Podcasts about Amy Johnson

In this episode, we'll look at breaking down experience – seeing beyond abstract words, descriptions and meaning to touch into what's really going on…or something closer to it, anyway.  I use the example of the feeling of needing to get up and do something productive. What is this experience? What's it made of? What's actually The post EP356: Breaking down the experience of needing to be productive appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Today's episode offers a challenge: let everything be exactly what it is.  This is how life gets really simple. It's what we're all looking for, except we often have no idea this is what we're looking for. We think we're looking for something different. Better. Improved. So we live in abstracted ideas of how that might The post EP355:  A challenge: Let everything be exactly what it is.  appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

We're told that discipline and strategy are the key to lasting change—but what if they're not? What if the real shift happens when you stop trying so hard? In the audiobook "The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit," Dr. Amy Johnson introduces a powerful idea: that insight—not willpower—is what truly drives transformation. The post Why Insight, Not Willpower, is the Key to Lasting Change appeared first on Your Great Journey.

This episode shares a guided meditation I created for the Resting in Restlessness course.  The guidance will help you feel into sensations and sound. I recommend using this guidance as a starting off point, then exploring silently on your own. The post EP354: Guided Meditation: Feeling What Is appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Marie experiences extreme reactions to certain noises, sometimes referred to as misofonia. This makes life very hard in many ways, especially at work and in close relationships. If this is neurologically-based sensitivity, can Marie's experience of it change? Absolutely. Everything is made worse by our resistance and suppression. I'll share how Marie can be in these experiences The post EP353: I experience extreme reactions to certain noises (misofonia). Is there anything I can do about this? Responding to listener's question.  appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In this conversation with Piers Thurston, Piers shares how everything is a mirror.  As he explains, this is particularly seen in other people and in our wants and desires. What we see as others is an opportunity to look at how the idea of me is showing up. Same with what we want – looking The post EP352: All of life is a mirror with Piers Thurston appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

April's Book Club is Becoming a Sustainable Runner by Tina Muir and Zoe Rom. In the discussion Bruce is joined by Amy Johnson, Dawn Gregory and Patrick Leber.If interested in coaching email Bruce@Mcintoshruncoaching.com or go to McIntoshruncoaching.com

Send us a textIn this interview with Amanda Harrison we talk about her memoir, Solo2Darwin: In the Footsteps of Amy Johnson, in which she recounts her attempt to fly solo from England to Australia in her vintage open cockpit Tiger Moth. We also talk about the other themes shared in her book about grieving the loss of her father, her breast cancer journey, and the experience of navigating life with dyslexia. I mention Elizabeth Wein's historical fiction novels written for dyslexic and reluctant readers ages 13+ - The titles are: The Last Hawk, White Eagle, and Firebird.Did you know you can support your local independent bookshop and me by shopping through my Bookshop.org affiliate links on my website? If a book is available on Bookshop.org, you'll find a link to it on the book page. By shopping through the Literary Aviatrix website a small portion of the sale goes to support the content you love, at no additional cost to you. https://literaryaviatrix.com/shop-all-books/Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

What is this feeling we call restlessness?  It feels like something is off. There's an agitation or irritation interpreted as something that can't be felt; something needs to be different. . That's part of it, and most of us live with that feeling much of the time. But then there is the movement away from that The post EP351: Resting in Restlessness appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In this conversation, Amy Johnson shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a trailer park to becoming a multimillionaire in the real estate development industry. She discusses her transition from being a teacher to a successful entrepreneur, the challenges she faced along the way, and her commitment to empowering others, especially women, to achieve financial freedom through real estate. Amy emphasizes the importance of happiness beyond financial success and shares insights on navigating the complexities of development projects while building an international presence in her business.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

I'd been wanting to create an episode that I was tentatively calling “They aren't your thoughts – Revisited”.  Then, a series of questions along the lines of “How do I stop thinking about this?” started popping up, which led me to write something about that, which led to this episode. They aren't your thoughts. You aren't The post EP350: How do I stop thinking about this? appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

