Pippi the Schipperke Puppy learns to be kind to herself and others. She has to learn to clean her toys, deal with her grumpy brother Norman and learn to pay attention during obedience school. She uses meditative and self compassion tools.The story is read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and the music is composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on string bass. Some of the material is based on the work of Kristen Neff.For more information about the Pippi and Pago books visit the website at petitationsplus.com. And, if you would like the other books, contact Dr. Paige at [email protected].

Is this chapter of The Petitation Companion, written by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie, you will be introduced to some mantras to help give you space between stress or emotion and reaction.  The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on string bass.

In this book, written and read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige with illustrations by Zanne deJanvier, Carly the cello begins her journey in a pawn shop with the other unwanted instruments. All she wants is to play beautiful music again. Tune in and see if her wishes are granted.Music is composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. To get copies of this book or the other Pippi and Norman books, email Dr. Gruskin at [email protected]. Please visit my website at petitationsplus.com.

During these times, getting out and walking is even more important. This Petitation guides you through walking outside and being in the moment. The chapter is read by Dr. Elisabeth Paige. The book can be found on Amazon. The music was composed and played by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass.

In this interview, you will hear about mindfulness based stress reduction, coping with coronavirus using mindfulness, mindfulness and parenting and much more. The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass. The interview was conducted by Dr. Elisabeth Paige.

Corey Strange is a drummer and visual artist. In this interview he talks about the beginning of his art, working with his wife and getting through the pandemic. If you are interested in seeing his art or his teaching, you can contact him at [email protected] and his print stores are: Cmstrange.comInstagram is @cmstrangeFacebook.com/cmstrangeI will also be putting up links on my blog petitationsplus.com.The music for this podcast was composed and performed by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass.

Hometown for the Holidays, a virtual night of music on December 12th at 7pm pst  benefits the Plumas Performing Arts programs, the musicians who are performing and the Quincy Town Hall Theater. The genres vary widely and are all kid friendly.  Get your tickets, sliding scale starting at $5 each from plumasarts.org.Hear the music of Natalie Hagwood and her father Jeff Kepple to start off the promotion.

Happy Day of Thanks!      In this Gratitude Petitation from "The Petitation Companion," written by Dr. Elisabeth Paige and Joanne Leslie, you will learn a form of a gratitude meditation. I hope that you and your pet(s) find time to do this some time within the next couple of days.      The music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass.      The Petitation was read by Elisabeth Paige. You can visit her on her website at Petitationsplus.com and purchase "The Petitation Companion" on amazon.

This interview features 12-year-old Laya Sy, an extremely bright and talented young lady. She plays sports, music, has read since she was 3,  and even does magic tricks among other things. She is also a member of the Sy family along with brother Danny and Jacob and mother Serene.  It's a very enjoyable and upbeat podcast.  Music was composed and recorded by Natalie Hagwood on the cello and Casey Lipska on the string bass.

If you haven't already voted or even if you have and you want to hear live music, please go to your voting places on election day. In this podcast, Natalie Hagwood recorded the Star Spangled Banner on cello, one of many pieces she'll be playing at the Coloma Community Center, 4623 T Street, noon to one on election day. Please join us.