We are just an ordinary couple, being ourselves and talking about the every day challenges of transitioning from our Monday - Friday day jobs into making a living by following our passions individually and together. This podcast is not meant to be polished and professional, but real people talking about their hopes and fears always with humor and supporting each other.
Sandy and Jim talk about rolling with the flow when things don't go as expected. Jim talks about his upcoming piano concert and Sandy previews Mother's day sale for Sandysoren.com #planschange #gowiththeflow #rvlife #takingtheplunge #risktaking #sorenpair
Jim and Sandy celebrate 10 years since they first kissed. They discuss how people find love in unusual circumstances. #Kissaversary #findinglove #relationships #sorenpair #youandmefindingeachother #unusualwayspeoplemeet
Sandy and Jim talk about how they are dealing with their own anxieties and how they help each other through it. #anxietysucks #highcentered #relationships #creativityhelpsanxiety #laughter #plaidpjsdontwiththatshirt #meditationcalms
Sandy and Jim share updates about Jim's piano concert. Sandy talks about upcoming Shift Network Medical Intuition Summit in April. RV shopping update. #ShiftNetwork #Sorenpair #RVLife #intuitiveenergyhealing #pianoconcert #livingourbestlife #relationships
Jim and Sandy talk about their recent garage sale and the importance of releasing clutter physically and emotionally. #garagesale #declutter #purge #allowemotiontomove #youvegottomoveitmoveit #sorenpair #downsizing
Jim and Sandy discuss the cycles of life; honoring the past and embracing the future. #sorenpair #cyclesoflife #soulcycles #honortheseason #rvlifeadventures #relationships #change
Jim and Sandy open up about their upcoming plans to move out of their house, live in an RV and travel full time. #RVLife #boldplansreapgreatreward #sorenpair #travelingtogether #livingourbestlife #livingthedream
Jim and Sandy discuss how the ongoing changes at their jobs. When change is out of our control, how do we deal with it? #findyourhappyplace #changesatwork #sorenpair #getinspired #takeabreakfromwork #adapttochanges
Jim and Sandy discuss their plans in 2021 including the launching of Sandy's new website: www.sandysoren.com #sorenpair #sandysoren.com #creatingthelifewecrave #RVlife #intuitivecounseling #masterhealer #letyourfreedomfly
Sandy and Jim reflect on 2020 and what they are releasing from this past year and creating in 2021. #burnandrelease #relationships #reflectontheyear #createwithintention2021 #allow2020tomoveout #happyholidaysfromsorenpair
Jim and Sandy discuss their challenges - as well as some of the most common stressors people feel during the holidays. #takecareofeachother #holidaystress #overspending #grievinglovedones #mindbodyspiritconnection #relationships #selfcare
Jim and Sandy stop in to say hello wishing everyone a happy thanksgiving weekend. They will return next week with a full episode. #Sorenpair #Relationships #opentoideas #givingthanks #celebratingfamily #supporteachother
Sandy and Jim discuss the benefits of practicing gratitude in their relationship, their work and how it affects overall health. #attitudeofgratitude #givethanks #relationships #gratitudeimproveshealth #gratitudeiscontagious #gratefulnessatwork #gratefulforsorenpair
Jim and Sandy do a couple's quiz to test how well they know each other. (Spoiler alert: not as well as they thought) #couplesquiz #relationship #dontletknotsform #behappynotright #sandyisms #gettoknowyou #leastfavoritebodypart
Jim shares his recent hemorrhoid surgery and his challenges with pain control. Sandy shares nursing and energy healing tips for pain management. If pain is a storm, bring an umbrella. #hemorrhoidssuck #paincontrol #mindovermatter #painisanopinionofthebrain #relationships #mywifesanurseandhealer #bekindtoyourself
Sandy and Jim discuss how the full moon affects our emotions and how to process the intensified feelings that come up. #bluemoon #moonaffectsemotions #fullmoonenergy #relationships #diadelosmuertos #nowletshaveapintofbluemoom
Jim and Sandy discuss how to advocate for yourself with doctors and where to find resources for self care and education. They encourage others to speak up and find your advocate person. #integrativemedicine #healthadvocate #geteducated #takecontrolofyourhealth #nursescare #relationships
Jim and Sandy discuss how to release guilt though self forgiveness. They also talk about how emotions are stored in our bodies. Included is a link to diagram of where emotions are stored in the body. www.kea0.com/emotional-body/ #releasingguilt #mrtoadswildride #mindbodyconnection #selfforgiveness #relationships #emotionalbody #happywifehappylife
Sandy, Jim and Cocoa (our dog) had a casual conversation about their week and upcoming plans for Jim's birthday. #havingamoment #nothing #relationships #sorenpair #paintingistherapy #timeforicecream
Sandy and Jim discuss methods to cope with the constant change we are all experiencing in 2020. #relationships #sorenpair #copingwithchange #mistakesmakegoodstories #comfortfoodsforthesoul #goingwiththeflow #ourdogissnoring
Jim and Sandy discuss the tools they like to use to get through when life sucks and they feel the stress. #relationships #sorenpair #toolsforstressrelief #mindfulbreathing #meditation #beproudofyourself #boundaries #attitudeofgratitude
Jim and Sandy discuss their own relationship. They share what is working and some common relationship issues that they are also working on. #relationships #happymarriage #successfulrelationships #conflictresolutionwithhumor #mutualrespect #littlethingsmeanalot #soaringtogether
