Country Proud Living Nurturing Home, Empowered Self

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." What if creativity isn't reserved for artists—but is simply a way of living?Because the creative life is calling... and perhaps today is the day you answer. You don't need a perfect plan—you simply need enough curiosity to take the next step.In this inspiring episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn explores how creative living can help us rediscover joy, curiosity, and purpose in midlife. Whether you're refreshing a room in your home, planting flowers, trying a new hobby, or simply noticing beauty in everyday moments, creativity invites us to become active participants in our own lives again.Drawing on the wisdom of Elizabeth Gilbert, Julia Cameron, and Maya Angelou, this episode offers gentle encouragement to let go of perfection, follow your curiosity, and create a home—and a life—that reflects who you truly are.💛 🌿 In This EpisodeWhy creativity is for everyone—not just artistsHow curiosity can lead to a more joyful and meaningful lifeThe connection between creativity, home, and personal growthSimple ways to nurture inspiration every dayWhy midlife is the perfect season to rediscover your creative spirit"Creative living is a life that is driven more strongly by curiosity than by fear."— Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."— Maya AngelouEpisode Timeline:🕰️ 00:11 – What creative living really means🕰️ 04:00 – Curiosity over fear: Elizabeth Gilbert's perspective🕰️ 09:00 – Why creativity often reawakens in midlife🕰️ 14:00 – Designing a home that reflects your story🕰️ 19:00 – Following curiosity instead of perfection🕰️ 20:00 – Julia Cameron's "Artist Date" and filling your creative well🕰️ 21:00 – Simple ways to bring more creativity into everyday life🕰️ 22:00 – A gentle invitation to answer the creative life that's calling you📚 Books & Resources MentionedBig Magicby Elizabeth GilbertA beautiful guide to living creatively with curiosity instead of fear.https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/The Artist's Wayby Julia CameronDiscover practical tools—including the famous "Artist Date"—to nurture creativity and inspiration.https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/🌿 Connect with LoriLynnDiscover more podcast episodes, interior design inspiration, and resources for creating a nurturing home and living your best life.https://countryproudliving.com🌼 Gentle Invitation, this week, choose one small act of creativity.Rearrange a favorite corner of your home. Pick flowers from your garden. Visit a local bookstore or antique shop. Start a Pinterest board for something you've always wanted to learn. Write down an idea that won't leave you alone.Country Proud Living is a podcast for women who want to create nurturing homes, live with greater intention, embrace personal growth, and cultivate a life they're truly proud to live. 💛creative living, creativity in midlife, finding inspiration, creative inspiration, home inspiration, interior design podcast, creative home ideas, cozy home inspiration, personal growth for women, midlife creativity, intentional living, curiosity, nurturing home, creative lifestyleLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." When was the last time you laughed until your cheeks hurt or did something simply because it brought you joy?In this uplifting episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn explores how to rediscover joy in midlife through playfulness, gratitude, meaningful connection, and creating a home that supports the life you truly want to live. Drawing on research in positive psychology and her own experiences, she shares why joy isn't something we wait for—it's something we intentionally notice and choose.If you've been longing for a slower, lighter, more joyful season, this episode is your invitation to embrace the ordinary moments that often become life's most treasured memories. Because a beautiful life isn't built through extraordinary moments—it grows from ordinary moments filled with joy. 💛 🌿 In This EpisodeWhy joy is essential for emotional wellbeing and resilienceThe science behind positive emotions and flourishingHow playfulness and presence create a more meaningful lifeCreating a home that welcomes joy instead of perfectionSimple summer ideas to reconnect with your inner child"Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day."  — Henri Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son"This is a wonderful day. I've never seen this one before."