We can all tell our story and it can feel helpful to do so at times. We feel seen and heard, our experience recognized by another person as valid and real-to-us.  But what seems even more helpful is sharing what's beneath the story. Going to the simplest, most immediate thing. Something more like how it The post EP349: Where does it hurt? Asking the simplest, most direct question appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

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Send us a textCould your horse be vitamin E deficient without you knowing it? New research suggests this vital nutrient deficiency might be far more common than we realize, even in horses with access to fresh pasture.Drs. Amy Johnson and Megan Palmisano join Veterinary Vertex to discuss their groundbreaking study examining vitamin E concentrations in hospitalized horses. They share a stunning revelation: approximately 17% of adult horses and 5% of foals arrived at their hospital already deficient in vitamin E, despite coming from the nutrient-rich mid-Atlantic region. Most surprising, these deficiencies occurred across different management styles, suggesting this problem transcends typical risk factors.As Dr. Johnson explains, vitamin E deficiency has serious implications, particularly for neurological health. Her work as a neurologist revealed connections between vitamin E deficiency and devastating conditions like equine motor neuron disease, equine neuroaxonal dystrophy, and equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy. The researchers initially hypothesized that hospitalization might worsen vitamin E status by restricting access to green forage, though their findings suggest short hospital stays don't significantly impact levels.The conversation delves into practical aspects every horse owner should know: the importance of testing individual horses rather than assuming herd status, proper handling techniques for blood samples to prevent false readings, and recommendations for seasonal testing schedules. Perhaps most critically, they emphasize that horses at the same farm eating identical diets can have dramatically different vitamin E statuses.For veterinarians and owners alike, this episode offers vital perspective on an often-overlooked aspect of equine nutrition that could prevent serious neurological disease. Understanding your horse's vitamin E status through regular testing and appropriate supplementation when needed provides a simple but potentially life-changing intervention for their long-term health.Listen, share, and leave us a review to help more horse owners discover this essential information about equine vitamin E requirements!Open access JAVMA article: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.09.0590INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA ® OR AJVR ® ? JAVMA ® : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthors AJVR ® : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthorsFOLLOW US:JAVMA ® : Facebook: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA | Facebook Instagram: JAVMA (@avma_javma) • Instagram photos and videos Twitter: JAVMA (@AVMAJAVMA) / Twitter AJVR ® : Facebook: American Journal of Veterinary Research - AJVR | Facebook Instagram: AJVR (@ajvroa) • Instagram photos and videos Twitter: AJVR (@AJVROA) / Twitter JAVMA ® and AJVR ® LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/avma-journals

This week's episode speaks to a listener's questions about self-compassion and surrender. Jay says they have a block to self-compassion. They want to know how one can access this self-love without talking yourself into it. There are so many threads in this question that lead to an exploration of feeling, expectations, blocks, what surrender is, the The post EP348: I can't surrender or feel self-compassion. Responding to a listener's questions. appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

What do a prophet under a palm tree, a reluctant military leader, and a tent peg-wielding woman have in common? A God who uses unexpected people in unprecedented times. This message dives into the intense and jaw-dropping events of Judges 4. Join Pastor Amy as she unpacks the cycle of rebellion and redemption in Israel, introduces the unlikely heroes of this ancient story, and points to the ultimate Redeemer behind it all: Jesus. Whether you're navigating your own battles or wondering how God might use someone like you, this story will inspire you to step out in faith. Key Takeaways: • Faithfulness comes in many forms • God will use anyone who says yes • Jesus changes everything

