What happens when enjoying one of your favorite hobbies turns into one of the scariest moments of your life? It becomes the inspirational source for a still-true life mantra. In the first of a two-part series honoring the 10 year anniversary of this life changing event, CH reflects on how breaking her ankle while surfing ultimately helped her form one of her most important life mantras: the strongest part is the broken part. This episode is a vivid recount of not just a physical injury, but a journey of resilience and recovery - overcoming both physical and emotional challenges. Tune in to hear about the initial incident and stay tuned for part two, which will delve into the recovery process and the lessons learned.

Show Notes

• The city CH was surfing at is Westport, Washington.
  • The surf break she was at is known as "The Jetty." More information and a visual can be found here via ExperienceWestport.com.
• A full list of CH's key life mantras can be found on the About section of our Web site, LifeNotesfromChair17Podcast.com.

Entrepreneur. Artist. Author. Podcaster. Optimist. Those are just a few of the words to describe Quynh Nguyen, who joins CH this week in another episode in our Share the Chair series to talk all-things resilience, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Listen in as we delve into Quynh's self-made journey, from starting her own catering company to becoming a celebrated paper flower artist, and how she has masterfully turned her creative passions into successful businesses. It's an hour of heartfelt conversation about overcoming challenges, seizing opportunity, the importance of family and community, and celebrating the simple joy of creation.

Show Notes

• To learn even more about Quynh and her work as a paper flower artist and educator, visit her official site, PinkandPosey.com.
  • Her socials include: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest and LinkedIn.
  • Her Paper Talk Podcast can be listened to via PaperTalkPodcast.com or on various podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
  • Quynh's new book, "The New Art of Paper Flowers," releases on October 1, 2024. Check here to see where the book is available to preorder/order as it varies by country.
    • In the United States, it is available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Bookshop.org, Hundson Booksellers, Powell's, Target and IndieBound.
  • Quynh will also have an eBook release in October called "Back to the Basics." In the interim, check out her Paper Flower Blog for more information.
  • If you are interested in learning more about the tools Quynh uses, such as Kai Scissors and Aleene's Tacky Glue, or additional resources with regards to floral paper art, visit the "Supplies and Resources" page on Quynh's Web site (located under "Paper Flower Courses" from the main menu).
• To watch Quynh on "CBS Sunday Morning," the episode is available via YouTube (Quynh's segment begins around the 1:45 mark).
• For those not familiar with farm-to-table, check out the Wikipedia entry for additional information and context.

Yoga therapy. We talked about it back in Episode 20 with our good friend Nathan, but we never thought we'd end up embracing it on our own. Join CH this week as she discusses her personal journey into yoga therapy, finding solace and healing through a tailored program, and how a personalized approach can create a supportive container for both body and mind. Whether a seasoned yoga practitioner or new to the concept of how yoga therapy differs from just doing yoga, this episode offers perspectives on integrating yoga into life for a holistic sense of well-being, and its dual benefits for physical and mental health.

Show Notes

• CH is currently working with good friend and Share the Chair (Episode 20) guest, Nathan Waldvogel, for her yoga therapy program.
• For those interested in learning more about the practice of yoga therapy you can visit Nathan's Web site: YogaHausNW.com.
  • Information on some of the different styles of yoga, including the definition of yoga therapy, can be found on Nathan's Web site under the Yoga Styles section.