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Stacy shares the fun she’s had while at the lake house from riding e-bikes to reading trashy novels which is where the inspiration for this week’s STACYISM came from. It also serves as a great lead-in to guest, Dan Faulkner. Not only is Dan an established and well-reputed Eastside real estate agent with Compass, but he is also 20 years sober. In both his professional and personal lives, Dan strives to be present, transparent and of service. Stacy asks Dan about his story of addiction and recovery, whether he thinks mental health is at the root of addiction and how society sends messages of needing to be stoic and unfeeling to boys and young men; thus, generations of men who don’t “feel.” To connect with Dan, go to https://www.compass.com/agents/dan-faulkner-jr/.

Stacy shares a STACYISM that speaks to her own experiences and her thoughts about the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. Fear not, it’s not all serious on this episode of STACY CONNECTS, Stacy welcomes voice actor Aaron Deines to the program. During the pandemic, Aaron combined several personal and professional goals to create a career and lifestyle that prior to the pandemic he maybe wouldn’t have dared “voice” a desire to pursue. His work started with a lot of training, it requires vocal gymnastics and self-care, demands he understand his character’s motivation so he can connect authentically, and allowed him to get a cool recording booth that’s all tricked out for optimal sound. An interesting conversation about a talent we take for granted. Check out Aaron Deines at https://www.aarondeines.com/

During her Brain Dump Stacy shares what she’s learned from wedding planning for friends (spoiler: do what feels right, not what “is right”) and wonders aloud about adult kids and how much to intervene when it comes to holidays like Father’s Day. She welcomes Bucky Halker to program; a singer, songwriter, music historian, and labor activist whose focus is primarily Americana, or American Folk music. Bucky shares a bit about how he came to music in general and Americana specifically, his influences and inspiration, and the still current commentary of music giants like Woody Gutherie. Bucky is a musician with the pure heart of a historian; keeping the music and stories alive of the everyday people that made America. To learn more about Bucky and see his calendar of upcoming events go to http://www.buckyhalker.com/

Stacy’s shares what’s she’s learned about the call to action that is “Subscribe! Rate! Comment!” so many podcasters use, and why. Her brain dump is the usual eclectic mixed bag of topics. Her Stacy-ism, inspired by her scheduled guest, is about making choices you’re comfortable with when you decide you’re ready to have sex the first time. This leads to a litany of Stacy-isms that are reminiscent of car rides with her kids; conversations that are actually lectures. She ends with a review of Top Gun and Hustle before limping off into the sunset (until next time).

Stacy’s brain dump is especially manic this week since she’s still trying to recover from Covid-brain. For her Stacyism she offers her thoughts on what staying silent says, which is also the exact moment it‘s clear she needs to leave psychiatry to the experts. It’s no coincidence then that her guest is Dr. Richard Adler, a forensic and clinical psychiatrist. The conversation starts with their meet-cute, and touches on their shared love of NY and deli. At the heart of their conversation though is Dr. Adler’s mission of providing resources to those suffering from PTSD; a dream that led to his founding the PTSD Institute in Seattle in 2018; a dream that is slowly and steadily becoming realized. To learn more about Dr. Adler, his practice and the PTSD Institute, go to www.fcpsych.com.

Stacy shares that almost immediately after recording last week’s show, she tested positive for COVID and has been stuck in PA making lemon twists out of lemons to put in her mother’s nightly scotch and water. Her guest, Lauren Lefkowitz is an executive leadership coach, recovering people pleaser/overachiever, co-host of “I Could Talk to You All Day” and lover of Thin Mints and The Smiths. Her message and motivation are clear and personal; FINE is a trap. If you’re interested in learning more about Lauren and all she has to offer, connect with her on LinkedIn @Lauren Lefkowitz and listen to her new podcast – it’s better than fine!

After spending the past week visiting her old stomping grounds in CT for her daughter Grace’s graduation, Stacy calls in from PA where she’s visiting her mother. Unsurprisingly Joan attempts to interrupt the show a few times but can’t distract Stacy from chatting with Theresa DeLappe of Third Layer Living. After tending to home, kids and her husband for years, Teresa decided it was past time to explore her third layer, which in her case is at the intersection of style and sustainability. Using her creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and sense of adventure Teresa founded Third Layer Living; she continues to peel back and share this most personal layer yet. I’m excited for what’s underneath! To learn more about Teresa and Third Layer Living check her out on social at @thirdlayerliving.

Stacy’s Brain Dump this week includes an update on her mother Joan (which naturally results in a phone call from her), a shout out about JD’s Wyneken’s podcast called, This Show is All About You and the episode titled, “For the Love of Odin” and a Stacy-ism about staying at the pity party too long in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Greg Peiker of Quiddity Wines is Stacy’s guest on the program. Stacy makes it her mission to draw out the reserved vintner and ask him questions that are off the beaten track. Greg shares his story about starting a winery, explaining he essentially followed a thread of interest, took a risk, and has been learning to fly, while flying the plane ever since. His delivery is as crisp and dry as his wines. Learn more about Quiddity Wines at https://quidditywines.com/

Stacy begins the show with her thoughts on the Met Gala, an update on her kidney, and a STACY-ism about change. Her guest this week is Lisa Dare, Leadership Coach focused on listening to the dynamics of teams who uses a forensic-style approach to get to the heart of professional relationships. However, her work doesn’t only impact workplace relationships, it is ultimately about relationship to self. Stacy and Lisa have a thoughtful conversation that covers intuition, vulnerability and who wore what to the Met. Find Lisa Dare on LinkedIn or on Instagram at @connectionsparkplug or text 475- 999-2726 to get her tips for better listening through a PAUSE.

