Podcast appearances and mentions of Patricia Brooks

At 51, Patricia Brooks traded her corporate paycheck for life in a small town in southern France. A seasoned problem-solver with many years of experience as project manager and a certified coach, Patricia started a business, The Courage Catalyst. Passionate about instilling confidence and courage in others, Patricia now empowers women to confidently pursue their dreams of living abroad.Patricia discusses pathways for long-term stays and entrepreneurship in France. And she confirms that knowing your core motivation ("your why") is essential for navigating the challenges that come with moving abroad. Her story and expert guidance offer real encouragement for anyone dreaming of an international adventure, proving it's not too late to create a life you love in a new country.In this episode:Patricia's unexpected desire to learn French and decision to move to FranceAnxieties around leaving a corporate paycheck and the importance of running the numbersFrance's long-stay visitor visa and the profession libérale (freelancer) visaCreating her business, The Courage Catalyst, to support other women in moving abroadThe importance of knowing your "why" for moving abroadWhere to find Patricia:TheCourageCatalyst.comYouTube: @PatriciaBrooksCourageCatalystInstagram: @thecouragecatalyst⁠Facebook: The Courage CatalystResources:France's Long Stay VisaFrance's profession libérale visaThank you to our sponsor, International Living!

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Happy New Year!We're back and starting 2025 on a high with a special guest: Patricia Brooks, a high-performance strengths coach.Patricia shares the importance and value of knowing what you are good at and her model for identifying, owning, and leveraging your personal strengths. This approach is invaluable for us all, as we perform better and enjoy our work more if we concentrate on the areas we excel at rather than constantly focusing on our "Development Areas."To find out more by contacting Patricia via:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/workplace-culture/FREE training for individuals - https://genevapearl.com/home-page-3284Geneva Pearl website  - https://genevapearl.co.uk/For a strengths assessment personalised report, contact Patricia at  coaching@genevapearl.co.uk and claim your free Personal Growth Practical Guide or book time with Patricia for an exploratory call.

At the age of 51, Patricia Brooks had a well paying corporate job in Richmond, Virginia but there seemed to be something missing in her life. She yearned to live in a French speaking country. As someone who was a painfully shy child and still considered herself an introvert, she surprised many, including herself, by moving to the South of France. A few years later, Patricia is living in Ceret, France and loving it. Find out more about Patricia's courageous move to France on Episode 178 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Patricia Brooks, founder of The Courage Catalyst, is an Expat Empowerment Coach helping women move abroad confidently and sustainably. Check out Patricia's informative and funny YouTube Channel about living in France. She is also the author of two books: Live a Bold Life: Your 30-Day Mission to a Fearless Future and Growing Bold: How to Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Love the Life You Live.

