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Wellness Glow Up Podcast
CBD + Whole Plant Wellness with Yvonne Perez Emerson

Wellness Glow Up Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 38:28


Founder of Make & Mary, Yvonne Perez Emerson is all about holistic living, creativity, and community. She promotes a focus on healing with plants through cannabis, CBD, aromatherapy, herbs, and oils that truly promote holistic healing that also helps us to connect back to our lineage.  In this episode, Yvonne helps us to understand more about CBD, the structure of the plant itself as it relates to aids in our healing, and what we need to watch out for when purchasing CBD products. Yvonne also drops gems on the importance of mindfulness when utilizing plant medicine.   We also talk about: How Yvonne started creating products as a child  Her products' connection to her mother and grandmother The role that creativity plays in her business The difference between cannabis and CBD Her take on using the whole plant for her CBD products The down-low on flavonoids and terpenes in plants - and their healing properties How aromatherapy ties us back to our lineage Connect with us after the show at https://wellnessglowup.com/ (wellnessglowup.com!) Resources Want to go deeper and get a step-by-step guide or course for your wellness? We got you. Head to our shop at https://wellnessglowup.com/shop (wellnessglowup.com/shop) Connect with us for daily inspiration and reflection prompts at: Instagram.com/wellnessglowupmedia Pre-order Kayla's book Things I Could Never Thank You For on Kindle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098PL3F2Y/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Kayla+nedza&qid=1625587285&sr=8-1 (here) Make & Mary's website: https://makeandmary.com/ (https://makeandmary.com/) Follow Make & Mary on IG: @themakeandmary   This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

The WAN Show Podcast
The DEATH of Cloud Gaming - WAN Show February 5, 2021

The WAN Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 63:06


Start your build today at https://www.buildredux.com/linus Save 10% at Ridge Wallet with offer code LINUS at https://www.ridge.com/Linus Honey automatically applies the best coupon codes to save you money at different online checkouts, try it now at https://www.joinhoney.com/linus Check out Carpool Critics, our new movie podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt-oJR5teQIjOAxCmIQvcgA Timestamps (Courtesy of MattDog_222) 0:00 Intro with Google Stadia changing 1:49 Luke's take about Stadia 3:34 Linus's problem with what Google was doing 4:56 Talking about acquisition opportunities 6:38 Linus: The bigger problem with Stadia 8:24 One of the holy grail's of gaming: Fully destructible environments 9:50 Linus's prison escape simulator game idea 11:02 Game called "Teardown" discussion 11:53 The core idea of cloud gaming + Google lacking patience 13:26 Google's confusing mindset hypothetical example 14:22 Everyone knows games take a long time to develop (except Google) 16:05 GeForce Now has reached 6 Million members 16:48 Luke: Nvidia & Microsoft have good approaches 17:45 Xbox Series X example 18:40 Comparing to Nintendo Wii/Switch controller/accessory costs 19:59 Luke singing the song again + Linus trying to censor it live 20:26 Nvidia requiring companies to be transparent about RTX3000 specifications 21:57 Linus calling one of the writers about RTX3000 spec requirement 23:02 TDP not making much difference, but boost clocks are 25:01 Currently don't know much about the 80W vs. 150W (price, power usage, performance) 26:40 Luke enjoys Nvidia shooting themselves in the foot 27:44 What Linus thinks Nvidia needs (Intel like naming approach) 28:32 Is Linus still holding GME (Gamestop) stocks? (skip to 42:24) 29:05 Sponsor: Build Redux 30:28 Sponsor: Ridge Wallet 31:13 Sponsor: Honey 31:57 Luke tells us a story from his mom 34:18 Comparing old and current YouTube comments 36:23 Other people responding to comments for you 37:33 (Rumor) Apple VR Headset could cost $3,000 39:22 Linus worried about Apple's approach + How it might impact VR market 40:27 The Valve Index's VR problems comparison 42:24 Linus GME (Gamestop) stock update 44:34 (Floatplane chat) GPD video question 44:57 How Yvonne (wife) handled the GME stocks 47:28 Not LTT Store 48:14 LTTStore.com (New scarves) 49:54 Valve fined $4,000,000 on Steam controller 52:10 Linus: Gaming patents shouldn't last as long 54:18 NZXT Apologizes for safety issue on H1 case 56:30 Superchats 59:46 Linus's lifetime investments summary 1:02:17 Conclusion 1:02:41 Outro

