Life, Menopause, Podcast, Soul Homework

Podcast #21- Invalidating Your Truth

https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Episode-21--Invalidating-Your-TruthFemale-Trauma-e18d862 I shared this passage from Caroline Garnet McGraw's book You Don't Owe Anyone: Free Yourself From the Weight of Expectations: "How does it feel to think about your life through the lens of this broader definition of trauma? Are you starting to see the moments where you made excuses and brushed aside real pain?… Continue reading Podcast #21- Invalidating Your Truth

Anxiety, Life, Podcast, Soul Homework

Podcast #19- Thinking Outside the Box/Dancing My Troubles Away/We All Have Trauma

https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Episode-19--Thinking-Outside-the-Box-Dancing-My-Troubles-Away-We-all-Have-Trauma-e17pqsg For those who won't be listening, I mentioned that my mom underwent extensive surgery on Tuesday. Her neck had to be reconstructed after four discs were removed. She did wonderfully and is now on the long road to recovery. She will also have back surgery in November, and after that is done, she will… Continue reading Podcast #19- Thinking Outside the Box/Dancing My Troubles Away/We All Have Trauma

Humor, Life, Podcast, Soul Homework

Podcast #18- Mixed Tapes/Talking to Plants/ Giving My Dogs Voices

The link to the podcast is at the bottom of the post. This week's podcast was inspired by my comment section from last week's podcast. Is there a term for that? That, I believe, is the definition of meta, no? Suz mentioned in the comments that her family appreciates her blog and other things that… Continue reading Podcast #18- Mixed Tapes/Talking to Plants/ Giving My Dogs Voices

Blogging, Life, Podcast, Soul Homework

Podcast #17- Not Taken Seriously/ Writer’s Gathering

The link to the podcast is at the bottom of this post. In last week's podcast, I mentioned my library book problem, but the stack of books in the photo didn't truly reflect it. Here is a better picture: This week's podcast was very cathartic for me. Those who listen will learn why. I talk… Continue reading Podcast #17- Not Taken Seriously/ Writer’s Gathering

Humor, John Hughes, Podcast, Soul Homework

Podcast #15-A Scare, Showing Compassion to Yourself, John Hughes News, and Comic Sans??

There's a lot to this podcast but the one thing I should clarify is that the sound you hear after I correct Biscuits is me putting the doorstop on my desk. I didn't want you to think I was throwing the doorstep at him. Hmmm.....KIDDING. Caught in the act.   Also, here is the comic… Continue reading Podcast #15-A Scare, Showing Compassion to Yourself, John Hughes News, and Comic Sans??

Podcast, Soul Homework

Podcast #14- Doin’ Nothing, Sleep, and Love

A couple of things... Here is an article that mentions the study in the book about the electric shocks: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2014/07/people-would-rather-be-electrically-shocked-left-alone-their-thoughts Here is one quote I love from The Alchemist: The following is the excerpt from the book I read. Love is in the Being You do not have to do anything to be loved. You… Continue reading Podcast #14- Doin’ Nothing, Sleep, and Love