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Ep. 76: We're figuring out human design!I had the pleasure of working with and interviewing the lovely Mindy Crawford, the former digital marketing director for Jillian Harris, who pivoted into entrepreneurship as a certified Human Design reader and life coach. After becoming a mom, Mindy faced a crossroads—return to her corporate career on Team Jilly or take a leap into something new. We talk about the fears and breakthroughs that led her to Human Design, how she navigated her identity shift, and how this powerful tool can help parents better understand themselves and their kids. And a fun BONUS—stay tuned tomorrow because I'm dropping another episode where I share my own deep-dive Human Design reading with Mindy. If you're curious about how this all works, you won't want to miss it!Time-Stamps: 0:00 – Welcome & My Working Mom Moment: The Laptop Fiasco 3:31 – Meet Mindy Crawford: From Digital Marketing to Human Design 4:40 – Mindy's Career Journey: A Doctor's Office, Kal Tire, Social Media, and Jillian Harris 7:57 – The Maternity Leave Shift: Losing Identity & Finding a New Purpose 8:05 – Facing Fear: Walking Away from Stability to Entrepreneurship 19:09 – Human Design 101: The Basics of Energy Types 22:56 – How Human Design Helps Parents & Busy Professionals 27:29 – Applying Human Design to Everyday Life 37:09 – Behind the Scenes of Team Jilly: Fun, Creativity & Launching the Jilly Box 42:23 – Where to Find Mindy & How to Work With HerAbout Mindy Crawford: Mindy Crawford is a certified Human Design reader and life coach. After a decade-long career in digital marketing—most notably as the Digital Marketing Director for Jillian Harris—Mindy made the bold decision to pivot into entrepreneurship after becoming a mom. She now helps parents and professionals use Human Design as a tool for self-discovery, personal alignment, and improved relationships. Mindy is passionate about helping others unlock their potential through the lens of Human Design.Want to dive into your own Human Design? Connect with Mindy for a personalized reading and start uncovering your unique blueprint. Visit her website at mindycrawford.ca or follow her on Instagram at @mindycrawfordhumandesign and check out her Human Design Guidebooka 55+ page Customized Human Design Guidebook tailored to you. FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYSRelated episodes: Ep. 3: How I figured out how to change careers in my 20s and 30s – Spotify or Apple Ep. 7: Meredith MacKenzie on figuring out how to reconcile being a high achiever and also new mom – Spotify or Apple Ep. 59: The 4 pillars of health for parents with Dr. Valerie Hertzog – Spotify or AppleAbout Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time.Connect with Andrea via Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or her website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This week, Christine sits down with Mindy Cawley, the owner of Vintage MC in Frederick, Maryland. They discuss Mindy's journey from farm life to running a successful vintage shop specializing in mid-century modern furniture and retro items. They explore the vibrant local support for small businesses in Frederick, thanks to initiatives like the Downtown Frederick Partnership and the Main Street Program. Mindy highlights the thrill of community events such as the 'Sailing Through the Winter Solstice' fundraiser, where decorated boats, including her own 'Dancing Queen 2.0,' bring light and joy during the winter. The conversation touches on balancing business and family life, the humor of family involvement, and the bittersweet aspects of dealing with empty nest syndrome. Mindy shares her gift for staying ahead of trends, the strong support in her community, and the joy of connecting with customers through her love for vintage and retro decor.00:00 Introduction and Menopause Meal Plan Info00:57 Meet Mindy Cawley from Vintage MC01:21 The Story Behind Vintage MC02:07 Expanding the Vintage Shop03:19 Trends and Popular Items13:03 The Charm of Downtown Frederick14:24 Support for Local Businesses16:35 Main Street Programs and Grants21:34 Upcoming Trends and Holiday Plans24:10 Winter Fundraising with Sailing Through the Winter Solstice24:28 Decorating Boats for Charity25:49 The Dancing Queen 2.0 Project26:11 Holiday Preparations and Hustling for Donations26:38 The Challenges and Joys of Small Business Ownership27:38 Creative Fundraising Ideas37:12 Reflections on Empty Nest Life43:10 Favorite Local Eateries44:35 Where to Find Mindy and Vintage MCFollow Christine Van Bloem on Instagram @theemptynestkitchen and on Facebook @emptynestkitchenLearn more about Menopause Meal PlansSign up for my FREE 10 Essential Tools for the Empty Nest KitchenCheck out Vintage MC!

Kerry Lutz and Mindy McIntosh engaged in a thorough analysis of recent GDP figures, expressing skepticism about their accuracy and relevance to the actual economic landscape, particularly regarding personal consumption and job creation. They discussed the potential distortion of economic realities due to the upcoming election and the growing demand for tangible assets, emphasizing the importance of making investment decisions based on long-term financial planning rather than emotional or politically driven factors. Mindy highlighted the significance of guiding clients through media bias while addressing emerging market trends, particularly in technology, AI, and clean energy sectors, alongside stable industries like healthcare. The conversation also touched on retirement planning, with Mindy voicing concerns about legislative risks affecting future generations and Kerry advocating for an active, fulfilling approach to retirement. They concluded by discussing the importance of diversification and how to connect with Mindy's firm for further insights. Find Mindy here: wealthmichigan.com Find Kerry here: FSN   and here: Inflation.Cafe

Kerry Lutz and Mindy McIntosh discussed various topics related to the economy and global issues. They talked about the recent GDP numbers and the positive impact on the economy, but also expressed caution and highlighted the need for stability and addressing challenges such as housing units and job opportunities. They also discussed the potential impact of AI on jobs and stressed the importance of finding a balance between utilizing AI tools and safeguarding jobs for individuals. The severe flooding in China and its potential impact on global markets and trade was also discussed, with frustration expressed over the lack of media coverage and a call for international aid and cooperation. Finally, they expressed concerns about the upcoming U.S. election and its potential impact on the economy, emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration in facing global challenges. Find Mindy here: wealthmichigan.com Find Kerry here: FSN and here: inflation.cafe

Our guest on this episode is Lynn's amazing colleague, Mindy Szelap, a therapist who is known affectionately as the Poop Lady. Because anxiety has connections to all sorts of stomach problems, including constipation and pain, Mindy offers information and tips for dealing with worried tummies.  Find Mindy here: bayareaspacetreatment.com WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: Parents of Anxious Kids, Start Here For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy. Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.   WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE! We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!   FOLLOW US Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids. Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram. Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube. VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU: Go to songfinch.com/FLUSTER and start your song – after you purchase, you'll be prompted to add Spotify Streaming for your original song for FREE - a $50 value! Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/FLUSTER. Our listeners get an additional 15% off an annual Master Class membership at MASTERCLASS.com/FLUSTER. Go to zocdoc.com/FLUSTER and download the ZOCDOC app for free. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Get 20% off your first order when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code FLUSTER at checkout. Go to melin.com and use code FLUSTER at checkout for 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerry Lutz and Mindy McIntosh discussed the importance of a well-diversified investment strategy during periods of low volatility, and the impact of inflation and interest rates on consumer behavior, particularly in the housing and bond markets. They also addressed the shift in market sentiment from expectations of a soft landing and transitory inflation to a more permanent and impactful economic landscape, signaling the need for careful consideration of investment and retirement planning strategies. Mindy provided insights into the impact of interest rates, national debt, legislative risk, and taxation on retirement planning, while Kerry emphasized the importance of caution and personalized financial planning based on individual timelines and circumstances. They also discussed the need to anticipate and navigate potential economic changes, and the importance of diversification and income planning for seniors, particularly in the context of long-term care. Find Mindy here: wealthmichigan.com Find Kerry here:  FSN    and here: inflation.cafe   