Jewelry Journey Podcast
Episode 102: How America’s First Jewelry Curator Changed the Industry with Yvonne Markowitz, Curator & Author

Jewelry Journey Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 29:22


What you’ll learn in this episode: How Yvonne went from Egyptology intern to America’s first jewelry curator  Why jewelry needs to be placed in its historical context alongside other decorative arts Why it can be more difficult to get museum trustees to see the value of jewelry, and how Yvonne overcame that challenge How jewelry is an essential key to understanding history Yvonne’s upcoming publications and projects About Yvonne Markowitz Yvonne J. Markowitz is the Rita J. Kaplan and Susan B. Kaplan Curator Emerita of Jewelry, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA. Serving in the first curatorship of its kind in America, Markowitz oversaw the museum's exceptional collection of jewelry. She is also the past editor of the Journal of the American Society of Jewelry Historians, an editor of Adornment, the Magazine of Jewelry and Related Arts, co-director of the annual Adornment conference (ASJRA), and the author of numerous jewelry-related books and articles. Her books include Artful Adornments: Jewelry from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; The Jewels of Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin: A History of American Style and Innovation; and Jewels of Ancient Nubia (with Denise Doxey).  Additional Resources: Boston Museum of Fine Arts Website Boston Museum of Fine Arts Instagram Link to Book: “Imperishable Beauty Art Nouveau Jewelry” By: Yvonne J. Markowitz, Elyse Zorn Karlin Photos: Book: "Looking at Jewelry: A Guide to Terms, Styles and Techniques" By Susanne Gänsicke & Yvonne Markowitz Yvonne J. Markowitz A British Arts & Crafts brooch by John Paul Cooper -a leading figure in the Art& Crafts movement. Gold, ruby, moonstone, pearl, amethyst and chrysoprase, 1908

Growing Your Financial Advisory Practice | Insights for Financial Advisors, Planners and Investment Managers

You’re an expert in your field, but what do you do when you come across a planning situation that’s out of your depth? Today’s guest works with advisors and their clients to create better financial and retirement plans. Yvonne Martin-Morrison is a financial planner with Raymond James Ltd.’s Retirement and Financial Planning Group. In 2019, she was the winner of the PlanPlus Global Financial Planning Award for Canada. She provides planning services, advice, and tax intelligence for Raymond James advisors and their clients. Her work also involves creating educational materials, presentations, and publications to empower advisors and help them better serve their clients. Listen to the episode to find out what Yvonne has to say about her no-nonsense approach to financial planning, her principles of good financial planning, and how to approach decumulation. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Yvonne approaches working with advisors and their clients (5:25) When advisors should reach out to Yvonne for support (13:20) Overcoming clients’ objections to planning (17:35) Yvonne’s basic, no-nonsense definition of financial planning (19:45) Yvonne’s approach to decumulation in retirement (36:20) The power of principles (40:40) Common mistakes advisors make when bringing in an outside expert (50:45) Links and Resources: Raymond James Quotes by Yvonne Martin-Morrison: “It’s very important that I avoid getting lost in the details right at the beginning.” “What is the point of planning if you’re not implementing the strategies and solutions?” “When we get those outputs and those software results, that allow me to really dig into analysis. And I think that’s one of the challenges for a lot of advisors is they think an output is the end. For me, that’s the beginning.” Yvonne has been through it all as a financial advisor – from her uncertain rookie years to taking on some of the most complex situations in the business. Now, she steps in to help other advisors create integrated and comprehensive financial and retirement plans for their clients. Below, we’re sharing three key ideas that Yvonne has to share in this episode: How Yvonne approaches working with advisors and their clients Overcoming clients’ objections to financial planning The power of principles in retirement planning For the rest of the episode, find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher, or hit the link above. How Yvonne approaches working with advisors and their clients

