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What’s the secret to aging gracefully? Pam speaks to Mary Ann Patterson about the value of curiosity, movement, acceptance, and human connection at any age. Mary Ann Patterson is my Mom!  She has approached so much of life with grace and I have learned so much from watching her navigate aging.  Mary Ann is the matriarch of our family of 5 siblings, 7 children, 2 sons-in-law, 3 daughters-in-law, 19 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 9 nieces and nephews.  Her wisdom is shared in every word.

Do you know that your sensitivity is your superpower? Pam speaks about the wisdom of investigating your internal experience in order to connect back to the true essence of who you really are.

Have you ever felt lost in a position of leadership? Pam speaks to Erik Lingvall about the unexpected gifts to be gleaned when we can assess, adapt, and advance in the midst of life’s challenges. Erik Lingvall is the Founder and Chief Talent Thrower for Catapult Acting Studio in Atlanta, GA.  His ability to focus on the positive, stay grounded in reality, and create change is nothing short of magnificent!  Erik reminds us that leading ourselves in our lives through new challenges will help build us in ways that serve us for years to come.

Change is often out of our control, but what if we can work with it, rather than against it? Pam speaks to Susie Walton about embracing the changes life throws our way with resilience, presence and acceptance. Susie Walton has so much experience with change in personal and professional aspects. She is a parenting expert and co-hosts a podcast called, Raising Athletes, that speaks to her wisdom as well.  Susie brings the concept of delight and acceptance to change.

Are you listening to the signals your body is giving you? Pam speaks to Lesley Hoffman about  the important practice of tuning into your body and the considerable mental and physical health benefits of doing so. Lesley Hoffman is a Certified Yoga Teacher, former writer for an advertising agency, and has facilitated the Community in Unity Program at the elementary school level for Peaceful Project.  Her vast knowledge and wisdom about the way our bodies talk to us is why we can more easily access what it really means to tune into the body and how to do it.

Can you look past the surface of your child’s behavior in order to truly see and meet their unmet needs? In part two of this two-part episode, Pam speaks to Matthew King about seeking deeper understanding, compassion, connection and communication with your children. Matthew King is a Certified Coach, a High School Teacher, and an advocate for children that have experienced trauma.  He has such a great perspective and way of looking at behavior that fosters genuine self acceptance.  His level of compassion and care for self and others is something that inspires all who listen to him.  https://matthewmking.com/

Are you in tune with your own needs enough to effectively show up for others? In part one of this two-part episode, Pam speaks to Matthew King about the wisdom of taking responsibility for your own behavior and the importance of meeting your own needs mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Matthew King is a Certified Coach, a High School Teacher, and an advocate for children that have experienced trauma.  He has such a great perspective and way of looking at behavior that fosters genuine self acceptance.  His level of compassion and care for self and others is something that inspires all who listen to him.  https://matthewmking.com/

Can we receive the gift of growth in the aftermath of a broken promise? Pam speaks to Leigh Onorato about the wisdom, grace and personal development that can be found in broken promises, if we’re willing to stop and listen. Leigh Onorato is that person that everyone wants to be friends with because of her honesty and willingness to put her best first. Leigh can have you belly laughing one minute and crying from her care and compassion the next.

Do you have a way to free your mind when you’re up against a wall? Pam speaks to Cindy Appanaitis about the value and wisdom of letting go of thought in order to regain clarity, creativity and self-compassion. Cindy Appanaitis is a Certified Coach for Your Infinite Life, a Teacher in the Corvallis, OR school district, Mom of 2, and a wife.  Cindy lives from the motto of doing her personal best, which means she is always in learning.  Her joy, commitment, love, compassion, and integrity make her a great person to listen to when it comes to freeing your mind.

Do you ever feel like an outsider looking in on your own life? Pam speaks to Stefani Wessel about the necessity of cultivating a relationship with ourselves, first and foremost, in order to show up truly present in our lives. Stefani Wessel is a Certified Coach for Your Infinite Life. She is the host of the podcast, Messy Talk. Stefani embraces life and people while loving the messiness of our humanness.  She is also fun, funny, and full of life.

Do you have a plan in place to maintain your overall wellness? Pam speaks to Soraya Papayoute about the connection between mental, emotional and physical health and the importance of cultivating a routine to support wellbeing.Soraya Papayoute is a therapist and certified coach. More importantly, though, is her story of trauma and resilience because it led her to follow her dream. You will love her plan for taking care of yourself. 

What if before you start, you stop to take pause? Pam speaks to Laura Shiliam about the necessity of self-compassion in creating true change and the lessons learned from stops & starts in her parenting journey. Laura Shilliam is the parent of four children. She is also a Positive Parenting Coach as well as a Coach for Your Infinite Life.  Her accepting nature and willingness to always be learning about how to be the person she wants to be in order to be the parent she wants to be is what makes her an excellent Coach.

Why is it so important to invest in our youth? Pam speaks to Sparkle Simmons about the power of giving children the skills they need to succeed, and connecting them to their own purpose and power. Sparkle Simmons is the Director of Programs and Outreach for The Peaceful Project.  She is also a coach and course leader for Your Infinite Life.  Her dynamic enthusiasm is contagious and inspiring.  She travels between St. Louis and Ft. Myers living her dream of teaching youth to access even more of their brilliance.

If children had the tools to peacefully resolve conflict, could it change the world? Pam speaks to Sparkle Simmons and Lesley Hoffman about the mission behind Community in Unity and the power and wisdom of supporting our youth.Sparkle Simmons and Lesley Hoffman are lead facilitators for Community in Unity in St. Louis and Florida. They have a passion for our youth and, more importantly, for them to understand their brilliance and the power of peace in their lives.

Do triggers show up to teach us more about ourselves? Pam speaks to Christy Deniston about the wisdom of looking at personal triggers as informative “gems” that can help us expand, heal and grow.Christy Deniston is a Certified Coach. She also is a parenting coach with Fresh Start Family.  Christy has a very gentle, loving approach to all challenges.  She makes looking at yourself when you are triggered a beautiful experience.

Could separation be the very thing you need to grow more into yourself as an individual? Pam speaks to Erin King about the wisdom of separating ourselves from who we think we are in order to become who we truly want to be. Erin King’s intuitive way of looking at life's design applies to the beauty she brings to life in her branding design business and in the way she approaches her life as a daughter, mom, wife, and as you will hear, a twin sister!

Are you hoping to create and maintain more balance in your life? Pam encourages listeners to self-reflect on their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual self-care practices.

Is there wisdom to be found in the aftermath of divorce? Pam speaks to Glenn Goodstein about enduring the hardships, recovering, and rediscovering your true self after divorce.  Glenn Goodstein has a vast amount of experience and wisdom and we are grateful he was willing to share that wisdom from his own personal experience with the effects of divorce. He has a genuine and real approach that ends with lots of self-love.

If you knew that you were always “on purpose”, would you look at challenges differently? Pam speaks to our innate magnificence and the immense wisdom in our emotions, vulnerability, and acceptance of ourselves and others.

If children had the tools to peacefully resolve conflict, could it change the world? Pam speaks to Sparkle Simmons and Lesley Hoffman about the mission behind Community in Unity and the power and wisdom of supporting our youth.Sparkle Simmons and Lesley Hoffman are lead facilitators for Community in Unity in St. Louis and Florida. They have a passion for our youth and, more importantly, for them to understand their brilliance and the power of peace in their lives.