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Episode 45: Transformation Through Grief with Meg Nocero, author of Butterfly Awakens Oct 06, 2021

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with Meg Nocero, who shares the personal transformation she experienced after losing her mother in 2011. She explains how the pain of grief can lead to a beautiful metamorphosis, as told through the metaphor of the butterfly.
Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here:
Alli Gerkamn speech: https://youtu.be/y0QqqCoTb74
Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation through Grief: https://amzn.to/3mLhl1I
Connect with Meg: https://megnocero.com/
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Episode 44: Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science, & Stories of Resilience Sep 29, 2021

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with Dr. Randall Bell. He is an economist and sociologist who has been dubbed "The Master of Disaster." He explains to listeners how we can move from a state of trauma--whether the trauma is acute or chronic--to a life where we can thrive.
In his latest book, Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science and Stories of Resilience, he explores the three stage framework that can help readers process their trauma and make the conscientious decision to move forward, to eventually achieve more than they ever thought possible. Listen to learn more about his Dive, Survive,Thrive strategy.
Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here:
Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science, & Stories of Resilience: https://amzn.to/3D9A2BS Dr. Bell: https://www.coreiq.com/
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Episode 43: Do You Need a Lawyer? With Eddie Friedman Sep 22, 2021

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with Eddie Friedman, who has been a personal injury lawyer for 30 years. Have you ever thought that you needed legal advice, but felt intimidated by the process of finding the right lawyer? Eddie gives advice about when to talk to a lawyer, and most importantly, how to find the attorney that is the best fit for your unique needs. He will leave you feeling more empowered and knowledgeable about a subject that is often scary to the layperson. He touches on so many powerful nuggets of wisdom, some of which just apply to life in general, and not just legal help.
Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here:
https://www.friedmansimon.com/about/attorneys/edward-d-friedman/
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Episode 42: Conquering Your Fear of the Unknown Sep 15, 2021

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri discuss how the fear of the unknown can prevent us from living our best lives. Do you often find yourself becoming upset, stressed, or even physically ill when presented with new people, opportunities and situations? Do you see others address these types of situations with cool aplomb and wish you could too? You can! It's never too late to learn how to quiet those negative feelings and thoughts and live your best life. Listen to hear some strategies for conquering these fears in your own life.
Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0887618516300469
https://www.choosingtherapy.com/fear-of-the-unknown/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320844
https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/catastrophizing#bottom-line
https://www.healthline.com/health/understanding-and-overcoming-fear-of-the-unknown#overcoming-fear
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Episode 41: Secure Your Retirement, with Radon Stancil Sep 08, 2021

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with Radon Stancil. Radon is a Certified Financial Planner and the founder of Peace of Mind Wealth Management, and he shares strategies that will help listeners prepare for retirement and have financial peace of mind. His goal is to help people feel better prepared so they can focus on things other than money during retirement.
Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here:
www.pomwealth.net
radon@pomwealth.net
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Episode 40: Communication Competency, with Kelley Finley Sep 01, 2021

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with Kelley Findley, a professor of Communication Studies. They discuss how you can improve your interpersonal communication skills in order to enhance your personal and professional relationships.
Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here:
https://www.workingmother.com/baby-couldnt-go-daycare-ceo-stepped-in
https://www.yellinlaw.com/blog-articles/lack-of-communication-leading-cause-of-divorce/
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Episode 39: The Power of Choice: Building Habits to Fuel Success Aug 25, 2021

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with Claude Larson, a retired educator and author. After spending 25 years in the classroom, she noticed a need for better tools to help teenagers develop strong habits to support the development of social skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to achieve personal success. Claude shares how she revolutionized her classroom environment by teaching her students how to frame their life skills as a personal choice, and how other teachers and/or parents can encourage teens to develop strong habits that lead to personal success.
Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here:
https://claudeblarsonllc.com/
Gin’s new lasagna recipe: https://www.culinaryhill.com/the-best-make-ahead-lasagna-recipe/
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Episode 38: Making Mealtime Easy Aug 18, 2021

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri share practical strategies and listener tips for how to take the hassle out of meal planning. We get it! Evenings are hectic and meal planning is often a chore that gets left undone. So today we have community shared solutions and strategies to help you master meal planning and family dinners. We also have a heart warming shout out regarding a random act of kindness that is making an impact on the recipient 20 years later.
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Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here:
www.damndelicious.net
www.simplyscratch.com
https://www.number-2-pencil.com/pork-tenderloin-recipe-easy-sheet-pan-dinner
https://writtenreality.com/beefy-pasta-casserole
https://therecipecritic.com/korean-ground-beef-rice-bowls
https://www.thegarlicdiaries.com/unstuffed-pepper-skillet-21-day-fix
https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/diner-meat-loaf-muffins
https://www.averiecooks.com/everything-bagel-baked-chicken-tenders
www.Mealime.com
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Episode 37: What is Codependency? with Therapist and Author Mary Joye Aug 11, 2021

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with Mary Joye, the author of the book Codependent Discovery and Recovery 2.0: A Holistic Approach to Healing and Freeing Yourself. Mary is a licensed therapist who helps people take back their lives from co-dependency. She explains what codependency is, and how you can overcome these types of behaviors.
Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here:
Codependent Discovery and Recovery 2.0: A Holistic Approach to Healing and Freeing Yourself: https://amzn.to/3Bq7eUW
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Episode 36: The Power of Herbs Aug 04, 2021

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri welcome back Lorrie McDonald, who was a guest on episode 18. When Lorrie’s husband told her to plant something to hide a pool pump, she discovered the world of herbs. As a lifetime learner, Lorrie set out to learn all she could about herbs, from the earth to the table and everything in between. Having been the caretaker for a family member with Alzheimer’s, Lorrie was especially interested in how herbs support health, and brain health in particular. In this episode, Lorrie shares information regarding what she considers to be the most important herbs that people should be incorporating into their lives. Plus, they are delicious!
Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here:
Lorrie’s Tortellini Soup Recipe: https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/recipes
Contact her: lorriedavismcdonald@hotmail.com
Blue, Baseball, Virginia: https://amzn.to/3wWeHHO
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