26. Your Mood Boosting Fun List! // 13 Ideas To Get Started

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WELCOME TO EPISODE 26. OF GET YOUR HEART ON!

This episode is all about making your very own Mood Boosting Fun List! – Oh, Yeah! You totally want one right?!

Tune in to find out 13 ideas of what’s on my list at the moment to get the wheels spining and ready for you to make yours!

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Then make sure to grab your free printable by downloading right here! And let me know what’s on your list! I’d love to hear from you!

Woo Hoo! Let’s Go!
:)gia

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25. Spotlight : with Asha Dornfest // Author and Engaged Citizen

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WELCOME TO EPISODE 25. OF GET YOUR HEART ON!

“Political engagement doesn’t have to be a grand gesture it can literally be small actions that people take an hour in a week or even just once that they can fit into their regular life. – There are lots and lots of ways to have an impact “ – Asha Dornfest

It’s Guest Feature time on Get Your Heart On – Who’s ready?!

In this Spotlight episode, I can’t wait for you to meet today’s truly inspiring, go-getter guest Asha Dornfest!

I know you’re going to be so fired up after today’s episode and ready to get that big heart of yours into some serious democracy action!

Asha Dornfest is a writer, podcaster, and community builder. She’s the author, most recently, of PARENT HACKS, 134 Genius Shortcuts for Life with Kids. – – –

She’s the co-host of the Edit Your Life podcast, and the parent of two almost-adults. She’s currently working to spread the word about Democracy Club, a model for political participation that’s as fun and easy as a book club.

Asha lives in Portland, Oregon with her family.

Today, In this Spotlight feature, we’re going to be talking about all the tangible, step by step ways we can help play a part in our democracy, no matter how you feel about politics or which candidates you support.– Plus we’ll be talking self-care, community building, and why it all matters….

Ok, Let’s go!

HIGHLIGHTS // SHOW NOTES

00:35 Forward
3:23 Introduction
9:20 Getting to know Asha: Hobbies, Interests
12:00 Work Backstory leading up to where she is today
17:45 How Asha got started with grassroots democracy work via an online community she created called Persisters PDX as a way to gather friends to lobby congressional representatives.
23:00 The Democracy Club Overview – A book club, but for democracy.
27:00 Having fun and energy while doing big important work
30:00 The Democracy Club // The Details + The Benefits + Sample Ideas of what you could do in your club.
37:00 Voting – How to register? Should you vote by mail? How to help friends.
39:00 Does my vote matter? What if my favorite candidate didn’t get picked? Asha shares her thoughts.
41:30 How to talk to friends or family about politics?
43:20 What else could I do to help with the election coming up this November?
45:00 Asha’s top 2 self-care tips + How to keep going when BIG THINGS happen?
52:38 1 way to Pay it Forward
53:50 Wrap up

GET YOUR HEART ON // CALL TO ACTION

Omg, how much do you love this sign? Want one? You can order here.

In every Spotlight episode, I’m going to ask my guest if there’s one way we can collectively Get Our Hearts On to help them to help someone or pay it forward right now.

Are you ready to help Asha spread some Super Love?! – Heck YES!

Then join in to Get Your Heart On by participating in a meal train or cooking your fav dish, baked goods or yummy treat to share with someone! I think my mouth is watering already! 🙂

And / Or put little notes in your neighbor’s mailbox and offer to drop off their ballots on election day!

Asha with her dad Jagdish

RESOURCES // LINKS // GOODIES

Asha, Thank you so much for spending your time with us today and for openly sharing your work and personal stories. This was so informative and positive and helpful!

I have to say I was kind of giggling at myself while researching for this episode wondering what the heck I was doing talking about politics and democracy as it’s not typically my comfort zone – but you made it so easy and not intimidating and supportive!!

And Thank YOU to everyone who joined us today…. I hope you are even more inspired and ready to share your big amazing heart with others in your own beautiful way.

