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Vibrant Living Conversations

68 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

LET's LIVE VIBRANTLY! As a life coach whose goal is to empower women to live their best lives, I’m excited to bring you tools, tips + local experts to help you ditch the autopilot living + glow from the inside-out by stepping into your true power -- who you are, what matters to you, + how you want to dance through this life, root to crown!

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Stories You Are Telling Yourself

February 02, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.13 MB

I started outlining this message thinking that I was going to deep dive into my lessons learned in 2023, but over the last few weeks as I've been processing what those were, I am catching myself in fascination of the many ways that I could spin my own story about how last year went: Was I the overzealous entrepreneur who burned out mid-year? NO. Was I the martyred mother who no longer had time for herself? NO. Was I the victim of critical feedback that knocked me off course? NO. ...yes, I tr...

#46 Stacia Zadra, Compass Rose | Individuality, Sovereignty, + Union

January 23, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

For this  interview, I am talking with Stacia, Founder + Director of Compass Rose in Spokane Valley. I was drawn to Compass Rose via Google (but truly synchronicity) to take advanced Reiki, + yet since meeting Stacia my world, Universe, has been cracked open to various forms of energy healing including Magnified + Angelic Reiki, archetypal cards to understand my sacred contract, + so much more. Ultimately, Stacia has supported my path into spiritual grounding, as ironic as that may sound. In...

#45 Christine, Mind Body Movement CdA | Qigong + Tai Chi for Mind-Body Clarity

December 05, 2023 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

For this interview, I am talking with Christine of Mind Body Movement about her long journey of growth with Qigong + Tai Chi. From first attending a class when she was in early motherhood, to teaching the class, to exploring various forms of the practices, + then coming full circle back to them several years later after a lot of life lived, +  yet this time with her own intuitive, glowy design in the way she teaches + connects the movements. Our conversation takes the same flow as we talk ab...

#44 Marylou Moglia, Face Yoga Unveiled | Exercising Your Face as a Beautiful Flower

October 04, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

For this interview, I am talking with Marylou Moglia of Face Yoga Unveiled. She is a radiant energy, who taught small children in her former career, + who now brings this somewhat untapped practice to our region. Marylou + I discuss the ins + outs of face yoga - the history, benefits, practice - how she got into teaching it + how she loves it as a tool for empowering women to connect with their own beauty from the inside-out. Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include the community of ho...

#43 Jenny Wigglesworth, EnneaSisters | PART 2 Enneagram: A tool for getting to know yourself

August 18, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

In this second part of the Enneagram personality test episode, we dive into personalities four through nine. These high-level descriptions of each personality type will hopefully give you a starting block to understand yourself + your loved ones more deeply.  The nine personalities are as follows:  1) Reformer 2) Helper 3) Achiever 4) Individualist 5) Thinker 6) Loyalist 7) Adventurer 8) Challenger 9) Peacemaker Find Jenny + learn more at enneasisters.com. Be sure to sign up for my newsle...

#43 Jenny Wigglesworth, EnneaSisters | Enneagram: A tool for getting to know yourself

August 11, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

In this episode, life + Enneagram coach, Jenny, talks shares insights to the Enneagram personality test as a tool to understand yourself + your loved ones more deeply. She dives into a high-level description of each of the nine personalities + along the way explains how she has used the information to build stronger relationships with her loved ones, as well as how she coaches clients to with the tools + wisdom.  Find Jenny + learn more at enneasisters.com. Be sure to sign up for my newsle...

Your Life Movie: Let's Watch!

July 10, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

I was thinking about the first step of coaching, which I like to consider judgement-free observation. I like to have clients take some time to observe how they are living now: * How are you spending your time? * Who are you spending it with? * How are you nourishing your body, mind, soul, + spirit?  * How are you feeling throughout the day?  * How are you energetically showing up?  It’s very easy to say that you are fine, that life is fine, all is good. But until you step back to observe + ...

Non-Negotiables. Stop at the Red Lights!!

June 23, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

In this dance of life, by midlife, you know what works + doesn’t work for you on some level, even without doing the deep dives. Truly, think about this. Can you think of one habit or thought pattern or type of relationship or food or exercise that doesn’t fit with you or the life you desire to be living?  Right? These are your immediate non-negotiables.  And reversely, can you think of one habit or thought pattern or type of relationship or food or exercise that has to be in your life for ...

