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Latest podcast episodes about christine erickson

She Is Becoming
95. Re:generation: Interview with Christine Erickson

She Is Becoming

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 46:56


Christine Erickson, director of Grace Church's OneLess ministry talks with Delaney and Bev about re:generation: a biblically-based discipleship program offering healing, recovery, and freedom from any type of struggle. This ministry focuses on sin, trauma, suffering, and how we can heal from these things. re:generation is for everyone with a sin struggle who needs help with recovery. Whether it be anxiety, addiction, anger, or people pleasing, we all have sins we feel like we can't get rid of. re:generation comes alongside to help believers walk in freedom. They walk through the 12 biblical steps, taking a full heart inventory, walking through confession, repentance, making amends, and more. re:generation's motto is "I can't fix myself, only God can, and I need to surrender to Him. I need His help." This is sanctification! Listen to this episode to learn more about this ministry, and how to start taking steps towards biblical freedom. 

Childless not by Choice
Episode 166--My Conversation with Jody Day!

Childless not by Choice

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 46:26


Hello, and welcome to episode 166 of the Childless not by Choice Podcast. My name is Civilla Morgan. My mission is to recognize and speak to childless not by choice women and men around the world, reminding you, us, that we can live joyful, relevant, fulfilled, childless not by choice, lives.   Whether you have children or not, thank you for tuning in!     What is today's show about? My Interview with Jody Day. Update time!   Intro: JODY DAY is the English/Irish founder of Gateway Women, the global support & advocacy network for childless women, and is often described as the founder of the ‘childless movement'. An author, two-times TEDx speaker, thought leader and psychotherapist, she's known for her best-selling Living the Life Unexpected: How to Find Hope, Meaning and a Fulfilling Future Without Children (PanMac 2016/2020) and increasingly for her popular Substack, ‘Gateway Elderwomen' which explores the adventure of elderhood without motherhood.    Jody's been a World Childless Week Ambassador since its inception in 2017, and was chosen as one of the BBC's 100 Women in 2013 & as a UK Digital Woman of the Year in 2021. She was also a founding and former board member at the UK Charity Ageing Without Children, and is a former Fellow in Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School.  After a lifetime in London, she now lives by the sea in West Cork, rural Ireland, where she's working on a novel (featuring a childless heroine of course!) and developing her Gateway Elderwomen project. She is managed by a small white terrier called Parsnip.   Thank you Patreon contributors: I would like to take a moment to thank the people who make a financial contribution to the platform on a monthly basis, my Patreon Contributors.    Your contributions help pay my podcast producer, my podcast host, Zoom, where I interview most of my guests, etc. So thank you very much!        If you are not yet a Patron, visit patreon.com/childlessnotbychoice to set up your monthly contribution. No matter your giving level, I have a gift for you!   If you prefer to give via PayPal, you can find me there at booksbycivillamorgan@gmail.com.  Your contributions to the platform are greatly appreciated! Thank you!   https://www.patreon.com/Childlessnotbychoice   Questions or comments? Contact me at:   Email: Info@civillamorgan.com                                                  Or   Visit the website at www.childlessnotbychoice.net, look to the left on the home screen and click on the link below the telephone to leave me an up to 90-second voicemail. Body of episode: Are you still a part of AWOC? Working on a novel Substack—Gateway Elder Women ‘Women without children are that village'.--Jody Day We still pay taxes. Research links: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/11/19/growing-share-of-childless-adults-in-u-s-dont-expect-to-ever-have-children/   https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2024/07/25/the-experiences-of-u-s-adults-who-dont-have-children/   https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2021/10/05/rising-share-of-u-s-adults-are-living-without-a-spouse-or-partner/   https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/11/19/growing-share-of-childless-adults-in-u-s-dont-expect-to-ever-have-children/ Christine Erickson's New Legacy Institute Gateway Woman is now The Childless Collective  Mutual aid projects   Articles/links of interest: https://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-90-my-interview-with-jody-day-founder-of-gateway-women/   https://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-143-the-things-men-talk-about-my-conversation-with-dr-robin-hadley/   https://gateway-women.com/living-the-life-unexpected-2nd-edition-world-blogtour-1-19th-march-2020/ Special thank you to: Jody Day, Founder of Gateway Women   Jody Day's Contact Info: https://gateway-women.com/   website: www.gateway-women.com substack: https://jodyday.substack.com/ instagram @gatewaywomen & @apprenticecrone free download of intro & chapter 1 of Jody's book: bit.ly/free-ltlu   FYI: Spotify now allows podcasters the ability to respond to listener comments. My contact information: Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.com Facebook: booksbycivillamorgan Twitter: @civilla1 Instagram: @joyandrelevance Pinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSM LinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSM

