In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with Emily Ransone.  Emily shares strategies that will help you grow into the best version of yourself.  Emily is the author of Growth Junkies Unite, A Simple Guide to Reinvigorate Your Journey. 

As the owner of several successful businesses, Emily found that by all appearances she was thriving, however she felt depleted, disillusioned, and full of despair. She was lacking work/life balance, she was not living her passion, and her health was taking a hit. Emily created a new plan for better living and implemented the EOS system in her businesses, which freed up time and energy in her life, allowing her to follow her dreams and renew her health. While the EOS system is used in business models, the strategies can also be used in household management and personal relationships as well. 

Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here: 
https://growthjunkiesunite.com/vip/
https://growthjunkiesunite.com/meet-the-author/ 
http://tractionforgrowth.com/ 

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Can you believe it's been a year?  On this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri answer questions from the Life Lessons community.

Some questions are fun and others are more serious: What are Gin’s and Sheri’s strengths and weaknesses? How can others create a wonderful friendship like Gin and Sheri have? What is their favorite piece of life advice or motto that they live by? 

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The holidays are approaching quickly, so Gin and Sheri decided to put all things Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s into two fun-filled episodes that will get you into the holiday season spirit.  In today's episode you'll hear part 2, with lots of great ideas from both Gin and Sheri as well as the Life Lessons community.

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The holidays are approaching quickly, so Gin and Sheri decided to put all things Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s into two fun-filled episodes that will get you into the holiday season spirit.  While the holidays are full of fun, food, family, and friends, they all too often create quite a bit of stress in people's lives as well. In today's episode, you'll hear lots of great ideas from both Gin and Sheri as well as the Life Lessons community. These time-saving and stress-busting hacks will help make the holidays easier and more enjoyable this year.  

Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here: 
https://www.newschannel10.com/2021/10/01/good-news-doppler-dave-shows-how-support-means-more-band-team-than-rivalry/

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with Mary Nestor, author of Say it Now, Say it Right:  How to Handle Tough or Tender Conversations.  You'll learn strategies for communicating with others, even when it may not seem easy.

Each day people and organizations have to overcome challenges that occur when people don’t feel comfortable and confident sharing ideas, voicing concerns, or disagreeing with bad decisions. Learn how to have honest conversations during critical moments. Moments which could result in lost opportunities, relationships or life changing decisions. With just a few changes, you can enhance relationships by learning when and how to have important conversations. 

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https://maryjnestor.com/ 
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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with veterinarian Sara Johnston.

Have you considered adopting a pet but aren’t sure what pet ownership involves? What should you be prepared for? Learn more about preventative medicine for your furry friends, as well as what to look out for when they might not be feeling their best. Is your pet at a healthy weight? What can you do if they are not? And really, just what kind of food is best? There are so many options. Dr Sara discusses all of these subjects and more, as well as giving her number one surprise tip for pet owners. 

Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here: 
https://www.aafco.org/ 

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Are you looking for a good book?  Sometimes self-care looks like curling up with a good book and escaping into a fictional world for a bit. But what should you read? In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri share recommended reading from listeners, as well as their own fiction favorites. Be ready to take some notes, because there are a lot of wonderful recommendations shared in this episode. 

Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here: 

Book Recommendations List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSz044fgxbHsMs-TNZiJG8PECr5PbuH6OL7yV9-uRVQ/edit?usp=sharing


https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/gins-and-sheris-book-club.html 

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri welcome back Mary Joye for a conversation about setting boundaries in your life.

Do you find yourself saying yes when you want to say no? Do you feel like you don’t have time for yourself and your needs because you are giving all of your time and energy to others? 
Do you feel anxious and sick when you have to decline an engagement or request? You don’t have to go through life like this. You can learn to say no in a way that supports your needs without ever feeling bad about it, and you’ll feel more empowered and stronger than ever when you do. Join us to learn more.  

Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here: 
Codependent Discovery and Recovery 2.0 https://amzn.to/3Bq7eUW
Connect with Mary: www.winterhavencounseling.com
Daily Om: https://www.dailyom.com/cgi-bin/courses/courseoverview.cgi?cid=868 

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with Meg Nocero, who shares the personal transformation she experienced after losing her mother in 2011.  She explains how the pain of grief can lead to a beautiful metamorphosis, as told through the metaphor of the butterfly.

Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here: 
Alli Gerkamn speech: https://youtu.be/y0QqqCoTb74 
Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation through Grief: https://amzn.to/3mLhl1I 
Connect with Meg: https://megnocero.com/ 

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In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with Dr. Randall Bell.  He is an economist and sociologist who has been dubbed "The Master of Disaster."   He explains to listeners how we can move from a state of trauma--whether the trauma is acute or chronic--to a life where we can thrive.  

In his latest book, Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science and Stories of Resilience, he explores the three stage framework that can help readers process their trauma and make the conscientious decision to move forward, to eventually achieve more than they ever thought possible. Listen to learn more about his Dive, Survive,Thrive strategy. 

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Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science, & Stories of Resilience: https://amzn.to/3D9A2BS   Dr. Bell: https://www.coreiq.com/ 
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