Rants, thoughts, and updates about how Mark and I have fared during the pandemic. Things to be grateful for. Dawny's call from Feb 2020. Mark shares some wisdom. Our dance moment song is You've Got This by Nick Battle.

Ep 0183 – Bonus - Our Lives in Social Isolation

Mar 31st, 2020 30m 43s

Mark and I discuss all of the crazy things that have changed since my birthday party March 9. You are invited to the FB Secret Zen Spot group. I ponder how and why chips have come back in our isolated lives. Our dance music is a wonderful Spani

Ep 0182 – It’s Been 6 Years Exactly!

Feb 5th, 2020 39m 13s

Despite strong winds keeping me off of the mountain, I celebrate 6 years of Compulsive Overeating Diary. Mark and I have a great time with Magician, Bryan Saint at the Magic Castle. I ponder why disappointment doesn't sting as much as it used t

Ep 0181 – Bonus – Dieting vs. Diet – Plus I am Affirmations

Jan 6th, 2020 33m 9s

I feel so great I zip on up the mountain to share a BIG breakthrough I had. Please support the show with participation if you'd like it to continue. Big thanks to financial supporters. Bonus Meditation with positive I am statements. Today's dan

Ep 0180 – Our Future is 2020!

Dec 28th, 2019 23m 42s

I brave unusual snowcapped peaks and winter weather to ponder past blessings and challenges as we look toward our future in 2020. I share my professional video game demo. BC Joy has a great idea! How to join our new secret and private FB group.

Ep 0179 – Magical Journey of Food and Life

Oct 30th, 2019 22m 28s

Hiking is out due to fires in California, so I'm back pondering at Descanso Gardens about the mystical, magical journey that is the food cycle of life. We hear from our very first BC, my friend Cheryl, about her health concerns and her writing

Ep 0178 – Zen Garden

Sep 19th, 2019 22m 8s

It's a Zen Day by the duck pond at Descanso Gardens. I learn why my favorite bench disappeared from the dry river bed. I contemplate what connections mean - especially to ourselves. Hello to new BC V. Comments from BCs Dave, Sue from the UK an

Ep 0177 – My Tears of Joy and a Letter from BC Dave

Aug 10th, 2019 33m 4s

Big news that gave me tears of joy! BC Dave shares thoughts and updates about being authentic, Disc Golf, Intuitive Eating, health challenges and why it's ok to give up a previously cherished goal. I ponder about self-acceptance and value. Than

Ep 0176 – Bonus – Gifts, Mics and Vegan Zombies

Jul 26th, 2019 19m 31s

Gifts can be a blessing or a curse! I ponder how gifts impact us and how it relates to my food issues. One gift I truly enjoy is the ability to record today's bonus episode with a cool new mic my friend loaned me. I'm mic shopping and it makes

Ep 0175 – This is YOUR Moment!

Jul 10th, 2019 24m 39s

Inspired by supportive comments from BC Dave, I enjoy some wonderful moments up at the next to upper Zen spot where I ponder about persistence in the face of challenges and perceived failure. I'm grateful to BC Petra for her kind video message

Ep 0174 – What Does it Mean to be Authentic?

Jun 15th, 2019 27m 7s

BC Jody inspires me to think about being authentic. BC Dave shares a resource about the new journey he started with his wife, BC Kathleen. BC Kelly shows support for my acting. We dance our socks off to a new song by Josh Woodward.

Ep 0173 – Believe in Yourself!

