Conversations On Life, Work, And Love

An interview with Remi about her BOOK!! Tune in for details on Remi's book, Renovate Your Reality: Thriving in Midlife with Joy and Authenticity...A Woman's Journey. Join us for the launch. Grab a cup of coffee or tea as Remi Reads a chapter on Happiness and Joy and facilitates an exercise and a Q&A. Launch Party - Midlife Coffee Talk Sunday, March 2 · 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Time zone: CST Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/acr-osqo-afi Or dial: ‪(US) +1 650-817-8368‬ PIN: ‪783 336 802‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/acr-osqo-afi?pin=5912546667397

This week coaches Bonnie Blackstone and Remi Gibbs chat with Deanna Marie about living with an alcoholic. There is so much out there for the alcoholic, but not so much for spouses. Taking care of yourself is the first step in healing from being with an alcoholic or addict. Then you must address your codependency. If you are making your decisions around their drinking, then you are codependent. Whether you choose to stay or go, you are worthy of a good life, and don't have to live in their hell. Connect with Deanna Marie at www.deannamarielifecoaching.com

Author and Hypno-therapist Pamela Topjian joins coaches Bonnie Blackstone and Remi Gibbs to share her story and discuss her book, I Didn't Come This Far, to Only Come THIS Far. We discuss doing what you love and not what you don't. She discusses the importance of doing the work to heal so that you can build a life you love. Her story is one of betrayal, abuse and neglect that was healed through therapy, writing and art and is now happy and full. Connect with Pamela: www.petsitroseville.com www.hypnobreakthrough.com

On this episode, Coaches Bonnie and Remi chat with Laura Marie Rubin about being a "Wild Awake Woman." The focus of the conversation is on identifying how you want to show up in the world and then pursuing a life that achieves that. With the goal being, that you lived the life you wanted...no regrets, no bitterness. Connect with Laura Marie: www.wildawakewoman.com On Instagram at LivingWildAwake.

Coaches Bonnie Blackstone and Remi Gibbs have a conversation about men and the concerns women have with them. They start with Man vs. Bear. Women are raised to fear men and they should be. 1 in 3 women have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. Men objectify women and treat women as their father treated their moms. They are generally not taught emotional intelligence. They stonewall and generally don't accept their partner's influence. What can we do? Create a safe place for men to express their feelings. Help them develop their emotional intelligence. Mirror the way you want them to behave and react. Applaud positive behaviors. Have deep meaningful conversations. Moms how are you raising your boys?? Need help? Check out these references: Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.7233 https://www.thehotline.org https://www.womenhelpingwomen.org/home/services/ https://www.rainn.org/resources https://www.nsvrc.org/find-help   https://youtu.be/3UGjdaNjxA8?si=ev7F3eDfew1igoFv YouTube video Bonnie mentioned re: raising boys. 

This week coaches Bonnie Blackstone and Remi Gibbs chat with teacher Joy Robertson about her new book: How to Teach Joy—A Simple Guide to Nurturing a Child's Development. Joy discusses the process of writing her first book, what went into it, and the mental fortitude it took to get it done. She also discusses changing her life's path at 49 and how thrilling yet terrifying it is. She encourages women to build their tribe. She encourages parents to be present with their young children and enjoy playing with them and connecting with them. The more purposeful we can be with early childhood the better it will be for the Universe. Her book launches on Sunday, June 23. Join the launch on Zoom from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84959703764 Purchase her book: How To Teach Joy: A Simple Guide to Nurturing a Child’s Development https://a.co/d/dC4Fey9 Check out her website: www.teacherofjoy.com 

Bonnie and Remi have a conversation with transformational coach and COO of Lumia, Chris Clark. They discuss tearing down, rebuilding, and coming into alignment with self. They examine suffering and the activated nervous system. They discuss life's journey and finding what is not yet healed, then doing the work to heal. More on Chris Clark: www.firebirdrise.com

Coaches Bonnie Blackstone and Remi Gibbs have a conversation with sociologist, parent and teen relationship coach, and author, Laura Lyles-Reagan about the importance of having conversations with our children and with people in general. There is a parenting movement away from an authoritarian style and into a conscious parenting style. The purpose of the switch is to create humans that can critically think, be able to process their emotions, and believe that they are important. It's focused on having genuine, thought-provoking conversations. The conversations need to be focused on reinforcing that they matter, the emotional content of the day, and affirming love. Genuine questions need to be asked. The parent's role is to honor the gifts and struggles of their children and help them become their best selves. Laura specifies that the most important times for parents to show up for their kids daily are when they first wake up, after school, and before bed. Imagine if we were having these conversations not only with our children but the people in our lives in general. What a different world it would be. For more on Laura: Website: https://lauralreagan.com/ Book: How to Raise Respectful Parents

Holistic Health Practioner and Life Coach, Bonnie Blackstone chats with Remi Gibbs about her new program - Self-Care To Move Forward, a 9-week customized coaching experience designed to take you from surviving to thriving when you're going through an extremely stressful time. Learn how her program can work beautifully in sync with therapy or on its own to help you learn to nourish your body, regulate your nervous system, and make goals and plans for your future. Self-Care To Move Forward with Coach Bonnie Blackstone www.bonnieblackstone.com Midlife Unraveling with Coach Remi Gibbs: www.renovatedrealities.com