Mindy was a social worker, working in the labor and delivery ward of a hospital, when she became pregnant with her first child. She planned a home birth with a midwife with that first baby, but at 40 weeks and 4 days her midwife abandoned her care, leaving her with no other choice than to deliver at the hospital where she worked. Because she knew the nurses and staff so well, she was able to navigate that birth experience without trauma - but the betrayal and grief of her midwife abandoning her stayed. It was a deep, sister wound, possibly with echos from other lifetimes. During her second pregnancy, she did a lot of work to heal the pain from that first experience. She had a beautiful, healing home birth with that baby, but credits both experiences as catalysts for the work she does now. Mindy does amazing work helping other women reawaken their inner wisdom, access their power, and heal + elevate their legacy! Her website is  https://effloresce.net/ Find Mindy on Instagram @effloresce_coaching If you love the show, I would greatly appreciate a review on  Spotify or Apple Podcasts!  Follow me on Instagram @healingbirth Do you have a birth story you'd like to share on the podcast, or would like to otherwise connect? I love to hear from you! Send me a note at contactus@healingbirth.net Check out the website for lots of other birth related offerings, and personalized support: www.healingbirth.net Intro / outro music: Dreams by Markvard Transition music:  Letting Go by Hotham

Join The Geeky Seamstress and Zavage as we go into all things Sailor Moon costuming, competition fraud and sandbagging, “coming out” as a cosplay anime nerd to your coworkers, modifying bought cosplay, challenges of being a larger / plus sized cosplayer, the tea of guesting at conventions, and the struggle buss dumpster fire that social media can be for us all.Find Mindy @thegeekyseamstress on InstagramFind us at the below:Website: CosplayCrunch.comInstagram: @cosplaycrunchpodcastYouTube: @TheCosplayCrunchPodcastIf you have a question for one of our amazing guests, you can email us at cosplaycrunchpod@gmail.com

Mindy and Kerry discussed the potential impact of inflation on financial planning, retirement, and cost-saving strategies. Mindy provided a detailed analysis of the 0.4% increase in prices and predicted a potential worsening of inflation due to factors such as energy prices and increased travel demand. Kerry raised concerns about the housing market and the impact of higher interest rates, while also discussing the effects of increased travel demand on airline prices and employee pay increases. The conversation emphasized the need for careful budgeting, increased contributions to retirement plans, and tax-efficient strategies to mitigate future financial risks. They also discussed various strategies for cost-saving and smart shopping, including meal planning, utilizing apps and coupons for savings, and the importance of distinguishing between needs and wants. Find Mindy here: wealthmichigan Find Kerry here: FSN

Gather ‘round, Awesomes! Today's conversation is a big one; the time has come for the final episode in our Midlife with Mindy and Meg series. Sorta Awesome regular Mindy Brouse joins Meg for one last conversation in the midlife series that so many in our Awesome community have loved, and to close out the series, they are talking all things midlife books and reading. From helpful guides to permenopause to captivating storytelling featuring midlife characters, there is definitely a book for everyone on today's list! FIND THE ENTIRE MIDLIFE WITH MINDY AND MEG SERIES HERE Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Green Chef: For Green Chef's best deal of the year, get $250 off with code awesome250 at GreenChef.com/awesome250 *Notion: Try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/sorta SHOW NOTES: Mindy's AotW: Stay Badass tank or shirt Slippers: XIHALOOK House Slippers Book: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant Meg's AotW: The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy @holygnocchi on TikTok MIDLIFE BOOKS: Fast Like a Girl A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones, Dr. Mindy Pelz The Menopause Manifesto Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism, Dr. Jen Gunter Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause and How to Feel Like Yourself Again, Jancee Dunn The Upgrade: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond Hardcover, Dr. Louann Brizendine Crones Don't Whine: Concentrated Wisdom for Juicy Women, Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen “Second Spring: The Self-Care Guide to Menopause,” by Kate Codrington The Galveston Diet by Dr. Mary Claire Haver The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty Queen Bee by Ciara Geraghty The Change by Kirsten Miller Broken Light by Joanne Harris Wayward by Dana Spiotta Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 427: Let's Talk About Midlife: The struggle is real in the clothes closet Ep. 380: Let's Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle Chaos Ep. 395: Let's Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the Middle Ep. 401: Let's Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy on Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our Midlife with Mindy & Meg series, we've covered lots of topics from many angles about the physical changes midlife brings, but what about the changes to our family dynamics and the roles we've fulfilled for years? Midlife brings seismic changes, and today, Mindy is here to hold Meg's hand through the giant change of sending a grown child out into the world! How much do the people in your life know about perimenopause and menopause? Quiz them with our MIDLIFE survey and let's see how much our people know! Find the Midlife with Mindy and Meg playlist on Spotify. (Bonus: share with friends!) Be like Mindy and be a Sorta Awesome Super Star! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *K12: Go to k12.com/AWESOME to learn more and find a tuition-free K-12 powered school near you *Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/AWESOME for 10% off your next purchase (or use code AWESOME at checkout) SHOW NOTES: Meg's AotW: 4 Pocket High Waisted Skort Mindy's AotW: Shark Heart: A Novel Brooks Falls Katmai Natl Park via explore.org Beartown by Fredrick Backman This isn't a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out  MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 427: Let's Talk About Midlife: The struggle is real in the clothes closet Ep. 380: Let's Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle Chaos Ep. 395: Let's Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the Middle Ep. 401: Let's Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy on Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's ready to do some MYTHBUSTING?! Mindy Brouse is back on Sorta Awesome this week, and that means it's time for another round of Midlife with Mindy & Meg! From misunderstood terminology to controversial treatments to knowing just how long we'll feel out of sorts, too many myths are still circulating when it comes to women in midlife. Push play to hear Meg and Mindy bust ‘em! Don't forget that you can find ALL of our Midlife with Mindy and Meg episodes on this playlist SIGN UP for Awesome deals on Amazon (and beyond!) here! And we update our Amazon storefront daily, including the Awesome finds, Awesome-approved list! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/AWESOME for 10% off during the Summer Refresh Event (or use code AWESOME at checkout) *Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkout SHOW NOTES: Meg's AotW: Search Engine podcast ”Wait, should I not be drinking airplane coffee?” Mindy's AotW: How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key World's Largest Man by Harrison Scott Key Congratulations, Who are you Again? by Harrison Scott Key The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 427: Let's Talk About Midlife: The struggle is real in the clothes closet Ep. 380: Let's Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle Chaos Ep. 395: Let's Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the Middle Ep. 401: Let's Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy on Instagram!! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Mindy Brouse is back on Sorta Awesome for another episode of the wildly popular Midlife with Mindy and Meg series! Tune in to hear them discuss the surprising changes to our faces during perimenopause and menopause, and how making life pivots can lead to even greater happiness in midlife. Plus get helpful tips for navigating these changes with grace. Grab your favorite beverage and join us as we talk about all things midlife! The So Awesome Summer Guide is HERE! Don't forget to use code awesome23 at check-out for 23% off! Looking for MORE Sorta Awesome? It's a great time of year to become a Super Star! Get ad-free versions of Friday episodes, plus many, many hours of ad-free exclusive episodes created just for our Super Stars that you can download and binge right now! Plus text with Meg and the team and join our Super Star community on Facebook! Check it out at patreon.com/sortaawesome We've done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the Awesome Father's Day Gift Guide! Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkout SHOW NOTES: Mindy's AotW: This blanket and this air pod case Meg's AotW: Everybody Come Alive, Marcie Alvis Walker Article: The Existential Necessity of Midlife Change (Harvard Business Review) MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 427: Let's Talk About Midlife: The struggle is real in the clothes closet Ep. 380: Let's Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle Chaos Ep. 395: Let's Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the Middle Ep. 401: Let's Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy on Instagram!! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's in this episode:In this era of AI, it's important to remind you that no matter how much you get a robot to write stuff for you, a good pitch needs a human touch. This week, we're talking pitch presentations, 80's vintage feels, and justice for all - especially for this week's special guest, Mindy Yocum. Find out how she conquered your worst fears and biggest blowbacks to make bank.Folks + things mentioned in this episode:* Mindy Yocum's law firm* Mindy's Justice Mobile and Kind Counsel * Find Mindy on Facebook here and here * Find Mindy on Insta at justicemobileoh + legal4thepeople + yocum_law + kindcounsel* join The Founding Moms here* need some summer reading? Try The Best Business Book In The World* (*According to my Mom) hereOur Sensational Sponsor:* Poster My Wall empowers you to create, customize, schedule, and publish your own graphics, videos, and emails in minutes. Give it a go for free here.Got Q's? Jill's Got A's.* Wanna get your Q's A'd in a future episode?* Perhaps you wanna sponsor an episode?Talk to me! Text or call (708) 872-7878 so that we can make your dreams come true.Got thoughts, comments, or questions about the episode you just heard? Leave a comment below.See you soon,jill This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jillsalzman.substack.com

