Send us a text CC and Val trade notes on the books that have impacted them the most over the course of their lives. The ones that altered the way they view themselves, the world and how they fit into it. WE limited to 4 books each, though we could have kept going. Words: They matter.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text CC and Val talk about Halloween this week. Well, Val does most of the talking as she is a witch (a good one) and shares some interesting facts about the origins of what we now celebrate with "trick or treat' and all things spooky. And then she mentions entities, different from demons, and off we go! (Apologies for CC's mike - we fixe…

Send us a text CC and Val continue the discussion on human consciousness as measured on a frequency scale developed by Dr. David R. Hawkins. His seminal book, Power vs. Force, lays the groundwork for our new understanding of how people can rise above discomfiting feelings and situations. And CC shares a family feel-good moment.…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val introduce the scientific research and results of Dr. David R. Hawkins' groundbreaking work in the field of kinesiology and human consciousness. CC provides a broad framework for understanding what it means while Val listens attentively. Next week we discuss why it's important and ways to accelerate your progress.…

Send us a text CC and Val discuss the public fascination with "clicks" on social media and their own experience with the dopamine "hits" provided by posts that took off last week. This prompted a discussion about the reasons why they decided to start podcasting in the first place, and why they're also now videotaping their weekly podcast. And CC ge…

Send us a text Wherein in CC and Val talk the underbelly of human nature and the systemic abuse issues which exist in almost any industry, not just music and entertainment. It's about power and control. And money. And it ain't a new story - simply a continuation of a very old one. Join us on Oct 1 for this, our first video podcast recording, at: ht…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val talk (again) about our human tendency to take a future worry and wrap it up in even worse scenarios. Wayne Dyer labeled it "awfulizing". "And if this happens, then that might happen, and then..." We're all guilty of this. But why? Why do we do it?By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val discuss the value of grounding and its association with the root chakra: what it is, what it means, what it does, and how it benefits us. Along the way there are detours, as usual, like what Val's mini-me looks like. And our need for, attraction to, and connection with trees and the soil itself. It's all connected.…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val talk aging, the pluses and minuses, the good, the bad and the ugly. From wrinkles, to dribbles, to hard-earned wisdom, it may not be a pretty journey -- but it can be a beautiful one. At least, that's what we're told. If we stay present.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val ruminate on the first forty episodes of Loose Ends and share some of our favourite moments - the ones that made us laugh the hardest or struck home or provoked tears. On this Labour Day, join us for some insights and belly laughs as we say farewell to summer.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val banter about words and phrases and their origins. From contronyms like "bolt" and "cleave" to idioms we toss about idly, such as "tying the knot" or "beating around the bush" or "giving a cold shoulder", if you like to laugh while you learn, enjoy this episode. We sure did.…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val try to recreate our previous episode on enthusiasm that CC screwed up. This one turned out different. What with a full moon, a superman at that, as well as the first night of the DNC in the States and the enthusiasm around Kamala Harris, we get quite philosophical about the notion of enthusiasm -- we had stuff to s…

Send us a text Wherein CC shares a spoken word poem entitled How Deep is Today? which she published in 2017. We provide all sorts of transition time for children headed to bed--bath, books, quiet time--but for us adults? Not so much. So, CC wrote a bed-time story for adults about trust and courage. Hope you enjoy! (And an apology: we totally screwe…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val talk food: its importance on a physical level, to be sure, but what about our emotions, our mind, our spirit? What does it mean to "eat healthy" and how does that affect our mood, our energy/frequency level? Val shares her own journey from chronic digestive issues to a clearer gut and calmer energy. A veritable fou…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val discuss the six "bodies of speech" or "speech acts." CC offers an acronym to help remember them, as well as the origin of most communication disagreements: making assertions when they're really assessments. Stating opinions as facts mucks things up. If we want better relationships then improving quality communicati…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val discuss their reactions to, and reflections on the import of, the assassination attempt over the weekend on the former President of the United States. We've tried to stay away from politics and conspiracy theories and all things Trump, but this event marks a turning point and we felt compelled to respond to it.…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val discuss our comfort zones--because we all have many--where they come from and how they either protect us or prevent us from moving forward. Like a dog's electric collar, our "buried wires" delineate what's safe from what's not, at least as children. As adults, maybe it's time to dig up some of those electric bounda…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val take refuge from the heat dome and talk summer food, global warming, and the recent suggested warning for smart phone apps. They meander all the way to suggestions for staying cool as well as summer reading thoughts before veering into a flourishing finish with a spontaneous (and questionable) version of the Canadi…

Send us a text Wherein CC details the 6 primary ways we distort incoming data - ranging from catastrophizing a particular event, to developing tunnel vision, to personalizing everything - and thereby slowing our growth and ability to move forward .By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val discuss the moments that lead to a change in our thinking, events or comments that shift our perspective - the "aha" moments. Things were going so well, and then CC has her own sort of moment remembering another moment of magical meaning. Who knew she'd go all soft and mushy?…

Send us a text Wherein Val schools CC on the difference between sound therapy and sound healing, including the 5 brain states and how they promote wellness. Sound can soothe; it can also heal and Val demonstrates the seven basic tones and explains their effects. Some of it is quantum physics... usually is.…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val - but mostly CC - lay out the basics of Emotional Intelligence: What it is, why it's important for long-term development and how it shows up in daily life. Using the analogy of going from learning how to drive a car to becoming a professional race car driver, EQ is twice as important as IQ in shaping one's future.…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val share their small pleasures in life, from clean sheets to the unexpected compliment. Even catching the perfect turn in the car. Things were going so well, and then... CC goes off... it happens...By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein Val shares her journey to Stonehenge, enlightening CC with its origins and ancestry. Leaving a little bit of mom there, she escapes a police dog's nose, but otherwise has an unique experience in an otherworldly place.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val trade rapid-fire questions, like pin-ball wizards, bouncing from one fascinating piece of trivia to another. From M & M's to handle-bar moustaches, far too much personal information is shared between laughing fits.. Audience be forewarned.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val look at a common ailment - anger, a smokescreen for fear. And it only blows one of two directions: inside, called guilt; or outside, called resentment. Either way, it's destructive long term. And you'll have to listen to find out how on earth kangaroos play into it all.…

