Episodes

Heather’s passion for writing didn’t stop her from listening to her gut and following her dream of publishing her first book in her 60s. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:
– hang in there
– work hard
– don’t give up
– if you’ve got a dream or passion, it will drive you
– it doesn’t matter how old you are, you can do it
– you can make it through to the other side and be ok
– don’t let others define you
– listen to your gut
– somethings can take a long time
– having someone say “you can do it” is huge
– be curious

https://www.heatherhaldeman.com 
https://twitter.com/pasadenawriter 
https://www.instagram.com/heatherhwrites 

Her memoir “Kids & Cocktails Don’t Mix” is a Finalist for the Chanticleer International Book Awards (CIBA).

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Diana shares how she got a second chance at life; reclaiming her daughter, Emma, after she was up for adoption. Her memoir, Emma’s Laugh, is a tribute to her daughter’s beautiful story, as she was unconditional love and joy incarnate. Diana shares the following powerful nuggets of life wisdom:
– be in the moment
– find your voice
– you are enough
– sometimes there is joy where you least expect it
– gifts can come in different packages
– we can learn a lot from our children
– special needs children can teach compassion to their siblings
– create your own village of friends and family
– you are not alone
– seek out your people
– what we fear can be luminescent and joyful

http://www.dianakupershmit.com 
https://www.instagram.com/picsbydk 

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Dr. Michael Myers, a specialist in physician health, wrote his story of coming out as a gay man in his 60s. He is seen as a ‘change agent’ for doing so. Dr. Myers shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:
– without self-compassion, it’s hard to give to others
– stay with your thoughts through reflection
– discuss your thoughts and feelings with those you trust and/or a counselor

https://www.michaelfmyers.com

tags: Dr, Michael, Myers, MD, writer, author, specialist, physician, health, Becoming, Doctor’s, Doctor, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://atomic-temporary-127635324.wpcomstaging.com