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Welcome to another great episode of the Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast! Guy and Elisa Dillon of Southern Jewelry News sit down with Melissa Pierce of Pierce Custom Jewelers in Lake Mary, Florida. This episode gets into the artistry, trust and community that makes Pierce Custom Jewelers so special. Melissa shares the story behind the family business she co-owns with her husband Lance, a master jeweler with over 34 years experience. Melissa talks about how her career went from corporate consulting to jewelry making and how she earned her graduate gemology degree. Together Melissa and Lance have built a business based on trust and offer a mix of fine jewelry and custom designs that reflect their clients lives and memories. Melissa talks about the care that goes into each piece from understanding a client's lifestyle to using CAD design and gemological microscopes. She also talks about their honesty policy where every item on their website is physically in their store – no bait and switch here. Throughout the conversation Melissa talks about the challenges of modern jewelry retail such as educating clients on lab grown versus mined diamonds and managing changing client expectations. She shares stories of helping clients through big decisions like choosing engagement rings that balance sentimental value with practicality. A big part of the conversation is about the Pierces' community involvement. With clients spanning three generations Pierce Custom Jewelers is all about trust and relationships. Melissa shares a story about turning away a client who was uncomfortable with her ring being resized and then seeing that client come back as a loyal customer – proof of their integrity based business. In addition to jewelry Melissa talks about the creative passions she and Lance share including their love of music. Listeners get a special treat at the end of the episode – a piano performance by Melissa herself. Whether you're a jeweler looking for inspiration, a client curious about custom jewelry or someone who loves stories of artistry and connection this episode has you covered.  Listen now! Check out more episodes of the Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast.   Brought to you by: Southern Jewelry News: https://southernjewelrynews.com/ Jewelry Store Marketers: https://jewelrystoremarketers.com/ Learn more about the Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast https://southernjewelrynews.com/podcast Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform:  • Apple Podcast = https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my.-..  • Amazon Music/Audible = https://www.audible.com/pd/Pearls-of.-.. • iHeartRadio = https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-pe... • Spotify = https://open.spotify.com/show/6IU1OHw... • Google Podcast = https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...

What started out as an average winter morning ended up being one that would change everything in Melissa Pierce's life. She went to wake up her husband Dave for their son's basketball game and found him unresponsive. Dave had died during the night and the cause of death was never determined. Melissa jumped into figuring out logistics - planning a memorial, getting her sons to school, moving their family, working a full-time job - but eventually she had to figure out herself. It meant focusing on what she was thinking, feeling, and needing in her grief. That shift to prioritizing self-care ended up changing everything, again.  We discuss How Melissa and Dave met and fell in love  The process of adopting their two sons  How the shock of Dave's sudden death led to what Melissa calls “Zombie mode”  Being the person who found Dave when he died and how that impacted her grief  Grieving when the cause of death is undetermined  The financial, logistical, and emotional reality of being a solo parent  Having to tell her sons that their dad died  When Melissa started to feel her feelings in grief  The physical toll of grief  Where Melissa turned for support  How prioritizing self-care changed everything  The origin story of the Widow Squad community  Melissa is the author of Filled With Gold: A Widow's Story, co-founder of The Widow Squad community, and co-host of The Widow Squad podcast.  Listen to The Widow Squad podcast Episode 41- Holidays and Grief: Strategies to Get Through the Holidays After Your Spouse Dies. 

Well, this is it! The last episode of Widow 180: The Podcast! But this is not really the end, my friends. You see, we've moved all of our latest episodes to The Widow Squad Podcast, where we bring you a new episode each every week.Check out our latest episode here: https://widowsquad.comI'm joined by my co-hosts Melissa Pierce and Kim Murray, where we share the latest amazing interviews, resources, tips and advice about all things widowhood, to help and support you during this extremely difficult time in life. You don't have to walk this path alone, so be sure to subscribe to The Widow Squad Podcast so you don't miss the encouragement and inspiration you need!Other ways we can help: Become a member of our exclusive online community, The Widow Squad community, and join us for LIVE weekly Zoom calls, workshops and materials to help you navigate through grief and step into a new life of purpose and joy!Check out https://widowsquad.com to get more info.Stop waiting for your life to start again! We know you have the courage and confidence to live the life you deserve and we are here to help you get there!Get our FREE Guide about how to have a better relationship with grief and start feeling better today. Get the guide at https://widowsquad.com/resources

Widow Squad Podcast co-host, Melissa Pierce, shares her inspiring story and offers valuable insights on widowhood, resilience, and the power of finding support. It's important to surround yourself with people who truly understand what you're going through and can speak the language of grief and loneliness. Meliss speaks this language beautifully.Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the significance of community and acknowledging the multifaceted nature of grief. Melissa's poignant narrative underscores the power of understanding and empathy in navigating the path to healing.Key topics in this episode include:The importance of surrounding yourself with a community that understands your experiencesTaking small steps toward healingRecognizing the complexities of griefGet the full transcript and more here: https://widowsquad.com/widow-squad-host-melissa-pierce

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Summary:Is it possible to thrive after you lose someone you love? Perhaps not right away, but I (Kathy) can speak for myself and tell you that I feel I am thriving at this point of 5 years from the death of my husband. For now, the "How" is not important, it is merely the fact that it is, I believe, possible. One essential ingredient is community - the people in my life that helped. Melissa Pierce tells us today of a new online (at one point to be face to face) community - The Widow Squad (www.widowsquad.com).  They have all made the journey, are still journeying, and invite you to walk with them. Details:Melissa was widowed overnight at the age of 44 when her husband Dave didn't wake up on a cold Saturday morning in 2011. As a solo-parent to their two sons, Melissa knew she had to take care of herself first so she could care for her kids - they needed her support more than ever - so she began the work of processing her deep grief and practicing radical self-care to move forward. Melissa has rebuilt her life and established - for the very first time - a deeper knowledge of herself. She is a testament to trusting her gut and standing behind her choices.      Contact: www.asiliveandgrieve.com info@asiliveandgrieve.com Facebook:  As I Live and GrieveInstagram:  @asiliveandgrieve To Reach Melissa: www.widowsquad.com melissa@filledwithgold.orgCredits: Music by Kevin MacLeod 

