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Today Lisa welcomes her friend, power-house teacher, speaker, author and thought leader, Phylicia Masonheimer. This important conversation is packed with topics from issues that so many women have faced inside the church, reformed theology, feelings that have become an idol and what good church stories is all about. This is a must listen and share with your friends.   Links: Website Facebook Instagram Stop Calling Me Beautiful Book The Bossy Emotions Quiz     Learn more about Lisa at LisaWhittle.com   Produced by Unmutable™

Today Lisa and I will talk about how to create a friends relationship after the break up with your partner.  Is it possible?  Learn techniques that will help you to achieve this for everyone.  We will talk about kids, how to date, when you meet someone how to introduce them to your family. How important is it to keep yourself to be the best version you can be and what does God and his angels have to say to help us.

This episode is another of our lovely chats with wider members of the primary care team. Today Lisa and Sara speak to Laura Butroid, a pharmacy technician who is working in primary care. She gives insights into the varied roles of a pharmacy technician within primary care, and how this differs from a pharmacist. She also discusses what the training looks like and what the supervision and registration side entails. ___ The National Pharmacy Association (NPA): https://www.npa.co.uk/ Buttercups Integrated Level 3 Cross Sector Programme: https://www.buttercupstraining.co.uk/news/buttercups-launches-new-level-3-pharmacy-technician-integrated-programme Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway: https://www.cppe.ac.uk/career/pcpep/pcpep-training-pathway General Pharmaceutical Council: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/ Greater Manchester Primary Care Careers: https://gmprimarycarecareers.org.uk/jobs/ Greater Manchester Training Hub: https://www.gmthub.co.uk HEE Medicines optimisation: https://hee.nhs.uk/our-work/medicines-optimisation ___ We welcome any feedback you might have, our survey takes 1-2 minutes: pckb.org/feedback or contact us on Twitter @PCKBpodcast ___ This podcast has been made with the support of Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, GP Excellence and Wigan CCG. Given that it is recorded with Greater Manchester clinicians, the information discussed may not be applicable elsewhere and it is important to consult local guidelines before making any treatment decisions.  The information presented is the personal opinion of the healthcare professional interviewed and might not be representative to all clinicians. It is based on their interpretation of current best practice and guidelines when the episode was recorded. Guidelines can change; To the best of our knowledge the information in this episode is up to date as of it's release but it is the listeners responsibility to review the information and make sure it is still up to date when they listen. Dr Lisa Adams, Dr Sara MacDermott and their interviewees are not liable for any advice, investigations, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or products listeners might pursue as a result of listening to this podcast - it is the clinicians responsibility to appraise the information given and review local and national guidelines before making treatment decisions. Reliance on information provided in this podcast is solely at the listeners risk. The podcast is designed to be used by trained healthcare professionals for education only. We do not recommend these for patients or the general public and they are not to be used as a method of diagnosis, opinion, treatment or medical advice for the general public. Do not delay seeking medical advice based on the information contained in this podcast. If you have questions regarding your health or feel you may have a medical condition then promptly seek the opinion of a trained healthcare professional.

Today Lisa continues her conversation with former microbiologist and environmental scientist Belinda Womack. More than a decade ago, Belinda was called into service by the 12 Archangels as she was working on a stem cell experiment. Today she further discusses the angels and shares with us how we can put their teachings into practice in our everyday lives. Belinda also discusses her latest book, "Lessons from the 12 Archangels: Divine Intervention in Daily Life." More info at https://www.belindawomack.com/ 

Have you ever noticed a recurring sequence of numbers? Did you know that your birth date numbers influence your life's path? Today Lisa talks with expert numerologist, Glynis McCants, known worldwide as “The Numbers Lady.”  Glynis talks about the history of Numerology as a numbers system and science used by Pythagoras forward. Glynis shares exactly how to calculate your life path number and as well as numbers of celebrities and political figures. She also discusses “Master Numbers” and what those mean as well as love and career information based on the numbers. Info https://www.glynishasyournumber.com/

Today Lisa & Deevo speak about FEAR: What's its' purpose, should you allow it to stop you? Should fear act as a guiding light? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sprout-connectors/support

Every destination has many great options for fun things to do. How can you narrow it down and select the best activities for your family? Today Lisa is sharing her favorite ways to discover activities and make plans for family vacations. When knowing how and where to search, you will be able to discover hidden gems and new things that will make your next family vacation the best yet. Listen in to learn about 8 great ways to discover amazing things to do in new destination.

A vast number of people today are experiencing loneliness and a lack of coping skills perhaps now more than ever. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Today Lisa welcomes guests Victor Brick, Founder of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation and CEO of Planet Fitness; Dr. Cassandra Vieten, Executive Director, John W. Brick Foundation and clinical psychologist; and Gabriella Wright, Co-Founder of Never Alone Movement, Actress, and Activist. The group discusses the importance of “Mental Wellness” and working toward a more holistic view of mental health, including proper nutrition, exercise, and social support. The time has come where must begin to build bridges and eliminate the stigma of mental health. Two dozen experts including our three guests, plus Dr Deepak Chopra, actor Russell Brand, singer Jewel, and others invite you to the FREE “Never Alone Summit” online May 21 , with replay available afterward. Learn more about building a new mental health culture.  INFO: https://neveralonesummit.live/