— Maya AngelouEpisode Timeline:🕰️ 00:11 – Why joy matters more than ever in midlife🕰️ 04:30 – The science of joy and Barbara Fredrickson's research🕰️ 09:30 – Catherine Price and the surprising power of fun🕰️ 12:00 – Summer nostalgia and rediscovering your playful spirit🕰️ 13:20 – Creating a home where joy feels welcome🕰️ 14:10 – Daily reminders to choose joy and embrace flow🕰️ 15:30 – Gratitude, Robert Emmons, and noticing life's blessings🕰️ 16:24 – A joyful summer invitation and final reflections📚 Books & Resources MentionedThe Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri NouwenA timeless reflection on grace, joy, and living with an open heart.Learn more: https://henrinouwen.org/read/the-return-of-the-prodigal-son/Positivity by Barbara FredricksonExplores the Broaden-and-Build Theory and how positive emotions help us flourish.Learn more: https://www.positivityratio.comThe Power of Fun by Catherine PriceA practical and research-based look at why playfulness, connection, and presence are essential to a joyful life.Learn more: https://catherineprice.com/books/the-power-of-funThanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier by Robert EmmonsGroundbreaking research on gratitude and its impact on happiness, relationships, and overall wellbeing.Learn more: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/robert_emmons🌿 Connect with LoriLynnDiscover more podcast episodes, interior design inspiration, retreat updates, and resources for creating a nurturing home and living your best life.https://countryproudliving.com🌼 Gentle Invitation, this week, do one thing your 10-year-old self would absolutely love.Pick wildflowers. Watch a sunset. Dance in your kitchen. Eat ice cream before dinner. Laugh with someone you love.Country Proud Living is a podcast for women who want to create nurturing homes, live with greater intention, embrace personal growth, and cultivate a life they're truly proud to live. 💛joy in midlife, finding joy after 50, summer joy, playful living, positive psychology, gratitude and happiness, intentional living, creating a joyful home, cozy home inspiration, personal growth for women, slow living, midlife wellness, nurturing home, women over 40Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." Can you believe it's been two and a half years?In this special behind-the-scenes episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn reflects on the journey of building a podcast from the ground up—sharing the lessons she's learned, the joys and challenges along the way, and her vision for what's ahead.Recorded from her front porch on a beautiful Minnesota summer morning, this candid conversation offers a glimpse into real life on the farm, the growth of the podcast, exciting plans for future retreats, and why creating a nurturing home and living with intention continue to be at the heart of everything she does.Whether you've been listening since Episode 1 or you've just discovered Country Proud Living, thank you for being part of this journey. 🌿 In This Episode: Behind the scenes of two and a half years of podcasting  Lessons learned from building Country Proud Living Exciting plans for future retreats and community  How living with intention continues to shape the podcast Favorite Quote "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with."  — Jim RohnEpisode Timeline:🕰️ 00:11 – Welcome to this special 2½-year anniversary episode 🕰️ 04:00 – Looking back at the early days of the podcast 🕰️ 10:00 – Lessons learned and changes moving forward 🕰️ 17:00 – Podcast growth, listener milestones, and worldwide reach 🕰️ 19:00 – Retreat dreams and the future of Country Proud Living 🕰️ 22:00 – Why community, connection, and intentional living matter📚 Resources Mentioned. Atomic Habits. by James ClearPractical strategies for building habits that support lasting personal growth and intentional living.🌐 Connect with LoriLynn   www.countryproudliving.com  Join my Retreat waitlisthttps://www.countryproudliving.com/cultivate-your-best-lifeDiscover podcast episodes, design inspiration, retreat updates, and resources for creating a nurturing home and living your best life. Join the retreat waitlist and stay connected with everything happening at Country Proud Living.🌼  Thank you for walking this journey with me. Whether you've been here since the very beginning or you're just finding Country Proud Living, I'm so grateful you're here.Here's to slowing down, creating homes that nurture us, building meaningful lives, and continuing to grow—together.Country Proud Living is a podcast for women who want to create nurturing homes, live with greater intention, embrace personal growth, and cultivate a life they're truly proud to live. 💛Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." What if the most beautiful homes aren't the most expensive—but the ones that tell the story of the people who live there?In this heartfelt episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn explores how timeless Americana style, nostalgia, and meaningful design can help us create homes that feel warm, welcoming, and deeply personal. Drawing on research about nostalgia, inspiring authors, and her own experience as an interior designer, she shares why home is much more than décor—it's a feeling of belonging.If you're longing to create a cozy home filled with beauty, memories, and purpose, this episode will encourage you to decorate with intention and celebrate the story only your home can tell. 