What's a widow to do on the "death-iversary" day...aka the "spirit day" as we call it in the Widow Squad? This is Episode 4 of the WidowSquad Podcast, a brand new podcast where we introduce a topic, related to widowhood, of course, and share our experience and advice to listeners! I am so excited to be a part of this incredible new podcast with fellow hosts, Kim Murray and Melissa Pierce!  New episodes of The WidowSquad Podcast will be released every Thursday so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a thing! In today's episode we chat about: ~ acknowledging the date with family, friends, and kids ~ reflecting on memories that help keep their spirit alive. ~ Embracing the feelings, it's ok to feel sad and to grieve, no matter how much time has passed. Check out https://www.widowsquadpodcast.com  Also, registration is opening up THIS WEEK for the Healing Hearts Retreat for Widows happening May5-7, 2023! Get all the details and sign up at https://www.widow180.com/retreat   Join us in the WidowSquad community for connection, weekly meeting, and awesome guest speakers, as well as tons of resources and inspiration each month! Go to https://www.widow180.com/membership Email me: jen@widow180.com  

Hands down, the NUMBER 1 side effect of grief is LONELINESS!  This is why we wanted to talk to you guys about it! So, I've collaborated with Kim Murray of Widow 411 and Melissa Pierce of Filled With Gold for a presentation called Kicking Loneliness To The Curb! It happens LIVE tonight October 12, 2022 at 7PM EST! Sign up here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/633de8706028d4d1c71edd94 See you tonight!  

In this episode I had the privilege to talk with Melissa Pierce.  She is and author, podcast host and the founder of Filled with Gold website where she advocates for widows moving forward.  She shares her widowhood journey while raising two sons and learning to move forward.  Self care, putting her needs first and choosing what gives her purpose were keys to her growth.  She is a delight to know and her message for other widows is helpful and inspiring.  Cheers to you Melissa!

This week's Filled With Gold Widow Podcast is a short one - a holiday message from Melissa and an announcement! Hear about what's upcoming in the new year and a powerful message on self-care. You are worthy of being taken care of. This episode is brought to you by: Filled With Gold monthly self-care subscription box for widows. Hand-selected items to nurture the body, mind, and spirit after the loss of a spouse.  Made for widows with love by a widow. filledwithgold.org

It's back again and I am so excited! This is a special episode we call the WidowBiz Weekend Edition where listeners and supporters of the podcast can call in and advertise their biz! I applaud all of the women who called in to participate this year! I know how hard you all work to support your families. Let's show all these ladies some extra love and support this holiday season and buy from each other to support a widow-owned biz! Here's the list of advertisers from this episode: 1. Kathleen Starr - selling Pomifera products. Go to www.pomifera.com/kathleenstarr and join her FB page at A Guiding Starr 2. Melissa Pierce - self-care subscription boxes for widows. Go to www.filledwithgold.org 3. Lori Michelle - Lori's Waitress Service - www.loriswaitresservice.com 4. Jenny Stults - Author of the memoir Carry On Castle available on Amazon 5. Leo Donnell - One Happy Widow - The 28 Day Grief Pivot Course - go to www.onehappywidow.com/pivot 6. Brandi Lewark - Red Aspen - nails and tanning products - Go to www.redaspenlove.com and brandilewark_redaspen 7. Tina Murphy - Widow's Wallet - widow finance coach - Instagram @widowswallet If YOU would like to advertise YOUR biz on the podcast, please reach out to me! DM me on IG @widow_180 Email me at jen@widow180.com Please share with other widows and leave a rating and review for the podcast!

Melissa Pierce was widowed overnight at the age of 44 when her husband Dave didn't wake up on a cold Saturday morning in 2011. As a solo parent to their two sons, Melissa knew she had to take care of herself first so she could care for her kids - they needed her support more than ever - so she began the work of processing her deep grief and practicing self-care to move forward. She is a testament to trusting her gut and standing behind her choices. Melissa is an author, founder and creator of Filled With Gold monthly self-care support boxes for widows, and host of the Filled With Gold Widow podcast. She is happily remarried to her husband-in-this-life, Sean, and they now call the Oregon coast home. Contact Meliessa Pierce and find out more about the self-care support boxes for widow, her book and her podcast: https://www.filledwithgold.org/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi for coaching or to be a guest: http://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Welcome to a Monday Mini Dose Episode!  I'm starting this week by sharing some short but sweet stories of love after loss from some previous podcast guests. The first story comes from Amanda Capps who I interviewed in Episode 53 of the podcast. Be sure to go back and listen to that full episode! Next, we'll hear from Melissa Pierce who I interviewed in Episode 45 of the podcast. She had a unique approach to finding love again! Have you been thinking about dating again but DON'T KNOW WHERE TO EVEN BEGIN? I wanna help! Sign up for the Widow 180 FIND LOVE AGAIN Challenge at www.widow180.com/challenge If you're not sure you're ready to date yet, TAKE OUR QUIZ to find out... www.widow180.com.ck.page/datingquiz And join our FB group at Widow 180 Community!

After the death of her husband, Melissa searched for support in many places. Later, she wrote about her experience in Filled With Gold, A Widow's Story. Now, Melissa has started company that offers self-care support boxes for widows. Learn more at: https://filledwithgold.org./ Learn more about the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: Butler Coach: https://www.butlercoach.com/ Pierce Chemical: https://www.piercechemical.com/  

Welcome to the Filled With Gold - Widow Podcast!  This show puts you in touch with expert resources to support you in moving forward after the death of your spouse and life partner.  In this episode, Melissa shares: - her story of widowhood - how she chose the funky theme music for the podcast - what "Filled With Gold" means  - self-care tips - why you'll want to tune in each week! Melissa and her guests are here for you every other Thursday to share their stories, advice, and wisdom to help widows move toward a life they can thrive in. Take care of yourself and thanks for listening. Links www.filledwithgold.org This episode is brought to you by: Filled With Gold monthly self-care subscription box for widows. www.filledwithgold.org Follow Melissa & all things Filled With Gold Widow on Instagram and Facebook!

