THE VISIONARIUM PODCAST

More than 70% of women experience "medical gaslighting" or dismissiveness by their doctors. Here's what you can do to end this form of bullying for good!

Grandparenting is a journey that offers great rewards and challenges. Applying the same principles that we rely on to maintain strong relationships in other areas of our lives can help us build strong relationships with our grandchildren. Commitment, Consistency, Communication, Acceptance, and Willingness can add joy to our amazing journey with our grandchildren.

Spring forward and write the next chapter of your amazing life story. You already have everything that you need. This is your season to thrive!

Ageing encompasses who we have been, who we are now, and who we will become. Ageing is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.

Conflict resolution is the process of ending a dispute and reaching an agreement that satisfies all parties involved. Since conflict is an essential part of being human, effective conflict resolution is not designed to avoid disagreement, but rather to facilitate discussions, increase understanding, and control emotional responses. 

Over-scheduling our lives negatively can affect our physical and emotional well-being and make it harder to maintain healthy personal relationships.

Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die. Do yourself a favor and forgive...but don't forget!

Small talk is simply a way to open the door and initiate verbal exchange. There's no need to be witty. Just be genuine, smile, and say, "Hello".

Intuition is more than a gut feeling. Intuition is our birthright and is inherent, divine sovereignty of thought.

Love life and it will love you back!

The more we can make ourselves feel whole and worthy as individuals, the more we have to give to the world.  This episode shows you how to love YOU!

Why is it so hard to love ourselves? Why can’t we simply let go and let love in? We are the only ones responsible for our life, choices and deeds so we just have no right to be neglectful of ourselves. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection. Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.

Self-love is the foundation that allows us to be assertive, set boundaries and create healthy relationships with others, practice self-care, pursue our interests and goals, and feel proud of who we are. Without self-love, you're likely to be highly self-critical and fall into people-pleasing and perfectionism. You're more likely to tolerate abuse or mistreatment from others. You may neglect your own needs and feelings because you don't value yourself. And you may self-sabotage or make decisions that aren't in your own best interest.  

If someone has a hissy-fit because you set a boundary, it's just more evidence that the boundary was needed in the first place. The only people who get upset when you set a boundary are the ones who benefit from you having none.

Rest when you're weary.  Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, and your spirit.  Then get back to work!  ( Ralph Marston)

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but rather is a sign of strength, confidence, and resourcefulness. Not asking for help is a lose-lose situation. Be strong enough to stand alone.  Be smart enough to know when you need help.  Be brave enough to ask for it.  

Comparing your insides to someone else's outsides can lead to despair. You're one of a kind. Embrace your uniqueness. The world needs you to be YOU!

If your actions do not match up with the words that come out of your mouth, then you are either lying to yourself, lying to the world, or both; either way, it's not good.

Into each of our lives, a valley will certainly come. With resiliency, we can vault out of the valley and gain victory over the vicissitudes of life.

Domestic violence is often used as a synonym for intimate partner violence, which is committed by one of the people in an intimate relationship against the other person. In this episode, Thecia Jenkins, Director of Training for Harris County Domestic Violence Community Council (HCDVCC), discusses exactly what domestic violence is and explains what the cycle of abuse can look like in intimate relationships.  Thecia Jenkins also discusses specific ways in which HCDVCC is working to end domestic violence in the greater Houston metroplex.

Successful aging includes three key characteristics: (1) Low risk of disease and disease-related disability (2) High mental and physical function, and (3) Active engagement with life. Let's hear from Hortense Hendersonwho, well into her 90's, is aging like a fine wine!

Playing improves reaction speed, critical thinking, and communication skills. These all contribute to mental acuity which builds stronger relationships. Social isolation and depression are growing issues among older adults, but play can dramatically reduce the risk.

Social isolation is one of the most devastating things you can do to a human being; It doesn't matter how old they are. Social isolation's adverse health consequences range from sleeplessness to reduced immune function. Loneliness is associated with higher anxiety, depression, and suicide rates

The Mind-Body-Spirit connection means that our overall sense of wellness comes not just from physical health, but from mental and spiritual health as well.  To be "healthy", we must pay attention to all three aspects of our nature.

