Hi -- I'm Vicki and I’m a big believer in the power of connection – taking time to share what matters most. I love pondering...thinking about work, family and home life and I enjoy blogging about all of it. Cheers!
Wynne and I love trading tips about wellness and feeling whole – in spite of the hectic nature of life. We know we’re not alone and, in this episode, we share a few strategies that work well for us…and invite you to join us by sharing your favorite self-care techniques. There’s no shortage of ideas … More Episode 88: Meditative Moments with Wynne and Vicki
Someone I care about found herself in the throes of an emerging crisis recently and it made for a lopsided day for me. The tasks and duties I’d planned to tackle fell by the wayside and while I wouldn’t have it any other way, I needed to reboot after the detour. Thankfully my dear one … More Community. Connection. Care.
Wynne and I had a great chat this week, one that we’ve been noodling on for a while. As writers who have other careers in engineering, business, entrepreneurship, technology, counseling and higher education – crafting a snapshot identity for a compelling LinkedIn profile is no small task. Especially when we’re in pivot mode. Leaning into … More Episode 87: LinkedIn Tweaks for Authors with Dr. Vicki Atkinson
—RAGBRAI— What’s that? Well…if you’re like me, one of the uninitiated, Cheryl’s at your service, ready to explain. RAGBRAI, friends, stands for: Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa and Cheryl, along with her dear husband, Larry made the trek back in July. Yep. Riding a tandem bike across Iowa from the Missouri River to … More Episode 86: Tandem Riding with Cheryl Oreglia
I had a long coffee chat with a former student last week. We’ll call her “Josie”. I love our periodic catch-up convos where she updates me on her life, and I cheer her on. Josie’s accomplishments are many, but her pursuit of perfection often gets in her way. She has stamina and drive but despite … More Josie’s Method
Spending time with a blogging friend who embodies the pursuit of self-care along with advocacy for others is a joy. Wynne and I loved visiting with Ab, the author behind the blog, “My Life with T”. Whether you’re a parent or not, Ab’s reminders about the power of choosing optimism and hopefulness – with a … More Episode 85: Writing & Advocacy with Ab
Do you know Deirdre? You might. The delightful, insightful and knowledgeable Deirdre Wilcox is Wynne’s wonderful yoga and meditation teacher and a recurring podcast guest here at Sharing the Heart of the Matter. Deirdre is well-regarded wellness educator and we were lucky enough to spend time with her recently. Let me be bold and blunt. … More Episode 84: Autumnal Shifts with Deirdre Wilcox
Do you know about this book? It’s a gem, an oldie from the children’s Wonder Book series, published in 1952. I’ve had a lifelong love of bunnies. Maybe you read this recent post – about bunnies and a favorite book of another sort. Two days after I shared that story, I fell down an oddly … More Dads, Daughters, Love
What IS it about September that prompts the need to nest? Last year, Wynne and I chatted about this topic in our podcast “September Savor”, discussing the rhythm of September: back to school, seasonal changes and more. We’re still working this out in our heads and hearts. I mean…August 31 to September 1? What’ s … More Episode 83: The Need to Nest with Vicki and Wynne
It’s such a pleasure to spend time with Dave Williams, artist, author, and one of our favorite creative friends. Wynne and I love talking with Dave because he offers cool insights into the creative process. Reminding us to lean into the joy of doing. In this episode, Dave introduces us to a wonderful book, Felicia … More Episode 82: “Embrace Your Weird” with Author Dave Williams
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