A Grace Full Life
By Kari Wagner Hoban
A Grace Full LifeJun 08, 2022
Rants, Rita, and Realities
Rants about blogging
Rita gives me inspiration
Realities about life and birds
Birds, Botox, and Bashes?
I got a bird camera for Christmas....
Botox for migraines....
How are you celebrating New Years Eve?
80's Names| My Name is on the List| Grieving
Talking about:
-names that were popular in the 1970s and 1980s
-going over a list of names that are becoming less popular (hint-mine is one of them)
-sharing how I've been feeling lately
Navigating
Getting through some hard feelings; Biscuits was really sick; Anna might get a ring, but not the kind you'd expect.
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Eight
Chapter Eight- Showing Yourself Compassion
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Seven
Chapter Seven- You're Not Meant To Do This Alone
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Six
Chapter Six- Not My Mother's Menopause
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Five
Chapter Five- My Asylum
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Four
Chapter Four- Beneath The Icepacks
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Three
Chapter Three- There Will Be Farting
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Two ("The Movie")
Not My Mother's Menopause, Chapter Two (The Movie)
Chapter One- Not My Mother's Menopause
Reading my book's Preface and Chapter One.
Parallelism
Stop buying plants, we have a ghost, the factory that smells like poop, and I read my latest rejection letter.
34 Symptoms of Perimenopause
I read my post from 2017 titled Did You Know There Are 34 Symptoms of Menopause?
Quirky
Sharing a poll of the top ten "weirdest" guilty pleasures, as well as my quirky evening ritual.
There are other ways
The process of self-publishing isn't easy. Let's help those who've done it on their own. If you know of any self-published authors, please leave a comment on my blog.
Are you afraid to go to the gynecologist?
I only recently learned about gynecologist anxiety, and I can empathize.
Heavy
I talk about why I've been absent from my podcast, why I'd like you to keep my loved ones in your thoughts, and the writers gathering.
The book I wish you'd write
Sharing snippets from the pages of the "book" I enjoy reading, and the one I know you can write.
Problematic
Discussing John Hughes movies that are problematic.
Talking about a house that's generating quite a commotion.
And I took down a post that didn't sit well with me.
No Resolution
Let's not make resolutions this January. Instead, let's do this....listen in to get the details.
Episode 30- Changing Perspectives
In this last podcast of 2021, I discuss female-led perspective changing films and share some of my favorite TikToks.
I'm Not Broken/ Movies to Change Your Perspective/ Sharing my Book
This week:
Mental health talk, because I've been feeling poopy.
I saw a very interesting TikTok from a bookseller in Pittsburgh about a book that shouldn't be on the NYT bestselling list.
Movies that will change your perspective on life.
Why I'm considering sharing my book on my blog.
Episode 28- Book Proposals are Hard
An exciting thing happened a few weeks ago...
Episode 27- Holding Space & Toxic Positivity
- What does holding space look like?
-Why is it our responsibility to learn how to accomplish this?
-Why was it so difficult for me to learn how to do this?
-Which phrase is my all-time pet peeve?
Episode 26- Books, Glorious, Books
My TBR list has grown, and I owe it all to you!
This week's conversation topics are:
How many books have you read this year?
What is your all-time favorite book?
Do you keep track of what you've read in a reading journal?
This, plus a lot more!
Episode 25- The Vision Board Project
In this episode I talk about:
How I've been feeling down and how a TikTok made me reassess my life.
I re-read an old vision board and was surprised to discover that I've had a lot of good things happen to me.
I explain how to make a vision board that will help you receive what you deserve.
Episode 24- Engagement Vs. Numbers/ I Appreciate You
In this episode, I talk about:
- how my blogging has evolved
-engagement versus pageviews
-how important your comments are to me
Episode 22- Creating a Time Capsule/Touch Pad Phobia/Where Have All the Cardinals Gone?
In this episode, I discuss:
-Why I began podcasting
-Why I don't like my touchpad
-My cardinal is gone
-Biscuits injury
-My little lie
Episode 21- Invalidating Your Truth/Female Trauma
In this episode, I talk about:
-a passage from Caroline Garnet McGraw's book You Don't Owe Anyone
-I relate it to a circumstance in my life and I read a passage from my book
-I explain how you could feel invalidated in your life and how that can be traumatic
-I describe how female bosses trigger me
Episode 20- Building a Book One Step at a Time
Talking about:
-Querying agents
-What a literary agent is
-What a query letter is
-How the self-publishing process works
Episode 19- Thinking Outside the Box/ Dancing My Troubles Away/ We all Have Trauma
This week I talk about:
-my mom's surgery
-my new dancing workout
-how we all have trauma
Episode 18- Mixed Tapes/Talking to Plants/Giving My Dogs Voices
Talking about some of my quirks.
