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Latest Episodes:

The Benefits of Gratitude (audio blog) Nov 24, 2021

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Gratitude is something we should try to practice in our daily lives. Gratitude brings us to the present moment, makes us feel better, and there is even evidence that it reduces depression and anxiety! This is the audio version of my blog post: The Benefits of Gratitude I talk about the benefits of gratitude and what I am grateful for in November 2021!

Veterans Day Nov 11, 2021

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In this audio blog, I talk about Veterans Day and a little about my grandfather, Richard Morris, who fought in World War 2, was captured by the Nazis and escaped. This is the audio version of the blog post: Honoring Our Veterans - and my Grandfather.

Empath Self-Care Tips (audio blog) Nov 09, 2021

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If you’re an empath, you're highly intuitive, very giving, and are a literal "sponge" for other people's emotions, pain, and joy. You may find yourself “feeling” for people you don’t even know. You identify strongly with how someone feels, and try to put yourself in their shoes. Self-care is essential for empaths, to preserve your own energy, and avoid burnout, compassion fatigue, and depression. This is the audio version of the blog post: Empath Self-Care Tips. I chat about what an empath is, how empaths differ from highly sensitive people, and provide self-care tips that have worked for me. The Teaspoon of Healing “audio blog” is an audio version of my written blog posts. You can “listen” to my blog anywhere!

Halloween and Holiday Traditions (audio blog) Oct 28, 2021

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When Halloween rolls around each year, it feels like the official kickoff to the holiday season, at least here in the United States. With the holidays, come celebrations – and also traditions. Traditions help forge strong bonds with family and friends, and to our communities. They give us a sense of belonging. This is the audio version of the blog post: Halloween and Holiday Traditions I talk about Halloween traditions growing up, the cool haunted houses in my childhood neighborhood, and other memories. I also talk about how holiday traditions connect us to our history and past generations. The Teaspoon of Healing “audio blog” is a conversational version of my written blog posts. You can “listen” to my blog anywhere!

Sensitivity Is a Strength (audio blog) Oct 24, 2021

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Why is sensitivity a strength? If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), you have an enormous amount of empathy for others, heightened perception and intuition, and feel things deeply. You're probably a natural healer and are creative. This is the audio version of the blog post: Sensitivity Is a Strength. Listen to the audio for more! The Teaspoon of Healing “audio blog” is a conversational version of my written blog posts. You can “listen” to my blog anywhere!

Lessons From the California Coastal Oil Spill (audio blog) Oct 19, 2021

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Earlier this month (October 2021), there was an oil spill off the coast of Orange County, California. In this audio version of the blog post with the same name, I talk about the lessons we can learn from this oil spill as well as other environmental disasters on our planet, especially ones with human contributions. As well, our health is tied to the health of the planet. Our personal health doesn't exist in a vacuum, and we are connected to everything. This is the audio version of the blog post: Lessons from the California Coastal Oil Spill The Teaspoon of Healing “audio blog” is a conversational version of my written blog posts. So, if you’re someone who doesn’t have time to read blog posts, or prefers audio, well, these are for you! You can “listen” to my blog anywhere!

How to Tune Into Your Intuition (audio blog) Oct 18, 2021

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Have you ever “known” something without evidence to back it up? Have you felt “off” about a situation or person, but couldn’t pinpoint why you felt that way? That’s your intuition talking to you. This is the audio version of the blog post: How to Tune Into Your Intuition. Summary: What is intuition? Basically, it is the subconscious part of your brain sending you “hunches” based on its analysis. It’s a second kind of intelligence, but one that is unfamiliar to most of us. Trusting our intuition can be difficult for those of us who are logical, trained in the sciences, or who spend a lot of time in our heads. How do you tune into your intuition? Listen and find out how! The Teaspoon of Healing “audio blog” is a conversational version of my written blog posts. So, if you’re someone who doesn’t have time to read blog posts, or prefers audio, well, these are for you! You can “listen” to my blog anywhere!

How to Let Go of What No Longer Serves You (audio blog) Oct 18, 2021

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A few tips on letting go of what no longer serves you, from my experience. This is the audio version of the blog post called: How to Let Go of Something That No Longer Serves You. Summary: Discovering what no longer serves you can liberate you and allow better things to enter your life. After you have determined what no longer serves you, you have two choices. You can learn to live with it, or let it go completely. Letting go isn't easy. But it's vital for your life if you want to free it up for new, beneficial things to enter into it! How do you let go? Here are some tips that helped me. Accept the situation. Honor it. Allow yourself to grieve. Forgive yourself - and others. Trust that wonderful things will take its place! Listen to the audio for more details. The Teaspoon of Healing “audio blog” is a conversational version of my written blog posts. So, if you’re someone who doesn’t have time to read blog posts, or prefers audio, well, these are for you! You can "listen" to my blog anywhere! The audio blogs are not simply me reading my written blog posts. That would sound stiff and unnatural. Instead, the audio blogs are similar to a podcast – conversational, warm, and hopefully, add a little bit more to the original version. They are available wherever you get your podcasts!

How to Recognize What No Longer Serves You (audio blog) Oct 18, 2021

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This is the audio version of the blog post called: How to Recognize What is No Longer Serving You. Summary: Pinpointing, and letting go of, things or people who no longer serve you can be scary. It’s easy to stay in a “comfort zone.” But often, you have outgrown things in your life and you may not even be aware of it! What no longer serves you can prevent you from living the life you want to live. Before you let go of something, however, how do you determine what no longer serves you? Here are the ways to do that, which I discuss in the recording: You just “know.” You dread doing it. It no longer brings you joy or meaning. You’re distracted. You dream of a future without it. It makes you feel bad about yourself. Listen to the audio for more! The Teaspoon of Healing “audio blog” is a conversational version of my written blog posts. So, if you’re someone who doesn’t have time to read blog posts, or prefers audio, well, these are for you! You can “listen” to my blog anywhere! The audio blogs are not simply me reading my written blog posts. That would sound stiff and unnatural. Instead, the audio blogs are similar to a podcast – conversational, warm, and hopefully, add a little bit more to the original version. They are available wherever you get your podcasts!

Running & Inner Peace With Sean Pratten Sep 15, 2021

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How can exercise lead to peace and tranquility in your life? My guest, Sean Pratten, the host of the Sensibly Cynical podcast, talks about how running has not only helped him with his fitness goals, but with achieving inner peace. We also chat about how routines, hobbies, and activities can make tough times better, and how to find your passions through journaling. Show notes: [1:20] How Sean started running [5:00] How running has helped his health, mentally and physically [7:13] How running has given him inner peace [10:50] How hobbies or conversations help with inner peace during turbulent times [15:35] Journaling to help you find your passions [17:00] About Sean’s podcast “Sensibly Cynical"