💛  In This Episode: Why nostalgia helps us feel grounded and connected  The difference between decorating and creating a meaningful home  Timeless Americana decorating ideas that never go out of style  How nature and family heirlooms add warmth and character  Why your home should reflect your story—not someone else's "The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been." — Madeleine L'EngleEpisode Timeline:🕰️ 00:11 – Why home is more than a place—it's a feeling🕰️ 03:30 – The science of nostalgia and why memories matter 🕰️12:00 – What designers should ask before choosing a style🕰️ 17:00 – Timeless Americana design and meaningful decorating🕰️ 23:00 – Nature, family heirlooms, and creating a nurturing home🕰️ 07:35 – Madeleine L'Engle on growing older with gratitude🕰️ 10:30 – Questions to help your home tell your story📚 Books & Resources MentionedBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer   https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/books.   A beautiful exploration of gratitude, nature, reciprocity, and our relationship with the natural world.Psychologists Constantine Sedikides and Tim Wildschut have spent decades studying nostalgia. Their research shows that nostalgia can strengthen our sense of identity, increase optimism, foster social connection, and help us find greater meaning in life. "The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been." — Madeleine L'Engle"The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned." — Maya AngelouThis week, instead of asking, "What should I buy?" Ask yourself, "What story is my home telling?"Bring out the family photographs, fold a quilt across the end of the bed, gather flowers from the garden, set out your grandmother's crock or favorite enamelware.Because the most beautiful homes aren't built around perfection—they're built around love, memories, and the life that's unfolding within their walls.meaningful home, cozy home ideas, Americana home style, timeless home design, nostalgic decorating ideas, decorating with family heirlooms, cozy cottage decorating, creating a nurturing home, interior design for women over 40, home styling inspiration, intentional decorating, summer decorating ideasLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." As we celebrate Independence Day, what if freedom meant more than a holiday?In this special episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn reflects on a quieter kind of freedom—the freedom to live with intention, trust yourself, and create a life that reflects your deepest values.If you've spent years caring for others and are wondering what this next season of life could become, this conversation is a gentle invitation to embrace the freedom to choose what truly matters. Because the most meaningful life isn't built all at once—it's created through small, intentional choices made every day. Slow down, trust yourself, and create a life you're proud to live. 💛🌿 In This Episode What freedom can look like in midlife  Why intentional living leads to greater peace and purpose  How your home can support the life you want to create  The difference between achievement and alignment  One powerful question to help shape your next chapter "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."    — Nelson MandelaEpisode Timeline:🕰️ 00:11 – A different way to think about freedom this Independence Day 🕰️ 03:30 – The freedom to become who you truly are 🕰️ 08:00 – Creating a nurturing home that supports intentional living 🕰️ 13:00 – Choosing what matters most instead of doing it all 🕰️ 18:00 – Freedom, purpose, and living with greater clarity 🕰️ 23:00 – Making space for reflection and everyday joy 🕰️ 27:00 – Annie Dillard's reminder about how we spend our lives 🕰️ 30:00 – Childhood memories of Independence Day and a final invitation Resources 📚 Books and quotes mentioned:Freedom by Sebastian Junger link:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982153415Carl Jung "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are."Annie Dillard "How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives."As you celebrate Independence Day, and/or have some space for yourself, please take a quiet moment to ask yourself:  "What kind of life am I becoming free to live?"The answer may not come all at once. But when you slow down enough to listen, you may discover that freedom isn't found in doing more—it's found in living each day with greater intention.One Final Thought in honor of Independence Day:"May we never take for granted the freedoms we've been given as a nation... and may we also have the courage to use those freedoms to create lives filled with purpose, peace, beauty, and love."intentional living, freedom in midlife, creating a meaningful life, personal growth for women, midlife purpose, living with intention, nurturing home, simple living, life after 50, creating a life you loveLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." What if the next chapter of your life isn't about becoming someone new—but becoming more fully yourself? 💛In this heartfelt episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn explores the challenge and opportunity of trusting yourself in midlife. After years of meeting expectations, caring for others, and building a life, many women find themselves asking a new question:What do I want this next season of life to look like?Through wisdom from Carl Jung, Brené Brown, Glennon Doyle, and David Brooks, this episode offers gentle encouragement to trust your intuition, honor your values, and create a life that feels aligned with who you truly are.