Are you living your best life? How about living that life with Passion and Purpose? My guests will share with you how they have overcome challenges and obstacles in their lives to rediscover how to move forward and make the most of their legacy! These are stories of inspiration, motivation, and triumphs! Listen to where they were and where they are going on their lives journey by rediscovering their passion and purpose! Life’s an Adventure, Enjoy the Journey!
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Just like when a flight attendant is giving the pre-flight safety instructions…put your oxygen mask on first and then you can help others. Take those important moments to care for and love yourself and then you will be ready to take care of those around you! Remember that being kind, caring and loving yourself are the steps forward to liking and lo…
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Do you believe in the luck of the Irish? Or perhaps the luck that comes from finding a four-leaf clover? It is said that four leaf clovers stand for faith, hope, love, and luck. It is believed that if you happen to find a four-leaf clover it will bring you good fortune. Do you believe in luck? Connect with Patti: www.pathwayswithpatti.org…
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I encourage you to look and see how you can serve someone else. Maybe you mow someone’s yard, shovel the snow from someone’s walkway, take out and put away someone’s trash cans, make and serve a meal to a family in need. As you already know, this list could go on and on. In whatever way you choose to serve, know that you are helping to make our wor…
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At the very core of “Keep the Faith” it encourages the preservation of hope and conviction when confronted with adversity. For me, it taps into my beliefs, values, and aspirations. It encourages me to persevere when the journey becomes tough. Keeping the faith is like a guiding light for me in those times of uncertainty and doubt. It lights the way…
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I encourage everyone to take a few moments to thank those everyday heroes that you encounter each day. It costs you nothing except for a few seconds of time, and it is priceless what you are doing for the person. You are validating them! We all want and need to be validated. As an educator, when I would receive a note, letter, email or verbal compl…
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For some of us we may view rest as a weakness, when in reality, when we take a “time out” and we rest, we think better, feel better and do better. I am reminded that rest is a way to reward yourself for all the incredible things you do year-round. Be gentle and be good to yourself. The rest you take now will prepare you for the busy days ahead. Con…
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This week’s topic is about “hope and faith”. A great quote that explains it is “hope is the ability to hear the melody of the future. Fatih is the courage to dance to it today.” Unknown. All of us at some point in our lives have hope and faith in finding someone special. That special someone we will love and who will in return love us. I believe it…
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In this special episode, three independent travel agents—Amy from Oklahoma, Tammy from Ohio, and Shelley from Ilinois—met through their shared passion for exploring the world. Though from different states, the travel industry brought them together, forging a powerful friendship built on support and vision. What began as casual Facebook Live session…
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As I got older, the term “Good Grief” no longer was a term of exasperation like it was from Charlie Brown. In fact, I began to see it as an oxymoron. At the age of “13” I experienced the first death of a loved one, my great grandmother. I loved her very much and was extremely upset when she passed away. My parents did a wonderful job, talking with …
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Here’s to new beginnings! Many of you might be thinking “what is she talking about?” I want you to know and be ready to step into a new chapter of life and when that time comes know it’s ok to embrace the promise of new beginnings. Many of us see the start of a new year as an opportunity to reset, refresh and renew us mentally, physically, socially…
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Most of our traditions and rituals take place during holidays. This has led me to wonder what is the difference between a “tradition” and a “ritual”? Here is what I learned from differencebetween.com: “Tradition is a generic term that encompasses a wide variety of things and concepts that are handed down by one generation to another. A ritual is an…
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My intention for this week’s podcast and each week’s podcast is to remind you of what an amazing and incredible person you are! My intention each week is to also remind you that life is full of possibilities and opportunities if you are willing to be open to it all. My intention is for you to live a life full of passion and purpose. Live a life tha…
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For this week’s topic, I knew what I wanted to talk about and share. I just didn’t know what to title it??? Of course, my first thought was the saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” knowing that I would be sharing just the opposite of that saying. So, I thought I’ll experiment with “Chat GPT” and see what kind of a title they suggest if I …
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What is Happiness? According to Declutter the Mind: “Happiness is a positive emotional state. It’s a state that people strive to experience to achieve well-being, peace, and contentment in their life.” In a world often filled with challenges and uncertainties, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of happiness. However, it’s essential to rememb…
