Podcast appearances and mentions of sandra butler

In this quick-hit Intermissions spotlight, Sandra Butler gives us a glimpse into the fierce humor and sharp insight behind Leaving Home at 83. From desert highways and vintage suitcases to the realities of institutional living, Sandra shows us that aging isn't an ending—it's an evolution. Courageous, candid, and delightfully funny, she reminds us that starting over is not reserved for the young. #Intermissions #SandraButler #LeavingHomeAt83 #ElderWisdom #WomenAgingBoldly #QueerElderVoices #NewBeginnings #LifeStories #BookishFun #FlorenzaLee #FlorenzaSays #WordstoPonder #OntheAirwithFlorenza #ElderWisdom #StartOverAtAnyAge #Intermissions #SandraButler #LeavingHomeAt83 #ElderWisdom #WomenAgingBoldly #QueerElderVoices #NewBeginnings #LifeStories #BookishFun

In this quick-hit Intermissions spotlight, Sandra Butler gives us a glimpse into the fierce humor and sharp insight behind Leaving Home at 83. From desert highways and vintage suitcases to the realities of institutional living, Sandra shows us that aging isn't an ending—it's an evolution. Courageous, candid, and delightfully funny, she reminds us that starting over is not reserved for the young. #Intermissions #SandraButler #LeavingHomeAt83 #ElderWisdom #WomenAgingBoldly #QueerElderVoices #NewBeginnings #LifeStories #BookishFun #FlorenzaLee #FlorenzaSays #WordstoPonder #OntheAirwithFlorenza #ElderWisdom #StartOverAtAnyAge #Intermissions #SandraButler #LeavingHomeAt83 #ElderWisdom #WomenAgingBoldly #QueerElderVoices #NewBeginnings #LifeStories #BookishFun