🌿 In This Episode Why trusting yourself can feel difficult in midlife  The difference between meeting expectations and living authentically  How intuition and life experience become wisdom  Why purpose often becomes more important than achievement  A simple question that can help guide your next chapter "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are."— Carl JungEpisode Timeline:🕰️ 00:11 – From slowing down to listening inward🕰️ 03:00 – Why midlife invites us to trust ourselves more deeply🕰️ 07:00 – Carl Jung and becoming who you truly are🕰️ 11:00 – Letting go of expectations and embracing authenticity🕰️ 16:00 – Glennon Doyle's "knowing" and trusting your intuition🕰️ 20:00 – David Brooks, purpose, and the Second Mountain🕰️ 25:00 – Achievement versus meaning in midlife🕰️ 29:00 – One powerful question for your next chapter🕰️ 33:00 – Final encouragement and reflection📚 Book links:Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Learn MoreUntamed by Glennon Doyle Learn MoreThe Second Mountain by David Brooks Learn MoreThis week, find a quiet moment with a cup of coffee, a walk in nature, or a few peaceful minutes on the porch and ask yourself: 💛If fear, comparison, and other people's expectations were removed from the equation, what would I choose for myself in this next season of life?You may discover that the life you're longing for has been waiting for you all along.trusting yourself in midlife, midlife personal growth, finding purpose in midlife, women reinventing themselves, authenticity, personal development for women, midlife transformation, life purpose, intentional living, self-discovery after 40Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." Have you ever reached the end of a season and wondered where the time went?In this heartfelt episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn explores the beauty of slow living, intentional living, and creating a life with more margin in a world that constantly celebrates busyness. If you've been feeling emotionally tired, stretched too thin, or longing for a slower pace, this conversation is your gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what matters most.Through personal stories, timeless wisdom, and practical encouragement, you'll discover that an unrushed life isn't about doing less—it's about being more present for the life you're already living. 💛 🌿 In This Episode Why so many women are longing for a slower, more intentional life  How busyness can keep us from experiencing the moments that matter most  Lessons from nature about patience, presence, and living seasonally  How your home can support a calmer, more nurturing rhythm  Simple ways to create more space, margin, and joy in everyday life "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." — Lao TzuEpisode Timeline:🕰️ 00:11 – Why so many women are craving a slower pace of life🕰️ 04:00 – The hidden cost of busyness and always rushing🕰️ 08:00 – Lessons from nature and the wisdom of slow living🕰️ 13:00 – Insights from John Mark Comer and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry 🕰️ 18:00 – Creating margin and learning to say no 🕰️ 22:00 – How a nurturing home encourages a slower rhythm 🕰️ 27:00 – Noticing beauty in everyday moments 🕰️ 31:00 – Practical ways to embrace an unrushed life 🕰️ 35:00 – Final reflections🌼 Gentle Invitation; This week, notice one moment you would normally rush through, a morning coffee, a sunset, a walk, a conversation with a friend. Pause long enough to fully experience it. Because a meaningful life isn't built someday—it's built in the ordinary moments that make up today. ✨📚 Resources Mentioned:The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer — A thoughtful exploration of how busyness, distraction, and hurry affect our lives and practical ways to cultivate a slower, more intentional rhythm.slow living, intentional living, slower living lifestyle, living with intention, simple living, midlife personal growth, slow down and enjoy life, creating margin, peaceful home, mindful living, life balance for womenLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." Friendship in midlife can feel different than it once did.As our lives evolve, children grow up, careers shift, and responsibilities change, many women find themselves longing for deeper connection and meaningful friendships. In this heartfelt episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn explores why friendship matters more than ever in this season of life and how creating intentional community can support our emotional, mental, and physical well-being.Through personal stories, research-backed insights, and an exciting announcement about her new Coffee Klatch Connection gatherings, LoriLynn offers gentle encouragement to reach out, gather around the table, and create the kind of friendships that help us feel seen, supported, and understood. 