In this episode of "Talking Mental Health Careers," Dr. O'Connor delves into the topic of human rights and social justice, offering key insights for those aspiring to make an impact in mental health fields. Our guests discuss topics from trauma and healing to policy advocacy at the UN, and community psychology's role in supporting refugees. This episode highlights diverse career paths, focusing on how education, research, and training in psychology can support human rights and promote social justice. Checkout our Host:  Maureen O'Connor, Ph.D., J.D is the president of Palo Alto University (PAU) which specializes in Psychology and Counseling. Prior to joining PAU, Dr. O'Connor held multiple roles at the City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City over a period of 18 years. Dr. O'Connor completed a Ph.D. and J.D. in a dual degree program in psychology, law, and policy at the University of Arizona and clerked for the late Honorable Patricia Wald, then Chief Judge of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals prior to launching her academic career. An American Psychological Association (APA) Fellow, she has held numerous governance roles in APA, including as Chair of its Task Force on Human Rights. She has been active in the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI/APA Division 9) for many years, including serving as its President. Recent work focused on evidence-based pedagogy development for doctoral students, and on innovative mentoring strategies. Her 2019 book, Teaching Psychology: An Evidence-Based Approach (2019), with co-authors Drs. Jill Grose-Fifer and Patricia Brooks, was published by Wiley Press. She is a member of the 39th class of the American Leadership Fellows program in Silicon Valley and serves on the Executive Committee of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities.   Checkout our Guests: Guest 1 | Gabriel Twose, PhD Gabriel Twose is the Senior International Affairs Officer and Main Representative to the United Nations (UN) at the American Psychological Association (APA), where he works to advance and apply psychology globally, with a particular focus on human rights. UN priorities include global mental health, climate change, and anti-racism efforts. He previously worked as a lobbyist for APA and for the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, using psychological science to advocate for civil rights-related issues. Relevant publications include the edited International Handbook of Peace and Reconciliation and a chapter in the recent Cambridge Handbook of Psychology and Human Rights. He received his PhD in social psychology from Clark University, where his research focused on post-conflict societal reconciliation, particularly through the implementation of truth commissions. Guest 2 | Kirby Huminuik, PhD Kirby Huminuik is a Registered Psychologist and the Director of Counselling Services at the University of British Columbia. She is responsible for the integration and delivery of mental health services across Student Health and Wellbeing at UBC. She also provides oversight of Master's and Doctoral training programs while providing clinical supervision for doctoral trainees. Dr. Huminuik's research and community-based work is focused on the intersection between counselling psychology and human rights, and she has published academic and community-based research on refugee mental health. Having earned the Global Mental Health Certificate from the Harvard Medical School in 2014, she maintains a specialization in this area of practice. She has been responsible for international psychosocial human rights projects funded by the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture and the Canadian International Development Agency. She provides pro-bono psychological assessment for refugee claimants and consultation, program development, and professional training services for refugee supporting agencies in Vancouver. Guest 3 | Sita G. Patel, PhD Dr. Sita G. Patel is a clinical and community psychologist with research interests in global mental health and culture and context as they relate to immigrant mental health. Her work uses mixed-methods approaches to study acculturation stress, psychological, social, and academic adjustment, and access to treatment for mental illness among immigrant and minority populations. Her current projects include an APA Div. 27-funded longitudinal school-based study of risk and resiliency among newcomer adolescent immigrants; a community partnership focusing on refugee mental health and access to treatment for trauma; and a USAID-funded study of trauma healing as a component of peace-building in the Central African Republic. Dr. Patel was awarded a U.C. Berkeley Dissertation Award in 2006, an American Psychological Foundation Graduate Research Award in 2008, and an NIH Health Disparities Research Loan Repayment grant in 2009. Episode Resources https://www.apa.org/about/policy/report-human-rights.pdf https://www.apa.org/about/policy/resolution-psychology-human-rights.pdf    

Join Dr. Maureen O'Connor as she interviews experts Dr. Lisa Brown, Dr. Jessica Walsh, and Dr. Flora White-Cooper on their career paths and experiences relating to Trauma-Informed Care. In this episode of Talking Mental Health Careers, Dr. Maureen O'Connor sits down with three influential PAU alumni – Dr. Lisa Brown, Dr. Jessica Walsh, and Dr. Flora White-Cooper to explore their individual journeys in the specialized field of trauma-informed care. From educational experiences to pivotal career decisions, Dr. Brown, Dr. Walsh, and Dr. White-Cooper reveal how they found themselves drawn to trauma-focused work and the events and considerations that shaped their paths. From work in a university setting to the front lines of major disasters, from working with veterans with PTSD and with those dealing with intergenerational trauma, these experts shed light on the myriad ways professionals can approach trauma-related challenges and the evolution of their understanding over time. Our guests discuss the word "trauma" itself, its casual usage, and the deeper meanings, nuances, and implications it carries. This episode promises profound insights into the complexities of trauma from those at the forefront.  About our Host Maureen O'Connor, Ph.D., J.D. is the president of Palo Alto University (PAU) which specializes in Psychology and Counseling. Prior to joining PAU, Dr. O'Connor held multiple roles at the City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City over a period of 18 years. Dr. O'Connor completed a Ph.D. and J.D. in a dual degree program in psychology, law, and policy at the University of Arizona and clerked for the late Honorable Patricia Wald, then Chief Judge of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, prior to launching her academic career. An American Psychological Association (APA) Fellow, she has held numerous governance roles in APA, including as Chair of its Task Force on Human Rights. She has been active in the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI/APA Division 9) for many years, including serving as its President. Recent work focused on evidence-based pedagogy development for doctoral students and on innovative mentoring strategies. Her 2019 book, Teaching Psychology: An Evidence-Based Approach (2019), with co-authors Drs. Jill Grose-Fifer and Patricia Brooks, were published by Wiley Press. She is a member of the 39th class of the American Leadership Fellows program in Silicon Valley and serves on the Executive Committee of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities.    About our Guests Lisa M. Brown, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Professor and the Director of the Trauma Program at Palo Alto University and an Adjunct Clinical Professor, at Stanford University School of Medicine who is a licensed clinical psychologist and boarded in geropsychology. She graduated from the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology in 2002. Prior faculty positions have been in the School of Aging Studies, the University of South Florida, and the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, Florida. She is the former President of Division 20, Adult Development and Aging, American Psychological Association (2020-2021), and the founder of the Disasters and Older Adults Special Interest Group, Gerontological Society of America. Jessica Walsh, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She serves as the Technology Innovations Coordinator, a role which involves supporting the VA, both clinically and administratively, in the design, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of telemental health innovations implementation, operations, and planning. Clinically, she specializes in PTSD and couples therapy. Flora White-Cooper, Ph.D., strives to combine her education, training, work experiences, and interests to create a career that reflects "never growing tired." She is an Army Veteran and retired Correctional Officer. She co-created and operated an in-house rehabilitation program for nonviolent inmates. She graduated from PAU in Clinical Psychology with a certificate in Neuropsychology. She obtained a 2-year postdoctorate certificate in Neuropsychology. Flora White-Cooper spent most of her career working with offenders with mental illnesses. Flora White-Cooper's career also reflects her passion for mental health, research, and speaking at conferences and conventions.   Episode resources  Risk and Resilience Research Lab Trauma-Informed Care in the Criminal Justice System Trauma-Informed Integrated Behavioral Health Care

