the terey summers podcast

In order to make new habits sometimes, or maybe most times, you may need to break some old ones to make some new ones. Either way, this podcast sheds some light, and offers some insights from the New York Times best selling author, Gretchen Rubin and her book Better Than Before.

What can I do to bring about the changes I may be seeking in my life, from myself, in order to see fruition of my hoped for ideals?   Asking myself, ”What am I in the habit of?”. The bread crumb trail starts there.

When I was little, as soon as the gifts were unwrapped I got right on the phone to call my cousins and tell them what I got and hear about their new gifts. It was almost as exciting as my first openings, being able to share about what had been gifted to me. It was a joy then, and it was a joy on this episode. My call to my cousins expanded to a group of podcast listeners- same dif.  

My long awaited recurring series, A Good Chew With The Nephew, where I share a meal with my nephew Jack as we chew on all sorts of things. 

The season is upon us. Knock knock, it's at the door.  I couldn't miss out on our annual Talk Turkey, but how about some tips to help make all our tasks happen with a bit more ease?

The day I realized that a wheel barrel at a time is my best advocate.

With a wave of emotion, without notable exception, everything I have put my hands on this week has been an exercise of gratitude. But to be honest, I was't sure what was actually happening at first! November is one powerful season in time for me. Still.  

I have fallen and I won't get up. Years and years ago, I fell hard for fall. And beyond turning leaves and dropping temperatures, there is more to my fall infatuation. It is in full force in the month of November, and another N word is at the heart of it all- nostalgia.     “a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.”   November- its loaded with happy personal associations. 

Reluctant to say goodbye to October, Terey uses a tardy podcast episode to ring out the month with nostalgia!

Crowds rave over Ask Terey Anything episodes.  I'm so dramatic. And maybe I exaggerates . 

Our mental health needs tending to. Collectively, we have statistics that say so. As one who has been debilitated by anxiety at a particular time in my life, I know the need first hand. Sometime I hear it still, anxiety that is- knock knock knocking at my door- sometime, even ringing my bell. How do I better answer the door? Lets talk about it.

After four-thousand miles of on the road again, one might tear her car apart for those ruby red slippers and get to clickin'. 

We are still on the road. Well, technically, we have settled for a few, in a beautiful setting. Everywhere I turn, I see pines. My whole person responds to the sight and smell of pine trees. That's the truth!! “Take note!”, I say to myself! What does this meen, in the big picture? If I am true to what I love, what will that mean? Hmm. We shall see!

We are road trip people. People and canine. Jonathan, Dixie Daisy and I have roadtripped many, many miles. And we are back at it again. The first leg of our trip proved to be memorable, no doubt. Route 66 and Motel 6, if that says anything. A trip of which Alfred Hitchcock would have raised a curious brow of approval. 

When I received a message from Karen, the wife of my longtime friend Brian Argo, asking for prayer for him, it was the start of a story in their lives and thousands of others. A story of Hope. 

First of all, could you have cooler name? Vincent Van Vleet. His name grabs you from the start, and then, just consider yourself "done been grabbed". He is as charming as he is handsome, and charming fights for it's place at the top of the list with smart, capable, driven, humble and kind. to name a few contenders. I love his story. And I love Vince.

The Producing Artistic Director of The Phoenix Theatre Company, Michael Barnard, visits with me and we cover things you might expect we would, and a few things you may not. So, now, you gotta listen, right?

Listen in on my mid- year, summer Summers' tell all.

My friend Jeff and I focus on five favorite takeaways from the book we have been working our way through, The Daily Guide To A Joy-filled Life. I am still reading through this edition, but the truths and principles identified in this author's first book on the subject, The 4:8 Principle, carry through in this book, but just in a daily dose for easily absorbed consumption. This is last time together for a while, sharing our journey through this book. Though I expect I will be sharing in detail the many ways it has initiated real change in my life.

All of our experiences, all of our relationships, and definitely all of our thoughts, go into crafting an unconscious self identity. Rarely is it not a limiting version of who we truly are and our true capacity for living our best and fullest and richest joy-filled life. Listen in on these insights for opening the windows of this unconscious self, and the self worth that accompanies.

We have been on a journey going through a wonderful book called The Daily Guide To a Joy-filled Life. I won't share all the ways that my life is changing because of the principles shared in this book, because I am still seeing the effects and that reality changes daily. I don't know how anyone could read this book and not be changed by the understanding of these core life truths. I don't believe anyone could read it and put it down without these ideas making their way into ones conscious and or unconscious life. Join us by tuning into our time together as my friend Jeff and I hash out some of those nuggets of the book that stick out to us, and the ways in which they are permeating our beings in the most powerful ways.

