Best Sunflower Jones Podcasts (2024)

1
Kathrin Gabriel-Jones: A Life Update - Hope 11:38

5M ago11:38

11:38

Coffee shops have always been my happy places, no matter where I’ve lived. And crafting this imaginary coffee shop has been one of my greatest discoveries, and I’d like to be doing this for many years yet to come. Today, Kathrin shares a life update about the future of Here's Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin, as sharing a glimpse into the origin …

1
Sunflower: Seeing Parents as Object Lessons - Growth 13:55

6M ago13:55

13:55

**Please note: this episode contains foul language.** Kathrin talks with Sunflower about how a parent can break the cycle of family dysfunction and trauma with their own children. Sunflower, along with their three partners, Sage, Iris, and Foxglove, host And They Were Roommates, produced by the Quaple Network a limited-run advice podcast about LBGT…

1
Joanna Basile: Embracing Therapy: String of Pearls 15:48

7M ago15:48

15:48

Here’s Hoping: Conversations with Kathrin When we think about talking to our past self, context matters. Today, we share a string of pearls from my conversation with Joanna Basile: if you could fold time and space and tell your past self something, what you say to your past incarnation? Here’s Hoping. Some links to share Joanna Basile, writer, podc…

1
Joanna Basile: Embracing Therapy - Folding Time & Space 15:02

8M ago15:02

15:02

When Joanna Basile and I shared a conversation together, I asked her a question that’s become a favorite among all my guests: If you could fold time and space and tell your past self something, what you say to your past incarnation? Here’s Hoping. Some links to share Joanna Basile, writer, podcast host, and yoga teacher, blends movement and philoso…

1
Alice Kitchel: The Seed that Grows in Hope - Resilience 13:24

9M ago13:24

13:24

I shared a cup with Alice Kitchel in my imaginary coffee shop, in February 2021. Remember what was happening then? What was happening in your life during 2021? And, during the conversation that I shared with Alice, we found this remarkable pearl of wisdom about something unexpected yet incredibly beautiful: resilience. Here’s Hoping Postscript: Ple…

1
Dr. Jen Pratt: The Impact of Feeling Seen - Hope & Experiencing A Wish 11:35

9M ago11:35

11:35

Today’s menu includes a small and powerful pearl of wisdom from Dr. Jen Pratt about the impact hope can have during a difficult time. Here’s Hoping. Some links to share You can read about the Make A Wish in the United States of America as well as the Make A Wish International. You can read also about the Impact of A Wish here. Interested in learnin…

1
Anthony Monti: Ferocious Elegance - Hope 12:46

10M ago12:46

12:46

Anthony Monti was one of the first visitors at my imaginary coffee shop, and although we don’t stay in contact as much as we might like, I remain grateful for every pearl of wisdom he’s shared with me along the way. Today’s menu at Here’s Hoping features Anthony’s reaction to my question, what does hope mean to you? followed by a description of fer…

1
Kathrin Gabriel-Jones: Little Things that Matter - Hope 8:04

11M ago8:04

8:04

Life’s been A Lot lately. So today, you have Just Kathrin. Let’s share a moment together. Here’s Hoping. Some links to share You can start to learn more about Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan on her official website as well as this Wikipedia page: enjoy and be inspired by her incredible work. If you liked this episode of Here’s Hoping: Conversatio…

1
Dr. Jen Pratt: Hope Unfolds from a Wish - Hope 12:40

11M ago12:40

12:40

How does hope unfold in a person’s experience? In different ways depending on the person, the situation, or the day. Dr. Jen Pratt shares her own experience with how hope unfolded in her life. Here’s Hoping. Some links to share You can read about the Make A Wish in the United States of America as well as the Make A Wish International. You can read …

1
Dr. Jen Pratt: Inserting Hope into An Experience - Wish 14:55

12M ago14:55

14:55

There’s a lot that happens in our imagination, in our mind… But how does making a wish affect our body? During my conversation with Dr. Jen Pratt, she shared a surprising pearl of wisdom. Here’s Hoping. Some links to share You can read about the Make A Wish in the United States of America as well as the Make A Wish International. You can read also …

