Midlife Confidence
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -No need for a midlife crisis – it’s time for your midlife quest! Now is the perfect time to enjoy more peace and purpose in your life. Join life coach Vauna Davis to discover how to get past those thoughts and feelings getting in the way of the life you want. Because a beautiful life comes from a beautiful mind. Get your mind, body, and spirit working together to make that dream a reality. Vauna has lots of experience to share about loving life in the middle as a wife, mom of 4 grown children, entrepreneur, life coach, and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. What's possible for you? Let’s find out together! New episodes every 2 weeks. Learn more at midlifeconfidencecoach.com.
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Join Me on a New Journey: Announcing the O Remember Podcast [78]
September 08, 2023 16:18 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOur lives are continually unfolding, sometimes in surprising ways. My life coaching background has helped me navigate some big changes in the past year, and I’m happy to share a new podcast I’m doing now. Listen in to learn more and hear the first episode of the O Remember Podcast. I hope you will come with me on this new journey! Links The O Remember Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts here. Email: [email protected] Insight Tim...
Time Insecurity [77]
April 11, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBAre you constantly feeling like you don’t have enough time or you’re wasting time? You might have a condition called time insecurity. Listen and see if you have these symptoms so you can recognize why you’re suffering. You’ll learn to diagnose the signs of time scarcity and time guilt. Show notes: Vauna’s Instagram @vaunadavis Vauna’s website – Join my email list here Email [email protected]
Your Time Story [76]
April 04, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBUnderstanding your story about time is the beginning of a healthier new relationship with it. Here are 11 questions about your time story to explore: 1. What do I think about time? 2. Do I feel like I have enough time? 3. Why don’t I have enough time? 4. What have I tried to do to manage my time? How has that worked for me? 5. What 3 emotions do I feel about time? 6. What do I think about myself and how I use my time? 7. Do I believe ...
Time Peace 101 [75]
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBWhat if we could stop fighting with time and finally use it for what is was created for? Time management & productivity training can only get us so far. To truly feel at peace with time, you have to go to a deeper level – your relationship with time. God created time and gave us all of it we need to do what we’re here to do. Once you get your time beliefs right, then managing your time is the final skill to using your time on earth well. This is the first episode in a series explori...
Time Peace 101
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBWhat if we could stop fighting with time and finally use it for what is was created for? Time management & productivity training can only get us so far. To truly feel at peace with time, you have to go to a deeper level – your relationship with time. God created time and gave us all of it we need to do what we’re here to do. Once you get your time beliefs right, then managing your time is the final skill to using your time on earth well. This is the first episode in a series explori...
Quiet Phase [74]
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBWe all have quiet phases, when we feel the need to retreat from being so busy and think about how to rebalance our lives. It may feel indulgent, but it’s important! I’m going through a quiet phase myself – maybe you’ll relate to some of this too. In this episode: We have many doorways to use to shift our emotional state Our mind, our body, and our spirit all need some re-alignment at times Just a few degrees off will cause us to miss our destination Links: Dieter F. Uchtdorf,...
Top Marriage Tips – 3 We Ignore, 3 We’re Working On, and 3 We Made Up - with Mike [73]
February 21, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBMike and I are celebrating 39 years together, so we’re sharing a little of the reality of marriage in midlife. We’ve all heard lots of marriage advice, but by this point we take it with a grain of salt! We’re not a perfect example of marriage by any means, but we’re sharing what our experience is like now. Maybe you’ll relate to some of this too. In this episode: Learning to listen only to hear what is true for the other person Letting each other just be who they are Don’t play...
God is Writing Your Grown-Up Child’s Story with Pamela Henkelman [72]
February 07, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBBeing a parent of adult children is a sacred responsibility - and a challenge! But unlike all the wonderful support we had while raising young kids, there are very few people helping us figure this out. My guest, Pamela Henkelman, is here to change that. She helps Christian moms navigate their changing roles with their adult children through intimacy with God. Join us for a conversation about surrendering our adult children, watching our kids go through hard times, letting married c...
The Reset Meditation [Bonus for 71]
January 24, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBThis visualization was first shared in Episode 71. I’m reposting is here as a stand-alone meditation that you can return to whenever you need a reminder to de-stress. Sometimes we let pressure build because we aren’t aware of it until we’re ready to explode. What if we had something to remind us to release the stress before it makes us miserable? Take a break with the Reset Meditation and imagine what it could be like to continually recover and reset to a state of well-being and pea...