Today, Patricia Noel Drain is joined by guest Patricia Brooks for a fun discussion titled "3 Husbands and 1000 Boyfriends." With her background in teaching writing memoirs and her captivating title "Finally Finding Your Passion and Making a Profit with That," Patricia Brooks reveals her unique journey and shares valuable wisdom for female entrepreneurs. The conversation takes an unexpected turn as she explains how she accumulated 1000 boyfriends, leaving the host intrigued and eager to learn more about her extraordinary experiences.   As the episode unfolds, these two dynamic Patricias delve into topics such as overcoming domestic violence, love addiction, and the importance of self-awareness in pursuing personal and professional success. This thought-provoking conversation sheds light on the power of vulnerability, the impact of sharing our stories, and the importance of staying independent in order to take control of our lives.   Connect with Patricia Brooks: Follow Patricia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricialbrooks/ Website: https://brooksgoldmannpublishing.com/   Connect with Patricia Drain: Follow Patricia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricianoeldrain/ Patricia's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2677416769197716 Website: https://www.patriciadrain.com

Patricia was born at Willersley Castle, close to Chatsworth House, in Derbyshire, on a cold November evening – hence her star sign of “Scorpio”. Being born with the gift of “Vision” she always had “spirit children” to play with, and very rarely chose human youngsters as friends. By the time she was eleven, she had experienced many meetings with her “guides”. “ISHEA”, a North American Indian, is her main guide plus an Irish jockey by the name of “Patrick”. Patricia sees everything she predicts in “visionary form” given to her by a higher force, and although she works in a type of trance this is not at all noticeable to clients. All souls are treated with the same kind of love and understanding only a spiritually aware person can give. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Click Here: http://bit.ly/3kiuOPi Never Miss A Video! Turn On Notifications Now-Click the Notification bell!

Welcome to Episode #45 of Profiles in Franceformation! This is your host, Allison Grant Lounes, and this week, I'm speaking with Patricia Brooks, who moved to France on a visitor visa in 2018 to learn French and write her book, before deciding to stay and launch her business as a life coach. In this episode, we talk about the courage it takes to leave your home and your comfort zone behind, and to navigate the many new daily challenges of life in a foreign country and a different language.Patricia also talks about:How she fell in love with the French languageWhat encouraged her decision to move to France and how she feels about the challenges associated with living in a new countryThe exhilarating feeling she experiences while navigating her life in France successfully conversing in FrenchSome of the administrative challenges she experienced when she first arrived in FranceHer experience setting up her business in FranceWhat she enjoys most about living in France How she has made friends and connections since her move to FranceSome of the cultural and societal differences she has noticed between the US and FranceHer work as a coach for women wishing to move abroadWhat advice she would give to anyone wishing to move to France or to move abroadOffers suggestions of what to do when visiting the south of FranceCheck out Patricia's YouTube channel for more information about her coaching business: https://www.youtube.com/c/PatriciaBrooksCarefreeExpatIf you are considering moving to France like Patricia, Foolproof French Visas can help you navigate the path toward finding the right visa for you. It can be purchased here: https://www.yourfranceformation.com/books or in paperback on Amazon. If you would like to pursue your own Franceformation, you can also request a free 30-minute clarity call with Allison to review your visa options and decide how to move toward creating your ideal life in France: https://www.yourfranceformation.com/free-call     If you liked this episode, please leave a positive review and be sure to subscribe so you won't miss next week's episode! 