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It’s another week to be grateful and thankful! Since this week’s podcast is titled “Circle of Life,” I just couldn’t resist starting out with saying “Hakuna Matata!” For those of you who have seen Disney’s animated movie, “The Lion King”, you know just what I’m talking about. 😉 In the African language of Swahili, “Hakuna Matata” means “no trouble” …
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Episode 26: Practicing Random Acts of Kindness
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6:08Ten weeks ago, I did an episode where I told you about one of my advisors, mentors, colleagues, friends and my sister from another mister Pam Allor. Through the years I have learned so many incredible things from Pam - from teaching and coaching to living life to the fullest. Two of the things that have been a constant learning experience since fir…
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As I have said before, I am very blessed to have some incredible people in my life. One of those amazing people is my BFF for the past “37” years Sue Conner. As I like to say…” She is the Queen of Everything! I am the Princess of quite a lot!” Something that has always been great about our friendship is we balance each other. I can come up with an …
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Episode 24 - "Inspirational and Motivational"
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5:12Over the past year and a half, I have had the honor and privilege to interview “58” people for my podcast: “Rediscovering your Passion and Purpose with Patti”!!! WOW!!!!! What a blessing it has been to meet and talk with these amazing and incredible people! I have titled this week’s episode simply, “Inspirational and Motivational”. Why? Because eve…
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One of my podcast guests was telling me part of her story. A big part of it was about her love for her dog. Sadly, she watched her dog get hit by a car and her beloved fur baby passed away in her arms. As she shared about her love for her dog and the unconditional love she received from her dog, I found myself tearing up and could relate totally wi…
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I am a firm believer that God brings people in and out of our life for specific seasons and reasons! No matter when these special individuals have become a part of my journey, God placed them there for a specific purpose. Those special individuals that God has placed on my life’s journey have inspired me, they motivated me, they encouraged me, they…
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We are talking this week about enjoying the journey! Part of enjoying the journey is about seeing things differently. When we choose to get out of our “bubble” we begin to see people, places, and things differently. It’s about expanding our horizons. Each time I travel and have a new adventure; it’s like my eyes are wide open with all the newness t…
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As Katie Grisson says in this quote: “Life is about the adventures you take and the memories you make. So, travel often and live life with open eyes and an open heart.” Then there is this quote by SLVCWRITER: “Life is meant for spectacular adventures. Let your feet wander, your eyes marvel, and your soul ignite.” I could give you so many more quote…
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I continue to “Live my Best Dash” each day! I must admit that some days are easier than others! As many of you know by now if you are signed up for my weekly newsletters (and if you’re not, you can go to my website: www.pathwayswithpatti.org to sign up) when I sign off on each week’s newsletter, I sign it… ” Here’s to Living Your Best Dash!” I have…
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This week’s podcast will finish up my series on “Don’t Yuck My Wow!” with empowering “words of wisdom”. These nuggets of wisdom will hopefully resonate deep within to remind you of your limitless potential and encourage you to keep pushing forward on your journey towards greatness! Connect with Patti: www.pathwayswithpatti.org…
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For this part 4 in our series of “Don’t Yuck My Wow”, we will be looking at “Spreading the Love”. I have been and continue to be blessed with some remarkable mentors in my life! One of those incredible mentors came into my life as I began my junior year in college. My academic adviser was going on sabbatical to have her baby and that meant I would …
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It’s a great day to have a great day! Life can be tough at times, and we all need a boost of motivation to keep moving forward. This week’s episode title is “Motivation Corner”. I’d like to talk about practical tips, inspiring quotes, and thought-provoking ideas to ignite your inner fire! Let’s unleash our potential, set meaningful goals, and striv…
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This week’s part 2 of “Don’t Yuck My Wow” which I am also calling… “Celebrating the Joys of Life” series looks at “inspiring stories”. I don’t know about you, but I have always been someone who gets inspired by others who share their stories of creating a life of passion and purpose despite life’s roadblocks, detours and challenges! They inspire an…
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I will be sharing a series that I am calling “Don’t Yuck My Wow!” Each week will feature a different look into what this means to me and most importantly how it relates to you and your life’s journey! If you have been following my newsletters and podcasts over the past year and a half (WOW!!! Thank you!!!), hopefully you have noticed that part of m…
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Once again, this week’s podcast was born out of one of my ‘3 am’ wake up times. The following words continued to repeat in my brain…” Let Go, Let God! (You may refer to it as your higher power, spirit, love, infinite intelligence, just to name a few)” Sounds so simple doesn’t it! Is it really that simple? Could it be that simple? I guess it depends…
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Season 1 - Episode 12: "Your Tribe determines Your Vibe!"