This week on the Finding Fertile Ground podcast, I interview Melissa Pierce, who I met through Rock Voices Portland, a 140-voice strong rock choir led by my friends Mark and Caley Barstow. Rock Voices' theme is “healing through song,” which Melissa and I discuss on this podcast. Melissa was faced with a huge crisis in her 40s: she lost her beloved husband unexpectedly and became a single mom in that moment. Now she dedicates her time to supporting other widows, providing the support and guidance she wished she had when she first became a widow.Melissa grew up not too far from where I did in Tigard, Oregon. She met her husband Dave when they became roommates and then fell in love with each other. After experiencing infertility, they decided to foster children to adopt. They adopted their two sons, Brad and Bryce, and became a family.When Dave got a great job opportunity to teach music in eastern Oregon, they moved to LaGrande. Melissa was able to work remotely and Dave began teaching in a nearby town. The boys settled in, and the family benefited from a tight-knit community that helped them raise their two sons.One night after a dinner out with friends, Dave wasn't feeling well. He went to bed early and suggested Melissa sleep on the couch so she wouldn't catch whatever he had. In the morning, Melissa found him dead in their bed.Suddenly thrown into widowhood in her 40s with two young sons to raise, Melissa experienced shock, despair, and depression, eventually finding she was seeking solace in alcohol. Even though their community in eastern Oregon rallied behind them in the aftermath of Dave's death, Melissa decided to move back to Tigard to be closer to her family.A year and a half later, she missed having a partner. She wrote down everything she wanted in a partner and sent her intention out into the world. Soon she met Sean, and he fulfilled 83 percent of her list!  Listen to the podcast to hear their wonderful love story. Melissa found great solace and healing in music and other forms of self-care. She sought out a way to sing again, since she and Dave used to sing together, and landed on Rock Voices, where she was delighted to befriend other widows.Now Melissa's sons are grown and she's using what she has learned to help other widows. She is creating the resources she wished she had back in 2011. She has written a book about what she learned, Filled with Gold, and has a subscription box for widows. On her website you'll also find a self-care guide for widows and another one that teaches you how to support widows in your life.Next week on the Companies That Care podcast, I interview I'm switching up my schedule a bit and featuring Lisa Schroeder, founder and owner of hometown favorite Mother's Bistro and Bar here in Portland, Oregon. I've long been a huge fan of Mother's and Lisa, and she has long used her restaurant space for causes she believes in. The Finding Fertile Ground podcast is brought to you by Fertile Ground Communications. If you enjoyed this podcast, please give us a rating and subscribe to hear our next episode. Contact us if you can use some help with your writing, editing, communications, or marketing. With 30 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry, I am passionate about sustainability and corporate citizenship, equity & inclusion, businesses that use their power for good, and doing everything I can to create a kinder, more sustainable, and just world. We help organizations and people discover what makes them special and help them share that with the world. 

Read the full blog post and view photos.This week on the Finding Fertile Ground podcast, I interview Ruth L. Schwartz, a writer, teacher, and consciousness-shifter. Ruth has published eight books and taught at six universities, and now she runs the Conscious Girlfriend Academy, the leading global program supporting lesbians and queer women to date wisely and love well.Ruth was born to parents who were only 18 and 20 when she was born. Her mother had never even held a baby before and they didn’t know they had to burp a baby. They all had to learn together how to be parents. When her dad was off at a college class, she and her mom would be sat home, crying together.Her father was brilliant, but his life was a cautionary tale for Ruth. He changed from a magical figure in her early childhood to mentally unstable, volatile, and addicted to speed when she was 10. As an emergency room physician, he was a thrill seeker until he lost his job and ended up on the streets addicted to heroin. He died earlier this year at the age of 79.Ruth places a big emphasis on trying to make use of things that have happened to her in life.“You often hear that the wounds become the gifts, but also the gifts become the wounds.”Ruth came out as a lesbian at the age of 20 when she was in college. “I love the complexity of being with women.”Perhaps because she’s drawn to complexity, some of her relationships have been complex as well. When Ruth was 28, she fell in love with a Puerto Rican woman named Gladys whose kidneys failed a few years later.  “I donated my kidney to her because I loved her. It just seemed like the thing to do. I had two. She needed one.”Then several years ago a long-time partner transitioned from female to male. They started Conscious Girlfriend together in 2013 to teach other queer women how to be conscious girlfriends. In the past 7-1/2 years, women from 22 countries have taken Ruth’s classes.Her students who come out later in life are often floored at the degree of intensity that often exists in relationships with other women. Ruth teaches queer women how to navigate the complexities of relationships with women and how to date more wisely.The Conscious Girlfriend Academy is a worldwide community of women who thought they were the only ones who had experienced these things. What Ruth enjoys the most is helping women find other likeminded, growth-oriented women.Before Ruth founded Conscious Girlfriend, she wrote poetry, taught creative writing, worked as a health educator, and earned a PhD in transpersonal psychology. Ruth is inspired by the women she works with every day through the Conscious Girlfriend Academy. She told of a recent conversation with a woman who suppressed her own sexual identity because she lives in a conservative area in the south. Now she is meeting other women with similar stories, and she's getting to talk about her relationships in ways she has never had the chance to before. She describes it as grit and resilience all the time.“I feel very fortunate that all the ways I've woven all accidents into my purpose have led me to this place.”Next week I interview Julie Allen with Mary Rose Boutique NW and Mary Rose Foundation on Companies That Care. Julie’s created a clothing boutique where every woman can leave feeling beautiful, and her sister foundation raises money to pay for eating disorder treatment for girls who cannot afford it. The following week I’ll be back to Finding Fertile Ground with Melissa Pierce, who was widowed with two young children at a very young age.