We started having candid, in-depth, personal, and consistent conversations about midlife (and perimenopause) (and menopause) in March 2022. Suddenly, it seems like there are headlines about this season of life everywhere we turn! Well, Meg and Mindy read recent articles so you don't have to. They share their honest reactions to some major headlines about women in midlife that you might have missed! Don't forget you can find all of our episodes about all things midlife on Spotify We've done your spring gifting season shopping FOR YOU! Check out the idea lists for Mother's Day and Graduation 2023 in our Sorta Awesome Amazon store! Did you know Sorta Awesome is on YOUTUBE? You can watch full-length episodes on the Sorta Awesome YT channel! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *iHerb: Get 22% off iHerb with promo code AWESOME at iherb.com/?rcode=AWESOME! *Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME30 for one month free of their entire mindfulness library SHOW NOTES: Our Midlife Discussion begins at 23:00 in! Meg's AotW: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Mindy's AotW: Just One Damned Thing After Another: The Chronicles of St. Mary's Book One Article: 25 years of research shows insidious effect of racism on Black women's menopausal transition, health Article: Oprah's menopause symptom scare The Vaginal Laser Controversy Good news - our brains adapt and bounce back after menopause! MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 427: Let's Talk About Midlife: The struggle is real in the clothes closet Ep. 419: Let's Talk About Midlife: Support for Grief & Losing a Parent Ep. 380: Let's Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle Chaos Ep. 395: Let's Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the Middle Ep. 401: Let's Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy on Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You hit midlife, and suddenly it feels like your nerves are raw. You're jumpy, you can't remember anything, and you feel overwhelmed. While all of this feels very un-awesome, we've got good news for you! You aren't alone, and we've got some ideas that just might help. Midlife with Mindy and Meg is back, and this time, they are talking all things nervous system. What causes this upheaval in our minds and bodies, and how can we feel a little more centered? And also, how exactly are we supposed to find health care providers who are knowledgeable about all of the changes that perimenopause brings? Push play on this conversation to hear Meg and Mindy bring you the best friend advice you need to get through this stage of life. Find EVERY episode in the Midlife with Mindy and Meg series on our Spotify playlist! This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! When you sign up, you get instant access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It's a GREAT day to become a Super Star! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/SORTA! *Babbel: Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/awesome SHOW NOTES: Mindy's AotW: Anthony's Premium Nutritional Yeast Flakes Meg's AotW: How to keep house while drowning by KC Davis How to do laundry while depressed - Ted Talk by KC Davis KC Davis on TikTok Article: Signs your nervous system is struggling & how to support it better during menopause Article: How to survive the great progesterone crash of perimenopause Article: 7 ways to support the vagus nerve and improve heart rate variability (HRV) Dr Mary Claire Haver on IG The North American Menopause Society MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 427: Let's Talk About Midlife: The struggle is real in the clothes closet Ep. 419: Let's Talk About Midlife: Support for Grief & Losing a Parent Ep. 380: Let's Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle Chaos Ep. 395: Let's Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the Middle Ep. 401: Let's Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy on Instagram and as a regular on the Currently Reading podcast! Mindy also produced and created Bookend Homeschoolers. Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insurance is a nightmare when it comes to determining what it will pay for and what it will not pay for, as well as what services you may use on your plan.   Jillian is joined once again by her friend Mindy Musselman to explore the interactions your insurance has when it comes to working with a registered dietician, as well as other services you may be losing out on with your insurance despite paying for them.   If you've been thinking about working with a dietician but aren't sure if your insurance will cover it, this episode should help clear things up!     * Find Mindy on IG @mindymusselman or @bewellmyway   * Visit her website: wellmyway.com   *Submit your question to be answered on the podcast: https://www.jilliantedesco.co/podcast   * Connect with me on IG @jilliantedesco   *Order your copy of my book, Owning the Wait, now! jilliantedesco.co

Welcome back to the Midlife with Mindy and Meg series! Sorta Awesome regular Mindy Brouse is back, and this week, she brought the Perimenopause Critters with her! She and Meg are exploring the many conflicted feelings and paradoxes of this stage of life. From not recognizing our own bodies to feeling guilt over anti-aging products, from hearing advice from all sides and not knowing who to trust, this very candid conversation brings so much to the surface. All those things you thought you couldn't say out loud? Mindy and Meg have created a safe place to have THOSE conversations! Also WE MADE A VALENTINE'S GIFT GUIDE for you - find something for everyone on your list (or something just for you!) THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Grove: Go to grove.com/AWESOME and get a free gift set worth up to fifty dollars with your first order. Plus free shipping! SHOW NOTES: Meg's AotW: The Bandit Queens, Parini Shroff Mindy's AotW: Peace by Chocolate: The Hadhad Family's Remarkable Journey from Syria to Canada and Peace by Chocolate movie and Peace by Chocolate chocolate Let's talk about midlife playlist on Spotify The Galveston Diet by Dr Mary Claire Haver Follow Dr. Mary Claire Haver on IG The Change by Kirsten Miller Bodies are Cool by Tyler Feder Honor by Thrity Umrigar MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 419: Let's Talk About Midlife: Support for Grief & Losing a Parent Ep. 380: Let's Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle Chaos Ep. 389: Let's Talk About Midlife: Nonstop Appetite & Historical Hysteria Ep. 395: Let's Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the Middle Ep. 401: Let's Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy on Instagram and as a regular on the Currently Reading podcast! Mindy also produced and created Bookend Homeschoolers. Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. I'm excited to share this conversation with Mindy Weinstein who shares her personal philsophy and corporate experience with consumer psychology. Mindy Weinstein is the founder and CEO of Market MindShift, as well as a national speaker, trainer, and digital marketing strategist. She has worked with and trained companies of all sizes. Throughout her career, Mindy has trained such companies as Facebook, The Weather Channel, World Fuel Services, Hampton Products, Putman Media and more. Other digital marketing agencies come to Mindy to learn the latest trends, concepts and methodologies. Mindy has been named as one of the top women in SEO and has presented at such conferences as Digital Summit, Pubcon, SMX, the SEJ Summit and more. She is an Ask the SEO Expert columnist for SearchEngineJournal.com. Mindy has often appeared in the media, with television interviews that aired on Fox, NBC and ABC as well as various other multimedia platforms. Mindy is the author of “The Power of Scarcity: Leveraging Urgency to Influence Customer Decisions” (McGraw Hill). She is also the host of Persuasion in Business, a podcast that dives into a persuasion-related concepts and provides real-world application for businesses.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone in consumer finance, marketing, retails, sales, or really any position that   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… consumer psychology is about understanding and listening the thoughts and perspectives of your customers, so you have to keep an eye on the digital conversations happening on social media and online platforms, but you can't forget about the direct contact modes from the sales team and customer service representatives.     WHAT  I  LOVE  MOST… Scarcity mindset is hardwired into the human mind, but we can harness our basic instincts and use this power for good to build community and make better decisions for ourselves!     Running time: 30:25 Subscribe on iTunes     Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram   Find Mindy online: Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Mindy's Book: The Power of Scarcity

