Giving Thanks

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 […]

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Inspiration of a Sign

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 […]

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Growing Courage in the Unexpecteds

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 […]

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Taking Time & Space

What a pleasure to spend time with Dr. Michelle Pokorny on The Bearing Life® Podcast. She offered such great insight, wisdom, and practical helps for us to recognize and counter burnout in our lives. From now until the end of the year, the array of holidays, events, and workload can often feel like our busyness increases […]

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The Fall of Leaves

I love the smells and sights of fall, especially the reds, golds, and oranges of the leaves. There is such beauty in how they transform on trees and paint a warm nature painting, then eventually dance to the ground. Growing up in a state with minimal autumn brilliance, I always find wonder and amazement in […]

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Journey Together

I had so much fun with my friend Jennifer on the podcast this week. We really are young at heart and love looking back at what started our friendship long ago and how we’ve journeyed through life. Even though we’ve lived in different places, had different careers, and periods of time when we lost touch […]

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A Look Back

How did the piano, singing in the bathroom, and a mutual love for Barry Manilow cement lifelong bonds of friendship? Join me and my friend, Jennifer Quinlan, on The Bearing Life® Podcast this week as we look back and talk about our lifetime of friendship…how we first met, ways we’ve reconnected throughout life (thank you […]

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A Wave of Light

Today is a day to honor. To honor your friends who have lost a child. Today is a day to remember. To remember the life you carried. Today is a day to love. To love your family and friends who walk alongside you. In October each year, during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, I […]

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