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The Caffeine Chronicles
Through coffee chats, hilarious rants, and guest interviews, we’ll dive into how we can show up more authentically and create lives of intention rather than just living by default. Topics such as marriage, parenting, mental health, and the need to pursue our passions will be discussed while we hammer out what self-love and self-care mean in today’s society. Tune in now and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!
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Episode Nine
SOLITUDE: THE GATEWAY TO CONNECTION
Solitude. Many of the world’s greatest thinkers have encourage us to embrace its intellectual and spiritual benefits –Einstein, Descartes, Lao Tzu, Emerson, and Virginia Woolf.
Drop in for another “just-Lucy” conversation on how the concept of a room of one’s own still applies to today’s woman who is caught up in the trappings of modern convenience. Learn about the benefits of solitude, the different places it can be found, and apply a systematic approach to making space for it within your busy life.
ListenPublished Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Episode Eight
Joyless at Christams
The holidays. For most of us it means a whirlwind of decorating, food preparation,shopping, visiting or hosting family. Hate it or love it, this time of year has always provided us with some of the most consistent rituals and routines.
ListenPublished Monday, December 14, 2020
Episode Seven
The Art of Self-Care
Self-care — what exactly does that mean? When we think of women and self-care, most of us conjure an image of a woman going to get her nails done or soaking in a bubble bath. Maybe she’s blocked time in her week for a work-out at the gym or to meet up with friends for a coffee date that happens a handful of times throughout the year. While these aren’t bad options, they can be superficial and ineffective ways to treat a much deeper problem.
ListenPublished Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Episode Six
THE CAFFEINE CHRONICLES: AN ORIGIN STORY
Everyone has a story to tell and this storyteller is dying to share hers with you. Tune in for this episode as your host does a deep dive into the creation of the Caffeine Chronicles and all the things that led her down the path of writing You Are Here: The Struggling Woman’s Guide to Reclaiming Happiness.
ListenPublished Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Episode Five
MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH ART WITH MARY CATHERINE Jack
Tune in for episode # 5, “Making A Difference Through Art With Mary Catherine Jack,” and learn how this artist has responded to feelings of being paralyzed from COVID-19 closures. Listen to how she uses her passions for art, movement, and bringing people together to create opportunities for people to unite online, take part in movement classes, and donate to the Ottawa Food Bank. If you are looking for a way to end your own paralysis and make a difference to those in your community, then this show will definitely be your muse.
ListenPublished Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Episode Four
LEARNING AS WE GO: HOMESCHOOLING VS CRISIS SCHOOLING
Lifestyle blogger (BeadsBobbles&Buttons), artisan, and home educator from Ottawa, Candice M. Lazecky is a busy mama who is fueled by cussing and coffee. She takes an eclectic approach to teaching her four (that's right, I said four!) children as she follows her passion for writing, sharing her love of crochet, wellness, parenting, and local shopping.
ListenPublished Tuesday, June 9, 2020
The Surviving Crisis Series
KEEPING IT TOGETHER IN A WORLD FALLING APART
Episode One
TOOLS FOR MANAGING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING DISTRESS
This show is a must-listen for anyone who is struggling with anxiety and/or depression and has noticed increased intensity in their discomfort since the quarantine isolation began.
ListenPublished Monday, May 18, 2020
Episode Two
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR MAINTAINING PHYSICAL FITNESS DURING QUARANTINE
Are you frustrated by your limited options for maintaining your physical fitness? Are you an athlete with no fitness competitions to prep for, or simply someone trying to lead a more fit lifestyle? Paying membership fees for a gym you can’t access? Know you need to do SOMETHING but not sure what it is?
ListenPublished Monday, May 18, 2020
Episode Three
SURRENDERING TO NEGATIVE EMOTIONS
Many of us are seeking meaning and a higher purpose through the suffering of the global pandemic.If you are feeling at odds and looking to make a connection to help keep you grounded and comfortable in your own skin, do not miss this show!
ListenPublished Monday, May 18, 2020