The Lebenthal Report
Encore Financial Equity For All

The Lebenthal Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 60:00


In case you missed it, check out this informative audio-only episode of The Lebenthal Report, where Michael and guest co-host David Walker discuss financial planning for people without children. They welcome Christine Erickson, founder of the New Legacy Institute (NLI), the first and only global institute focused on the real-world impact of pronatalist culture and policy. NLI is dedicated to achieving equity and inclusion for people without children in all domains and advocates for the equal and protected status of all individuals, regardless of reproductive and relationship identity, status, or experience. In this episode, Michael, David, and Christine explore how to change the conversation around financial planning to include people without children. They discuss strategies for addressing the unique financial needs and goals of this often-overlooked group, emphasizing the importance of tailored financial advice that recognizes diverse life paths and priorities. Through thoughtful dialogue and expert insights, they aim to broaden the scope of financial planning to be more inclusive and equitable for everyone.

The Lebenthal Report
Financial Equity For All

The Lebenthal Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 60:00


On the latest audio-only episode of The Lebenthal Report, Michael and guest co-host David Walker discuss financial planning for people without children. They welcome Christine Erickson, founder of the New Legacy Institute (NLI), the first and only global institute focused on the real-world impact of pronatalist culture and policy. NLI is dedicated to achieving equity and inclusion for people without children in all domains and advocates for the equal and protected status of all individuals, regardless of reproductive and relationship identity, status, or experience. In this episode, Michael, David, and Christine explore how to change the conversation around financial planning to include people without children. They discuss strategies for addressing the unique financial needs and goals of this often-overlooked group, emphasizing the importance of tailored financial advice that recognizes diverse life paths and priorities. Through thoughtful dialogue and expert insights, they aim to broaden the scope of financial planning to be more inclusive and equitable for everyone.

The Lebenthal Report
Financial Equity For All

The Lebenthal Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 60:00


On the latest audio-only episode of The Lebenthal Report, Michael and guest co-host David Walker discuss financial planning for people without children. They welcome Christine Erickson, founder of the New Legacy Institute (NLI), the first and only global institute focused on the real-world impact of pronatalist culture and policy. NLI is dedicated to achieving equity and inclusion for people without children in all domains and advocates for the equal and protected status of all individuals, regardless of reproductive and relationship identity, status, or experience. In this episode, Michael, David, and Christine explore how to change the conversation around financial planning to include people without children. They discuss strategies for addressing the unique financial needs and goals of this often-overlooked group, emphasizing the importance of tailored financial advice that recognizes diverse life paths and priorities. Through thoughtful dialogue and expert insights, they aim to broaden the scope of financial planning to be more inclusive and equitable for everyone.

Prayer Changes Things
Peace Be Still

Prayer Changes Things

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 13:39


“Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9 KJV); Podcast content Music from Rev James Cleveland's gospel song “Peace Be Still.” Excerpts: Civil Rights Digital Library, Social and Biblical Injustice by Christine Erickson. Prayer by podcast host Rev. Karen Sivels inspired from the book of Lamentations, Eph 5:6; 1 Cor. 2:1-16; Romans 12:2. Congratulations to Sabrina Turner for her MLK achievement award and sacrifice for her work with the S.Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation in the state of Virginia.

