Groundhog Day–Again

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It’s Groundhog Day. Again. It always reminds me of the movie with Bill Murray where he finds himself living the same day over and over again. Repeating the same day and the same patterns drives him bonkers, until he sees a way of turning the situation to his advantage. Quite simply, he changes his patterns, and magic happens. We all get stuck in habits and patterns that aren’t serving us well, and we end up getting stuck in a rut. The good news is that we can crawl out of that rut with just a few simple changes. Here are a few tips that sound really easy and downright silly, but trust me, they work. 1). Sleep on the “wrong” side of the bed. It might sound strange, but it can give you an entirely different perspective on bedtime. You might even sleep better. 2). Change...

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Episode #50 Sugar and Gluten and Soy–Oh My!

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Kimsey Self, owner of Progressive Health and Wellness returns to The FemiNinja for a follow-up episode to share even more clarity on health and healing. In Kimsey’s own words, “Healing the physical body is a gateway to optimizing your entire life.” And she’s here to tell you how. https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveHealthandWellness/ Instagram: @progressivehealthandwellness Website: www.progressivehealthandwellness.com

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Episode # 49 Lifelong Learning and Endless Possibilities

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Mariah Ehlert, Certified Neurosculpting® Facilitator, Master Nutrition Therapist and Portrait Photographer extraordinaire returns to The FemiNinja Project to share the secrets of creating your own inner sanctuary and the power of forgiveness. She also explains how to rewrite your story, rewire your life, and releasing the magic of the mind-body connection. The possibilities are endless! https://www.mariahphotography.com/ https://www.therebelbrain.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MariahEhlertPhotography/ https://www.facebook.com/TheRebelBrain/ https://www.instagram.com/mariahge/:

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Writer’s Block

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Writer’s block. Two words that can strike fear in the heart of every writer. And, like every writer, I have experienced it before, but nothing like I did over the past few months. It was so bad that I couldn’t write anything, not even my grocery list. I would sit at my kitchen table, pen and paper in hand (yes, I am that old-fashioned), and stare off into space. I even tried to get some inspiration by flipping through a few of my favorite cookbooks. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. The blank paper seemed to mock me as I tapped the pen to my head trying to get some creative synapses firing. And still, I had nothing. Great. My Red Booth Writer’s Group was getting ready to rally and come up with another four new articles to submit to The Pueblo Chieftain, and I couldn’t even come...

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Episode #48: A Texas Tragedy

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When Dr. Elva Edwards was only nineteen months old, her entire world changed forever on a moonlight spring night when a car ran a stop sign and collided with her family car. Five adults were killed in the horrific accident, including both her parents and her beloved grandmother. By some miracle, Elva and her three year old sister survived. Elva shares her story with grace and dignity, explaining the pain and confusion that she experienced growing up without her mother and father. Although her paternal grandparents gave them a loving home and a good life, something was always missing. Download this episode to hear Elva’s story of living with loss, surviving trauma, and how she became a voice for the voiceless as she fought to discover the truth about what happened on that fateful n...

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Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot, or Not?

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Should auld acquaintance be forgot? What exactly does that mean, anyway? When Harry met Sally they pondered that very question one New Year’s Eve. Sally said it was about old friends. After extensively researching the topic, I discovered that she was right, but to me it represents something more than old friends. It’s about saying goodbye to the old and ringing in the new. And a lot of us are ringing in the new year with New Year’s Resolutions firmly in place, which I think is a bad idea, for many reasons. But the main reason is that we all have a tendency to set goals that are way to ambitious which sets us up for failure. That’s an awful way to start a new year, a new decade, or even a new day. I have another idea. Instead of looking ahead at what you are hoping...

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Episode #47: Spinning, Writing, and Lifelong Learning

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Award winning author Bonnie McCune shares her passion for writing, devotion to community involvement, dedication to life-long learning, and commitment to exercise. Especially spinning. She believes that mental activity is the result of physical activity, and that regular exercise helps the creative process. Bonnie also shares her sharp wit, remarkable sense of humor, and her outlook on life. Visit her at www.BonnieMcCune.com, where you also can read her blog “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives.”

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Episode #46: Common Courtesy Is Not So Common

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Common courtesy is not so common these days. Good manners, respect, and good old-fashioned consideration for our fellow man (and woman) seems to be non-existent. Meet one woman who is determined to bring it back with her own unique style and brand of whipping people back into proper etiquette shape. Anthonette Klinkerman, who is also known as “Colonel Klinkerman,” is the Chief Etiquette Officer and Expert with Courtesy Bootcamp™. The “Colonel” drills people on a wide variety of topics ranging from please and thank you to cell phone use, cutting people off in traffic, putting away your own shopping carts, cleaning up after yourself, social media, and so much more. You want to share this episode with everyone you know, including your children. Together, we resuscitate the seemingly dying art...

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Cranberry Sweet Potato Bread

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I’m not much into baking, but I sure do love whipping up a fresh and tasty tea bread. I also love cooking with cranberries. Fresh, not canned. Of course. When fresh cranberries start appearing in the produce section of the grocery store, I buy out the store and stock up my freezer. Yep, you can freeze cranberries for up to six months, although I have been known to keep them in the freezer for up to a year, and they haven’t killed me yet. I found this recipe with fresh cranberries and sweet potatoes so many years ago that the cookbook is literally falling apart. Although I loved the bread, I was totally bummed out by the amount of sugar in the recipe. Sweet potatoes (or yams) are certainly sweet enough on their own. So, I took out my handy dandy Ninja knives and started cutting...

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Episode #45: Creating a Healthy Home

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Would you like to create a healthier and cleaner environment for your family? Meet Tiffany Peterson, educator, entrepreneur, business owner and mom of three small children. Tiffany shares her personal story about deciding to find ways to eliminate toxins and harmful chemicals in her home to create a healthier environment for herself and her family. Tiffany also talks about finding balance in your life (or not), how to stay focused on what’s most important, setting clear boundaries as well as priorities. She also shares her experience of raising a child with special needs, establishing a strong relationship and partnership with her husband, and much, much more. Download this uplifting and positive episode to be inspired to find ways to creating healthier relationships and valuable tips...

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