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5:46One of the Merriam-Webster dictionary’s definitions of a “vibe” is: to convey a sense of a place, a feeling, etc., and the definition of a tribe is: a group of persons having a common character, occupations or interest. So, I ask you to think about the sense of feeling you put out into the world, your “vibe.” Is it one of openness, acceptance, frie…
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As the infamous motivational speaker Les Brown said, “Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” One of my dreams of being a motivational speaker cannot be a reality as long as I let “Fear” rule my brain and emotions. You won’t be able to accomplish your dreams and goals if you allow fear to rule over you! Connect wi…
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In this episode, I ask you to think about your legacy. What stories will be told about you and the life you lived? What will trigger a thought about you when someone plays a certain song or goes to a certain place or eats a certain homemade chocolate chip cookie? When I give my talk about “Living your best Dash”, one of the things I say: “It’s neve…
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When I retired from teaching seven years ago, I had no idea what my future would hold. I totally put it into God’s hands to guide me. The only real retirement goal I had was knowing at some point I wanted to sell my home and travel the USA full time in my motorhome. Other than that, I had not a clue what else would happen. Teaching had always been …
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Season 1 - Episode 8: "Score one for your Goals!"
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6:49What is it you wish to achieve? Do you want to lose weight, write a book, begin an exercise regiment, travel, or maybe begin a new life? Setting short-term and long-term goals can help you attain the things you wish to achieve. It’s creating a road map with “mile markers” that make those goals a reality. As the incredible motivational speaker Les B…
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Season 1 - Episode 7: "Celebrate Good Times!"
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5:38Celebrating holidays and special occasions create a type of “roadmap” during a person’s lifetime. What do I mean by that you maybe wondering? As I look back over my life, I can see that each special occasion that was celebrated was a type of “mile marker” on my life’s journey. A “steppingstone” to the next level or chapter of life. These celebratio…
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After learning to create a word of intention for the new year, my word was 'grateful'. Throughout that year, I focused on being thankful and grateful for so many things and began to create ways to get family and friends involved as well with "Thankful Thursday Text" messages and 'letters of gratitude'. Get inspired by becoming thankful and grateful…
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So, what would it be that the universe revealed to me today??? “Endings”!!! So, let’s dive into “endings”! Or should I say, “Let’s start at the beginning of endings”??? Since I can remember, I have never really “enjoyed” endings. With that being said, as I thought about what to talk about on this topic and the ideas of what type of endings I would …
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Season 1 - Episode 4: Time fly's when you're having fun!
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6:32How are you doing? I mean really, how are you doing? Just stop and take a moment to think about that. Pause… take a breath…take another breath…listen to your heartbeat…one more breath…how do you feel? How much “time” did that just take to check in with yourself? Thirty seconds, one minute or maybe longer? It all comes down to “time” and the importa…
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Season 1 - Episode 3: Living Your Best DASH!
