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Do you sometimes feel like you are “not enough?” You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome can affect many different people in unexpected ways, causing anxiety, fear, stress, and a variety of other symptoms. Is This Seat For Me? shares the stories of a diverse group of accomplished individuals who struggled with self-doubt and found ways to overcome it.

In a land far far away, there once lived a pony named Tiny. She was called Tiny as she was the tiniest pony you would ever come across! Tiny was smaller than a chicken and when she saw other ponies who were tall and grand, she felt sad. She did not know what to do.

Flora is a pretty little princess fairy with ivory skin, pale blue eyes, and dark red hair pulled back from her face. She wears a bright yellow dress that she made from the petals of one of her favorite flowers - the daffodil. Flora is in charge of making sure the flowers bloom every year, but this year the flowers don't want to bloom! What will Flora do?

Nocturna is a lovely little fairy. She has skin the color of cocoa and hair as yellow as buttercups. She wears a little green dress made of leaves, and she carries a pretty little wand with a star at the end, which she uses to turn daytime into night. This is her magical power.

Natalie is the tiniest elf at the North Pole. Her job is to make dollhouses for Christmas. Because she is so tiny, she notices the small things and puts beautiful detail in her work. Santa needs lots of dollhouses and asks Natalie to make more and not waste so much time on the fine details. This really hurts Natalie's feelings, and she runs away. Will Santa, Vanilla the polar bear, and Brown Sugar the reindeer find her before Christmas Eve? Find out what happens....

Aquatica is a perky little fairy with alabaster skin and golden hair that waves like the ocean. She wears a two-piece pink dress that she made from flower petals, and she is able to bring about rain with a snap of her tiny fingers. This is her magical power.

This podcast is for all of the responders in rural areas and for the citizens in rural areas as well. Often our fire and ambulance companies are overlooked, much to the detriment of their service to the community. We want to give people an idea of what it is like volunteering at, working for, and being served by, a fire department in a rural area. We also want to get as many people involved in volunteering as are willing, whatever your local fire department may be.

Widows may ask: My husband and I were one. What do I do now that half of me is gone? Who am I now? Will this pain ever end? What do I do when I feel so all alone? How will I find a new normal? Don't Lose Heart! A Widow's Guide to Growing Stronger explores these questions and more, addressing the feelings of desolation and disorientation that widows often experience. Together, Linda and Mary Beth now bring the comfort and hope to other widows which they themselves have received from God. Don't Lose Heart! can be used for both individual or group study.

Primavera is one of the four Princess Fairies. They are four best friends that live in a magical forest. Each fairy has a special magical power! For Primavera, that meant making sure that the seasons changed on time. Since there are four season changes in a year, Primavera was always quite busy. But she enjoyed her job - except for the one time when it seemed that the magical forest would be stuck having winter forever!

Not all leaders have fancy titles or high-paying jobs. Every human has the power to influence, and, therefore, is primed to be a leader. By coming to terms with our ability to affect others with our energies, words, and actions, we begin to grow in claiming this responsibility instead of remaining blind. Smith and Griffin continue the “I” in Team series journey by helping all humans (all leaders) consider how they will build themselves and others with the power of influence. Through real-life stories and summarized key takeaways, the authors promote out-of-the-box learning.

Oopie is a lonely dragon. All he wants to do is make a new friend. One day, he finds an injured butterfly and decides to help him. Oopie's kindness leads to a very bright future. Find out what happens next!

Penny is a beautiful mermaid in the waters of Triton's great kingdom. Penny is an underwater nurse and helps many underwater animals and creatures. One day, a dolphin named Ray comes in, and he is very upset. Can Penny help Ray? Find out what happens next....

“Even a wise man can be a fool in love.” The last person Roxanne Mason expects to turn up at her bed and breakfast is her estranged husband, Vince. He'd gone to prison more than twenty years ago for murder.But he's back, and he's determined to create havoc. To get away from Vince, Roxanne takes refuge in Loving's Forge. Liam O'Malley, owner of the Shamrock Pub, gives her a job and a place to live. There's mutual attraction, but neither is ready to risk a relationship. Both need to come to terms with tragedies in their past before they can love again. But when Vince strikes at Roxanne, ...

Odessa is a beautiful mermaid who lives in the deep, blue ocean. She has dark purple hair, green eyes, and dark skin. Her tail is silver and covered with sparkly stars, and she is the youngest one in her family. One day while on a picnic, along with her best friends Angelina and Spike, they find a shiny diamond ring on the coral reefs. Odessa comes up with a genius plan to return the diamond ring to its owner. Find out what happens next!

Princess Goldie lives in a beautiful pink castle in a faraway land. One day, she decides to visit her long-lost friend Fairy Dew. Along the way, something unexpected happens!

Poppy Rice is home in her D.C. apartment with very little furniture and a stack of boxes she still hasn't unpacked after five years. It's three AM and she's suffering from her usual insomnia, so she watches a tape of the CBS Evening News. Dan Rather is interviewing convicted ax-murderer Rona Leigh Glueck who, in 10 days, will be the first woman executed in Texas since the Civil War. Poppy pauses the tape on a close-up of Rona Leigh's delicate, child-like hands. So maybe it was a lightweight ax?

Today's parents seem to inhabit high-speed whirlwinds, where time is scarce and stress runs high. But what if there's a proven way to navigate the chaos, a way to strengthen connections with your children while supporting their personal growth—all through the power of small, actionable steps? In The MicroStep Method for the Overwhelmed Parent, Mary Willcox Smith guides listeners on a transformative journey, showing you how to chart a straight course through the commotion and, at the same time, how to rediscover the simple joys of parenting. Imagine: it's long past your child's bedtime.

As such things are measured in Washington, Denise Burke has everything a woman of wit could want: two hip kids able to look after themselves; a marriage constructed to allow maximum mutual leeway with a husband smack in the center of Clinton's inner circle; and a high-profile lover. Plus, she's a best-selling author of several true crime books. But when death strikes close to home, Denise becomes a woman with a big-time problem.

Long-limbed spider monkeys are noisy members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behaviors, learn the facts on these tree-swinging primates.

Found throughout the United States, a garter snake may be lurking nearby! Hear about these common creepers.