Nurturing Habit
Manage your home the Agile way with Yvonne Marcus

Nurturing Habit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 54:06


Does your home feel chaotic, overwhelming, and like there’s constantly too many small things to keep track of, so you aren’t making any progress on any big goals or dreams? Yvonne Marcus teaches Agile project management methods to moms, so they can more efficiently run their homes. In this episode, she tells us all about what that means, the basics of how to do it, and the kind of results that her clients are seeing - like drinking coffee hot every morning, saving money, and watching their kids help solve their own behavior struggles. I mean, wow. And what I love about this is that it takes the weight of household management off the shoulders of the mom, where it usually sits. It increases communication and engages the other family members, even young kids, in taking ownership of personal and household responsibilities. And doesn’t that sound amazing? What you’ll hear in this episode what the heck is Agile project management and how can it be used to make your home life more efficient? How Yvonne manages to drink her coffee hot every morning Some ideas for functional chore charts for kids of all ages Why functional over pretty is so important how to handle big goals vs. small goals and goals at different ages how and why you need to delegate a lot more work to your family - and why that is so hard how Yvonne schedules her self-care on the family schedule every day how to identify values and a mission statement for your family the two questions Yvonne asks her kids to get real insight on their day Links for this show: Complete show notes for Episode 49 Sign up to get notified about the upcoming self-care class. Connect with Doña on Instagram Get the Get Back In Control Of Your Life workbook and get regular updates about the podcast Work with Doña - email me a note with what is currently frustrating you and how you'd like your life to feel. I'll reply with the next step in the process. 

Relationships! Let's Talk About It with Pripo Teplitsky
Taking Responsibility In Your Relationship

Relationships! Let's Talk About It with Pripo Teplitsky

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 45:19


My wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky is a brilliant artist, originally from Denmark, who creates art such as tapestries, paintings, and other eccentric pieces from diverse materials. She is the owner of Artsy Goddess Studio, an upcycled clothing business using high-quality second-hand clothing. She is also passionate about empowering women to express themselves through the workshops and gatherings she hosts in Black Mountain, North Carolina.   Yvonne joins me today to share how we take accountability and responsibility in our relationship and discuss how you can repair your relationships faster through self-soothing. We share a recent story about how we resolved a conflict regarding sexual intimacy and the power of accountability and apology when done correctly. We also discuss the different ways to shift your negativity and feelings of irritation into feelings of appreciation for your partner.     “We have to take responsibility here and play our part.” - Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky       This week on Relationships! Let’s Talk About It:   Working on our responses versus focusing on what we don’t like about the other person. When is it notthe right time to work things out? How to get a positive response from your partner during an argument. How to repair your disagreement well with your spouse. How Yvonne ‘shakes off’ my serious energy to find her own equilibrium. Questions to ask yourself to stay focused on your “side of the net.” An empowering strategy that allows parties to own their experience, emotions, and behavior. Ways to take care of yourself during a disagreement. How incompatibilities regarding your sexual relationship can be a cause of strife. How to intentionally create a positive default image of your partner to help address the challenging things that come up in your relationship. Habits to cultivate to inspire your partner to step up and be a better spouse. The ratio between the positive reactions for each negative comment.       Connect with Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky:   Artsy Goddess Studio Website     Sponsored by Gyro Creative   Transform your brand identity with Gyro Creative. Gyro Creative is a Detroit-based identity studio helping businesses, brands, and groups express their values through strategic brand development and design. Incite action, build culture, unite your community, and inspire change with your brand and brand message.   For more information or to start your brand identity transformation journey, visit www.GyroCreative.com     Let’s Talk About It!   Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Relationships! Let’s Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.   If you have a relationship question you’d love to have answered, visit our podcast page to leave us a voice message. Your question may be featured on a future episode!   Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook at HeartShare Counseling, join our Relationships! Let’s Talk About It Facebook group, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships.   And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page!   Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk   Relationships! Let’s Talk About It is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.com

Process to Profitability
101| Creating a Planner & Launching a Product on Indiegogo

