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Feeling overwhelmed by the fast-paced world around you? Discover how to transform burnout into joy and purpose with Dr. Gitima Sharma, as she shares her personal journey and expert insights. Learn practical strategies to cultivate a dynamic sense of purpose and foster connections in a digital era.

Dr Diane leads us through a transformative conversation with Dr. Gitima Sharma, an authority on overcoming burnout. Dive into the pervasive issue of stress driven by societal pressures and learn how self-reflection and community can pave the way to a fulfilling life. Dr. Sharma draws on personal experiences and the wisdom of influential texts to offer actionable steps for integrating purpose into daily life. The episode delves into the unique challenges faced by students and teachers alike, emphasizing the role of technology in both isolation and connection. With a focus on cultivating inner strengths like courage and compassion, listeners are encouraged to recognize their unique talents and potential.

Timestamps:

01:03: Transforming Stress Into Joy and Purpose

Introduction to Dr. Gitima Sharma and her approach to combating burnout through personal purpose and self-worth.

09:40: Journey to Self-Reflection and Purpose

The role of meditation, journaling, and community in discovering one's mission and overcoming societal pressures.

14:28: Cultivating Joy, Purpose, and Connection In an Isolating Climate

Exploring the "Loneliness Epidemic" and fostering nurturing environments for children and young adults.

20:38: Empowering Inner Strength Through Stories

Understanding absolute vs. relative happiness and nurturing children's inner strengths (and our own as adults) through education and play.

31:39: Getting Unstuck

Take away strategies for purpose and connection we can begin to apply today.

Links:

• Connect with Dr. Gitima Sharma on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Resources from Dr. Sharma: Free eBook on Purpose Clarification, Course on Purpose Fulfillment
• Dr. Sharma's Website

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Get ready for some amazing adventures as you plan your summer reading journey with not one, but TWO thrilling middle grade tales of courage, growth, and resilience featuring strong female leads. Happy Book Birthdays to Ann Braden and Caroline Starr Rose! Join us as we unravel the magic behind Into the Rapids and The Burning Season, where young heroines face the fury of nature and discover their inner strength.

Summary:

In this episode, we dive into summer adventures with authors Ann Braden and Caroline Starr Rose. Their novels, Into the Rapids and The Burning Season, feature young protagonists navigating the challenges of natural disasters—flash floods and wildfires. These stories of self-discovery and empowerment will resonate with fans of Hatchet as they explore themes of self-identity, community support, and overcoming fear. The authors share their creative processes and insights into writing about single-parent households and cultural backgrounds, proving that stories of resilience can thrive without competition.

Chapters:

• (0:00:03) - Summer Adventure Books for Young Readers Discover the empowering stories of young heroines facing natural disasters in Ann Braden's Into the Rapids and Caroline Starr Rose's The Burning Season
• (0:03:41) - Characters' Self-Identity Journey After Natural Disasters Explore the intertwining themes of self-identity and natural disasters, and the authors' personal experiences that shaped their narratives.
• (0:15:52) - Exploring Fear and Connection Delve into how fear and mortality are portrayed in literature and how voicing fear can transform it, offering hope and connection.
• (0:21:05) - Middle Grade Authors Finding Hope Learn about upcoming books, the creative process, and the importance of hope in writing for middle-grade readers.

Links:

• Purchase Into the Rapids and The Burning Season
• Visit Ann Braden and Caroline Starr Rose online

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Where Are You, Bronte? celebrates its book birthday this week -- and this book should come with complementary tissues for the adults reading it! Beloved illustrator Barbara McClintock took on the herculean task of illustrating Tomie de Paola's final manuscript. The result is a beautiful collaboration that pays tribute to his style while exploring the universal themes of love, loss, and memory. In the end, our stories and the connections we build with others outlive us and leave a lasting legacy.

With a focus on love, loss, and moving forward, Barbara discusses the challenges of honoring Tomie's distinctive style while infusing her own creativity and vision.

We also chat about the journey from childhood sketches and wanting to be a cat to becoming a renowned illustrator. Barbara talks about mentorship from Maurice Sendak and the power of self-education through libraries. Barbara continues to pay her early mentorship forward through the work she does in unlocking the stories of college students.

0:54: Where Are You, Bronte? and adapting Tomie's style

9:47: Our shared favorite spread

13:31: Barbara's Origin Story and Adventures in Learning (Cats, Maurice Sendak, and Lots and Lots of Paper)

15:07: Libraries as Art Education

19:09: Teaching and Mentoring Young Authors and Illustrators

27:16: New Projects In the Works

32:01: The Importance of Mentors -- Books and People

34:47: Hope -- Bonding With Pets Like Bronte

Links:

Purchase Where Are You, Bronte?

Barbara McClintock's Website

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