Jim and Sandy discuss balancing the Yin and Yang in their relationship and the challenges they have with it. #Relationships #yinyang #balancingroles #workingtogether #creatingourfuture #sorenpair
Jim and Sandy discuss how self esteem is directly affected by our thinking. Self-talk can directly affect our emotional and physical health; therefore, changing the way we think has the potential to benefit overall health. #selfesteem #selftalk #positivethinking #mindbodyconnection #relationships #thoughtsaffecthealth #monkeymind
Jim and Sandy discuss the mind body connection and how different emotions have direct impact in the body and affect on long term health. They also talk about where stressors are stored in the body. #mindbodyconnection #relationships #emotionalhealth #cellularmemory #Loveasapainkiller #depressionweakensimmunity
Sandy and Jim discuss the challenges of allowing their five adult children to live their own lives while still supporting them emotionally. #cuttingtheapronstringswithadultchildren #parentchildboundaries #letgoofadultchildren #stoppayingtheirbills #supportwithoutguilt #familyrelationships
Sandy and Jim discuss how they deal with conflict in their own relationship with humorous examples. #relationships #recoveringpeoplepleasers #dealingwithconflict #sorenpair #agreetodisagree #nonverbalcommunication
Jim and Sandy discuss how they allow the flow in their relationship and individual creativity versus forcing situations before they are ready to occur. #relationships #don'tforceit #powervsforce #allowittohappen #freedomprecedeslove
Jim and Sandy discuss energy vampires and how to avoid letting them suck you dry. #energyvampires #couples #settingboundaries #Soaringtogether #selfempowerment
Sandy and Jim discuss the challenges of raising children from a mixed family. "Tough love vs fluff love" means how do set healthy boundaries with kids versus being their friend. #flufflovevstoughlove #parenting #raisingchildren #mixedfamilies #boundaries #repeatingmistakesofourparents
Jim and Sandy discuss how they balance their busy careers with ever changing priorities, commitments and fun.
Sandy and Jim discuss the mistakes from their past relationships. How they have worked through them together and learn from them. #relationships #couples #relationshipproblems #relationshipgoals #relationshipvideos #learnfrommistakes
Jim and Sandy discuss the stages of grief and how Jim continues to work through the death of his son on his 10 year anniversary.
Jim and Sandy talk about how they support each other during times of struggle and snarkiness.
Sandy and Jim talk about their own dads, sharing stories of how much they have meant to them. Jim talks about some of his highlights of being a Dad to his children and the fun both Sandy and Jim have when they have embarrassed their children. Also, Jim had to share some corny Dad jokes.
Jim and Sandy discuss simple steps to healing from the inside out and how to recover and reset from past wounds.
Jim and Sandy talk about finding healthy outlets for expressing anger. Sandy describe the basics of Polarity and how she is integrating this into her practice with Stillpoint Energy Healing.
Jim and Sandy discuss seeing things from other people's point of view and walking a mile in their shoes. They share one of their favorites poems: The Cookie Thief by Valerie Cox.
Jim and Sandy discuss releasing their own blocks to abundance. They also express that abundance is so much more than money - it's gratitude, relationships and health.
Jim and Sandy discuss the grass is greener (GIG) syndrome and three ways to overcome it.
Jim and Sandy talk about how they keep their lives fresh and avoid the staleness of routine. They discuss clearing clutter inside and out using humor and new experiences.
Sandy and Jim revisit the purpose of the podcast channel. Sandy discusses a clearing conversation she had with her ex this past week and how she has come to terms with letting go of narcissistic relationships.
Sandy and Jim discuss how COVID lock down continues to affect everyone. Jim talks about how this week affected him on a very personal level. Sandy does a quick demonstration of a Polarity Grounding exercise.
Sandy and Jim discuss a small secret they held from their family till now. How they grew up in two different religions (Mormon and Catholic) and the way they both grew beyond these religious upbringings while still maintaining respect for how they were raised.
Sandy and Jim answer a listener's question about wanting to know more about the process we followed to get our family to accept or not our adult decisions. We discussed when we first got together and how we handled the resistance from our kids and extended family. We also highlighted a local charity, "Other Side Ministries" and how one can donate to their cause.
Sandy and Jim discuss their own symptoms with COVID-19, working from home on the front lines of the pandemic as a nurse and a Government Unemployment Manager. They also discuss the fear related to the pandemic along with their personal coping mechanisms with fear in general. NOTE: this entire audio is available on the youtube channel "Soren Pair" - so if you want to see them as they talk, you have that option.
Sandy and Jim talk about their resistance to continuing the podcast and youtube channel. They also discuss being quarantined by COVID-19 virus, and working from home.
We introduce ourselves, our relationship, how we got together - spoiler alert - there is a Jerry Springer moment later in the show. We also highlight supporting each other to transition from our current 9-5 jobs into working for ourselves and following our passions.