Victoria Ponders

Podcast Friday! The Next Good Thing

Wynne and I love a thought-provoking chat with our friend, Dr. Gerald Stein.  This – our 60th episode – marks the sixth time we’ve enjoyed learning from one of our favorite podcast guests.

Maybe it’s the introspectiveness that arrives when Spring dances before us in the Northern Hemisphere.  Opportunity and new life; longer days and time to reflect?  Renewal vibes, for sure.

This episode is full of ‘tune up’ potential.  Insights from Dr. Stein about seeing into the future, leaning into lessons about patterns, predictions and personal responsibility. 

Of all the resonant bits, as I listened back to our conversation this morning, one reminder will stick with me: Life is full of risk and navigating with friends, finding our people, makes the road joyful.

I love it when Wynne and Dr. Stein talk about agency and opportunity – despite all that might be wrong with the world. Look for the “next good thing”.  Aspire to BE the next good thing…not just for ourselves but for the greater good.

Thank you so much for joining us.

Vicki 😊

Search (and subscribe!) for Sharing the Heart of the Matter on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or Pocket Casts OR Listen to on Anchor Episode 60: The Perils of Prediction With Dr. Gerald Stein

Transcript for Episode 60 of the podcast

Links for this Episode:

Episode 60: The Perils of Prediction With Dr. Gerald Stein on Anchor

Dr. Gerald Stein’s Blog: Dr. Gerald Stein

Don’t be too sure of yourself: Why We aren’t Good at Predictions by Dr. Gerald Stein

Other podcast episodes with Dr. Stein:

Episode 46: Being Your Own Best Friend With Dr. Gerald Stein – Part I

Episode 47: Being Your Own Best Friend With Dr. Gerald Stein – Part II

Episode 37: The Waiting Game with Dr. Gerald Stein

Episode 29: Accidental Philanthropists with Dr. Gerald Stein

Episode 20: The Art of the Interview with Dr. Gerald Stein

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Victoria

Hi — I’m Vicki and I’m a big believer in the power of connection – taking time to share what matters most. I love pondering…thinking about work, family and home life and I enjoy blogging about all of it. Cheers!

26 responses to “Podcast Friday! The Next Good Thing”

  1. drgeraldstein Avatar
    drgeraldstein

    Thank you for your abundant kindness, Vicki. You and Wynne bring out the best in all of us.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh, I don’t know about that. I think it’s the synergy…talking with wonderful guests just like you. Thank you again! 😊

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  2. beth Avatar
    beth

    ❤

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  3. Jane Fritz Avatar
    Jane Fritz

    Aspire to be the next good thing, now there’s a goal to aspire to! 😊

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Jane! I think you’re already there, my friend. 🥰

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      1. Jane Fritz Avatar
        Jane Fritz

        Aww, thank you, Vicki! 🥰

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          🥰

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  4. Deb Avatar
    Deb

    Hard to believe this is #60. Congrats to all of you 🙂

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Xo! 🥰

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  5. Ab Avatar
    Ab

    I really like the two points made around we all have a part to play in repairing the world. And as someone navigating recent family loss, I found Dr Stein’s point around something is infinitely lost when someone is gone, especially the example of the last person that knew Christ. A compelling thought for this Good Friday too!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I’m with you. Dr. Stein’s point…it’s not something I’d ever thought of. All of those ‘last moments’ and the meaning the hold. Slowing down to see it all, feel it and hold the memories. Especially in the face of losses – just as you’ve experienced recently. Compelling, indeed. Thank you, Ab. Big hugs! 💕

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    2. Wynne Leon Avatar
      Wynne Leon

      Funny about the Good Friday debut of this clip, Ab. I hadn’t put that together either!

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  6. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    Love that you pulled out that sentence about friendship, Vicki! So grateful to be doing these ventures with you, my dear friend!! ❤ ❤ ❤

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Ditto…to infinity and beyond!
      🥰❤️🥰

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  7. deborah wenzler farris Avatar
    deborah wenzler farris

    Yes, I was driving as I listened and will go back and listen again but was struck as well by these two points. First, the importance of making friends as we face the future. Isolation is not good. And second, what we lose when someone with certain experiences dies. A lot of food for thought. And inspiration for writing! Thanks ladies. ❤️❤️

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Deb – so much – for listening and for connecting with those nuggets. I agree…friends (and yep – I absolutely include blogging/virtual friends) are a delight. Especially when we can trade ideas and points of inspiration. Thanks for being just that for me, my talented writing friend. 🥰

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      1. deborah wenzler farris Avatar
        deborah wenzler farris

        Ditto! ❤️❤️

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          🥰

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  8. Dave Williams Avatar
    Dave Williams

    I’ve enjoyed listening to Dr. Stein’s wisdom in your past episodes, and I’ll certainly give this new episode a listen 🙂 Also: that’s a cool, groovy illustration at the top of your post!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks much, Dave. Dr. Stein surely makes me think, think, think!
      (Thanks, too, for the mention of the graphic — Wynne and I are in tinkering mode about designs for podcast promotion and more…it seems like the more colorful and groovy images get more attention wherever we post them…not scientific… but interesting to play around. Love hearing input from a talented artist, author, designer friend — YOU!) 🌞😉🌞

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  9. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
    WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

    “Life is full of risk and navigating with friends, finding our people, makes the road joyful.” I’m struck by the challenge and the feeling we get inside when we find “our people.” The challenges seem to melt away, they’re so much more manageable. It’s such a small but huge thing all at the same time. Kind of crazy.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I agree…a kind of ease that is so lovely and cherished when we are lucky enough to find our peeps. Thank you so much, Brian! 🥰

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  10. Awakening Wonders Avatar
    Awakening Wonders

    You three continue to inspire me with your wisdom!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Mary! 🥰

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  11. cheryloreglia Avatar
    cheryloreglia

    This sounds fabulous, I’m off to listen! 💕C

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Ah! Thank you! 🥰

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