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This week, I'm diving deep into one of the most universal challenges we face: the fear of failure. To support you on this journey, I've recorded a guided meditation to help calm your mind, ease your spirit, and reset your focus.

Resilient with Jen Chambers is dedicated to helping chronically ill people feel heard and sharing stories of creativity and compassion. As a person with brain injury and chronic autoimmune disease, the thing she wanted the most when she was diagnosed was someone who understood. If you need to hear the perspective of someone who gets it, this show is for you. In this debut episode, we tackle a fear that holds so many of us back, especially those of us with chronic conditions: the fear of failure. Join Jen as she shares personal insights about her own experience with chronic illness, explores why failure feels so daunting, and uncovers the science behind this universal fear. Through re-framing failure as an opportunity for growth, embracing realistic expectations, and practicing self-compassion, you'll gain tools to push past fear and move toward your goals. Packed with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement, this episode is your guide to turning setbacks into stepping stones on your journey to resilience.This podcast will alternate between solo episodes, interviews, and meditations. Tune in each Tuesday to start building your resilience muscles!Visit Chambers' IG: @jennifer_chambers_Works used in this episode:The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene BrownMindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck Thank you for listening!Jennifer Chamberswww.jennifer-chambers.comIG: @jennifer_chambers_

This Body Scan Meditation is part of the meditation series on The Courage Checklist to help support you in your courageous action. Start the year with this Body Scan Meditation and Box Breath exercise. I like this as a calming practice to use whenever I need to feel grounded. Try a meditation practice like this one a couple of times a week, to start, and see if it helps you be less stressed. This is also a good exercise when you need calm or face a decision. Share your experiences and questions in a voicemail, and you might find yourself featured on an upcoming episode. (This podcast is not meant as medical advice and is not presented as such. Please consult a doctor with any medical questions regrding meditation or breathing exercises.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

In an effort to share what I do when I'm not writing or podcasting, I want to share a seres of medatations to support you. I'm starting with "Holiday Help: a Meditation for Letting Go." I've had a lot of very fine teachers in my life. This year, I became cerified to teach Meditation and Breathwork through the Yoga Alliance. It's a tool I love to share in person, but I want to give the auditory gift of a few minute's peace to you each week. Starting today and going through winter, I'll share these meditations. Let me know if they are helpful or if there are any subjects you'd like meditations about. Auhors Mentioned: Alice Hoffman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

We're talking "Work-Life Balance: Balancing Courage and Career" today. Work-life balance is so important in maintaining overall health and well-being, but it's one of the hardest things to achieve. We discuss the courage to prioritize self care, strategies for effective time management, and nurturing your courage in career choices. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Jen Liss' Class (Made for More) and Podcast, "Untethered" Cathy Heller's Podcast Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

For Weird Wednesday, today's episode of our Wednesday series Mayhemporium has five of the most unusual, strange cases of crime from the Pacific Northwest. Without giving too much away, these cases are definitely ones that will stick out as some of the weirdest I've read, without being overly violent. Today's assortment includes: The Barefoot Bandit,The Portland Pooper, The Canine Con Man, The Seattle Streaker, & The Snohomish Treehouse Burglar. Share your favorite strange crime story in the voicemail for the show. Remember, the best way to support the show is to rate, review and share with your friends. Thanks so much for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

The Enchanted Forest amusement is a true labour of love for the Tofte Family and a real hidden gem of Oregon. Located in Turner, Oregon, just south of Salem, it is easily accesible on I-5. I will get my name engraved on the plaque at The Challenge of Mondor some day. Or maybe buy a brick to support them- go to their website to check that out. The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs was built at the site of a hot spring called "Ea -Kesh-Pa", originally used by the Nez Perce who lived there. It first became a lodge in 1906. It became a sanitorium, where visitors came for its healing mineral waters, and was a tourist destination for famous and regular folks alike, even visitors like Wild Bill Hickock. After it partially burned, it was only abe to use about a third of the rooms, and so gradually fell into disuse. After short stints as nusing training facilities and a nursing home, it was bought for use as a restauraunt/night club and a bath house, and then was closed due to vandalism and abandonment. It was redone in the 2000's by the Manuel family, and was reopened as a bed and breakfast, with a bronze foundry, musum and spa. It was bought by the Grande Hot Springs RV resort next, and is open now for day use and to stay. You'll have to stay there to find out the haunted part for yourself! Photos of these two will be on @j_b_chambers on Instagram. As always , the best way to help the show is to rate and review where you are listening. Thanks for tuning in, and stay curious! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

William Sullivan is the author of 23 books in historical fiction, fiction, plays, & even children's genres, but he is most well-known for his Oregon Hiking Guides. He's been featured in many features & columns in papers like Oregon newspapers like the Eugene Weekly, The Register-Guard, and the Salem Statesman-Journal. I first met Bill as a shaky, nervous first-time author in Bill's capacity as the organizer of author tables at state & local fairs. Warm, kind, and encouraging, he let me have a seat at what felt like the "big kid's tables" with my first book, and I'm pleased to say he's been inviting me back ever since. Bill speaks a dizzying number of languages (listen to find out how many), travels and hikes all over the world, and he and his wife built their own log cabin in the woods... with hand tools! He wrote a great book about that, too, on a typewriter at the cabin. We chat about his writing career, travel, and his incredible support system in his wife Janell Sorenson. Find Bill at his website, https://www.oregonhiking.com, and contact him by email there as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

