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Hi friends! Welcome to THINK OUT LOUD WITH ME, a chat-cast produced, hosted, and humbly offered by yours truly, Natalie P., from my neck of the woods to YOU…in YOURS. I’m taking full advantage of a Universally-accepted, irrevocable license to be curious, and held by every single one of us to engage others in constructive and enlightening conversation. After years of internal chatter, white boards full of wondering, logs of silent suffering, and physical and mental close calls, I’m exhausted ...
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E43: TOLWM + Amy Pons x Yes, And All of This Is True
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When you work with Amy Pons, you unlock the magic - the magic that is already inside you, has always been inside you, and that your ego has been keeping you from getting to on your own. Amy is a warrior and a healer, a rare unicorn bringing almost 20 years corporate marketing experience paired with master certified coaching, layered with a newly aw…
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Episode 114: Something About A Quick Episode
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In this episode Christy's only goal is to make this a quick episode because she is tired. Chris gives an update on Christy's Olympic Medal count prediction and talks about people lost in space.
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E42: TOLWM + Wendy Cocke x Engineering Life as a Full-Time Human
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About ten years into her career and long before COVID, when her oldest child was still an infant, Wendy Cocke pursued a flexible work arrangement that would allow her to balance all aspects of her life. She was told that, though the company supported her desire to pull back, her career would stall and she would never move up in the organization. Li…
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E41: TOLWM + Sally Lotz x The Truth is a Lie and Other True Stories
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For Sally, life started normal. She shared life with five siblings, and life was good - until it wasn't. After her mother's series of bad choices, Sally’s family was split up. At the age of six, she found herself a part of a doomsday cult who called themselves The Truth. At 16, Sally was asked to leave. There were many reasons, but mostly it start…
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Episode 113: Something About Seeing the Good
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In this episode Christy has a grievance with how Chris handled an issue with their AC Unit. Also, Christy gets an update on Olympic news.
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E40: TOLWM + Chris Denson x Big Blue Sky Playing (and Thinking)
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Some of us are on a mission to bring voice to lived experiences, putting a microphone in front of humans to share stories and relatable journeys with the world. We have a particular level of curiosity and knack for engagement that draws out characters and plots and allows us to fade in to scenes of life that are especially meaningful and packed wit…
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In this episode Chris tries to convince Christy to take road trip to Arizona to visit a museum. Chris also has a news update about the Weiner Mobile.
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Episode 111: Something About the Olympics
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In this episode Chris and Christy talk about the upcoming Summer Olympic games. They also have a difference of perspective about a Back to School sale.
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S39: TOLWM + Keri Lynn x The Wealth Alchemist
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My guest in this episode gets it. She gets me. And she gets those of us who struggle with a shitty mindset around money. Listen in as I think out loud with Keri Lynn, The Wealth Alchemist! She is on a mission to shift the wealth consciousness of the planet. She loves helping us learn the energy and mindset to clear whatever is blocking us from incr…
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LAS Episode 110: Something About the End of Summer
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In this episode Chris and Christy talk about ideas for the end of the Summer. Chris talks about his trip and Christy talks about free groceries.
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S38: TOLWM + Caren Cooper x Unscrew Yourself
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In this fresh episode, I connect with a new friend from #HERNATION. Former corporate America employee turned entrepreneur, Caren Cooper is a Corporate Trauma Recovery Specialist. She is incredibly passionate about helping women heal from the shackles of life in the corporate lane. Having been a working mom, Caren knows first hand the traumas corpor…
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Episode 109: Something About Men's Grooming
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In this episode Chris talks about how he is inspired by his recent trip to the barber. Also, Christy answers random questions and Chris gives an update on the dog bite incident.
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Episode 108: Something About Going on Vacation
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In this episode Christy is back and is talking about why she is not looking forward to the upcoming family vacation. Chris share a list of must not forget items to pack and Christy shares a Word of Wisdom for the week about kindness.
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E37: TOLWM + Kat Polsinelli x What If You CAN, What If You ARE
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Meet Kat, a resilient entrepreneur with over 15 yrs of teaching and training, who is on a mission to teach others how to embrace the mantra that everything happens for you, not to you. Fueled by a personal journey through domestic violence & emotional abuse, Kat shifted her narrative from victimhood to empowerment. As a coach, speaker, author, and …
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Episode 107: Special Guest - Something About How to Get Sick
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In this episode Tina calls out sick so we have a special guest step in and fill her shoes. Chris talks with his daughter Emma about camp, dog bites and boys!
