Summary: Toi B James and I explore her book “Talk About It.” Toi gives a 12-step process to help move the most difficult conversation forward. She gives us insight into a process that works. I appreciated the book and the dignity that it can gi

Kick the Judge to the Curb

Feb 3rd, 2022 31m 42s

Lee Ellen and I discuss the destructive nature of letting the judge be in control of life. How it is an enticing, well-worn habit. The judge that came as a guest and stayed as a permanent saboteur. Letting that go takes conscious effort, it doe

Are You Operating Over Regret?

Jan 20th, 2022 27m 26s

Summary: Amanda and I talk about regret – operating over it and missing opportunities and how to connect with what we value. We talk about forgiveness and compassion for others, and how our own motivations can be buried and that leads us to bla

Stop: Listen at Your Dependency Risk!

Jan 6th, 2022 13m 29s

Summary: What leads to self-doubt, fear and hesitation in relationships? Over-depending on others and not having a clear sense of self or the confidence to take care of you. Especially when taking care of you conflicts with what someone else wa

Women in Recovery - This One's For You!

Dec 30th, 2021 12m 36s

Summary: As a woman in recovery from addiction for 45 years I know about self-doubt, fear and hesitation. This session explores common feelings and struggles in long term sobriety that women can feel embarrassed to admit, but once they do and s

Empowerment

Dec 16th, 2021 10m 41s

Summary: Empowerment is made up of acceptance, trust, courage, humility and being open. These ways of being bring clarity and allow me to feel confident and take bold action. Empowerment is not control, it is letting control go and seeking for

Digging Deeper Into Stress and Daily Practices

Dec 2nd, 2021 11m 13s

Summary: I explore how resistance to what is and other attitudes creates stress and how various daily practices can alleviate it. I’ve found that I often just adjust and tolerate stress rather than actually deal with it effectively. It seems to

Review the Past - Plan the Future - What About Stress?

Nov 18th, 2021 11m 47s

Summary: I discuss causes of stress and its impact on our lives, mental health, and even our brains. Living in the past or future is a coping mechanism to avoid the uncomfortable elements of the present, but it has a high cost. We know about fi

Maintaining Self-Worth in Your Relationship

Nov 4th, 2021 9m 56s

Summary: This show provides tips to keep your self-worth in your relationship. It is about focusing and celebrating what works, and finding ways to work through those times that are difficult. Our own Self-worth determines so much, so continual

Procrastination: A Problem or a Response?

Oct 21st, 2021 21m 57s

Summary: Mary has long term recovery and works as a LADC licensed addiction councilor for the center for drugs and alcohol and works as on-call chaplain. She leads spirituality groups with persons in recovery. Our discussion on procrastinatio

Focus-On Outcomes or on the Process?

Oct 7th, 2021 16m 59s

Summary: The power of focus is what creates results. Outcome measures if I met my goal, and it is future oriented. If I focus on the process, I can let the outcome unfold. To focus on the process connects me to present moment to have what I wan

Finding Time for Me!

Sep 23rd, 2021 23m 49s

Summary: Go to my website: https://vickidawn.com download your Free Gift: Time Management – Create More! Sandi Mitten is a career hair stylist who is a beauty influencer and educator as well as a business builder behind the chair. She is creati

Are You Tired of the Same Patterns in Your Relationships Part 2

Sep 9th, 2021 19m 37s

Summary: In Part 2 Dana Thomas, transformational trainer, coach, and strategist, and I continue our discussion on patterns in relationships, what contributes to them, what sustains them, and tips to interrupt them and let them go. Patience and

Are You Tired of the Same Patterns in Your Relationships?- 1

Aug 26th, 2021 23m 17s

Summary: Dana Thomas, transformational trainer, coach, and strategist, and I discuss patterns in relationships, what contributes to them, what sustains them, and tips to interrupt them and let them go. Patience and willingness to work towards a

I'm Unhappy - Check Your Expectations. What?

Aug 12th, 2021 18m 55s

Summary. Expectations get in the way of our happiness in multiple ways. They recreate experiences based on the past, that may not be relevant or helpful. We do justify them however, in order to have certainty and to be effective and efficient.

Self-Doubt and Confidence

Jul 29th, 2021 23m 55s

Summary: After 2 episodes – Can I Really Love Myself, you may come up against self-doubt. I explore how self-doubt is created and strengthened over your life, and effective ways you can address it based on small steps that will make a big chang

Can I Really Love Myself-Part 2

Jul 15th, 2021 30m 7s

Summary: This is a continued discussion about radical self-acceptance and love, not the self-serving love we may have been taught to think self-love is, but having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. Learning what your needs ar

Can I Really Love Myself Part 1

Jul 1st, 2021 20m 43s

Summary: This discussion is about radical self-acceptance and love, not the self-serving love we may have been taught to think self-love is, but having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. Learning what your needs are and not sa

Nonviolent Communication

Jun 17th, 2021 31m 15s

Summary: Kelly McGrath discusses Nonviolent Communication and how it benefits her life, her mediation practice, and her clients. Nonviolent communication is it’s a method of communication that was founded and created by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg a

On Communication with Brock & Connor

Jun 3rd, 2021 30m

Summary: This couple has aspired to remain connected and committed, in spite of transitions in life that go from dating and breaking up while living together during the pandemic. This required new ways to communicate and to make agreements abou

Harmony - Live in Alignment with Tracy

May 20th, 2021 25m 20s

Do you experience harmony or are you still searching for balance? Tracy Record and I discuss staying true to yourself - another perspective on living life in Harmony. It is no secret that developing a vision, using it to guide your actions to s

Fierce Focus & Powerful Questions

May 6th, 2021 17m 19s

I coach businesswomen and entrepreneurs to express their genius - without leaving their life behind! Developing fierce focus and asking yourself powerful questions is how you fulfill what you want in life - to have it happen. These skills take

Forgiveness with Elizabeth Blenis

Apr 22nd, 2021 29m 12s

Elizabeth and I discuss the power of forgiveness. Although not necessarily a skill we talk about building in our career, it is critical to conflict resolution and feeling connected with co-workers, friends, and family. Forgiveness is a space -

Faith in Your Creativity with Barb

Apr 8th, 2021 26m 30s

This show is with Barbara Ledbury, a creative package engineer. We discuss having faith in your creativity, and what creativity is beyond the traditional understanding of being part of the arts. Creativity allows improved mood and cognitive fun

Judgment Blockers with Laurie Dionne Asbeck

Mar 25th, 2021 18m 14s

The biggest shadow on your light is judgment. Hear how judgment shows up in both limiting and supportive ways. Laurie gives us a foundation to think about: We are all connected; I can only see in you what is in me; when I hurt you, I hurt me; l