Becoming Divergent - Planting Communal Seeds

Letters to Self

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1864693/fan_mail/new] In this episode, host, Elle Bottrell discusses the power and lost art of letter writing. In particular, she discusses the dynamic power of writing or recording letters to yourself - letters to love, notice and celebrate growth, hype, encourage, and care for yourself. Have you tried letters to yourself? Enjoy! Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell] -------- Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell [https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell] Or by sharing and subscribing. ~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter [https://thelyhlnewsletter.beehiiv.com]" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" [https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Shit-Elizabeth-Sierra-Bottrell/dp/B0B65JHLSB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L0UUNKP8FX15&keywords=elizabeth%20bottrell%20holy%20shit&qid=1657552388&s=books&sprefix=elizabeth%20bottrell%20holy%20shit%2Cstripbooks%2C100&sr=1-1] - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative.  ------- Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell. May you always see the blessing.

Tyler Eng

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1864693/fan_mail/new] Tyler Eng - physical therapist, educator and former colleague (as well as student) of Elle’s - helps people with running injuries, crush personal records, and be happy.  They have a lively chat and discuss the following, plus more: * Choose your own adventure books and video games * The path of injuries leading to helping others * Identity crisis * Reaching goals * Learning to love running * Rehabbing running injuries * The power of encouragement and peer support * The power of belonging * Fulfillment  * Privilege and the need for policies to better care for the health of all * Barriers to health - environmental, physical safety, finances, social support, food scarcity * Climate change * Navigating Fatherhood / parenthood * Strength training for life - building foundation for decades * Importance of training power * Fall prevention  * Habit formation * Missing aspects of healthcare * Investing in social relationships * Integration in healthcare systems * Bio-psycho-social model of patient care * Integration within individuals Want to connect with Tyler or learn more about his work?  You can find him on Instagram: @tylereng or on his website: movespacept.com [http://movespacept.com/] Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell] -------- Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell [https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell] Or by sharing and subscribing. ~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter [https://thelyhlnewsletter.beehiiv.com]" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" [https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Shit-Elizabeth-Sierra-Bottrell/dp/B0B65JHLSB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L0UUNKP8FX15&keywords=elizabeth%20bottrell%20holy%20shit&qid=1657552388&s=books&sprefix=elizabeth%20bottrell%20holy%20shit%2Cstripbooks%2C100&sr=1-1] - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative.  ------- Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell. May you always see the blessing.

Patience

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1864693/fan_mail/new] Welcome, join Elle Bottrell as she invites you into a discussion exploring patience.  Along the way, she incorporates themes such as shame, compassion, LYHLing (living your healthiest life), calling and vocation versus work and career, societal pressure, impatience, self-worth, comparison, suffering, fast food, dieting, physical health, U.S. global influence, Guatemala, IMA School for Girls, delight, and presence. You can learn more about IMA at www.imausa.org. Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell] -------- Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell [https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell] Or by sharing and subscribing. ~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter [https://thelyhlnewsletter.beehiiv.com]" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" [https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Shit-Elizabeth-Sierra-Bottrell/dp/B0B65JHLSB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L0UUNKP8FX15&keywords=elizabeth%20bottrell%20holy%20shit&qid=1657552388&s=books&sprefix=elizabeth%20bottrell%20holy%20shit%2Cstripbooks%2C100&sr=1-1] - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative.  ------- Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell. May you always see the blessing.

