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Can you believe it’s already June? The kiddos are out of school and lots of people are taking vacations again!! WOOHOO! Do you remember when you were a kid and you just did what made you happy? Did you run through the sprinklers in the summer or play in the rain? We need to grasp those moments of happiness and joy and hold on to them just like we're kids because tomorrow is never promised!

So I thought we would Jump for Joy into June and talk with some fun little humans that have made an impact on my life, and then talk to some amazing people I’ve been meeting who are well on the opposite end of the age spectrum. I think someone needs to remind them that they have aged.. orrr…maybe not! Because they keep living it up as though they’re kids. I love how everyone here has tapped into their inner child and lives each day to the fullest.

This week's episode will kick off a series about KIDS and finding our own inner-child. Before I moved, I sat down with my great-niece Cecelia (we call her Cece) to have a fun little chat and can't wait for you to meet her! She’s a soon-to-be 7 year old that thinks she is 17. I love her so much. I also love the perspective that kids have about food and what makes them happy. She tells me about her favorite foods, and her least favorite (we share the same dislike of a family tradition at our "feasts" as she calls it...aka, the holidays), and she tells me what she wants to be when she grows up. This was such a FUN conversation. I miss her already!

We close out today's episode with a quick version of an exercise to help find your inner-child, and listen to what your younger self has to say. Stay tuned this month as we continue to tap into that practice of just having fun...like a child.

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We are wrapping up our Motivationally MOVING through May and talking about that next chapter of an empty nest. I am literally moving from Ohio to Florida as we speak! I cannot believe I am about to step out in faith into the next chapter of my life. I have no idea what it’s going to look like and I’m super excited to see where God leads me! One thing I do know is that I will use what I’ve learned over this past year and continue to grow, even if that means to fail forward.

It’s perfect timing to have today’s conversation with my friend, Brenda Lenweaver. Brenda is not quite in the empty nest phase yet, but she’s getting ready. When she was looking for groups to interact with and/or give advice to prepare for the next chapter she couldn’t find anything to fit her needs. So she created her own group…called Next Chapter Empty Nest. It’s a group for those who want to prepare for when their kids leave home, making it a positive experience to meet their own goals and try new things! I wish I had a group like this to get me prepared for what to expect.

If you are approaching that empty nest phase and are looking for a fun place to get prepared, check out Brenda and her Facebook Group Next Chapter Empty Nest, and she’s also on Instagram with that same name. She also has a podcast Next Chapter Empty Nest but is taking a brief break to prepare for her summer series called “The First One Leaves the Nest” as her daughter is getting ready to leave for college. Brenda will be sharing with us her adventures and how it’s all working out with the family.

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Are you enjoying our Motivational Month of May? If you are someone wishing you could travel solo, then this episode is for you! And if not, you will still love the motivation that my guest brings to the table as she talks about traveling to Bali. Today you will meet my friend Pamela Chester. Pamela has created a business called Dream to Destination where she will guide you in three phases to make your dream vacation come true, and how to settle back into reality when you return. She paints such a vivid picture of her time in Bali and tells us how she made it happen. You can feel her passion and excitement and love of travel, and all things Bali! When you are in that presence it will motivate you to follow your dreams as well.

I know I’m ready to hop on a plane and travel again! Are you? Do you have a place in mind? Somewhere you’ve always dreamed of going? Hmmm…I’m starting to make my plans now!

Speaking of making plans…can I just shift gears for a minute and share with you that my son and his fiancé have been planning a fabulous wedding and it’s coming true! Tomorrow (Friday May 21st if you’re listening later) my son Dominic is getting married to the love of his life! You might remember meeting him on episode 10 in our conversation, and if you haven’t listened to that one yet go back check it out! This is a dream come true and I’m so super excited for him!

Looking to make your travel dreams come true? ...you can connect with Pamela on Instagram @1pamelachester and find the links for her website and programs there.

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The motivation continues to keep us moving through May! Today you will get to meet Mo Jones. Mo is a Public Speaking Coach empowering women to own the power of their voice in life and work. A speech and language pathologist by trade, Mo uses effective and proven techniques and strategies to journey women from fear to brave in building confident speaking skills. Her passion is to help women use their voice to go live on social media, start podcasting and speak with confidence. This led her to moLife Speaks, her coaching business, in which women learn to own the power of their story and own their voice.

Fiercely Dance with the fear! Mo’s message stirs my soul for so many reasons…how about you? I have been guilty of running and hiding from things that scare me instead of facing the fear, dancing with it and getting through it… and growing from it…until recently. I have been learning so much from Mo and her motivating messages and I hope you have (or will) too.