Today Lisa and Sam tell us all about the haunted orphanage The Old Jesse Lee Home for Children in Alaska source: abbhttps://www.dreadcentral.com/cold-spots/5032/the-old-jesse-lee-home-for-children/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Do you know when you can give more - and when it may be time to hold back? The practice of yoga - and specifically, learning to strike that delicate balance between not giving up when things get challenging, but also resting when it's the right thing to do - has been a big part of my personal reinvention story, so I'm excited today to talk to Lisa Segar, one of my favorite instructors at my local studio, Yoga Life. For years I mostly knew Lisa as the instructor who taught 4:45 Vinyasa Flow on Thursdays and 7 PM Restorative on Mondays, so it was an honor to get to know her better - and a surprise to find out that she doesn't actually, you know, live on the mat! Lisa has a demanding full-time job as a home health nurse and a new blended family, which includes her husband and stepkids plus two kids from a previous marriage, and her story and mine dovetail in a lot of ways - Lisa and I were going through our divorces around the same time, and she began teaching at Yoga Life right around the time I started stepping up my practice there. Today Lisa and I talk about everything from dealing with out-of-control feelings and perfectionism, and how yoga has helped her embrace her 50s, see her body and health in a new way, and has, in her words, given her a life. Featured Sponsor: Prep Dish is a subscription-based meal planning service catering to Keto, Gluten-Free, and Paleo lifestyles. Now featuring SUPER FAST menus with included grocery lists: shop once, do an hour of prep whenever you have time, and you'll enjoy healthy, delicious meals all week long. Sign up at PrepDish.com/MOR to get your first 2 weeks FREE. Sponsor Shout-Out Vionic is the place to elevate your shoe game with cute styles + amazing comfort. Take a look at the Amy Wedge to update your spring and summer look! Get free shipping when you use code MOR at vionicshoes.com. About Lisa: Lisa Segar discovered yoga in 2015 during the end of her marriage, and began instructor training in September of 2016. She began teaching at YogaLife, an Ashtanga-based studio in St. Joseph, MI, in September of 2016, where she has been teaching since early 2017. Lisa holds a 500-RYT certification as well as a level one certification in Restorative Yoga. Off the mat, Lisa has been a mom for 22 years to her two boys, Seth and Austin. She recently married her husband Kurtis and has become a stepmom to Summer and Carly. Being a nurse for 25 years, Lisa has worked most of her career in Home Care. Lisa practices as a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence nurse and is also a clinical instructor for the Lake Michigan College Nursing Program. Episode Links: Practice yoga with me! YogaLife Studio offers a variety of virtual classes and has a great deal for new students - $25 for two weeks of unlimited yoga. Check out my advice on setting up a home yoga practice and studio.Please get in touch! Send an email to motherofreinvention@gmail.com to say hello.

Uncertainty about things in our lives can be draining and overwhelming. It is challenging to find clarity when we're in the midst of change, transition, or chaos. Today Lisa continues her conversation with guest Tama Kieves.  Tama offers help and practical advice from her latest book, “Thriving Through Uncertainty.” Although she was a successful Harvard-educated attorney, she was unhappy and unfulfilled.  She knew she needed to make a radical change. Listen as Tama shares tips to move beyond fear and make change work for you. Info: tamakieves.com. 

Welcome to April! Today Lisa welcomes Bible teacher and best-selling author of the bible study Seamless: Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story, as well as her new book Woven. This passion, along with a deep desire to understand and help others to understand the Bible, has fueled Angie's writing since 2008. You'll enjoy this warm, funny and real conversation between these two new friends today on JOE.   Links: Woven Website Instagram Facebook Deadly Overs Quiz     Learn more about Lisa at LisaWhittle.com Produced by Unmutable™

Hey Mamas! Do you know your tween daughter's love language? GirlTribe Nation is bringing you all the Love Languages. We are learning them and being intentional about different ways to show our girls love.We want to fill those love tanks, so that they are filled with good love and don't go looking in all the wrong places for bad love.Today Lisa talks about the Love Language of Acts Of Service and gives us a bunch of ideas of how we can all find ways to make Acts Of Service a priority in our parenting. All tween girls NEED and love Acts of Service with their mom!Jump on over to GirlTribenation.com/fivelovelanuages to gain access to the Love Languages test to learn your love language!

Hey Mamas! Do you know your tween daughter's love language? GirlTribe Nation is bringing you all the Love Languages. We are learning them and being intentional about different ways to show our girls love.We want to fill those love tanks, so that they are filled with good love and don't go looking in all the wrong places for bad love.Today Lisa talks about the Love Language of Quality Time and gives us a bunch of ideas of how we can all find ways to make Quality Time a priority in our parenting. All tween girls NEED and love Quality Time with their mom!Jump on over to GirlTribenation.com/fivelovelanuages to gain access to the Love Languages test to learn your love language!

Hey Mamas! Do you know your tween daughter's love language? GirlTribe Nation is bringing you all the Love Languages. We are learning them and being intentional about different ways to show our girls love.We want to fill those love tanks, so that they are filled with good love and don't go looking in all the wrong places for bad love.Today Lisa talks about the Love Language of Physical Touch and gives us a bunch of ideas of how we can all show love to our girls with a healthy physical touch that communicates care.Jump on over to GirlTribenation.com/fivelovelanuages to gain access to the Love Languages test to learn your love language!

Are you having challenges in your relationship? Would you like to have better communication with your partner? Today Lisa talks with Dr. Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT. Stan is a well-respected teacher, clinician, researcher, and developer of the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy® (PACT). He is a noted expert on human behavior and couple relationships. In today’s interview, he shares communication tips and tricks and explains the importance of non-verbal cues and body-language, whether with your partner, friends, or in a business setting. He also discusses online dating, character issues, texting, and implications of social media. Stan speaks and teaches worldwide on secure-functioning relationships – how to understand them, create them, and support them. Info: https://www.thepactinstitute.com/ 

Today Lisa speaks with Udo Erasmus, best-selling author of “Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill.” As an expert in health and healing, he talks about “good fats,” and healthy eating. Udo discusses ways to alleviate inflammation and delves into the importance of a plant-based diet, as well as pre- and pro-biotics. He discusses the difference between the omega fatty acids, good molecules, the basis of energy and so much more, offering ways to reconnect to the self and live a life of thriving! Info: https://udoschoice.com/

Parenting children with histories of early adversity can be really hard on a marriage. Today Lisa is talking with Currey and JJ Blandford about how to intentionally stay connected in the midst of it all. Currey and JJ are adoptive parents, he is a pastor and she is a therapist. and they lend their knowledge to this conversation. We talk about everything from finding a good therapist to creating small spaces of time to connect. We even talk about observing the Sabbath as a day of rest and connection. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Episode #67 An Unexpected Open Adoption 6 Hours a Week to a Better Relationship The Connected Parent

Today Lisa interviews Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Youth Director of Earth Guardians, an environmental/activist group. Martinez is a passionate climate activist, hip-hop artist, author, poet and powerful voice in the movement. He has spoken around the world at global environmental summits, as well as the United Nations. Today he shares poetry, music, and his powerful message of solutions and hope. Info: earthguardians.org. 