This episode is an interview with Felicity Azura, a Professional Cuddler, author, & podcast host of the Pro Cuddle Hustle Podcast. She works hard at what she does and educates others as well as entertains with her podcast. Takeaways to look for in this show as you listen: Create what you want to see in the world, as Felicity did "Self-Care is not a replacement for community care." What do you think about that statement? How can you make your community more inclusive? Cuddle work should be treated as legitimately as other professions Vote in favor of protecting gig workers and sex workers to prevent keeping them in legal limbo and to give them protection and rights Felicity can be found via her podcast, @procuddlehustlepodcast on Spotify, on Instagram & Facebook under @procuddlehustlepodcst, @procuddlehustle on Twitter, and @cuddlefelicity on tiktok. She has a lot of helpful information on her Instagram, like frequently asked questions for a cuddle provider & common misconceptions. Follow her on Patreon at patreon.com/felicityazura. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

Gilly is not just a wizard, but a sunflowery force. I was lucky enough to sit down with their Wizardness over a couple of hours and had a magical conversation about faeries, activism, and doing what feels right for your shiny soul by spreading love wherever you can. I'm honored to have Gilly as my featured guest. This week we chat more about having the courage to be yourself on the internet, his wizard alter ego, and his book… and I get a Wizard ceremony of my own! You'll have to listen to see my new wizard name. Here's a hint (It's the name of a summertime fruit). Find Gilly on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, & Patreon, where you'll see him under @gilly_shine. You can also support him with Cameo, or by his links on his Linktree, https://linktr.ee/gilly_shine. "I do things that make me happy, and I don't do things that don't make me happy." -- Gilly the Legendary Sunshine Wizard --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

Gilly is not just a wizard, but a sunflowery force. I was lucky enough to sit down with their Wizardness over a couple of hours and had a magical conversation about faeries, activism, and doing what feels right for your shiny soul by spreading love wherever you can. We hung out so long that I'm pleased to say this is a three-part episode with two of those coming next week. I'm honored to have Gilly as my featured guest. Tune in for next week, where we chat more about having the courage to be yourself on the internet… and I get a Wizard ceremony of my own! You'll have to listen to see my new wizard name. Find Gilly on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, & Patreon, where you'll see him under @gilly_shine. You can also support him with Cameo, or by his links on his Linktree, https://linktr.ee/gilly_shine. "I do things that make me happy, and I don't do things that don't make me happy." -- Gilly the Legendary Sunshine Wizard --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

This week we're replaying a show from a couple of years ago. Despite my lack of editing expertise at the time (forgive me), the interview is wonderful, and I'm excited to re-introduce listeners to Wendy Harrop, proprietor of The Phineas Wright House and host of the Say Yes To Yourself Podcast. This was one of our most listened-to shows! To find out more about the Say Yes To Yourself podcast, go to: Say Yes To Yourself To find out more about Wendy, her trips, or her business, go to: The Phineas Wright House The books mentioned in the Books of the Week segment are Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) when Life is not Okay, by Cyndie Spiegel, and Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most, by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, & Ryan McAnally-Linz. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

Do you want to finally get that book written? I hear time and time again that people have "writing a book" on their Courage Checklists. I get it! It's scary. It's terrifying actually. I wrote a new book that I hope will help. It's what has worked for me in writing many nonfiction books. I call it Nonfic: 30, because the idea is that you do small things every day to write a draft of a manuscript in 30 days. I'm introducing it today so that you can be ready to start on June 1st if you want to go on the journey with me as I give short instructions every day on Instagram in June, for FREE. That way if you want to, you can do it 100% free by following along. If you're the type who wants something written to go along with it, that option will be available for you to order a workbook as well in mid-month of June. No matter how you do it, your story is powerful! Be brave, and just start. Join each morning in June on Instagram: @thecouragechecklist @jennifer_byers_chambers I'll be your biggest cheerleader all month long! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

A frank conversation with best selling author, coach and psychologist Nellah Mx about her new book, A Stripper: From Japan Through Switzerland Into the Deepest Secrets of Her Soul. We also chat about her advocacy, her work, and how her life was shaped by both her experiences and by someone who gave her speech therapy. I learned in this episode: How strength & persistence can get us out of tough situations How to use what calls to you to spur your career What kind of courage it takes to completely reinvent yourself and help others Nellah can be found by Googling her "Nella Mx," at her website, https://nellahmx.wixsite.com/nellahmx, on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

In this episode, I shared my ideas about how I've been able to feel successful in living with chronic illness. I include a couple action steps and thoughts from my own experience. I also shared the books that have been on my mind this week, including: Enchantment, by Katherine May An American in Scotland, by Lucy Connelly A Sinister Revenge, by Deanna Raybourne, and All That Is Hidden, by Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles Take care: I'm not prescribing any particular treatment or anything for anyone else. This is simply my opinion. I'd love it if you wanted to share your tips for living well while chronically ill, so please share them with me at the voicemail link or at couragechecklist at gmail dot com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

