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My friend Laura Beisser and I recorded this episode back in early 2020 to encourage people to find your community at the gym. Just as I was getting ready to release the episode, the pandemic hit, and people were advised not to go to the gym, so we decided to hold off on the release.In the summer of 2021, I was getting ready to ask Laura if it would be a good time to release the episode, as more people were getting back in the gym. Before I got the chance to ask, Laura shared the devastating news - she had been diagnosed with a rare type of leukemia. A podcast episode no longer seemed important as Laura was in for the fight for her life. She was so brave, and her family and her gym community were there for her. I wish I could have done more for her, and I think I am still in shock that she is no longer with us.I listen to this episode to remember Laura and the vibrant energy she brought to this world. When I listen to her words and stories, it makes me want to live life like Laura, and today I want you to meet

It's National Aunts Day, and I know many of you are aunts or aunts to your friends kids or mentors. I invite you to join us over on the Auntecdotes podcast. Today I am sharing highlights from the first nine episodes of Auntecdotes, so you can get caught up. I am not abandoning Single Soul Circle, but took some time off to focus on getting Auntecdotes off the ground. About Auntecdotes Connect with other aunts in our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes (www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes). If you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the https://www.auntecdotespodcast.com/guests/intake/ (guest intake form). https://auntecdotes.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe) to get the latest episodes. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1604123633?mt=2&ls=1 (Add a review/rating on Apple Podcasts)

I have exciting news! The Auntecdotes series now has its own podcast, "Auntecdotes: Stories From Favorite Aunts." Hear from aunts who are making a difference in their nieces and nephews lives and learn new ways to connect with your nieces and nephews. Subscribe to the new Auntecdotes podcast here: https://auntecdotes.captivate.fm/listen (https://auntecdotes.captivate.fm/listen) Join the Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes (https://www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes) Listen at http://www.auntecdotespodcast.com (http://www.auntecdotespodcast.com) If you would like to be a guest on the new Auntecdotes podcast, email me.

After reading a Facebook memory from 2010 and reading Brené Brown's book, Atlas of the Heart, it got me thinking about how to handle disappointment. Brené Brown says, “There are too many people in the world today who decide to live disappointed rather than risk feeling disappointment.” While dating may continue to result in painful emotional experiences, I think it is worth the risk.

Through her experience as a caregiver, Nicky Sargant became an Alzheimer's ambassador, advocate and champion. She shares ways to improve the quality of life for those with Alzheimer's and has advice on how we can prevent the disease. Follow Nicky on LinkedIn to learn more about Alzheimer's and how you can make a difference:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-sargant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-sargant) In this Episode: 1:45 - How being single allows you to give more and follow your passions and dreams 3:20 - Nicky's journey to caregiving for people with Alzheimer's 5:40 - What Nicky has learned from caregiving 13:20 - What we can do to prevent Alzheimer's 16:20 - Benefits of walking 19:45 - What we should know about people with Alzheimer's 25:45 - How music therapy works for Alzheimer's patients 32:10 - What to expect in Nicky's book 39:15 - How Nicky uses her LinkedIn to share information about Alzheimer's More From Nicky Sargant, Alzheimer’s Ambassador, Advocate and Champion Gathering like-minded peo

Sarah Davis is a podcast producer, learning experience designer and writer, living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the host of Breathing Wind, a podcast about grief, parent loss, change and healing. Also, don't miss https://single-soul-circle.simplecast.com/episodes/breathing-wind-part-1-sarah-davis-shares-her-journey-with-grief-to-transformation (Part One), where Sarah shares her journey through grief, her transformation and creation of the podcast, Breathing Wind. Connect with Sarah: Websites: http://breathingwind.com/ (www.breathingwind.com) | http://www.davispodcastproductions.com/ (www.davispodcastproductions.com)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breathingwindpodcast (https://www.facebook.com/breathingwindpodcast)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathingwindpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/breathingwindpodcast/ ) In This Episode: 1:21 - Advice to listeners for dealing with grief 2:54 - Key learnings from her guests on the Breathing Wind podcast 8:43 - The most surprising thing about experi

Sarah Davis is a podcast producer, learning experience designer and writer, living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the host of Breathing Wind, a podcast about grief, parent loss, change and healing.  Be sure to subscribe and join us next week to hear part two where Sarah will share tips on dealing with grief, how you can help others through grief and what she has learned from her podcast guests. Connect with Sarah: Websites: http://breathingwind.com (www.breathingwind.com) | http://www.davispodcastproductions.com (www.davispodcastproductions.com)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breathingwindpodcast (https://www.facebook.com/breathingwindpodcast)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathingwindpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/breathingwindpodcast/ ) Also mentioned in this episode: Stephen Warley's podcast  https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/ (Life Skills that Matter)https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/podcast/learn-how-you-learn-sarah-davis/ (Life Skills that Matter Episode with Sarah Davis as the gues

Dating apps and other technology have made dating more challenging. From having too many options to putting in zero effort, it becomes difficult to find a relationship or to even get a date. Pat shares his perspective as a man in the dating world. I found that we have a lot more in common than we think. Let's come together and have more compassion for each other and give each other a chance. Connect with Pat: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNmxDYkUF0YXCpdO5YnckvQ (The Chat With Pat)Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechatwithpat/ (@TheChatWithPat) or https://www.instagram.com/patdofficial/ (@patdofficial) We'd love to have Pat come back and share more. Let us know what you think and if you have any questions for him at singlesoulcircle@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and https://singlesoulcircle.com/take-action (sign up for the Single Soul Circle email list).