Today Lisa and I will share angels who help you in every area of your life and how to connect with them to help in your love, relationships family, career/business, life choices, soul mates and wellness. 

Today Lisa talks with Marci Shimoff, author of “Happy for No Reason” and Dr. Sue Morter, author of “The Energy Codes.” Together they talk about the science behind miracles and how our intentions play a strong role. They share ways of healing, including energy exercises and looking for positive aspects in everyday life. They also share a free eBook gift for the listeners. Enjoy this uplifting and spirit-filled interview! For info, www.theawareshow.com/miracles

We call it potting soil, but there’s no true ‘soil’ in it at all! Today Lisa shares how she mixes her own soil, what she uses, and some other choice potting mix tips. Connect with Lisa Steinkopf: Lisa Steinkopf is a blogger, freelance writer, and houseplant enthusiast, and the author of Houseplant Party: Fun projects & Growing Tips for Epic Indoor Plants. She loves taking care of her own plants, and teaching others to take care of theirs at The Houseplant Guru. The Houseplant Guru Houseplant Party: Fun Projects & Growing Tips for Epic Indoor Plants Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Today Lisa talks with Marci Shimoff, author of “Happy for No Reason” and Dr. Sue Morter, author of “The Energy Codes.” Together they talk about the science behind miracles and how our intentions play a strong role. They share ways of healing, including energy exercises and looking for positive aspects in everyday life. They also share a free eBook gift for the listeners. Enjoy this uplifting and spirit-filled interview!  For info, www.theawareshow.com/miracles

Today Lisa speaks with Udo Erasmus, best-selling author of “Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill.” As an expert in health and healing, today he shares his wisdom about the true meaning behind loneliness and how we experience an initial disconnection, just by being human at birth. This can lead to deep heartache, but if we can learn to fully experience the pain, we can therefore go to the deepest places of unconditional joy which is our birthright and the true foundation of our being. He shares ways to reconnect to the self and live a life of thriving by consciously going into the darkness to find our true light!  http://udoschoice.com/

We love when we come across people who surprise us and inspire us. Today Lisa shares a little bit on the book she just listened to from Matthew McCongauhey. It sounds like a must! Then, we quickly switch gears to debate what is a chili, soup, or stew. What are your thoughts?

There’s no doubt that 2020 brought us a few surprises, curveballs, disappointments, and blessings. Today Lisa joins you to share seven things that she learned about herself and travel during this year of unexpected events. When we look for the good in things, we can find it! Join Lisa to hear about her lessons learned and discover new ways to think about the events of your life in 2020.

Today Lisa talks with Lisa. Lisa just completed Celtic Warrior Challenge and took 1st place. Lisa has quite the store about coming back from losing a bicep and being able to still complete in the elite heats of OCR. Lisa and Lisa talk about OCR during the COVID world, safety, and compliance at the venues and more. WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your favorite Podcast Platform. Screenshot it and email the review to us at BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a sticker. www.BeastNetPod.com Music Info: https://beastnetpod.com/music #beastnetpod #OCRBuddy #OCRStrong #OCRaddix #OCRStrong2020 #raceLOCAL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Today Lisa welcomes singer, songwriter, actor, producer, 2 time Grammy nominee and Dove award winner Jamie Grace. This spirited, yet meaningful, conversation covers how Jamie struggled to navigate fame at a young age, mental health, being a mom and her brand new book Finding Quiet. This episode is a must listen.   Links: Finding Quiet The Jamie Grace Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Dwell App     Learn more about Lisa at LisaWhittle.com   Produced by Unmutable™

Today Lisa speaks with Malcolm Stern, co-director and co-founder of Alternatives at St James’ Church in London. Malcolm has worked as a group and individual psychotherapist for more than 30 years. His new book Slay Your Dragons with Compassion describes 10 practices for thriving in an unstable world, all distilled from his decades of intense group work. The book is filled with practical exercises and compelling stories from the therapy room. For more info,visit www.malcolmstern.com

Today Lisa talks with Neale Donald Walsch, the author of the New York Times bestsellers: Conversations with God Book 1, Book 2, and Book 3, as well as Meditations from Conversations with God Book 1 and Book 2, and many others.  His latest is Conversations with God Book 4. Neale lectures and hosts workshops throughout the country, in addition to running his foundation, ReCreation. His books have been translated into twenty-two languages. For more info, go to  http://www.cwg.org/

Today Lisa joins me for a the start of a series within a series. Sacred Marriage continues with "Under Fire" where Lisa and I discuss the assaults on marriage we have been walking through. Open, honest, vulnerable.

11/11- Lest We Forget. TRIGGER WARNING: Body Image & Body Talk is discussed in this episode. If you find this triggering in any way, please sit this one out. Stay strong, warrior! Today Lisa shares her journey with body love and appreciation and shares tips on how you can start loving & appreciating your body TODAY. IG & FB: @theflourishgspace EMAIL: fruitandflourishing@gmail.com or theflourishingspace@gmail.com 1-1 COACHING, WORKSHOPS, TEACHING & MORE: www.theflourishingspace.ca Welcome to the Fruit and Flourishing Podcast. Whether you’ve been a long for the entire journey or this is your first time listening, I'm so happy you're here! My name is Lisa Madison. I am the owner of The Flourishing Space. I am a life and recovery coach guiding individuals in all things confidence, careers, entrepreneurship, school, relationships, teenage-hood and so much more. I help guide men and women to set, plan and accomplish goals to lead them to a life they deserve to live with a mind body and soul that they love! I’m also a dance, yoga and fitness instructor, mental health advocate, eating disorder warrior, goal getter and lover of all things fruit. We keep it real on this podcast, and I share a lot of personal experiences, wisdom and inspiration. Grab a cocktail, maybe a piece of fruit, and let's get motivated!

Today Lisa and Julie talk about the contribution of Carl Jung to AA, how Lisa dealt with a very inflammatory conversation with family and other tidbits on how to live life from a recovered perspective.