Continuing on with our series from the book The Daily Guide To A Joy-filled Life, Jeff and I highlight thoughts from chapters 2-5. The fact we always have a choice was cornerstone for me.

When I listened to my friends recommendation and purchased a book he claimed would change my life if took heed of its' information, how could I not head straight to Amazon to buy it? Guess what? My friend Jeff Mullen was right! The Daily Guide To A Joy-filled Life has challenged me to the ways of thinking, and it is has and still is changing my life. So now, how could I not tell you about that same book? And, I am even going a step further as I invite Jeff to discuss the book with me on my podcast. Listen to the process we have taken in making our way through this books' life changing recommendation, while you perhaps make your own way through this book. Grab the book now, or listen and grab it later.... but grab the book! Read the book!! You will be amazed at how life will look differently, no matter your circumstances, once you choose to adjust your thinking.  

The dream board of podcasts makes the bold invite for action! Let's get on board with our dreams together!

When crossing a milestone, and contemplating the new, the "now what's' I needed other this episode again. Probably again and again. Those new things and those "now what's" of yours? My friends, don't leave those things for tomorrow, or a thousand tomorrows. Do it! Do it!!!!!!!!! 

Whooooo hoooooo! 0NE HUNDRED EPISODES!

I can barely believe my eyes... 100 episodes is just a spit away. What does that mean to me? Listen in to me and my creative partner Brian Cole share our thoughts before the confetti flies. 

A little walk down 99th Memory Lane.

A writer, an artist, a poet, a vulnerable story teller. Diane Mann will move you. We suffered technical difficulties, one after the other in this episode. So much so, that when editing time came, the first portion of the interview was nowhere to be found. But this full and rich woman leaves us only wanting more of her. Her insights are rich, her honesty is pure, and her heart is tender and open for us to take a lingering peak.

Following a Eunice presentation to a gathering of 400, 7th and 8th grade students, I have to admit, this my be my purposed sweet spot.

A group of 60 students on average, gathered together weekly in their hight school years. They gathered to rehearse, to sing to act to dance.  This performance group called First In Line had motivations to commit to this process, as touring and performing was the end game. But, I  think there was more of a call for them to gather faithfully each week. I have a strong hunch, that they faithfully gathered to be present with others, in a safe place, where their brand of person was welcomed with open arms. They gathered, to be.   Following the recent death of one of own First In Line members of years gone by, a prompt to reunite collectively, in full reunion fashion, to reconnect and honor our sweet friend Pam, and all of our relationships with her. Life is not a promise keeper. No promises we will have tomorrow let alone a year or ten from now. This weekend was our way to say I love you to each other. To hug. To laugh. To cry. To share from our hearts. We honored our friendships, and celebrated that we will see Pam again. We rested in knowing that we are all friends, forever.  "For friends are friends forever, when the Lord's the Lord of them. And a friend will not say never, 'cause the welcome will not end. Though it's hard to let you go, in the Father's hand we know, that a lifetime's not too long, to live as friends"

After a long, nearly two year pandemic forced hiatus, Eunice is back in schools! Who is Eunice you ask? Listen in and meet her!

I am using this opportunity to do a brain dump. I have a somewhat random collection of thoughts, and I present them here for your weigh in. The Carnivore Diet, The Minimalists Challenge, and Van Life/Van Dwellers. I suppose we could string them together. While Living in a van with the fewest of possessions, but a small propane gas stove, you live off of only meats. There. Not so random. Have any thoughts on my random thoughts? Share them with me at tereysummers.com/podcast

A new month, a new venture, an old friend. Revisit my conversation with creative partner and friend, Brian Cole. Get all the feels of this creative genius. Meet him for the first time or refresh you memory. It's the dawn of a new era for his business. This graphic artist has made the shift to changes that have been in the works for a while.  Following trends in the design world, start this month, his business Revolution Graphics Becomes Designflux. He offers a new way to purchase unlimited graphic designs for one flat monthly subscription. There's three different packages - check them out at design flux.co  

With windshield wipers clearing the pounding rain, I wipe the tears from eyes. Both, so I can see. It's my car ride return visit from my home state of California, after celebrating the lives of three different friends whose days had come to an end here on earth. I share from my heart, as I see it is so,  the impact that death has on life and life, on death. A good cry cleanses like the rain. I have been changed, as the furniture has been rearranged.

Long time friend that are family, share of their journey raising their beautiful Autistic son Evan. Learn of the backstory to the diagnosis, the feelings they processed as first time parents, learning of the A word. A very real and candid conversation, the just scratches the surface will give you a taste of the amazing grace filled and graceful couple, that love their children fiercely. If you have questions or would like to reach out to the Conns, they are open and willing to lend what help and insights they have gathered through deep dives in researching, trial and error, and following their hearts.   Here's to April's Autism Awareness, and to a family that is aware of what that really, truly means.