Melissa Pierce adopted two children and moved to a rural community for her husband's teaching job. One morning Melissa woke up to discover that her husband had devastatingly passed away in his sleep. She now had to tick the box of a title usually reserved for those much older, widow.  Along with being a young widow, there was also the fact that her husband's tragic death meant that she was now a single parent and needed to figure out how to step into that single parent role and shoulder the reasonability that had once been shared. Incredibly she found her way through the grief and found love again and you will be amazed at what was not on her wish list in a new partner! Melissa has found a new purpose and created a business ‘Filled With Gold', providing care packages to widows specifically to support them with their own self care in mind.You can read her full story in her memoir also titled “Filled with Gold” found through her website; filledwithgold.orgWARNING: Episode discusses mature and graphic content and is not suitable for children. IG: filled_with_goldFacebook: Filledwithgold  IG:onemomentpleasepodcastFacebook: one moment please podcastonemomentpleasepodcast.com

“It changed my life when I gave myself permission to take the utmost care of myself first.”  This episode is part 2 of my conversation with Melissa Pierce, an inspiring woman who went through traumatic grief and decided to rebuild her life by practicing radical self-care to move forward. She is a testament to trusting her gut and standing behind her choices.  Melissa's purpose is living a joyful life, inspiring and influencing others. If you weren't able to follow this episode, please go back and listen to parts 1  Join us in part two of this interview as Melissa shares her inspiring life story and talks about her coping mechanisms in dealing with grief. [00:01 – 09:30] Discovering Your Self-Care Melissa talks about her moment of realization to get over the grief and move forward. The numbness she felt for six months. The ultimate driving force to move forward was coming from her sons. The initiative to reach out and ask for help from a grief counselor  Be more compassionate to yourself and be a little kinder  It changed my life when I gave myself permission to take the utmost care of myself first. Melissa shares the moment of how she fell for alcohol for a while to cope with the grief. She asked for help from her brother. The social pressure and judgment as being strong.  [09:31 – 19:20] Working With A Therapist To Work On Yourself Melissa shares her experience working with her therapist. It took her a few months to actually trust her therapist. The vulnerability piece to feel safe. The therapist helped to navigate through this extraordinary experience. Find the right person and build trust with your therapist. Melissa talks about the moment she decided to practice radical self-care to move. She was open to anything that would give her goosebumps. She started to get her bodywork done. Pay more attention to what was going on in your head. Start to build your vision and find ways to make it come true. Do not feel guilty for doing self-care. If you are not at your best for yourself, you are not at your best for anyone. [19:21 – 24:25] Sharing and Helping Others  Melissa talks about her current situation and how she is currently doing all of her knowledge ever since. Hit the 10-year mark. She got remarried and lived in Oregon Coast. She talks about the book that she started to write three years ago. She creates a platform to share her experience and helps other women who went through a similar situation. A monthly subscription box for widows to help them with their self-care. Products that helped her and curated by her to nurture and soothe a widow's soul. Give permission to take some time out because you can not think clearly if you in a high state of stress. It is your birthright to feel joy, and you get to have that. There is no moving on from grief, but we can move forward [24:26 – 29:12] Closing Segment What are you working on now, and what are your year-long goals? To make Oregon her permanent home. Build her subscription box business to help other women. What would the new you say to the old you? Please, take care of yourself, choose yourself, and do it sooner than later. What is something that you would recommend to get someone through a tough situation? Ask and reach for help. Melissa recommends an organization for widows. https://soaringspirits.org/ (Soaring Spirits International Foundation ) Connect with Melissa online! See the links below. Final words from me. Tweetable Quotes: “When I was stuffing everything down, I think to myself, this is got to come out, and I got to figure out a way to process this to really understand what happens and how to move forward with my kids.” - Melissa Pierce. “It changed my life when I gave myself permission to take the utmost care of myself first.” - Melissa Pierce. “There is no moving on from grief, but we can move forward” - Melissa Pierce. Find out more and...

I had such a great discussion with Melissa Pierce for this episode. Melissa is a widowed parent, an author, and a self-care advocate. She has two sons, and her older son really struggled as a teen so be sure to listen for that part of our discussion if you're facing a similar situation. Some topics Melissa and I discuss include: Melissa and her husband, Dave, adopting their two sons from the Oregon foster care system; Moving their family from Portland to a small town in Eastern Oregon; The traumatic shock of finding her husband dead after he'd gone to bed the night before feeling just a little unwell; Making major changes in her life right away, despite all the grief literature suggesting one should not do this; How the small town they lived in rallied to support Melissa and her boys after Dave died; Finding The Dougy Center after she moved back to Portland; How her grief therapy ended up dipping in and out of personal development therapy; How her older son began to struggle that he so much that needed more help than could be provided locally; Making the decision to send her teenage son to a wilderness therapy program and then to Boys Town; Deciding to remarry; How self-care changed her life; and Melissa's book recommendations for widows. I hope you enjoy my discussion with Melissa Pierce. Listeners: get a 10% discount on Melissa's self-care subscription boxes at filledwithgold.org - use discount code WIDOWEDPARENT. -=-=-=-=- Thank you sponsors & partners: Audible - Get a FREE audiobook and 30-day free trial: www.audibletrial.com/widowedparent BetterHelp - Talk with a licensed, professional therapist online. Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/widowedparent Blue Apron - Special offers for listeners of the podcast: jennylisk.com/blueapron Grief Coach - Grief support text messaging service. Tips and support delivered all year long, personalized based on your loss. Listeners get $20 off: grief.coach/sign-up/JENNYLISK Support the show: Patreon, Merch, and More -=-=-=-=-