This is the third part of our Conflict Series. The last two weeks we have talked about teaching your daughter how to say "I'm sorry", and about how to forgive. Today Lisa brings you the conclusion of our series talking about conflict resolution.Does your girl ever get into a disagreement with a friend? Or sibling? Or you? I know! It's rough. When a tween has a fight it feels like the end of the world to them! There not really being dramatic, they are feeling all the feels. They just don't have a lot of life experience to give them perspective. But here's what they do need - tools! Tools to know how to walk through a disagreement with respect and figure out a solution. Join Lisa as she teaches you how to walk your daughter through conflict resolution.I’ve created a really great Mother/Daughter date for you to have to help walk your girls through times of conflict in their lives. You can go to Girltribenation.com/conflict to access it.Don’t forget to check out our amazing puberty online class Growing Up Girls for tween girls at girltribenation.com/growingupgirl.

This is the third part of our Conflict Series. The last two weeks we have talked about teaching your daughter how to say "I'm sorry", and about how to forgive. Today Lisa brings you the conclusion of our series talking about conflict resolution.Does...

You may need a box of tissues nearby as you listen to Lisa’s story about her dear sister Heather. Today Lisa will help us unpack and shed light on a topic that we tend to avoid or that we don’t know much about. It make even make us feel uncomfortable. The topic is organ donation. Is this something you have considered? Why or why not? Tune in to hear this true story of Lisa and her loved one's journey to becoming an organ donation family. SHOW LINKS: Statistics from: https://www.organdonor.gov/ Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA): https://donatelifeky.org/partners/koda/ Contact Lisa Prather (Century 21 realtor in Frankfort): https://www.century21.com/real-estate-agent/profile/lisa-prather-P80078079 Lisa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.prather.35 STAY IN TOUCH w/Victoria: Website (opt in): www.victoriadwalker.com Blog link: https://www.startwithagratefulheart.com/ Choose 2 Think Merch & More - click here to find merch for today's episode: "I choose to give the gift of life" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victoria-walker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/victoria-walker/support

Today Lisa talks with Aimee Kohler, On Mountain training Manager and Race director for Blue Mountain Resort. Blue Mountain is the Annual host to the Spartan Palmerton race. 2020 shut down Spartan, but #OCRISNOTDEAD and Aimee has decided to have an OCR the weekend Spartan was supposed to be there. Becasue of COVID they have to keep the numbers lower, but Blue Mountain uses RFID on the resort and they been able to use this as a COVID precaution tracking program. Racers will be staggered and the RFID will help to track and ensure they are in compliance. Unlike Spartan this is a VERY limited event. 225 racers maximum. You need to sign up now to ensure your spot! https://www.shopskibluemt.com/special-events Find Aimee and Blue Mountain at @aimskoh @bluemtresort WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your favorite Podcast Platform. Screenshot it and email the review to us at BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a sticker. www.ocr-strong.com/ www.BeastNetPod.com Music Info: https://beastnetpod.com/music #beastnetpod #OCRBuddy #OCRStrong #OCRaddix #OCRStrong2020 #raceLOCAL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Today Lisa has a laugh fest with Jodi V and Coach Sifu Brandon recapping the Adventure Soccer Mud N Muck run in Snohomish WA on 8/29/2020. They recap the event, the atmosphere, the COVID compliance, and how much FUN it was. There is one more event coming up September 12th in Snohomish sign up here: https://adventuresoccer.org/mud-run-2020 Not only is this a great event, they are fundraising for local children at risk and they send money to orphanages in Africa. If you are around WA you need to get to this and sell it out! This may be an episode where the Video version is the best way to listen, their faces, gestures, and hilarity has to be seen. WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your favorite Podcast Platform. Screenshot it and email the review to us at BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a sticker. www.ocr-strong.com/ www.BeastNetPod.com Music Info: https://beastnetpod.com/music #beastnetpod #OCRBuddy #OCRStrong #OCRaddix #OCRStrong2020 #raceLOCAL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

The three most important ways to master your cycle and optimize your fertility are: Understand the side effects of birth control and the fact that the pill is most likely only covering up your issues, not fixing them Start tracking your menstrual cycle to understand any underlying issues or red flags you should be aware of Provide your body with everything it needs to increase progesterone production, improve your ovulation and protect your overall health   Time and time again, I see the crazy side effects of the birth control pill, irregular menstrual cycles, and out of whack hormones in women. Many women are never told about the integral role that their menstrual cycles play not only in their fertility but in their overall health and happiness as well. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is here today to dismiss these myths and teach you how to chart your menstrual cycle and use an evidence-based approach to fertility awareness and menstrual cycle optimization.   Master Your Cycle and Optimize Your Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack A certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner, Lisa is passionate about helping women understand their menstrual cycle for greater overall health. Since beginning to track her period at the age of 18, Lisa has discovered the amazing power charting your cycle can have as a natural birth control, fertility monitor, and as a sign of your overall health. Lisa’s book, The Fifth Vital Sign, dives into all of this important information, and she is here today to empower you to start understanding what is going on in your own body.   Your Menstrual Cycle Is About Way More Than Having Babies Your menstrual cycle is a key indicator of what is going on in your body. Today Lisa is breaking down what is considered a normal menstrual cycle and period, common symptoms or issues you should be looking out for, and giving us a real talk when it comes to hormonal contraceptives so that you can start to understand how your body works. Everything from overcoming period pain, to the long-standing implications of birth control and when you should start to take your fertility seriously, are on the table today as we dive into the mighty power that is your menstrual cycle.   Why You Need To Value Your Cycle as an Indicator for Overall Health Understanding how your body works is critical to your longevity, happiness, and fertility. If you are feeling alone in trying to figure out your menstrual cycle, or your doctor keeps giving you the run around when it comes to birth control, and you know that there is something out there better for you, this episode is your first step into self-discovery and mastering your menstrual cycle. Are you ready to stop letting your doctor control your hormones by taking matters into your own hands? How do you think that charting your cycle, understanding the harmful effects of birth control, and taking care of your hormones will impact not only your fertility but your overall health? Share your menstrual cycle breakthroughs with me in the comments section of the episode page.   Quotes: “I just thought it was about birth control. So it totally blew my mind that someone could look at my chart and identify a health issue. And that subsequently when I got that under control and addressed that, that my cycle actually improved and is now within the normal range.” (9:52) “So many women believe that pain is just a part of menstruation and it is just something that we have to grin and bear. And although it is very common and a lot of women experience varying degrees of pain with their cycle, it is helpful that someone says out loud that outside of menstruation, we don’t consider pain to be normal.” (14:47) “Looking at the cycle as a diagnostic tool, you always want to remember what’s normal and what is not. And various health issues, even things you might not necessarily think of, if you are seeing a consistent pattern of cycle disruptions that are falling outside of the normal, that is a sign that we should be looking deeper into what is happening.” (24:16) “Ya I get it. We make estrogen and progesterone in our ovaries, and I get that we think that everything is just in our uterus. But we actually have a circulatory system. We have receptors for these hormones in our brain, in our breasts, in our bones. It’s not just the reproductive organs ladies, its everywhere!” (36:00) “This is not about alarming women or trying to scare them, but I feel that we need this information. So if you know that you were put on the pill for an issue, then you need to know that that issue is very likely still there.” (45:05)   Resources Mentioned: Get Your Free First Chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Freebie Get Lisa’s Freebies Here Fertility Friday Podcast Follow Lisa on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest EY 186: Debunking Period Myths Once and For All with Nicole Jardim EY 217: 5 Signs of Progesterone Deficiency And How To Fix It   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