Jan Winhall is a psychotherapist, author, educator, and the developer of the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (FSPM), a groundbreaking framework that integrates trauma therapy, polyvagal theory, and embodied focusing to understand and treat addiction and trauma. Over more than four decades of clinical work, Jan has specialized in supporting survivors of sexual violence, complex trauma, and addiction with a deeply de-pathologizing, feminist, and body-based lens. She is the founder of the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model Institute, teaches internationally, and collaborates closely with leaders in the polyvagal community to bring more compassionate, somatically grounded approaches into trauma and addiction treatment. In this powerful and deeply validating conversation, Clarissa and Molly sit down with trauma and addiction therapist Jan Winhall, creator of the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (FSPM). Jan weaves together feminist therapy, trauma theory, polyvagal theory, and embodied practice to completely reframe how we understand addictive behaviors like binging, purging, and compulsive eating: not as "problems" or "defects," but as adaptive state-regulation strategies that the body uses to survive overwhelming experiences. Jan shares how early work with incest survivors revealed the harms of pathologizing, top-down psychiatric approaches—and how safety, dignity, and deep listening became the foundation for her model. Together, we explore how nervous-system states, shame, trauma, ADHD, and body image intersect with ultra-processed food addiction, and how recovery becomes possible when we work with the body instead of against it. This episode is for clinicians, helpers, and anyone living with food addiction who has ever wondered: "What if nothing about me is broken—and my body has been trying to keep me alive all along?" In This Episode, We Explore: • Jan's Origins in Trauma Work o Running groups for young women who were incest survivors in a small Ontario hospital o Seeing firsthand the limitations and harm of traditional psychiatric models o How feminist therapy and the work of Judith Herman and Sandra Butler helped de-pathologize survivors   • From "What's Wrong With You?" to "What Happened to You?" o Why behaviors often labeled "manipulative" or "attention-seeking" (e.g., binging, purging, self-harm) are actually survival strategies o Understanding these behaviors as ways to regulate overwhelming nervous-system states, not moral failures   • The Felt Sense & Polyvagal Theory – Explained Accessibly o What "felt sense" really means (beyond just "sensation") o How neuroception constantly scans for safety and danger below conscious awareness o The three main autonomic states:  Ventral vagal – safety, connection, social engagement  Sympathetic – fight/flight, agitation, urgency  Dorsal vagal – shutdown, collapse, numbness, shame o How addictive behaviors help the body shift between these states to survive   • Addiction as a Trauma Feedback Loop o Why the body cannot stay in high sympathetic arousal or deep shutdown forever o How food, substances, sex, and other behaviors become "jolts" that move us between states o The idea of a "trauma feedback loop" where trauma, dysregulation, and addiction constantly reinforce each other   • Working with Trauma Without "Fishing" for It o Why Jan no longer goes "hunting" for trauma stories o The importance of Phase 1 work: establishing safety before uncovering trauma o How to help people gently reconnect with the body (starting at the edges: fingertips, earlobes, etc.) before approaching the more overwhelming inner experiences   • Shame, Addiction, and Liberation o Why shame is so central to trauma and addiction—and why Jan actually loves working with it o Reframing shame: "This is what bodies do under threat; you are not uniquely broken." o How truly believing this (in our own bodies) changes how we show up for clients o Using groups, co-regulation, and shared stories to create "moments of liberation"   • Food & Sex Addiction, Early Trauma, and Access o Why food and sex are often the earliest available forms of self-soothing for children in unsafe environments o How early masturbation and secret eating can evolve into entrenched patterns over decades o The stigma that keeps men with food addiction silent and unseen   • ADHD, Neurodivergence & Addiction o How neurodivergent folks are especially vulnerable to regulation difficulties and shame o The clash between ADHD time perception and linear, "on-time" culture o The dopamine-driven ping-pong between shame (dorsal) and activation (sympathetic), and how this sets up classic addictive pathways o The "neuroplastic paradox" – getting stuck in ruts, and how intentional practice can build new pathways   • Body Image, Misogyny & Reclaiming the Body o Why so many clients experience their body as "the enemy" o How misogyny, hyper-masculinity, and purity culture shape body hatred and silence around food addiction o The role of our own relationship with our bodies as therapists and helpers—how we co-regulate clients through our presence, not just our words   • Receiving Love & Positive Feedback as a Trigger o Why compliments, affection, and warmth can feel more threatening than criticism for many addicted bodies o How to normalize this, slow it down, and help the nervous system "update" that it is safe enough now o Using group moments of discomfort as live material to work with neuroception and triggers   • Self-Disclosure, Accessibility & Doing Our Own Work o Why Jan believes safe, boundaried self-disclosure can create powerful safety o Steve Porges' idea that "the greatest gift you can give is your accessibility" o Why clinicians must apply these models to their own lives first, so that their belief in the body's wisdom is genuine   • Changing the Addiction Treatment Paradigm o The trauma of addiction treatment itself—shaming, punitive, expensive models o Jan's commitment to bringing compassionate, somatic, polyvagal-informed approaches into 12-step spaces and beyond o The importance of connecting communities (like Sweet Sobriety and FSPM) to shift the field together   Follow Jan and the FSPM Institute: https://www.fspminstitute.com The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.  

In Leaving Home at 83, Sandra Butler invites us into one of life's most daunting transitions: leaving the home you've known for fifty years and beginning again in a residential facility far from everything familiar. With wit, warmth, and unflinching honesty, she chronicles the misadventures that come with late-life reinvention—masked conversations, misbehaving hearing aids, institutional food with questionable seasoning, and the ongoing dance of reassuring her children while navigating her own vulnerability. This interview celebrates resilience, humor, aging on one's own terms, and the radical bravery of saying, “I'm not done yet.” Join us for a conversation that will challenge assumptions, spark laughter, and honor the power of beginning again—at any age. #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #SandraButler #LeavingHomeAt83 #AgingWithHumor #QueerElderVoices #JewishElders #LateLifeReinvention #WomenWhoWrite #ElderWisdom #StartOverAtAnyAge #Intermissions #SandraButler #LeavingHomeAt83 #ElderWisdom #WomenAgingBoldly #QueerElderVoices #NewBeginnings #LifeStories #BookishFun #FlorenzaLee #FlorenzaSays #WordstoPonder #OntheAirwithFlorenza