Be the Author. Write Your Chapters. Design Your Life.

June 16, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Life Chapters...What are they? Yes, the chapters of your life that your kids, grandkids, + future authors will piece together in the biography of YOU! These chapters are your life journey - your evolution from root to crown, aligning inside-out, getting to know yourself, leaving your YOUness in the world for the better.  Looking back, each chapter is an opportunity to understand the stories that you are telling yourself, the habits that you took on to survive, + how you were shaped into th...

#42 J Edler | Not All Essential Oils Are Created Equal

June 02, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

My conversation with wellness coach + doTERRA essential oil expert, J-Marie Edler, is a refreshing reminder of the power in plants, specifically essential oils, in designing a healing life for your mind, body, soul, home, children, + pets. J reminds us that all essential oils are not created equal. Like in all cases nowadays, understanding what you are looking for in a quality product + trusting the company behind the product, is key to truly healing. She shares wisdom + insights into incorp...

Not All Essential Oils Are Created Equal

June 02, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

My conversation with wellness coach + doTERRA essential oil expert, J-Marie Edler, is a refreshing reminder of the power in plants, specifically essential oils, in designing a healing life for your mind, body, soul, home, children, + pets. J reminds us that all essential oils are not created equal. Like in all cases nowadays, understanding what you are looking for in a quality product + trusting the company behind the product, is key to truly healing. She shares wisdom + insights into incorp...

The Gateways to Living Fully Alive - Touch. Sight. Smell. Taste. Sound.

May 23, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

The senses -- touch, sight, smell, taste, + sound -- are the gateway to feeling into your physical + emotional bodies. And feeling into those bodies takes commitment, learning + time. This Western world doesn't teach us to feel into our bodies or feel anything other than fine, good, productive, happy, sad, or anxious; yet feeling abundantly, understanding how you are feeling, how you want to feel, + how to allow feelings to flow through you is the key to living fully alive! So! At this gate...

"Crazy Busy"...How Are Your Defining Your Life?

May 15, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.2 MB

What words, thoughts, + feelings do you allow to fill your conscious + come out of your mouth about your life? When someone asks you how your day is, or how you are doing…what does your mind pull you into? The negative? We are definitely in a pandemic of hurry + anxiety…why? Have we stopped doing things that light us up? Or are we trying to do so many things that even the ones that light us up feel heavy? We have to be doing some things that are meaningful to us, right? I certainly hope ...

8 Ways to Navigate Change

May 05, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Change is life. Life is change. Seriously, no one minute is the same as the last! We create the illusion of sameness through routines, schedules, habits, stereotypes, traditions, to keep ourselves comfortable. Our brain loves to organize + predict how things will play out, but the point of life is to grow, learn, evolve, experience, + adventure in + out of our life chapters + on our journey to align with our truest selves! In this episode I share several ways to reflect on how to navigate c...

Celebrate!

April 27, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Life can feel heavy, mundane, like a grind, sometimes, right? And personal development can feel like the last thing that you want to do, when you've gotten through everything else on your to-do list. Yet, I truly believe that taking time to celebrate, live from abundance, + choose to see the positive as often as possible, will change your life. Per the law of attraction, you will start magnetizing the positivity that you are choosing to live by for your physical, emotional, intellectual, + s...

#41 Shayleen Paul, Soul Serenity | Reflexology: A massage for your internal organs

April 20, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

My conversation with holistic reflexologist, Shayleen Paul of Soul Serenity, is a beautiful mix of learning + inspiration. Shayleen touches on how the ancient practice of reflexology supports overall healing of the body -- literally a massage for the internal system to release toxins -- while providing a wealth of insight on essential oils, tuning forks, + various other ways to incorporate high vibrations into your daily life. Like so many alternative modalities to Western medicine, reflexol...

Heart-Centered, Not Chasing Unicorns

April 12, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

The heart space of your body is so much greater + more powerful than a single organ in your chest. Yes, the sheer act of beating + keeping you alive is epic, hehe, but beyond that, your peaceful, joyful heart emanates light to the world + magnetizes it back to you (law of attraction); she bridges your life in this physical world with the extensive world of purpose + growth above; + ultimately, she allows you to feel, give + receive infinite love + that love can bring harmony to every cell of...

