BONNIE COMPTON’s journey to becoming an end-of-life doula unknowingly began when she was 15. Within nine months, Bonnie suddenly lost her 19-year-old brother in a tragic accident and then nine months later, her 44-year-old father died of a heart attack.  Bonnie started her career as a pediatric Nurse Practitioner, then a Child and Adolescent Therapist …

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On this episode Linda Mackenzie is the author of Symbols for You: A Self-Discovery Guide and founder of healthylife.net. She is a former telecom engineer who designed worldwide communications networks. Linda has what we call an entrepreneurial spirit! She launched one of the first PC stores, a datacom consulting firm, and a gift manufacturing company. …

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Andrew Poletto, host of Top Fitness Strategies, had me on his podcast recently where we talked about mindset, nutrition, running, kitchens, organizing, radio and a whole lot more! Andrew is a certified trainer, writer, speaker, entrepreneur, podcast host, son, brother and uncle. He started Top Fitness Strategies after recognizing a void in the over-50 crowd …

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It was a pleasure spending time with LB Adams on her Snack-Sized Business Podcast. Here I got to share my most treasured possession, the one thing I only did once, and the time I modeled. Ha! We also talked about business, communication, and the conversation I wished I had with my younger self! Thanks for …

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In this episode, we talk with LB Adams, Communications Expert and Author, about how clear communication is the driving force in healthy relationships. We start off the episode by defining what communication means. Webster’s dictionary defined communication as the giving and receiving of information in an agreed-upon format. We build upon these ideas throughout the …

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In this episode, we’re joined by Heather Powers, “the creative organizer.” She’s a maker, teacher, organizing professional, writer-researcher, and design consultant. Through collaboration and observation, she is inspired to create organized, beautifully crafted spaces that balance form and function. Heather holds a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Fiber from SCAD (Savannah College for Art & …

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In this episode of Practical Mindset, we welcome Susie Schaefer, who is known as The Book Angel for cause publishing. Susie believes that books are the gateway to creating a movement. Her love of books goes far beyond the feel of a fabric cover or the smell of a library. Whether writing a book helps …

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Liz Morgan was my guest recently and we talked about the changing food culture. She is a functional nutritionist specializing in recovery from digestive infections, digestive insufficiency, blood sugar imbalances, liver health, chemical sensitivities, surgery recovery, inflammatory conditions, food sensitivities, chronic pain, sleep, hormonal and thyroid disorders. Liz is a past environmental lawyer and holds a master’s …

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My guest today was Sarah Parisi, owner & founder of The Clutter Curator, an organizing & productivity company based in Chicago, Illinois. Sarah shares with us how after living in New York City for eight years, then spending four months decompressing in Bali, her outlook on life changed and she began living a more intentional …

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In this episode, I ask Chelsea the all-important questions about caretaking for her parents, which began at a very young age after her father became a quadriplegic. She describes the challenges associated with balancing self-care with caregiving and the impact it has had on her life. She gives us her best advice and guidance including …

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ARE YOU BURNED OUT? How would you know? This month I was joined by guest, Carrie Severson, author of Unapologetically Enough and CEO of Unapologetic Voices, an independent house that publishes female-driven stories, building and launching legacies for women. The company aspires to uncover new voices that women will be inspired by for years to come. …

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This month I was joined by guest, Dr. Aly Cohen, The Smart Human who talked with us about living healthy in a world full of chemicals. She is a board-certified rheumatologist and integrative medicine physician, as well as an environmental health specialist. Her medical practice, located in Princeton, New Jersey, focuses on the western medical …

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Monday, July 18, 2022, at noon EST/ 9 am PST This month on the Practical Mindset Radio Show, is DEE MCCAFFREY, author of five books, including one of my favorites, The Science of Skinny, and the companion Science of Skinny Cookbook which contains 175 recipes. Dee McCaffrey is an organic chemist turned clinical nutritionist and …

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Sometimes you want to celebrate but you don’t want the added sugars and calories associated with a cocktail. Or maybe you don’t drink alcohol, which is a-okay too. So when I was invited to be on Christy Lingo’s Containers & Cocktails podcast, I was excited to put together a couple of mocktail recipes. Christy is …

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Here’s a recipe I created for a client who was experiencing inflammation in the body that gave him discomfort. He drank the smoothie on a regular basis and it helped to minimize discomfort, and with other nutrition changes, he began to feel better. As part of the recipe creation, I listed the the nutritional facts. …

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Now, before you go on a shopping spree to buy cool containers and revamp your kitchen, make sure you purge what you no longer need so you buy the right number of containers. EVERY SINGLE organizing job I’ve ever worked on has produced extra containers. Why? Because the purge was not completed BEFORE the containing. …

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Trends come and go, but one that has stuck is the move toward minimalism. The Minimalists, Joshua Becker, and countless others have embarked on a lifestyle that highlights less is more. Then there’s Marie Kondo who I would say also fits into that category because you can’t have an overabundance of things that ALL spark …

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The holidays are here, which means for many, it’s time to pull out the formal china. Or maybe not. Depends on whether you’re staying home, going to friends or relatives, or choosing not to use the “good stuff.” So where is your china stored? In a breakfront or china cabinet, still in boxes from the …

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Every once in a while, I survey my readers to find out what challenges they’re experiencing when it comes to organizing in the home. This question is something I think challenges everyone, so I wanted to share some tried-and-true solutions for organizing the kitchen for healthier eating. Stacey, I would like to know if there …

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It’s possible to use a little organization to turn dinnertime into a manageable routine without falling into the same ‘ol, same ‘ol. A few minutes of preparation prevents the added stress of trying to figure out what to cook while hungry family members prowl the kitchen asking, “Mom, is dinner ready yet?” Here are five …

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