My father used to always tell me that it's attitude, not circumstance, that determines the altitude of your achievements in life. Today's episode is about how to get inspired to take merely surviving to the next level, to an existence where we are thriving! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally published for our Descant Pop-Up Podcast series, this episode features an interview with my life-long friend, Becky Oliver. In it, she shares how prayer and faith helped her to overcome a devastating hand injury that nearly costs her with the ability to play the piano. We are thrilled to say Becky is back to sharing her talents and story with the world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here is another episode originally recorded during the first outbreak of COVID-19 back in 2020. The discussion here is how do we go about making those bid life changes, that require the help of a Higher Power to successfully execute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Originally recorded during the first outbreak of COVID-19 back in 2020, the purpose of this episode is to suggest it is okay to take a break from life's many challenges to count our many blessings. Take gentle care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After over 40 years of living with constant fear, resent, and turmoil, I found my core of peace. In this episode, I'd like to share with you the steps i took to reach this point, and how you can as well. Take gentle care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, taken from an interview conducted at the height of the COVID19 pandemic, I talk to our dear friend, George Don Denis, about he and his family coped during the crisis. At the time of the initial outbreak, Don became a father for the first time. He and his sister, Nikki, just started Threadd Media, a video production company. I pleased to say that both his family and his business are doing quite well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, I'd like to revisit a challenging time in our lives. Both my husband and I were facing health issues that put a strain on both our finances and our faith. Fortunately, we emerged from our struggles with both still intact. Take gentle care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The basis of this episode was originally published as the 10th episode of this podcast. It was originally recorded prior to some more health crises face by me and my husband, Ken. In this episode, I will update you on our conditions. I'm happy to announce that we both overcame those challenges with a lot of faith, prayer, and hard work. God Bless, my friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We all face challenges in our lives. Some are more uncomfortable than others to deal with. In this episode, I will share with you some of the strategies I use to deal with my least favorite challenge - direct and/or indirect conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's been a while since we last got together. I'm hoping that this is the first of many more chats. Thanks for your support and God Bless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020 was a crazy year, and 2021 is starting out just as chaotic! However, just because the world is chaotic, things don't have to be chaotic inside of us.Alcoholism, including relapses, are on the rise. Due to traumatic lifestyle changes, our collective mental health has suffered. As someone who is a mental health educator and who has been in long-term sobriety, Celia shares some of her "secrets" to achieve peace & healing. She also suggests ways to find a "God of you understanding and your experience".Don't forget to visit our website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What keeps you stuck? As we try to cope with this pandemic, many are using this time as an opportunity to try new things. Our hobbies are becoming our livelihood. Are you one of these people?To assess you desire or readiness to make such a huge life change, Celia poses a series of questions with a goal of helping you determine if this is something for you. She also discusses goal-setting strategies, along with some personal examples, that will help with your decision processes.Don't forget to visit our website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have you ever tried to help someone who really needed help? Have you helped (or tried to help) them despite their willingness to make needed behavioral changes? In this episode, Celia compares and contrasts the blessings of helping with the the burden(s) of over-helping. The latter is known as co-dependency. What do you do? You choose your next move carefully. Just remember, there is an important difference between giving up and letting go.Don't forget to visit our website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It is also National Recovery Month. In the second of a two-part episode, Celia makes further disclosures about the despair and depression that was gripping her. Recurring thoughts of suicide, this time using the installment plan, were never that far away.Celia then talks about how she sought out help via the rooms of 12-Step Recovery, as well as weight loss surgery to take on the addictions of alcohol and food. This new path led her to a career as a mental health educator, a nonprofit business manager, and ultimately, to her now being a successful motivational speaker and podcast host.Celia ends this episode by providing her listeners with resources that will help them or their loved ones who are struggling with mental wellness issues. Among the online resources are: https://www.nami.org/Home (The National Alliance on Mental Illness), and one of her favorites: https://www.verywellmind.com/Don't forget to visit our website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It is also National Recovery Month. In the first of a two-part episode, Celia shares her story of despair, depression. She reveals that she had thoughts of suicide along with battles with multiple addictions. Initially, this beautiful, intelligent, talented, and accomplished woman keep her emotions suppressed until she went about the task of permanently putting an end to her suffering. That was until the miracle of divine intervention redirected her in search of peace and healing.Don't forget to visit our website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Celia talks about the things she's learned in her 60 years on life. Even though she had to learn a lot the hard way, many friends in her support network find Celia's life lessons valuable.Drawing on decades of sayings, adages and scriptures, Celia shares the knowledge and wisdom she's acquired along the way. And as she always says, keep what you like, and leave the rest.Don't forget to visit our website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Celia asks the age-old question, "what is prayer"? She shares with you her favorite prayer that starts with the phrase "if others will be helped...", and how that prayer has been answered throughout her life. After a brief pause, Celia will return with all new episodes this Fall. Thank for your continued support, my friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Some people can't cry. So if you really can't - if you are one who suppresses tears, this episode may not be for you. But we invite you to listen anyway. Today, Celia describes a number of scenarios when shedding tears can actually make us physically, mentally, and spiritually stronger. So, let's learn how to "feel our feelings". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The pool's finally open and the Water Warrior, aka Celia, is returning to her happy place. This is a place where she gets to get exercise, visit with dear friends, compose music, and bask in the sunshine. This is also a place where, when not crowded, she can commune with her higher power. Do you have a happy place? If not, maybe you should. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Resentment is bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly. It's also a complex, multilayered emotion that has been described as a mixture of disappointment, disgust, anger, fear, and ego.Holding a resentment is like drinking cyanide, waiting for it to kill the other guy. Maya Angelou said that "Resentment is like cancer, it eats the host".In this episode, Celia takes you through the different types and levels of resentment. She also strongly suggests that we put away the poison by keeping our expectations low and our acceptance high. In other words, how to rise above resentment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.