Amie McNee

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1864693/fan_mail/new] Writer, author, speaker, and advocate for artists, powerhouse Amie McNee, blasts into the LYHL Podcast with loads of unapologetic truth, encouragement, and a cry for your art. Over the course of the delightful conversation she repeatedly leaves Elle silent while she processes how her body is reacting to the profundity and enthusiasm of Amie's generous offering. Their discussion includes: * The difficulty of following art as a  calling * Thriving as different than optimization * The creative act helps us connect to one another * Artists are revolutionaries * What is art * My book, “Holy Shit,” as rebellious and revolutionary  * Her book: “We Need Your Art” * How to thrive in your art - dealing with shame, perfectionism, imposter syndrome and beyond  * The link between shame, depression, resilience, and creativity  * Trusting your inner voice * Embodied emotions * Time continuum  * Internal family systems - Martha Beck * Talking to our inner child * Distrusting your body * Cultural influences to our actions and beliefs * Self-coronation * Choosing yourself and not waiting for others to choose you * Rebel Queen  * Medieval sexual behavior * Colonialism * White Supremacy You can find her TedTalk and books at: https://www.amiemcnee.com [https://www.amiemcnee.com] On instagram she is: @inspiredtowrite She has shared meaningful conversations with the likes of Anne Lammott, Julia Cameron, Alex Elle, Jay Shetty, Martha Beck, and Cheryl Strayed. Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell] -------- Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell [https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell] Or by sharing and subscribing. ~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter [https://thelyhlnewsletter.beehiiv.com]" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" [https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Shit-Elizabeth-Sierra-Bottrell/dp/B0B65JHLSB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L0UUNKP8FX15&keywords=elizabeth%20bottrell%20holy%20shit&qid=1657552388&s=books&sprefix=elizabeth%20bottrell%20holy%20shit%2Cstripbooks%2C100&sr=1-1] - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative.  ------- Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell. May you always see the blessing.

Becoming Divergent - Planting Communal Seeds

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1864693/fan_mail/new] Elle invites to you join her personal “Becoming Divergent” journey - including youtube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@BecomingDivergent], newsletter [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_header&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXR5VVdzcGRKdWt0QkhoTmZHQ0tPcm5meHBFQXxBQ3Jtc0ttNUhHX0JUMmtZM1FDUjNNZUVKd24wM1loUXFyUUdCcXB0MXQ1V2EzZFpiV1JfN25zR05RRzZ1bFdnNTlGN3pDYXhKc3FDUmJRR3hyRkRyX0hETm5kdWtQN0ZRcXBVb2V4b2dBQWRUbTJydS1MOTFDRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbecoming-divergent.beehiiv.com%2Fsubscribe], and instagram [https://www.instagram.com/becoming.divergent/].  Elle shares about recent experiences that highlight the importance of community.  She discusses: * Crying * Healing in community  * Integrated living * Sharing emotions * The impact of your life on others * Allowing what is to happen * The power of participation  * The impact of not resisting * Planting and nurturing relational seeds * Jonathan Feingold’s focus on community  * Distractions of social media and advertising * Being a highly sensitive person * Emotional pain * Belonging  * Our lives are our greatest lesson * Our lives are our greatest creative act * The power of asking * Learning and practicing what you want * Pruning friendships  * The magic of connection shared in the “Oh the People You’ll Meet” story series Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell] -------- Your support is invaluable. You can contribute financially to The LYHL Podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell [https://ko-fi.com/theellebottrell] Or by sharing and subscribing. ~ Join Elle's newsletter "The LYHL Newsletter [https://thelyhlnewsletter.beehiiv.com]" ~ Buy Elle's book: "Holy Shit" [https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Shit-Elizabeth-Sierra-Bottrell/dp/B0B65JHLSB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L0UUNKP8FX15&keywords=elizabeth%20bottrell%20holy%20shit&qid=1657552388&s=books&sprefix=elizabeth%20bottrell%20holy%20shit%2Cstripbooks%2C100&sr=1-1] - Musings and self-reflections of a de-constructed Christian faith from the lived experience of a female, undercover feminist, mid-life crisis-er, and likely mystic contemplative.  ------- Videos of the conversations are available on YouTube and other videos Elle has created including poems, photography, "how-to" videos, outdoor and nature exploration. Look for @theellebottrell. You can also find Elle on IG at the same handle: @theellebottrell. May you always see the blessing.