Today is the final regular episode of Season Three of Countermelody, as well as the last of my summer series documenting musical life in New York City during the years 1950 through 1975. I am thrilled to start what I hope will be an occasional series of episodes that will drop throughout Season Four, which begins in two weeks. I present to you a small sampling of the extraordinary singing actors that peopled the stage of New York City Opera during the years in question. The most famous of these, of course, is Beverly Sills, and she is aptly represented in her most radiant early prime. But there are many other singers as well, including African American divas Carol Brice and Veronica Tyler, preceded by Camilla Williams (the first Black singer to be awarded a standing contract with a major US opera company… in 1946!). City Opera was celebrated for presenting an absolute slew of new American work in its heyday, and we hear works by Carlilse Floyd, Robert Ward, Douglas Moore, Marc Blitzstein, and Jack Beeson in performances by Phyllis Curtin, Frances Bible, Brenda Lewis, and Ellen Faull. Other divas strutting their stuff include Olivia Stapp, Johanna Meier, and the three mesdames Patricia: Brooks, Wells, and Wise. The episode is capped by some of the rarest live recordings from the stage of City Opera by three singers who made their mark during their heyday, and would be the biggest stars in the world were they singing today: Gilda Cruz-Romo, Maralin Niska, and Carol Neblett, all of whom will be featured in her own episode during Countermelody's upcoming season. A fitting way to end Season Three, as well as a harbinger of vocal delights to come! (Next week will be a preview of the upcoming season!) Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford. Bonus episodes available exclusively to Patreon supporters are currently available and further bonus content including interviews and livestreams is planned for the upcoming season.

Patricia Brooks Hart is a sarcoidosis sister and a life coach, based in New York City. She was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 2010, coincidently, two years after her sister, but with very different symptoms. Patricia Brooks Hart does not think of herself as a sarcoidosis warrior, even though she is in a fight for her life. Rather, she hopes to end the fight and declare a truce, at least until we can find a cure. To do that, she has tried to learn as much as possible about how sarcoidosis affects the body, and how to practice good self-care to better withstand the disease and the side effects of medication. Pat was diagnosed in 2010 and three years later had to leave a 35-year career when sarcoidosis took her down. As she began the journey back to health, she was searching for a way to feel useful, and that day came when Ed Haskins asked her to join the admin team for his new Facebook group, Sarcoidosis for Beginners. This group is for anyone who wants to learn about Sarcoidosis since there is so much mystery that we are all beginners. Pat spends time researching information from credible sources to share, and the group provides a place where people can learn about the disease, learn how to advocate for themselves, and rely on each other for encouragement and support. As an offshoot of that group Pat created two pages just for informational purposes, "Once Upon a Time: Sarcoidosis for Beginners" and "A Holistic Approach to Managing Sarcoidosis." These pages serve as a place to share information with people who may not want to be part of a support group. Pat soon realized that the Holistic Approach to Managing Sarcoidosis is actually nothing more than a comprehensive approach to managing your health, whether you have a chronic illness or not. As a result, she expanded her horizons and became certified as a health and wellness coach to help others not just survive but thrive through better self-care that nourishes the mind, the body, and the spirit. Zestt Wellness

Media Literacy is the ability to:Decode media messages (including the systems in which they exist).Assess the influence of those messages on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.Create media thoughtfully and conscientiously.By understanding the media you can learn how to get information from it to help you understand the world around you. Propaganda if often thought of as something used for nefarious reasons, but propaganda can be used for good. Propaganda is just media coming form a biased source for a biased reason. This podcast could be considered propaganda because I have an agenda, I want to redefine how you think of preparedness. Patricia Brooks helps us dive in and understand media and how the plumbing works. General organizationsNational Association for Media Literacy Education:Center for Media Literacy: Pew Research Center: News Literacy Project: Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood:  (I worked there in 2005)Key Questions: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How? (Wow or Whoa)Dissecting the newsJournalism and Truth: Scope of ProblemData collected by nonprofit News Literacy Project found 55 percent of students were not even moderately confident in their ability to recognize false information online.https://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/education/598795-media-literacy-is-desperately-needed-in-classroomsEdelman Trust Barometer: What are the types of disinformation and misinformation?Propaganda dictionary definition: information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.https://www.britannica.com/topic/propaganda/Media-of-propagandaMisinformationDisinformation TechnologySurvive Everyday InstagramSurvive Everyday FacebookSurvive Everyday Group Support our SponsorRyan-St Marie Insurance AgencySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday)Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the messageSupport the show

