Taking the Middle Seat next to Marcy Larson, Andy's Mom

Taking the Middle Seat next to Shannon Cohen

On episode 47 I’m talking to Shannon Cohen, (Facebook, Instagram) difference maker, speaker, writer, entrepreneur and encourager. She is like no other. I’m telling you right now. She hosts her own inspiring podcast called Tough Skin, Soft Heart Podcast. I don’t miss an episode. She a line of merchandise that is so much more than gifts and cards. They are unique pieces that speak to the receiver’s soul and encourage them to shine their light. And, she speaks in venues large and small to let leaders know that they are people with feelings and spirits, to let teams know how to really see each other, and to let organizations know that true equity and inclusion is the only way forward. She is an absolute power house and I love her work so, so much.

Shannon has created and co-created several community spaces that we talk about: Sisters Who Lead, Rockstar Women Brunch, Tough Skin, Soft Heart Community.

Shannon talked about some favorite things: Marco Polo and travel!

You can connect with me on Facebook and Instagram. You can also reach out to me for therapy services at Grand Rapids Specialty Therapy

Taking the Middle Seat next to Shannon Cohen

On episode 47 I’m talking to Shannon Cohen, (Facebook, Instagram) difference maker, speaker, writer, entrepreneur and encourager. She is like no other. I’m telling you right now. She hosts her own inspiring podcast called Tough Skin, Soft Heart Podcast. I don’t miss an episode. She a line of merchandise that is so much more than gifts and cards. They are unique pieces that speak to the receiver’s soul and encourage them to shine their light. And, she speaks in venues large and small to let leaders know that they are people with feelings and spirits, to let teams know how to really see each other, and to let organizations know that true equity and inclusion is the only way forward. She is an absolute power house and I love her work so, so much.

Shannon has created and co-created several community spaces that we talk about: Sisters Who Lead, Rockstar Women Brunch, Tough Skin, Soft Heart Community.

Shannon talked about some favorite things: Marco Polo and travel!

You can connect with me on Facebook and Instagram. You can also reach out to me for therapy services at Grand Rapids Specialty Therapy

Taking the Middle Seat next to a GIFT GUIDE

I’m serving up a 2019 Taking the Middle Seat gift guide! My guests are a treasure trove of gift ideas so I’m looking back over my episodes to help you (and me) get great ideas for spreading love and connection this year!

1. Knots of Love - Macrame knot earrings

2. The Bandit Zine - Body Posi Pin Pack

3. Stronger Than Death by Rachel Pieh Jones

4. Toni Rain’s Hair, Body and Massage Creams

5. Trades of Hope with Erin Eising - Trove Earrings

6. Sacred Self Pathways - Gift Card

7. Tree Shrugger membership

8. Lady Ace Boogie music and concerts

9. Maggie Ann Soap Co. - Lotion Bar

10. Derek’s Place donation to Paypal [email protected]

11. We Are Lit Libro.fm membership

12. Grace’s Table donation

13. Little Shrines commission

14. Your Pretty Pennies Ultimate Financial Planner

15. E + L Salon gift certificate

16. One-on-one yoga with Emily Martin at Any Body Yoga

17. Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities donation

18. Be A Rose donation

19. Adored gift certificate

20. Shannon Cohen “Girl You Have Greatness in Your Bones” cards

Taking the Middle Seat next to a GIFT GUIDE

I’m serving up a 2019 Taking the Middle Seat gift guide! My guests are a treasure trove of gift ideas so I’m looking back over my episodes to help you (and me) get great ideas for spreading love and connection this year!

1. Knots of Love - Macrame knot earrings

2. The Bandit Zine - Body Posi Pin Pack

3. Stronger Than Death by Rachel Pieh Jones

4. Toni Rain’s Hair, Body and Massage Creams

5. Trades of Hope with Erin Eising - Trove Earrings

6. Sacred Self Pathways - Gift Card

7. Tree Shrugger membership

8. Lady Ace Boogie music and concerts

9. Maggie Ann Soap Co. - Lotion Bar

10. Derek’s Place donation to Paypal [email protected]

11. We Are Lit Libro.fm membership

12. Grace’s Table donation

13. Little Shrines commission

14. Your Pretty Pennies Ultimate Financial Planner

15. E + L Salon gift certificate

16. One-on-one yoga with Emily Martin at Any Body Yoga

17. Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities donation

18. Be A Rose donation

19. Adored gift certificate

20. Shannon Cohen “Girl You Have Greatness in Your Bones” cards

Taking the Middle Seat next to Marcy Larson, Andy's Mom

On episode 46, I’m talking to Dr. Marcy Larson, host of the podcast, Losing a Child: Always Andy’s Mom (Facebook). She is a pediatrician, wife and mom to 4 including a daughter, 2 sons and 1 foster son. Her son Andy was killed in a car accident in August 2018. As she navigated life in the days and months after her son’s death, she was looking for a podcast that could speak to her grief and found there wasn’t any out there. So, she started one herself. Her story and the stories of those on her podcast are POWERFUL. If you are grieving or you know someone who is grieving or you know that you’ll be touched by grief as we all will, you will benefit from this podcast and Marcy’s words. I love how Marcy gives listeners permission to cry, to ask for help, to see joy, and to care for others well in their grief.

She talks about a faith-based grief support organization she found very helpful, Starlight Ministries. Marcy writes a really incredible blog as well. I have gleaned so much from her writing and reflection there. I mention a podcast I love, Terrible Thanks for Asking. I also love the podcast Everything Happens.

You can connect with me on Facebook and Instagram. You can also reach out to me at Grand Rapids Specialty Therapy.