1 in 5 - Leading a life without children
Creating a collective voice for change with the New Legacy Institute Founder, Christine Erickson

1 in 5 - Leading a life without children

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 51:39


Christine Erikson is an international executive and entrepreneur. She recently founded the New Legacy Institute, which aims to campaign for change around the social and policy inequalities faced by the collective community of those who do not have children. From workplaces to the education system, the New Legacy Insitute is challenging the often ingrained views of pro-natalism, where having kids is put on a pedestal.Christine describes herself as childless by circumstance, and in this chat, she shares how an abusive marriage influenced her own views around having kids. We also speak about the stigma those leading a life without kids can face, and why creating a collective voice for change is important.You can find out more about the New Legacy Institute and Christine's work here https://newlegacyinstitute.com/ or on Instagram @newlegacyinstitute If you enjoyed this chat, please do subscribe and share it far and wide. We'd would love to hear what you think, so if you can post a review or contact us via Instagram @geetapendse or email me the1in5podcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening.

Open Honest Communication Talks
Ep. 29 - Mindfulness with Christine Erickson

Open Honest Communication Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 34:55


On this episode I talk to Christine Erickson. Christine is a Mindfulness Coach, program developer and Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She loves sharing about mindfulness with others because of the impact she has seen it have on so many lives, in decreasing stress, increasing insight, and improving emotion regulation. Christine is excited about sharing mindfulness and other tools to prepare introverted teen girls for confident, resilient lives. ✨ CONNECT with Christine: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.mindful.lab/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/The-Mindful-Lab-103448118085795 LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/themindfullab YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuYGbeQDzvH6Msd0v_D81_A? ✨ Be sure to CONNECT with SELINA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ladiescircleofsuccess/ INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/selinabornes WEBSITE: www.selinabornes.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSidFJq9YLA08th_c5OovTQ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/polishyourmirror/support

Vitality Health Show
TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH THE PRACTICE OF MINDFULNESS!

Vitality Health Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 60:00


Mindfulness is “all the rage” these days – and for good reason. One of the world's most effective Mindfulness coaches is Christine Erickson, who joins your host, Stephanie Parrish, to discuss an amazingly simple and effective program designed to improve your relationship with your body and your quality of life. This online program includes mindfulness meditation, visualization, tools for releasing emotions, and a workbook to help you find your way to feeling good IN your body and feeling good ABOUT your body. Join us live on Thursday at 10:00 am PST or stream the recorded broadcast at your convenience.

Vitality Health Show
TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH THE PRACTICE OF MINDFULNESS!

Vitality Health Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 60:00


Mindfulness is “all the rage” these days – and for good reason. One of the world's most effective Mindfulness coaches is Christine Erickson, who joins your host, Stephanie Parrish, to discuss an amazingly simple and effective program designed to improve your relationship with your body and your quality of life. This online program includes mindfulness meditation, visualization, tools for releasing emotions, and a workbook to help you find your way to feeling good IN your body and feeling good ABOUT your body. Join us live on Thursday at 10:00 am PST or stream the recorded broadcast at your convenience.

The Family Huddle
Episode 015: Ways the Enemy Attacks the Family

The Family Huddle

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 34:17


Travis and Stephanie are joined by Jim and Christine Erickson as they talk through our final topic, Division. What are the impacts of division in the home, as well as the benefits of unity, and how, as a parent, can you work to cultivate it with your spouse, your children, and how can your help your children cultivate it with each other?

Vitality Health Show
MINDFULNESS ON STEROIDS! TRANSFORMING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BODY

Vitality Health Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 60:00


Stephanie Parrish welcomes Christine Erickson, Mental Health Counselor and Mindfulness Coach, who will help you take mindfulness to a whole new level! Learn how to transform your relationship with your body with the new Body Forward plan - a 90-day online program that includes mindfulness meditations, visualizations, tools for releasing emotions, and a workbook to help you find your way to feeling good IN your body and feeling good ABOUT your body. We hope you'll join us LIVE, or stream the broadcast at your convenience.

Vitality Health Show
MINDFULNESS ON STEROIDS! TRANSFORMING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BODY

Vitality Health Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 60:00


Stephanie Parrish welcomes Christine Erickson, Mental Health Counselor and Mindfulness Coach, who will help you take mindfulness to a whole new level! Learn how to transform your relationship with your body with the new Body Forward plan - a 90-day online program that includes mindfulness meditations, visualizations, tools for releasing emotions, and a workbook to help you find your way to feeling good IN your body and feeling good ABOUT your body. We hope you'll join us LIVE, or stream the broadcast at your convenience.