Welcome to Trish Loves Lyrics: A Music + Talk Show podcast Collaboration with Grown Folks Music. Join former Qwest Records A&R assistant Patricia Brooks as she celebrates lyrics and the singer, songwriters behind those lyrics. Tune in bi-weekly for the coolest conversations all about lyrics with your favorite songwriters, producers, and artists. Hear the juicy backstories behind the scenes while some of our favorite songs in music history were written. More importantly, you'll hear an appreciation for songwriters and their pen game. 40 minutes of good music, and hopefully you will be enriched with some new musical gems. Episode 1 - The music and lyrics of Sade, October 21. Music: Trish's Theme Composed by Ivan Orr ©2021 Music Of The Day After ASCAP

Mark talks with the founder and CEO of PivotPoint Professionals, Kristin Winkle Beck, about the excitement and fear associated with making a pivot in your career. If you're thinking of making a pivot, this conversation will fuel your momentum and hopefully provide needed encouragement for your journey! If you want additional information about Patricia Brooks' podcast that we referenced during this episode, you can find that here: https://discoveringcourage.com/index.php/author/patricia-c-brooks/

Moving to a new country is challenging.  And when the official language there is one other than your native tongue, that can have you reeling.  But learning a new language even at an older age IS possible.  In this Roadmap to Adventure Solo Episode featuring your host, Patricia Brooks, you get a look into how I am learning and working to master the French language, even during the pandemic.  

Ever feel so afraid that you miss out on pursuing a life that you really want? Would you like to learn how to overcome fear, Step out of Your Comfort Zone and Live Boldly the life you love? In this episode of 'Happy and Healthy Mind with Dr. Rozina,' our guest, Patricia Brooks shared practical tools from her book Growing Bold. Patricia Brooks is a health coach helping people build courage. Patricia is the host of the ‘Discovering Courage' Podcast.  She is an author of two inspiring books and is currently working on her third one. In 2018, at the age of 51, she started a new journey, following her own advice from her book, Growing Bold. She set a meaningful goal, created a plan, and followed it. Then she leaped, leaving her job in the US behind to live in the South of France. Now she is helping single women work through their fears and doubts to go from surviving in a country that no longer suits them to living and thriving in one that does. Listen to this episode so you can be inspired to take that leap of faith towards the life you've always dreamed of. THREE WAYS TO GET THE FREE RESOURCES SHARED IN THIS PROGRAM SIGN UP AT https://bit.ly/HHMGSU TEXT: Word "Joyful" to 38470. JOIN FB Group: Happy and Healthy Mind with Dr. Rozina'; http://bit.ly/HHMwDRG LOVE THIS VIDEO and CHANNEL? HERE are YOUR NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to my channel! 2) SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND 3) GRAB YOUR FREE AUDIO GUIDE: “Relax on the go” https://www.stresstojoy.com/newsletter 4) SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE Stress to Joy AUDIOBOOK on AUDIBLE: https://adbl.co/2w9LL5W 5) GET MY BOOKS/GUIDED GRATITUDE JOURNAL/AUDIOBOOKS https://drrozina.com/books/ 6) ENROLL IN STRESS TO JOY ONLINE COURSE https://www.stresstojoy.com/onlinecourse 7) BOOK ME FOR YOUR SPEAKING, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, CORP. CONSULTING: https://drrozina.com/ 8) MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR TREATMENT: https://shifahealth.org/request-an-appointment LET'S CONNECT!

Can you use laughter to get over your stress especially in difficult times? Would you like to learn the benefits of laughter therapy? In this episode, my guest, Patricia Brooks shared how these tools such as intuitive affirmations and laughter to help navigate the uncertainty and newness in living in a new environment. She is a former operations project manager turned into a life coach, a podcast host, and an author who discovered the courage to quit her job to move to France. Tune in to this episode to learn how you can effectively manage the stress and uncertainty of living outside your comfort zone by practicing laughter therapy. THREE WAYS TO GET THE FREE RESOURCES SHARED IN THIS PROGRAM * SIGN UP AT https://bit.ly/HHMGSU * TEXT: Word "Joyful" to 38470. * JOIN FB Group: Happy and Healthy Mind with Dr. Rozina'; http://bit.ly/HHMwDRG LOVE THIS VIDEO and CHANNEL? HERE are YOUR NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to my channel! 2) SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND 3) GRAB YOUR FREE AUDIO GUIDE: “Relax on the go” https://www.stresstojoy.com/newsletter 4) SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE Stress to Joy AUDIOBOOK on AUDIBLE: https://adbl.co/2w9LL5W 5) GET MY BOOKS/GUIDED GRATITUDE JOURNAL/AUDIOBOOKS https://drrozina.com/books/ 7) ENROLL IN STRESS TO JOY ONLINE COURSE https://www.stresstojoy.com/onlinecourse 6) BOOK ME FOR YOUR SPEAKING, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, CORP. CONSULTING: https://drrozina.com/ 7) MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR TREATMENT: https://shifahealth.org/request-an-appointment LET'S CONNECT!