Amy Hensley of Sip & Wishes joins coaches Bonnie Blackstone and Remi Gibbs for a conversation on creating an end-of-life experience on your terms. Amy is a hospice nurse who has seen too many conversations not be had. What would you want for yourself if you were to be placed on a feeding tube or ventilator? When would you want your loved ones to pull the plug? What would you want for yourself if you were no longer able to make decisions for yourself? Someone needs to know. Amy talks about how to have these conversations in a serious, yet light-hearted way that will bring you and your favorite people closer. You can find out more about Amy and Sips & Wishes at: https://www.sipsandwishesparty.com/ Work with Remi: https://www.renovatedrealities.com/ Sign up for the midlife unraveling group coaching program: https://mailchi.mp/renovatedrealities/midlife-unraveling-july-2024 Work with Bonnie: https://bonnieblackstone.com/

Life Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner, Remi Gibbs chats with Coach Bonnie Blackstone about the woman's midlife unraveling. Remi reads Bréne Browns, The Midlife Unraveling to start off the conversation. She discusses the common path that women go through on the unraveling journey...the life review, developing into who you want to be, losing your identity, facing your traumas so you can heal, and searching for peace. She states that our primary purpose through the phases is to learn, grow, heal then ultimately share our knowledge. She shares how her coaching practice helps women identify what they want out of life and build a happiness practice. Connect with Remi to thrive through the midlife unraveling @ www.renovatedrealities.com Read The Midlife Unraveling by Bréne Brown: https://brenebrown.com/articles/2018/05/24/the-midlife-unraveling/

This week Bonnie and Remi chat with author and relationship coach Dr. Alexandra Stockwell about long-term relationships and intimacy. The ladies discuss figuring out what you want in your relationship. They discuss what intimacy is and how to build more in your relationship. They discuss how to approach a breach of trust and how to grow together in your intimacy as you age together. Did you know women peak in their 60's? And if a man is willing, a sensual relationship doesn't need to end if physical issues present themselves. Find our more about Dr. Alexandra Stockwell at www.alexandrastockwell.com

This week coaches Bonnie Blackstone and Remi Gibbs discuss the importance of safety and security in relationships. Safety and security run deeper than finances. It's about being a soft place to land, being able to speak and feel without fear, and being able to have discussions without repercussions. We need to be able to provide our own safety net, not just depending on our partners. Communication is key! Remember to give gratitude and appreciation to your partner and yourself.

This week coaches Bonnie and Remi have a heartfelt conversation with Jill E. Schultz about shame. Specifically, the shame attached to being molested as a child and the behaviors that manifest because of it. Jill is on a mission to bring this conversation to light and help people shed their shame. The ladies discuss what goes into healing and how common it is to be molested as a child. This is a taboo conversation that we all need to be having. Jill is the author of: Liberated—Releasing the Dark Cloud of Shame You can find out more information about Jill at: www.jilleschultz.com

This week coaches Bonnie and Remi had a great chat with Stephanie McLaughlin about her Forty Drinks Project. At the age of 40 she endeavored to have 40 drinks with 40 friends. This experience changed her life and changed how she perceived herself. It helped her identify her top character strengths and a flawed view of herself. The discussion continued to include the midlife unraveling for women. Stephanie recommends everyone does something like this as it is a profound experience and a gift that you can give yourself. Check out her podcast: The Forty Drinks Podcast where she has conversations with people around turning 40 and what happened in their life.

This week coaches Bonnie Blackstone and Remi Gibbs discuss the advice they would give their 18 year old selves. They talk about the importance of being aware of your surroundings, self protection, finances and being prepared. Nobody can protect you, but you. Your peace is important. Protect it.

Sara Alvarado joins coaches Bonnie Blackstone and Remi Gibbs for a messy conversation on losing a loved one to Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's is known as the long goodbye. You lose your loved one twice, once to the disease and again to death. Pre-planning is key to this disease. It will provide your support team so much peace with the process. And just know whatever emotions you are feeling is ok. It's a roller coaster. Death over Dinner helps with the hard conversation.

This week coaches Bonnie Blackstone and Remi Gibbs have a chat with author and coach Katrina McGhee about how to take a career break. Katrina takes us through her 20-month career break journey. She explains the process of how to go about planning for a career break starting with creating a purpose statement and then figuring out your budget. She advises that it takes about 3 months to reset and get your mind ready for the next chapter. Katrina explains how to embrace and explain the break when you are ready to head back to work. Katrina's book: Taking a Career Break for Dummies is available on Amazon Work with Katrina: kmcgheecoaching.com

Coaches Remi Gibbs and Bonnie Blackstone chat with Miriam Rachel about her story, extreme people-pleasing and setting boundaries. Miriam is an author, podcast host, and Tarot card reader. The conversation twists into the mystic and becomes very fascinating. Find more about Miriam at www.miriamreadstarot.com

This week coaches Bonnie Blackstone and Remi Gibbs talk with Jacki James. Jacki shares the story of her son Peyton's experience with bullying. Bullying that was so bad, that he eventually took his life. It's a soul-crushing story that's led to a legacy in the form of Kindness Matters. Words have power and you can't take them back. We can all be a little kinder to one another...pass it on. Follow Kindness Matters here: https://www.facebook.com/kindnessmatters13