Bernardo Moya's Inspiring People
Episode #101: Christine Erickson

Bernardo Moya's Inspiring People

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 30:15


Christine Erickson joins Bernardo Moya in the latest webinar series of Inspiring People, where speakers give their thoughts on persevering through the strange, chaotic times we find ourselves in.To find out about Bernardo’s latests projects get a free coaching lesson or download my book go to www.bernardo-moya.com For more information go to: www.thebestyou.co or to view the video recordings go to www.thestyou.online

Bernardo Moya's Inspiring People
Episode #83: Na'ima Robert, Daniel Aprea & Christine Erickson

Bernardo Moya's Inspiring People

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 155:17


Na'ima Robert, Daniel Aprea & Christine Erickson join Bernardo Moya in the latest webinar series of Inspiring People, where speakers give their thoughts on persevering through the strange, chaotic times we find ourselves in.To find out about Bernardo’s latests projects get a free coaching lesson or download my book go to www.bernardo-moya.com For more information go to: www.thebestyou.co or to view the video recordings go to www.thestyou.online

Patrick Lalley Show
Episode 27: City Councilor Christine Erickson

Patrick Lalley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 61:33


The Patrick Lalley Show podcast Episode 27 with guest Sioux Falls City Councilor Christine Erickson. We discuss parking ramps, open government, her future and a bunch of other good stuff.

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Patrick Lalley Show
Episode 8 with City Councilor Christine Erickson

Patrick Lalley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 47:07


The Patrick Lalley Show podcast episode 8 with guest City Councilor Christine Erickson. Topics include the parking ramp, workforce development, Mike Huether's press conference, football and the bike trail.

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In My Head
#4 - Christine Erickson, LCMHC (Part 2)

In My Head

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 31:23


This is Part 2 of my interview with Christine Erickson, LCMHC. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. She uses an individual approach combining principles of neuroscience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness. She has done additional extensive training, receiving a Certificate in Mindfulness in Psychotherapy in 2014. Christine's practice is in St. George, UT. She helps patients with a variety of mental health related issues as well as dealing with bullying and past trauma. Christine specializes in doing mindfulness mediation which she incorporates into her practice. In this episode we discuss more fully what is Mindfulness and how to implement it into your mental health lifestyle. We end part 2 with Christine doing a guided mindfulness session. Here's the video link to that.  https://vimeo.com/334089250 Christine has a 5wk mindfulness program being released on May 14th that will give everyone access to this helpful practice that has been beneficial to so many. You'll be able to find that at EmotionalHealingToday.com/growth-mindset. You can already access three free meditation videos for free at that site. I feel like these two episodes have something for everyone. Whether you're wanting to implement Mindfulness Meditation into your life or not, the principles Christine discusses in this episode could be helpful to anyone. Christine is such a kind person and I had a great time talking with her. Please welcome Christine Erickson Christine's Website: https://emotionalhealingtoday.com Christine's FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChristineEricksonEmotionalHealing/   We'd love to hear from you! Contact us at: TheInMyHeadPodcast@gmail.com IG/Twitter: @InMyHeadPodcast Facebook: @TheInMyHeadPodcast

In My Head
#3 - Christine Erickson, LCMHC (Part 1)