Today Lisa gets a chance to talk with Aaron Coffman fresh off the course at Savage Race Chicago. Aaron got to run the Pro course and step onto the podium for 1st place age group. Then he went back out and ran the Blitz open. They discuss some of the safety protocols and the overall race experience. Aaron and Lisa also review what got him into OCR after years of road racing and how his training style changed for OCR. Completing the Savage Race on July 25th was his 70th OCR. His other accolades include: 4 Battleground Mud Runs 1 Conquer the Gauntlet 1 Crusher Race 1 OCR North American Championship 1 OCR World Championship 3 Savage Races (+ 1 or 2 this weekend) 1 Terrain Race 1 Tough Mudder (my first ever obstacle "race") 2 Warrior Dash 54 Spartan Races (4 in 2018; 38 in 2019; 11 so far in 2020 plus a Virtual Trifecta). Trifectas: 1 in 2018, 9 in 2019, 2 in 2020 (not counting virtuals). 6 of 8 2020 Spartan races ended in a Podium for Aaron. IG @Aaron_Coffman99 Folks, 2020 is not a total bust, Spartan and Tough Mudder may have cancelled their season but many smaller OCRs are still operational. Download the OCRBuddy App, follow BeastNEt on Instagram and Facebook, or Join our listeners group where we will post remaining races and interviews with Race Directors that are still operating. Virtual races become the subject for a while and BeastNet has started Battle Miles, a virtual race that challenges you to push beyond your limits. Listen to the show, learn more and purchase yours here: https://battlemiles.com?sca_ref=279928.4LlBLLtbBv #beastnetpod Have a listen, do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your favorite Podcast Platform. Screenshot it and email the review to us at BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a sticker. www.BeastNetPod.com Music Info: https://beastnetpod.com/music #BeastNetPod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Lisa has built an impressive career by showing care and compassion for others. She grew UPS’s United Way campaign from $48 to $65M, receiving the AMA’s Non-Profit Marketer of the Year award in 2017. Today Lisa is the Chief Mojo Officer at the Marketing Mojo, a full-service digital marketing and demand-gen agency.  One of Lisa’s superpowers is finding the place where purpose and profit co-exist. That instinct has propelled Lisa into becoming a savvy marketer. What we discussed and what you’ll learn: - How marketers need to lead with purpose over profit for the greater good. - The best marketing tactics are evergreen. - How to be authentic and more credible when telling your story. - What it means to uphold the promise of your brand. - The Gen Z market and how their purchase habits will change after watching their parents get laid off. Today’s episode offers feel-good food-for-thought. So, if you are eager to learn more marketing insights - subscribe to our podcast, watch us on YouTube, or checkout our LinkedIn content.

Today Lisa talks about Step 7 and where she is at with it today. (pre-recorded)

Long time caller and Bridgeport community activist Wayne Winston joins the show to debut a new weekly segment: On Race ft. Wayne Winston. Today Lisa and Wayne discuss Reverend Al Sharpton possibly coming to the Park City over the weekend as well as react to BET founder Robert Johnson's comments on the BLM protests.

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I am happy to introduce you to Lisa Erickson, the author of the book Chakra Empowerment for Women:  Self-Guided Techniques for Healing Trauma, Owning Your Power & Finding Overall Wellness. As you probably know, I love energy work, and Lisa’s ground breaking work helps women connect with their energy bodies and maximize and balance their energy during key life transitions. Today Lisa shares wisdom on how we can tend our bodies through these times using our chakras. Enjoy this gift of Lisa. In this Episode: Energy wisdom for these times Learn about Lisa’s journey and how she found her way to Chakra works A touch base about how different phases of our life bring about different shifting energies within us What can women do to care for their energy How chakra work can help you grow your business How men’s and women’s body are different How can women learn to tune into these different cycles of life A sneak peek into Lisa’s book called Chakra Empowerment for Women Lisa is a chakra-based energy worker, writer, and teacher specializing in women's energetics and sexual trauma healing. She has trained in multiple energy healing modalities and is certified in both mindfulness meditation instruction and trauma sensitivity. Lisa is a member of the International Association of Meditation Instructors, the American Holistic Health Association, the Energy Medicine Practitioners Association, and The Breathe Network, a non-profit dedicated to supporting holistic healing for sexual trauma survivors. She is also the creator of a popular DailyOM course Awakening Your Feminine Chakras. “We all love butterflies and how beautiful they are but we forget to think about how it’s got that way.” –Lisa Erickson Discover more about Simone's works and passion on her website: Enlightened Energetics. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and follow her on Facebook, and Twitter. Let’s meet Lisa Erickson! Lisa Erickson Show Notes

Today Lisa gives you her recipe for keeping your mind healthy and talks candidly about how the quarantine affected her mindset and health.You can follow Lisa on FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitter Music is Genuine by Julio Ortiz 

Today Lisa celebrates her birthday! Then Doctor Michael rosenberg joins the show to discuss the state of healthcare as states continue to reopen during the Covid 19 pandemic.