Curiosity

April 06, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

Curiosity is a superpower on the journey to living a life that is fully aligned to the True YOU!  We come into this life + develop our initial perspective of ourselves + what life “should” be like, through our families + culture. As we journey along on our life path, curiosity supports us in the exploration + discovery of who we truly are, what matters to us, what lights us up, + what excites us to dance through this life fully alive!  Xo Be sure to sign up for my newsletter at www.gemmap...

Living in the Flow of Your Natural Cycles

March 29, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Mother Nature leads the way in cyclical living - flowing with the energies of the seasons, moon cycles, + ebbs + flows — to align with what your body needs in the moment, NOT to live in a constant state of pushing + production expectations that leave you feeling burnt out + failing.  In this episode I talk about what cyclical living is, why it matters, + how you can step into this self-honoring + intentional way of living to dance through this life as the woman you want to be.  This isn’t ...

#40 Kayleigh Brickey, Adapt Elixirs | Adaptogenic Deliciousness Over Coffee + Cocktails

March 23, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

For this  interview, I am talking with Kayleigh Brickey, creator of Adapt Elixirs. Our conversation revolves around her passion to provide creative, healthy, delicious alternatives to coffee + cocktails. She shares her knowledge of adaptogens, as well as her personal journey of healing inflammation + perfectionism to become a more calm, aligned version of herself. Kayleigh has such a grounded perspective on listening to your body to design a life that works for you; it’s not about all or not...

Re-designing Your Life Closet

March 15, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Gouchos! Those are my middle school pants that I threw away recently after letting take up space it my closet for years + years + years, hehe! What are you holding onto in life that needs to be released in order for you to live fully aligned to who you are now + how you wish to dance through this chapter of life? In this episode I compare closet cleaning with life coaching. Let's move past the resistance of staying comfortable in autopilot living; pull everything out of your life closet + l...

Dancing with Time

March 08, 2023 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Time is an essential part of designing the life you want, yet by midlife, time seems like a magical fairy dancing before us, enchanting + full of hope, yet unable to be caught or fully maximized.  In this episode, I talk about designing a healthy relationship with time. Yes, creating boundaries, two-way respect, + positive intentions with her so that we can enjoy her more + spend each moment cherishing her presence now. This includes identifying the current situation, reflecting on what mat...

You Are NOT Your Thoughts

March 07, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.37 MB

You are NOT your thoughts, + they are NOT you.  Thoughts are simply stories that you tell yourself based on your lived experiences, from what your parents, culture, social media, etc. taught you + how your perspective on yourself + life was shaped. In this episode, I talk about how you can redesign those thoughts to intentionally design your life -- feeling + creating results that are aligned with who you truly are + how you want to dance through your life, root-to-crown. Be sure to sign u...

Welcome! A Little About Me Through the Chakras

March 06, 2023 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Hello All! Let me introduce myself through the framework of the chakras. You'll get to know a little about me + a little about the chakras, as we take this next step together in stepping into our true power to live our best lives.  I've intentionally been on this personal growth journey for many years now + am excited to bring you insights in everything from gut health, mindset design, chakra alignment, + in general --insights in understanding who you are + what matters to you to live a tru...

Tools, Tips + Tricks - Coming Soon!

March 06, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.56 MB

Hello All! Welcome to this new chapter of the podcast! I’m excited to bring you tools, tips, + tricks to ditch your autopilot living, while still having inspiring, insightful conversations with amazingly vibrant people from across this region!  I've intentionally been on this personal growth journey for many years now + am excited to bring you insights in everything from gut health, mindset design, chakra alignment, + in general --insights in understanding who you are + what matters to you ...

#39 Sue Griffith, Bungalow Candle Studio | A Candle That’s Worth A Thousand Words

February 17, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

For interview #39, I am talking with Sue Griffith of Bungalow Candle Studio out of Spokane. Sue is a beautiful soul, who is using her creativity + curiosity for people to make high-quality products -- everything from classic candles to wooden bowl candles, + from reed diffusers to wax melts, bath salts, decorative wooden beads + more -- with stories + sensory experiences that take you to walks on the beach, hikes through the Cascade Mountains, + strolls through local Spokane neighborhoods.  ...