The holidays are here, but not everyone is feeling festive. Grief all of kinds can feel even heavier during the holidays, and a difficult part of the midlife season is grieving the loss of parents. In this new episode of the Midlife with Mindy and Meg series, they discuss their own experiences with losing a parent and share helpful, encouraging, compassionate insights on how to support friends who are experiencing this loss. As always, they offer inspiration for discovering the beauty even in the darker moments of life! As you are shopping Amazon this season, don't forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazon THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Everlywell: Go to Everlywell.com/awesome for 20% off your next at-home lab test SHOW NOTES: Pediatric pulse oximeter Adult pulse oximeter Blockbuster on Netflix MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 413: Let's Talk About Midlife: How to Know if You are in the Club Ep. 380: Let's Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle Chaos Ep. 389: Let's Talk About Midlife: Nonstop Appetite & Historical Hysteria Ep. 395: Let's Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the Middle Ep. 401: Let's Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy on Instagram and as a regular on the Currently Reading podcast! Mindy also produced and created Bookend Homeschoolers. Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jillian is joined by Mindy Mussleman to discuss the differences between motivation and inspiration, specifically when it comes to your health and well-being. There is a common misconception that motivation is all that is needed to achieve your fitness goals. However, it is inspiration that ultimately leads to the desired outcome. Motivation without inspiration can be misleading and have toxic consequences in your fitness journey. Mindy has been a registered dietitian nutritionist for 15 years and a certified diabetes care and education specialist for 10 years. She has worked in primary care with patients one-on-one and in group settings, both in-person and online, and in government and retail settings. She believes in balance - a simple word that can be hard to achieve when it comes to nutrition. Her goal is to help you achieve that balance in your life, and be energized and encouraged in the process. Mindy is the founder and owner of Well My Way Virtual Nutrition.   * Find Mindy on IG @mindymusselman or @bewellmyway * Visit her website: wellmyway.com   *Submit your question to be answered on the podcast: https://www.jilliantedesco.co/podcast * Connect with me on IG @jilliantedesco *Order your copy of my book, Owning the Wait, now! jilliantedesco.co

It seems like perimenopause is a buzzing trend word right now, but how do you know if you are experiencing the signs that you've been initiated into the club? Midlife with Mindy and Meg is back, and this week, they are talking about the symptoms, signs, and signals that our bodies give us about this season of change. Plus, they share some inspiring information on moving our bodies, even and especially when we don't feel like it! They've got a motion sickness solution and the most comfy clogs of the season in Awesome of the Week! As you are shopping Amazon this season, don't forget that you can support Sorta Awesome for FREE when you shop through our affiliate link: SORTA AWESOME AMAZON: sortaawesomeshow.com/amazon And! Check out Rebekah's very awesome debrief of her trip to Austin to see Harry Styles over on our Patreon! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *CozyEarth: Go to cozyearth.com to get 35% off site wide when you use code AWESOME *Pair Eyewear: Go to paireyewear.com/AWESOME for 15% off your first purchase *Fabric: Apply today in just 10 minutes at meetfabric.com/awesome SHOW NOTES: Mindy's AotW: Hion Anti-Motion Sickness Smart Glasses Meg's AotW: Birkenstock Tokio shoes at Kith or Birkenstock or Amazon MORE MID-LIFE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 380: Let's Talk About Midlife: Brain Fog and Cycle Chaos Ep. 389: Let's Talk About Midlife: Nonstop Appetite & Historical Hysteria Ep. 395: Let's Talk About Midlife: Parenting Our Parents and Life in the Middle Ep. 401: Let's Talk About Midlife: The Ups and Downs of Sex! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy on Instagram and as a regular on the Currently Reading podcast! Mindy also produced and created Bookend Homeschoolers. Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gluten is a popular topic but many people don't know much about it, so I have my good friend Mindy Musselman back on the show to break it down for us. She explains what gluten is, tells us about the nutritional benefits of gluten, describes how gluten affects someone with celiac disease, and offers some advice to help you understand if gluten is something you should avoid or not.   Mindy has been a registered dietitian nutritionist for 15 years and a certified diabetes care and education specialist for 10 years. She has worked in primary care with patients one-on-one and in group settings, both in-person and online, and in government and retail settings. She believes in balance - a simple word that can be hard to achieve when it comes to nutrition. Her goal is to help you achieve that balance in your life, and be energized and encouraged in the process. Mindy is the founder and owner of Well My Way Virtual Nutrition.   * Find Mindy on IG @mindymusselman or @bewellmyway * Visit her website: wellmyway.com   * Connect with me on IG @jilliantedesco * Order your copy of my new book, Owning the Wait now! jilliantedesco.co