Process to Profitability

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 49:56


Today I’m talking with Yvonne Heimann about launching a product on Indiegogo. She is really honest about getting started in the planner industry and what that was like, talking through the manufacturing and production process, and discussing marketing her product launch. We talk about launching not going as planned, but making adjustments as you go. This is my first episode back from maternity leave, so I’m really excited to jump back into this season and bring you all new guests and topics! Topics Discussed: The design of the Bulletproof Business Planner and how it came to be Breaking into a new industry The manufacturing and production process and its challenges Making changes to your product based on customer feedback Why it’s important to know your target market How Yvonne is helping her customers get the most out of their planners Marketing for a product launch and using Indiegogo Making adjustments to a plan based on how a launch is going Resources Discussed: Alibaba Copper Bottom Design The Digital Gal Indiegogo Kickstarter Action Steps: Network within the industry you want to be in Just start somewhere Find people around you to encourage you Connect with Yvonne: As a web designer and business efficiency coach who runs multiple businesses, Yvonne has over 10 years of experience organizing, strengthening, and streamlining businesses into profitability and success. She was born and raised in Germany where she caught the entrepreneurial bug early on, working in her parents’ business and owning her own pub by the tender age of 22. Yvonne left the safety net and security she had in Germany to pursue her own dreams. Since moving to the US in 2007, Yvonne’s goal has been to help empower entrepreneurs so they can successfully run a sustainable business while also enjoying life. Her own life-changing challenge came in 2014 when she lost her husband to cancer. Yvonne was determined to resume her passion for building “bulletproof businesses” that can withstand anything. Website Bulletproof Business Planner Indiegogo Campaign Facebook Instagram

CanInnovate
E75: Understanding What Change Really Is With Yvonne Akpoveta

CanInnovate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 35:45


Yvonne is a Change Strategist and Change Leadership Advocate with over 17 years of change experience helping professionals and organizations to implement and transition through change.     SUBSCRIBE TO CANINNOVATE iTunes| iHeart | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | SoundCloud     She is genuinely passionate about change and has worked with a broad range of organizations globally to help lead and manage their Strategic, Technology and Regulatory Change Initiatives. She is also the founder of The Change Leadership, a series of events and conferences focused on preparing leaders, change professionals and organisations to lead change in today's fast-paced and disruptive business environment.     Episode Overview:   How Yvonne’s passion for change, comes from a pain point Did you know that 50% of existing jobs will disappear, but more jobs will be created The importance of reading the writing on the wall & how employees can get prepared for it We chat about the future of work and how organizations can start to think differently Essential leadership DNA & soft skills needs to include empathy, EI & collaboration I even learned a new term.. Ambivert in between an Extrovert and introvert There are so many things that you’ll learn on this episode with Yvonne.   "Your home should always rise to meet you" - Oprah Winfrey     About Change the Leadership:   The Change Leadership envisions a future where a new type of leadership ideology thrives. One in which leaders of organizations and governments bridge emergent technology and innovation with the sustainability of employees, customers, the communities in which they do business, in the face of change, and are benevolently rewarded for doing so. Our purpose is to foster a culture of change leaders who respond better and faster to the uncertainties stemming from disruption, innovation and technology permeating all industry sectors in a rapidly changing world.     Recommended Resources:   Tools Recommendation: Audible Blinkist.com BrainFood Book Club Book Recommendation: Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson Captivology by Ben Parr This is Marketing by Seth Godin Yvonne's Book: The Change You Want! Change Your Mindset, and Change Your Life The Change Your Want! Career Booster Guide & Workbook The Change You Want! Business Start-up Guide and Workbook     Connect with Yvonne:   Website: TheChangeLeadership.com and YvonneRukeAkpoveta.com LinkedIn: Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta Twitter: @OliveBlueInc and @TheChangeLead Instagram: @yvonnerakpoveta Facebook: Olive Blue Inc

Relationships! Let's Talk About It with Pripo Teplitsky
Managing Conflict in Partnerships