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Episode 106: Something About What to Eat for Lunch
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In this episode Chris & Christy have different ideas about what lunch is. Also, Chris and Christy have not watched a lot of the best all time shows.
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E36: TOLWM + Chrysta Bairre x Rich in Purpose, Pride, and Grace
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The work and commitment to the details of self-awareness, self-love, self-regulation, self-management, and anything SELF…these details have been of great importance to me over the last many years. As I’ve met and been mentored and connected with others with the same priority of growing emotional intelligence and mental agility, I am amazed at the w…
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Episode 105: Something About What Time to Eat Dinner
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In this episode Chris and Christy talk about why they like to eat dinner so early and why it is a healthier option. Also they share What's New.
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E35: TOLWM + Sosamma Samuel-Burnett x Responding to Fear With Courage, Compassion + Voice
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To React or Respond is today's question. At first blush, React and Respond feel similar in meaning, right? Your thesaurus will tell you they are synonyms for each other, and I’m sure we've all used the words interchangeably at some point. But if you’re a communications nut like I am, semantics matter, and a lot is going on between these two words t…
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Episode 104: Something About Artificial Intelligence
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In this episode Chris and Christy talk about Artificial Intelligence. They also talk about what's new and Christy shares a W.O.W.
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E34: TOLWM + Ariana Friedlander x Altschmerz, Tonglen, and Trusting Ourselves
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The stress from uncertainty in today's world has many of us feeling drained, worried, or even hopeless. Navigating your way through the day and keeping it REAL when everywhere we look we’re tempted with loaded headlines and soundbites of reasons to run and hide is…well…HARD. That's why I’m grateful to have connections like my guest, Ariana Friedlan…
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Episode 103: Something About Support Alligators
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In this episode Chris and Christy talk about good ideas for graduation gifts. They also talk about weird news and Christy gives a weekly W.O.W.
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E33: TOLWM + Sarai Speer aka The Platinum Giraffe x Putting Ourselves Back Together Again
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Stop. For just a minute. Unclench your f^cking jaw. Drop your damn shoulders. Rub your temples. Take a slow, DEEP inhale through your nose. EXHALE that sh!t out your mouth. Say THREE things you’re grateful for and WHY. Slightly turn up the corners of your mouth. Get on with your f^cking day. I didn’t write that. My guest did. And now that you’re al…
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In this episode Chris talks about not being interested in the Northern lights because he thinks they are a scam. Also Christy gives an update about her groceries for the week.
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E32: TOLWM + Lisa Cheny-Philp x In Death, Grief and Joy
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I found my way here to connect by the water and share space with a beautiful human, Lisa Cheney-Philp. Lisa is Visionkeeper of Women of the Water. She serves as a death doula, grief guide, shamanic practitioner, creative facilitator, artist, and river guide. Lisa belongs to the world as one who rewrites history, one who dwells in river canyons, and…
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Episode 101: Something About Running at 5K
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In this episode Chris and Christy talk about the idea of being in a 5K. Also, Chris loves a new Starbucks drink and Christy gives ideas for Mother's Day.
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E31: TOLWM + Abby Veliquette x PQ and Pursuing Emotional Literacy
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I LOVE conversation around #mentalfitness, #mentalagility, #mentalmuscles getting stretched, limber, stronger, and ready to engage, flex and perform, no matter the situation. This means the soft, quiet, stuff. This means the vulnerable, courageous, raw stuff. This means the high-impact, charged, under-pressure stuff. And everything in between. In t…
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Episode 100: Something About 100 Episodes the Super Sized Edition
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In this episode Chris and Christy join special guest listeners and friends to celebrate 100 episodes of the Lotz About Something Podcast.
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E30: TOLWM + Silen Wellington x Experts of Our Own Experience
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Every month is Mental Health Awareness Month, but in May, we turn up the volume and encourage the world to talk about mental health and offer hope for those struggling by highlighting options for help. In my local community, we have made great strides to support those suffering from mental health challenges, and Yarrow Collective is a brilliant exa…
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In this episode Chris and Christy talk about which one of them is a fixer and which one is not. Also, Chris finally gets Christy to do something he has been asking her to do for years.
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E29: TOLWM + Amanda Fuel x Lightbulb Moments of Relentless Authenticity
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I first laid eyeballs on Amanda Fuel during Founded in Foco here in Northern Colorado. I chose her session because, well, I’m a wannabe professional speaker and when I saw the chance to hear from a badass woman how to overcome fear to take the stage and impact others, I was in. In the first few minutes of her introduction that day, she mentioned so…
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Episode 98: Something About Technical Difficulties
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In this episode Chris and Christy battle technical difficulties. Chris talks about the Masters golf tournament and Christy shares a WOW for the week.