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5:25Are you living your best life? How about living your best D.A.S.H.? Are you Daring to Achieve a Successful and Happy life? These 5 minutes of PMA will help you to look at what it means to be living every single day to the fullest! This episode is a call to stay alive in spirit, to continuously pursue growth, joy, and purpose! Don't just go through …
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For us to “live our best dash,” we need to examine our attitude. Is it an attitude of gratitude or solitude? Do those around us want to be a part of our journey? Or do you find you are doing your life’s journey alone and lonely? We all know someone whose attitude is NOT worth catching!!! Hopefully when we find ourselves with those individuals, we t…
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"Five Minutes of PMA with Patti - Season 1: Episode 1
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6:03Welcome to "Five Minutes of Positive Mental Attitude with Patti," a podcast dedicated to infusing your day with a burst of positivity, inspiration, and motivation in just five minutes. In our very first episode, "Living Your Best Life," Patti dives into simple yet powerful strategies to help you embrace your full potential, cultivate a positive min…
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Season 4 - Episode 20: "Transforming Pain into Purpose" with Lindsey Preece
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48:58Lindsey Preece is a highly accomplished professional with a deep commitment to holistic healing and over 22 years of experience as a registered nurse. She runs a successful online physical health and mental wellness business, empowering individuals on their transformative journey towards well-being. Lindsey's expertise extends beyond the traditiona…
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Season 4 - Episode 19: "From the Waiting Room to the Recovery Room" with Alma Thomas
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44:11Alma Collins Thomas is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse range of expertise. She is an ordained Minister, Educator, Motivational Speaker, Playwright, and Author. Alma holds two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in Human Services with a concentration in Children and Families and another in Christian Studies. She is also a Bible School T…
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Season 4 - Episode 18: "Inner Peace" with Radavie
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45:32Radavie is a servant of Inner Peace and an emissary of messages from the Divine Sparks, the essence of our soul. She considers her childhood wounds to be a blessing as they have enabled her to empathize with the tribulations of the human condition. Her mission is to keep her soul’s agreement to help others to live in inner peace. She ardently serve…
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Season 4 - Episode 17: "The Smash Through Mentor" with Debora J. Hollick
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1:01:52Introducing Debora J. Hollick, Speaker, Multi-time International #1 Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Sales Trainer & Productivity Facilitator. She helps businesses and professionals achieve remarkable results. Her unique approach will help you create a selfie of a different sort, shifting your thoughts and boosting productivity to new heights. In…
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Season 4 - Episode 16: "Soul Garden Party" with Celia Barsby
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1:12:44Celia Barsby is a Creative Visionary and now your personal Cosmic Soul Guide. Celia creates a safe space for women seeking inner joy and connection to their own wisdom. You can find your passion for living in creative flow with the Universe and recalibrate your life to become vibrant and magical, full of self-discovery and purpose. Your Soul Struct…
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Season 4 - Episode 15: "Expanding Human Consciousness" with Priscilla Hanley
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1:01:22Priscilla Hanley is a former U.S. Army soldier who previously served on Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. She is now the Founder and Owner of Pristine Soul Healing LLC. Priscilla is the podcast host for the Resiliency of the Human Spirit Podcast. She is also a women's forgiveness and transformation coach, as well as a Reiki Master. Priscil…
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Season 4 - Episode 14: "Turning Challenges into Empowerment" with Anissa Bass
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58:01Anissa Marie Bass, a captivating actress, author, model, army veteran, and influential speaker, threads resilience and inspiration through her diverse journey. Featured in esteemed publications and Wendy Williams interviews, her impact spans artistry and purpose. With cinematic roles like "Bondage" and production acumen in "Lovers Lane," her streng…
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Season 4 - Episode 13: "Acts of Kindness" with Marianne Ambrose
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46:17Marianne Ambrose is an Author and Apple App Game Developer of The Acts of Kindness Series. Books, coloring books online. The Acts of Kindness Series are written for Animation movies with Sign Language Characters (200 Folkmanis Puppets) with soundtrack by Lucie & The Perfect Wave. Marianne's book's topics include Global Topics, Ocean Clean Up, Antib…
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Season 4 - Episode: 12 - "I love you just because I can" with Shalonda Williams-Lynard
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1:17:27Shalonda is known as The Nspirational Treasure. A name that brings her entire purpose, each gift, and role she plays under one name. She is an award winning and best selling author, an award winning Inspirational speaker, teacher, and Life Coach. She was awarded the Inspiring Impact Leadership Award through KSound Media Group as a testimony to her …
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