Our Midlife with Mindy & Meg series is back this week, and in this conversation, Meg and Mindy get physical - physically uncomfortable, that is! Two issues that challenge many women in midlife are hot flashes and changes to our skin. Tune in to hear real-talk conversations about how these are impacting the quality of life for both Meg and Mindy, and join them in feeling conflicted about what to do about anti-aging skin products and routines! Come be a part of our Patreon community and join in our FIRST book club discussion in September! You'll get exclusive content every month plus hundreds of hours of Super Star episodes to download and binge right now! And bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! Go to patreon.com/sortaawesome to become a Super Star Awesome! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Raycon: Get 15% off your Raycon order at BUYRAYCON.com/sorta Dame: Go to dameproducts.com and enter code AWESOME for 15% off site wide SHOW NOTES: Mindy's AotW: Drive-a-Logue Meg's AotW: Heartstopper: webtoon, books, and TV show! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy at bookendhomeschoolers.com and on Instagram! You can also find her as a co-host on the Currently Reading podcast! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Mindy Quigley joins me in the Corner to chat about her new cozy, Six Feet Deep Dish, the first in a new series! Tune in to hear the behind-the-scenes secrets of a pizzeria. Learn what real-life town inspired Geneva Bay, Wisconsin. I try to pin Chicago-native Mindy down on her favorite pizza. I also asked the hard question—Cubs, Sox, or Brewers? Listen to find out what she said. Find Mindy at https://mindyquigley.com/ https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250792433/sixfeetdeepdish Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating. Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find the podcast at: Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Author Mindy Quigley joins me in the Corner to chat about her new cozy, Six Feet Deep Dish, the first in a new series! Tune in to hear the behind-the-scenes secrets of a pizzeria. Learn what real-life town inspired Geneva Bay, Wisconsin. I try to pin Chicago-native Mindy down on her favorite pizza. I also asked the hard question—Cubs, Sox, or Brewers? Listen to find out what she said. Find Mindy at https://mindyquigley.com/ https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250792433/sixfeetdeepdish Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating. Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordonand thank you for your support. Find the podcast at: Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Author Mindy Quigley joins me in the Corner to chat about her new cozy, Six Feet Deep Dish, the first in a new series! Tune in to hear the behind-the-scenes secrets of a pizzeria. Learn what real-life town inspired Geneva Bay, Wisconsin. I try to pin Chicago-native Mindy down on her favorite pizza. I also asked the hard question—Cubs, Sox, or Brewers? Listen to find out what she said. Find Mindy at https://mindyquigley.com/ https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250792433/sixfeetdeepdish Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating. Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find the podcast at: Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Welcome back to the Midlife with Mindy and Meg series here on Sorta Awesome! For this midlife conversation, Meg and Mindy open the door to conversation about the part of midlife that can be the most surprising, the most emotional, the most challenging, and the most exciting - our sex lives! Tune in to hear them have the kind of frank, honest, and transparent conversation that you need when it comes to the challenges of sex after 35, as well as some of the thrills and awesome discoveries! Sometimes it's hard to find the good in the world around us, but you can be a light in the darkness with your support for Sorta Awesome and all of our communities when you become a Sorta Awesome SUPER STAR! You'll get exclusive content every month plus hundreds of hours of Super Star episodes to download and binge right now! And bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! Go to patreon.com/sortaawesome to become a Super Star! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Pair Eyewear: Go to paireyewear.com/AWESOME for 15% off your first purchase Hiya: Go to hiyahealth.com/AWESOME and receive 50% off your first order SHOW NOTES: Noah Kavan's Stick Season (fun covers on TikTok from @ratthew413 @imisabeldumaa @moiraandclaire and this clever version from @maisiehpeters ) Sorta Awesome sponsors Dame Products (code AWESOME for 15% off sitewide) and Foria Wellness (code AWESOME for 20% off) Come As You Are, Dr. Emily Nagoski Dataclysm: Love, Sex, Race, and Identity--What Our Online Lives Tell Us about Our Offline Selves Hey Vulva Owners, Your Sexual Peak May Last Longer Than You Think You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy at bookendhomeschoolers.com and on Instagram! You can also find her as a co-host on the Currently Reading podcast! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know you've been hoping Mindy Brouse would be back on Sorta Awesome soon, and your wish has been granted! The Midlife with Mindy and Meg series returns today, and Meg and Mindy are opening the conversation that many, many of us are needing right now - how do we make the transition to caring for our aging parents? And HOW are we supposed to do all of that while our own children are navigating brand new territory as adults, too? There are no easy answers, but there is compassionate conversation to be had! Looking for a summer podcast binge! It's a great time become a Super Star and get access to HUNDREDS of hours of exclusive, never-heard-before episodes! It's super easy to sign up at patreon.com/sortaawesome and bonus - get our texting number so you can send us your thoughts anytime! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Truebill: Don't fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/AWESOME Organifi: Go to organifi.com and use code AWESOME for 15% off any item in the store Hiya: Go to hiyahealth.com/AWESOME and receive 50% off your first order LinkedIn: Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOME SHOW NOTES: Mindy's AotW: The Change by Kirsten Miller Amazon | Bookshop Meg's AotW: Legends and Lattes, Travis Baldree Mindy's notes: Wizard for Hire by Obert Skye Amazon | Bookshop Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett Amazon | Bookshop The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo Amazon | Bookshop The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher Amazon | Bookshop A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza Amazon | Bookshop Bookend Homeschoolers: Hanging Our Hat on How Our Kids Turn Out S2E24 Parenthood TV Show CLICK OVER TO SHOW NOTES to read Mindy's article! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy at bookendhomeschoolers.com and on Instagram! You can also find her as a co-host on the Currently Reading podcast! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you or someone you know is dealing with diabetes or prediabetes, and statistics show that most of us do, this episode is for you. My guest and good friend Mindy Musselman is a registered dietician who specializes in diabetes. She understands how important diet is to our health but also how it can help prevent and slow disease.  On this episode we discuss the difference between type I and type II diabetes, risk factors for type II development, and tips for prevention. Mindy also spills some truth about carbs and how they work in our bodies.   Find Mindy on Instagram @mindymusselman Find more information about her business at Wellmyway.com and on Instagram @bewellmyway   >>> Connect with me on IG @jilliantedesco >>> Order your copy of my new book, Owning the Wait now! jilliantedesco.co

