I'm so glad to be able to do this podcast right now. It means so much to be able to chew through some of these difficult things that are going around in our head as we all deal with the effects of the Coronavirus.

If you are an artist or creative or a visionary or a leader in any capacity right now, I think today's episode will be especially valuable for you. Andrea and I talked about how important it is to stay connected to our creativity and our curiosity and our hope for a new world as we continue to stay present compassionate and empathetic during this period of time.

And if you know somebody who's creative and is in this space of making art for the world, and perhaps especially if they're struggling with that right now, definitely share this episode with them.

1:00: Introduction to Andrea's Podcast: Our Story Speaks

4:00: Value of our work - Importance of continuing your art, podcasts, book, and other creative pursuits during Coronavirus creativity

9:12: "It is not the time for any of us to stop moving in the direction of growth, progress, passions and purpose."

10:55: Collective Consciousness - how it affects all of us

12:50: New Normals - Our resilient souls

"Life doesn't happen to you, it happens for you," Byron Katie

14:00: How to show up for/in discomfort

14:54: Spiritual Opportunity

15:00: Mother Earth

15:45: Ayurvedic approach/philosophy

17:30: The Lifestyle we've been "sold"

19:00: How to be in discomfort - Yin Yoga

20:20: Modeling for children

21:00: Our interconnectedness/reaching out to each other

25:10: Empathy/Compassion

Tonglen Meditation Practice

29:00: Women's roles in leading with love and courage

 - power, empowerment, thoughtfulness, creativity

31:30: A new world - staying in a place of curiosity

32:00: What are these feelings and where are they coming from?

33:15: Courage and Fear in our circles

34:40: Time for wholeness

35:10: Clarissa Pinkola Estes message on coronavirus

36:15: Tips to stay in the space of hopefulness and curiosity

42:00 Importance of writing down these stories

Andrea is the creator and host of Our Story Speaks, a podcast platform for women to share the ideas, experiences and stories that connect us all.  Andrea has a background in social work, a passion around women's issues and a belief that meaningful connection with other women is the way we heal our traumas and create great things.  Andrea lives in Oregon with her two small sons.

Here are my links/contact information:

Our Story Speaks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-story-speaks/id1478819794?uo=4

FB & IG -@ourstoryspeaks

ourstoryspeaks2019@gmail.com

ourstoryspeaks.com (coming soon!)