Our guest today is blogger and mother-of-six, Lisa Bass, who you may recognize by her social media platform Farmhouse on Boone. Lisa is the epitome of the modern-day natural living mother. She's making sourdough starter one moment and sewing her children's clothes the next, while wearing her baby in a sling and managing her multi-platform business. Her husband is home with her full-time, and they home school.Today Lisa joins us to share how her six birth experiences evolved, from her highly medical first birth to a planned birth center birth, which resulted in an unassisted car birth while her husband drove 70 mph down the highway.All three babies after that were born peacefully at home.Lisa's story inspires the intuitive approach to finding the right provider and right birth space, where a mother feels her safest during labor and most at peace with her birth experience.* * * * * * * * * *If you enjoyed this episode of the Down To Birth Show, please share with your pregnant and postpartum friends.Between episodes, connect with us on Instagram @DownToBirthShow to see behind-the-scenes production clips and join the conversation by responding to our questions and polls related to pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood. You can reach us at Contact@DownToBirthShow.com or call (802) 438-3696 (802-GET-DOWN). We are always happy to hear from our listeners and appreciate questions for our monthly Q&A episodes. To join our monthly newsletter, text "downtobirth" to 22828.You can sign up for Cynthia's HypnoBirthing classes as well as online breastfeeding classes and weekly postpartum support groups run by Cynthia & Trisha at HypnoBirthing of Connecticut. Please remember we don’t provide medical advice, and to speak with your licensed medical provider related to all your healthcare matters. Thanks so much for joining in the conversation, and see you next week!