🌿 In This Episode Why friendships often change during midlife  The surprising health benefits of meaningful connection  What the Harvard Study of Adult Development teaches us about happiness  Why women need community, encouragement, and belonging  How one small invitation can lead to lasting friendship  LoriLynn's new Coffee Klatch Connection gathering for women 💛 "Connection is why we're here. We are hardwired to connect with others." — Brené Brown, author of Daring GreatlyEpisode Timeline🕰️ 00:11 – Why friendship feels different in midlife🕰️ 05:00 – The science behind connection, health, and happiness🕰️ 11:00 – Why women need support, belonging, and community🕰️ 18:00 – Creating meaningful friendships with intention🕰️ 24:00 – The courage to extend an invitation🕰️ 29:00 – Introducing Coffee Klatch Connection🕰️ 30:00 – How our homes can support friendship and gatheringThis week, send the text. Make the call. Invite someone for coffee.Because sometimes the community we're longing for begins when one woman is brave enough to say: "Would you like to come for coffee with me?" ✨💛🌿☕️  friendship in midlife, meaningful connection, women supporting women, midlife friendships, loneliness in midlife, building community, friendship after 40, belonging and connection, women's personal growth, intentional livingLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." Does your home feel lighter in the summer—or does life still feel just as busy?In this episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn shares simple interior design tips to help you create a relaxed, cozy summer home without spending a fortune or adding more to your to-do list. From creating visual openness and simplifying décor to designing easy entertaining spaces and carving out a restful retreat just for yourself, you'll discover how small changes can help your home feel calmer, brighter, and more welcoming this season.If you're a woman in midlife balancing family, grandbabies, work, travel, caregiving, and everything in between, this episode is a gentle reminder that summer isn't asking you to do more—it's inviting you to soften, simplify, and enjoy what's already good. 💛 🌿 In This Episode How to make your home feel lighter and more open for summer  Simple decorating ideas using what you already have  Easy ways to create welcoming spaces for family and friends  Why every woman needs a restful summer retreat of her own  How to cultivate more ease, beauty, and joy at home Episode Timeline:🕰️ 00:11 – Welcome + why summer should feel lighter, not busier🕰️ 03:15 – Designer Tip #1: Create airflow, openness, and visual breathing room🕰️ 08:00 – Designer Tip #2: Simplify your summer styling and décor🕰️ 14:30 – Why slowing down helps us notice the beauty already around us🕰️ 16:30 – Designer Tip #3: Create easy entertaining spaces without the stress🕰️ 22:00 – Designer Tip #4: Design a restful summer retreat just for you🕰️ 28:00 – Final encouragement: creating beauty, ease, and joy in ordinary momentsSummer isn't asking you to perform more.It's inviting you to soften, simplify, and create a home that helps you breathe. 🌼 Gentle Challenge This week, choose just one thing: Open a window. Clear a surface. Cut a few flowers from the garden. Create one chair that invites you to sit and stay awhile.Because sometimes the most beautiful summer home isn't the one that's perfectly decorated—it's the one where life is fully lived. 🌿summer home decorating ideas, relaxed summer home, cozy summer decor, summer interior design tips, slow living at home, creating a peaceful home, simple summer decorating, summer home refresh, cozy living, home design for womenLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." This episode is dedicated to Diane Carlson Evans of Helena, Mont., she passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. The daughter of a dairy farmer and a nurse, Diane was born in Buffalo, Minnesota. 🇺🇸 In this special Memorial Day episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn sits down with Vietnam veteran nurse Grace Moore to honor the life and legacy of Diane Carlson Evans—founder of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., author of Healing Wounds, and a courageous advocate who helped ensure women veterans were finally seen and remembered.Together, they share heartfelt stories of service, friendship, healing, and the powerful bond between the women and men who served during the Vietnam War. This moving conversation also explores the creation of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, the inspiration behind The Women, and why remembering these stories still matters today.  The legacy and courage of Diane Carlson Evans Vietnam veteran nurse Grace Moore sharing her personal experiences serving in Vietnam  The emotional journey behind the Vietnam Women’s Memorial  The real-life inspiration behind The Women Why connection, remembrance, and storytelling matter across generations “As long as you say a person’s name out loud, they’ll never be forgotten.” Grace Moore🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, say the name of someone you want to remember.A veteran. A loved one. A friend. Because remembrance keeps their story alive. ✨Episode Timeline;🕰️ 00:11 – Dedication to Diane Carlson Evans🕰️ 05:00 – Grace Moore shares her early life and decision to serve🕰️ 14:00 – Arriving in Vietnam as a young Army nurse🕰️ 23:00 – The emotional reality of caring for wounded soldiers🕰️ 36:00 – Finding healing and connection years after the war🕰️ 48:00 – How Diane Carlson Evans fought for the Vietnam Women’s Memorial🕰️ 59:00 – The meaning behind the memorial sculpture in Washington, D.C.