Send us a text Do you begin a project then not finish it? Is it procrastination or simply a lack of education on how to do it? Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans...
Aug 19, 2025•17 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Send us a text Do you freeze when having a conversation with your alcoholic parent or loved one? Do you offer solutions when your alcoholic loved ones get into their victim stance? How do you remove yourself from those behaviors that place you in a position to be hurt? Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on t...
Aug 12, 2025•9 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Send us a text What happens when the giver gives out? Takers never think the giver will give out! Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans...
Aug 06, 2025•13 min•Season 5Ep. 27
Send us a text In this episode we share two beautiful writings from Meditations of the Heart by Howard Thurman. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans...
Jul 29, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Send us a text We often hear the advice, “Just let go!” But what does that really look like in practice? In this episode, we share a clear, real-world example of what it means to truly let go. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans...
Jul 25, 2025•9 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Send us a text Can you observe without judgment? What if you spent a few hours, maybe even a whole day, just watching the world around you without labeling, reacting, or forming opinions? In this episode, we explore the quiet power of observation and challenge you to try it. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explor...
Jul 15, 2025•5 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Send us a text How do you make sense of tragedy when it strikes? Are you still wrestling with something that hit your own life or with an event that occurred in the world? In this episode Jeanie shared how she made sense of tragedy when it struck her life. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. h...
Jul 08, 2025•20 min
Send us a text After losing their son to a fentanyl overdose, two parents are left grappling with unimaginable grief—and a surprising revelation. They say they want what he had. In this episode, we explore what they mean. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans...
Jul 01, 2025•10 min
Send us a text Whether it’s morning, evening, or somewhere in between, take a moment to ask yourself: “Am I focusing on the good in my life—or dwelling on the negative?” This short and powerful mindset check can shift your whole day. Join us for a quick attitude inventory that might just change how you see everything. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or a...
Jun 24, 2025•9 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Send us a text Freud gave us the concept of defense mechanisms and today these psychological terms have become main stream in our language. What are the defense mechanisms you use most often? Are they hurting your growth or protecting you? In what areas do you need to grow? Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore...
Jun 10, 2025•11 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Send us a text Jeanie Griffin confesses to two moments where her mind wandered, leaving her absent in the present. It's a reminder that this is no way to live! Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans...
Jun 03, 2025•9 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Send us a text The air of negativity and uncertainty currently in our material world can easily catch us off guard and soon we slid into the current consciousness. When this happens return to affirmations, saying them with conviction. We can raise our vibration in spite of the circumstances around us. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questi...
May 27, 2025•21 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Send us a text Reading spiritual passages, inspirational books, and drawing affirmation and oracle cards can sometimes guide us on our daily path. In today’s episode we draw inspiration and guidance from a variety of cards by different authors. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linkt...
May 20, 2025•14 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed? In this episode, discover a straightforward yet powerful technique to help you reduce anxiety and move beyond overwhelming emotions with greater ease and clarity. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans...
May 13, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Send us a text It’s easy to slip into negativity—especially with so much going on in the world. But what if a few minutes a day could shift your whole outlook? In this episode, we explore the simple but powerful practice of naming five things you're grateful for, multiple times a day. It’s a small habit that can transform your mindset and brighten your day. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshoutt...
May 06, 2025•10 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Send us a text In this special episode, Jeanie Griffin shares details about her upcoming retreat at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico—the breathtaking landscape where Georgia O’Keeffe lived and painted. Under vast desert skies, among ancient red rocks, and with the crisp autumn air surrounding you, step into a sacred space designed for deep listening and renewal. This October, join a circle of change-makers, healers, intuitives, creatives, leaders, and seekers for a transformational retreat unl...
Apr 29, 2025•11 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Send us a text Addiction isn’t just about the amount or type of substance used—it’s also about the distorted thinking that develops alongside it. For alcoholics and addicts, substance use is often supported by irrational beliefs that make it difficult to see the truth. What begins as a perceived solution to life’s challenges can quickly become the very source of even greater problems. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or si...
Apr 22, 2025•18 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Send us a text The term codependency began being discussed in the late 1980s, with the first Codependency Conference being held in Scottsdale, AZ, in 1986. The terms have been used, banished, and used again. Dr. Tim Cermak tried to get the terms included in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, but so far, the term has not been included. One of the first books, Codependent No More, was written by Melody Beattie. Regardless of what the over-giver behavior i...
Apr 15, 2025•14 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Send us a text In this episode, Jeanie responds to a listener’s question about a common struggle for many Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA): starting projects but not finishing them. She explores the shame that often follows a lack of follow-through and why asking for help can feel so difficult. Can you relate? We’d love to hear from you — email your thoughts or topic suggestions to info@freshouttaplans.com. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through...
Apr 08, 2025•13 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Send us a text Do you get tangled in high-risk relationships that end badly? Is your "picker" broken? Well, maybe those people pick you because you have a flashing neon sign on your head that says, "I tolerate unacceptable behavior." Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/fresho...
Apr 01, 2025•9 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Send us a text What if the questions designed to diagnose alcoholism were applied to your mind instead of your drinking? Johns Hopkins Hospital created a set of 20 questions to assess alcohol dependency — but what happens if you swap the word "drinking" for "thinking"? Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on t...
Mar 25, 2025•11 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Send us a text When we experience trauma, parts of our soul can disconnect as a way to protect us. In this episode, we explore the ancient shamanic practice of soul retrieval — a healing process where lost soul fragments are found and returned, helping restore wholeness and well-being. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like u...
Mar 19, 2025•16 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Send us a text Forget the theology and set aside everything you think you know about your higher power—use these suggestions to cultivate a deeper, closer spiritual connection. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans...
Mar 11, 2025•18 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Send us a text The spiritual path isn’t always easy, but it can be deeply transformative. In this episode, we explore the insights and truths Lorna Kelly discovered along her own journey—lessons that may inspire and guide you on yours. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/fres...
Mar 04, 2025•11 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Send us a text The Red Book, known as Adult Children of Alcoholics/Alcoholic/Dysfunctional Families is the approved literature of the 12 step program for adult children. This podcast reviews the 25 questions mentioned in the book that helps participants of the program identify if they qualify as an adult child and therefore might benefit from this program. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshoutta...
Feb 25, 2025•10 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Send us a text Why is it that love is sometimes not enough? Why is it we can love someone or something deeply yet there is too much pain associated with that person, place or event. What do we do then? Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans...
Feb 18, 2025•10 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Send us a text What gets in the way of forming a true partnership with another person? How do instincts colliding or childhood experiences affect relationships? If we are disturbed by a person, place or thing, how do we move past it? Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/fresho...
Feb 11, 2025•16 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Send us a text Feeling down or stuck in a rut? In this episode, we explore practical steps to lift your mood and break through feelings of blah or depression. Plus, we dive into the power of community and how connection can help us feel better together. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. http...
Feb 04, 2025•21 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Send us a text Following the instructions from one of my shamanic teachers, Mandala, a Botswana Shona Shaman, I went to the Pacific Ocean to be initiated by the Water Spirits. What a trip! Listen now. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans...
Jan 28, 2025•14 min•Season 4Ep. 50
Send us a text You do have psychic abilities! We all do. Let’s look at the 5 "claires": Clairsentient, Clairvoyant, Clairaudient. Claircognizant and Clairalience and see if you have experienced any of these ways of gathering information. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/fr...
Jan 21, 2025•13 min•Season 4Ep. 49