I’m reading from chapter 3 of my book, Earning Freedom: Conquering a 45-Year Prison Term For more information, visit PrisonProfessors.com ******* During my first weeks in the penitentiary, I meet hundreds of men.  Listening to them convinces me that it’s best to keep a low profile, at least until I understand more about my environment. I don’t even talk much with the other men assigned to my cell. Just as Check told me on my first day, the men mind their own business and don’t show much interest in building new friendships. They work in the prison’s factory, manufacturing or repairing mailbags for the U.S. Postal Service. I catch the vibe–one of apathy rather than hostility. These men have no interest in talking with a young prisoner who shows enthusiasm about being hired to work in the library. Enthusiasm dies long before most men enter the inside of these walls, I suspect.  It might reveal naiveté, which exposes vulnerability. In the evenings I lie on my rack thinking about how I’m going to make it and realize that I’m at the start of a long journey. I block out the noise that comes in endless waves from outside the cell. More than 600 of the 2,500 prisoners in the penitentiary live in A cellblock, though their activities don’t concern me as much as the thoughts about how I will walk out of prison when I’m released. But I can’t seem to focus. The papers I’ve received from the administrators confirm that my 45-year sentence brings a possible release in 2013. It’s only 1988 and after one year as a prisoner I still can’t grasp what it means to live another 25 in here. According to the counselor, case manager, and unit managers, a group of administrators collectively known as the “unit team,” 25 more years is the best I can hope for, and that’s contingent on my not receiving any disciplinary infractions that could result in my loss of good time. No amount of effort or accomplishment, the unit team assures me, will advance my release date. Although I don’t talk about my spiritual beliefs, I read the Bible every night. My resistance to religious services and organized prayer groups irritates the zealots, or “Bible thumpers,” as they’re known. That’s of little consequence in the long run because my relationship with the Bible brings me comfort, guides me, and provides occasional relief from the deep sorrow gripping me. I read it lying on my rack or while sitting on a wooden chair in a corner I’ve claimed for myself between bookshelves in the library. Sometimes I find parables that seem as if written directly to me. I must prepare–that is the message I receive from my readings. The message comes to me from verses in both the Old and New Testaments. I find the message in the story of Noah and the Ark; I read it in the parables of the wise and foolish virgins, as well as the parables of the talents described in the Book of Matthew. I must prepare. I learn from my daily Bible readings that everyone has a responsibility to live God’s plan, and that plan requires us to maximize the gifts we receive. I’m not convinced that I must fast, wear certain clothes, use prayer oils, face the sun at specific hours, or publicly claim that I’m saved, to come closer to God. The belief I begin to form is that I need to live as a good man, to develop the gifts God has blessed me with and to work toward the making of a better world. My belief strengthens my spirit, improves my attitude, and gives me a positive outlook. Instead of looking at my sentence as a burden I begin to see it as a challenge, an opportunity to grow in ways I never would’ve without extreme adversity. To accept that my sentence may have a purpose not yet revealed requires that I have faith that God has a plan, one that will open opportunities, and trusting in God’s plan gives me a sense that I can go on. I want to convey these thoughts to Lisa, but she’s slipping away. Her sentencing date approaches so I understand her lack of enthusiasm when I express my excitement about beginning correspondence studies at Ohio University. When she mocks my growing faith in God, I realize how the time and space of my sentence separates us.  Despite my love for her, we’re growing apart. Telephone restrictions preclude me from talking with her more than once every few days. I can only use the telephone on the days that A cellblock is scheduled for access.  On telephone days, a guard leads 15 of us at a time to a room with rotary-dial, wall-mounted phones, and I wait in line to use one of them. When it’s my turn, I’m authorized to make one 10-minute phone call. To avoid the frustration of the brief phone calls I write long letters to Lisa every day, expressing my love for her and sending promises I don’t know how I’ll keep. Whatever sentence she receives, I assure her that it’s part of God’s plan, one that will bring us closer together. Just before her sentencing date she travels to Atlanta to visit with me. I’m in my second month in Atlanta and it’s been six months since I’ve seen my wife, more than a year since we’ve held each other or even touched. I’m lonely for her, aching for her. Thoughts of Lisa have, at various times, strengthened and weakened me, inspired and depressed me. Now I’m going to see her, to hold her, to kiss her. I iron my khaki pants and shirt with creases as sharply pressed as a military officer’s uniform and, in order to show how much larger my biceps have grown through exercise, I fold up the short sleeves of my shirt. I’m ready and I’m eager. Today Lisa will fall in love with me again, just as she loved me before. “Yo, young’un, who’s comin’ to see you?” Other prisoners inquire as they watch me peering through the window to see who’s walking down the prison corridor. “My wife’s visiting me today.” I’m enthusiastic, refusing to use the standard prison reference of “my ol’ lady.” “Have a good one.” Soon after I hear my name paged a guard arrives to escort me from the housing unit. We walk through the wide, quiet, empty corridor on polished marble floors surrounded by high, white walls. The guard doesn’t talk to me. The only sounds along the dreary walk are our footsteps, the sound of swinging handcuffs that hang from the back of the guard’s thick leather belt, and the occasional static blasts from his radio. It’s a long walk. Instead of entering the visiting room the guard opens the door to an adjacent room, where another guard waits at a desk. “Inmate Santos for a visit,” the escorting guard informs his colleague before locking me in the closet-sized room. The guard seated at the desk asks for my ID and begins writing the information in his logbook: my name, registration number, the time I arrived, and my visitor’s name. “What are you waiting for?” he asks as I stand there, watching. “Oh, can I go in?” I’m dehumanized, conditioned to ask permission for any movement as if I’ve been a prisoner all my life. “You know the drill.” “What drill? This is my first visit.” “Strip!” The order surprises me but I follow it without question. My main concern is getting to Lisa, though I’m careful to keep my clothes looking crisp and so I take extra time to fold my pants and shirt before I set them on the dingy floor. “Everything,” the guard says as I stand in my boxers and socks. I’ve been through hundreds of strip searches but guards sometimes let me stand in underwear while they inspect me. Not this one. He’s a stickler for detail and insists on seeing me naked.  He orders me to lift my privates, bend over and spread. I comply as he directs, giving him the full view he wants, and then I dress. Finally, he authorizes me to enter the visiting room. I walk down a few steps to a platform where two guards sit at a desk. The room is large, like a high school cafeteria with bright lights. Vending machines line the walls. It’s packed with people engaged in hundreds of simultaneous, loud conversations. I don’t see Lisa. One of the guards asks for my identification.  He then patronizes me with questions on whether I understand the rules. Those rules may be designed for security reasons, but they strip people of dignity and contribute to the loss of community ties. I remember the rules from when I first saw Lisa in the Miami prison more than a year ago. They don’t permit us to embrace during the visit, and limit kissing to the start and finish. The guard tells me where to sit and points me in the direction. Finally, I see her. She sits in a row of plastic chairs along the wall and watches as I walk toward her from across the brightly lit room. My eyes lock with hers and memories flash of better times. I remember crowds parting as she held my arm while we walked through Las Vegas casinos; I remember drinking champagne and eating chocolate truffles with her at a dessert bar overlooking Central Park; I remember powering through deep blue, rolling waves of the Atlantic on my ocean racer, with her in a sequined string bikini, clinging to me. Those days are gone, never to return. I have repressed thoughts of Lisa’s seductiveness, her magnetic sex appeal, but as I walk closer to her those feelings surge, inflaming all of my senses. The year has taken its toll on me. With the total absence of a woman’s touch, of affection, of physical warmth and release, an enormous urge rises in me. I’m oblivious to the hundreds of other people visiting in the room. It’s as if I’m seeing Lisa in an airport terminal for the first time after a long trip abroad. Only she’s not here to welcome me home. When she stands I want to devour her. Since we have just this one opportunity, I manage with a deliciously long, marvelous kiss. “I still love you, Michael,” Lisa says, holding me before we sit. “And I love you,” I respond while pulling her close. “We’re made to love each other. I’ve told you that from the beginning.  Our love is strong enough to carry us through anything, even imprisonment.” I’m eager to say anything and everything that comes to mind with desperate hopes of holding on to her. We sit side-by-side, as close as the stationary, hard plastic chairs will allow.  We’re close enough that I feel the soft skin of her arms touching mine, close enough that I can breathe in her perfume. The romantic euphoria of our first hour together doesn’t last, however, as we can’t avoid discussing the ugliness that has become our lives. “How is it in here, really? Are you safe?” “I told you, you don’t have to worry about me. As long as we’re together, I’m okay. My dad sent the money to the university, so I should receive my books and lesson plans soon. I’ve got a great job in the library. I’m exercising every day. I’ve got plenty of books to read. You’re going to see how I turn this mess around. I’m going to leave here so much better than I am now, stronger and wiser.  