Bakko sits down with Pete & Amy Johnson, founders of Rock From The Heart, to talk about the charity. At Rock from the Heart, we're not just changing lives; we're saving them with the power of music. Our mission is to transform the landscape of aortic disease awareness, advocacy, and patient support. We believe in the healing power of music and the strength of community. Now, we're asking you to join us in this life-saving symphony. Why It Matters: Aortic diseases, including aortic aneurysms and dissections, are silent killers. They often strike without warning, and early diagnosis is critical. Patients need support, education, and advocacy to navigate this complex healthcare landscape and receive life-saving treatment. Rock from the Heart is their lifeline. What We Do Support and Education: We offer support groups, resources, and educational programs for patients and their families. Knowledge is power, and we empower them with information to make informed decisions. How You Can Help: Donate: Your donation can directly impact the lives of aortic disease patients. It can provide critical support for patient advocacy, educational programs, and music therapy sessions. Volunteer: Join our team and contribute your skills and passion to support our mission. Whether you're a musician, a healthcare professional, professional, or caring individual, we welcome your support. Spread the Word: Share our cause on social media, talk to your friends and family, and help us raise awareness about aortic diseases and the vital role Rock from the Heart plays in supporting those affected. Main Website Rock from the Heart - Home YouTube Page Rock from the Heart - transforming the landscape of aortic disease awareness and education. Facebook Facebook Instagram Rock from the Heart (@rockfromtheheart) • Instagram photos and videos Linkedin (21) Rock from the Heart: Overview | LinkedIn Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bakko sits down with Pete & Amy Johnson, founders of Rock From The Heart, to talk about the charity. At Rock from the Heart, we're not just changing lives; we're saving them with the power of music. Our mission is to transform the landscape of aortic disease awareness, advocacy, and patient support. We believe in the healing power of music and the strength of community. Now, we're asking you to join us in this life-saving symphony. Why It Matters: Aortic diseases, including aortic aneurysms and dissections, are silent killers. They often strike without warning, and early diagnosis is critical. Patients need support, education, and advocacy to navigate this complex healthcare landscape and receive life-saving treatment. Rock from the Heart is their lifeline. What We Do Support and Education: We offer support groups, resources, and educational programs for patients and their families. Knowledge is power, and we empower them with information to make informed decisions. How You Can Help: Donate: Your donation can directly impact the lives of aortic disease patients. It can provide critical support for patient advocacy, educational programs, and music therapy sessions. Volunteer: Join our team and contribute your skills and passion to support our mission. Whether you're a musician, a healthcare professional, professional, or caring individual, we welcome your support. Spread the Word: Share our cause on social media, talk to your friends and family, and help us raise awareness about aortic diseases and the vital role Rock from the Heart plays in supporting those affected. Main Website Rock from the Heart - Home YouTube Page Rock from the Heart - transforming the landscape of aortic disease awareness and education. Facebook Facebook Instagram Rock from the Heart (@rockfromtheheart) • Instagram photos and videos Linkedin (21) Rock from the Heart: Overview | LinkedIn Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Follow us on Bluesky: Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a progression that seems to happen.You might say it's from gross to subtle.  Where attention shifts from being absorbed in abstractions, thoughts, representations, and relationships…to attention moving to much more subtle energies like sensations, sensory input, and maybe something like intuition or perception.Identity is viewed in these different ways. From gross thought and beliefs The post EP347: Unraveling ego at the feeling level appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Rock From The Heart, a fundraising concert to raise awareness for aortic heart health. The event features former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach and drummer of the Go Go's Gina Schock. Check out our chat with organizer Amy Johnson for the details!

This week's episode is a portion of a Community call with guest speaker Shenan Charania. This was one of my all-time favorite guest speaker calls and several in our community said the same.Shenan and I talk about silence, presence, regret, thought, and much more. Shenan shares his past as a gang member and his experiences The post EP346: Extremely This with Shenan Charania appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In my recent silent retreat we explored the fact that nothing was happening.  All retreatants had to do was show up when the gong chimed and be quiet. Literally nothing else. Their entire day from 10am to 10pm was scheduled for them. Meals were prepared and served. Life for 6 days was unbelievably simple. And so The post EP345: Willfulness and positionality dissolve into silence appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In this episode of Getting Real with Monick Halm, we explore how aligning core values with investment strategies can create long-term wealth, community impact, and sustainable success. Joining us is Amy Johnson, a values-based consultant and coach with extensive experience in business, sustainability, Hollywood, fashion, and real estate investing.Amy shares how identifying and integrating core values into decision-making helps investors make more aligned, ethical, and fulfilling choices. Whether you're new to real estate or a seasoned investor, understanding your values can help you build a portfolio that truly reflects who you are.✅ What Are Core Values? Understanding the foundation of values-based investing and why it matters.✅ How to Identify Your True Values: Avoiding societal expectations and discovering what really drives you.✅ Aligning Values with Real Estate Decisions: How to use your values as a compass for investment choices.✅ The Role of Sustainability in Real Estate: Why investors should consider long-term environmental and community impact.✅ Navigating Challenges Without Compromising Values: Strategies for balancing financial goals with integrity.✅ Why "Family" Isn't a Core Value: The deeper meaning behind commonly misunderstood values and how to refine yours.Amy also shares inspiring client stories of how values-based decision-making transformed their careers, investments, and personal lives.✨ Connect with Amy Johnson:

In this episode, I talk about how I work with common phobias.  First we look at what you're really afraid of – It's what you think (literally), not the thing you think you're afraid of (flying, spiders, vomit, germs, etc.) Then, we look at the feeling aspect of the fear. The combination of imagination + feeling is The post EP344: Phobias – What are you really afraid of? appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Following has been an important pointer for me over the years.  Following, or yielding to what's already here, looking toward what wants to happen, absorbing, immersing, disintegrating, or melting into what is, being overwhelmed…these all have the flavor of following.And sometimes there's a flavor of leading. Not following what the world says in terms of The post EP343: Following and leading are the same thing appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In this episode, I address a series of questions sent in by a listener. Hannah says she has performed horribly in past work environments and that's not a thought, it's a reality. Isn't it that reality that's causing her depression?She also gets that the past is over, but it still happened and it was still The post EP342: Being a failure, forgiving yourself, and the reality of the past: Questions from a listener appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Amy Johnson, President of Rock from the Heart, joins Adam and Jordana to talk about this weekend's Rock From the Heart events.

Those thoughts that aren't yours…yes, that's all of them…you don't have to pick them up.  If you don't want them and you didn't order them, you don't have to take delivery of them. Let it be this simple. The thoughts that want to make it more complicated than this also don't need to be taken delivery of. ***Beginning The post EP341: Don't take delivery appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Peace is not in something else. It's not in adding more or changing what's here.It's actually here, in this, now. How can that be when what's here now is difficult and unwanted? I'll talk about the difference between an abstraction (e.g., I'm going through a divorce, my country is at war, I have cancer) – there's The post EP340: How do I find peace in reality? appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Ezekiel 37:1-10 shows us God's heart for resurrection for everyone on earth. How can we, as LIFEchurch, be a part of His heart for the nations? Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

It's Heart Month—a busy and exciting time here at the Alliance as we gear up for Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on February 22nd. In the spirit of the season, we're thrilled to be joined by Amy Johnson, President and Director of Rock from the Heart. Amy will share their incredible efforts to educate people about aortic and heart valve disease, support families affected, connect patients with vital resources, and inspire us all through the healing power of music.

In this episode, we explore the desire for more of a specific feeling, particularly joy. It seems obvious, doesn't it? Of course you want more joy. Of course more joy is available. Perhaps joy is even our “default state”. We obviously want to experience more of it!As innocent and obvious as this may seem, perhaps The post EP339: Is more joy available? appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In this episode I walk through a practice in unbound consciousness I learned from Angelo Dilullo's book, Awake: It's your turn. This is something I've been practicing for a few years, and it's my primary practice on silent retreat.This practice allows you to “get underneath” experience – to see from beyond the confines of content The post EP338: A practice in unbound consciousness appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In my recent week in silence I saw two things more clearly and simply than I ever had. One, there is nothing to work out. The movements of life around the deep, still, silence that is always there are just movements. There is nothing in those movements that requires anything.And two, those movements in consciousness The post EP337: Nothing to work out   appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Sobriety has taught me a lot, but one of the biggest lessons is learning to mind my own business.Recently, I dove into Mel Robbins' new book and her “Let Them” theory, and it felt like it was written just for this stage of my journey. The idea is simple but so powerful: let people do what they're going to do without trying to control or react to it. Then, Let Me.It's been a total game changer for how I handle life, relationships, and even my emotions.So, how has “Let Them” helped me let go of other people's issues and focus on my own growth? Sobriety has already made me more empathetic and less reactive, but this mindset takes it to the next level. Whether it's navigating challenges with my family, parenting an adult child, or dealing with situations in business, this shift has created so much emotional peace. I've changed the way I react to everything.The “Let Them” also relates to our emotional well-being. Dr. Amy Johnson's perspective on being curious about your emotions and giving yourself grace really hit home for me. Feeling your emotions, rather than reacting to them, has been a huge part of my sober journey. It's about slowing down, honoring your truth, and knowing that even uncomfortable feelings are part of the human experience.If you're on a sober journey or just looking for ways to create a calmer, more peaceful life, this episode is for you.I'd love to hear your thoughts and how the “Let Them Theory” is working in your life!LET'S DO DRY JANUARY TOGETHER! Join the 31 DAY GROUP + DRY JANUARY JOURNAL- CLICK HEREWant to Work with The Samantha Parker for Content Management CLICK HERE Grab my Sober Travel Tips Guide HERE Check out My Sober Storefront HERE Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthaparkershow YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thesamanthaparker Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesamanthaparker/