Life, by the very word, is meant to be lived. How many of those years we are afforded to live out, is unknown to us. And in some cases we have very little control over effecting that bottom line. But, where that is not true, is in the  how we live those years. Some would say of living life,  there is something to the how, and how long. Maybe, maybe not. No guarantees of course.  The only thing one can control, is making the choice to really live. No matter our circumstances, we have the authority and power to choose to dig in deep and live. My guest and aunt, Coni Berliner has left some footprints in the sand for us to follow. Listen in to our conversation, and hang on through our reminiscing that may leave you on the side lines for a few seconds. We roll naturally like a Sunday afternoon visit on the phone. But don't you worry! This party line is for you. The surprising and beautiful guideposts to a life well lived and forever young, are laid out as we take a journey in time and through it.

Looks like taking me out to the ball game may have to get moved a few weeks. I have MLB Umpire Ted Barrett here to weigh in on the strike truth, and more. He is a one-of-a-kind fella who has a heart full of things to share. This is one of my favorite guests, but listen in and make that call for yourself. I have a hunch he will hit a home run with you. Let me stop being so punny.

When I get questions from my listeners, it is a big deal to me to answer fully and openly and honestly. This is what you get in this episode.

Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure. -OPRAH

If it's true, and I would argue that it's not, our thoughts can reset our lives, and unstuck us.

I would LOVE FOR YOU TO BE MY GUEST! Oh what fun we will have!

He declared he wanted to lie beneath a Coconut tree, sipping something tropical, watching the waves roll in day after day for the rest of his life. Guess what? That's what Scott and Susan did. Hear how they made that decision and what steps they took to make it happen. Emily Dickinson said, "I dwell in possibility." Scott and Susan certainly did, and do. How about you?        Here are links to Scott's books: The Genesis Connection - A Lucas Forge Novel -A Prequel (Book 0) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1888774118 The Mendoza Connection - a Lucas Forge Novel: Book 1 https://amzn.to/2VKFf0W   The Pinacate Connection - a Lucas Forge Novel: Book 2 https://amzn.to/2Qk9ztD NEW The Brujo Connection -a Lucas Forge Novel: Book 3.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DRRVZ5W   Children's book:   The Adventures of Ralph, The Superhero Flying Squirrel https://amzn.to/2VRIm4d   Self-Help Psychology Book: Conquering the Fear of Rejection:  https://amzn.to/2W5h8JZ     Here's a link to Susan's new children's book:    RUMBLE BEAR   (ages 1-6) https://www.amazon.com/Rumble-Bear-Susan-Sindelar/dp/1537361260   And last but not least, here's some help to find yourself living in a tropical paradise as well!!   Panama Relocation Tours - YouTube Interviews with Ex-pats in Panama   https://www.youtube.com/c/PanamaRelocationTours Panama Relocation Tours - YouTube We offer 6 Day All-Inclusive Tours of Panama for those who are considering relocating to Panama. You will see many different areas in Panama, learn about Visa options, how to get affordable health ... www.youtube.com

Can you pass the LOVE litmus? Listen in and take the test.

Why not go back a year, exactly to the same date? Let's.

At the top of the ratings and back again by popular demand, rests tiptoe to her Tutu, my guest and friend Sheryl Cooper! Dance is her middle name. Join us! C'mon! Let's dance!

How's your Merryneum goin'? You know, the awkward week between Christmas and New Year's Eve, that has us all either anxious or in coma. Listen in and hear a great idea that can pull the nose up on that dive the week may be taking.

Come close, grab some hot cider, and warm by the fire, while we  listen in on this Christmas story time, with Terey as our reader.     Merry Christmas, dear friends.

We all probably get this song stuck in our heads during the Christmas season, "It's the most wonderful time the year!" With kids jingle belling and everyone telling to "be of good cheer", the halls may be the least of things that get decked. The truth may just be, we are feeling anything but cheerful. This season is a season of peace and joy and hope, but there is so much that comes with this season that contributes to the greater divide within, that this most wonderful time of year can truly be blue for so many. I'll have a blue Christmas may be more like it. I sat down with someone who understands that reality, and honors the space and place for those that need it held by someone. You don't have to feel you're alone in this one. It's real and true. True blue.  

Listen in on some Christmas decor repurposing inspirations.... Manifested to you by Starbucks.... And my left of center brain!   Get In The Spirit, Y,all!

I did a double take of a friends face book post. It presented his truth, that forgiving himself might be the hardest thing he had ever tried to do. Uhhhhhhh. I was frozen for a few seconds. I guess I may have trouble forgiving myself too. How about you? Join us in this conversation, full of F words. Forgiveness. Now, that's an F word for ya.