GET READY, friends! We've got the next installment in the Midlife with Mindy & Meg series ready for you today, and you are not going to BELIEVE some of information that gets revealed in this conversation. From the bear-y interesting reasons why you might be feeling hungry all the time to the shocking ideas about women and menopause from centuries past, there is so much must-know info in this discussion! HEY! It's the PERFECT time of year to become a Sorta Awesome Super Star! You'll get HUNDREDS of hours of exclusive podcast episodes to download and binge right now, plus get our texting number so you can REALLY share your thoughts! Join us at patreon.com/sortaawesome THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Olive and June: Visit oliveandjune.com/awesome for 20% off your first Mani System! Billie: Go to mybillie.com/awesome to get the best razor you will ever own and for free shiping always! SHOW NOTES: Meg's AotW: Target's A New Day Women's High-Rise Wide Leg Linen Pull-On Pants (affiliate link) Mindy's AotW: Born Cove Modern Sandals in navy (affiliate link) Sketchers sandals Reggae Zig Swag (affiliate link) Fat Bear Week at Katmai National Park (affiliate link) Cheese Its (affiliate link) The Body Keeps the Score (affiliate link) You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy at bookendhomeschoolers.com and on Instagram! You can also find her as a co-host on the Currently Reading podcast! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait, wait! Don't worry - you are going to want to listen to this conversation no matter what your age or stage of life might be! Our culture has placed a nasty stigma on women's experiences with midlife, and that has left many of us saying, “No one ever told me this!” But you know you can trust us to get very candid and very real to have the conversations that you won't find anywhere else. Meg is thrilled to introduce a new Sorta Awesome regular this week — Mindy Brouse will be joining her frequently in a series of conversations all about the ups and downs of the midlife season of life. Tune in to hear them discuss the unexpected challenges of brain fog and the wild and wacky chaos of midlife periods! Want to join Meg and Rebekah in the 22 Tropes in 2022 Romance Reading Challenge?! Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the reading challenge plus hundreds of hours of ad-free episodes you can binge-listen to right now. PLUS! Get full access to texting privileges with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: BYJU: Go to BYJUS.com/podcast to sign up for your first class absolutely free Everyplate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome179 Billie: Go to mybillie.com/awesome to get the best razor you will ever own and for free shiping always! Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkout LMNT: Go to drinkLMNT.com/AWESOME and get a free LMNT Sample Pack (just cover the cost of shipping) Dipsea: For an extended 30 day free trial go to dipseastories.com/AWESOME Show notes: Trader Joe's caramelized onion dip Nick Quah's 1.5 Speed newsletter Normal Gossip podcast God Spare the Girls, Kelsey McKinney You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Mindy at bookendhomeschoolers.com and on Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Lisa Keefauver, my guest on episode 45, is authoring a book to help guide us through our grief. Titled, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch, the same name as her highly rated podcast, Lisa is providing snack sized commentary that is digestible even during our well documented grief stricken, foggy brain phase. Lisa came to know personal grief when her husband Eric succumbed to a brain tumor on August 16, 2011. Married since 2002 and parenting a daughter, without Eric by her side, Lisa found herself as a single parent to their 7-year-old and a widow. Lisa and Eric faced an uphill battle with what became a misdiagnosed illness. Mental health was blamed for Eric's erratic change in behavior, drastic weight gain and significant memory loss. You will hear Lisa exclaim her concern and encouragement for everyone needing health or mental care to be a persistent advocate for yourself and loved ones. As her curious, intelligent, and athletic life partner died in her arms, Lisa was devastated by the realization that their lives should not have been as chaotic as they were during his final year of life. With an education and career in social work and non-profits Lisa's life had already been filled with holding space for others, particularly during their grieving of life's unfortunate circumstances. Then in 2018, after a personal health scare, Lisa had an “aha” moment. Looking at her life's work, creative writing skills and gathering determination, Lisa quit her job to focus on changing our narrative on grief, one conversation at a time. Reimagining Grief was born alongside her podcast titled Grief is a Sneaky Bitch and a line of very cool and much needed empathy cards. Like each of my guests on Real Grief – Real Healing with Mindy Corporon, Lisa channeled her own grief into healing actions for herself and others. There is a clear pattern, although different channels, that seems to help many of us find post traumatic growth after grief events. Most recently, finishing her first semester as an adjunct professor with the Steve Hicks Schools of Social Work at The University of Texas, Lisa is finding joy in passing her well-worn knowledge on holding space and bearing witness to young adults. Writing for Thrive Global and offering her own newsletter, Lisa has found her calling and is living IN her purpose. I am grateful to have been a guest on Grief is a Sneaky Bitch, aired on October 12, 2021. The opportunity to meet and engage with Lisa as an interviewee and now interviewer presents a unique journey for each of us to share our similar and unique healing strategies with you.You will be blessed by Lisa's calm nature as she opens her heart to help each of us change the narrative on grief.Reaching for Courageous Kindness every day!•Find Mindy on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindyCorporonLLCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindycorporon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindyCorporonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindycorporon/•This channel is made possible because of listeners just like you. If you would like to support the channel with your tax-deductible contribution on an ongoing basis or through a one-time gift, head over to ExperienceOfTheSoul.com/support.Real Grief - Real Healing is copyright 2021, Mindy Corporon. All Rights Reserved. Our theme music is composed by Dave Kropf and used with permission.The Experience of the Soul Podcast Channel is a production of 818 Studios.

On March 16, 2021, eight people lost their lives, six of whom were of Asian descent. “The spa shootings only fueled a surge in racially motivated hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, or AAPI, during the pandemic.” - Annika Kim Constantino, CNBCMost days my faith and love of humankind sustains me. My faith in God, humanity and loving one another enough to make a difference for the better. In Episode 44, I am in conversation with JiaoJiao Shen (sounds like Jow Jow with a hard J like jump) about her deep interest in making a difference in the lives of others.Who is the other? Actually, we all are the “other” at one time or another. I can say this mostly because I am a woman and have been “othered” in my life. However, as a white girl, I have also come to know about the privileges afforded me. I am keenly aware of not being considered the “other” as often as marginalized humans. “Hate is Unacceptable and Proven so With Love” in Episode 40 with the 2 for Seder founder, Marnie Fienberg speaks to the power of love in the midst of life's traumas.My guest, JiaoJiao Shen, is Chinese. She knows about being the “other” and in our conversation offers thoughtful insight and reflection from her childhood and teenage years as a Chinese girl growing up in America.My desire to interview JiaoJiao came about after she presented her story of realizing she had suppressed grief from years of being on the receiving end of microaggressions. Years of microaggressions tossed her way by those of us who knew better and didn't care and those of us who care but didn't know better. We each have more to learn. By the way, I have been both of these people in my life.The murders in Atlanta and the almost 150% increase in hate crimes against Asians pierced an area of pain and grief in JiaoJiao she had subconsciously silenced.Our conversation weaves together the pains and joys of her childhood, teenage years and now her concerns as a Chinese mother, wife and daughter working in corporate America. JiaoJiao sounds like me and any other mother who loves their children...how do we best protect them, teach them to protect themselves while bravely loving openly our amazing world?I ask each of my guests, how can we help you? JiaoJiao easily offers us the following:Consider the material we are consuming...are we educating ourselves about cultures different from our own in books, social media and movies?Cultivate relationships over a coffee, a tea or at your children's activities. Finding a common denominator and expanding this to a relationship provides valuable lessons for each of us.Take specific interest and time to learn about meaningful cultural events associated with a culture different from yours. For example, in 2022, pay close attention to Chinese holidays and festivals.As each of us become more aware of the “other”, we treat them with care, concern and compassion - as we would want to be treated. JiaoJiao encourages us to change the narrative about Asians with understanding, acceptance and respect.Resources for this episode:JiaoJiao Shen - LinkedInAsian American Pacific Islander history•Find Mindy on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindyCorporonLLCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindycorporon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindyCorporonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindycorporon/•This channel is made possible because of listeners just like you. If you would like to support the channel with your tax-deductible contribution on an ongoing basis or through a one-time gift, head over to ExperienceOfTheSoul.com/support.Real Grief - Real Healing is copyright 2021, Mindy Corporon. All Rights Reserved. Our theme music is composed by Dave Kropf and used with permission.The Experience of the Soul Podcast Channel is a production of 818 Studios.

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” - Hebrews 11:1. This is the verse I think of when Dr. Hal and Julie Hanson and their beloved son, Jeff, come to mind.With one look at the Jeff Hanson Art website you will find the chunky texture and screaming colors that have been the signature style of Jeff and his team, also known as mom and dad. Since he blossomed into an artist through happenstance, perseverance and a desire to share kindness with others one piece of art at a time Jeff's art has been sought after by charity auctions and high profile celebrities, including Sir Elton John.Born with Neurofibromatosis, Jeff would lose enough of his sight by the age of 12 that his parents understood they would need to find adjustments in their dream bank. Jeff wouldn't drive a car or be able to see the stars in the sky but he would leave a legacy of kindness and beauty as well as donate over $1 million dollars to philanthropic causes by the age of 21.Jeff, Hal and Julie touched my life by entering our story at a seriously difficult time. You can hear a piece of the heartache and rescue by listening to podcast episode 25, “What Constitutes Your Palette of Joy?” or read about their genuine love of others in my book, Healing a Shattered Soul. The Hanson family joined the tribe of humans who were the right people to have around us when we needed someone to help carry the grief and sorrow of losing my father and oldest son, Reat, to hate and violence.I know the great lessons discussed and shared in this podcast will resonate with you. Luckily many of these and more can be found in a book Dr. Hal Hanson published in 2013 titled, “Lessons from CLOD; An Inspiring Story of Art, Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship”.Jeff's art is quite amazing and yet during his life, he won awards for philanthropy, kindness and generosity highlighting the character of his soul not his paintings. Jeff lives on in his parents, their family and friends, my heart and luckily in his art, too.“Every act of kindness helps create kinder communities, more compassionate nations and a better world for all...even one painting at a time.” - Jeff HansonResources for this episode:The Church of the ResurrectionCBS Sunday Morning - Inner VisionChildren's Tumor FoundationPost Traumatic Stress Disorder assistance•Find Mindy on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindyCorporonLLCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindycorporon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindyCorporonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindycorporon/•This channel is made possible because of listeners just like you. If you would like to support the channel with your tax-deductible contribution on an ongoing basis or through a one-time gift, head over to ExperienceOfTheSoul.com/support.Real Grief - Real Healing is copyright 2021, Mindy Corporon. All Rights Reserved. Our theme music is composed by Dave Kropf and used with permission.The Experience of the Soul Podcast Channel is a production of 818 Studios.