Episode 17- Not Taken Seriously/ Writers Gathering
-Creativity and the book you need to read
-A sweet interaction with a Starbucks barista
-Not being taken seriously as an artist
-A possible writers meetup next summer
Episode 16- Toxic On the Inside/ Meditation That Anyone Can Do/ My Library Book "Problem"
I talk about how the month of August left me feeling uninspired. I also discuss Thich Nhat Hanh's book Peace is Every Step, and how meditation isn't what you think it is.
Plus, I bring up some good reads this month and why I might need a book intervention.
Episode 15- A Scare, Showing Compassion to Yourself, John Hughes News, and Comic Sans??
Talking about...
-two health scares
-making time for yourself every day guilt-free
-the John Hughes tour is officially happening
-Comic Sans is making a comeback but not in how you think it is
Episode 14- Doin' Nothing, Sleep, and Love
Discussing:
The Art of Doing Nothing
Sleep and how it's so important
The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo
Reading an excerpt of The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo
Episode Thirteen- Happy Anniversary?
Discussing:
Our 15th wedding anniversary & the Friends reunion
Episode Twelve- Puppies, Podcasts and Plants
Discussing:
Our newest family member
I don't listen to podcasts either
Rainbow obsession
Plant fails
Episode Eleven- Enjoying the View
Talking about how I am appreciating life more since an important anniversary.
Episode Ten- Be Kind to Retail and Service Workers
Discussing my years working in retail and how we need to be kind to others working in service industries.
Episode Nine- Birthday Week, We Were Drinking Edition
In this episode, my husband Mike joins me, and we discuss...
-am exciting podcast addition
-my sweet grandma and what made me cry when I saw her name online
-my mannequin friend who is living with us for the summer
-our newfound TikTok addiction
-the documentary The Last Cruise
-how well does my husband know me?
-what is in YOUR Amazon cart? I bet it's not a penis pillow...
-and a quote that changed the outlook of my book
Episode Eight- It's Really Happening...
In this episode, I'll be reading a passage from Mark Nepo's book The Book of Awakening that really connected to last week's podcast message.
I have a good reason why I am doing podcasts in place of blog posts.
And I have a very eerie story to tell you about.
All of this along with my usual witty banter. :)
Episode Seven- Invisibility as a Female. Within Perimenopause and Beyond
Do you feel invisible as you age? Did you feel invisible when you went through perimenopause?
Episode Six- Menopause Practitioners, Hot Flashes, and Exciting News
This week I am discussing:
-The Love it or Hate It post briefly
-Asking for your menopause stories for my book
-N.A.M.S- what is it?
-What a menopause practitioner is and why you should get one when you are in perimenopause
-How to relieve hot flashes with something you'd never think of
-Plus, I will read an excerpt from my book
-Some fun news in the future for the podcast
Episode Five- Guest Star and Real Talk About Anxiety and Migraines
Talking with my husband about my migraine and pain anxiety, and discussing Pema Chodron's book Living Beautifully.
Episode Four - "Crayola Rays of Sunshine", Cracker Barrel, and Craziness (Ignore the Other One)
Discussing:
Morgan Harper Nichols books
Beautiful comments
John Hughes
Update on my Mom
Facebook hatred
Flat Kari/Real Kari tour of the USA
Cracker Barrel- Breakfast v. Dinner
Not being in a hurry to return to normal
Bloglovin
Episode Four - "Crayola Rays of Sunshine", Cracker Barrel, and Craziness
Beautiful art books, comments that are lovely, restaurants that are fun, Facebook sucks, and much more.
Episode Three- Bra-less, Book Writing, and Braces
Lots of information packed into this episode. I apologize in advance.
Episode Two- Pema, Mooji, and Kari
Discussing how I am working on making this podcast easier to listen to; the dreaded "block editor"; some of my favorite spiritual books and mispronunciation.
Episode One (Oatmeal, Girl Scout Cookies, Schitt's Creek) Non-Music Version
Why are we not feeling the love for Cream of Wheat? Where can I get a Girl Scout Cookie? And did you know there is a secret Schitt's Creek episode?
Peas In a (Pod) Cast Episode One
Talking about what we discussed in the comment section of A Grace Full Life blog to keep the conversation going. Oatmeal vs Cream of Wheat (who knew it would get so heated), Girl Scout Cookies, booze and more.