Julie Zaruba Fountaine, Well-being Specialist/Facilitator/Coordinator and Founder of EMPOWER Possible, LLC, talks with us today about empowering yourself and tips for structuring your life for doing so. We also talked about books, (one of my favorite things, of course!). I'm starting the books Daring Greatly and The Gift of Imperfection by Brene Brown and Fierce Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff after speaking with Julie. Thanks to her for the reminder! I feel like great authors come in and out of your life when you need them, particularly after a good conversation. Look for these things that I learned from Julie in this episode: How the key to success is adaptability How important it is to not shame yourself The gift of letting go of attachments Contact Julie at Empowerpossible.com or info@empowerpossible.com, and follow her on Instagram @empowerpossible, LinkedIn, YouTube, or Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

This episode has a more fully realized blueprint of how to take actions on hopes and dreams, once they've been made into goals. Also includes book recommendations by Anne Lamott. Download a Free Printable SMART Goal Setting Worksheet here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

 First up in this episode, we will discuss the importance of setting clear goals and how to go about defining them. I'll link a free download of a sample tracker called "Symptom Tracker" on the @thecouragechecklist Instagram page, click the Linktree --> "Resource Downloads" page, --> Symptom Tracker, or HERE. For today's second half, we're doing a mini-course on how to advocate for yourself. I have a book coming out soon called, "The Chronic Illness Handbook: Strategies for Living Your Best Life,” and we'll use some information from that today. Now, it's useful in other arenas if you aren't chronically ill; learning to advocate for yourself can be one of the hardest skills you learn how to do as an adult. We all will face illness in one form or another during our lifetimes. Today, I'm sharing tips for effective communication with healthcare providers, including preparing for appointments and asking questions. I hope this is a helpful episode. I welcome feedback as always at the IG page or at couragechecklist (at) gmail (dot) com. Please send tips, show ideas, or your checklist to the same places. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

Maya is an entrepreneur, podcaster and mom who shared her story of courage with me, detailing how she left the life she knew to follow a path true to her heart and values. Today, hear how she left the 9-5 and turned her life into one where she has quality time to spend with her children, as well as run a business and host her own successful podcast, Fearlessly Divine. Things I learned from Maya, to watch for in this episode: Have the courage to change what you're doing to further your dreams Trust the universe to have your back when you take a big risks Fearlessly live your life and the Divine might show up Teach kids about justice and activism young to prepare them for a diverse world And, a fun travel story! You can reach Maya at: Her Podcast, Fearlessly Divine, wherever you access podcasts, or @ohmayagee on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

Today's solo show is all about the Checklist. Yeah, I talk about it with people on the show all the time. But how and why should you make a Courage Checklist? We explain it all today. Plus, why they're good for your mental health, a quick confidence-boosting meditation, and an exercise to jumpstart your List. We name-dropped two of the show's favorite resources for confidence: 3 Tips To Boost Your Confidence, and any confidence-themed talk on TED, TEDx, or TEDEd. New freind of the show and all-around amazing, inspiring sparkly human being Gilly The Sunshine Wizard on Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook. Follow Gilly to get some sunshine, acceptance, and love spells your way. Highly recommend. Can't wait to talk with him soon! Also, a sneek-peek listen into the new podcast from Resilient Podcast Network: Mayhem-porium. "Join us as we explore true crime stories that will send shivers down your spine, and uncover mysteries that will keep you guessing until the very end. Our episodes will take you on a journey through the dark and twisted world of the unexplained, featuring topics ranging from haunted houses and ghostly encounters to unsolved crimes and strange occurrences. So sit back, relax, and get ready for a thrill ride as we unravel the mysteries of the unknown. Welcome to Mayhem-porium." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecouragechecklist/message

What a great talk with Entrepreneurial Mum Coach Avril Brown! She and I talk healing, balance, how to thrive, parenting, and more. Follow her Instagram for more about Avril, advice, and how to join her programs. Look for these four things I learned from Avril: - The importance of regulating the nervous system - How crucial meeting one's basic needs can be - Connecting back to what lights you up is so important - Avril's quick advice on how to re-center yourself You can reach Avril on Istagram: @avril1brown --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecouragechecklist/message

Today on The Courage Checklist I was pleased to talk with author, life/wellness coach, and community health worker Stephanie Butler. Her website bio states: "Stephanie is a registered social service worker and a life and wellness coach who has always been drawn to helping others. Her compassion springs from her own experiences overcoming addictions, depression, anxiety and trauma. With over 25 years working in the mental health field, Stephanie has learned to guide others through difficult life circumstances to set them on a path of self-compassion and self-love." Listen in on our conversation about those topics and more today on The Courage Checklist. My favorite thing Stephanie said was about taking responsibility for the choices we make each day to make our lives better, bit by bit. She gives powerful inspiration with her story and talks about some tools she uses in her practice, as well as her writing and her work. Learn more in this wonderful talk with Stephanie! Her courage in all the things she does is evident and heartfelt. Some things I learned: self love can help you conquer your hardest challenges positive self talk and loving kindness mediation can change your perspective entirely using your experiences to help others can lead you to your life's work You can catch up with Stephanie at: Her Website Her Instagram Her Facebook Page --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecouragechecklist/message