In Leaving Home at 83, Sandra Butler invites us into one of life's most daunting transitions: leaving the home you've known for fifty years and beginning again in a residential facility far from everything familiar. With wit, warmth, and unflinching honesty, she chronicles the misadventures that come with late-life reinvention—masked conversations, misbehaving hearing aids, institutional food with questionable seasoning, and the ongoing dance of reassuring her children while navigating her own vulnerability. This interview celebrates resilience, humor, aging on one's own terms, and the radical bravery of saying, “I'm not done yet.” Join us for a conversation that will challenge assumptions, spark laughter, and honor the power of beginning again—at any age. #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #SandraButler #LeavingHomeAt83 #AgingWithHumor #QueerElderVoices #JewishElders #LateLifeReinvention #WomenWhoWrite #ElderWisdom #StartOverAtAnyAge #Intermissions #SandraButler #LeavingHomeAt83 #ElderWisdom #WomenAgingBoldly #QueerElderVoices #NewBeginnings #LifeStories #BookishFun #FlorenzaLee #FlorenzaSays #WordstoPonder #OntheAirwithFlorenza

How does life change when you discover God within you?  In Week 2 of Unity Awakeing 2025, Rev. Sandy shares an inspiring message on this topic based on the Denise Rosier song entitled "God Within Me."

Please accept the invitation as a joyous participant in the Divine Dance. Allow your heart to be touched and your mind to be changed as you realize you are Born to Dance!

Consider what it means to be fully present in living life unconditionally. Are you keeping your light on?

We wrap up our series of talks based on The Book of Joy, focusing on the depth and breadth of the experience of generosity.

Join host Ian Henzel on Bold Voices as he sits down with the incredible Sandra Butler, author of Leaving Home at 83!

Join host Ian Henzel on Bold Voices as he sits down with the incredible Sandra Butler, author of Leaving Home at 83!

If you look closely at American currency, you'll see the words “In God We Trust.” But, on the whole, is that really true? Join us Sunday as we unpack spiritual beliefs about money.

We continue our 5-week talk series on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values with an elaboration of the value “Spirit-Centered.” Join Rev. Sandra Butler as she “gets down to brass tacks” with it!

It just seems like the world is destined for destruction, but our Unity and New Thought teachings accentuate the positive. Is there a way to acknowledge the facts while demonstrating the Truth? Join us and find out!

Sandra Butler is a highly experienced Real Estate Broker with over 20 years of expertise in the industry. Her extensive knowledge and exceptional skills have helped her build a reputation as a trusted advisor and advocate for her clients. In addition to her real estate broker experience, Sandra has developed a passion for investing in real estate brokers by offering them the opportunity to invest in themselves through her mentorship course. Her commitment to education, transparency, and honesty has driven her to empower others to succeed in the industry. Sandra's unique and authentic approach to client service sets her apart as an asset who always does right by her clients. She is devoted to providing an unparalleled top-notch experience, leaving a lasting impression not just for her enviable expertise but also for her amazing ability to deliver stellar results. Sandra specializes in guiding and representing her clients throughout their respective journeys of homeownership, especially first-time buyers. She prides herself on giving them hope and the key buying edge by presenting them with a wide range of options that meet their lifestyle and budget requirements in the neighborhoods they desire. Sandra also provides luxury concierge listing services, leveraging her vast knowledge of the luxury market, proven marketing tactics, and aggressive negotiation skills to create visibility and a market for the property at hand. Contact: https://beacons.ai/caterpillarproperties --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeherpodcast/message

In answering this question, a “new” concept of prayer may be required, as well as a complete overhaul of not only our understanding of God but our beliefs about ourselves.

What is the value of community in the process of developing a prosperity consciousness? We come together to reflect on our perception of the meaning of Abundance and to access spiritual tools to enrich our prosperity consciousness.

Hey Group Chat!   This week we have the stunning Sandra Butler from Caterpillar Properties who opened up about her journey through the real state business in Atlanta, Georgia and give some incredible insights on the importance of representation in the field as well as what it means to be a representative of Black Excellence in her career. The girls also got to though some tea on the Selling Sunset and other realtor reality shows and got some useful answers to some of the most frequently asked questions millennials have on buying or investing in property in the country.    Don't miss this one! ******* Make sure you're following your girls on IG @blackgirlstexting, and on Twitter @blackgirlstext1.   As always, please rate, comment and subscribe to Black Girls Texting on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts, it's really important to us as we continue to grow!   And if you want to see our lovely faces and WATCH this episode, head to our Youtube run up those views, and please like, comment, subscribe! Want even more?! Go to Blackgirlstexting.com to subscribe to our newsletter and cop some merch!   AND Become a Patron at Patreon.com/blackgirlstexting for weekly bonus episodes, access to live events, exclusive merch and more of the group chat!!  