Release and Reset [Meditation][71]
January 24, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBWe’re kind of like an Instant Pot – pressure builds up, and we need to release it regularly so we don’t explode into outbursts, illness, and breakdowns. What are your pressure release practices that allow stress and tension to release continually, and keep you out of the danger zone? The first thing is to be aware that stress is growing, and then take time to release it and reset. In this episode: In midlife, we deserve extra attention, extra care and extra time to recover from s...
Integrate What's Working in Midlife & The Soup Story [70]
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBBy midlife we have a lifetime of experience and insight - it's the perfect time to pause, recognize what is working and integrate it into our life. The first step is to slow down all the consuming for now. What if you already know what you need to know? What if you already know enough? We can integrate what we already have and use it to contribute something only we can do. In this episode: Keep the treasure, toss the trash Less consuming, more producing The Soup Story - an analo...
A Front-Row Seat to Your Legendary Story [69]
December 27, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBWhen you’re busy and distracted, you forget how sweet, meaningful, and beautiful your life is. Taking time to step back and watch yourself from a distance helps you see that you really are the star of your story. Take a break with the Movie Meditation to become a compassionate observer of your own legendary life. The visualization is also published as a bonus stand-alone meditation – The Movie Meditation [Bonus for 69] Show notes: 5 Simple Practices: For A Lifetime Of Joy, Amaya P...
A Front-Row Seat to Your Legendary Story [Meditation][69]
December 27, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBWhen you’re busy and distracted, you forget how sweet, meaningful, and beautiful your life is. Taking time to step back and watch yourself from a distance helps you see that you really are the star of your story. Take a break with the Movie Meditation to become a compassionate observer of your own legendary life. The visualization is also published as a bonus stand-alone meditation – The Movie Meditation [Bonus for 69] Show notes: 5 Simple Practices: For A Lifetime Of Joy, Amaya P...
The Movie Meditation [Bonus for 69]
December 27, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBThis visualization was first shared in Episode 69. I’m republishing it here as a stand-alone meditation that you can return to whenever you need a reassuring perspective on your life. When you’re busy and distracted, you forget how sweet, meaningful, and beautiful your life is. Taking time to step back and watch yourself from a distance helps you see that you really are the star of your story. Take a break with the Movie Meditation to become a compassionate observer of your own leg...
Lightening Up by Letting Go with Michael Ann Part 2 [68]
December 13, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBOne of the most basic principles of living a more peaceful life is understanding what is - and what isn’t - in our control. As a teacher, Michael Ann gets opportunities to practice this every day. In part 2 of coaching with Michael Ann, she shares how the coaching experience has already helped her feel more at ease, more herself, and more in charge of how she responds. She’s finding that taking charge of her thoughts and feelings in the classroom allows her actions to come naturally...
Do This to 10X Your Influence on Your Grown-Up Children with LaMonte & McKelle [67]
November 29, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBLearn 1 practical thing you can do to help your children build an identity that serves them well and builds your relationship at the same time! This is good for children of any age from 0-99 – we never grow out of this need. So listen in to learn more about how you can spend a little time that will reap exponential rewards for a lifetime. This is part 2 of 2 episodes with LaMonte Wilcox and McKelle Wilcox – be sure to listen to episode 66, Release Your Adult Children from Painful ...
Release Your Adult Children from Painful Patterns with LaMonte & McKelle [66]
November 22, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIf you have grown-up children - or children of any age - what would you be willing to do to help them live their best, most rewarding life? For sure we would sacrifice immense amounts of time, energy, and resources. Even better, what if it wasn’t that hard? My guests today, Lamonte Wilcox and his daughter McKelle Wilcox, raise the possibility that releasing ourselves from the patterns we picked up when we were young can allow our children (even adult children!) to live free from the...
Redefining What Works with Michael Ann [65]
November 15, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBJoin my friend Michael Ann and I today as we do some coaching on a big challenge she’s facing. She’s a seasoned teacher who is having an unexpected and bewildering teaching experience this year. You’ll hear how Michael Ann slows down and starts coming up with some really great insights as she redefines what it means to connect with her students. We’ve all faced similar feelings of loss and disconnection through a move, getting settled in a new job or having kids leave home – any cha...
A Simple System to Keep You on Track [64]
November 08, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBWe all have insights that come to us about how we can experience life better, and times when we envision achieving a goal so clearly. We're so excited about it! Then our life and our mind are so busy that we forget and lose touch with it. That radiant light dims, that clarity gets fuzzy. And then your life just doesn't reach the level that seemed so clear and possible in the moment. It doesn’t have to be that way! I’ll walk you through my system for keeping those powerful insights t...