Part of my recovery process as an adult included both yoga and mediation. Although now I'm now certified to teach in both Hatha and Adaptive Yoga, it was intimidating for me at first. Yoga also became a way for me to reconnect with both mind and body and bust through daily stressors. Even as a person with disabilities that can make mobility hard, I love exercising, but sometimes my pain level makes that difficult. Not so the gentle Bo and Adaptive yoga forms, particularly the chair based yoga. I am used to teaching people of all ability levels, and today I'm sharing a short meditation and yoga that you can do from your office, chair, or anywhere that feels comfortable for you. It is generally safe for those who have joint pain as well. Do note: my voice is softer on this part as I tend to do the routine as I teach it! (Please listen to your own body and talk to your physician about beginning any physical activity; this is merely my personal experience and I am not a doctor). Some resources for this episode include: Bo Yoga- Bo Yoga blends the best of Yoga, Qi Gong and Meditation using the Bo Yoga Staff as a unique prop. Also a YouTube Channel. Every Body Yoga, by Jessamyn Stanley Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses: A Practical Workbook for Integrating Themes, Ideas, and Inspiration into Your Class, by Sage Roundtree (for yoga teachers, but great resource for those of you who might want to teach, and beautiful seasonal meditations too). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecouragechecklist/message

I had an enlightening time with marketer & social media practitioner Chris Burns. He's an adjunct professor at UW-Wisconsin Oshkosh and co-founder of Lux Level Media. He's a very dedicated, thoughtful entrepreneur who owns multiple businesses and dedicates time to help others grow theirs, and  "educates and helps businesses understand how to effectively use digital marketing to stand out and help their bottom line," as his bio on the Lux Level Media says. He is a family man, author of King of the Mental Swing (2019), and an award winner. His podcast, Hustle Nation, is for "inspiring leaders and encouraging you to crush your goals and become the best version of yourself." It's great- go listen!   Look for valuable tips from Chris in this episode. Things I learned included: 1. Pay attention to your market 2. Do a Self-Audit (He explains this so well) 3. How your positive attitude and mental outlook affect your outcome 4. The importance of having a vision 5. Add value Chris can be reached at: The Hustle Nation Podcast, www.hustlenationpodcast.com Lux Level Media, www.luxlevelmedia.com LinkedIn, Chris Burns --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecouragechecklist/message

In my job as a publisher at Groundwaters Publishing, we get many submissions by those who are courageous enough to share their creativity. The writing ranges from memoir to fiction, poetry to nonfiction articles. Our motto at Groundwaters is, "bubbling up in our good time," an allusion to the nature of water and a reference to the wet and forested western Oregon area where our base is located. It is also a metaphor for our mission to help creators from all ability levels and walks of life share and improve their work. The podcast format is an opportunity to share their work even more widely. This show is made up of recordings from the works by writers who submitted to Writer's Radio and Groundwaters Publishing. It takes a lot to write down something that has been in your heart or brain, whatever genre, and we are grateful to these authors for sharing their work. We are also very grateful to the Applegate Regional Theater, whose fine voice actors from their Reader's Theater troupe read and performed these segments. We call these "Writer's Radio," segments, named by my daughter. The Authors include: Remembering Quincy, by Dick Jordan Growing up Olivia, by Olivia Taylor-Young The Lost Angles, by Bruce Gates Rainsong, by Bruce Gates Dawn Lee, by Lona Feldman Snow Day, By Denise Bluth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecouragechecklist/message

A conversation with Sahara Rose, Certified Wellness Coach and Consultant and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist, about her path to multiple successful businesses and a life of travel and service. She explains how she built the network and life she wanted to see.  Things I learned from Sahara Rose: Invest in yourself and your business, & work on your money mindset Do any job you need to do in order to further your dream Find something that brings you joy and do it every day Let go, and it will come back to you Sahara Rose can be reached at: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/ @thetravelcoachnetwork on Instagram, or by email at SaharaRoseTravels@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecouragechecklist/message

We speak with entrepreneur and coach Linda Brand, host of the Empowered podcast, about her life, businesses, animals, and challenges with misdiagnosed illness. Jennifer also shares a bit about her own experience with chronic illness in a conversation about the subject. Key takeaways from Linda: Continue seeking spirituality and meaning Keep learning from multiple sources Do what serves you and makes you feel good To contact Linda, go to her Instagram account, @lindabrandcoaching, or @lindabrandhomes, or her website, www.lindabrandcoach.com. The Book of the Week is The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecouragechecklist/message

Chambers speaks with coach and speaker Barbara Nixon on what it takes for people to Smash Your Own Ceiling. Nixon has made a long career of helping others achieve their dreams, and shares some of her secrets on this episode. We also share a lovely Courage Checklist by friend of the show Rain Elizabeth Stickney from the Every Moment Is Sacred Podcast, and some lists from "What We Wanted To Be When We Were Kids," from @untetheredjen, @pictures_of_presence, @becomeyoucoaching, @theherowithinpodcast, @everybodysgottaeat, @remembergrams, @the_therapy_sisters, @thelatinaadvocatepodcast, @shesbravepodcast,&@sparkylifeoflia. Many of them have podcasts-- check them out! It's wonderful to be surrounded by such talented generous freinds. One of Barbara's challenges has been learning how to speak publicly, which she shares here, with her multi-step plan to combat that fear. She says that her mission is "to help others grow and succeed," and she has done so for countless people through her podcast Smash Your Own Ceiling, (which is so valuable- give it a follow), her radio show on Harrogate Hospital Radio, and through her personal coaching and courses. Her website shares that Nixon is: "here to help ambitious Business Owners and Leaders stop holding themselves back, get out of their own way, and get the results that they really want in their business and life." Check out more about Barbara Nixon, her courses, coaching, and her books at: Her Website Her Contact Form Her Instagram: @barbara__nixon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecouragechecklist/message