1
Dr. Jen Pratt: Wish - A Four Letter Word - Hope 15:15

1y ago15:15

15:15

Dr. Jen Pratt shares a remarkable pearl of wisdom that inspires a rediscovery of the word, Wish, and blows my mind. Here’s Hoping. Some links to share You can read about the Make A Wish in the United States of America as well as the Make A Wish International. You can read also about the Impact of A Wish here. Interested in learning more about Dr. J…

1
Sage: When Words Fail Us - Hope 14:27

1y ago14:27

14:27

I ask Sage a challenging question, and his insight opens windows in my mind for empowering awareness. Here’s Hoping. Some links to share Sage is part of The Quaple Network’s limited-run podcast, And They Were Roommates, an advice podcast on life, love, and everything in between. From the Talmud - Pirkei Avos (Ethics/Chapters of the Fathers) 2:16. F…

1
Fonde Werts: Peace of Thread - Surprised by Connection 16:17

1y ago16:17

16:17

Every day in some way, we may be surprised by connections undiscovered until an inspiration ignites our imagination. Today’s episode is dedicated to a connection discovered within a Peace of Thread. Here’s Hoping. Some links to share Peace of Thread was founded by Denise Smith in 2012 with a mission: to empower refugee women to become economically …

1
Peace of Thread: Fonde Werts - Persevering Hope 16:48

1y ago16:48

16:48

There is a lot happening in the world. And there’s inspirational hope persevering. This episode is dedicated to Peace of Thread, which grew from a seed of hope in Clarkston, Georgia, and extends roots of empowerment and inspiration. Here’s Hoping. Some links to share: Peace of Thread was founded by Denise Smith in 2012 with a mission: to empower re…

1
Ian Macdonald: Context & the Trampoline of Experience - Beauty 11:41

1y ago11:41

11:41

Ian Macdonald is the pastor of Anamesa Christian Church in Sherman Oaks, California, and also the author of the blog, Jesus not Jesús: Finding the Diving in the Space Between Us. You can learn more about Lenny Bruce on Wikipedia. And you can also review a whole slew of Lenny Bruce quotes here on Goodreads. There are a lot of quotes attributed to Ar…

1
Pat Parker: Courtly Bow & Shaking Finger - Being Rooted 15:27

1y ago15:27

15:27

Our lives are formed by the experiences throughout our lives: Pat shares two completely different experiences in the world that leave ripples in our lives... Here’s Hoping. Some links to share Maya Angelou. Enough said. Learn more about her and let your life become enriched through the knowing. Maya. Angelou. I often return to the 2005 film, Consta…

1
Roberta Damon: Leave It Better Than You Found It - Kindness 16:05

1+ y ago16:05

16:05

There’s always something happening in the world, isn’t there? Once upon a time, two friends shared a cup together while they talked about the world. The conversation turned to the legacy each of us leaves behind… Here’s Hoping. Some links to share You can learn more about Roberta Damon on her website. Her books are amazing and include: A Voice Beyo…

1
Gianni Neiviller: Breathe In...Breathe Out. And Keep Going 15:12

1+ y ago15:12

15:12

Today’s menu presents a nugget from Gianni Neiviller, restauranteur, musician, and founder of RespirOSpace which focuses on breathwork, an alternative healing practice. At the time we talked in 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic had been raging for over a year, with upheaval and division present nearly everywhere. Our conversation led us to The Breath… He…

1
Dr. Barbara Daggett: You'll Learn More than You Imagine - Growth & Change 10:01

1+ y ago10:01

10:01

My imaginary coffee shop is on the road so the audio quality isn’t as great as usual because I recorded the intro & reflection while in an airport waiting to being a new chapter. And, as this year comes to a close, Barbara Daggett’s pearl of wisdom seemed particularly appropriate: If you were to tell your past self something, what would you say? I …

1
Sage: Compassionate Interrogation & Aspirational Investigation - Self-Awareness 17:39

1+ y ago17:39

17:39

What takes you off guard? I ask Sage a challenging question, and his insight opens windows in my mind for empowering awareness. Here’s Hoping. Some links to share Sage is part of The Quaple Network’s limited-run podcast, And They Were Roommates, an advice podcast on life, love, and everything in between. You can learn more about John Kenneth Galbra…