Turning Trauma into Triumph with Stephanie Olson [63]
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBMost of us in midlife have experienced trauma at some time in our lives. My guest today, Stephanie Olson, shares her story of childhood trauma. It led to some rough years in young adulthood until she found her way back to herself with God’s help. Now she is living a purposeful life by using her painful experiences to reach out to help others. Midlife is a good time for us to consider if past trauma is holding us back today, and if we’re ready to heal it. In this episode: Making pe...
A Tale of Two Prayers [62]
October 25, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBHow do you know if you received an answer to prayer and did the right thing? If you’ve ever thought that following God’s guidance means that everything should work out smoothly and then felt confused when it didn’t, I’ve got a couple of stories from my own life to share with you. I think about answers to prayer differently now, in a way that gives much more space for our real human experience along the way. And it allows for God to provide something even more meaningful than what we...
Finally Finding Ourselves Beyond 40 with Rebecca [61]
October 18, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBSometimes we need to hear from another woman in midlife the we can relate to - how she has come to feel more confident now than ever by knowing who she is and what she loves, and to find meaning in life. So welcome to my friend and guest Rebecca Welling, who shares what she loves about being in midlife now. Her journey took her through raising 5 children (including triplets), taking 10 years to finish her degree, dealing with the sudden silence of an empty nest, and finding fulfillm...
Easing Purpose Guilt [60]
October 11, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBHave you ever felt guilty because you wanted to do something with your life that doesn’t fit what you think is an approved, worthy purpose - like building schools in South America or making quilts for refugees? If so, you’re suffering from purpose guilt. So listen in! Let’s release that shame and let you get on with creating a meaningful life by doing what you really want to do. In this episode: Purpose guilt come from what we’re thinking is approved and worthy A meaningful purpo...
Letting Go, In Real Life [59]
October 04, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBHave you ever struggled to know if or when you should stop doing something or end something? That’s what’s happening for me this week, so listen in to hear how it’s going. The truth is that living a meaningful life unfolds one step at a time, and sometimes knowing when to stop something is just as important as knowing when to start. We might need to direct our energy into the one thing we want to make progress on. In this episode: Being drawn in too many directions reduces the pro...
Align with Your Purpose [58]
September 27, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBHow would it feel to be in alignment in your life? What if your thoughts, your feelings, and your actions were all lined up and going in the same direction to reach your goals? I’ve gained some insight about life alignment from – surprise! – getting my teeth straightened up. Let’s talk about the value of incremental progress, commitment to the process, and vision for the final result. In this episode: Recognizing when you’re out of alignment and might need some professional help...
Spiritual Imagination [57]
September 20, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBAs we seek deep meaning and purpose at this time in our life, spiritual imagination is a practice that can help you envision your most fulfilling and powerful life. In my experience spiritual imagination can change our reality by actually shifting our thoughts and feelings, leading us to take action and create the results we want. So come along with me for a belief walk … In this episode: An intentional vision that helps me honor and trust my grown-up kids journeys Inviting God t...
Write Your Own Report Card with Emily [56]
September 14, 2021 02:21 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBDo you keep a report card in your head? One that usually shows that you got a C- or unsatisfactory in some life skill or personal quality or something? Who wrote that report card, and why are you still using it to judge yourself? Now that we’re grownups, we get to decide what success looks like for us and let go of comparing ourselves to others. In this coaching session with Emily, you’ll hear how she is learning to create her own report card for what she wants out of her education ...
Money Can’t Buy Peace with Emily [55]
September 06, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWhat you really want when you wish you had more money, is actually a certain feeling that you think more money would give you. That’s the main point of today’s coaching session with my awesome friend Emily. It turns out that one of the reasons she wants to get a degree and become a therapist is to have her own money to spend without guilt. We dive in to why it's more powerful if she creates that feeling of freedom and independence now instead of waiting. So if you have expectations ...
Growing Out of Mom Guilt with Emily [54]
August 30, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBFor mothers, when the time comes to create some more space in your life for your own growth and goals, it creates a new – and sometimes uncomfortable – dynamic with your children. Finding the balance between meeting their needs and your own can be tricky! Mom guilt can create self-doubt unless you’re aware and intentional about what’s best for everyone involved. Listen in to this coaching session with Emily, a mom of 7 who is starting an educational journey to become a therapist. (1...
Design a Meaningful Micro-Mission [53]
August 23, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBSometimes in midlife we can come down with a condition called purpose anxiety! It’s when we stress over figuring out what our mission should be and how to make it happen. What if designing your destiny could be more fun? Listen in to hear about how you can make living a purposeful life simpler and easier by engaging in small micro-missions. In this episode: What is purpose anxiety and why do we get it? Examples of micro-missions Both volunteer and for-profit work can be life-ch...