In this episode, we go over in more detail the types of courage as put out by various sources, including the article by Dr. Drew, Ph.D. that we referenced briefly in episode zero. This way we have a frame of reference to talks about our own experiences. This week, make your own Courage Checklist and think about how to break through any barriers to accomplish something on your list. Also, think about an Artist's Date with yourself: one hour per week to do something that nourishes your soul creatively. This is an exercise from The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. We're doing a free conversation series on The Artist's Way on the @thecouragechecklist Instagram page- join us and jump in where you are. Don't wait- get started on your list today. Send your checklist, experience or question to: couragechecklist @ gmail (dot) com, or to jenniferbyerschambers dot com. Sources: Drew, C. (June 25, 2021). The 6 Types of Courage – with Examples. Helpful Professor. https://helpfulprofessor.com/types-of-courage/ The 4 Types of Everyday Courage - Corwin Connect. Home Page - Corwin Connect. (n.d.). Retrieved December 16, 2022 from https://corwin-connect.com/2017/01/4-types-everyday-courage/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecouragechecklist/message

In this first episode, join host Jennifer Chambers as she explain she Who/What/Why of the Courage Checklist. She illustrates the concept with a personal story of courage (and relates a tiny mishap  hitting her garage door) and will go over one type of courage, Emotional Courage. With humor and empathy, Chambers' goal is to help others feel the freedom that comes in doing things that matter. The article referenced in this episode is "The 6 Types of Courage," by Chris Drew, Ph.D. The book mentioned is The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho. Thank you for listening! Get your free Courage Checklist, fill it out, and start living your best life. What's on your list? Share at the voice mail link or at thecouragechecklist@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecouragechecklist/message

Hello and welcome to the Courage Checklist Podcast. I'm Jennifer Byers Chambers. I'm a writer, brain injury survivor, and a chronic illness warrior. This podcast is about having the courage to check off your internal list of things you think are impossible for you. It is also about how I busted through much of (but not all, yet) my own near-impossible checklist.I started this podcast because I want to know how other people are completely courageous in their own lives, and also why we held ourselves back. It's interesting to see what we can do to reinvent our own expectations to become the fullest and most joyful versions of ourselves. You can expect an episode one or two times a week, and you also hear from listeners who've been courageous about things on their own lists.I hope you'll find a sense of belonging here, & that you'll gain some courage or new insight to make breakthroughs of your own. Please subscribe so you can become part of the checklist family. What's on your list? And how will you be courageous today?Support the show

