Today’s episode is incredibly special. . .and magical. It may seemingly step outside the domain of women in midlife creating magic and mayhem…but just wait.

I often say, if you ever doubt the life-changing impact one person can have, meet Jackson Kaguri.

Jackson is the founder of Nyaka, an organization which provides community-based solutions to address the needs of orphaned and vulnerable children in rural southwestern Uganda. Nyaka surrounds each child with a comprehensive support system. This consists of interrelated programs such as education, health care and housing, developed and led by the community, where children are nurtured and protected so they can learn, grow, and thrive.

In 2019, I ran the NYC Marathon to raise money for Nyaka and it was one of the highlights of my life.

This year I am running again, along with my husband Scott, our daughter, Ellie, and my son’s girlfriend, Brookelynn. Together with 19 other runners, we make up #teamnyaka, who has had a NYC Marathon entry since 2018. Many of us on this team are repeat runners because of how much we believe in Jackson and the work of this organization.

Jackson is a gifted story-teller and his own personal story is not one you will forget. Hearing how he approaches creativity, challenges, purpose, life and contribution to the world is absolutely full of gold, no matter your age or station in life.

This man, this cause, this conversation…is full of wisdom and magic.

Please…Listen closely.

*** I am raising $4000 by running the NYC Marathon on November 5th #teamnyaka for the children and families of Nyaka! Here is the link to donate – https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/angie-byrd

TO SEE THE WORK OF JACKSON AND NYAKA, WATCH THE SHORT MOVIE CORNERSTONE ON YOUTUBE HERE : https://youtu.be/aqDfUPmRFDg

Connect with Jackson and Nyaka:

Website| https://nyakaglobal.org/

Nyaka Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/nyakaglobal/

Jackson’s Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/twejaka/

Nyaka on YouTube| https://www.youtube.com/@NyakaGlobal

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This is another solo, unscripted episode:

I've been feeling unmoored of late -- perhaps from all the moving, menopausal hormones and stage of life. I've also been feeling the pressure of time. Like I live with a clock over my head, quietly - and sometimes loudly - signaling that time is ticking. I've somewhat lost sight and let go of the practices that I know bring me back to harmony and my Center. This wasn't a conscious decision. It's one of those things that just...happens.

So I've started going back up to my studio in the mornings. Most recently, I started a short course in the Insight Timer app (get it if you don't have it!) called Timelessness.

I've always had an intellectual understand of Time being an illusion -- but I'm not sure my nervous system got the message.

This episode is a sharing of the 3 questions from a recent meditation from that course that caused a major shift in my awareness. What came through made such an impact I want to share it with you here.

Enjoy and I'd love to hear if these 3 questions make a difference for you.

Be well.

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Website|www.angiebyrd.com

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YouTube| https://youtube.com/@angiebyrd

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I have an issue with the word fine when it’s used in the context of answering the question, “How are you?” We typically say…fine. How about let’s be more accurate and specific in answering that question. Or better yet, how about you are way MORE than just “fine?”

Today on the podcast, I speak with Lori Saitz.

Lori is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” An award-winning author, speaker, and broadcaster, Lori is on a mission to teach the world to be calm and grounded no matter what’s going on.

High achievers come to her because they have a strong drive to be productive, but at the end of the day never feel accomplished enough. As a nationally recognized gratitude and meditation expert, Lori guides those entrepreneurs and business leaders from stressed and chaotic to peaceful and focused and shows them how to live a sabbatical life. Then they start seeing sales increase, relationships strengthen, and overall health improve.

You can often find Lori in her sanctuary, aka the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music.

I’ve already spoken about meditation quite a bit on this show with a few different guests. And the truth is, it comes up so often because . . . it works. Especially for handling all the challenges midlife can bring.

It helps us find, discover, and reconnect with our Center. In this episode, Lori and I talk about the immense transformative powers of gratitude and meditation. I found it really valuable and I hope you do as well.

Connect with Lori:

Website: https://zenrabbit.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/

Facebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/LoriSaitz/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zenrabbit

Love Warriors book: https://amzn.to/3msIvMz

Confident Connections Course: https://7a1f0ngjr98orx2av4kfy5tgwl.hop.clickbank.net

Leland’s breathwork courses: https://2d17enihkdynfvb55ddkv1p9tt.hop.clickbank.net/

Connect with Angie:

Website|www.angiebyrd.com

Instagram| https://instagram.com/angie.byrd

YouTube| https://youtube.com/@angiebyrd

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