Compulsive Overeating Diary

New episode is out. Rants, thoughts, and updates about how Mark and I have fared during the pandemic

Mark and I enjoy a cozy Christmas at home. Podcast Recap Rants, thoughts, and updates about how Mark and I have fared during the pandemic. Things to be grateful for. Dawny’s call from Feb 2020. Mark shares some wisdom. Our dance moment song is You’ve Got This by Nick Battle. I enjoy a quiet Christmas with Tiger. I hold Mom cat Gracie and her baby, Tiger by our tree. Mentioned The Last Show Day…

Mark and I are lucky to have nice weather and a garden to escape to when we are stir crazy. Podcast Recap Mark and I discuss all of the crazy things that have changed since my birthday party March 9. You are invited to the FB Secret Zen Spot group. I ponder how and why chips have come back in our isolated lives. Our dance music is a wonderful Spanish guitar tune called Los Cabos by Steve…

Magician Bryan Saint hosts Mark and me at the Magic Castle. Podcast Recap Despite strong winds keeping me off of the mountain, I celebrate 6 years of Compulsive Overeating Diary. Mark and I have a great time with Magician, Bryan Saint at the Magic Castle. I ponder why disappointment doesn’t sting as much as it used to. BC Mary calls the Bravery Hotline to update us about her journey and shares a…

I feel wonderful! My stamina is good, my feet are cooperating, I got up the hill pretty easily. Love my life today! Podcast Recap I feel so great I zip on up the mountain to share a BIG breakthrough I had. Please support the show with participation if you’d like it to continue. Big thanks to financial supporters. Bonus Meditation with positive I am statements. Today’s dance moment has some…

Newest episode is out! Ep 0180 – Our Future is 2020!

I’m almost up to the next to top Zen place and I smile to see such a snowy day in Southern California. Podcast Recap I brave unusual snowcapped peaks and winter weather to ponder past blessings and challenges as we look toward our future in 2020. I share my professional video game demo. BC Joy has a great idea! How to join our new secret and private FB group. We meet our newest BC, Geert, who…

I’m happy to be out enjoying some garden time in the back woodland of Descanso. Podcast Recap Hiking is out due to fires in California, so I’m back pondering at Descanso Gardens about the mystical, magical journey that is the food cycle of life. We hear from our very first BC, my friend Cheryl, about her health concerns and her writing dreams. BC North also stops by to comment. BC Dave updates us…

My Unexpected Life as a Plus-Sized Senior Model and Please Help with YouTube

Can you believe I just had a photoshoot?

I’m on the Bravery Report!

Long story short, I took an on-camera class for auditioning for commercials. My reason? Besides being scared witless of seeing full body video and wanting to prove to myself that new experiences are probably not that life threatening, a respected voice acting coach said it would be great to improve my commercial VO (Voice-over).

Letting my hair down at Descanso Gardens. Zen is how you look at things. Podcast Recap It’s a Zen Day by the duck pond at Descanso Gardens. I learn why my favorite bench disappeared from the dry river bed. I contemplate what connections mean – especially to ourselves. Hello to new BC V. Comments from BCs Dave, Sue from the UK and Louise from the UK. Mark the Meditator pops in. Today’s dance…

Ep 0177 – My Tears of Joy and a Letter from BC Dave

A snapshot from my ‘Peace Out’ dance on the mountain. Podcast Recap Big news that gave me tears of joy! BC Dave shares thoughts and updates about being authentic, Disc Golf, Intuitive Eating, health challenges and why it’s ok to give up a previously cherished goal. I ponder about self-acceptance and value. Thanks Dawny and Amazon shoppers. Featured electronic dance music with cool lyrics about…

Ep 0176 – Bonus – Gifts, Mics and Vegan Zombies

My friend loaned me one of her great mics to try out in my space. So far I’m loving the sound. So I recorded today’s episode with it. What do you think? Podcast Recap Gifts can be a blessing or a curse! I ponder how gifts impact us and how it relates to my food issues. One gift I truly enjoy is the ability to record today’s bonus episode with a cool new mic my friend loaned me. I’m mic shopping…

Here I am like Maria in the Sound of Music. I so enjoyed my Dance Moment on the mountain. Podcast Recap Inspired by supportive comments from BC Dave, I enjoy some wonderful moments up at the next to upper Zen spot where I ponder about persistence in the face of challenges and perceived failure. I’m grateful to BC Petra for her kind video message and for new iTunes reviews from Australia and the…

Here I am feeling authentic while the flies are buzzing me in my fashionable denim vest. Podcast Recap BC Jody inspires me to think about being authentic. BC Dave shares a resource about the new journey he started with his wife, BC Kathleen. BC Kelly shows support for my acting. We dance our socks off to a new song by Josh Woodward.

Cool accidental photo I phone snapped of the podcast rock…

I’m breathing in the fresh air and feeling grateful for this special time on the mountain experiencing the Zen-like music of the Tibetan Singing Bowls up there. Podcast Recap I’m inspired to appreciate all of my moments by listening to a wonderful, healing soundscape with Tibetan Singing Bowls and nature sounds by Jonathan Adams, AKA the Sonic Yogi. I love it so much, I contacted Jonathan and…

Tiger and I edit the show in a dreamlike haze….. just kidding, having fun with PhotoShop. Podcast Recap It’s now been over 5 years since I began this experiment…Happy Birthday to Jo from Thailand! Supportive comments from Jo from the UK. Louise from the UK goes on the bravery report for leaving a brave review on iTunes UK. I share a very strange dream I had and what the dream dictionary says…

I love this selfie taken on the ship’s balcony. It shows my spirit at peace and I am filled with awe at the view and gratitude for this opportunity. Podcast Recap It’s a dark and stormy night as I get back from a wonderful voice acting cruise and end up in continuous down pouring rain and develop a terrible case of bronchitis. Through musical advice I learn to focus on the sun as I ponder my…

Mark and I perfect our social media smiley look during our Christmas trip to Disneyland. Podcast Recap Social Media doesn’t reflect my reality. Big thanks to Amazon shoppers. Why I closed down Stories and Voice. BC Kat from S.Jersey calls the bravery hotline to share her thoughts about acceptance and getting older. Dawny posts her tale. BC Kaydence, who used to be known as BC Kevin, is on the…

Happy Turkey Birthday Dad

I love this photo of my dad and me in the backyard of Mom and Dad’s House

My Dad’s Turkey Birthday

My dad had the fun, or challenge, of having Thanksgiving fall on his birthday every once in a while. His birthday is Nov. 22 and it would take its turn as the 4th Thursday of the year. Dad’s been gone for almost 10 years now. He passed just a few months after my 50th birthday at the ripe old age of…