This historical episode features two activists, in two different arenas, who showed incredible resilience in working for others. Julia Rutilla was a journalist, writer and labor activist from Oregon who lived 1907-1991, and Leta Stetter Hollingworth was a pioneer in psychology who worked in New York City a bit earlier, 1886-1939 .Sources for Julia Rutilla:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27110522-remarkable-oregon-womenimage:https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/ruuttila_julia_1907_1991_/#.YHBiiuhKi70Sources for Leta Stetter Hollingworth:https://www.verywellmind.com/leta-stetter-hollingworth-biography-2795499https://www.womenshistory.org/leta-stetter-hollingsworthhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leta_Stetter_HollingworthContact us at resilientpodcastmail@gmail.com or at www.youareresilient.net with feedback or interview requests (and download the FREE Better Brainstorm Guide)Try Buzzsprout to start your own podcast. Click here for $20 off!Instacart's new offer is very helpful for busy people! Take $10 off using:Promo code: 30OFF3NEWfor $10 off your first three Instacart orders of min. $35+Dates: 3/29/21 - 4/11/21Short Disclaimer: Ends 4/11/21, while supplies last. Min. order of $35 req. per order. Terms apply: https://inst.cr/promo-terms  Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode, we share stories about Beverly Cleary, Ursula LeGuin, and a Klickitat origin story of The Bridge of The Gods.Beverly Cleary video on OPBUrsula LeGuin's The Disposessed on WiredBridge Of The GodsContact us at resilientpodcastmail@gmail.com or at www.youareresilient.net with feedback or interview requests (and download the FREE Better Brainstorm Guide)Try Buzzsprout to start your own podcast. Click here for $20 off!Instacart's new offer is very helpful for busy people! Take $10 off using:Promo code: 30OFF3NEWfor $10 off your first three Instacart orders of min. $35+Dates: 3/29/21 - 4/11/21Short Disclaimer: Ends 4/11/21, while supplies last. Min. order of $35 req. per order. Terms apply: https://inst.cr/promo-terms  Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode is a compilation of two of two of the most popular segments of the last year. Wendy Red Star is  an artist whose work explores identity and the effect of colonization on Native Americans in the United States. The multi-talented, multi-media artist works with humor to share her experience and the culture of her family. She shows work worldwide, including places like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Fondation Cartier pour l’ Art Contempora in Paris,  and was a recipient of support from the National Endowment of the Arts. Her work is outstanding and has enriched my own study of the effect of colonialism in the United States, and I encourage listeners to check her out. Photo used for episode artwork is by Wendy Red Star, "Ashkaamne (matrilineal inheritance)," 2019. This artwork was produced for the 2019 Art +Feminism Call to Action Art Commission and used via a free use license at Wikimedia Commons. See her website at:https://www.wendyredstar.com/Jane Austen, of course, is well-known as writer of charming comedies of manners, from Bath, England. We explore a more serious side of her in this episode.  One of the sources for this episode is:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jane-AustenThis podcast uses Canva to make all our digital designs and graphics. Try Canva for free, and by using this link, get a premium design element for free also:https://www.canva.com/join/outer-plant-chamomileBuzzsprout: Let's get your podcast launched, free! Link here:Instacart: Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour! Link Here: Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode of The Resilient Podcast Network starts with a reading of Sourdough Stories from pioneers who brought the well-traveled dough to the West, and a current recipe for making your own versatile sourdough from Chambers. It continues with a story about Hazel Ying Lee, the accomplished woman and first Chinese-American, female fighter pilot in the United States. She was well-known for her skill and tenacity as well as her cooking and sense of humor. Versatile Sourdough Recipe Jen Chambers, adapted from Mother Earth News Magazine3 c. warm water1 1/2 Tablespoons yeast, salt, sugar6 1/2 c flour of choice*Pour water in a large bowl. Add yeast, salt, sugar; stir with whisk to blend. Mix in flour a cup at a time. Use immediately, or (preferred) chill in the refrigerator for a few hours or up to a week. Uses: Focaccia bread (pat into rectangle. poke holes in top, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with herbs), Pizza dough. Cinnamon Rolls (pat into rectangle, spread with softened butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, roll and slice).Bake any variant at 450 degrees for 30 minutes or until brown.*Recommended Flours:-All-purpose-Gluten-free All Purpose, like Cup4Cup, Walmart Brand, or Bob's Red Mill, that includes Xanthan Gum-Equal parts brown and white rice flour with 1 t. Xanthan gum added per cupWorks cited:Remarkable Oregon Women, (Arcadia Press)With Her Own Wings (Waite & Co.) Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Host Jennifer Chambers shares some of her favorite tips for thriving with a brain injury to begin March, Brain Injury Awareness Month. This is part of a new series on tips for thriving and good self care within chronic conditions. Visit www.youareresilient.net or email resiliantpodcastmail@gmail.com for your fill-in-able copy of Your Tips For Living Well with Brain Injury. Also, email resiliantpodcastmail@gmail.comwith your tips to be featured on a future episode!I am so happy to be using Buzzsprout for this show! Why? Because it's easy, professional looking and sounding, and all the things are in one place. Do You want to start a podcast? Use this link to save (I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=778702 Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Join Stacy Cordova Diaz and Jennifer Chambers for a conversation about Stacy’s work with self-care, her day and dream jobs, and her resiliency with her new project discussing systemic racism. Plus, fantastic ideas for how to to nurture yourself.Stacy Cordova is a lifelong educator and explorer of all things self-care and woo woo. When she isn't teaching or self-caring, she loves camping with her family. You can find Stacy at all the places. Check out her website www.selfcarecommune.com She shares Stacy approved resources, self-care ideas and has a calendar that is updated often, it is like a Farmers Almanac of all things self-care to keep you planting seeds of self-acceptance and self-love. Facebook: @selfcarecommuneInstagram @selfcarecommuneTwitter @selfcarecommuneClubhouse @stacyselfcareHave you tried Instacart? Use this code for $20 off your first order:Promo code: NEW20OFFOffer: $20 off your first Instacart order of min. $50+Dates: 3/2/21 - 3/14/21*Restrictions: Promo code is only available in the US, for new customers only, can be used with any retailer, and non-stackable but can be used on top of Free Delivery On Your First Order Offer.Short Disclaimer: Ends 3/14/21, while supplies last. Min. order of $50 required. Terms apply: https://inst.cr/promo-terms OFFER LINK:http://em.impact.com/ls/click?upn=lcFF8ubtmveum2UxN6LiFq1WuPM5nfnDO7MABKbTZM-2F-2BAB6JdGYJh0KHxBRnL8VjuiudCApMPtnaFYtegdQzEw-3D-3DCZlP_jrUqf5zwH7FzSx1F7hMR78E2w5rhoUizpApbioLJ1wKYzUz8eK59qhTRqfgEF3i3tEvx0HXvUb9MgHZH9z1OL-2FnBf28uQ4V3pDtq-2BzsYnomc2muzYzyEBuiF5I1m8WI9DN7NGKv9dZdvs82LlaS7UNotsHQXBcSbKduK5UPtZ281BxCkSU2-2FC1tn-2FIkk1wgCx6kw-2BgInNes5CzD9Gbh6heWbUIHex0I1KU61BEnv5qU-3DAs always, email questions or comments to: resilientpodcastmail@gmail.com

