Teaching Yourself to Learn

Kids grow up, retirement approaches, loved ones pass, circumstances change, and life happens. Teaching Yourself to Learn explores transitions in life and through wisdom, experience, and hope, we will navigate this 3rd half of life.

Everything is Beautiful in its Time with Holly Totten 06/27/2023

94. The Roses Are Rosein' with Holly Totten 06/20/2023

The Power is Within You with Professor Theresa Agostinelli 06/13/2023

Shining in the Darkness with Beth Brown 06/06/2023

The Other Side of Fear with Gwen Parker 05/30/2023

What Do I Believe is Possible for Me? With Diane Martinez 05/23/2023

Happiest of Mother's Day with Jerry Hale and Pete Hale 05/14/2023

Passions Stemming From a Fig Tree with Leslie Dowling 05/09/2023

Tomatoes By the Dozen with Kim Stecher 05/02/2023

Tomatoes By the Dozen with Kim Stecher Y’all know that I love a good quote: after all, it’s one of the opening questions I have asked each one of my guests for the podcast, and today is no different. However, I’d love to throw in a bonus quote for you today from a famous movie that includes fried green tomatoes, the Whistle Stop Cafe, and Fannie Flagg. “It's funny when you're a child, you think time will never go by, but when you hit about twenty, time passes like you're on the fast train to Memphis. I guess life just slips up on everybody. It sure did on me.” I find this quote so relevant to both the conversation in this episode and as we navigate through this third half of life. Today's guest is dear to my heart and actually the mom of Melissa Stecher, who I chatted to all the way back in episode 14. Kim Stetcher is a devout Catholic Christian and keener than her beans gardener. Listen in as we chat about: Building a circle of love. A prayer group that has been going strong since 2004 and provided phenomenal support even more than anyone thought possible. How Kim's gardening love has developed and played a part in her life through her dad, family, mentors, and working career. Starting small with seeds and now growing to schedules, plans, and all the wisdom along the way. The difference between heirloom seeds can make and how Kim's family is now on board to build a legacy and help her produce enough to share with friends, family and support services in the community. How to start, even if you’re a complete beginner. The benefits of growing your own produce and how easy it can be to start with a seed. Kim is developing ways to share her wisdom and skills, and in the meantime, I invite you to reach out to me with any questions and comments at or via the website . To connect and apply to be a guest and share your story, you can reach Holly at . This episode is made possible by the New Author Intensive. To find out more, please visit and use coupon code NEWAUTHOR for $100 off when you sign up. Because while everyone is not a writer, anyone can become an author. /episode/index/show/teachingyourselftolearn/id/26715876

Being Fully Awake to Everything About You with Holly Totten 04/25/2023

What Is It That You Keep Coming Back To? With Holly Totten 04/18/2023

I am Working on What I Can Do Better with Debbie Griffiths 04/11/2023

I am Working on What I Can Do Better with Debbie Griffiths *Trigger warning. This episode contains talk of attempted suicide and may be confronting for some listeners. If you or a loved one are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in your local area. There is help available for you. There are often events throughout our lives that shake us to our core. Past relationships which are unhealthy with harmful patterns can push us to the limit. Unfortunately Debbie Griffiths was driven to her peak after experiencing domestic violence for over 17 years. At 63, she feels like her life is just beginning. She has now published a book to help others and come through stronger, healed by taking one step and a time and rebuilding a life worth living. Listen in as Holly and Debbie discuss: How everything that has happened has brought her to this point. Each stepping stone prepared for the next step, including twists and turns and the whole nine yards. Accepting responsibility and moving forward. Getting better at speaking up for what we need. How her suicide attempt opened her eyes to make a change to her life and how it took a while to understand and recognize what was happening. Giving back to others. Bringing awareness to others to help them recogize the signs and learning how to take care of ourselves. The important basic human need to be loved and to love in return. How we are not made to stay stuck. The opportunity in the third half of life to ask what it is we want to do. To find out more about Debbie, take a look at her book Torched, Burnt By a Gaslighter please visit her website you can also find her on Instagram @debbiegriffiths581, and . This episode is made possible by the New Author Intensive. To find out more please visit and use coupon code NEWAUTHOR for $100 off when you sign up. Because while everyone is not a writer, anyone can become an author. To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website . /episode/index/show/teachingyourselftolearn/id/26505393

Poisons in the Pantry with Suzanne Roth Paul 04/04/2023

When We Rest, We Rust with Kathy Magan Smith 03/28/2023

When We Rest, We Rust with Kathy Magan Smith There is a certain atmosphere in the conversation contained in this episode of the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast. Holly is joined with Kathy Magan Smith from and blown away with the nuggets of wisdom, expertise and learnings within her ears. Kathy is passionate about embracing a holistic lifestyle for women in their third half of life. She uses the acronym R.E.I.N.S. to explore and explain an approach which fulfils those around her. Listen in as Holly and Kathy chat about: How can we give back? If we learn something that gives depth to our lives, we can help others in the process which is both powerful and intriguing at the same time. How there is medicine in illness. When sick there is a vulnerability that means we can learn a lot about ourselves, our resiliency and create our own first aid kits. The happiness curve. Is it the real deal? Does age matter? What happens when we lessen the stress and resistance and accept where we are at different points in our lives? Taking initiatives and efforts to plan and make friendships work. The importance of conversations for our wellness and happiness. When we show up for others when we need it, they’re also there for us. Three questions from this episode that really left a mark are how can I give back? How do I show up? What’s missing? To learn more about Kathy and her work please visit her website where you can contact her in relation to her retreats and work as mentioned in this episode. You can also find out more about Kathy via her , and . You can also access Kathy’s free gift, Three Secrets for Unstoppable Energy using Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science for Women 55+ and be in touch through her email . To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website . /episode/index/show/teachingyourselftolearn/id/26362536