1
Joanna Basile: Synchronicity & Vulnerability - Companionship 17:54

1+ y ago17:54

17:54

Life has a way, doesn’t it? Joanna Basile, yoga teacher, writer, podcast host, and I shared some moments in September of 2021. Our dogs were close beside us when we spoke, their wisdom resonating with us in the space between us. Here’s Hoping. Some links to share Joanna Basile, writer, podcast host, and yoga teacher, blends movement and philosophy …

1
Deborah Cautela: Moving Through the World - The Sacred 20:06

1+ y ago20:06

20:06

In this time of Covid… In this time of change… In this time…where do you find the sacred? Deborah Cautela and Kathrin shared some thoughts. Here’s Hoping. Some links to share Deborah Cautela, massage therapist and founder of Massage Therapy & Movement in Camden, Maine, believes a respectful touch creates the foundation upon which all body work deve…

1
Roberta Damon: Roses & Clothes - Friendship & Forgiveness 49:38

1+ y ago49:38

49:38

Kathrin is still in the grip of post-Covid-19 fatigue so today’s menu presents a full conversation Kathrin shared with her friend, Roberta Damon. Here’s Hoping. Some links to share If you liked this episode, please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts; reviews help other people find their way to this imaginary coffee shop. Share us with a…

1
Closed Due to Covid - Ill & Recovering 2:01

1+ y ago2:01

2:01

This episode is exactly what the title says: Closed Due to Covid. Remember, you can find more of Kathrin’s conversations on the menu at Here’s Hoping as well as at the Friends for the Journey podcast. If you liked this episode, please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts; reviews help other people find their way to this imaginary coffee s…

1
Pat Parker: One Response to a Cliffhanger Question - Polarization & Connection 13:05

1+ y ago13:05

13:05

The question we stumbled across left many of us scratching our heads, wondering how we can bridge the gap left in the wake of so much polarization. Today in our imaginary coffee shop, we get to hear Pat Parker’s answer to this question Here’s Hoping. Some links to share If you liked this episode, please leave a review wherever you listen to podcast…

1
Pat & Ken Parker: The Impact of the Present on Relationships - Us All 16:04

1+ y ago16:04

16:04

We can really only know what we’ve experienced. But what happens when we meet someone who’s experienced something completely different? While I shared a cup with Pat and Ken Parker, we gathered around this warm nugget of golden thought, discovered something wonderful, and stumbled upon a question. Here’s Hoping. Some links to share If you liked thi…

1
Roberta Damon: Living Includes Every Thing - Hope & Grief 22:55

1+ y ago22:55

22:55

Living includes every feeling. Every experience. Every Season. Every Thing. Roberta Damon brings a golden nugget of wisdom by which we warm ourselves. Here’s Hoping Some links to share Roberta’s Website: RobertaDamon.me Books authored by Roberta: A Voice Beyond Weeping Dear Mrs. Noah: Letters to Unnamed Women of the Bible Roberta’s Introduction to …

1
Kathrin: Where Your Feet Happen To Be - Transition 16:36

1+ y ago16:36

16:36

There’s a special offering on the menu at Here’s Hoping today: an honest reflection about Transition by your humble host and barista, Kathrin Gabriel-Jones. Here’s Hoping Some links to share If you liked this episode, please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts; reviews help other people find their way to this imaginary coffee shop. Share…

1
AbbyLynn Haskell: The Core of Every Pearl - Resilience 21:55

1+ y ago21:55

21:55

Pearls are the result of resilience. I hadn’t thought of that before. And sometimes we need to tell the story of how this pearl came to be. AbbyLynn shares some thoughts about Resilience in this pearl of wisdom. Here’s Hoping Some links to share Here are some links to connect you with AbbyLynn Haskell: Sacred Storytelling and Broad Reach Sailing If…

1
Anthony Monti: The Beginning of Your Point of No Return - Hope 16:20

2y ago16:20

16:20

What’s the world like where you are? In a world that seems constantly filled with change or upheaval, that sometimes feels like a loaded question. My friend, Anthony Monti, sat down to share a cup together, and we talked about the road we’re on; I’d like to share a small piece of our conversation with you today. Here’s Hoping Some links to share If…