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Episode 97: Something About Groundhog Legends
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In this episode Chris and Christy deep dive into the topic of the legend surrounding the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. Chris and Christy also share about their adventure to a baseball game.
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Episode 96: Something About Winning the Lottery
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In this episode Chris and Christy talk about "what to do" if you win the lottery. Also, Christy is not happy about Chris losing weight.
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Episode 95: Something About Not Understanding Support
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In this episode Chris says that Christy doesn't understand his support for her new health commitment. Also, Christy questions Chris's new underwear purchase. Finally Chris and Christy talk about some Easter trivia.
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In this episode Chris tests Christy's knowledge of popular slang words. Also, why did Christy not want to do the podcast?
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Episode 93: Something About Chicken Nuggets
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This episode is sure to spark controversy as Christy ranks her favorite chicken nuggets. In addition Christy keeps it real about the cost of going out to eat ands share a Word of Wisdom about worry.
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Episode 92: Something About the month of March
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In this episode Chris and Christy discuss how quickly the year is flying by and they can't believe it is already March. Chris shares a grievance about the name Lois and Christy shares a WOW about protecting your spouse.
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In this episode Chris and Christy have a hilarious conversation about some weird news topics. In addition they test their skills at US State knowledge and Christy shares a Word of Wisdom for the week.
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E28: TOLWM + Andrea Dratch x Shootin' Straight Sh*t on Sobriety, Self-Love
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I woke up with drinking on my mind. Not in the ‘I need a drink’ kind of way, but in the ‘wow, who was I when I drank, what was I hiding from, how did I survive myself, where did alcoholism start in my family…’ you know, the thoughts a lot of sober people have who are still shaking their heads, even after years of not drinking. When I talk about dri…
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In the episode Christy's Word of Wisdom sparks a discussion about selfishness. Also, Chris shares the results of Christy's Superbowl predictions.
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E27: TOLWM + Rev. Dr. Ahriana Platten x Thresholds of Spirituality
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I have much to unravel in my journey of spirituality, and it’s only been in the last few years that I have begun to soften and open and become genuinely available to the possibility that I can have my own relationship with Spirit, Source, possibly even, God. This lessening in resistance has come about as I have deliberately engaged myself in readin…
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Episode 89: Something About Valentines Day
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In this episode Chris and Christy talk about their valentines plans and give ideas for those that still need to do Valentines Day shopping. Christy makes all of her predictions for the Super Bowl and Chris becomes a champion in his own right.
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E26: TOLWM + Jeremy Pajer x Our Sacred (and Wounded) Masculine and Feminine
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I’ve invited my guest, Jeremy Pajer, to think out loud with me about the deep and often polarizing topic of Masculine and Feminine Energy. I met Jeremy in his role as co-founder of Freedom Folk and Soul as he and his wife and co-founder, Stephanie, led a group of us through the Toltec Medicine Wheel of Transformation. I joined him, Stephanie, and s…
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Episode 88: Something About Showing Love to Your Spouse
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Episode 88 is packed with a lot of somethings. Chris and Christy talk about how to show the people that you love them without saying a word. Chris questions a peanut butter purchase choice and Christy shares a WOW for the week.
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Episode 87: Something About Conspiracy Theories
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In this episode Chris and Christy talks about what conspiracy theories they do believe in and do not believe in. Also Christy has a thing for fancy cars and Chris is going on a trip.
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E25: TOLWM + Thais Harris x Hello Beautiful, I Love You
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Think Out Loud With Me is my medicine, and every episode is a dose of love that heals me, empowers me, and makes me a better version of myself. Visiting with Thais Harris, my guest today who brings her magic as a board-certified holistic nutritionist to help women love themselves into their ideal body, vibrant health, and an outstanding life, is no…
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E24: TOLWM + Stephanie Urbina Jones x Being Held, Holding Yourself
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It was a perfect day to ponder. Single digits outside, warm and safe inside. Both my home and my heart were quiet, settled. That I got to plug in and connect with a soul sister to think out loud together in this state was especially sweet. I’ve been waiting for the stars to align so that we could spend this time in our own sort of ceremony, sharing…
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Episode 86: Something About The Weiner Mobile
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In this episode Chris and Christy talk about the pros and cons of taking a job as the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile driver. Also, Christy rates cakes and Chris has more trouble with the Jeep.
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In this episode Christy talks about her urge to declutter but her lack of motivation to do it. Chris talks about a surprise phone call and Christy shares this weeks WOW!
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