“Whatever we want to do, let's just do it now because we are not guaranteed tomorrow.” Melissa Pierce was widowed overnight at 44 when her husband Dave didn't wake up on a cold Saturday morning in 2011.  As a solo parent to their two sons, she knew she had to take care of herself first so she could care for her kids, so she began the work of processing her deep grief and practicing radical self-care to move forward. Melissa has rebuilt her life and established a deeper knowledge of herself. She is a testament to trusting her gut and standing behind her choices.  Melissa's purpose is living a joyful life, inspiring and influencing others. Join us in part one of this interview as Melissa shares her inspiring life story and talks about her coping mechanisms in dealing with grief. [00:01 – 06:59] Opening Segment I introduce the guest, Melissa Pierce. Melissa shares about her life growing up She grew up in a suburb near Portland, Oregon. She was raised in a catholic environment. She was in love with theater and musical art. Melissa talks about how the theater and art community helped her to move through her tough times. She talks about her late father and the experience of being with him in his last days. [07:00 – 15:39] The Social Pressure  Melissa talks about her college life and community. She went to college for a year. She did not have her support and turned to parties as an escape. She left college and went back home to start another career path. Melissa shares about her parents' reaction to her leaving college at that time. Melissa talks about her coping mechanism for dealing with her husband's death. She tried and did different things. She ended up taking a year-long certification job in a legal field She becomes a legal secretary and paralegal. The social pressure on youth to decide for their lives in such an early and short period of time. Just do explore and do the things you like in your youth. The traits are essential; we need to push the traits and teach these kids skills to thrive independently. [15:40 – 20:44] Finding The One When You Are Not Looking  Melissa talks about her career life in the legal field She worked as a legal secretary while going to school at night to get her legal certification. Melissa shares the story of how she met Dave until they got married. Pay attention to how they treat others, it shows how they are going to treat you in the future. Finding the one when you are not looking for someone and taking a break. [20:45 – 26:36] The Coping Mechanism to Deal with Grief and Loss Melissa talks about her relationship with her husband. She and her husband adopted her two sons after a few years of marriage. She shares the traumatic story of finding her husband passed away on a cold Saturday morning. Whatever we want to do, let's just do it now because we are not guaranteed tomorrow. Melissa talks about how she and her sons cope with her husbands' death. Tweetable Quotes: “The traits are important; we need to push the traits and teach these kids skills so they can go out and thrive on their own.” - Melissa Pierce. “Pay attention to how they treat others; it shows how they are going to treat you in the future.” - Melissa Pierce. “Whatever we want to do, let's just do it now, because we are not guaranteed tomorrow.” - Melissa Pierce. Find out more and connect with Melissa on https://www.facebook.com/filledwithgold (Facebook )and https://www.instagram.com/hopeforwidows/ (Instagram). You can also visit her website at http://www.filledwithgold.org (www.filledwithgold.org).  Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more...

I asked Melissa Pierce in our interview "What's the biggest change you've seen in yourself since becoming a widow?" She said to me, " Trusting myself. Relying on myself again to make decisions on my own." I think this is something we can all relate to! Having to take on the burden and responsibility of a household and all of the people in it is not an easy task! So, what can we do? How can we learn to rely on ourselves again? In this episode we go over a few different ways on how we can have more confidence in ourselves and our decision-making capabilities.  The key thing to remember is this: Action Creates Clarity Clarity Gives You Confidence Confidence Creates Momentum And then what? And then you're unstoppable! JOIN US ON FB: Widow 180 Community with Jen Zwinck JOIN US ON IG: @widow_180 Find all the latest blog posts: www.widow180.com Please leave a rating and review for the podcast! 

Melissa Pierce lost her husband Dave suddenly and unexpectedly in 2011. She and her 2 boys found themselves navigating through the tough journey through grief together.    Melissa talks to us today about her struggles with decision-making as a solo-parent and how she had to learn to trust her instincts and rely on herself to raise her family.    In 2017 Melissa wrote a book called Filled With Gold about her adoption and then subsequent widow journey.   Feeling unfulfilled in her corporate job, Melissa decided to start a new business venture in 2019. Her Filled With Gold Subscription boxes are available now!   Melissa talks to us about the importance of self-care when grieving and how self-care is not indulgent, it's necessary.   You can find Melissa at www.filledwithgold.org. Or on FB and IG at filled with gold And please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a kind review!   You can find the latest blog posts at www.widow180.com  

Anita and Mel interview the fun, talented, and widowed Melissa Pierce. They discuss everything from bodysurfing in the cold PNW waters to foster care, adoption, mediums, and what it's like to be a remarried widow-author-entrepreneur. Use the code WWDN at checkout for 10% off widow gift boxes:https://www.filledwithgold.orgHelp us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdnWant to buy us some tacos?https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonowMel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featuredThis week's podcast sponsors:Better Help | Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn& The Misner Family Foundation in honor of Elisabeth MisnerCheck out our website:  http://www.widowwedonow.comContact Anita and Mel at widowwedonow@gmail.com