In My Head

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 37:23


I sat down with Christine Erickson, LCMHC for a great discussion. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. She uses an individual approach combining principles of neuroscience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness. She has done additional extensive training, receiving a Certificate in Mindfulness in Psychotherapy in 2014. Christine's practice is in St. George, UT. She helps patients with a variety of mental health related issues as well as dealing with bullying and past trauma. I split our hour long interview into two parts. This is part 1 where we discuss dealing with anxiety, depression and suicidality. She talks about how someone struggling with this can reach out but also how people can help those they care about struggling with mental health. She talks about how people can consistently show up and keep those loved ones safe when battling suicidal ideation. We discuss the huge jump in depression and anxiety over the past decade and how social media contributes to that.  Christine specializes in doing mindfulness mediation which she incorporates into her practice. Part 2 is where we discuss more fully what is Mindfulness and how to implement it into your mental health lifestyle. We end part 2 with Christine doing a guided mindfulness session. Here's the video link to that.  https://vimeo.com/334089250 Christine has a 5wk mindfulness program being released on May 14th that will give everyone access to this helpful practice that has been beneficial to so many.  I'm really excited for this episode and the next cause I feel like there's something for everyone in the content we discussed. Christine is such a kind person and I had a great time talking with her. Please welcome Christine Erickson Christine's Website: https://emotionalhealingtoday.com Christine's FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChristineEricksonEmotionalHealing/   We'd love to hear from you! Contact us at: TheInMyHeadPodcast@gmail.com IG/Twitter: @InMyHeadPodcast Facebook: @TheInMyHeadPodcast 

Pure Dog Talk
Allison & Laura Handicap the Line Up at Westminster Kennel Club | Pure Dog Talk

Pure Dog Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 20:13


Special: Allison & Laura Handicap the Line Up at Westminster Kennel Club Special edition!! Allison & Laura jam on the Westminster Kennel Club show, the fabulous contenders and who may or may not rise to the top of the pack. Las Vegas oddsmakers have occasionally offered up a “line” on the Garden. But those are not Dog Show Divas! Pure Dog Talk brings you two of the sport’s long-time observers with input on who stands a good chance in the green carpet final seven line up this year. Whiskey the Whippet and King the Wire Fox Terrier are high on the list of the potential winners. The Havanese, Bono, is peaking at the right time but could be pushed by Treasure, the Papillion. The Border Collie, Slick and the new German Shepherd Dog, Tony, are set to duke it out in the herding group. A surprise appearance from Elsa the Old English Sheepdog could upset that applecart. Breed judging on Tuesday will make or break a lot of the group judging. Will Bean the Sussex Spaniel who won the group last year come back and play in BIS again? Or will the brand new English Setter, Penny, come on strong? Sporting is in play! Working group is being judged by Jimmy Moses. Questions about what Doberman will get to the group and what Boxer will win the breed have a lot to do with which dog could win the group. Once again, up in the air. Allison says, “Jimmy Moses will pick a solid dog, but what’s he gonna get to work with?” Jim Reynolds to Christine Erickson to Peter Green. Is this the fairy tale line up for King and Gabriel? Allison is going all Ws…. She’s putting her line up as BIS to the Wire Fox Terrier and RBIS to the Whippet. Laura has her heart and her money, long odds, on the Wire Fox Terrier and the Havanese as RBIS. Check out the Dog Show Divas with the best line on the best in show line up at Westminster Kennel Club on Pure Dog Talk! Vegas got nothin’ on us, baby! Support this podcast

We Lead Radio
Creating a Culture of Shared Leadership

We Lead Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 55:38


We Lead Radio
Preparing Leaders for the New World of Work

We Lead Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 55:05


We Lead Radio
Why are we still talking about women's leadership?

We Lead Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 54:52


Patrick Lalley Show
City Council Chairperson Christine Erickson; Smart Cyclist Michael Christensen

Patrick Lalley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 63:11


The Patrick Lalley Show on Monday, July 16, 2018. Guests include: Sioux Falls City Council Chairperson Christine Erickson talking about railyard development, Falls Park safety, the new mayor and transportation; The Smart Cyclist Michael Christensen on the Falls Area Bicyclist big donation to single track at Tuthill Park. I talk about the railyard, tariffs and Trump in Helsinki.

Patrick Lalley Show
City Councilor Christine Erickson; Scott Hudson on Weird Friends; Pat McKone, American Lung Assoc.

Patrick Lalley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 71:19


The Patrick Lalley Show on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. Guests include City Councilor Christine Erickson; Scott Hudson on Weird Friends; Pat McKone of the American Lung Association on South Dakota's poor efforts on tobacco use prevention. P&L Statement on how Trump trade policies are bad for South Dakota.