The Dot-to-Dot Secret for Getting Things Done with Bonnie [52]
August 16, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWe’ve all been confused and overwhelmed before by projects or situations that seem complicated with a lot of things to figure out, and a lot of things to do. In this coaching session with my guest client, Bonnie, we talk about ways to tame the overwhelm step-by-step just like a dot-to-dot puzzle. Not only that, but we dismantle her old painful story about how hard her project is and rewrite a new story that is more reassuring and energizing. Bonnie has some great insight of her own ...
Why a Belief Plan is Better Than a To-Do List with Bonnie [51]
August 09, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWhile a to-do list is helpful to manage the actions you take, a belief plan goes even deeper. It helps you feel the way you need to feel in order to do what you want to do. It’s a living guide that grows with you and builds your confidence and motivation. You’ll hear how gathering powerful thoughts and saving them in a belief plan will help Bonnie with her goals. When self-doubt is slowing you down … build a better belief system to rev up your progress. (2 of 3 with Bonnie.) In thi...
Leverage Your Midlife Advantage with Bonnie [50]
August 02, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBListen to some real-life coaching with my guest client Bonnie Porter as she gains confidence to share her experience as a career coach by creating a course for women. Some of her thoughts about her age and all the things that need to be done have slowed her progress. We talk about how to see herself as in the top 1% of people in her stage of life and how to be kinder to herself. When you feel your age is a drawback … see your experience as an asset. In this episode: 3 questions to...
True Identity = Dream Destiny [49]
July 26, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBPurpose is integrating who you are with what you do. So the key to living a purposeful life is not just finding something you are passionate about – it’s also essential know who you are, so you understand what your role can be in that passion. Yet often in midlife women feel that they’ve lost themselves. Now is the perfect time to reenvision who you are and who you want to be so you can step into that personal legacy. In this episode: 7 reasons why a clear sense of your identity c...
The Beach Meditation for Envisioning Your Future [Bonus for 49]
July 26, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBThis visualization was first shared in Episode 49. I’m republishing it here as a stand-alone meditation that you can return to whenever you need hope that everything works out for you in the future. Let's take a walk on the beach.
Overcome Overwhelm Through Simple Micro-Actions with Chris [48]
July 19, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBBeing overwhelmed doesn’t just happen to us – we create this feeling with our own thoughts. This is good news, because it means we can also get out of this state with the power of our thoughts. In today’s coaching session with my guest client, Chris, we dive into practical ways for her to stop feeling overwhelmed by all she wants to do around the house. Our brains are innately wired toward thinking about everything at once when tackling a project or problem, but this isn't always ef...
5 Strategies for Making Confident Decisions with Chris [47]
July 12, 2021 10:08 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBMost of us are afraid we'll make the wrong decision. In this coaching session with my guest client, Chris, she revealed how her fear of regret is keeping her paralyzed by indecision. You'll learn 5 ways we can confidently decide on our next step instead! If you want to feel better about making decisions, this is for you. (2 of 3 episodes with Chris.) In this episode: The wrong decision is obvious You can decide not to regret your decisions Build confidence that you can handle ...
The Puppy Meditation for Honoring Emotions [Bonus for 46]
July 07, 2021 04:37 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBIf there are emotions that you don’t like to feel and are avoiding, then you’re missing out on the healing release of those feelings. This visualization was first shared in Episode 46, and I’m republishing it here as a stand-alone meditation that you can return to whenever you need a reminder that all our feelings have value and deserve attention. So let’s take a break together and honor our divinely created emotions.
Getting Out of Mess Stress with Chris [46]
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBWe all have some home project that we aren’t getting done! You’ll relate to this coaching session with my guest client, Chris. She’s wanted to organize and decorate her house for years, but she’s been stuck not making the progress she’d like. As we talk about why that might be, it becomes clear that emotional obstacles are keeping her from getting motivated. We finish this episode with a visualization that will help you with emotional awareness. (1 of 3 episodes with Chris.) In thi...
Success with Something New in Midlife with Kristen Jenson [45]
May 17, 2021 14:26 - 25 minutes - 23 MBHave you ever felt like it’s too late to start something new and meaningful now? Listen to Kristen Jenson’s story and you won’t think that any more! When Kristen saw a need that wasn’t being met, she wrote 2 books for kids on a social issue. They became Amazon best-sellers and have been translated into 7 languages. This was a completely new thing for her, and she started it when she was past 50! Now she’s helped hundreds of thousands of children around the world. Now that’s a projec...