Have you or are  you considering traveling or perhaps moving abroad?  With the COVID-19 pandemic you might feel a bit frustrated or even that these dreams are no longer an option for you.  Certainly, Coronavirus changes things; however, it is important to recognize that this pandemic and the challenges it poses to traveling and moving abroad are only temporary.  If this is your dream, it absolutely makes sense to start thinking and planning ahead now. What you are about to hear is my new series called Roadmap to Adventure, that is intended to help you do just that. Summary Planning for a big move is important, but having a delicate balance between intuition and logical considerations allows for less stress and more joy as you prepare for and eventually live your grand adventure.  The tables were turned as Patricia Brooks, host of the Discovering Courage Podcast, was interviewed by Dawna Newcomb to share what she has learned (so far) from moving from the US to France. About Patricia is a Certified Professional Coach, speaker, and author who specializes in helping people believe in themselves and rekindle their dreams so that they can live their lives boldly.  Patricia was born and raised in the United States and she got the urge to move abroad at the age of 48.  She made that a reality three years later.  Since then, she has lived in one foreign country, traveled to 6 others, and learned one new language, French, which she can speak almost fluently now.  Through it all she has learned that putting yourself in new and adventurous situations is the best way to build character and confidence.   Patricia is excited to be here and can’t wait to share her story and insights with you. Roadmap to Adventure Program  

When life brought her an opportunity to live a dream, Patricia Brooks took it. And it took her far away – from the United States to the south of France. Patricia had to find the courage to walk away from her corporate job so she could take a bold new step forward. And she did. Patricia went on to write “Live a Bold Life: Your 30-Day Mission to a Fearless Future” and host The Courage Catalyst podcast. Now, she helps inspire others to find their courage and live without regrets. Listen in and see if you can take that next step you've been wanting to take. For more information, find us on Facebook and Twitter (@nobodysview), or join the Facebook conversation at Simple Spirituality. Discover even more at www.thenobodyguidetolife.com or find the book at https://amzn.to/2sEkdjO. Also listen on: iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify, PlayerFM, Castbox, TuneIn, Spreaker, Blubrry and more! “I had the dream in my heart…but I did not believe I could do it.” “I had to get the belief that I could do it.” “I lost 75 pounds, and that's when everything changed.” “There's a lot of internal work that comes out of writing down your thoughts and feelings.” “Decide, and then take action.” “We do so much…we achieve so much…but we forget it.” “My mission is to help as many people as possible…not have regrets…” Links: Books: Live a Bold Life: Your 30-Day Mission to a Fearless Future: https://amzn.to/2ZZFxDj Growing Bold: How to Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Love the Life You Live: https://amzn.to/2NZIywl Website: www.thecouragecatalyst.com Podcast: Discovering Courage http://discoveringcourage.com/index.php/episodes/ --- www.nobodysview.com/affiliate_disclosure/

In this episode, that originally aired on Joanne Victoria's San IT Project podcast, Patricia Brooks shares how the 3 Catalysts for Courage - Setting a Meaningful Goal, Building Self-confidence, and Shifting Your Perspective - transformed her life and how they can do the same for yours.  

Patricia Brooks always considered herself as something of a homebody, never wanting to take risks or embark upon adventures. But after the death of her father, Patricia began to realise how unhappy this was making her. Being so close to mortality, Patricia began to make some fundamental changes, doing her best to make each moment count. By challenging herself and listening to the voice in her own heart, Patricia made herself a promise; to live life to the fullest, to have no regrets, and to live the boldest life possible. ABOUT GUEST   Patricia Brooks, author of Growing Bold and Live a Bold Life, is a life experiences coach, speaker, and host of the Discovering Courage Podcast. Through her organization – The Courage Catalyst LLC – she works toward her mission of helping as many people as possible work through their fears and build their confidence so that they experience what is most rewarding for them in life, eliminating regrets. In January 2018, she followed her heart, packed her bags, and moved to the South of France from the US to fulfil her dream. Contact Patricia via… https://thecouragecatalyst.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Paul Lowe is the founder of PaulLoweHEARTS and makes a difference by helping you make a difference. He is totally committed to his HEARTS-centred approach of… Helping Everyone Achieve Results Towards Success Paul has a long and distinguished history of coaching & mentoring - particularly focusing on helping you clarify your true life’s purpose. He has also been responsible for raising significant funds for a multitude of good causes; positively inspiring many, many children – from challenging backgrounds – within the UK and globally. Paul and his empathic team embrace a three-fold purpose: Firstly, to help you find your purpose; secondly, to get your inspirational messages & stories out into the world; whilst thirdly, to support charitable organisations in their development & fund-raising – to make a global difference. We achieve this by: Delivering our empowering HEARTS-centred programmes Sharing your true-life inspirational messages and stories through our Speaking From Our HEARTS book series & podcast Utilising our truly authentic charitable commitment, empathy & HEARTS CONTACT METHODS Mob: +44 (0) 7958 042 155 E-mail: paul@paul-lowe.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulLoweHEARTS Web: https://www.speakingfromourhearts.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/speakingfromourhearts1/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/343409936534175/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmznF8VCcZKEdSfE7VlwUA