I’m finding inspiration to find more of what I’ve lost and build upon what I’ve found through hearing other people’s stories. Which is why I’m moving and ready to start living again. In some of the empty nest mom groups that I belong to, so many women are struggling and there is such strength in knowing we are not alone. It has empowered me to help guide others who have been in the same place where I was, and where I am, and holding hands to make sure we get through it together. Don’t you agree that knowing someone else has come from a place where you might find yourself stuck, and they are dancing with that fear and finding such happiness and joy on the other side? Doesn’t it give you hope? It does for me!! And I’m so incredibly grateful for crossing paths with so many amazing people that God has placed on this journey with, and for me!

If it weren’t for learning how to use my voice to share my stories, as well as those of my friends, and talk about things we love to do like cooking, baking and dancing… I’d still be stuck. I would have never started this podcast, which is something I’ve always wanted to do from the minute I heard my very first podcast. Friends, when you feel that tug in your heart follow your dream. Find the people that inspire and motivate you. For me, it’s been friends like Mo Jones that have helped me find my way.

You can book a 1:1 session with Mo through her website: www.molifespeaks.com and find her on Instagram @molifespeaks and her Facebook Group moLife Speaks

One last thing…I want to give a special shout out to Mo’s daughter who is celebrating her birthday on the day this episode hits the airwaves! So Happy Birthday Zahra! I hope you have a sweet day!

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We are moving into May with some serious Motivation on today's episode. In this conversation you will meet my friend Luisa Morrone. Seven years ago, Luisa weighed 315 lbs and used a cane as she couldn’t walk even a few steps without experiencing excruciating pain. After watching her late father and father-in-law both pass away due to complications from diabetes, and even after being told by her doctor that she was on her way to becoming a type 2 diabetic and gaining weight every year, Luisa didn’t make any changes until she was diagnosed and placed on medication.

Luisa never thought it would happen to her but she knew that was the beginning of the end unless she changed her way of eating; that was Luisa’s “Ah Ha” moment. She tried so many different diets and programs without success. She would lose a few pounds, then get discouraged and would end up giving up and putting more weight on. She discovered the KETO/LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) lifestyle, has lost over 140 lbs since then and is no longer on medication. She created My Way of Eating - a safe and supportive program where she now she coaches others who want to lose weight, get off meds, get healthier and feel better.

You can find Luisa on Facebook and Instagram, and sign up for her FREE 7-Day Retreat which is being held May 10th - May 16th. Sign up here.

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Welcome to Dancing in the Kitchen podcast! Join me as we will be Motivationally Moving through May! So much is going on and the month of May is going to be all about Motivation and Moving! What motivates me, what motivates you, and I’m moving! Yep, if you haven’t heard my special Birthday Bonus episode yet, (which I’d love it if you went back and listened by the way) I am packing it all up and flying south to Florida at the end of May. WOOHOO! We are going to kick off this Motivational May series with someone who has taught me how to let go of things that no longer serve me, especially those pesky piles of paper that seem to grow overnight. You know what I’m talkin about! She has been a huge help to guide me in this process. Her name is Tamar Prager and she is such an inspiration to so many people by teaching us to let go of our paper and make space for our soul. Surrendering and letting it all go. What an important concept…it’s so true though. Once you release something that no longer serves you, you finally feel that sense of relief, that weight lifted off your shoulders, that joy and happiness and to be open to receive what is meant for you. I love how Tamar took her experience in infectious disease control and started doing consulting work during the pandemic only to make a major pivot back to something she had done years ago that she loved…helping others let go of the excess in their life. It really is important to do what we love. I hope she gives you the motivation you need to do the same. She has for me! You can find Tamar on her website: tamarprager.com where you can book consultations, sign up for her membership and listen to her podcast called “The Paper Weight”. She is also on Instagram @tamarprager (The Paper Weight). ******** ******** ANNOUNCEMENT: I am happy to announce I have a discount code for you! Do you remember meeting Terry Thomsen on Episode 4? She is the founder of Feel Good Dough and I really love and believe in her product and brand…so much that I want to share it with all of you. When you order their dry mix dough online at www.feelgooddough.com and use the code DEBI33 at checkout, you will get $2 off the 5-packs of dry mixes and free shipping in the US! I hope that motivates YOU to give this delicious 100% clean organic vegan, kosher dough a try! Let’s connect: Like the podcast? Subscribe and leave a review! Facebook Group @DancingInTheKitchenPodcast / IG @diningwithdebi Feel Good Dough: www.feelgooddough.com/dry-mixes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dancing-in-the-kitchen/message