Stacy starts with an update about her journey to donate one her kidneys and shares a favorite quote from Edith Wharton as her STACY-ism which leads in perfectly to what her guest, Mike Edwards focuses on an Executive Leadership Coach; what you attract is how you lead. They discuss Mike’s coaching, his book, Activate Your Leadship, the podcast he co-hosts called, Open Door Podcast and more in an organic free flowing conversation that touches on the importance of leading out of the overwhelm and into what you want. To learn more and connect with Mike go to https://leadingforchange.ca/

During her brain dump Stacy teases her husband about the frequency of his expression, “right?” during work calls knowing he doesn’t listen to the show, only to get a text that reads, “I am listening.” Oops! Luckily leadership coach and student of change, Melissa O’Mara is today’s guest and turns the conversation to playing bigger in your own work and life. Whether as an entrepreneur or an intrapreneur Melissa believes with self-awareness, practice, and hunger it’s important to embrace and BE change,. To learn more and connect with Melissa go to https://linktr.ee/Melissa_OMara_TLC

After her usual brain dump and an update about last week’s show (Stacy made it to the next round in the search for a kidney for Odin),” Stacy welcomes leadership coach Kristeen Barth to program. Focused on helping clients feel empowered and positive about work so they can thrive at work, Kristeen believes a healthier relationship with work is interconnected with all aspects of our life. Learn more about Kristeen’s Positive Intelligence workshops, her one-on-one coaching and group sessions at https://www.kristeenbarth.com/

April is National Donate Life Month and April 6th is Living Donor Day. To make this topic more personal Stacy invites Maria Bartlow and her daughter Monica Franks to talk about Odin (their son and brother respectively) who needs a kidney, not to be complete, but to survive and thrive. Stacy’s longtime friend Margaret Rieck also joins the program to share her experience being a Living Donor having given one of her kidneys to a friend. The goal of today’s show is to raise awareness of the need for Living Donors, demystify the process, and ultimately encourage people to consider being a donor to save a life such as Odin’s. To see if you might be a donor, go to https://ucdavislivingdonor.org/ You can sign up to give to a random recipient or put in Odin Bartlow (DOB 11/25/64)

Before talking with guest Kathleen Hunter about her new “job” doing nothing, Stacy reminds listeners that her new show, Don’t Ask Me to Talk will air on 880AM KIXI on Thursdays from 3-4pm PST. She also talks about new takeaways and tips about ADHD from a recent conversation with former guest and psychiatric nurse practitioner, Jessica Ross. Finally, Kathleen gets to share details about her new passion for doing nothing. She and Stacy chat about the bravery it takes to walk about from something and the validity of doing “nothing,” especially if doing nothing includes baking Earl Grey shortbread cookies.

Stacy, Eric and guest Amie Louwers, go down a rabbit hole after a name association trick leads to a conversation about the etiquette of plus-ones and RSVP’ing to a wedding; even Joan weighs in on the topic. After the break, Stacy and Amie talk about Amie’s passion and purpose; her business, HealthStrong. Being diagnosed with Type I diabetes at age 13 turned out to be a guiding force and point of connection for Amie who works with clients to “Live Healthy and Be Healthy.” To learn more about Amie or connect with her, go to www.healthstrong.fit

Stacy starts with a slightly redacted letter she sent to her son’s doctor after he had an anxiety attack of sorts about acne. After sharing a quote about talking too much that she disagrees with, she welcomes guest Bryan Kean. A friend of a friend, Bryan’s shares his medical journey with a pituitary tumor as a younger man and how it impacted is hormones, development, and self-esteem. They then turn to the topics of golf, gelato, and gratitude to round out a fun show.

Stacy shares a ridiculous story about a random dog named Joe and two of her cats, Percy and Finn that exemplifies the ridiculousness of her life. She and her guest, Emily McPhetridge talk about motherhood and how to navigate it when nature versus nurture are at war. Stacy also feels SUPER old mentioning references from NECCO wafers to Cheers that Emily doesn’t get at all!

A very sunburned-Stacy Zooms in from sunny Florida (AKA the surface of the sun) for the program with Eric in studio and her guest Sharon Sperry from Better Nature of Work. A self-described recovered corporate HR leader, Sharon believes in an ecosystem of resources for clients and helps them return to their natural habitat so they can lead with instinct and confidence. Sharon leads Stacy through an abbreviated version of her WILD program which has a new group beginning in early April 2022. Together they explore what it is Stacy does, thereby demonstrating what she does. To learn more about Sharon Sperry go to https://www.betternatureofwork.com/.

Stacy's scheduled guest Quincy of Albanus Design had to cancel at the last minute so Stacy does what she does best…talk! After clarifying comments from last time about the famed and adored Seattle-based restaurant Canlis (it was amazing!), Stacy shares that she and Eric will be partnering for a new show on AM 880 KIXI tentatively called, Spilling the Beans. They spill the beans about some of the topics they’ll cover such as; “should we rubber neck the lives of celebrities?” and “what to watch that everyone’s watching” and “what to watch that only Eric is watching.” It’s a work in progress…stay tuned!

Stacy’s Brain Dump runs long this week as she shares her thoughts on the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show and details about her daughter’s birthday dinner at Canlis. Eric and guest Justin Park weigh in with their thoughts on whether the investment was a good idea. Stacy uses the opportunity with Justin to pepper him with questions about what to do with all her ideas. An attorney with Romero Park, Justin good-naturedly answers her questions and others too (including a call-in question from voice no-talent “Ginny Creem”). To learn more about how Justin can help you; go to https://www.romeropark.com/