🕰️ 01:11  – Why women veterans deserve to be seen and rememberedHelpful Links:Vietnam Women's Memorial Virtual Tour and History:https://vietnamwomensmemorial.org/Womens Memorial:https://womensmemorial.org  Register your servicewomenBook Healing Wounds by Author Diane Carlson Evanshttps://www.amazon.com/Healing-Wounds-Vietnam-10-Year-Washington/dp/1682619125Book The Women by Kristin Hannahhttps://www.amazon.com/Women-Novel-Kristin-Hannah/dp/1250178630Memorial Day podcast, Vietnam women veterans, Diane Carlson Evans, Vietnam Women’s Memorial, women who served in Vietnam, Grace Moore Vietnam nurse, Kristin Hannah The Women, women veterans stories, military nurses Vietnam War, honoring veteransLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." In a world filled with surface-level interaction, many women are quietly longing for something deeper—true connection + friendship.In this heartfelt episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn shares why meaningful friendships and honest conversations matter so much in midlife. From coffee around the kitchen table to encouraging friendships, this episode explores how women can create more connection, belonging, and support in everyday life.Because sometimes the life-changing invitation is as simple as: “Would you like to come over for coffee?”🌿 What You’ll Learn: Why meaningful connection becomes harder in midlife  The difference between surface conversations and soul-nourishing friendships  Simple ways to build deeper connection with other women  Why friendship and community support emotional wellbeing  Gentle encouragement to reach out and cultivate connection You can be strong, capable, and independent… and still need connection. Episode Timeline:🕰️ 00:11 – Why women are longing for deeper connection🕰️ 04:00 – Life changes that can lead to loneliness in midlife🕰️ 08:00 – Surface interaction vs. soul-nourishing connection & friendship🕰️ 12:00 – Brené Brown quote on connection and belonging🕰️ 15:00 – Why meaningful friendship requires initiative and vulnerability🕰️ 20:00 – Asking deeper questions that invite honest conversation🕰️ 24:00 – Wisdom passed through women, friendship, and community🕰️ 29:00 – The health benefits of connection and retreat experiences🕰️ 33:00 – One brave invitation can change everythingmeaningful connection for women, women’s friendships, loneliness in midlife, connection and wellbeing, friendship in your 40s and 50s, community for women, women supporting women, slow living podcast, personal growth for women🌼 A Gentle Invitation: This week, reach out to one woman who’s been on your heart.One coffee.One walk.One honest conversation.Because meaningful connection often begins with one simple invitation. ✨Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." What if the way you start your morning could gently change the way you experience your entire life?In this episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn shares the beauty of slow mornings, simple daily rituals, and intentional living—especially for women in midlife who are craving more peace, presence, and balance.From porch coffee to morning walks and quiet moments before the world gets loud, this episode invites you to begin your day with softness instead of stress… and to remember that your time, your home, and your well-being matter too. 🌿 What You’ll Learn Why slow mornings support your mental health and nervous system  How simple rituals can bring more peace and clarity to your day  The difference between a rigid routine and a flexible morning rhythm  How your home environment shapes your daily habits  Easy ways to create a calm, intentional start to your day You don’t need a perfect routine—you just need a meaningful moment to begin your day with intention.  Episode Timeline🕰️ 00:11 – Welcome + country morning reflections🕰️ 03:30 – Why slow mornings matter🕰️ 06:30 – Morning routine vs. morning rhythm🕰️ 10:00 – The power of a slow start (porch coffee moment)🕰️ 14:00 – Science + soul: morning light & nervous system support🕰️ 18:00 – Morning walks + nature connection🕰️ 26:00 – Real life mornings + letting go of perfection🕰️ 29:00 – “Pause, Pour, Proceed” framework🕰️ 32:00 – Designing your home to support your mornings🕰️ 34:30 – Gentle challenge + closing encouragementslow morning routine for women, simple daily rituals, slow living lifestyle, morning habits for mental health, intentional living, calming morning routine, midlife self care, peaceful home routines, how to start your day calmly.If this episode spoke to your heart, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women create homes and rhythms that truly support their lives.And tomorrow morning, try just one thing:Pause. Pour. Proceed.Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." Your home isn’t meant to stay the same—because you’re not the same woman you were years ago.  In this episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn shares how to create a home that reflects who you are now in this season of life. If you’re in your 40s or 50s and craving more peace, meaning, and authenticity in your space, this conversation will guide you to let go of perfection and design with intention.Because a nurturing home doesn’t need to prove anything or perform—it simply needs to supports the woman you're becoming. 