Grief + Radical Self-Care with Melissa Pierce How do you deal with grief? Some people choose to do nothing and deal with grief in a silent battle. On the other hand, there are those who prefer to do whatever gives them comfort. As you struggle to cope with grief, how do keep on taking care of yourself? Losing a loved one can bring us to the lowest point of our lives, but remaining strong and overcoming grief is possible. In this episode, Melissa Pierce talks about her story of overcoming grief. She gives us some tips on experiencing grief and discusses how she transitioned from a corporate worker to an entrepreneur. Melissa also shares insightful advice for suffering women. If you are struggling with grief but want to start taking better care of yourself, this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn about the importance of self-care as you cope with grief. Discover what the most surprising thing about grief is. Find out why you need a good community around you and where to find them. Resources Camp Widow Download Melissa's Self-Care Support Guide for free! Filled With Gold: A Widow's Story by Melissa Pierce and Christine Fadden Foo the Flowerhorn YouTube channel Connect with Melissa: Email | Facebook | Instagram. My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible. FREE workbook! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Subscribe to my mailing list, and I'll send it right away! Episode Highlights What Caused Melissa's Grief Melissa and her husband, Dave, had fertility issues, so they adopted two sons in 2005. They moved to Eastern Oregon, and life was seemingly perfect for four years until she found Dave dead in bed one day. She was in shock for about six months and moved through life robotically. At one point, it got scary for her because she wasn't feeling any emotions anymore. She realized what she was doing was harmful to her family and that she had to take care of herself, so she sought help. Transitioning from a Corporate Role to Entrepreneurship Melissa couldn't handle working anymore and had a panic attack during a meeting. She decided her one job was taking care of her sons and that she would figure out how to make money later. For two years, she went to school to be on the same schedule with her kids, became a full-time mom, and remarried. After a while, she started working on a book, which she described as a cathartic experience. She then had the idea of making subscription boxes. The Most Surprising Thing about Grief When Dave died, Melissa did not want to deal with grief. She thought she could work through it, but she felt so out of control about her feelings. She felt better once she let go of things and sought out a grief counselor to help her. Not dealing with her grief was pretty harmful to her. The Importance of Community She had a very hard time finding a community. Melissa felt alone; it was like she was the only one who had that experience. After searching on Google to find resources, she finally found a community called Camp Widow that had women her age. There were seminars, dances, and cocktail parties at the camp, and everyone could understand her. Tips on Experiencing Grief Self-care is incredibly important. That was Melissa's turning point. If you're experiencing grief, the last thing you think about is taking care of yourself. Self-care cuts down all the confusion and helps you move through and understand what's happening around you. Even though it may be hard, try to reach out to others. It was hard for Melissa to ask for help, but it was a big game-changer for her once she did. Her Book Journey Writing allowed Melissa to be vulnerable. She simply wrote down whatever was on her mind and what had transpired. Because she had a hard time finding books that resonated with her, she wrote a book to help people with similar experiences. She loved how writing was a way for her to acknowledge and not forget the memories, avoiding what they call the “widow's fog.” Melissa's Daily Non-Negotiables First, she always tries to move her body by walking on the beach. Grief gets stuck in your body, so you need to work it out. Second, drink a ton of water. Lastly, try to laugh. She tries to watch something funny at least once a day. Advice for Suffering Women Take the time to take care of yourself. Rebuilding your life, knowing what you want and how you will get there — it all starts with self-care. 5 Powerful Quotes from this Episode “I don't know how I'm going to do something that's not this, but I know that I am thrifty enough, smart enough, crafty enough, [and] witchy enough to get my shit together to try something else.” “Being honest about what is going on with us gives us the ability to laugh about it.” “Music allowed me to tap into those feelings when I was like, ‘I don't have time to do this. I don't have time to cry.'” “I need to give myself permission to fill up this space so that I can give to others.” “The minute you start taking care of yourself [is] the minute you can start rebuilding your life.” About Melissa At the age of 44, Melissa Pierce found herself widowed overnight when her husband Dave did not wake up one day. However, she did not let herself succumb to the pain for long. Instead, she persevered and overcame it, transforming herself into a stronger and better person as a result. Her mission is to find new ways to support widows. She shared her experiences through her book Filled with Gold and offers a Self-Care Support Guide to help widows move forward. To learn more, you can visit her website or connect with her through email, Facebook, or Instagram. Enjoy the Podcast? Learning how you could improve your relationships, may it be romantic, familial, business, friendships, and with yourself, has never been this easy. If you enjoyed today's episode of The Relationship Ready Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your family and friends so they can feel empowered to work through grief and take better care of themselves. Have any questions? You can contact me through email or find me on Instagram or Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit my website. You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To being relationship ready, Heidi B  

Summary Our guest today is Melissa Pierce, author of Filled With Gold: A Widow's Story (written with Christine Fadden).   Episode Notes: Melissa chats about the importance of self-care and advocates being your own best friend while grieving. She believes the brokenness of grieving relates to kintsugi, an ancient practice of repairing cracked vessels with a gold adhesive, thus making them whole again, but also far more beautiful. Melissa was widowed overnight at the age of 44 when her husband Dave didn't wake up on a cold Saturday morning in 2011. As a solo-parent to their two sons, Melissa knew she had to take care of herself first so she could care for her kids - they needed her support more than ever - so she began the work of processing her deep grief and practicing radical self-care to move forward. Melissa has rebuilt her life and established - for the very first time - a deeper knowledge of herself. She is a testament to trusting her gut and standing behind her choices.      Contact: www.asiliveandgrieve.com info@asiliveandgrieve.com Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve  To Reach Melissa: www.filledwithgold.org melissa@filledwithgold.org www.instagram.com/filled_with_gold www.facebook.com/filledwithgold   Credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod 

In today's Sub Plans, the Will and Mike team up with Colleen Coleman, a secondary math teacher from Central Bucks School District in PA and Melissa Pierce, an elementary teacher in Hatboro Horsham School District in PA.  Drawing from experiences in their fields and grade levels, they all talk out successes, struggles, and potential revisions if distance learning continues into the fall.

Shownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/074. Do you need good strategies to manage your stress levels during these stressful times? Do you have trouble focusing on the positive areas of your life and the future the world will bring? In this Livestream replay our panelists share great tips and tricks to solve this important issue. We also had a great question from Melissa Pierce a family lawyer dealing with lots of clients dumping their own stress on her. This sparked an amazing discussion of coping, boundaries and ideas. Our discussion panelists are: Wendy Collier, Shauna Gaus, Ali Katz, Michael Whelan, Andy Stickel and Molly McGrath.   Resources mentioned:   COVID-19 LiveStream Signup - For Any of the Topics Listed Below - https://www.profitwithlaw.com/covid Exclusive offer to join the Law Firm Growth Incubator for just $27/month. It will never be offered at this price again. - profitwithlaw.com/incubator     Smith.ai - FREE 20-CALL TRIAL, FREE Spam blocking, FREE CRM integration (Clio, Lawmatics, InfusionSoft, Zapier & more), Plus, as a special offer during this difficult time, we are adding $290 in additional benefits: 20 more calls w/FREE first month of Starter plan ($140 value), FREE 24/7 AI Chatbot w/ free setup & installation ($150 value). Use code SMITHCOVID19 Sign up now for a FREE TRIAL & get your phones answered within 2 business days! https://smith.ai/receptionists/pricing?utm_campaign=covid19&utm_source=profitwithlaw     New Law Business Model has been training lawyers on a new way to serve families and business owners, both online and offline, since 2006. To get all of their resources on how to get paid $3k-$5k per estate plan, and $750-$3000 per month per business owner client, join their FB group at lifestyle lawyer's club and when you sign up, mention you came from the Law Firm Growth Summit and they'll send you a video and guide they have created on how to serve virtually. Get your FREE book from GNGF - Online Law Practice Strategies - https://www2.gngf.com/free-book/   Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmgrowthsummit/   To request a show topic, recommend a guest or ask a question for the show, please send an email to info@dreambuilderfinancial.com.   Connect with Moshe on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moshe.amsel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheamsel/

Tonight on Pop Culture Stars (9PM Wednesday Dec. 4m 2019) Josh and Melissa Pierce of Woodlings Art are our guests. They will discuss anomalies in South Carolina. Check out the very odd triple-sun configuration taken near Moncks Corner (10 miles west on US Hwy 17A in the Macedonia Community) on December 3 at approximately 3:30 PM by Dr. John. We will definitely be discussing this! Also, preview of Krampus Festival and Summerville Comicon.