It’s been a long time since I have been in school, but I still feel that back to school vibe when fall arrives. I start to think about what I want to learn or accomplish next. This year, I was caught off guard by what I learned and how I felt about it.  I traveled to Wisconsin for my parents’ 50th anniversary the first week of September and stayed at my sister’s house for a week. I wasn’t sure what we would do during that week, other than buying wine and cheese curds for the party and enjoying the beautiful fall weather. I wonder if my sister already had a master plan or if it all just unfolded. I come from a family of crafters. My mom grew up sewing her own prom dresses and moved on to sewing us Barbie doll outfits and making dollhouses out of old TV cases when we were kids. She also sewed most of our clothes, and her famous line was always, “I could make something like that,” every time we saw a shirt we liked in a store. When the granddaughters arrived, she was studying American Girl outfit collections and

Transcripts: We all stood in awe as Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympics. While some thought she should toughen up and stay in it for the team, most of us applauded the strength it took for her to stand up for her mental and physical health. Many of us heard the term the “twisties” for the first time, as the media attempted to explain what was happening to Simone. Gymnasts use this term to describe a mental block that causes them to lose spatial awareness and lose control of their body. While I am not a gymnast and probably couldn’t even do a cartwheel if I tried, I could see how the twisties have played a part in my life lately, and maybe you do, as well. Especially in the last year, I have felt like I was walking on a balance beam, just trying to focus on making it across, afraid to fall off. I have felt that I needed to prove my worth, so I have taken on a lot of projects I should not have and have rushed in to help others, which caused me to feel resentment and did not allow the person the opportunity

This podcast isn’t about dating. Whenever I tell people I have a podcast for single women, they immediately think it’s about dating. I mean … what else would single women have going on in their lives, according to others. I wanted this podcast to be different. I set out to interview amazing women who are living their lives without waiting for a partner to complete them. We’ve heard from women who travel solo, start their own businesses, commit to their mind, body and spirit and share their passions with others. We’ve also talked about challenges and issues we’ve faced, like dealing with emotions from past or current relationships and how we can balance the masculine and feminine sides or ourselves. And recently, I’ve expanded to add an Aunt-ecdotes series, where we talk about the joys of being an aunt and share ideas on how to become the favorite aunt. The episode today is not about dating … or is it? This podcast episode really wasn’t about dating. It was about the human emotions we experience when we take r

Julie Jones has been there for her nephews since the day they were born, and they are now 19 and 21. She shares how she supported them in many areas of their lives from their sports activities to helping them move away to college. She also shares how they have impacted her life.

Hear more about how Shoshana decided to start blogging and writing articles about the culinary scene. She will share more about her foodie adventures and give you advice on how you can pursue blogging or writing about something you are passionate about. Shoshana Leon launched Foodie Fo Sho, a resource for culinary news and events in Arizona and beyond, in 2019. A communications professional with more than 15 years of experience, she has contributed articles to several local publications covering restaurants, chefs and culinary events. For more information, visit http://foodiefosho.com/ (foodiefosho.com) and follow Foodie Fo Sho on https://www.facebook.com/FoodieFoSho (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/foodie_fosho/ (Instagram) @foodie_fosho.   

Also check out last year's Valentine's Day episode where my listeners shared their advice on celebrating the single life.  https://single-soul-circle.simplecast.com/episodes/celebrating-the-single-life-on-valentines-day (https://single-soul-circle.simplecast.com/episodes/celebrating-the-single-life-on-valentines-day)

If you would like to be a guest for a future show to share your aunt-ecdotes, please email me at singlesoulcircle@gmail.com. Music by Wataboi from https://pixabay.com/music/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=1171 (Pixabay)

If you would like to be a guest for a future show to share your aunt-ecdotes, please email me at singlesoulcircle@gmail.com.   Music by Wataboi from https://pixabay.com/music/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=1171 (Pixabay)

My brother and his family had to cancel their trip to visit me, so I am definitely feeling some sadness. Don't go it alone. Join us in the Single Soul Circle for virtual happy hour this Friday and every Friday. Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/singlesoulcircle (www.facebook.com/groups/singlesoulcircle) to join our group or email me for more details. Also, check out the https://youtu.be/xXPrWNfrRT8 (video version) of this podcast.

Being an aunt is one of the joys of my life. This new series is a way for us to share ideas on how we are connecting with our nieces and nephews and how we can make an impact on their lives. For some of us, the pandemic has not allowed us to see them, so we need to get extra creative. If you would like to be a guest to share your story, please email me at singlesoulcircle@gmail.com.     Music by Wataboi from https://pixabay.com/music/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=1171 (Pixabay)

Learn how I decided to bring confidence, empathy, optimism and freedom into the next year of my life and how you can set intentions using meaningful words and action.

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