Welcome to Dancing in the Kitchen podcast! Join me as we will be Motivationally Moving through May! So much is going on and the month of May is going to be all about Motivation and Moving! What motivates me, what motivates you, and I’m moving! Yep, if you haven’t heard my special Birthday Bonus episode yet, (which I’d love it if you went back and listened by the way) I am packing it all up and flying south to Florida at the end of May. WOOHOO! We are going to kick off this Motivational May series with someone who has taught me how to let go of things that no longer serve me, especially those pesky piles of paper that seem to grow overnight. You know what I’m talkin about! She has been a huge help to guide me in this process. Her name is Tamar Prager and she is such an inspiration to so many people by teaching us to let go of our paper and make space for our soul. Surrendering and letting it all go. What an important concept…it’s so true though. Once you release something that no longer serves you, you finally feel that sense of relief, that weight lifted off your shoulders, that joy and happiness and to be open to receive what is meant for you. I love how Tamar took her experience in infectious disease control and started doing consulting work during the pandemic only to make a major pivot back to something she had done years ago that she loved…helping others let go of the excess in their life. It really is important to do what we love. I hope she gives you the motivation you need to do the same. She has for me! You can find Tamar on her website: tamarprager.com where you can book consultations, sign up for her membership and listen to her podcast called “The Paper Weight”. She is also on Instagram @tamarprager (The Paper Weight). ******** ******** ANNOUNCEMENT: I am happy to announce I have a discount code for you! Do you remember meeting Terry Thomsen on Episode 4? She is the founder of Feel Good Dough and I really love and believe in her product and brand…so much that I want to share it with all of you. When you order their dry mix dough online at www.feelgooddough.com and use the code DEBI33 at checkout, you will get $2 off the 5-packs of dry mixes and free shipping in the US! I hope that motivates YOU to give this delicious 100% clean organic vegan, kosher dough a try! Let’s connect: Like the podcast? Subscribe and leave a review! Facebook Group @DancingInTheKitchenPodcast / IG @diningwithdebi Feel Good Dough: www.feelgooddough.com/dry-mixes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dancing-in-the-kitchen/message

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As we wrap up Birthday Month here on the podcast, this week I’m thrilled to introduce this sweet mamma, Danielle Mixon. I’ve had the pleasure of doing life with this power-house (and her husband) as they lead our church life group. Almost three years ago I walked into their home and wasn’t quite sure what I was doing there, but quickly felt at home. Although, I have a confession…there were times I questioned if I actually fit in or not; and she was always reassuring and supportive to remind me that I absolutely did. Isn’t it great when friends become family? That’s exactly how I feel about our small group from Grace Church Medina East Campus.

On this episode, I had a chance to steal Danielle away from her four kiddos and loving hubby for a fun conversation about so many things. One thing we did not mention on the recording is that April is also Danielle’s Birthday Month! And just like with my family, our life group family celebrates birthdays too! Every month we have a fantastic cake to celebrate all the birthdays that month…well at least we did pre-COVID. And let me tell you about the snacks…haha.

There has always been some type of connection and familiarity between Danielle and I that we just can’t figure out, but God definitely knows and I’m so grateful that He led me to their home that first night. As soon as you meet her, you will feel her friendly southern charm that she absorbed from her 10 years living in Alabama. She is definitely living a full life and using her gifts well by serving others and enjoying every minute. I just know you will love her as much as I do!

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As we continue with Birthday Month, I'm excited for you to meet my sister Renee, aka my BFF. Our birthdays are only two weeks apart, but two years difference (she's older). In today's episode Renee and I sat down at her dining room table and talked about so many fun memories along with her favorite foods, least favorites, and her discovery of bird watching. We talked also about how food is always involved in our family celebrations, and laughed at the celebrity she unknowingly turned down on the dance floor back in the day. She shared her love of music and the inspiration she gets from our Great-Aunt Virginia (Ginny Wright) who was a country singer back in the 1950s. Renee was definitely given the gift of song and if you've heard her sign karaoke, you know.

Here's the thing about sisters. Not only are we family, we are also friends…and like I said before, Renee is definitely my ride or die. We have inside jokes that no one else gets, laughed so hard we peed our pants or had juice come out our noses…and we’ve cried together through the night when life got hard. She has always been my biggest cheerleader and I don’t know where I’d be without her. I hope that if you have the privilege of having a sister too, that you also share some funny stories, and have made it through the not-so-funny ones too. Mine keeps me grounded AND she lifts me up. I love her so much. I am going to miss her like mad when I move and so thankful for technology to keep in touch.

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SURPRISE! Who else celebrates their birthday all month long?! I never used to until recently…actually, I used to not like my birthday for the longest time. But given everything that has happened in the last year or two, I’ve come to realize life should be celebrated…every day! So join me in this special BONUS BIRTHDAY episode as I share with you some insight of what I've learned this past year, and the exciting news I have to share about what's in store for me this coming year! (Here's a hint: I'M MOVING!!)

See you on the dance floor...in my kitchen!!

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