In this third episode of Groundwaters Live, we hear the readings from more Groundwaters' participants. Enjoy the prose, poetry and essays from fine writers. Our readers this time are, in order:Pat Edwards, reading work by Michael "Hoss" BarkerPat Edwards, reading work by Michael "Hoss" BarkerJen Chambers, reading work by Melinda BenderPat Edwards, reading work by Michael "Hoss" BarkerDemetri LiontosPat Edwards, reading work by Michael "Hoss" BarkerJen Chambers, reading work by Lona FeldmanFor more information on any of these writers, go to www.groundwaterspublishing.com. To contact Jennifer Chambers, or to share your story of resiliency, go to www.youareresilient.net.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message

Wendy Harrop and I talk about her life in Massachusetts, the way she has woven resiliency into her life and her work, and don't miss her description of her fabulous events and some of the delicious food she prepares on her farm. Here's her bio:Hi there! I'm Wendy Harrop, owner of the Phineas Wright House an antique home and barn in rural Massachusetts. I host intimate, interactive workshops and events connecting people to each other and themselves through creative expression, celebration, and collaboration. Combining cuisine, community, and charm to provide a space for slowing down and appreciating the bounty of a small New England farm.After 45 years in California, I'm embracing country life on the east coast and most definitely living the very best version of myself.IG: https://www.instagram.com/phineaswrighthouse/FB: https://www.facebook.com/phineaswrighthouse/phineaswrighthouse.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message

In this second episode of Groundwaters Live, we hear the readings from more Groundwaters' participants. Enjoy the prose, poetry and essays from fine writers. Our readers this time are, in order: Demetri Liontos Evelyn Searle Hess Stephanie Sanchez-DeLong Evelyn Searle Hess Jennifer ChambersFor more information on any of these writers, go to www.groundwaterspublishing.com. To contact Jennifer Chambers, or to share your story of resiliency, go to www.youareresilient.net.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message

Jen Liss of the popular podcast The Creative Commute visits the show. Jennifer Liss is a marketing copywriter and founder of The Creative Commute, a podcast and community focused on fueling joy through creativity. The effort began as a way to stay optimistic during the spread of the global pandemic and has grown into a thriving virtual community. She is a peanut butter connoisseur, Steelers fanatic and dog mom of two floofy clouds.Find her here:Links:IG: @thecreativecommute_ & @chromatocjennFB: Facebook.com/groups/TheCreativeCommmuteWebsite: CreativeCommute.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message

In a conversation with Stefania Indelicato and Laura Mc Neice of Dash of Life Podcast, we got to chat about their goals for their upcoming first season of their podcast, which showcases the "dash" that makes up a lifetime. Plus they share the most perfect "how we met" story you've ever heard! Imagine meeting these delightful, fun podcasters and talking about history over a glass of wine. The Dash of Life podcast is now live with episode 0 and more to come in 2021. Website: dashoflifepodcast.comInstagram: @dashoflifepodcastFacebook: @dash0lifepodFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/dashoflifepodcast/Twitter: @dashoflifepod--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message

Groundwaters Publishing publishes an anthology every year, of art, poetry, fiction and nonfiction by creative individuals, who range from local to our corner of Oregon to all over the world. When the annual book is released, the publishing company hosts a gala at Applegate Regional Theater so that the authors and poets can read their work to a live audience. This year, well... a different plan was needed. In the first of several parts, the authors of Groundwaters are reading their work for the podcast. It's not "live," as we used to title the event, but it's as close as we're going to get in this pandemic world of late 2020.Groundwaters, the publishing company, has proven to be a resilient business, from its inception as a quarterly literary magazine to a full-blown publishing entity. Pat Edwards and Resilient Podcast Network host Jennifer Chambers are pleased to present this stellar, eclectic collection of talent from around the world.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message

To begin the holiday season, we're presenting short holiday reads to get you in the cozy, calm mood to celebrate the coming of the winter season and turn of the year. We'll put out these holiday specials weekly, starting with the first reading: Reverend Clement Moore's poem "The Night Before Christmas."--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message

Sadie says: In 2016 I was a Political Science Major with the hopes of becoming a world-renowned politician. When the election cycle hit that year, I saw firsthand how politics can drive apart friends, colleagues and even families. I felt something inside me shift that year, and I knew I needed to change my path.I had always been interested in Art and Graphic Design, but at 21 years old I felt like I was "too old" to start something brand new. (Newsflash: You are NEVER too old to start something new.) With a bit of encouragement from my husband I purchased Adobe Illustrator and took a youtube course on how to use it. I quickly realized Graphic design was my passion and calling in life, and thus, a Designer was born.As a business owner myself , I know the importance of creating a distinct visual representation for your brand. I help small businesses define their brand story so their customers are clear on who they are and what they do. I turn this brand story into a cohesive visual brand through custom colors, design and logos. Reach her at :https://www.sadiesimperdesigns.co/contactor on IG at:https://www.instagram.com/sadiesimperdesigns/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message