The things we say to ourselves are affirmations, be they positive or negative, and impact our lives. Learning to turn negative self-talk into it's opposite will change how you view and experience life, even when things don't go your way.  Rachel Adcock joins Patricia Brooks to discuss this concept which is Day 23 of Live a Bold Life: Your 30-Day Mission to a Fearless Future.

Have you ever reacted to feedback in a way that changed your life in a very positive and meaningful way?  In this episode you'll hear a chapter of Live a Bold Life: Your 30-Day Mission to a Fearless Future that recounts the time when Patricia Brooks (your host) was called a wallflower and how her response led her down to write this exciting new book.  You'll also learn techniques that will help you receive feedback in ways that open you up to seeing and taking advantage of more opportunities. Ombretta Mancini joins me and shares her side of the story and why she called Patricia a wallflower.      

Welcome listeners to this very special episode of the Speaking From Our HEARTS Podcast.  In today's episode, your host Paul Lowe takes us on a journey with multiple guests – old and new – to hear their insightful answers to that all-important question…  "What Does Speaking From Your Heart Mean To You?"  Make sure to pay close attention to the closing segment of this episode, as your host, Paul Lowe, is running a fantastic competition just for you – the listeners!  With special thanks to our insightful guests (in order of appearance):  Lyn Smith, Lou Farr, Daniel Rees-Morgan, Sally Saunders, Mona Mitkees, Todd McKnight, Halina Goldstein, Kristin Johnson, Daniel Aaron, Dr. Edith Chan, Kat Hoyer, Petros Eshetu, Ofkje Teekens, Veronica King, TM (Marc) Hoy, Amber Romaniuk, Ling Agaran, Paul Luftenegger, Charlotte Banff, Simone Anliker, Kip Roth, Cherri Forsyth, Patricia Brooks, Travis Brady, Dr. Andrea Pennington, John Batterby, Rob Moore, Freja Eriksen & you – the listeners.   ABOUT THE HOST Paul Lowe is the founder of PaulLoweHEARTS and makes a difference by helping you make a difference. He is totally committed to his HEARTS-centred approach of… Helping Everyone Achieve Results Towards Success Paul has a long and distinguished history of coaching & mentoring - particularly focusing on helping you clarify your true life’s purpose. He has also been responsible for raising significant funds for a multitude of good causes; positively inspiring many, many children – from challenging backgrounds – within the UK and globally. Paul and his empathic team embrace a three-fold purpose: Firstly, to help you find your purpose; secondly, to get your inspirational messages & stories out into the world; whilst thirdly, to support charitable organisations in their development & fund-raising – to make a global difference. We achieve this by: Delivering our empowering HEARTS-centred programmes Sharing your true-life inspirational messages and stories through our Speaking From Our HEARTS book series & podcast Utilising our truly authentic charitable commitment, empathy & HEARTS CONTACT METHODS Mob: +44 (0) 7958 042 155 E-mail: paul@paul-lowe.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulLoweHEARTS Web: https://www.speakingfromourhearts.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/speakingfromourhearts1/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/343409936534175/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmznF8VCcZKEdSfE7VlwUA  

Sneak Preview! In this episode Patricia Brooks reads an excerpt from her upcoming book Live a Bold Life: Your 30-Day Mission to a Fearless Future.  She is joined by Tina Metzger who walks through the Intuitive Affirmation and Reflection at the end of the chapter and shares her impression of the book.    Live a Bold life is a collection of inspiring and insightful stories from my first year living in France. They are paired with questions that the reader answers to create their own set of powerful Intuitive Affirmations.  Intuitive Affirmations are different from other positive affirmations you may have heard about in that you create them from your own inner knowing. They target and disarm the blocks and limiting beliefs that impede you from achieving what you want. Intuitive Affirmations are so powerful because they come from your intuition. 