I’m going to make you proud.” “But what about me? What do you think is going to happen at my sentencing–and after? I can’t live in a place like this!” “Honey, nothing’s going to happen.” I comb my fingers through her blonde hair. “You didn’t do anything that bad. You told a little lie about money. What’s the big deal? The judge isn’t going to put you in prison for that. People lie all the time. Every time someone gets pulled over for speeding, he lies about driving the speed limit. They don’t put people in prison for that.” “But what if they do? What’s going to happen then?” She grips her fingers into my hands. “I don’t want to live in a place like this.” “It’s not going to happen,” I soothe. “Why don’t you pray with me? When I pray, God gives me strength.” “Come on, don’t start with that! What are you doing? Becoming a priest in here? Prayer isn’t going to help me!” Lisa abruptly lets go of me and folds her arms across her chest in frustration. “Yes it will, it helps me through every day.” “You got 45 years! Did prayers help with that?” “Baby, don’t talk like that. You have to trust in me, trust in God. It’s going to get better.” “Sometimes I don’t think I know you anymore. All you talk about is school, God, about how it’s going to be better when you get out. Don’t you get it? We’re going to be old by then!” “It’s not going to be that long.” I sit back in my chair, swallowing the harshness of her assessment. “What about me? How am I supposed to live? Our money is running out.” “Why don’t you get a job?” “Doing what? What can I do? You want me to wait tables or something?” “Don’t worry, Baby. Let’s get through your sentencing next week and put this mess behind us. I’ll think of something.” Our visit may have begun with passion, but it ends with the cold reality that we don’t have enough of anything to sustain us. We don’t have enough money, enough maturity, or enough commitment.  When visiting hours end she stands and we hold each other, but I know she’s not coming back. Our parting kiss tastes like good-bye. As she walks away I’m more alone than I’ve ever been. The following week Lisa is sentenced. After the scheduled time of her hearing I call my father, who accompanied her to lend support. He tells me that the judge sentenced her to serve five years on probation for her felony conviction of lying to a federal officer. I’m relieved. Thinking of Lisa enduring the handcuffs, the chains, the regular strip searches, orders, and daily indignities of confinement would have crushed me. I can handle prison, but I wasn’t sure she could have, and if she were put inside my level of stress would’ve risen exponentially.  At least I have that complication behind me.  Now it’s on to new challenges and complications that I expect to flow over the next 10,000 days. ******* Since the library is an open space where all prisoners can congregate freely, it serves as a kind of marketplace for hustlers and prisoners use it for more than checking out books or typing. They exploit it to hide weapons, drugs, and other contraband that they conceal in the drop ceiling or inside books they hollow out. Guards seize contraband they find, but since the library is a common area they can’t punish an individual without further information, like a tip from a snitch. I’ll never become a source of such information, as I won’t try to make my life easier at the expense of making someone else’s life harder. Blood spills inside these walls. I’ll survive by making decisions that ensure I don’t have to hide from anybody and that no one has to hide from me. I want to live invisibly, to be “in” the penitentiary, but not “of” the penitentiary. I focus intensely on steps I can take that will lead me closer to home, that will prepare me for a productive life outside. My own research and the inquiries I make of other prisoners convince me that only two mechanisms exist through which I can earn my way out. One is to ask my judge to reconsider my sentence using the formal legal proceeding known as the Rule 35 motion, but the strict time parameters of that rule limit me. Once the appeals court affirms my conviction and sentence–as I’m sure it will–the 120-day clock starts ticking. After that time elapses, my sentence becomes etched in stone. The only other mechanism, barring future legislative reform, is asking the president to grant relief through executive clemency. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will affirm my conviction and sentence within a year. What can I possibly accomplish in another year of imprisonment to persuade my sentencing judge that I’m a worthy candidate for relief, that I’ve earned freedom? It’s not enough time and yet I’ve got to make something happen. Every minute that passes without my having a plan or making progress means that I’m losing ground. I feel like I’m a cartoon character, lying on a table with a swinging, spinning saw blade gradually dropping from the ceiling toward my exposed and extended neck. Improving my situation will require support from people outside. Yet 40-foot walls hinder my ability to connect with society, frustrating me. I stare at library walls wondering how to distinguish myself from every other prisoner who wants a sentence reduction. I can’t simply express sorrow or regret. I am deeply remorseful, though I understand the cynicism of the system. When I file my Rule 35, I’m expecting prosecutors to argue persuasively that I’m not at all remorseful but only want out. I wrestle with the opposition I expect to face. Why do others think it so wrong that I want to advance my release date? I want out, but I also want to atone, to somehow reconcile with society. I aspire to show others that I’m earning my freedom. As I stare blankly at the books all around me I suddenly see the solution that will help me pierce these walls and connect with society: I’ll write a book! I may not know what I’m doing but the fact that I’m doing something, making progress, empowers me. For the first time I’m not sitting around waiting for outside forces to dictate my fate. Instead, I have a plan and that brings new energy, motivation, and inspiration. I’ll write about how the romantic, swashbuckling images I had of coke traffickers seduced me into the trade. Reading my story will provide compelling reasons for others to avoid making the same choices. I’ll express remorse openly and perhaps other young people will be dissuaded from breaking the law. The book should assist law enforcement by helping stop crime before it starts. I’ve never taken a writing course or even written anything more substantial than short letters, but if I begin now and work on it every day, I can finish a book in time to generate support for my Rule 35. This project becomes my Hail Mary effort to begin a record of atonement. Julie and her fiancé, Tim, are my strongest supporters. I write her and they agree to launch a nonprofit corporation to publish the book, which I title Drugs and Money. That way instead of selling the book we can donate it. A funding arm from the State of Washington offers financial resources for programs designed to improve community safety, and I write a grant proposal to fund our project.  Julie submits the grant proposal through the nonprofit, and then she persuades those on the board of the grant committee to fund production of Drugs and Money with $20,000.  It’s a sufficient amount of funds to produce and distribute 2,000 books to schools, jails, and other organizations for at-risk adolescents. This community-service effort helps me reach beyond the penitentiary, build support, and begin making a contribution to society. ******* I hear my name being paged over the loudspeaker with an order to report to the Education building.  I sit down at the desk where I write each day, and Mr. Chandler, the Supervisor of Education, approaches. “Sanchez, why am I getting a package from Ohio University with your name all over it?” He is not happy. I look up, surprised that he’s upset and wondering what I did wrong. “I enrolled in a correspondence program, sir,” I respond, not wanting to aggravate him further by correcting his mispronunciation of my name. “I wanted to study toward a college degree.” “Boy, don’t you know I got half a mind to lock you up? Ain’t no courses get ordered ’round here less they go through me. Who authorized you to enroll in college?” “I didn’t know I needed to have authorization.” “Don’t you knows you’s in the peniten’try! You better axe somebody! Can’t be havin’ no packages sent in here without auth’rization. Interferes with security of the institution.” “Sorry, sir. I didn’t know that a package from a university could interfere with security.  But I won’t make that mistake again.” Mr. Chandler softens some with my contrite response. “What you doin’ in here all day anyway boy?” He spreads the pages of longhand on my desk. “Writing, sir, just trying to stay out of trouble.” “Well you ’bout found trouble, and you’re lookin’ at it. Now come on back to my office and get these here books ’fore I send ’em back and lock yo ass in da hole.” I stand and follow him down the center corridor, giddy as a boy on Christmas morning, ecstatic that my course work has arrived. I don’t know why he was so angry, but it doesn’t really matter now that he’s agreed to allow me to proceed. When we enter his office I see the box from Ohio University open on his desk. “This ain’t nothin’ but a lot ’a extra work for me.” “Thanks for helping, sir. I apologize for causing so much trouble.” He opens each book, inspects the binding, fans through the pages, then he passes the book over to me. I have courses in English, philosophy, algebra, and psychology. I thank Mr. Chandler again and return to the desk where I can begin to work with a new sense of purpose. In my mind I’m no longer a prisoner. I’m 24 years old, about to endure my second holiday season in confinement, but I’m also on track for making real, measurable progress. I’m now a university student and an aspiring author.  Others will soon have tangible results to gauge my commitment to atone.

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Happiness. It can be a bit complicated sometimes. True joy and happiness comes from within and we can work to cultivate it through the choices we each make in our lives. Although there are many things that can enhance happiness in our lives, one of our favorite things is travel. Today Lisa’s sister, Melanie Jorgensen, joins her for a discussion about how making family travel has increased their families' happiness and has bonded them in ways that will carry them through challenging times. Discover how family travel has helped shape their lives and how it can add to your happiness too.