Cultivating a Life of Beauty, Meaning & Joy - Intellectual Wellness - with Laing Rikkers - Ep 213

In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, how can we still choose joy, meaning, and beauty every day? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Laing Rikkers, an award‑winning author, entrepreneur, and executive coach whose journey through grief inspired her acclaimed book Morning Leaves (Red Hen Press). Laing shares practical insights on cultivating resilience even in the face of loss, burnout, or major life transitions. Together we explore simple daily rituals, slowing down, and the restorative power of nature, helping you find peace and meaning no matter what you're navigating. In this episode, we cover: 🔹 How to cultivate joy and resilience amid life's biggest challenges 🔹 Why slowing down and connecting with nature heals and restores 🔹 Practical daily practices for meaning, beauty, and emotional well‑being 🌿 Learn more about Laing Rikkers: https://www.laingrikkers.com/ 💼 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laing‑rikkers 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation: ✨Women Connected in Wisdom on YouTube✨ Resources & What we are up to 🌐 https://womenconnectedinwisdom.com 🌐 Connect With Us: 🎙 Podcast Website: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ 📸 IG: @WomenConnectedInWisdom ✨ Glo from head to toe by joining the Shealo Glo Club at www.shealoglo.com! Now offering Subscriptions – Delivered on the 1st & 15th! 📚 Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers – https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 🎉 Join Christine at an event! 👉 Book a free coaching consult: https://christinegautreaux.com Resources we talked about on this week's Show  Artist's Way by Julia Cameron American Society of Botanical Artists www.laingrikkers.com Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief, and Connection Botanical Art | Kelly Leahy Radding Brene Brown's The Gifts of Imperfection Dr. Sheila K. Collins - The Art of Grieving  Foundation of Art & Healing