In this special episode, Patricia Brooks  gives you a sneak peek of her soon-to-be released book (working title Insights and Affirmations for Living a Bold Life) and discusses it with Jennifer Shotwell.  Listen to the end for your free gift.  

In episode 198 of the Get Published Podcast, Host and 13-Time Bestselling Author Paul G. Brodie interviews Patricia Brooks about her author journey and how to do a Facebook live 30 day challenge to promote your book. Find out more about our Publishing Services at www.GetPublishedPodcast.com

Having Trouble Building Your Self-Confidence? Author of Growing Bold, Patricia Brooks talks about how confidence is a muscle that needs to be built by small daily wins. She and I also talked about how to step out of the comfort zone, as well as shifting ones mindset.

My guest is Patricia Brooks, an author and life coach who recently stepped up her game by moving to France and unexpectedly jumping into a coaching business. Almost a year ago, after training as a coach and writing a book, she left her corporate job with the idea that she would find a new job … Continue reading Ep.036 – Are You Bold Enough to Follow Your Heart? →

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Assumption: Introverts are Home Bodies that Don't Take Risks Fact: Patricia Brooks is an introvert who quit her job, wrote a book and moved to France to a city she didn't know a soul in. How does someone who didn't own a passport until 2013, get the courage to put herself out there, write a book and start fresh in a brand new country and city? Here Patricia Brooks' story and find out how. Snag yourself a copy of Growing Bold: How to Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Love the Life You Live

Come and meet Patricia Brooks, an interfaith seminary student, animal totem intuitive, angel card reader, and angel healing practitioner, who helps people reconnect to their spiritual Self through many roles. Patricia is also an author, blogger, and contributing writer for two spiritual magazines, "Soul Life Times" and "Lightworkers World".   Dedicated to continuing her studies of different spiritual practices and energy modalities, Patricia's Divine life purpose is to spread the healing message of Oneness and our connection to our higher Self, each other, and all living beings. "God Is in the Little Things: Messages from the Animals" is Patricia's big literary debut.  An unlikely author, Patricia was Divinely guided to write this book. She had been receiving many messages telling her she was to write a book.  Not understanding what she was to write the book on, Patricia received two very direct messages from God while in the dream space, not only showing her chapter by chapter what to write, but also giving her the book title! Visit her on YouTube: http://youtu.be/1JUjegOQjCk 

Visit us at www.paranormalunderground.net to read Paranormal Underground magazine or post in our forum! In this episode of Paranormal Underground Radio, we talk with Patricia Brooks, an Animal Totem Intuitive, Angel Card Reader, and Angel Healing Practitioner. Patricia is an interfaith seminary student, as well as an author, blogger, and contributing writer for a spiritual magazine. Patricia is dedicated to continuing her studies of different spiritual practices and energy modalities. Her Divine life purpose is to spread the healing message of oneness and our connection to our higher Self, each other, and all living beings. God is in the Little Things; Messages from the Animals is Patricia's big literary debut. An unlikely author, Patricia was Divinely guided to write this book. She had been receiving many messages telling her she was to write a book. Not understanding what she was to write the book on, Patricia received two very direct messages from God while in the dream space, not only showing her chapter by chapter what to write, but also giving her the book title! Air Date: January 9, 2014 Topic: Animal Totems, Angel Card Reader, Angel Healing Practitioner Guest: Patricia Brooks Hosts: Karen Frazier and Rick Hale Producer: Cheryl Knight

God is in the Little Things: Messages from the Animals follows author Patricia Brooks' spiritual journey through loss, confusion and understanding, which ultimately ends with her reclaiming her identity and self-worth through learning to love herself. By laying out the intimate details of her life, Brooks invites readers to share in both her struggles and her triumphs in the hopes that readers will feel inspired to embark on their own spiritual journeys and reclaim their own joy and sense of self. “Everyone is wounded in some way,” said Brooks. “Our wounds are our emotional, spiritual, and psychological manifestations of our opportunities to grow spiritually.” As the reader goes deeper into Brooks' story, they will learn about her experiences with animals, acting as animal totems, and how God communicates to people through unexpected means. “Communication with the Divine is not only possible, it is happening all around us,” said Brooks. “We just have to be open and aware of it, so we can fully participate in our human and spiritual journey.” For more information, visit www.godisinthelittlethings.com and www.godisinthelittlethings.blogspot.com. www.barbaradelong.com

Patricia Brooks wrote her book, God Is In the Little Things; Messages From the Animals to tell her story and to educate us on animal totems. How do we identify with God outside of traditional religion and how do animals send us messages? What are animal totems? Find out here! The post Journey for Truth – Animal Totems appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.