Let’s Go!
: ) gia

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24. The Scoop. The Real + All Things Puzzles

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WELCOME TO EPISODE 24. OF GET YOUR HEART ON!

I’m so excited to get back to you this week! YAY!

This episode is all about catching you up, filling you in and puzzles!

  1. Puzzles – What kind of puzzle maker are you? What does that say about your personality? A family tradition.
  2. I’ll answer the one question I keep getting asked – Why did I push pause on the show?
  3. The Real. I’ll share a personal story with you about something unexpected that I experienced during quarantine while I was sick.
  4. Heartwork. When it’s hard and how to keep going.
  5. PLUS find out about our NEW Instagram community! – Come join us!

Push play to listen then message or DM me to let me know your biggest takeaway + how can I most help you right now. Enjoy!

HIGHLIGHTS // SHOW NOTES

1:00 Intro + Join our new incline community
3:00 Latest Scoop // Sami
4:50 Puzzles – Do you like to make puzzles? What kind of puzzle maker are you?
10:30 A family tradition
12:15 Why I pushed paused on the show
15:00 What I wished I could be doing but couldn’t
16:20 The Real: Something I went through when I got sick : grief/death – getting help
21:00 The hard stuff in life
22:45 It can be hard to keep going…
23:00 Puzzle: metaphors + wrap up

Here’s Sami in her little red wagon! Thanks for all the love 🙂

Don’t forget to let me know what kind of puzzle maker you are?! I’m dying to know!

Big Hugs,
: ) gia

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23. Spotlight: with Angela Scott // How To Take Action Even In Stressful Times

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WELCOME TO EPISODE 23. OF GET YOUR HEART ON!

This a time for us to explore who we are and what gifts we bring to table. Everyone has a gift. And everyone’s gift looks different. You’d be amazed on your gift and how you can utilize that to make change.

Angela Scott

In this Spotlight feature, I’m so excited to introduce you to Angela Scott. Angela is the Bayview YMCA Associate director of workforce development for youth between the ages of 18-24 as well as a career coach.

In this episode, she’s shares with us the full scoop and all the details about two direct impact events she helped put together during “shelter in place” that made a difference in her community. As well as lots of ideas and tips on how to keep moving forward and to work efficiently even during stressful times.

So good and so needed right?! Push play to join us!

HIGHLIGHTS // SHOW NOTES

  • Getting to know Angela and more about the work that she’s currently doing.
  • Online Job Fair Event: The Who, What, When Where and Why
  • Juneteenth Celebration + Agave Boxes
  • Anti-racism revolution: Pick your lane.
  • Why she chooses to help others. And one heartfelt story of how a teacher made a difference in her life.
  • Her thoughts about self-care and what to do if you’re someone who pushes until the Crash and Burn hits.
  • And so much more!

RESOURCES // LINKS // ALL THAT GOOD STUFF

Juneteenth Celebration Event // Agave Boxes
  • Online Job Fair Event : Bayview YMCA on IG : Follow, Job Fair Wednesdays, 4:00pm PST
  • What is Juneteenth? NYTIMES story here
  • Juneteenth Event : Agave box – Watch the Video
  • Angela Scott Email : coachangelascott(at)gmail.com
  • Angela Scott – Instagram Say hello + follow along!

Angela, Thank you so much for spending your time with us today and for sharing a few fantastic examples of how we could help in our communities and for being so open to sharing part of your story and huge heart with all of us.

And Big Shout out to everyone listening for sharing your time with us today.  I hope you are even more excited and ready to spread some love and make a difference in your own unique way….

Because we are more than ready for you. 

Let’s Go!
: ) gia

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Episode 22. Smile + Wave // A Short Story

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EPISODE 22. OF GET YOUR HEART ON!

I’m smiling and waving to you from San Francisco! Heeeey!

Wanna join me in spreading some joy & happy?! Heck yeah, you do!

Here”s how…

1. Push play on the latest episode of ‘Get Your Heart On’ podcast #22 (link in bio) where I share a short 7 min feel-good story with you about a happy stranger I met on the a few years ago…
2. Take a pic of you smiling & waving!
3. Post it! Share it! And tag me so we can spread some love & happy together!
4. Invite a friend or two or three to join us!