In one day, your whole world could crumble and everything you treasure could be lost. That is exactly what happened to Anna Seewald in Armenia, where an earthquake resulted in overwhelming tragedy. Although she struggled through adversity, she found healing through community bonds. Her philosophy: together, we could overcome anything. The Other Side of Adversity Anna, growing up in Armenia, lived a peaceful and fulfilling childhood until her home town was hit with a catastrophic earthquake. The tragedy resulted in the loss of her mother, younger cousin, and many more friends and relatives.  Anna had to move with other relatives in a foreign country, however, the experience allowed her to grow more resilient and empowering as she lives her life now in America. Overcoming her struggles, Anna became a parent counselor where she guides parents who’ve also been through trauma and abuse. She sees herself in them as they are on the same side of adversity.  Anna did work with children at the beginning of her career. She believes that focusing on the parents and how they raise their children will result in a better home for both the parents and children.  Anna credits her strength and resilience to the community she was in, relationships she bonded through, and the love she received as well as gave. She believes she is where she is at because of the unspoken bond of empathy.  After the earthquake, and to this day, Anna processes her pain through the art of music, poetry, and writing. Listen to the episode for the full story. Resources Mentioned in the Show: Anna’s upcoming book still in the making, The Other Side of Adversity Stacy’s Journal Welcome to Stacy’s Journal! In this segment, I let you peek into my journal as I share my thoughts on a topic or resilience resource. Anna expressed just how valuable having her community with her through the hardship they were all experiencing. She credits her strength to the bonds and relationships she kept and created. That the emotional support and love that she gained was what enabled her to keep on pushing through. This insight really goes to show that if you are ever in a dark place, it is really helpful to put some effort in asking for help, reaching out to trust other people, and surrounding yourself with positivity. You are strong on your own, so imagine the strength you can muster with the support of more. There’s power in numbers. But it’s up to you to take rightful advantage of such opportunities. No matter what you’re going through, you’re never alone. Take a little bit of time in your day to reach out, you or that other person might really need it. That’s all we have for today. Last episode, https://www.stacybrookman.com/podcast-2/ (Melissa Pierce) who becomes a widow overnight – that if she didn’t help herself she couldn’t help her kids, so she started her road to recovery. Next week, we’ll interview https://www.stacybrookman.com/podcast-2/ (Peggy Oliveira) who believes that communication and recognition is the healthiest way to overcome trauma and to stop the trauma from creating any more damage to your life. I love interacting with our listeners on social media. We’re on https://www.pinterest.com/Stacy_Brookman/boards/ (Pinterest), https://www.facebook.com/stacybrookmanmedia/ (Facebook), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsQYpXODmHfOyEfc4iATRvA/videos?disable_polymer=1 (YouTube), and just about anywhere you can hold a great virtual conversation. Plus, I answer all my emails personally, so feel free to email me: stacy{at}stacybrookman{dot}com.   https://www.stacybrookman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/100-mem-750x93.png () 100 Most Important Memoirs of the Past 200 Years Our memoir of the day is https://www.amazon.com/Not-Without-My-Daughter-Harrowing/dp/0312925883/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1495309043&sr=1-1&keywords=Not+Without+my+Daughter (Not Without My Daughter) was written in 1987 by Betty Mahmoody....

“Now I am trusting myself. I trust my decisions. I stand by my decisions. I know what’s best now and I speak up now.” Melissa Pierce didn’t succumb when tragedy struck, she persevered through the pain and transformed into a stronger person because of it. She learned to accept herself as the person she had become. She moved on to write a book and share her experiences with others. A Widow’s Tough Story Filled With Gold Melissa’s story starts when Melisa and David were a couple struggling with fertility in 2005 and they decided they wanted to adopt two little boys. In 2011 Melissa woke up and David did not. She had become a widow overnight.  Melissa relayed her story of struggle, how she moved closer to her family and decided to get help. The first six months she felt like a zombie, but came to the conclusion that if she didn’t help herself she couldn’t help her kids, so she started her road to recovery. When a widow’s grief and stress showed up in her body, she took part in things that made her feel good: yoga, acupuncture, massage and exercise. Over a year later she found she was recovering but continues to have her moments to this day. Melissa learned to accept the person she has become after her husband’s death and has become stronger for it. Listen to the episode for the full story. Resources Mentioned in the Show: http://filledwithgold.org/ (http://filledwithgold.org/) Stacy’s Journal Welcome to Stacy’s Journal! In this segment, I let you peek into my journal as I share my thoughts on a topic or resilience resource. Grief is a tough thing. I would like to encourage everyone suffering through grief to seek professional help. Don’t attempt to go through grieving a loss on your own, even if you don’t feel like you need it. There is often a stigma surrounding counseling and therapy, letting a stranger in is a daunting task however bouncing your feelings off someone and talking about what you’re feeling can really help you heal. For those who are grieving, or even just those who are in turmoil, find something you truly enjoy. Keep exploring until you find it. Melissa found tap-dancing and found it to help her get out of her head and just have fun. It could be anything from Jiu-jitsu to coloring pictures just find something that you like doing. That’s all we have for today. Last episode, https://www.stacybrookman.com/podcast-2/ (Jennifer Lynn McGraw) shared her own trials and tribulations – to grow from your past and help others on their own journey, you might want to go back and have a listen. Next week, we’ll interview https://www.stacybrookman.com/podcast-2/ (Anna Seewald) who experienced a catastrophic earthquake that changed her life forever. I love interacting with our listeners on social media. We’re on https://www.pinterest.com/Stacy_Brookman/boards/ (Pinterest), https://www.facebook.com/stacybrookmanmedia/ (Facebook), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsQYpXODmHfOyEfc4iATRvA/videos?disable_polymer=1 (YouTube), and just about anywhere you can hold a great virtual conversation. Plus, I answer all my emails personally, so feel free to email me: stacy{at}stacybrookman{dot}com.   https://www.stacybrookman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/6-Simple-Steps-to-Pass-Down-Crazy-Family-Stories-With-Love-Memoirs.png () 100 Most Important Memoirs of the Past 200 Years Our memoir of the day is https://www.amazon.com/One-Liter-Tears-Young-Girls/dp/4896844955/ref=la_B004L43YH2_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1495257292&sr=1-1 (One Liter of Tears) written in 1986 by Aya Kito. This story follows Kitō’s coping with both her teenage life and her degenerative disease. She keeps a diary of what she feels and the hardships she endures. As the disease progresses, the diary became her outlet for describing the intense personal struggles she underwent in coping, adapting, and ultimately trying to survive her disease. As she notes in one entry, “I...