May 21st, 2019 34m 37s

I ponder what it means to believe in ourselves down at my local park on the podcast rock. Hear my brand spanking new professional animation demo. Comments and updates from BCs Jo from the U.K., Dawny and Dave. BC Louise from the U.k. goes on th

Ep 0172 – Bonus – Singing Bowls On the Mountain

Mar 5th, 2019 46m 53s

I'm inspired to appreciate all of my moments by listening to a wonderful, healing soundscape with Tibetan Singing Bowls and nature sounds by Jonathan Adams, AKA the Sonic Yogi. I love it so much, I contacted Jonathan and received his permission

Ep 0171 – Dreams, Birthdays and Meditation

Feb 10th, 2019 27m 42s

It's now been over 5 years since I began this experiment...Happy Birthday to Jo from Thailand! Supportive comments from Jo from the UK. Louise from the UK goes on the bravery report for leaving a brave review on iTunes UK. I share a very strang

Ep 0170 – Let the Sun Shine Through

Jan 27th, 2019 22m 37s

It's a dark and stormy night as I get back from a wonderful voice acting cruise and end up in continuous down pouring rain and develop a terrible case of bronchitis. Through musical advice I learn to focus on the sun as I ponder my blessings. I

Ep 0169 – Our Brave New Year

Jan 1st, 2019 41m 15s

Social Media doesn't reflect my reality. Big thanks to Amazon shoppers. Why I closed down Stories and Voice. BC Kat from S.Jersey calls the bravery hotline to share her thoughts about acceptance and getting older. Dawny posts her tale. BC Kayde

Ep 0168 – What We Do For Love and Please Support Dawny

Nov 20th, 2018 22m 45s

I update you about the California wildfires, a new health issue and why I'm grateful. I share a wonderful tip for creating a kinder, gentler life when dieting or working on any other goal. Please support our friend, Dawny. New BC Shelby gives a

Ep 0167 – Flowing With the Tide and Happy Birthday Fionna!

Oct 18th, 2018 24m 43s

A trip back up the mountain creates some interesting lessons. How is life like improv? BC Kat from S. Jersey calls in. Comments are back in business. Send your holiday greetings by Dec. 15, 2018. Happy Birthday Fionna!

Ep 0166 – Being In Tune With Yourself

Sep 19th, 2018 25m 57s

What does it mean to be in tune with yourself? Mark and I have been on an Alaskan cruise. How to overcome failing first in our heads. Greet newest BC Christine from Pennsylvania who is on the bravery report for calling and sharing her story. A

Ep 0165 – The Gift of Today

Aug 16th, 2018 34m 19s

It's easy to wish away our lives waiting for the next good thing and missing out on what we have today. BC Dave inspires us with a meaningful quote. BC Mary S. lets us know about a great web site where we can make cards to cheer up kids in the

Ep 0164 – I’m Positive!

Jul 17th, 2018 43m 17s

Positivity is the theme for the day. We greet new BCs Linda and Charliss. BC Carrie shares comments about the mirror exercise from last show. Encouragement from BC Martha who posted about day 11, a very tough day from my past. BC Dave shares hi

Ep 0163 – Love Yourself

Jun 25th, 2018 27m 11s

My feet keep me from hiking, but I find a new podcast spot down at the park. Overcoming disordered eating as an Identity. Finding love for ourselves with a cool mirror exercise. Hello to new BCs Martha, Carrie and SAN (AKA Self Acceptance Newbi

Ep 0162 – Struggles of the Heart

May 23rd, 2018 37m 9s

Life has been a struggle, but I go hiking to find the quiet place to listen to my heart. Afterwards, I ponder why this time on the mountain was so unusually scary for me. Dawny calls to update us and to let me know she was thinking of me on Mot

Ep 0161 – Discover Your Method

Apr 25th, 2018 33m 53s

Zen flows on the mountain as I discover my own method and I wonder, what's yours? I'm grateful to BCs who've been supporting me and the show, like longtime listener Pat and the Amazon shoppers. A new iTunes review from the UK. New BC Danielle f

Ep 0160 – Fearless

Mar 29th, 2018 38m 20s

What's the difference between being brave and being fearless? New BC Elizabeth fearlessly calls the Bravery Hotline. New BC Svetlana shares one of the bravest stories ever. Supportive comments from Dawny, Jo from the UK and Kelly G. Thanks to a