Ready, set, go!

Much Love,
🙂 gia


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Episode 21. Back in Action + Episode Recap

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EPISODE 21. OF GET YOUR HEART ON!

Welcome back and HELLO if this is your first time listening to ‘Get Your Heart On’ – The Show! YAY!

Push play to join me for a quick episode recap/round up to let you know what’s already recorded and waiting for you while I get things back up and runnin’ regularly again! Lots of good stuff to come 🙂

Push Play!

EPISODE RECAP // ROUND UP!

SPOTLIGHT FEATURES: Guest episodes //
20. Spotlight : with Dr. Martha Jo Atkins // – End of life counselor + Mentor + filmmaker – Shining A Hopeful Light On Death
09. Spotlight : with Paul Crowell // The Dog Food Man // The founder of Project Open Paw
04. Spotlight : with Bobby Manglona // Because, it’s The Right Thing To Do

HOW-TOS + TAKING ACTION //
15. The Kickstart List – Grab your copy of the free printable
14. Giving Back 101 // Heart-Work
13. Little Hidden Notes of Love // Wanna Play?
05. 9 Quick + Easy, Last-minute Gift Ideas That Literally Make A Difference

SELF CARE + CLARITY + FOCUS //
18. Want To Feel Better? Give These Ideas A Try
17. How-To Find Calm In Chaos // And Please Don’t Jump – COVID hit
11. Calling in Sick 
10. Time For A Break-cation? Do This
16. Happy New Year! – Take-Two

STORY + THOUGHTS + FEEL GOOD //
12. Between the Seats // A Story – music – not in my book….
06. Imagine If… – goosebumps <3
19. JOY // Find it. Spread it. Bring it

THE REAL + CURRENT EVENTS + ABOUT ME //
07. THE REAL // Plus 3 Things I’m Grateful For Right Now
08. Australia Is On Fire // 6 Ways You Can Help
03. A little bit About Me and Why I’m Here // A Conversation with Debbie Reber

And that’s a wrap go check out whatever sounds good to you right now and know that there’s so much more good to come…

Pop me a FB message, or send me a DM I’d love to hear from you.

So much Love…
:)gia

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20. Spotlight : with Dr. Martha Jo Atkins // End Of Life Counselor

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WELCOME TO EPISODE 20. OF GET YOUR HEART ON!

“My invitation to people is to see what they can learn so they can be present in a different way and maybe set the fear aside a little bit and just BE there” – Dr.Martha Jo Atkins

In this Spotlight feature, I’m super excited for you to meet today’s guest, I know you’re gonna love…. whose specialty is, death and dying – I bet you didn’t see that coming?!

Dr. Martha Jo Atkins wishes we didn’t make dying so complicated.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Coach, and author, Dr. Atkins teaches about dying and grief with gentleness and humor. For 30 years, she has worked with people at end-of-life and the ones who love them. She is the author of the book Signpost Of Dying, and her TEDx talk on this subject has more than a million views.

Offering in-person and online education and retreats to individuals and groups, Dr. Atkins helps people around the world learn about dying and how the experience of caring for a dying loved one can be connective, rich, peaceful and, above all, full of Love. — Yes, please…and how amazing is that?!

“Used with Guest’s permission, from Abode Contemplative Care for the Dying.”

Martha Jo not only has one of the most fascinating careers and is creating invaluable work in the world, she also has the most kind, genuine heart.

Today, we’ll be talking about extraordinary experiences at end of life and the language of dying and how to create less fear around death. Martha Jo has some fascinating stories and research to share with us, her work is truly educational and inspiring and she’s got a fantastic sense of humor to go right along with it

Quick reminder // this is going to be a longer episode as all my spotlight features typically are. Feel free to listen to it all at once or break it into two parts. So grab your fav beverage of choice, kickback somewhere cozy, and we’d be delighted if you’d join us… Push play!