Divorcing isn’t such a tragedy. The real tragedy is staying in an unhappy marriage and teaching our children the wrong lessons about love.

Since the 1990s, the divorce rate for adults 50 and older in the United States has roughly doubled, and for adults 65 and older, the divorce rate has tripled.  A significant share of GRAY DIVORCES occurs among couples who have been married for over 30 years.

The importance of family and friends in a senior's life is truly immeasurable.  Socializing strengthens the immune system. It facilitates recovery from illness, lowers blood pressure and the risk of heart disease, sharpens memory, and even helps us get a better night's sleep. Socializing can also improve the odds of living longer.

Love is a beautiful, powerful thing. In a new romance or a longtime marriage, love ultimately can help couples overcome the most challenging of circumstances together.

With age comes inner strength. Inner strength develops by putting yourself first, training your mental and emotional body, and embracing what scares you.

They are called the Golden Years for a reason! There are many perks you may not have considered that come with blowing out those extra candles on your birthday cake!  This is the first of a 2-part episode. Enjoy!

Just as trees in windy places grow stronger roots, we can grow our own spiritual roots when we face challenges. Spiritual whirlwinds can uproot you from your foundation and land your spirit in places beyond your imagination or dreams.

If you always follow your passion with an open heart and mind, you may very well find your slice of heaven, right here on earth. Happy trails to you!

Put your resume' away and hang up a shingle! With the right work ethic, attitude and resources, you can succeed in a 2nd or 3rd career in retriment!

By understanding the root causes and symptoms of FOMO, and taking steps to overcome it, we can change the Fear Of Missing Out into the Freedom Of Missing Out! Breaking free from FOMO, empowers us to live our best lives!

Cliques can be snarky. It's all about social acceptance and being in with the in-crowd. It's no different than in high school, except the stakes are higher.

Feeling invisible in our own lives is frustrating and painful. We must become advocates for ourselves and take responsibility for our emotions.

We teach people how to treat us. When we treat ourselves with respect and love, others will follow suit, and our feelings of invisibility will diminish. 

We sabotage our happiness and well-being whenever we break a sacred promise we've made to ourselves. Keep your promises and you'll keep your bliss!

So, how do you know if someone is “toxic”? And how can you cope? Here are some tips on recognizing toxic behaviors and how to cope with them.

Self-compassion involves treating yourself the same way, when you are having a difficult time, as you would treat someone else. Instead of ignoring your pain and barreling through, stop and acknowledge that you are not OK. Then ask yourself, "How can I comfort and care for myself in this moment?"

In our dynamic, evolving world, the only constant that we can rely upon is change. Embracing change requires the ability to break comfortable habits, overcome the need for security, risk what we have, defy inertia and laziness, and master our fear of the unknown. Fear of change, also known as metathesiophobia is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by dread of any type of life adjustment.

“The fool who knows his foolishness, is wise at least so far. But a fool who thinks himself wise, he is called a fool indeed.” 

Dhammapada

Niksen means performing an action without a clear purpose or a deadline. Engaging in niksen helps us reach a state of calmness and tranquillity.  The relaxing benefits that are derived from niksen can help us accomplish our goals, with little effort on our part.

The ancient Taoists teach us about the concept of Wu Wei, the principle of non-action as a means of gaining access to universal knowledge.  It is in that eternal truth that we gain everything, including freedom from the struggle for respect and material possessions. 

Almost 85% of Americans are mad or sad about something from the past.   Here's how to let go of the bitterness and embrace joy and happiness!  Becoming aware of the emotional and physical toll that holding on to the past can have on your health and well-being will motivate you to let go and live in the moment!

Self-care is not a one-size-fits-all .8phenomenon.  It is whatever caring for Yourself means to you in the moment.  Self-care activities can range from physical activities such as exercising and eating healthy to mental activities such as reading a book or practicing mindfulness, to spiritual or social activities such as praying or simply. hanging out with catching lunch with a friend.

When our personal narratives are steeped in negativity, our lives become a melodrama.  In this series finale, you will learn how to Flip The Script to open the door to infinite possibilities!

Become masterful in the Fine Art of Letting Go by becoming proficient in Gutinese, the original language of your Gut. Then Let Go of mental and emotional clutter in one fell swoop!