One of our favorite things about being an Awesome is how we are all on a journey to knowing and doing better! This week's conversation guides us all gently further down that path. Meg invites Awesome Mindy Brouse (co-host of Bookend Homeschoolers podcast and co-host of Currently Reading podcast) to have a warm, candid discussion about how we can recognize the need for more inclusive play for kids with special or additional needs in our families, schools, and communities. You do not want to miss this conversation! And there's definitely a lot of bookish fun in Awesome of the Week!We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is texting with us! Through the Community app, we are able to send texts to our community and communicate back and forth via texting. No bots, no AI, just your friends at Sorta Awesome texting you!When you sign up to become a Super Star supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you'll get access to texting, over 150 bonus episodes to download and binge, new monthly episodes created just for our Super Stars (including our Sorta Spicy series!), and access to our exclusive Facebook group. All for $5/month!Sign up to become a Super Star Awesome here!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Nutrafol: Get $15 off your first month's subscription at Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code AWESOME. Free shipping on every order!Moink: Go to Moinkbox.com/AWESOME to get FREE bacon for a year Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the App Store or Google PlayGrove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and choose a FREE gift (with orders $30 or more).Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trialSHOW NOTES:Book boneRainbow Rowell's Any Way the Wind BlowsYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Mindy at bookendhomeschoolers.com and on Instagram!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I focused on kindness and interfaith understanding, not on white supremacists, after my father, William L Corporon MD and oldest son, Reat Underwood, were murdered on April 13, 2014, by a self-proclaimed neo-nazi. When prompted to click a link, engage in a live conversation, or watch any type of documentary pertaining to the hateful ideology that led to the murders of my beloved, I would physically remove myself from the situation. Already shattered, I had no intention of potentially harming myself further by giving time to this hateful rhetoric.My path of choice led me to meet Jon Willis, founder of Kansas City Interfaith Youth Alliance. We formed a partnership in hiring Clare Stern to oversee youth engagement and leadership in the areas of interfaith dialogue. Ms. Stern introduced me to the Parliament of the World Religions. In 2018, I found myself walking the halls of the Metro Toronto Convention Center as one of 8300 humans desiring to fulfill the theme of the seventh world-wide interfaith conference…”The Promise of Inclusion, the Power of Love”.I was stunned to find Pardeep Singh Kaleka, a kindred shattered soul, in conversation with a former white supremacist, Arno Michaelis. Unfortunately, Pardeep and I share the pain of losing our family members to violence ignited and fueled by hate. As the author of, The Gift of our Wounds, Pardeep found opportunities for post traumatic growth and healing after the murders of his own father and friends at the Sikh Temple in Oakcreek, Wisconsin on August 5, 2012.Taking on the role of family and temple communicator only hours after a gunman took the lives of six on location and a seventh, who died in 2020 from his wounds, Pardeep found that sharing the stories and lives of his father and friends was a natural path for him.As a former law enforcement officer and educator, Pardeep wanted to control the narrative providing empowerment to his Sikh community. By directing attention to what they COULD do after the murders rather than focusing on them being victims of hate he asked himself and others to redefine forgiveness. Relying on the three tenets of Sikhism 1. meditation upon and devotion to the Creator, 2. truthful living, and 3. service to humanity, Pardeep was instrumental in founding Serve 2 Unite.Currently, a trauma clinician and the Executive Director of the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee, Pardeep shares with me in episode 36, “Making His Child a Priority, Saved Their Lives”, his own desire for humans to heart-speak; speaking from one heart to another. He continues to place a high priority on allowing mental health and faith health to walk hand in hand.Isn't this what scriptures from the Bible, Torah, Quran, and the Adi Granth tell us? Each of these religious sources also provide an avenue for forgiveness.Try it.•Find Mindy on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindyCorporonLLCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindycorporon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindyCorporonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindycorporon/•This channel is made possible because of listeners just like you. If you would like to support the channel with your tax-deductible contribution on an ongoing basis or through a one-time gift, head over to ExperienceOfTheSoul.com/support.Real Grief - Real Healing is copyright 2021, Mindy Corporon. All Rights Reserved. Our theme music is composed by Dave Kropf and used with permission.The Experience of the Soul Podcast Channel is a production of 818 Studios.

From April 7 to July 15, 1994, nine-year-old Jacqueline Murekatete witnessed the atrocities of the Rwandan genocide. In this episode, Jacqueline offers us the context in which CURRENT, yes current, religious and ethnic minorities are suffering.Jacqueline's responsibility to share her story and that of her family came to light when she met David Gewirtzman, a holocaust survivor, as a sophomore in a United States high school.David became a trusted friend, confidant and mentor to Jacqueline as they traveled widely speaking publicly about their personal knowledge relating to intolerance and hate.“From goals and dreams to being hunted for extermination”, is exactly how Jacqueline describes the dramatic change in her life when the Hutu government of Rwanda encouraged, to the point of implementation, the systemic murders of their neighbors, family members and friends who were ethnically, Tutsis - Jacqueline's heritage. Targeted because of their ethnicity, the Tutsi's were initially labeled as cockroaches and by the time the genocide began they were seen as inhuman.Has anyone treated you like a cockroach? Have you treated another like a cockroach?Jacqueline bravely represents her family and her ethnicity as the founder of the Genocide Survivors Foundation. Having lived in fear for her life, over the 100 day siege, she values our humanity in a deeper way than most.How is it that “in this day and age there are people who believe that other humans don't deserve to live? Genocides continue to be a major threat facing humanity”, Jacqueline shares with me in our conversation.This ideology of overpowering a person or person's due to their faith, ethnicity or gender has to be fought. Jacqueline explains what many know to be true, “we have the same God given right to exist.”Her friend and mentor, David Gewirtzman, is quoted as saying, “diversity is not adversity. Human diversity is an asset to be embraced.”Do you value diversity?If so, how do you REPRESENT that you value diversity?Jacqueline's passion to live for her family and to help others guided her path to the founding of the Genocide Survivors Foundation. “Live beyond yourself and with passion for others.” Jacqueline is a treasure in our midst. She offers us a light to peace with the call to focus on finding our own passions and pursuing them.Friends, what is your passion for others? Are you following this passion?Together, we are better.•Find Mindy on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindyCorporonLLCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindycorporon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindyCorporonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindycorporon/•This channel is made possible because of listeners just like you. If you would like to support the channel with your tax-deductible contribution on an ongoing basis or through a one-time gift, head over to ExperienceOfTheSoul.com/support.Real Grief - Real Healing is copyright 2021, Mindy Corporon. All Rights Reserved. Our theme music is composed by Dave Kropf and used with permission.The Experience of the Soul Podcast Channel is a production of 818 Studios.