Send us a text Wherein CCC and Val discuss resiliency: Why do some people bounce back after hardship, while others don't? CC offers up three key requirements for building resiliency, but what do coins have to do with anything?By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val look under the "happy" rock: What does it mean when we say we're happy? Can we generate happiness within? The experts say so. Yet, too many undermine themselves, sabotaging their own happiness. Maybe we best define the word: what's the difference between happiness, or joy, or bliss?…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val extend last week's episode with one more pet peeve: faux apologies. The lack of an apology , or an empty one, can fracture a relationship, just as a sincere apology can mend one. With a detour on anger, Val, in honour of 4-20, sparks one up, while CC tries to stay on track.…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val trade tirades on their pet peeves. from ignorant drivers to fools who don't shut cupboard doors. We all have pet peeves, but what about our reactions to them? What goes on inside your head when you see someone in the "under 12 items" grocery store check-out aisle and they're laying out 23 items?…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val discuss the word 'no', why it's difficult to utter sometimes, and how to actually say no when you mean it. At least, CC does. Val listens a lot. And then they get sidetracked into intuition, so it becomes a "two-for" Monday episode drop.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val talk Teslas, and the message of a broken wall of glass. At least, Val does. And CC tries to tie it all into learning how to trust our gut. Good luck with that...By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC talk about a big word: purpose. And the emotional needs that drive us, though we may not know it. What are they about? And how to we measure success - what yardstick do we use? Oh, and Val goes off on American royalty... because it's so salient to any discussion about purpose...…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val pose more “what if” questions. From who would you like to be for one day, to if you could be any animal, to what if you woke up in an alternative universe the questions lead from the frivolous to deeper issues like waste, climate change and infrastructure. Say what? I mean, what would you do with 10 billion? And wh…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val talk surprises; some people love ‘em, some not so much. And there are degrees of surprises, not all of them welcome. Some delight, some scare. From baby reveals to pranks to carnival rides, how do you respond? How about rollercoasters, thrill rides? Or the Zipper. What? Listen to make sense of all that.…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val discuss what it means to be mindful. How do we cultivate mindfulness—and its proven benefits—in our daily lives? And what does it mean to turn the other cheek? Or switch the mental track from “uh, oh” to “oh, boy!” Maybe instead of being mindful of our concerns, we could be mindful of our blessings...?…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val ruminate on the difference between simple coincidences and more meaningful synchronicities. And how does serendipity factor in? So many big words. We break it down to…. paperclips… and wolves? A circuitous conversation. As always.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val toss about lyrics they’ve managed to misquote or heard miss-sung over the years. With a scenic detour about impersonators and poetry from childhood, we were loose in this episode of Loose Ends. And we apologize in advance for any unfortunate bladder accidents.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val discuss the nature of grief: the love and loss; the blessed and the bitter. Val shares the deeply personal story of her mother's recent passing and the ways in which grief can sneak up on you out of the blue. The pearls hide in the pain. *Warning: this one's not so ha-ha-ha. But guys, it's raw, real, and relevant.…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val talk about how money messages from our past can impact our choices in the present and cloud relationships. One way worthiness issues show up. And love enters into it, but money never seems to be an issue on soap operas. What’s that about?By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val share their overt contempt for the current phase of bloated lips, butt cheeks and boob jobs. Who crowned the crazy K family queens? And what does that say about our cultural value system? There's two sides to everything, and plastic surgery is no exception.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val go diving into deeper waters and discuss the difference between some big concepts: what does it mean to live in spirit? What’s an organizing principle? What does a wild stallion and a saddle have to do with anything? And did Mel Books get it right on the Mount? As Val says, we need to get a little spiritual—even in…

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val talk trifles, whacky word salads, and things that don’t make sense. Why do they sell 10 packs of hotdogs, but only 8 buns? Why is it a penny for your thoughts, but two cents for your opinion? And what about butterflies.? Deep shit this week.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val share their distaste for cold and pushback to the long grey days of winter. We all get a little down after the holiday high, so how to survive until spring and the promise of green again?By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val reframe resolutions as intentions, Val shares the significance of lentils and CC asks some deeper questions like do we set ourselves up for failure and then fail to follow-through? Which Val points out is all about self-love.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val take a look at the upside - and downside - of the holiday season and CC shares her best Christmas memory. Plus some tips on dealing with family gatherings... triggers: What are they, anyway?By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val trade stories with a paranormal bent: Are houses haunted or merely imprinted? They end up asking some bigger questions about life and death, like “what’s on the other side?” You know, light-hearted stuff.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val discuss the difference between "impactful" and "memorable" movies and books, the safety of mutual team loyalty (or why you better wear green in Philly or purple in Bawlmer), and Val wraps up the show unexpectedly... or tries to.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val discuss the 6 basic ways people take in the daily data of their lives and end up talking about Val's "money mind" conference experience. It was a left turn. Always is.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin

Send us a text Wherein CC and Val talk about the best and worst gifts they’ve received and the best and worst advice they’ve gotten. But still manage to end up referencing the dead people they’ve seen.By CC Barlow and Valerie Uhlin