It’s a new world. How many times have we heard that phrase? And how many times has it had a different meaning? It’s just one example of the power of words and context. It’s another example of the power we have to take control of emotion and ourselves. We may not have control over world events that include a virus…
In this flipped around interview, Jan is the guest on her own podcast where she and Jess Tholmer discuss everything from books to childhood, and above all else, what living a life of purpose really means. Jan L. Bowen is a certified life and executive coach, thought leader, author, writer, animal-lover, dancer, and dear friend to many. Though she has…
Gratitude has infused modern culture. We don’t have to look far to find references to Gratitude Journals or Gratitude Lists. Our language, always a sign of our current and recent culture, is full of references to gratitude. “Thank your lucky stars”, “thank goodness …”, etc. Gratitude seeps into our consciousness in various ways. While all of these actions are fabulous…
Jason Scoppa, DC, CSCP, CCSP: Using a Framework of Health There is so much more to this month’s guest than his impressive professional credentials, but let’s start with those. Dr. Jason Scoppa is the only certified craniopath (CSCP) in Washington state and the only doctor in Washington certified in Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT). He holds post-graudate certi-fications in Sports Medicine…
Stop avoiding your finances! You’d be surprised what they can teach you. If you’ve avoided the topic of money in your life, there are compelling reasons to change your approach. Money is a reflection of ourselves on both a superficial and deep level. It expresses who we are through our appearance and reveals our thoughts, behaviors, and choices on a…
A couple years ago I wrote an article on why cleaning made me happy. It’s still true and you can read those reasons below. What I’ve recently discovered in addition, though, is that cleaning our home also fosters empathy. So while doing routine cleaning, we are not only improving our home, we are becoming better people — happy and empathetic!…
Recently, I had an opportunity to be with Charla Miller at her home in Boise, Idaho and catch up with her since we first spoke in over six months ago. Watch our conversation and listen to what’s happened since her book, Wonder and Beauty: My Journey from Heartbreak to Healing through the Wonder of Horses, was published. Since then she’s…
Life is full of ups and downs, even severe drops. Regardless of what happens, we all need a break from the heavy feelings of dread in order to laugh our way to some happiness during extended periods of stress. Trust me, I get that it isn’t easy — or appropriate — to chuckle our way through the days we feel…