Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-human-organs-learning-equipment-igwG8aIaypo?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash Being a fairly new caregiver (1-1/2 years), I was talking with a fellow caregiver about what we experience. She shared a page from her journal and allowed me to post with the caveat that I don't use her real name. I will call her Karli and she cares for her mother. This is …
Category: Interviews
Lisa E–An interview on grief, overcoming, career change, family dynamics, and using it all to overcome.
Image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/c2L5LnWz9XU?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink This is another great interview in which I met this amazing woman at a festival. She was with her friend, with whom I started talking. Lisa was a bit more quiet; she was humble, yet beaming when she talked about her creations of clothing and her ability to sew. Her passion …
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Robyn-Competing Commitments; how women can stay sane in all they have to do.
Image from https://unsplash.com/photos/N4QTBfNQ8Nk?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink By definition, a competing commitment is a conflict between a goal and a value, or a goal and your deep down desire to do so. My slightly altered definition is: A woman’s struggle with all the commitments pulling at her at one time: It could be kids/spouse/work/friends/workout/hobbies all calling for you at …
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Robyn-unexpected single Mom and how she overcame
Image taken from https://unsplash.com/photos/RRZM3cwS1DU?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink One of the things I love about this blog, is meeting new people and asking for their story. I met Robyn at a festival and could tell right away, that her energy was contagious and that she was someone I wanted to write about in my blog. I just asked if …
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Laurie-an unexpected caregiver
My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease over 7 years ago. I can tell you that, as his caregiver, it is a horrible disease; it is extremely difficult to see someone in the prime of their life slowly lose their ability to care of themself. To depend on someone to help you dress, because you …
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Kate-a personal trainer
Why I became a trainer I have always been a very active person even as a kid I always loved playing gymnastics, ice skating, and ballerina. I was never scared to try to climb a tree and play all over the jungle gyms, it wasn’t until recently I realized that I always loved physical challenges. …
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Lisa-a Mom’s grief
Lisa has a tragic story that has led her to a place of inner thought, questioning what is most important in life, and what are my next steps. She, like so many others, had unexpected life changes that can leave us numb, unsure of what to do next, and feeling gut-punched. Laurie's story is another …
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Marlene-Volunteering
What is something you do to volunteer your time and donate your talent back? I have been a volunteer dog walker since 2008. I volunteer for City Dog Facilities, Humane Societies and Dog Wardens to help keep the dogs exercised, trained and socialized while they wait to be adopted or go home to their parents. …
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The Encouraged Woman 