#38 Sandra Line, Bare Root Skin Essentials | Getting Back to Your Wild Woman

January 18, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

For this  interview, I am talking with Sandra Line of Bare Root Skin Essentials and Esthetics. Our conversation shows Sandra’s extensive knowledge about the healing powers of herbs for holistic health. And she shares wisdom on how her facials, energy work + beautiful skin + health products can support women in everything from anti-aging to stress relief to seasonal health + balance.  Find Bare Root Skins Essentials: Website: www.barerootskinessentials.com Instagram: @BareRootSkinEssential...

#38 Sandra Line, Bare Root Skins Essentials | Getting Back to Your Wild Woman

January 18, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

For this  interview, I am talking with Sandra Line of Bare Root Skin Essentials and Esthetics. Our conversation shows Sandra’s extensive knowledge about the healing powers of herbs for holistic health. And she shares wisdom on how her facials, energy work + beautiful skin + health products can support women in everything from anti-aging to stress relief to seasonal health + balance.  Find Bare Root Skins Essentials: Website: www.barerootskinessentials.com Instagram: @BareRootSkinEssential...

#37 Sarah Gettis, Simple Health Coaching | Food Can Be Fun + Your Friend!

November 30, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

For this  interview, I am talking with Sarah Gettis, nutrition and health coach. We discuss food as a key yet single component to the holistic coaching that she does to support her clients in creating empowering long-term nutrition habits to conquer their health goals. Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include: AIM Nutrition The Wellness Bar  Find Sarah: Email: [email protected]  Instagram: @sarabere1984 Find me, +  the episode, either audio or video, through my website www.gemm...

#36 Sarah Peters, Tended Roots Wellness | Craniosacral Therapy

October 24, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

For this  interview, I am talking with Sarah Peters of Tended Roots Wellness, who provides craniosacral therapy, + who has recently moved from city life to homestead life here in north Idaho to follow her passions and calling.  We discuss craniosacral as a healing + balancing practice for everyone, including babies in utero. Sarah sheds light on how the healing works, the symptoms that it can treat, + what to expect in a session. Whether you are looking to simply support your body’s natural...

#35 Cora Lee, Unison Guide | Less from Habit, More from Intention

August 25, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

For interview #35, I am talking with Cora Lee, Life Coach, who’ll inspire you to live less from habit + guide you to live more from intentionality. I love talking about life coaching, + am thrilled that we get to discuss everything from stress management, feeling into your body, Qi Gong, sound therapy, the wheel of life + much more!   Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include: Dr. Amy Spoelstra, Spoelstra Family Chiropractic, comprehensive patient care for children and adults with beha...

#34 Colene Hotmer, Running Shoes 4 Kids | #GoGood: Empowering Kids through Running

July 15, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

For this interview, I am talking with Colene Hotmer, the founder of Running Shoes 4 Kids, a non-profit that has been empowering children to find their confidence, value, + heart through running for 10 years.  Our conversation revolves around her mission, passion, + belief that running is a key avenue to learning some of the lessons that are essential to living a happy, healthy, meaningful life. She also shares details of the fun run event day, including live music, a car show + over 30 vendo...

#33 Monica + Jennifer, The Wellness Bar + North Idaho Wellness Mag | A Magazine, Acai Bowl + Two Badass Women

April 25, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

For this interview, I am talking with Monica Lang Engebretsen + Jennifer Miller, the powerhouse female team behind The Wellness Bar AND North Idaho Wellness Magazine. I’m thrilled to have had this conversation to understand their passion + vision for wellness in North Idaho AND how they stay balanced in their own lives. They share their journey, struggles, joys + commitment to sharing wellness with the local community, as well as some of their keys to success -- believing in themselves + the...

#32 Jessica Freeborn, Freeborn Family Farms | Wisdom from Our Local Medicine Woman

April 04, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

For interview #32, I am talking with Jessica Freeborn of Freeborn Family Farms, a family owned + operated herbal remedies company. Their mission is to harness the healing properties found only in nature within each of their products + deliver them from their family’s heart + hands to yours. Our conversation revolves around the amazing powers of our local herbs, + what it means to nurture the wild lands that they grow on, to tap into their properties for overall wellness, + to include them i...