Bridget Botelho is a certified integrative health coach who helps women with autoimmunity reclaim their vibrant energy and power. She lives in San Francisco, CA where she enjoys urban hiking, watching the latest Netflix craze, or watering many, many plants. Resources mentioned in the episode (as always, this is for informational purposes only; this show offers no guarantees or preferences for the efficacy of any treatment, method, or diet): Autoimmune Protocol Elimination Diet The Rain Barrel Effect, By Dr. Stephen Cabral Dr. Jeffery Thompson, Binaural Beats Sah D'Simone Meditation Botelho's Website: immuneintuition.com Botelho's Instagram: instagram.com/immune.intuition--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message

Jocey Orelus Wiitanen helps women improve their mindset to create more joy and abundance in their lives. Jocey started her business to help women accept and love themselves. Prior to coaching, Jocey spent nine years as an independent cosmetologist and two years as a cosmetology educator. She gained clarity on her own life and passions after taking six months to travel. Eat, pray, love was her inspiration for her trip around Southeast Asia. Here she learned to trust herself. She learned what it means to truly love yourself and go with the flow. Through the practice of meditation, yoga, and self-reflection. Jocey learned that everything she has ever needed is already within her. For the last two years, Jocey has been digging deep to learn as much as she can about changing and cultivating a positive mindset, self-love, and manifestation. Her favorite quote is, “ live life to the fullest, live life like there is no tomorrow." Seeing others succeed and reach their full potential is what brings her the most joy. Jocey believes she was put in this world to help people learn to love themselves and live a life that sets their soul on fire.Backroadscoaching.comFacebook.com/groups/backroadscoachingInstagram.com/joceyorelus--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message

In this week's episode, Chambers shares a preview of her new podcast, Revolutionaries and Visionaries. Revolutionaries and Visionaries showcases the stories of people who inspire with their exploits, lead by example, and fight for a better way.The first episode tells the story of Amelia Bloomer and others who followed her lead.Sources:Abigail Scott Duniway and Susan B Anthony: Hesitate No Longer: https://www.amazon.com/Abigail-Scott-Duniway-Anthony-Oregon/dp/1540228177/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jennifer+chambers+susan+b+anthony+and+abigail+scott+duniway+in+oregon&qid=1590179116&sr=8-1Amelia Bloomer: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/amelia-bloomerAmelia Bloomer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_Bloomer--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message

An avid traveler, dog mom, coffee lover and book addict, Holly began her adult life as an academic. With a BA in English and Environmental Studies and an MA in Human Rights she was headed for PhD stardom. Life changed as it always does and as a result she put the brakes on the PhD and has been jumping from one adventure to the next and ultimately living a very colourful life. She has traveled to over 30 countries, is very active in numerous sports, coaches Little League and sits on the Board for the local Farmers Market.Holly is a Real Estate Advisor and the Owner of Kokoro Executive Coaching in Victoria, BC. Her interest in personal development and overcoming challenges took root during her travels. As a mainly independent traveler, she began to notice that very large problems seemed much smaller and more manageable when travelling. When forced to face problems head on and rely only on yourself to make all the decisions and then to have to live with the results, there was nobody to blame. You become the reason for everything that happens. Travelling toughened Holly up and she is thankful every single day of her life that she was born with an adventurous spirit and a love for immersive learning.She is very interested in how the practice of coaching can assist people in a holistic sense. Her coaching focus is on feedback - learning how to effectively give it and receive it. She often quips, "you don't promote yourself so what you think is at most 50% of what matters." Known for her candid advice, Holly champions goal setting, accountability and modesty as 3 important stabilizing pillars of successful people - in their personal and professional lives. Curious in nature, coaching is a great fit for Holly. She is a self proclaimed no-nonsense type which she balances with an outstanding sense of humour (as far as she is concerned).From a personal development standpoint, Holly strongly believes that the biggest thing standing in the way of increased resiliency is entitlement. As society continues to shift, the inability of many to manage change in their personal and professional lives is a cause for major concern. Building resiliency can be a tough process for people as they must begin to question their assumptions about themselves and the society that they exist within. The rewards that can be attributed to living a more emotionally and physically resilient life span all areas of life. The need for people to focus on their own coping mechanisms has never been more apparent. The good news....once you decide to make a change, there are people out there to help you get there.To contact Holly:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hcourtright Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hcourtright/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message

Chambers interviews Jessica Stancil as they talk about her diagnosis and her work in autoimmune support coaching-- which is unique because she believes in helping without a blanket, one thing fits all approach. Jessica Stancil is an autoimmune lifestyle coach. Serving as the missing link between the doctor’s office and daily life, she helps people who are struggling with autoimmune and chronic illnesses learn to cope with their new reality, master a lifestyle that improves overall health, and feel empowered to live vibrantly. Bonus description of how Stancil herself uses coping mechanisms and details of alternative ideas for stress and pain relief. Instagram: @Jess_Stancil (link: https://www.instagram.com/jess_stancil/)Facebook group: Heal Good Tribe (link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealGoodTribe/)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message

Ryan Ward, better known as Tokencarnie on his website and social media, is a circus runaway who left a toxic situation and packed his belongings on New Year's Eve before driving cross country in a rental car to start over. Token shares his story on his website, redheadrunaway.com as a reminder that it's ok to run away, just as long as you know what you're running towards.Chambers and Ward talk about his tough recovery from a circus accident, his life in Florida and California, and moving. The links to contact him are:www.instagram.com/tokencarniewww.redheadrunaway.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/resilientpodcastnetwork/message