In episode 33, “Our Teen in Crisis”, I read an excerpt from Healing a Shattered Soul, my faithful journey of courageous kindness after the trauma and grief of domestic terrorism.The loving arms of those who embraced our family during the most tragic and sorrowful time in our lives, from photojournalist Joe Shalmoni to Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick and Kathy Schikevitz, can be felt in my attempt to describe the importance of saying “yes” to those who offer assistance when we need it most.We are forever grateful to our middle school counselor, Candy Moore and Principal Roxana Rogers Lemon with the Blue Valley Middle School as they lifted Lukas from our sad and grieving home into their daily care.You will feel my worry, and frankly fear, concerning my own parenting of our 12-year-old Lukas. With the help of strangers and friends, we managed to see the sun each day while learning again to breathe, walk and find a smile.My gratitude is offered to the institutions such as the Anti-Defamation League of Washington D.C. and The Church of the Resurrection as they each shined their own light on the inspiration and hope our family desperately needed.Friends, sometimes, hope is all we have. Hope to have a pain-free heart, hope to find a meal, have clean water to drink and to see our loved ones again. I pray that Healing a Shattered Soul provides you a much needed piece of hope in your journey.Have hope that you can find the best healing path for you.Together we are better•Find Mindy on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindyCorporonLLCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindycorporon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindyCorporonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindycorporon/•This channel is made possible because of listeners just like you. If you would like to support the channel with your tax-deductible contribution on an ongoing basis or through a one-time gift, head over to ExperienceOfTheSoul.com/support.Real Grief - Real Healing is copyright 2021, Mindy Corporon. All Rights Reserved. Our theme music is composed by Dave Kropf and used with permission.The Experience of the Soul Podcast Channel is a production of 818 Studios.

Standing in line at a grocery store, I feel a tingling, a prickly feeling run up my spine. Initially, taking a breath to calm my reaction and then slowly turning to see what might have caused this sensation, I find myself staring into the eyes of a man staring back at me. My glaring at him with steady eyes and confidence, also portrayed in my posture, moves him to take a step away from me. He was following my nonverbal cues. I learned this technique in the T.A.K.E. DEFENSE class offered by The Ali Kemp Educational Foundation. Alexandra Elizabeth Kemp’s father, Roger Kemp, is my guest on episode 32, “Saving Lives is Ali Kemp’s Legacy”. Roger and Kathy Kemp’s own lives came crashing down on June 18, 2002, when their 19-year-old, first-born, vivacious, spirited, intelligent, beautiful and filled-with-life daughter, Ali was brutally murdered. A Blue Valley North High School graduate, Kansas State University sophomore and sorority sister in Pi Beta Phi, Ali was living a full and engaging life. She was a beloved older sister to two brothers, a friend to many, and sought after for leadership commitments and mission work abroad.For his efforts in creating The Ali Kemp Educational Foundation, T.A.K.E. DEFENSE and his work in the heartland region to help law enforcement flush out criminals, Roger received the Presidential Citizens Medal from President Obama in October 2011. While this event was a memorable occasion, Roger is quick to add he is equally as proud of the following accomplishments.To date, 69,000 girls and women, ages 12 to 90, have been trained in self-defense by martial arts expert and current holder of a 9th degree Black Belt, Jill Leiker, who also fills the role of Executive Director of the foundation named after Ali. Jill’s spouse, Bob Leiker joins her in curriculum creation for the T.A.K.E. DEFENSE course. Bob is an expert in self-defense and tactical training, holding his own 9th degree Black Belt. Roger shares with us the importance of tenacity and working with law enforcement as well as community to solve crimes. Hand in hand with the likes of legendary Alvin Brooks, Roger was instrumental in solving 11 homicides in the Kansas City metropolitan area during the same time he was searching for the monster who heinously stole Ali’s future. With the help of Lamar Advertising locally and nationally, truck drivers from the east coast to the west, Roger blanketed the United States with a composite sketch of the murder suspect. These efforts proved to be crucial in apprehending the suspect who was brought into custody, tried and convicted. You will find the book “Ali Was Here” a compelling read, while traversing the details of Roger and Kathy’s journey on behalf of their daughter.Now what? You can help save a life, too. Take an action by helping the efforts of The Ali Kemp Educational Foundation and their T.A.K.E. DEFENSE class with a financial donation…click here. Sharing his desire to save young girls and women from predators, Roger vows that by teaching them self-defense techniques, “not to fight but to get out of the situation and make it home”, his daughter’s compassion for life is a living legacy. Through his grief and healing journey, Roger’s powerful words ring clearly, “I get up every morning and fight the battle”. A battle he will fight until he meets Ali in Heaven.•Find Mindy on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindyCorporonLLCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindycorporon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindyCorporonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindycorporon/•This channel is made possible because of listeners just like you. If you would like to support the channel with your tax-deductible contribution on an ongoing basis or through a one-time gift, head over to ExperienceOfTheSoul.com/support.Real Grief - Real Healing is copyright 2021, Mindy Corporon. All Rights Reserved. Our theme music is composed by Dave Kropf and used with permission.The Experience of the Soul Podcast Channel is a production of 818 Studios.

On today's episode, Scott is joined by Mindy Henderson. Mindy is a motivational speaker, a podcaster, writer, singer and an adoptive parent who took on the Chinese Government. All while living life in a wheelchair.Mindy truly is an inspirational story of the fact that you can do anything no matter your obstacles!Find Mindy online at: http://www.mindyhendersonspeaks.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyhendersonspeaks.comPodcast: https://truthaboutthingsthatsuck.buzzsprout.comBe the Best Version of Yourself!Support The Show* Become a Patron and get exclusive content, We As merchandise and  support the amazing guests and conversations we bring you every week! http://www.patreon.com/starttalking* Buy Us A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/starttalking-Want To Start  A Podcast?Using the link below let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our showhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=303359-Join the conversation & Check out We As...Start Talking merchandise at https://weas.ca/Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube:https://www.instagram.com/we_as_starttalking/https://www.facebook.com/WeAsStartTalkinghttps://twitter.com/we_as_https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwtKEIMBrxzrH4lUvHFrFHASupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/starttalking)Farmly Canine Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/starttalking)

This episode shines a light on the beautiful Mindy Sperry. She is the current USA National Miss Ohio Miss queen and her platform is called MIR. It sheds some light on Mental Health Awareness and how she has personally dealt with it. Listen to hear all about her story and amazing tips! Find Mindy on Social Media! Instagram: unm_ohio_miss_2020 or m_sperry28 Facebook: Mindy Sperry --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicole-coker/message

Mindy is a columnist, blogger, wife, mother, grad student, Navy retiree and soon to be published author. She went from feeling lost after spending all of her adult life in the military to helping both men and women overcome difficult issues on her website, DearMindy.com. She faced the trauma of losing her mother to a serial killer, and now writes to help others. Find out how she reinvented herself, and her strategies for adapting to life post active duty. Find Mindy at https://dearmindy.com/https:/ Follow Mindy on Instagram at @dear.mindy Shattered Season 1 Episode 2: "The Cowboy Killer" https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Season-1/dp/B0752F1P8B Cowboy Killer info: https://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Fugitive-Cowboy-Mike-is-captured-1060492.php https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/2017/08/30/suspected-serial-killer-michael-john-cowboy-mike-braae-convicted-of-1-murder-and-sentenced-to-47-years-in-prison-suspected-of-at-least-3-more-murders/ https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/cowboy-mike-the-ladykiller/ https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/cowboy-mike-braae-convicted-of-2001-rape-murder-of-lacey-woman/