Relationships! Let's Talk About It with Pripo Teplitsky

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 51:31


My wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky is the founder of Artsy Goddess Studio, an upcycled clothing design business in Black Mountain. Yvonne empowers women to express themselves and helps them discover and connect with their unique authenticity as the host of women’s gatherings at her home each month and through voice empowering workshops. In addition to her work with empowering women, she also works with me to co-facilitate couple’s workshops designed to support couples and partners while helping them develop deeper connections and stronger relationships.   Yvonne joins me today to share a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our relationship and share how we manage conflicts and settle disagreements in our marriage. We dive into the origins of our unhealthy response patterns and identify the unhealthy behaviors that should be dealt with as soon as possible. We also discuss what to do when someone flares up and share several great strategies that will help you manage conflicts in your relationships and transform behaviors for the better.     “Our relationship is a living organism that has its own life. We have to nourish that.” - Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky     This week on Relationships! Let’s Talk About It:   How we handled conflicts in our relationship early on. Why managing conflict is a better focus than resolving conflicts. Why conflicts around money are often considered ‘unresolvable’. How my perspective on money - and its use - differs from Yvonne’s and how we manage this conflict instead of trying to resolve it. The importance of being curious and interested about your partner’s perspective on a conflict or problem. The impact of wallowing and getting stuck in a problem or conflict. The importance of feeding positivity into your relationship - especially during a conflict. The art of apologizing and how it helps you manage conflicts in your relationship. The importance of taking accountability and responsibility for your mistakes during a disagreement. An example of how we resolved a conflict related to my frequent mistake of putting dirty dishes with clean dishes in the dishwasher. The importance of understanding the underlying issues that come up during a disagreement or conflict. Why contempt is considered the number one poison in a relationship. Why it’s important for parents to model healthy communication during conflicts. How Yvonne’s upbringing led to how she used to manage and deal with conflict. How to set safe guidelines around how you will manage disagreements in your relationships. The difference between having an intense emotion around a problem or issue and yelling. Why yelling is notan effective way to address problems, issues, or conflicts and what to do instead. Strategies we use to calm down during a heated disagreement. Why stress does not always equate being productive or working hard on your relationship. The importance of couples encouraging each other to take care of themselves and nurture themselves. Guarding yourself against the Four Horsemen. What cross-complaining is and some examples. Why you shouldn’t bring up “deal breakers” during a heated conversation - unless you’re truly ready to end the relationship. Tips on how to ensure that you share the power, time, and space with your partner. The power of touch and the right attitude when touching your partner. Why it’s important to talk about agreements on how you will fight and when to do it.     Connect with Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky:   Artsy Goddess Studio     Playful Voice Empowering Workshop   Embrace the power of your voice. Join my wife and facilitator, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, for the Playful Voice Empowering Workshop, an empowering experience to unlock your natural superpower in a safe group environment. Using gentle movement and supportive expressive techniques such as guided voice strategies, Yvonne takes you on an empowering journey - teaching you how to use your voice to quickly and effectively recenter and realign with your awareness, release emotional energy, and accelerate your spiritual connection.   Embark on an empowering inner-journey and discover the power of your voice. Join Yvonne for the Playful Voice Empowering Workshop, conveniently held at the beautiful Light Center dome in Black Mountain, NC.   Location: United Research Light Center in Black Mountain, NC. Date:April 7, 2019 Time:2pm to 4pm Fee:$15 - $20   All are welcome. No previous experience necessary. For more information, visit the Artsy Goddess Studio website.     Join Us for The Power of Appreciation Workshop for Couples   Join Pripo and his wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, on Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Asheville, NC to learn the secrets of unlocking the Power of Appreciation in your relationships. Genuine appreciation, regardless of how simple or profound, has been proven to bring an immediate shift in the quality and closeness of loving relationships. The Power of Appreciation Workshop for Couples will teach you the necessary skills and fundamental process of enriching your relationship with your partner, deepening the connection, and enhancing the flow of positive.   To learn more about The Power of Appreciation Workshop for Couples, and to register, visit HeartShare Counseling & Consulting PC or call (828) 712-8398.   Let’s Talk About It!   Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Relationships! Let’s Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.   Don’t forget to visit our website, join us on Facebook at HeartShare Counseling and Relationships! Let’s Talk About It , and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships.   And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page!   Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk     Relationships! Let’s Talk About It is produced by Podcraft. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Podcraft.com