1
Dr. Barbara Daggett: Learning from & Leaning into Interconnectedness - Humanity 19:38

2y ago19:38

19:38

The winds of change are blowing hard across the globe. It’s said, “the only constant in life is change,” and yup, that scans. Whether it’s gradual or sudden, change abounds. Dr. Barbara Daggett & I shared some moments together. Here’s Hoping Some links to share If you liked this episode, please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts; review…

1
Nathaniel: When Words Fail Us - Hope 15:49

2y ago15:49

15:49

Two years into the pandemic, words sometimes fail us when we try to express the complex soup of what we feel in the face of historic (and alarming) change that’s afoot in the world. I asked Nathaniel how he would describe hope, and he shares a precious gift with us. Some links to share If you liked this episode, please leave a review wherever you l…

1
Anna Morgan: Intimacy with One's Self & Boundaries as Self Care 16:26

2y ago16:26

16:26

If you’ve visited my imaginary coffee shop before, you’ve probably noticed how much I love words: what they mean, their synonyms, their opposites, the nuances of how we experience words in our lives and our relationships. One of these words is INTIMACY. What comes to mind when you hear the word, INTIMACY? I asked Anna Morgan, Relationship Coach & P…

1
Ian Macdonald: The Mystery of Between - Hope 11:19

2y ago11:19

11:19

BETWEEN. Ian MacDonald brings a new perspective into these two syllables, illuminating the mysteries of what’s there, what’s yet to be discovered, and what might never be fully named. The pastor of Anamesa Christian Church in Sherman Oaks, California, Ian is the author of the blog, Jesus not Jesús: Finding the Diving in the Space Between Us. As Pro…

1
Sunflower: Taking Lessons from Every Experience - Balance 16:39

2y ago16:39

16:39

Sunflower refreshes our conversation with an enlivening reframe of what “work” means and how she has been able to find meaning and lessons out of everything she’s done, all the work she’s engaged in her life. If you liked this episode, please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts; reviews help other people find their way to this imaginary …

1
Dr.DJ Kinney: Living Through Historical Change 44:32

2y ago44:32

44:32

What a world, huh? A whole lot has happened since the summer of 2020: the Covid-19 pandemic, societal upheaval and divisions, world chaos and upheaval, I feel a little lost for words. The construction and remodel of my imaginary coffee shop has reached a fever pitch with sawdust, boxes, and paint (not necessarily in that order,) and there’s a lot i…

1
REPRISED - Lucy Day Werts: Walking Backwards Into the Future - Hope & History 19:46

2y ago19:46

19:46

The world is filled with unknown paths that turn, curve, and twist before us. So, stepping into the future can feel fraught with uncertainty. But we know where we’ve been. Here’s a reprise of the pearl of wisdom from Lucy Day Werts about facing the unknown. If you liked this episode, please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts; reviews he…

1
Kathrin's Confession: Leaning Into Your Friendship 1:26

2y ago1:26

1:26

Well, a lot of truth rests in the phrase "the best-laid plans sometimes veer dramatically off-road" ... or something like that. I'm so grateful you've stopped by my imaginary coffee shop, and I'm sorry we have so little to offer on the shelves today. Here's my confession: the remodeling & construction plans have completely waylaid me and there is n…

1
Sunflower: The Gift for Your Past Self - Surviving and Thriving 14:27

2y ago14:27

14:27

Before I sit down with any of my guests, I send them a list of questions to consider, like a menu from which they can choose. One of those questions has become very popular with all my guests at Here’s Hoping. When I sat down with my friend, Sunflower, she shared a pearl of wisdom that recalled one of those chapters, some of those pages, which refr…

1
Pat Parker: Keeping a Journal So It Can Keep You 16:17

2y ago16:17

16:17

From this place, two years into a pandemic that seems never-ending even while there might be an end in sight, we might ask: “Are we post-pandemic? What the future might be like? How will we know what’s strange after everything that’s happened in the past two years has felt strange? So, I posed this question to my friend Pat Parker. What a pearl she…