💛 🌿 What You’ll Learn How to design a home that reflects your current life and identity  Why midlife is the perfect time to evolve your personal style  The difference between a “perfect” home and a nurturing home  How to mix old and new for a collected, meaningful space  Simple ways to begin refreshing your home with purpose Episode Timeline:🕰️ 00:11-Welcome + midlife as a season of growth🕰️ 02:30-Why your home should evolve with you🕰️ 05:30-Letting go of the “perfect home”🕰️ 09:00-Nurturing home vs. performing home🕰️ 13:00-Mixing old and new for a collected look🕰️ 17:00-Designing with meaning + curated pieces🕰️ 24:00-5 Simple ways to begin🕰️ 27:00-Creativity + designing for who you are now🕰️30:00- Final encouragement + reflection questionmidlife home design, designing a home that reflects you, personal style interiors, empty nester home ideas, meaningful home decor, curated home design, cozy home inspiration, interior design for women 40+, intentional living at homeLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." Midlife is not a season of limitation—it’s a season of expansion. In this deeply personal and empowering episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn shares a gentle yet powerful reframe for women in their late 30's, 40s and 50s who may be wondering, “Am I behind?”   Through heartfelt storytelling, including insights from a recent women’s retreat she attended in Omaha, NE, this episode invites you to release outdated expectations, reconnect with yourself, and step into a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and truly your own.If you’ve been feeling the quiet pull for something more—more purpose, more peace, more connection—this conversation will remind you: you are not behind… you are becoming. 💛         What You’ll Learn is below. 🌿 Why midlife is a powerful season for personal growth and reinvention  How to let go of expectations that no longer reflect who you are  The importance of creating space to reflect and realign your life  How small, intentional steps lead to meaningful transformation  Why confidence in midlife comes from returning to yourselfEpisode Timeline 🕰️  00:11 – Welcome + grounding message 🕰️ 02:00 – Reframing midlife as expansion, not limitation 🕰️ 05:00 – Letting go of expectations and “shoulds” 🕰️ 08:30 – Design Analogy: editing your life with intention 🕰️ 11:30 –  Retreat reflections + the power of space and connection 🕰️ 17:00 – Vision for creating meaningful women’s retreats 🕰️ 21:00 – Midlife as designing your life with intention 🕰️ 24:00 – Building quiet confidence and self-trust 🕰️ 29:00 – 4 gentle ways to begin your next chaptermidlife reinvention, personal growth in your 40s and 50s, women starting over, midlife transformation, finding purpose in midlife, confidence in your 40s, self growth for women, intentional living, designing your life, mindset shifts for womenLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." If you’ve been craving a fresh start—but you don’t want a full home overhaul—this episode is your gentle, hopeful reset. LoriLynn shares simple, designer-approved ways to use spring color to brighten your home and your mood through small accents, lighter layers, and nature-inspired touches. Because color isn’t just a design choice… it’s a signal to your nervous system that a new season is here. In this episode: Why color = mood (and how it can help life feel lighter fast)  The easiest way to add color without repainting: textiles + small styling shifts  A designer formula that always works: 60/30/10 for a balanced palette  Where to place color so it actually changes your day (beds, sofas, entries, tables, bathrooms)  “Living color” ideas: tulips, branches, herbs, greenery—nature’s instant mood boost  LoriLynn’s spring pick: soft butter yellow (sunshine-in-a-color) Episode timeline 🕰️🕰️ 00:11 Welcome + why this is a gentle (not overwhelming) color episode 🕰️ 02:10 Color as a fresh start + mood shift (nervous system signal) 🕰️ 04:00 Pick one anchor color + avoid “too much at once” 🕰️ 05:20 The 60/30/10 designer formula 🕰️ 07:10 Where to add color for maximum impact (eyes naturally land) 🕰️ 09:10 “Living color” + letting nature choose your palette 🕰️ 11:40 Lori Lynn’s spring color: butter yellow + how she’ll use it 🕰️ 14:10 Room-by-room mini ideas: living room, bedroom, kitchen/dining 🕰️ 16:40 Closing encouragement + share with a friend who needs a spring reset spring color ideas, brighten your home, how to brighten your mood, spring home refresh, designer color tips, easy color updates, 60 30 10 color rule, color psychology in the home, nature inspired home decor, butter yellow decor, cozy spring home, simple home styling, uplifting home ideas, Country Proud Living podcast Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." After a long winter, spring can feel emotional— because something inside you starts waking up again. In this episode, LoriLynn shares why nature and mental health are deeply connected, and how small, simple “nature rituals” (sunlight, fresh air, birdsong, a porch moment) can help you feel more grounded, calm, and