Unclassified Woman
56: Dreaming of a Life Unlived with Yvonne John

Unclassified Woman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2018 42:02


How are you supposed to deal with the intense grief that accompanies the disappointment and shock of an unexplained infertility diagnosis? What if you’ve finally found the one person with whom you REALLY WANT to have a child? Yvonne’s story covers these emotions and more as she shares the circumstances that have transpired to alter what she thought was her perfect life. After taking a break to move back to the UK after 20 years living in Australia, I’m back with the podcast, sharing the stories and the healing experiences found in the lives of unclassified women. My guest today is Yvonne John, who is based in the UK and the author of Dreaming of a Life Unlived, the stories and portraits of women who are childless by circumstance. The book highlights women who are coming to terms with their grief and moving toward fulfilling lives without children. "I was the person sitting with my head down, feeling embarrassed and ashamed and not worthy to belong. I then became someone who has been accepted now for everything I am. It’s just fantastic." Yvonne was never sure if she wanted children, but she knew there was the expectation that she would get married and have a family, in that order. Somewhere between her dreams of travelling and experiencing what life had to offer, she wished for the perfect family, which for her would be comprised of a husband and four children. By the time she reached her 30’s, this dream had lost its momentum, and when she reached her mid-30’s, she’d given up on this dream of being a wife and mother. Because of her past, Yvonne decided it was now time to live by her choices. She believed the opportunity to become a wife and mother had passed her by, so it was now time for her to move on to something new. However, it wasn’t until she met her husband at age 38 that her faith in love was reignited. Maybe she could have a family after all? What you’ll hear in this episode: Yvonne’s background: married for 8 years and tried to conceive for 3 years, and then an unexplained infertility diagnosis, with a the distressing conclusion: there's no obvious reason why you can't have children. "I was surprised at how emotional I got at the “unexplained infertility” diagnosis. My heart sank and I knew that I wasn’t going to be a mum. I went home and cried and I couldn’t even talk about it." She had been ambivalent about having children until she met and married her husband, finally realising that they wanted to share a child together. The emotional heartbreak when she realised her dream was NOT going to happen. She couldn’t be around children or those who were pregnant. She blamed herself, carried immense shame and guilt, and couldn’t make sense of it all. Since Yvonne had also experienced two abortions in her 20’s, she thought her infertility was a result of those choices she had made back then. How she felt the pressure from friends and family and the difficulty in explaining what was happening. Explaining her situation was hard because it opened the door to those emotions for others. It wasn’t just the difficulty of wanting to have a child, but wanting to have a child with the husband she had finally found later in life. The emotional journey when people would say, “Why don’t you ‘just adopt’?”---like that’s an easy process to go through How she found Gateway Women to be a helpful place to accept and normalise what she was feeling, even though she didn’t at first understand the emotions as GRIEF. How the grief in telling your own story gives others permission to share and opens doors to the healing process. How Yvonne wrote a letter to her younger self and gave permission to forgive herself. The common threads of the stories in her book: why she wanted each woman to have a voice and be heard in a deep and powerful way, giving a platform and courage and control over infertility. The commonalities of grief and sadness for all women who go through these experiences. The differences Yvonne noticed between hearing white women talk about grief and how women of colour discussed the topic. The Reignite Weekend, for women of colour, whose grief is represented in a different way, mostly because of the culture they were brought up in, especially because of the language used about “God’s will”. Why Yvonne felt the hurt, thinking that God didn’t love her enough or think she deserved to be a mother---that she wasn’t “good enough” Yvonne’s greatest gifts that she's now experienced to heal her grief: public speaking opportunities, self-expression, love, kindness, and acceptance from other women. Through what she found at Gateway Women, women can be with others in the same places of grief and find the light at the end of the tunnel. We also discuss abortion - another taboo subject that we need to discuss more openly. Resources: Find Yvonne John at her blog: https://findingmyplanb.wordpress.com/about/ Find Yvonne's book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dreaming-life-unlived-Yvonne-John/dp/1526201216 I do hope you enjoyed this episode and would be so grateful if you could subscribe on Itunes and leave a review so that more women can find this podcast. Find more episodes at: www.michellemariemcgrath.com