First episode of the year. A very quick episode to share some amazing ripples in our area of the mountains and to also challenge others to do the same. It's good to start back - can't wait to hear from you all and the amazing things to come in 2024

Coming back to the ripples of kindness at the most wonderful time of the year! Join me for some good Appalachian traditions, a feel good story from time gone by, and a rather unique southern recipe to try this Christmas!

After adding youtube as part of my podcast platform, videos come next. This is just a practice of me working on sound, editing, downloading.... My kids call me a boomer.....mostly to aggravate me cause I'm not there yet dangit - but I'm sure not as computer sure as I'd like to be. I'm excited to get things going - so please ripple me some kindness while I continue to learn.

When you learn a lot about podcasting - you work to make it better. This brief video is a preview to what is coming in season 2. And ways to keep in touch until then!

How easy or difficult is it to capture back the wonderment of a child? How can it help be a kinder human? Take a listen today!

Talking about whether or not a bully can actually change their behavior and what it takes to do so. Where does kindness fit in for both a person being bullied and a person that is being a bully - regardless of age or role.

Today's episode is an Ode To The Caregiver. I will talk about the kindness that is freely given, share some stories, and give the weekly challenge of showing a kindness to any caregiver you may know. Join me today and every week as we explore why kindness in today's environment is so important!

Let's be real - being a kind, positive person all the time is NOT easy. Especially when you have to be around individuals that are mean, negative, or just plain the seventh level of Satan. This episode discusses Forgiveness Therapy - what it is and how you can input this into your life. I'm going to share a poem - please give me some feedback on the reading of this please. And all the links to reach me for Ripples in the Mountains and any comments, questions, feedback, merchandise, etc etc.... Happy Juneteenth All!

Pointing out out incredible our youth is while talking about the different world they are living in versus our own. I hear our kids being lumped all together in this "today's generation stinks" anthem and I don't like it! Today's generation is doing what we all did as tweens and teens - just trying to figure it all out. I share a couple of stories about the thoughtfulness of our youth (of course in the mountains) and encourage and challenge everyone, no matter your age, to just share a kindness - you never know who might benefit from it at any age! Other information about the logo, website, and upcoming youtube will be shared as well. Thank you all for tuning in and being a part of Ripples in the Mountains!

This episode talks about the rough mental health days - and that it's "Okay to Not be Okay." While I want to spread positivity and joy all day long - I also want to be real and acknowledge that we all have bad days. How does ripple effects of kindness work it to this discussion? Tune it to find out!