Julie Shannon equips individuals and communities to engage in practical compassion for the realities of life. She utilizes speaking and writing to inspire others with real talk on real life issues, sharing solutions and stories to encourage hope, community, and a renewed perspective.
On the The Bearing Life® podcast this week I shared about the impact of seeing a sign that said, “In All Things Give Thanks.” One of the most difficult things I’ve done in the last six months was to say goodbye to my sweet Emma. She was in my life for thirteen and a half […]
In this episode, Joe Battaglia joins me to talk about culture, community, and how we can positively engage with others in our lives. He offers much wisdom on showing up and investing time together in order to help one another grow, and his perspective will inspire you to value and build community in your life. Joe […]
Thankful for circles of friendship.
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I’m so excited to begin sharing Season 5 of The Bearing Life® podcast! In the first episode, I’ll give a brief update on my new book about weathering life storms and also share a story about the challenge I faced and encouragement I received from a small sign in a store window. It made me […]
Embracing a new adventure can require us to take a deep breath and step forward…even while the step feels scary. Several months ago, I set out on a new life adventure and have been balancing deadlines, pandemic precautions, and trying to step out and start growing roots in my new community. One way I find […]