Find Your Authentic Voice in Midlife [44]
May 10, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBWomen over 40 have so much to offer because of our life experience, but sometimes we're still trying to find our authentic voice and have the courage to speak up both in personal relationships and in public. Let's talk about how you can find your voice at any age. Speak up for yourself, trust yourself, and be authentic about who you are. How will you start nurturing your own one-of-a-kind voice? In this episode: Do you feel worthy to speak? You have a voice. Your voice is powerfu...
Lifelong Learning: Investing in Yourself When You’re 40 and Beyond [43]
May 03, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 20.9 MBThe best asset we have to make a contribution and live a purposeful life is our own mind. We have so many options for learning new things now! But it can also feel like a big decision because of the time and money commitment, as well as fears about being able to succeed when we’re a little farther on in life. Here are some good questions to ask yourself as you consider your options. Investing in yourself is always a wise use of time! In this episode: What are you hoping to feel as...
Joy, Resilience, and Self-Discovery through Creativity - with Brad Teare [42]
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBCreativity is a form of growing and self-expression. We learn more about who we are, what we love, and what we're capable of through being creative. Art of any kind changes us in the process of creating it. My guest, Brad Teare, is an accomplished landscape artist who believes that the creative process is also a way to transcend grief and loss in life. Listen in to learn why creativity can be an integral, fulfilling aspect of living your purpose in midlife. In this episode: We a...
Your Guide to Saying No So You Can Say Yes to What Matters [41]
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIf we say yes to anything that doesn’t help us make progress on our goals, our values and our purpose in life, then we are giving away the time and energy we could be using on the things that matter. Thinking through what is worth your time is the first step. Then we need to be bold enough to say no to two persuasive people – other people that we care about, and to ourselves. Saying no to yourself is being brutally honest about what you’re doing with your time and if it’s in your b...
Relax! Life is Running Right on Schedule [40]
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBA midlife crisis is actually a time crisis. Some of the most limiting thoughts we have in this life stage are “I'm behind,” “I wasted time,” and “It's too late.” But don’t worry! God built in extra time for you to go through all the setbacks you’ve experienced and still fulfill your purpose. In this episode, discover new ways to think about your time journey that will bring you peace, energy, and motivation. You’re right on track! In this episode: We can’t surprise God. All that...
4 Reassuring Rules for Parenting Adult Children Part 2 – Visualize and Center [39]
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBContinuing on from episode 38 about our purpose in as parents of adult children. A powerful practice that changes how you feel about your children and how you show up as a parent is being able to envision a future when it all works out for them. We can trust that even the challenges in their lives are leading them to a bright future. Along with that, if our life is centered on our children then we will be on a roller coaster of emotion depending on what they are doing. We can serve ...
4 Reassuring Rules for Parenting Adult Children - Part 1 Love and Influence [38]
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIf you’re a parent, then caring for your kids has been an important and sometimes consuming purpose in your life. Once they've reached the status of adults, our challenge is to figure out that paradox of how to be connected and supportive and at the same time let go of judgment and control. In part 1 of this discussion, learn what unconditional love is, and why we can offer influence - but not impose it. When you’re wondering how to support your grown up kids … taking a step back ca...
Make Challenge Your Path to Purpose with Trina Limpert [37]
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBOur biggest challenges often lead to finding a deeply purposeful way to serve others. That’s definitely true for my guest, my very own sister Trina Limpert. She’s achieved a remarkable 25-year career in tech while being a working mom, getting through a divorce, navigating a new marriage and blended family – oh, and throw in a recession and major health scare, too! Now she helps women transition into valuable tech careers through a journey of self-discovery. You’ll love hearing Trina...
7 Questions to Tie Up Loose Ends and Finish Feeling Fulfilled [36]
March 15, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBWhat feels incomplete, unfinished and unfulfilled to you? Let’s talk about those open loops in your life and how to be sure you close them up! When you integrate all the parts of your life with your purpose, you’ll be ready to steer away from regret and toward satisfaction and pride in a life well-lived. When loose ends make you feel unfinished and incomplete ... tie them up with intentional action. [Purpose series 3] In this episode: 7 Questions How could I complete or make prog...
Your One Thing That Makes Everything Else Ok [35]
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBA life well-lived starts with a meaningful purpose. Let’s start with a foundational purpose – your deepest, highest desire. You’ll know you’ve found it when it feels like if you made progress on it, your whole life would be worthwhile and everything would be ok. Next, getting clear on your unique values can guide how you show up in life. [Purpose Series 2] In this episode: Why you don’t have to worry about finding your specific divinely-created destiny. Deep purpose can come thro...