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The Onion Peel is about authenticity. It's about being unapologetically real in the struggles that walking this earth produces. It's about how being honest in our pain can bring about joy in our journey. Let's face it, even though we try to put our best f

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    • Nov 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 25 EPISODES


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    Go Big Or Go Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 33:49


    In this episode, I wrap up the inaugural season of the ONION Peel by describing what full restoration looks like.  I share how praying bolding ushers in the reconstruction and renewal of your life. Happy Holidays! See you in January!Prayer In:- Thankfulness- Seeking- BoldnessInstacart - 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.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    The Man On the Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 30:22


    In this episode, I talk about how seeing a man on the street helped me to let go of pain and find peace in surrendering. I learned that real strength comes from knowing when to surrender.Instacart - 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.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    The In-Between

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 27:20


    In this episode, I discovered the best way to live in transition - the place where one door is closing and another is opening.  I share how to emotionally and mentally navigate this middle space that requires us to live in both the present and the future.Invest In Today, While Walking Into TomorrowBlog Post - "Derailed"https://www.theonionpeel.com/post/derailedInstacart - 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.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    The Purge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 35:08


    In this episode, I discuss the difficulty of having to sell all of my personal "stuff" in order to make financial ends meet. I share the self discovery of my personal value being unhealthily attached to the "things" that I owned and how having to let them go changed my life.Instacart - 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.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    The Wedding Crasher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 40:45


    In this episode, I share the difficult time I encountered at my brother's wedding and how hope nearly crushed me. I discuss tips for managing those situations where other people's happiness, although unintentional, cause us pain. Tips On Managing Painful Situations:1) Look Good Even Though You Feel Bad2) Prepare Your Mindset And SMILE3) Find A Safe Zone4) Get A Wing Man5) Set A Time Boundary6) Live In HOPEInstacart - 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.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    Blocking The Punch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 31:35


    In this episode, I discuss the importance of establishing boundaries when protecting your future. I share how I had to make a decision to either chose me or someone else's fear for me.1) Allow Yourself To Matter2) Be Aware Of What You Are Feeling 3) Assert Yourself/Boundary4) Be Patient As You LearnBuzzsprout - 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.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    Results May Vary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 27:38


    In this episode, I discover that the purpose of my dream wasn't what I thought and that, in the end, it had a much greater significance....one that I could have never imagined. That's the thing about daring to dream...results may vary.Third Segment of The Series: The Great Unknown           1) Permission To Dream, Please           2) I Saw The Sign           3) Results May VaryBuzzsprout - 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.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    I Saw The Sign

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 38:19


    In this episode, I leap into my dream to discover that I am not alone. My parachute had been given to me before I even jumped and I didn't know it until I saw the signs...and oh, did I see the signs

    Permission To Dream, Please

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 41:25


    In this episode, I discuss the impact of fear and it's desire to keep me "safe". I give practical steps to re-engaging in life after loss, disillusionment, or major change; when moving from a survival mindset to a being alive mindset.1) Assess where you are in order to properly confront any fear that surrounds you.2) Give yourself permission to dream.3) Develop an action plan towards that dream.4) Step out of your comfort zone.5) Be patient with yourself as you move forward. First Segment of The Series: The Great Unknown           1) Permission To Dream, Please           2) I Saw The Sign           3) Results May VaryInstacart - 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.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 58:09


    Today, on the Seven Year Anniversary of Don's Death, I share the momentous journey to the top of Mt. Mitchell where we marked the One Year Anniversary of his death. It was a day that will go down in infamy, as we nearly escaped with our lives. The lesson I learned that day, changed how I live each and every moment of my life. Life is an adventure and no matter what happens, we just have to keep moving forward. And for those of you who were wondering...my knee eventually healed and I did not have to have surgery!Photo Blog:https://www.theonionpeel.com/post/she-ll-be-comin-round-the-mountainInstacart - 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.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    Fickle In My Pickle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 31:49


    In this episode, I share a journal entry from my wedding anniversary and how it illustrates the ups and downs of emotional grief. Feelings are fickle which is why it becomes even more critical that we hold on to our dreams and chose hope as our guide. 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.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    Going Back To Grab My Bags

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 29:00


    In this episode, I talk about how NEW pain in your life can open the door to OLD pain in your life and what to do about it; that a greater awareness and understanding of your pain is the key to finding peace. I also share how I learned to recognize what love looked like coming from those closest to me and the importance of "feeling" that love. Book Recommendations:The 5 Love Languages by Gary ChapmanFeeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David BurnsInstacart - 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.Support the show

    Finding A New Dealer

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later May 18, 2020 31:00


    In this episode, I release my hate and anger into the universe. I have the confrontation of a life time and give the big F.U. to the Big J.C. What I got in return, continues to rock my world to this day and has changed how I view love. Reference:  The Five Love Languages                          By Gary Chapman                    Various Editions Available - Singles, Teens, Marriage, etcSupport the show

    A Daughter's Diary

    Play Episode Play 54 sec Highlight Listen Later May 4, 2020 43:54


    In this episode, my daughter, Maryn, shares her story of her dad's death and what life has been like without him. She talks about navigating her pain as a young person and where she has turned for comfort. Her insights are beyond her years and she is a true voice of hope. She even leaves us with a treat at the end of the show! Support the show

    Drop Kicked By Times Square

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 27:07


    In this episode, I share my first New Year's Eve being alone. The night of all nights, that drips in HOPE, but not for me. All I wanted to do was drop kick the ball in Times Square. It was a night that I barely squeaked through. But in the end, I rose to live another day.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    With Sprinkles On Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 33:46


    From a cave, to a cliff, to a concert of courage, this episode is filled with an explosion of hope. I share an adventure that we had on our first Christmas without Don and the laughter that came along with it. What an incredible day it was!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    Sitting In Vomit: An Expose' On Self Hatred

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 29:45


    In this episode, we talk about the ease of hating ourselves and how quickly we grow to accept what others think about us. We also discuss the difficulty of letting go of the blame when our loved one takes their own life. It is NOT our fault. If you are someone who has lost a loved one to Suicide, PLEASE listen to this podcast.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    Good Grief!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 37:06


    In this episode, we talk about the many faces of grief. We discuss how grief isn't just associated with death and that it truly has beauty in it. Grief can actually be good. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    Throat Punching Shame

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 29:50


    In this episode, I tell shame to take a hike. I was not going to live under suicide's umbrella. Then, just when I stand strong in my conviction, a monster sized gift of hope comes along, completely out of the great blue yonder!Support the show

    Dancing With A Dead Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 31:36


    Today we discover that thankfulness can bring us to hope and that sometimes a pretty package arrives just when our days seem their darkest.Support the show

    Wait. What? That's Where You Found Hope?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 31:08


    In this show, I share what I did to find hope in the most unlikely of places; but in my experience, that's where hope usually is....in the opposite place that you think it would be!Support the show

    Pie Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 32:23


    In today's episode I share who my husband was and how his beauty lead him to ashes. I talk about how our value can become vulnerable and the importance of love. Pie Day is this week - Eat Pie!  https://www.theonionpeel.com/post/thank-youSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    My Story - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 29:02


    The story continues with the events of that week that my husband died and still there was hope. Somehow.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=4CHP888U85CTY)

    My Story - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 38:02


    This episode is the start of my story of the day my husband died. Even in the worst moment of my life...somehow there was hope.Support the show

    Finding Hope

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 15:34


    Join me as I share the inspiration behind why The Onion Peel is here! Support the show

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