No Room for Phonies

Matter’s of the Heart - Part 2

Self-regulation - conflict resolution - the art of making amends - the balance of gratitude and "reality" - regulating choices - the stories we tell and moving forward through trauma

Matters of the Heart: Part 1

How do you navigate a society that is so polarized?  The decisions we make are always tied to our emotions - how do we develop emotional intelligence and use it to be the best version of ourselves?  

Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
Mistakes were Made (But Not By Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson
No Cure For Being Human (and other truths I need to hear) by Kate Bowler

Growing Up as a Third Culture Kid: Stories and Observations by Charles(an ATCK)

A Citizen of Everywhere and Nowhere
Charles talks about his education, friends, the impact of coming home and tells stories of his experiences as a Third Culture Kid and an Adult Third Culture Kid.  

How much time do you spend outside?

The health benefits for adults and kids and a "no excuse" way to get started on regular outdoor adventures - walks, exploring, exercising and more!!
The 10 best hikes in Ontario - what are the ten best hikes where you live?  

To List or Not to List - That is the Question

Along with some interesting research on lists, Charles (the anti-list person) and Pam (the list person) talk about how you make lists work, tips for making lists and why your lists aren't working.  In the end...what conclusion do we draw?  Listen to find out!

Everyone is Doing The Best They Can

How do you feel when someone really lets you down?  
Where do you go when you see someone struggling?  Can you take a step back and practice understanding and accept that they are doing the best they can in that moment?  
Are you doing the best you can if you are not living up to everyone's expectations? 
Why are self-care, self awareness and kindness and grace so important to being curious and understanding each other?  

AKnitting (and Crocheting) Story

Charles tells his story of how we started knitting, why he has continued knitting (and crocheting) and gives you a peek into the world of designing, publishing and knitting and crocheting just because it is good for the soul.  

The Evolution of Parenting: Empty Nesting

Ten Tips for those of you enjoying the freedom of the empty nest...celebrating successful relationships with our adult children.  

What We Eat and Why: A Month of Food

With digestive issues and celiac, we pay attention to the foods we eat.  We plan for foods that lower inflammation and stay away from foods that cause us issues.  We have a naturopath who assists us with supplements that support strong bodies so that we can fight off anything that happens to us as we age.  Find all the recipes on our blog....noroom4phonies.com - if it isn't already there...it will be soon.  

Optimism and Strength

Toxic Positivity or Genuine Optimism??

What does it mean to be strong? 

Is there strength in vulnerability? 

What do you do when you don’t feel strong?