Victoria Ponders

Podcast Friday – Plus!

Being vulnerable is a tough thing.  Having a buddy to travel with as you peel back the layers and engage in self-disclosure is a joy and a blessing and those two words describe my friend, Wynne Leon perfectly. She’s a joy and a blessing, for sure!

This week, not only did we have a thoughtful chat – reflected in our podcast about keeping secrets – but Wynne and I had the good fortune of visiting with our friends from Revel Eleven as we offered our thoughts about creativity, writing and resilience.

If you didn’t have a chance to tune in live, the event is available here if you’d like to watch. We love feedback and input – thanks in advance.

Happy Friday…Happy Podcast…and Workshop Friday. 

All the best,

Vicki ❤

Search (and subscribe!) for Sharing the Heart of the Matter on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or Pocket Casts OR Listen to on Anchor Episode 52: Unlocking Secrets

Transcript for Episode 52 of the podcast

Links for this Episode:

Episode 52: Unlocking Secrets on Anchor

Cultivating Creativity and Resilience – Workshop with Revel Eleven

Wynne’s post about her dad’s formula for success: Fatherly Wisdom

Vicki’s post about the 10-5 rule: Sunny Sonny

Wynne’s personal blog: Surprised by Joy

Vicki’s recently released book: Surviving Sue

Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith

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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!

33 responses to “Podcast Friday – Plus!”

  1. drgeraldstein Avatar
    drgeraldstein

    I just briefly looked at the beginning of your Revel Eleven podcast. It made me realize that I might have misunderstood the idea of “secrets,” assuming they were private intimacies rather than “tricks” or little-known paths to accomplishment. Well, the latter are worth knowing, too, for sure, and you and Wynne are just the people to speak authoritatively about them.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I follow you entirely…yes, yes. Terrific point. Talking about ‘secrets’ — context matters! Thank you so much, Dr. Stein. 🥰

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  2. David Avatar
    David

    I appreciated the opportunity to be part of the workshop. And, I’m still processing what it means for me. I’m challenged by the encouragement to give another try at my long hand writing “skills”. I know the research is sound.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      We were thrilled to see you there, David and I felt terrible that your excellent question about longhand didn’t get a proper response…the idea that doodling or scribbling and ‘mind mapping’ can serve the same purpose to generate ideas and loosen ourselves up. It was a gem of a question and a great point. If the writing doesn’t work for you, join me in my endless doodling. (We can compare our silly sketches!) 🥰😜🥰

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      1. David Avatar
        David

        Hah! My sketches would be silly indeed. Pretty sure most first graders can doodle better. 🤣

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Same!!! But I can generate some interesting ideas…and I bet you can, too. If nothing else, mine make me giggle. Childlike! Yes! 😜

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    2. Wynne Leon Avatar
      Wynne Leon

      It was so fun to see you at the event, David! Thanks for joining us – it means a lot!

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      1. David Avatar
        David

        😊

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  3. Awakening Wonders Avatar
    Awakening Wonders

    Another amazing podcast loaded full of heartfelt “secrets”! Thank you!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Mary! Appreciate you for listening…and for your enthusiasm! 🥰❤️🥰

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  4. Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader) Avatar
    Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader)

    Loved the workshop! It was so great to see you and I wrote down several nuggets to ponder.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks, Michelle! Cheers to pondering! 🥰

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  5. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
    WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

    “Being vulnerable is a tough thing.” The truest words I’ve seen today. Wow, love today’s podcast, so very helpful!!!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Wow…that’s some high praise right there — coming from one of my favorite truth-tellers — YOU. Thanks, Brian. Wynne and I are grateful for your support and listening ears. 🥰

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      1. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
        WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

        So glad to hear all the praise everyone has for Wynne and your workshop. Well deserved. Really cool.

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Thank you so much! 🥰

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    2. Wynne Leon Avatar
      Wynne Leon

      Brian, you are so encouraging. Thank you!

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  6. E.A. Wickham Avatar
    E.A. Wickham

    I enjoyed the workshop. I hope you and Wynne continue spreading your thoughts on resilience and creativity.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks, Elizabeth — appreciate you for joining us and for your feedback and encouragement! 🥰🥰🥰

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      1. E.A. Wickham Avatar
        E.A. Wickham

        👍🏼

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    2. Wynne Leon Avatar
      Wynne Leon

      It was so lovely to see you there, Elizabeth! Comforting to see familiar faces and we really appreciate your support and encouragement!

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      1. E.A. Wickham Avatar
        E.A. Wickham

        I felt the same way seeing you and Vicki!

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        1. Wynne Leon Avatar
          Wynne Leon

          ❤ ❤ ❤

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  7. Dave Williams Avatar
    Dave Williams

    Congrats on the new podcast episode and the workshop!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you! 😉

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  8. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    Being vulnerable is difficult and in my observation about blogging, it is the inability to allow yourself to be vulnerable that derails many bloggers. Gotta be real if’n you’re going to be a blogger worth knowing.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh how I love that observation, Ally. Thank you for that. I think you’re right — it’s hard to sustain the effort if we aren’t being true to ourselves. Xo! 🥰

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    2. Wynne Leon Avatar
      Wynne Leon

      Wow, that observation rings so true, Ally. I hadn’t figured out why some stay and some go so thank you for putting that together for me!

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  9. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    Dear Vicki – it is so fun, emboldening, and amazing to talk and work with you always. Thank you so much for being my friend that encourages big and brave things!! Love you, dear friend!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Ah…thank you, Wynne! 🥰🥰🥰

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      1. Wynne Leon Avatar
        Wynne Leon

        ❤ ❤ ❤

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  10. Ab Avatar
    Ab

    Thanks for the recording of your workshop. I bookmarked it and look forward to listening to both your and Wynne’s advice on writing and life! 💕🙏

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Yay! Thank you for that, Ab. Can’t wait to hear what you think…whatever we’re learning, it’s built on a foundation of friendship and a ‘better together’ philosophy. Appreciate you for being a dear one in our circle. xo! 🥰

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