#30 Todd Ulizio, Two Bear Farm | Organic vs. Industrialized Living

March 15, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

For interview #31, I am talking with Todd of Two Bear Farm out of Whitefish, Montana. We talk about what it means to be certified organic, who you can really trust to provide your organic food, the importance of soil health, + the eye-opening fact that Americans now spend much less on their food than ever before, yet 60% of American adults have a chronic illness (as opposed to 5% when we had higher quality food circa pre 1950s)!!! This conversation will make you think about what industrializ...

#30 Michelle, High Point Crystal Boutique | The Healing Powers of Crystals

February 28, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

For interview #30, I am talking with Michelle, owner of High Point Crystals, an online crystal boutique based out of north Idaho. She shares her love + knowledge of crystals as we discuss the history of their use + how to use them in your daily life for healing, protection, connection, love, feng shui, chakra alignment + much more.  Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include: Rebecca Kolb, Bath by Bexs, in Spokane Valley Kylie Goodin, Sterlings Creation  Derek Lock, Black Bear Herbary...

#29 Jasmine DeMarcos | What is a Life Coach?!

February 14, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

For interview #29, I am talking with Jasmine DeMarcos, Life Coach, helping elder millennials + zennials to rediscover who they are, + pursue the beautiful life they deserve. Jasmine was also my coaching buddy through the Beautiful You Coaching Academy training. We unpack what life coaching is (+ what it isn’t), how it works, how it’s changed our lives, + how it can support people in everything from getting clear on what is important, to understanding what is blocking them, + creating a path ...

#28 Jenny Wigglesworth, Liveable Me | Humanity is Losing to Fashion

January 31, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

For interview #28, I am talking with Jenny Wigglesworth, founder of Liveable Me, an online sustainable + fair trade education resource. She enlightens us about the ethics, or lack thereof, in mainstream fashion, + discusses the negative, inhumane effects fast fashion has on the planet + the clothing producers. On the high side, we talk about reinvigorating your creativity + honoring your body type as you support more ethical ways to express yourself through clothing. A few resources includ...

#27 Heidi Markland, Ancient Spring Acupuncture | Ancient Wisdom for Holistic Health, Truly!

January 10, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

For interview #27, I am talking with Heidi Markland, Traditional Chinese Medicine + acupuncture professional, + owner of Ancient Spring Acupuncture in Coeur d’Alene. We discuss the basics of TCM, acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, herbs, + lifestyle changes to support health + wellness. The keys to Heidi’s practices are that they are natural + promote living in alignment with nature + your unique body’s needs for long-term, sustained wellness!   Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include: D...

#26 Bob Edmondson, City Beach Organics | Taste the Rainbow -- it's Delicious!

December 17, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

For interview #26, I am talking with Bob of City Beach Organics. We talk about everything from his family’s story to creating the vibrant restaurant to their colorful, delicious menu + the vast love that goes into everything that they do!  His local Vibrant Living inspirations include his team, family + community!  Find City Beach Organics on First Street in Sandpoint or online: Website: www.CityBeachOrganics.com Instagram + Facebook: @CityBeachOrganics Find me, +  the episode, either a...

#25 Brady Campbell, BC Photography | Behind the Lens of Authenticity

December 03, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

For this interview, I am talking with Brady, owner of Brady Campbell Photography. I was hooked by his tag line, “a passion for people.” Now, after getting to experience his magical photography talents for myself, I am thrilled to get to chat with him about his passion + quest for real in everything from relationships to parenting to purpose.  Find Brady: Instagram: @theBradyCampbell Facebook Website: www.BradyCampbellPhotography.com Find me: Website: www.GemmaPuddy.com Instagram: @Vib...

#24 Laura Calvert-Peitz, Jupiter Jane Traveling Cafe | Food from Determination + with Soul

November 23, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

For interview #24, I had the joy of talking with Laura Calvert-Peitz, of Jupiter Jane Traveling Cafe! I love that you tuned in to hear the stories behind this beautiful, passionate + contagious soul. Without ever meeting her before this chat, her food has radiated to me her vibrancy, + this conversation echoed that sentiment from her humble, creative, + driven demeanor. I can only hope that you are sparked by her approach to life. Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include: Evans Brothe...

