prevention and through her years of focused study, she found a connection between improved mental health and connecting with nature in an intentional manner.These gardens follow a basic set of guidelines, including color, a walking path, and a water feature that have been found to be crucial in healing from trauma, but after that, the garden takes on the life of it's gardeners!Such a beautiful mission, a beautiful idea, and meaningful work. Check out my podcast today where ever you get your podcasts, and learn more about their work!

Today we talk about processing grief. Depending on the person, incident, time of life, season of life... we all process differently and we should never judge someone against our own yardstick. It's ok to feel the way you feel.

This week I had the honor of chatting with Karen with the Maryknoll Lay Missioners about this incredible organization that sends missioners all over the world. From education and leadership, to sustainability programs, to deaf development programs, and everything in between, Maryknoll Lay Missioners has a program as unique as the communities they serve, and Karen wants to plant the seed of service in your heart! Even if your season of life is not prepared for missionary work today, I guarantee you will gain a lot from listening to her stories and the wonderful work going over within this organization!

A lot of times, when we are put into positions of leadership, we talk louder, we act confident, or we put other down to make us look better. But is this leadership? Is this effective? Are we confident, or overconfident? How do you lead? Who do you lead?

Humility is an important and admirable characteristic to possess as a human, but what does that TRULY look like? Can you be too humble? Is there a find line between humility and undervaluing yourself? How do you gain the respect of your peers while still maintaining a respectable level of humility?

There are things in life that just are not fair. And sometimes we are left feeling helpless in helping the cause.... Some injustice is more serious than others... so what do you do? Join me with a cup of coffee and let's talk about our options...

In this episode of Pine Remedy Podcast, I had the absolute honor of sitting down and chatting with the CEO of Ele's Place, Dan Layman to talk about his incredible organization. We talk about the important mission of working with children who have experienced grief and he shares some really heartwarming stories about working and volunteering with this incredible organization. This is an interview you don't want to miss!

Need a smile today? Be the reason someone smiles today... and take a listen!

I feel like I am always stressed about something... sometimes small, sometimes larger. Sometimes I can't sleep... I've read all the advice and tried all the advice and these are the top 5 strategies that really WORK. Give them a try!

Are you meant for something else, for your next adventure... you are hungry for your purpose but you're scared to take the next leap? Are you too comfortable? Are you limited to your own definition of adventure? The TED talk referenced is: https://www.ted.com/talks/max_hawkins_i_let_algorithms_randomize_my_life_for_two_years

What happens when you realize you are not the person you thought you were? When you let yourself down? How do you move forward?

What is one thing you have always needed to hear in your life? Where is your vulnerability? What if you heard that one thing from someone else? What if you were the keeper of their soul for just a brief moment?

What if your life was a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book? Would you have chosen a different path? What would have happened if you did? We can't go back in time to change decisions of the past. But we can change our decisions of the present and the future. We can choose a path of service and purpose… or we can stay in our comfort zone and never see what else life has to offer us through the lens of serving others.

What would happen if you truly felt like you were using your time and talents in a way that filled that void inside you. Pour yourself a cup of coffee (or tea.. or hot chocolate) and sit across from me on the couch as we talk about life, meaning, serving others ... and charred paper cups?!? I'm waiting for you, can't wait for you to join!