Patrick Lalley Show
Rich Show Week kickoff with Scott Hudson; Nick Weiland; Valerie Schonewill and Colleen Moran

Patrick Lalley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018 71:00


The Patrick Lalley Show on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. Guests include Scott Hudson for Weird Friends on Rich Show's new record; Nick Weiland on his decision to switch from the mayor's race to challenging Christine Erickson for City Council; Colleen Moran and Valerie Schonewill from the Sioux Falls office of Human Relations on sexual harassment and workplace discrimination. P&L Statement returns to Neal Tapio.

Patrick Lalley Show
Guests: Scott Ehrisman, Christine Erickson, Scott Hudson

Patrick Lalley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2018 76:15


The Patrick Lalley Show on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. Guests include local blogger Scott Ehrisman, City Councilor Christine Erickson, Scott Hudson on Weird Friends. Discussion focused on city government and controversy over $50 million mixed use development in downtown Sioux Falls.

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Patrick Lalley Show
Christine Erickson part 4

Patrick Lalley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 2:22


Sioux Falls City Councilor Christine Erickson on the Patrick Lalley Show, Sept. 28, 2017. Topics included the secret settlement over the Premier Center siding, government secrecy, right on red and transportation.

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Patrick Lalley Show
Christine Erickson part 3

Patrick Lalley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 7:12


Sioux Falls City Councilor Christine Erickson on the Patrick Lalley Show, Sept. 28, 2017. Topics included the secret settlement over the Premier Center siding, government secrecy, right on red and transportation.

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Patrick Lalley Show
Christine Erickson part 2

Patrick Lalley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 11:56


Sioux Falls City Councilor Christine Erickson on the Patrick Lalley Show, Sept. 28, 2017. Topics included the secret settlement over the Premier Center siding, government secrecy, right on red and transportation.

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Patrick Lalley Show
Christine Erickson part 1

Patrick Lalley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 12:10


Sioux Falls City Councilor Christine Erickson on the Patrick Lalley Show, Sept. 28, 2017. Topics included the secret settlement over the Premier Center siding, government secrecy, right on red and transportation.

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The Path of Being a Non-Fiction Author
Ep 160: Christine Erickson on Women Accepting their Childless Journey

The Path of Being a Non-Fiction Author

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2016 30:00


Join Jenn McRobbie of The Author Incubator interview Christine Erickson on the writing and publishing of her book, The Mother Within: A Guide to Accepting Your Childless Journey.  Christine's book is about her honest personal experiences which she wants to share with the world. Her intention is to be able to present the beauty and the joy as well as the challenges faced by women living without children. As she shares her story, she also looks to hear the stories of other women in the same situation and learn what matters to them most. "It is my hope that we will meet in community," she said.  Read more and download the transcript: Christine Erickson on The Author Incubator  

Unclassified Woman
05: Christine Erickson - The Mother Within

Unclassified Woman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2015 38:11