#23 Ashley Romanowski, By the Pound CdA | Reducing Waste, One Shampoo Bottle at a Time

November 05, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

For interview #23, I am talking with Ashley of By the Pound. She is passionate about becoming a staple in the community as your go-to zero waste advocate + store. Her refillery + market offers everything from shampoo to laundry detergent to various soaps, which you pump into your own container. We talk about excessive packaging, building community, + reducing toxins in your household for yourself, pets + kids!  Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include: Pollen + Petal, Holly Brunner, w...

#22 Amy Gate, Align Yoga | The Beauty of Slowing Down

October 23, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

For interview #22, I am talking with Amy of Align Yoga. She is one of those people who radiates inner peace; we talk about everything from her extensive yoga history + training, to meditation + sound healing -- we cover so many variations of slowing down + connecting to our inner selves. I’m excited to share this episode!  Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include: Lavender Sun, www.lavendersuncda.com Garden Street Yoga, www.gardenstreetyoga.net Blush Medical Aesthetics, crystal faci...

#21 Jaki Waldvogel | How to Find Your Way Home to YOU

October 07, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

For interview #21, I am talking with Jaki Waldvogel, Human Design Guide + Owner of Guiding You Home To You. We discuss the basics of Human Design as a way to help us gain clarity on who we are + to own who we are by fully stepping into our powers + awakening our unique gifts. Jaki + I both share stories of how Human Design has helped us specifically in gaining inner guidance to live each moment by. However, this topic is complex + unique to each of us. The resources Jaki recommended to learn...

#20 Donna Mills, Human Well Integrative Healing | How Do We Human Well?

June 04, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

For this interview, I am talking with Donna Mills of Human Well Integrative Healing. We discuss Donna’s work to help people connect to who they are at their core, or “who they were before they were flesh” + to live daily from that inner guidance, + we talk about everything from connecting with nature, to breathing deeply + using massage to move energy through a person’s body. Ultimately, I hope you can feel the energy of hope + excitement that emanates from this conversation.  Her local Vib...

#19 Tom Morgan, Lake City Bicycle Collective | Community Building Through Bikes

May 17, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

For interview #19, I am talking with Tom Morgan the founder of Lake City Bicycle Collective in Coeur d’Alene. He believes that EVERYONE should have access to a bicycle, + we talk about Tom’s journey + passions for saving bikes, helping people, and building community, as well as about the Collective’s array of offerings from affordable bikes to safety/maintenance education. The theme evolves to be about the importance of the small acts of kindness that subtly knit a community together from be...

#17 Matt + Krystle Toman, Mak Bread | The Heart of Sourdough

April 30, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

For this episode, I am talking with Matt and Krystle Toman of MaK Bread. I vividly remember first discovering their bread at the Kootenai Farmers Market in 2018 and immediately fell in love with the variety of sourdough loaves, perfect crust and kind people. Watching their brand expand out into the community has been exciting to watch, and getting to talk with them today gives the story and passion behind this lovely couple.  We discuss everything from their connection in South Korea, to th...

#18 Matt + Krystle Toman, Mak Bread | The Heart of Sourdough

April 30, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

For this episode, I am talking with Matt and Krystle Toman of MaK Bread. I vividly remember first discovering their bread at the Kootenai Farmers Market in 2018 and immediately fell in love with the variety of sourdough loaves, perfect crust and kind people. Watching their brand expand out into the community has been exciting to watch, and getting to talk with them today gives the story and passion behind this lovely couple.  We discuss everything from their connection in South Korea, to th...

#17 Jeni Hegsted, Emerge CDA | Where Creativity Meets Community

April 21, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

For interview #17, I am talking with Jeni Hegsted the founder and Executive Director of Emerge CDA. Emerge is a collective art experience engaging all members of the community from children to shy creatives to art professionals in classes and events to express their inner stories. We discuss everything from Jeni’s story of creating Emerge, to how each of us has to uncover our own means to self expression, to how Emerge is about to re-open from their 2020 fire and COVID (May 14, 2021!)   My ...