Soul Spaces Series Introduction & Letting Go

Lots of life changes here on the prairie in the last month.  May always comes and goes in a flash when you have school-aged kids but this May was an exceptional kind of a whirlwind.  My oldest, my son, graduated high school and left 11 days later for Army basic training (BCT – I’m learning army talk :)) I had intentions of switching up the podcast format a little over the summer while my girls are home from school anyway, but I ended up giving myself a little break before I started planning the release of my Soul Spaces Series.  I planned time off after my son shipped out but it turned out my transition was much easier than I thought.  I share that and more in this episode. Recording this episode wasn’t easy, as you will hear at some points, and I’m a relatively private person, but in light of the recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain and others who don’t share the spotlight and fame, I feel like it’s so important that we talk more openly about mental health and wellbeing.  This topic and ideas about creating supportive and healing environments will be threaded throughout the Soul Spaces Series. As my last guest, Steve Linebaugh shared on episode 10, I too, look forward to the day we can talk about anxiety and depression and other mental health and emotional challenges just like we talk about a headache.  I strongly believe our efforts to create more genuine connections with other people is part of this transformation.

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In this episode:

• Soul Spaces Series introduction
• We got a puppy!  I’m still grieving the loss of my best buddy Copper.
• Beauty isn’t perfection
• Getting out of the box
• Letting go
• Talking about mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Getting to the root of my fear

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• Email Rhea at rhea@tumbleweed-interiors.com

This episode is supported in part by Tumbleweed Interiors:

Tumbleweed Interiors LLC is the design firm I founded and where I work with open-minded healthcare and wellness providers, progressive senior living communities and homeowners that want to experience living at home in a way that is supportive to their individual lifestyle.  I work with my clients from the birth of an idea all the way until the last item is placed in the room.  My zone of genius is eco-friendly, universal and evidence-based design.  To find out more about holistic design services visit Tumbleweed Interiors at www.tumbleweedinteriors.com. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute wayfinding consultation HERE.  I work with people in person or remotely.  Technology and my training is a blessing in that way.

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