Everyone goes through their own trials and tribulations but it’s about overcoming them through not only mental strength but vocally. To grow from your past and help others on their own journey. It only takes one spark to start a fire. Navigate With Soul Tough childhood: Jennifer Lynn McGraw and her sisters were victimized by abuse throughout their childhood. I interviewed Jennifer for this podcast and she thrived in spite of her past. Jennifer remained silent about her abuse until her youngest son entered college. Then she felt ready to start writing down her life’s journey. She published her first book, Changing Lanes from Hell to Heaven, on Amazon to share her story and connect with others. After a while, Jennifer took her books off the shelf to remodel, edit, and overall create something even more fulfilling, which is now called, Navigating with Soul. Jennifer is a nurse as well as a mentor to many. She has been studying and practicing wellness for over 30 years. Focusing on teens, she encourages them to mentor in a win win situation. Listen to the episode for the full story. https://stacybrookman.mykajabi.com/landing-time-to-leave-your-man-1 ()CLICK TO GET YOUR FREE CHECKLIST – SEE FOR YOURSELF Stacy’s Journal Welcome to Stacy’s Journal! In this segment, I let you peek into my journal as I share my thoughts on a topic or resilience resource. Jennifer mentioned that she wanted to be a voice, or a champion, for those who feel like they can’t express themselves or speak up about abuse. She herself was afraid of the repercussions from her family. Victims are the ones who remain silent. I would like to encourage anyone who has been a victim, whether it’s from abuse, or some other life event, to start writing it down. Writing helps you get it out of your head, find words for what’s happened to you, and helps you gain power over those thoughts and that event rather than letting it have power over you. You never have to share it with anyone at all. It’s incredibly healthy and even life-changing to write about those tough times. It can be personal, just for you.  Just start with 10 minutes a day in a journal and see where that takes you. That’s all we have for today. Last episode, https://www.stacybrookman.com/podcast-2/ (Luiza Coscia) shared some great strategies for raising children to be resilient. – so, if you need to help your children to be more resilient, you might want to go back and have a listen. Next week, we’ll interview Melissa Pierce who became a widow and single parent overnight. I love interacting with our listeners on social media. We’re on https://www.pinterest.com/Stacy_Brookman/boards/ (Pinterest), https://www.facebook.com/stacybrookmanmedia/ (Facebook), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsQYpXODmHfOyEfc4iATRvA/videos?disable_polymer=1 (YouTube), and just about anywhere you can hold a great virtual conversation. Plus, I answer all my emails personally, so feel free to email me: stacy{at}stacybrookman{dot}com.   100 Most Important Memoirs of the Past 200 Years Our memoir of the day is http://www.stacybrookman.com/100memoirs/ (Boy: Tales of Childhood) written in 1984 by Roald Dahl. Throughout his young days at school and just afterwards, a number of things happened to Dahl, which made such a tremendous impression he never forgot them. This is the remarkable story of his childhood; tales of exciting and strange things – some funny, some frightening, all true. It describes his life in Britain from birth until leaving school, and how his childhood experiences led him to writing as a career.  Check out Boy: Tales of Childhood and all the memoirs on this list at http://www.stacybrookman.com/100memoirs/ (stacybrookman.com/100memoirs).   https://www.stacybrookman.com/100memoirs/ ()     About: Jennifer Lynn McGraw https://www.stacybrookman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_0974.jpeg ()Jennifer Lynn McGraw is a Registered Nurse...

Back in the home studio and you ever feel like complaining? Sal does. Listen to him complain about nothing while clumsily describing why he loves this weeks song "A Guy Walks Into A Bar" by Tyler Farr, written by Jonathan Singleton, Melissa Pierce and Brad Tursi   Reminder folks Sal's album "Heroes" drops May 22nd, make sure to pick it up on iTunes, Google or wherever you get your music!   Follow the show and guys on social media: @CoverSongSunday @andrew_shaver_guitarist @SalGMusic   Email the show with questions/request at: CoverSongSunday03@gmail.com   Subscribe to our YouTube page https://bit.ly/2uf1klC

Pop Culture Stars for 5/15/19 Meet artist Melissa Pierce

Dr. Jeanette welcomes Melissa Pierce, author of Filled with Gold: A Widow's Story in which she shares how the abrupt loss of her husband shook her to her core in living a life she always wanted and it stopped in a moment.  She had a great life in which she overcame other obstacles and when things just seemed to be working beautifully with love and ease, her husband died.  Melissa coaches others who have also had the experience of loss and how to walk through the grief rather than being stuck in it.  She allows for time and love to heal the space that another has left vacant. What do you do after a loss of a loved one? Have you lost someone unexpectedly and just feel broken with no way to put things back together? Grief and pain can also become tranformed into health conditions, addictions or life challenges if it is not processed and moved through your heart and mind. For more information visit:  www.FilledWithGold.org For health support with Dr. Jeanette visit:  www.MyPersonalAdvocate2.com

Sean & Jessica talk with Melissa Pierce about her Grace Hopper movie, road tripping, travel, Jessica's health, Soylent, Pandas and stuff.