In Part 2 of our equine neurology series, StallSide welcomes Dr. Amy Johnson of the New Bolton Center for an in-depth discussion on Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy (EDM). This episode, hosted by Dr. Bart Barber and Dr. Steve Reed, explores the clinical signs, diagnosis, and ongoing research into its possible causes. Join us to learn from one of the leading experts in equine neurology and gain valuable insights into protecting the health and performance of horses at risk for EDM.Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www.rrvp.com

In this episode, I give an overview of the way I see and work with anxiety. I recorded this episode for people who are brand new to this way of viewing anxiety. I have been deeply impacted by this understanding myself and have seen the way it resonates as truth for so many.At the beginning The post EP336: The Anxiety Episode appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

You know what hurts? Bracing yourself. Holding yourself apart from what's here. Not that you can, but believing you can and tightening and resisting life as if it's going to slam into you.Bracing yourself for impact hurts.You know what doesn't hurt so much? Being overwhelmed. Letting life overwhelm “you”. Seeing that what is arising is already The post EP335: Be overwhelmed  appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Send us a textIn the 1930's, pioneering New Zealand pilot Jean Batten set multiple aviation records, including a speed record from London to Sydney, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic from East to West in 1935 (which, before reading this I routinely accredited to Beryl Markham), and first person to fly solo from London to New Zealand to prove how aviation could connect her homeland to the rest of the world. “Alone in the Sky” is an apt summation of this pilot's jaw dropping accomplishments. If you love flying and aviation history, you'll love this book and our conversation.  That's just the half of it. Have I mentioned how awesome my co-hosts Dr. Jacque Boyd and Capt. Jenny Beatty are? It is an honor and privilege to talk about our pioneers with these two incredibly accomplished and insightful women, both self-proclaimed aviation and book nerds, whose general aviation flying, aviation education, and airline careers, along with their long history of advocacy for women in aviation, complement my own military experiences, giving us the opportunity to approach our collective history from a variety of perspectives to help us all understand it better.  As we honor the anniversary of Amy Johnson's passing today, the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, we celebrate the many adventurers who came after her. Later this year, the Aviatrix Book Club will discuss the memoirs of two women who celebrate this legacy of adventure: Solo 2 Darwin by Amanda Harrison, and Bird by Tracey Curtis-Taylor.  Special shout out to author Maggie Shipstead, whose novel Great Circle was inspired by Jean Batten, and is a story that honors the spirit of our women pioneers.  You don't want to miss the Aviatrix Classics Series. More to come in 2025 . . .  Did you know you can support your local independent bookshop and me by shopping through my Bookshop.org affiliate links on my website? If a book is available on Bookshop.org, you'll find a link to it on the book page. By shopping through the Literary Aviatrix website a small portion of the sale goes to support the content you love, at no additional cost to you. https://literaryaviatrix.com/shop-all-books/Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

