CROSSROADS: My Search for Truth Through Music and a Lot of Red Wine
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsCROSSROADS: My Search for Truth Through Music and a Lot of Red Wine. I wouldn’t change a single step of the path I’ve traveled to get where I am today. My story is similar to so many of yours, and my only hope is that if you are struggling, you might find comfort knowing that you are not alone - and maybe discover some useful strategies to help you navigate your way through the difficult times. It’s an emotional story - divorce, single parenting, suicide of a close family member, loss of a parent, heartbreak - things that so many of us experience. Some parts will be difficult to read because you will relate to times in your own life. But there is also self-acceptance, love, purpose, passion, vulnerability, hope, and truth. I promise that it’s worth it. I never dreamed that writing to maintain my own sanity would evolve into the project that it has become today. In September of 2019 I decided to begin the CROSSROADS Podcast. In the podcast I share excerpts from the manuscript, reflections, and songs. I have discovered as I reflect on my writings and experiences eight years later, that I am able to understand some of the things I was going through with much more clarity. I am now able to share some of the resources that I found useful during my own personal development, such as recommended readings, that I provide in the hopes that you will be able to utilize to overcome your own struggles. The CROSSROADS Podcast is a platform that has enabled me to become even more personal with my audience, and my hope is that you discover truth within yourself.
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Episodes
What Do You Know for Sure?
April 05, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBAt a time when our lives have been completely disrupted and thrown into turmoil it can be difficult to remember what we know for sure. We are not only worried about the health and safety of ourselves and loved ones, but we are also in a time of transition. What will our lives look like going forward? Despite the uncertainty of the circumstances that we have found ourselves in, I believe that the silver lining is that we have been given the gift of time. We have a chance to take a breather ...
A brief intro to CROSSROADS sharing my thoughts and feelings... and some music of course!
February 24, 2020 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBEight years ago I found myself standing at a crossroads. I knew that I needed to make some changes in my life. I was not happy in my marriage, I was unfulfilled in my career, and I was trying to recover from injury and struggling with my health and fitness. I was very unhappy and beating myself up for not being happy with the life that I had been given. I finally began writing to maintain my own sanity. My journal was my therapist as I attempted to navigate through a difficult time in my lif...
An Overview of CROSSROADS: My Search for Truth and a Lot of Red Wine
February 24, 2020 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBEight years ago I found myself standing at a crossroads. I knew that I needed to make some changes in my life. I was not happy in my marriage, I was unfulfilled in my career, and I was trying to recover from injury and struggling with my health and fitness. I was very unhappy and beating myself up for not being happy with the life that I had been given. I finally began writing to maintain my own sanity. My journal was my therapist as I attempted to navigate through a difficult time in my lif...
Simple Strategies to Improve Motivation
January 27, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB“Never give up on something you can’t go a day without thinking about.” ~ Winston Churchill Do any of the following statements sound familiar to you? “I’m not sure this is worth it.” “I just don’t have the time to devote to this anymore.” “This is too hard, and I’d rather spend my time enjoying life.” “Maybe I’m just not cut out for this.” “Who was I kidding? I can’t do this.” If any of these thoughts are running around in circles in your mind then don’t go anywhere - even the most deter...
Tomorrow is Not Guaranteed
January 15, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBWe are all pulled in a million different directions every day, and in the chaos it can be difficult to take the time to slow down and appreciate the ones you love. Let’s face it, some days it is just easier to say, “I’ll do it tomorrow.” As I have grown older and lost people that I love, I have unfortunately come to understand with increasing awareness that tomorrow is not guaranteed. It is such a simple concept, yet at times incredibly difficult to keep in our awareness. Today I’m here ...
Change Your Mind, Change Your Body
December 22, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBAre you ready to make some changes in 2020? Consider these tips involving motivation, goal-setting, and accountability when implementing your new fitness routine. There are moments in our lives when we find ourselves standing at a crossroads. We know it is time for change, to choose a different path. When I made the decision to open Total Transformation there was a reason that I chose the tagline, “Transform your body, mind, & spirit.” I believe that it is impossible to achieve health and ...
Resolving Inner Conflict
December 07, 2019 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn the sixth episode I discuss identifying your essential purpose and the importance of living in line with your beliefs - and the inner conflict, or divide, that results when you betray your beliefs. I share an excerpt from the second installment of my book, "Crossroads: My Search for Truth Through Music and a Lot of Red Wine." "The Game" is a song that I wrote at a time when I was struggling with my own beliefs. In this podcast I share the song, the story behind the song, and the judging...
Turn Today's Weakness Into Tomorrow's Strength
November 21, 2019 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIt is in the face of adversity that we have the most opportunity for growth - if we choose to open our eyes. No matter what crossroads we find ourselves standing at, there is always a choice. We ALWAYS have a choice. “Be humble to see your mistakes, courageous to admit them, and wise enough to correct them.” ~ Amine Ayad
New Beginnings
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn the fourth episode I share the last piece in the Introduction of Crossroads. I add becoming a wife to my identity as a writer, musician, and mother, completing the background that helps you understand what got me to the time when I wrote Crossroads. It is the part of my story that brings back feelings of hope and reminds to believe that real love does exist... because once upon a time, standing beneath an arch covered with pink and red Gerber Daisies, I experienced it.
A Mother's Love
October 29, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBThere are monumental moments in our lives that alter our sense of identity, and parenthood is certainly one of those moments. In the early stages of parenthood our dreams often temporarily fade into the background as our child's needs become the center of our world. As my son got older I often asked myself, "How much should I sacrifice for my son? Is it selfish to pursue my own dreams? Or do I have a responsibility to serve as an example for my son?" It was difficult to find a balance betw...
To Thine Own Self Be True
October 23, 2019 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode I discuss something we can all relate to, something many of us have struggled with over the years - our sense of identity. I will share two of the four parts of myself that I identify with the most - being a writer and a musician. I was drawn to both of these sides of myself at a very young age, but it would take many years before I was able to feel comfortable enough to say them out loud. In Episode #2 I share how I found the courage to begin to pursue my passions and how ...
An Invitation to the Listener
October 17, 2019 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBIn the first episode I share my "Invitation to the Listener" with you where I discuss the inspiration behind Crossroads as well as a skeleton overview of what to expect in the Crossroads Podcast. My hope is to help you discover Truth within yourself. Order a printed copy of Crossroads: https://amzn.to/3k62ZHm Listen to Crossroads on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B09GWC1K5H/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-278006&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_278006_rh_us Sign up for Buzzsprout: https:/...