Renowned Unity minister and author Eric Butterworth, said “life is a flowing experience and the only certainty is change.” The discovery of the flow of life is the greatest awakening of consciousness we can achieve. Are you finding and expressing the power of living in the flow of life? That's the question we will address this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.

About Sandra Butler: Sandra is the author of several books, each designed to identify something unspoken and move those issues into the public conversation. Over the past three decades, Sandra has written dozens of articles, reviews, and essays that have appeared in a range of periodicals and anthologies. She has facilitated workshops for community activist social workers and psychologists on violence against women and has lectured on women's issues nationally and internationally. She joins us today to talk about her latest book, The Kitchen Is Closed: And Other Benefits of Being Old.  In this episode, Mike and Sandra discuss:  The motivation behind Sandra's latest book Why it is important to listen to your inner voices Defining love in its truest sense The truth about keeping secrets Key Takeaways:  Your story may have the potential to spark conversations about important issues, so go ahead and let the world hear your story. Be the change you want to see in the world. Listen to the voices in your head, but remember to silence the negative ones. Listening to and trusting your inner voice can help you make wise decisions and make significant changes in your life. Love should satisfy both parties' needs and desires. If a relationship no longer fulfills you, it may be time to move on. Setting boundaries is fine, but keeping secrets may hurt you in the long run.  "Your job is to leave the world better than you found it." – Sandra Butler Buy The Kitchen Is Closed: And Other Benefits of Being Old Amazon: https://amzn.to/3c5QAla Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798985756005 Connect with Sandra Website: https://sandrabutler.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandraButlerWrites/ Connect with Mike Carlon: Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Sandra Butler isn't afraid to say she's old. She's also honest about the process it took to get there and the realities that await her in the future. Sandra talks about her book, The Kitchen is Closed and Other Benefits of Being Old, and why it's important for old women to share their stories with the world. Learn more about Sandra Butler here: https://sandrabutler.net/ (https://sandrabutler.net/)

IT NEVER ENDS: MOTHERING MIDDLE AGE DAUGHTERS by Sandra Butler and Dr. Nan Fink Gefen, explores dozens of family relationships for a unique look at women's lives. For more, visit motheringdaughters.net

IT NEVER ENDS: MOTHERING MIDDLE AGE DAUGHTERS by Sandra Butler and Dr. Nan Fink Gefen, explores dozens of family relationships for a unique look at women's lives. For more, visit motheringdaughters.net

Rev. Sandra Butler and Rev. Ron Karstetter will share the platform and offer reflections on how the Easter story is the story of our awakening and our expanding Christ Consciousness, with themes of resurrection, new life, and new vision. How is this Easter story unfolding in and through your own life? What new life and vision is arising within you? Join us as we affirm and celebrate this Easter Consciousness at the core of who and what we are.

Forgiveness is the willingness to forgive. Forgiveness is a choice to begin the process of understanding that forgiveness is about you; it is not about the other person. Learn the steps of how to forgive, and the healing benefits of simply being willing to take the first step.

We will consider practical ways to work with the flow of life—instead of against it—and gain a deeper understanding of what it truly means to live abundantly.“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”—John 10:10

An invitation to explore how to live beyond the grip of “the drama” and make Inspiration a reality.

Talking with Senior Manager and Global Business Strategy, Sandra Butler, we dive into the amazing things they do with global health and sustainability at the forefronts of their minds.CAMTech Mission: CAMTech identifies pressing clinical needs from the field, crowdsources innovative solutions, and accelerates the cycle from idea to patient impact.

In episode 6 of CAMTech Chats, Ofeibea Quist-Arcton, National Pubic Radio’s Africa Correspondent, opens with a sound bite from her lecture delivered on the International Day of the Girl titled Why Reporting the Voices of African Women and Girls Matters. Her talk is incredibly well-suited to open this episode of CAMTech Chats, where we sought out the story of the youngest innovator at the 6th Annual CAMTech Uganda Medtech Hack-a-thon, a 9-year old-girl named Ehrina, and her mother, Dr. Viola Nyakato. Dr. Nyakato is the Dean of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). Sandra Butler sat down with both Ehrina and Dr. Nyakato to hear about why they attend this year’s Hack-a-thon to innovate to improve community health services to attain universal health coverage.

Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale, Chairperson of The DC Legendary Musicians, and host of "Don't Forget the Blues" on WPFW FM 89.3 every Wednesday at noon EST, sits with us to talk about her work, DC history, and shares stories about the many lengendary musicicans that live in DC.

WBZ's Laurie Kirby speaks with author Sandra Butler about how the mother daughter relationship evolves later in life.

IT NEVER ENDS: MOTHERING MIDDLE AGE DAUGHTERS by Sandra Butler and Dr. Nan Fink Gefen, explores the relationships of dozens of families for a unique look at women's lives. For more, visit motheringdaughters.net

IT NEVER ENDS: MOTHERING MIDDLE AGE DAUGHTERS by Sandra Butler and Dr. Nan Fink Gefen, explores the relationships of dozens of families for a unique look at women's lives. For more, visit motheringdaughters.net

Kathryn interviews Sandra Butler, producer and award-winning author of the book “It Nevers Ends: Mothering Middle-Aged Daughters”. Relationships between mother and daughters have been forever complicated. In this unique, one-of-a-kind parenting book, Butler explores the specific challenges and unexpected rewards of mothering midlife daughters and how the role changes with the aging of both parent and child. Kathryn also interviews hotel heiress and entrepreneur's widow Mitzi Perdue, author of “How to Make Your Family Business Last: Techniques, Advice, Checklists, and Resources for Keeping the Family Business in the Family”. The daughter of a Sheraton Hotels co-founder and the wife of the late entrepreneur Frank Perdue, Mitzi Perdue sits at the nexus of two of America's most iconic family businesses. As such, she is uniquely positioned to shed light on the crucial role family culture plays in business enterprise. Perdue is featured in The Baltimore Sun and FOX News.

Kathryn interviews Sandra Butler, producer and award-winning author of the book “It Nevers Ends: Mothering Middle-Aged Daughters”. Relationships between mother and daughters have been forever complicated. In this unique, one-of-a-kind parenting book, Butler explores the specific challenges and unexpected rewards of mothering midlife daughters and how the role changes with the aging of both parent and child. Kathryn also interviews hotel heiress and entrepreneur's widow Mitzi Perdue, author of “How to Make Your Family Business Last: Techniques, Advice, Checklists, and Resources for Keeping the Family Business in the Family”. The daughter of a Sheraton Hotels co-founder and the wife of the late entrepreneur Frank Perdue, Mitzi Perdue sits at the nexus of two of America's most iconic family businesses. As such, she is uniquely positioned to shed light on the crucial role family culture plays in business enterprise. Perdue is featured in The Baltimore Sun and FOX News.

Chris has a problem with Semantics. We take a look back at this past weekend’s WWE Hell in a Cell PPV. It looks like they didn’t need to reboot the Steve Jobs story for 3rd time, We have 50 shades of updates on what Jamie Dornan is doing next, We also talk to Sandra Butler about this weekend’s Hal-con, Have you ever sent a text you shouldn’t have? We have a list of those… The weird news story shows how friendships can end badly…. And we are joined in studio by the editor of G! Magazine, Meredith MacDonald. Follow us on Twitter: @rschriscole @langille @whatsthefinish

Chris has a problem with Semantics. We take a look back at this past weekend’s WWE Hell in a Cell PPV. It looks like they didn’t need to reboot the Steve Jobs story for 3rd time, We have 50 shades of updates on what Jamie Dornan is doing next, We also talk to Sandra Butler about this weekend’s Hal-con, Have you ever sent a text you shouldn’t have? We have a list of those… The weird news story shows how friendships can end badly…. And we are joined in studio by the editor of G! Magazine, Meredith MacDonald. Follow us on Twitter: @rschriscole @langille @whatsthefinish

In this episode, Dr. Sandra Butler discusses her work and findings with the Maine Home Healthcare Retention Study. Putting a human face on "the centerpiece of our long-term care system," Dr. Butler describes the predictors of turnover and retention and how the workers themselves describe their jobs. She tells us what she has learned about why these workers stay and why significant numbers of them leave their positions.