Lisa Natoli was our November guest speaker in The Community. This week's podcast is a portion of our call.  I felt a huge resonance with what Lisa shares because things look exactly the same to me (although we may point in different ways) – she points to being in/as what is, as it is, welcoming The post EP334: Welcoming What Arises with Lisa Natoli appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Being in silence is not about suppressing anything.  It's also not about creating anything, such as an environment of peace or thoughtlessness or anything like that. It's the exact opposite, actually. It's about leaving everything alone to simply be exactly what it is.“What it is” is constantly changing. It is totally unknowable. It's far too fluid The post EP333: Noise is silence shouting appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

What is meant by “no self”?  We use the personal pronoun “I” all the time. I am typing (or reading) these words, I am feeling anxious, I am ready for winter.   To what does that “I” refer? Can you identify or locate it in direct experience? In this episode, we'll see the difference between direct experience and The post EP332: No-Self in Direct Experience appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In looking for the doer, I often hear something like: “Who is doing all of this if there is no me and no doer?” Does there have to be a who? Or is that who question just a remnant of the me-and-my-life perspective? Maybe there is no Who anywhere? It's similar to Why questions. Does there The post EP331: Who and Why are only words appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Tracey Curtis-Taylor, (on the cover of the Winter OQ) is an adventurous aviator, who has retraced some of the most epic routes in flying history, from Capetown to London across the length of Africa, retracing Lady Heath's journey in 1928, and another from England to Australia, flying the same route as Amy Johnson in 1930. She now flies a 1940 Boeing Steerman, and joins the Commemorative Air Force in Camarillo in their events. Curtis-Taylor has created an educational program designed to get more women into flying, as the industry faces a dire pilot shortage and, with fewer than 5 percent of airline pilots as women, they need recruits. She wrote the book, "Bird," about her epic exploits. She is now based in Ojai. We talked about the Golden Age of Aviation, when the best engineers and pilots moved from the Wright Brothers' short hops to the first jet engines and breaking the sound barrier in 1947, an incredible period of progress and energy. She also talked about navigating the boys club of pilots, her crash landing, her upbringing between England and Canada, and much more. We did not talk about Keep Sespe Wild, Jeremy Saulnier films, or the "Magic Art of Tidying." You can learn more about Tracey from her website, BirdinaBiPlane.com

In Episode 224, I talked about a man who had been everywhere and tried everything looking for freedom, except one thing – being in What Is. One hundred and six episodes later, this still feels like perhaps the only thing to see. In this episode, I share several examples of the same – people suffering and The post EP330: The way out is right under your nose: Part 2 appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

I want to invite you to join me for a brand new 4-week course called No-Self Realization: A Thorough Search in Direct Experience for the Separate Self.  What exactly are we referring to when we say “I”? What exactly does that pronoun point to? Is there an entity there, separate from life? Where? As Adyashanti says, The post Special Announcement: Join me for a new course: No-Self Realization: A Thorough Search in Direct Experience for the Separate Self appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Are trust and wisdom needed? Who needs them? Seriously, look. Can you find the entity here who needs to trust or align with wisdom in order to be okay? Where is that entity? Is there anything here lacking wisdom? Where? Really look in immediate experience and see if you can find it.Is there something here to The post EP329: Who needs trust? Who needs wisdom? appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

In this episode I revisit the topic of morning anxiety. I experience strong physical energy in the morning at times as well. I actually enjoy it. The strong sensations serve as a way to let attention go straight into What Is. I use this early morning time to explore the sense fields, including watching thought arise The post EP328: Morning anxiety appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

This episode was Inspired by a question from a listener about how doubt seems to be behind her continued OCD behaviors. Her take was that she needs more trust in wisdom and less doubt for her rituals to finally come to an end.  I give another take and explore doubt in a bigger sense. What The post EP327: Doubt  appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Today's episode is the opening of another The Little School of Big Change call from the recent 6- week course.  You are what's here.When pain is here, you are pain. When anxiety is here, you are arising as anxiety. When joy is here, what you are is joy.Pain, anxiety, joy, and any other fleeting sensation The post EP326: Nothing happens to you  appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.