HIGHLIGHTS // SHOW NOTES

4:00 Introduction + What she’s currently up to
6:00 Filmmaking with Inner View
10:50 In her own words: What do you do?
12:00 How she got started as a death researcher + her own personal experiences with death, dying and healing
15:40 What led to starting the nonprofit, The Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas
20:30 Why she cares so much about creating less fear around dying
23:30 A process/exercise to bring yourself back to the center
25:20 The Deathbed phenomenon + Stories + How to support your loved ones in the dying process
40:55 Near-death experiences
45:55 Hallucinations vs visions
50:40 A few ideas of how to help someone during grief
53:10 Self Care tips for the big-hearted
57:27 Pay it Forward

GET YOUR HEART ON // CALL TO ACTION

In every Spotlight episode, I’m going to ask my guest if there’s one way we can collectively Get Our Hearts On to help them to help someone or pay it forward right now.


Are you ready to help Jo Boxer (seriously how cute is he?:)) and Martha Jo spread some Super Love?! – Heck YES!

Then join in to Get Your Heart On by sharing mini gift cards with somebody who’s especially kind or helpful or makes you laugh.

All you gotta do is keep an eye out for the good and look for the helpers and connect with this little kind gesture.

P.S. Don’t forget to have fun with it!

RESOURCES // LINKS // GOODIES

Martha Jo, Thank you so much for this much-needed conversation and for shining a hopeful light for us today on a topic that’s not often talked about yet is so important. Big hugs + so much love to you all that you continue to do. And Thank YOU to everyone who joined us today….

I hope you are even more inspired and ready to share your big amazing heart with others in your own beautiful way.

Much Love,
: ) gia

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Episode 19. JOY – Find it. Spread it. Bring it.

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EPISODE 19. OF GET YOUR HEART ON!

This episode is all about JOY. Triple joy as a matter of fact.

Joy, it’s literally in the cards.
Tune in to see what I’m talking about!

Push Play!

Joy.

Find it.
Spread it.
Bring it.

And here’s the original Chia Pet commercial I was talking about! Do you remember these? And that song?! HA!

Let me know how you added Joy into your life this week? Pop me a FB message, or send me a DM I’d love to hear from you.

Super Smiles,
:)gia

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Episode 18. Want To Feel Better? Give These Ideas A Try

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EPISODE 18. OF GET YOUR HEART ON!

Are you feeling unsettled or anxious and kinda all over the place with everything that’s happening as we navigate life in Cornonavirus-land? Yeah, me too. 

Push play to spend a little time with me as I share a few ideas of what I’m doing to feel better right now with the hopes that they’ll help you too!

HIGHLIGHTS // SHOW NOTES

#1 Social Physical Distancing
#2 Online Community (see ideas below)
#3 Getting away from information overload
#4 Creating Downtime
#5 Thought Exercise
#6 Big-heart Reminders
#7 Love Zaps – Sign up below or right here!

ONLINE COMMUNITY + HAPPENINGS //

Here are the links to my super awesome friends that I mention on the show. Check out what they’re up to and join in whatever feels good and looks fun to you…and for sure reach out and say hello!

One Simple Wish // Is offering free laptops to help with virtual learning for anyone who is in foster care or ever has been.  – So amazing!

If you want my weekly little ZAPS OF LOVE you can sign up right here – YAY! 

Super Hugs,
:)gia

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Episode 17. How-To Find Calm In Chaos // And Please Don’t Jump

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EPISODE 17. OF GET YOUR HEART ON!

During this unsettling time with the coronavirus, I want to not only offer support and connection but also some simple ways to help you find calm in the chaos. 

In the second half of this episode, I also share a brief story with you about someone who was considering ending their life. If you or someone you know is need of help please call and share The National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255). 

You are not alone. 
We can get through this together. 

If I can help you in anyway please reach out. Email gia(at)giaduke.com, IG or FB. I will write you back.

Much Love,
:)gia

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