Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard

Appreciate Challenges

July 23, 2023 Diane M. Simard Episode 14
Unlikely Gifts with Diane M. Simard
Appreciate Challenges
Show Notes

The Unlikely Gifts Podcast presents the next episode of its special-edition series of 10 podcasts called Monday Afternoon Club with Diane & Amy. 

Host Diane M. Simard is joined by co-host Amy Fairchild, a professional singer, life/success coach, and project manager consultant to discuss the fifth chapter in Diane's new book about healing forward from life's emotional scars. 

In this episode, titled Appreciate Challenges, Diane and Amy discuss how to move through trauma in a healing way and how deep understanding is best achieved by living interactively. 

Other topics of discussion:

  • Why "typical" and "normal" are cringe-worthy terms
  • How breast cancer was a test for Diane
  • Journaling as a healing tool
  • Learning how to think creatively on the fly
  • The importance of having a clear mission and well-defined principles
  • How Amy believes a plan is a map for living

Their on-air chemistry has been described as "clean, middle-age inspirational fun with a wealth of positive, thought-provoking messages that will leave you anxious for more." 


Diane's Links
Personal website
Facebook
LinkedIn (personal)
LinkedIn (Unlikely Gift Productions)
Diane's book

Larry's Links
Larry's Sorta Fun Stories podcast
Collage Travel Radio
LinkedIn

Amy's Links
The Encourage Project website
The Encourage Project podcast
LinkedIn