Christine Erickson believes in reflective learning through connecting with nature and works with horses as teaching partners for executive education and individual development and healing. She is the founder of One Legacy Coaching, LLC and The Mother Within initiative. Christine has facilitated learning programs for incredibly diverse individuals, executive leadership teams and social businesses internationally. As a coach and entrepreneur she enjoys working with clients who want to practice and embody intentional and creative living, self-leadership that inspires, and the heart space to serve others. It is her intention to connect with and serve other women through The Mother Within initiative in order to create an expressive and representative space for women without children and to breach cultural and social conversations that ultimately affect all women. Christine considers that for her, not having a child was circumstantial. At a time when having a child may have been possible, she was  in an unhealthy marital relationship and didn’t feel it would be right to bring a child into that situation. By the time she had healed and moved on, her next partner already had children and did not want more. By this time, she was in her 40′s and had come to terms with the fact that having a child was not going to happen. It was a gradual realisation for herself and her life. A time of acceptance came slowly and with deep awareness. What helped Christine feel clearer about not having a child, was getting quiet and observing the pain and the process of going through it. This is the point in time when she wrote her book The Mother Within.  She used many coaching tools and mindset work, but what really helped her heal was being quiet. She realised that she is a maternal Being. Owning and accepting this allowed her maternal sense to show itself in her relationships with others. She realises that this will be within her in various ways in different stages of her life. In her relationships with family and friends, Christine didn’t feel particularly supported about this issue, mainly because she wasn’t completely open about it. Her experience was more about the silence around the issue of not having a child. Once she became more comfortable about responding to things it opened up a gateway for communication with others. There has been awkwardness around the issue. Some people in our society have been not been conditioned to accept the possibility of not having children. In the US, almost 50% of women of a childbearing age do not have children at all.  This number is much larger when you consider men who are also childfree. One point that Christine discusses in her book: if you look at things systemically, taxation or different regulations in our society; they feed the need to have children or get married. This is a paradigm that needs to shift and consider what we are and who we are right now. We are a rapidly ageing population and increasingly more are without children.  There needs to be much more open conversation around this topic. With her work with women and the horses, Christine has integrated the work of women as coaches and healing professionals. This allows people to move out of the verbal mind space and to get back into their bodies in the sensing and knowing/feeling space with horses. Some of the positives: Horses are non-judgmental; A horse’s energy is clean; They are so present that it draws people into that presence; There’s a harmonic exchange between the person and the horse; Being around horses allows our minds to release energy in different ways; Everyone has a horse story; We don’t have to be perfect around a horse (it’s about being authentic); Horses are very sensitive. Many people have had a fearful experience with a horse. When someone has a lot of energy emanating, the response from the horse is basically trying to meet that energy. How to distill those fears, which is not necessarily negative, (it’s just information) can become a damaging experience. The facilitator needs to feel the honour of helping others come away with a positive experience. Acknowledging people’s fears is important. It’s better than trying to pretend that you’re fine, when you’re petrified inside. When you acknowledge your fears and accept them, the horse will be more relaxed around you. Christine has been doing this work since 2009. She has had a coaching practice for many years before she started incorporating work with horses. Everyone is at a different space within their journey. This is a great way of leaving a legacy. The one thing she wanted people who are in her situation to be conscious of, “We don’t have to leave or create a profound legacy just because we do not have a genetic legacy.” Her definition of legacy is more around people tapping into what is authentic for them, what they love to do, how they interact with and impact people or their own lives. If you can share that with others or serve other people, that’s a legacy. It can be creating a vibration of words every day intentionally that you send out to building a non-profit that serves girls and leadership. We’re all here to leave a legacy with or without children. Name it and do it consciously. There are many myths about not having a child such as “You can’t experience real love if you don’t have a child or can’t relate until you’ve experienced that type of love.” This is part of what drove Christine to write her book. Reclaim the real space – “Whatever our greatest experience of love is, IS our greatest experience of love.” Myths (proposed fact) are there to support social construct and not necessarily what’s real. Myths divide the notion of what real parenting is – it traps women in two different directions When the language is absolute, “There is no love in the world like…” “No one except your mother…” – reinforces all those social constructs. It forces competitiveness when there’s no right or wrong in this area of life. The reality of parenthood is something you can’t imagine until you’re experiencing it. We should never claim or define someone else’s experience. We may be losing our womanhood to motherhood. Some women that Christine admires as mothers are so conscious and work really hard at being themselves, at the same time as being conscious mothers. They’re living in such a keen awareness. Christine believes that at times the social definitions of motherhood or women without children, keeps us in a space of judgment and separation and also takes our energy and contribution as women collectively. In creating or producing meaning for your life – through the grief and acceptance of not having a child when you wanted one, this is the space we should re-acknowledge women and to be able to not only heal but compassionately witness each other and honour and celebrate each other. The Mother Within – what we are doing and who we are being is the expression. As for her greatest work, Christine feels that is “who are we being and what we are becoming in life”. She is working to continuously live a very conscientious life. As for role models, Christine doesn’t look at someone or would name anyone based on whether they have a child or not, what she considers as someone she’s inspired by is Jody Day, of Gateway Women. It’s the people who are becoming visible to create a conversation for a more feasible, creative and spiritual life for those who are maternal Beings and acknowledgment for women as a whole. Be our best selves…no matter what it looks like. Get Christine’s book here and find out more about The Mother Within here.