1
Scott Cooper Tilton: Deep Echo of Simple Sounds - Friendship 55:59

2y ago55:59

55:59

The unexpected closure due to staffing challenges continues. We had a full slate of staff for a little while, then one of us fell ill and, well, it became a cascade of us taking care of one another through sleepless nights, bringing one another broths, fluffing pillows, and trying to stay hydrated. It’s brought to mind how the people in my life ins…

1
Episode 1: Dr Kimoni Mary J Blige live at the O2 Arena Vol 387 2-16-2022 6:00:30

2y ago6:00:30

6:00:30

1. Sharlene-Monique - Of Love (Piano & Voice) 2. Jaz Karis - Home 3. Cassandra Shade - Don't Change 4. Tamesy - Of you 5. Aleksa Safiya - Understand Me 6. Lauren Tuchscherer - You Make Me 7. Fortune - Fake Love 8. Alduts Sherdley - Swipe Right 9. Karmessa - Game X 10. Tambourine - Unequally Yoked 11. Anna Speer - Cuffing Szn 12. Stalk Ashley - Comp…

1
Kathrin: Closed Due to Staffing Challenges - The Unexpected 4:22

2y ago4:22

4:22

Well, it was bound to happen sometime, especially during this pandemic: My imaginary coffee shop is closed – yup, even the construction, is temporarily closed due to staffing shortages. I share a brief reflection on something that I find to be the hardest work: taking care of myself. Thank you for stopping by. And, wherever you are, Here's Hoping y…

1
Sage: Hope Sparingly - Hope & the Unknown 16:13

2+ y ago16:13

16:13

Y’know when you have a plan in your mind and you’re just about to start putting that plan into action? Whether it’s planning something tangible like your meals for the coming week, or a creative project like this new redesign and construction for this coffee shop, there’s what we see in our mind's eye as that plan takes shape, and even begins to fe…

1
AbbyLynn Haskell: Hope Continues to Change - Hope & Resilience 52:41

2+ y ago52:41

52:41

New Year, New challenges, new insights! As you may recall, my imaginary coffee shop is under some more intensive construction and repair than previously expected. While my imaginary coffee shop is back under more extensive construction, I’m sharing some of my favorite conversations from the Friends for the Journey podcast. Here’s a delightful colle…

1
Kathrin Gabriel-Jones: Here At the End - Possibility 12:53

2+ y ago12:53

12:53

2021 is ending. What was your year like? How did your experience differ from your expectations? Your hopes? As I look at the end of this year, facing this new construction of my imaginary coffee shop, I have a few thoughts. Here’s hoping I can share them with you. If you liked this episode, please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts; rev…

1
Bingz Huang: Rediscovering Our Gentle Hearts - Resilience 27:11

2+ y ago27:11

27:11

Well, my imaginary coffee shop is under some more intensive construction and repair than I’d previously expected. So, while my imaginary coffee shop is back under more extensive construction, I’m sharing some of my favorite conversations from the Friends for the Journey podcast. Here’s a delightful collection of several pearls of wisdom held togeth…

1
Alice Kitchel: Resilience as Flexibility and Ruthless Creativity 18:14

2+ y ago18:14

18:14

What comes to mind when you hear the word “hobby” or “artistic” or “creativity”? Hearing Alice Kitchel, whose artwork inspires such deep and warm movement within my imagination, speak about the challenges she encounters in her relationship with creativity, changed my perspective a little. It's often been said that having some creative outlet matter…

1
Anna Morgan: Bridging the Gap between Powerlessness & Optimism 12:31

2+ y ago12:31

12:31

Welcome back! Thank you for your patience during the remodeling at my imaginary coffee shop. We’re still in process with the final stages of construction… y’know, it’s the little things that take the longest time. And that’s what this first episode is all about: the little things. The individual words we use seem small in the context of a whole lan…

1
Roberta Damon is a Friend for the Journey 47:04

2+ y ago47:04

47:04

During the Here’s Hoping October Construction Project, I’m excited to release a full-length conversation from Kathrin’s first podcast, Friends for the Journey, to give you the chance to notice the pearls of wisdom within. In this special release of my conversation with my friend, Roberta Damon, when our conversation ranges all over, touching on For…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Sunflower Jones Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide