Let the Adventure Begin with Chris Denker

While I am not advocating for another global pandemic, there was a sense of simplicity during that time that I long for. I think that's why I feel like I've been on edge. So, this week I'm talking about going back to a more simple life, and I'm inviting you to do the same. In this episode, I read an excerpt from the book Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn. As he says,

I'm usually the type of person who hits the ground running with resolutions to begin the next year. However, this year I slammed on the brakes. I chat about why I decided to do so and give you food for thought to consider doing the same. Maybe you will choose to do the same. As always, thanks for listening to the podcast. If you've been here awhile, I hope you know how much I appre

I recently read a book of essays by Nora McInerny titled, Bad Vibes Only (and other things I bring to the table). I found it at my public library after I picked up the book I put a hold on. I enjoy perusing the section of new books, and this particular one by McInerny grabbed my attention, because it's the exact opposite of who I am.Well, you know the old saying, "Don't judge a boo

The holidays can cause a lot of stress, but I want to challenge us to stop sweating the small stuff and enjoy being in the present moment. After all, it's two weeks before Christmas and I have yet to buy a single Christmas gift. And you know what? I'm okay with that. It's all going to be okay.I also talk about Blue Christmas church services and how they can be of comfort to people

In this episode, I share a passage from the book, The Pivot Year, by Brianna Wiest. Brianna talks about practicing the pause, that pause between what you feel and how you react. I admit that there are times when I'm really good at it, and then there are those other times when I'm not. I also chat about the following:*What is worth my (your) energy?*Setting boundaries*Removing mysel

In this week's episode, I delve into the golden years after having a conversation with two other postmenopausal women. I challenge you to reframe the challenges of aging. In this episode, I explore the ever changing body, losing loved ones, becoming an empty nester, and entering retirement. I refer to the book, Tough Broad by Caroline Paul. As always, thanks for listening to the po

In this episode, I expand on a piece of writing by the same title that I wrote and had published in the publication, Short. Sweet. Valuable. We all experience stress both professionally and personally. I share three ways to loosen the grip of stress: meditation, communication, and listening to music.Mentioned in this episode:*My article, "Loosen the Grip" *The book, Wherever You Go

Today I'm chatting about encouraging new growth by looking at and reflecting on the four facets of health: physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual. I walk you through the exercise I did to show you how you might go about figuring out what you want or need to prune that no longer serves you in a positive way.In this episode I talk about the deck of cards, called Nature Medi

As women, so many of us feel like we always have to be "on." We have to constantly have to be doing something or the world will fall aspart. But guess what? It won't.In this episode, I talk about how to work on stillness and why it's so important. As women, we owe it to ourselves to be able to sit in stillness and to exist, to simply be. Loving the podcast? Share it with others and