like you again. In this episode: Why sunlight and fresh air are some of the most restorative “spring wellness” tools—and they’re free Biophilic design: bringing nature indoors through plants, natural textures, and furniture placement  Small ways to let spring guide your peace and priorities (presence over performance)  A gentle invitation: choose one nature ritual this week and notice how it shifts your mood Information about Forsynthia bushes: https://extension.umn.edu/trees-and-shrubs/forsythia “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth, find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” — Rachel Carson Episode timeline 🕰️🕰️ 00:11 Welcome + spring arriving + weather mood shift  🕰️ 02:10 Why spring feels emotional after winter (waking up again) 🕰️ 04:20 Winter disconnection: less sunlight/air + how it impacts wellbeing 🕰️ 06:20 Free spring rituals: porch coffee, evening walk, sunlight pause, birdsong 🕰️ 08:40 Biophilic design + Hotel Indigo story (“Nurtured by Nature”) 🕰️ 12:40 Simple ways to bring nature inside (branches/flowers, open windows, textures, plants) 🕰️ 15:10 Nature invites presence, not performance 🕰️ 17:00 One ritual challenge for the week + closing encouragement brighter days ahead, nature and mental health, spring wellness, feel like yourself again, seasonal depression support, sunlight and mood, nervous system regulation, biophilic design, bring nature indoors, calming home ideas, spring reset, grounding rituals, mindful living, Country Proud Living podcast Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." Spring cleaning doesn’t have to feel harsh or overwhelming. In this episode, LoriLynn shares a gentle, heart-led approach to decluttering for mental health—so your home feels lighter, calmer, and still beautifully you. We’ll focus on small wins, comfort-first choices, and simple systems that support your nervous system (even in busy caregiving seasons).  What you’ll learn; Why clutter drains energy (often unfinished decisions & emotional weight)  The Comfort-First Method: clear one room, one hotspot, with 3 simple piles (Keep / Move / Bless)  Real-life spring cleaning tips that work when you’re busy: start with daily touchpoints, declutter before deep cleaning, and focus on functional beauty  What to keep so your home still feels soulful: comfort anchors, meaningful items, warmth  A simple 5-day, 10-minutes-a-day challenge to reset your home without burnout “ I want less. Less stuff, less rushing, less stress, less noise.  I want simplicity.” —        Brooke Hampton                     Episode timeline 🕰️🕰️ 00:11 Welcome + “spring cleaning, my way” (gentle, no shame) 🕰️ 02:00 Why clutter is exhausting (and why it can feel emotional)  🕰️ 06:30 Comfort-First Method (choose one room + one hotspot) 🕰️ 09:10 3 piles: Keep / Move / Bless + the “hesitate = decide later” rule 🕰️ 12:20 Tips: start where you feel it most + declutter before deep clean 🕰️ 15:10 The “one bag blessing” donation bag/basket + sentimental item reminder 🕰️ 18:10 Make the air feel like spring (windows, filters, rugs) 🕰️ 20:00 What to keep: comfort anchors + meaningful beautyspring cleaning with heart, decluttering for mental health, gentle decluttering, how to declutter without overwhelm, cozy home reset, clutter and stress, calm home calm mind, comfort first decluttering, spring home refresh, organize your home gently, functional beauty, caregiving and overwhelm, Country Proud Living podcast Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home."  Spring has a way of making us crave lightness—in our homes and in ourselves. In this episode, LoriLynn shares simple, designer-approved ways to help your space breathe again (without spending money). If your home feels “heavy” from winter layers, full surfaces, or a busy season of life, take a listen.What you’ll learn; Why a beautiful home can still feel emotionally heavy How to create “light and airy” through release, flow, and seasonal rotation Free design tools that work fast: rearranging, opening sight lines, clearing one surface How a calmer home supports a calmer nervous system—especially in busy caregiving seasons  Why simplifying doesn’t mean “cold” (lightness ≠ minimalism) Try this (simple action) Pick one room and do 1–2 gentle shifts: open a window, swap a heavy textile for a lighter one, clear a surface, move a chair toward natural light, or remove one item that reflects an older season of you. Then pause and notice how you feel.   Episode timeline 🕰️🕰️ 00:11  Welcome + spring energy + craving lightness 🕰️ 04:10 “Let rooms breathe” + why visual rest calms the nervous system 🕰️ 06:10  Seasonal swaps: lighter throws, pillows, sheets, simplified styling🕰️ 08:10 The free design tool: rearranging for better light + flow 🕰️ 10:10 Open sight lines: reduce visual barriers near doors/windows 🕰️ 12:10  Store what feels heavy (not discard—honor the season) 🕰️ 14:10  Home + life: when schedules/expectations feel heavy too 🕰️ 16:00 “Will my home feel cold?” (Lightness with intention stays personal) 🕰️ 17:30  Simple practice + closing encouragement, please share/reviewlight and airy living, make home feel brighter, brighten home without buying, spring home refresh, simple home updates, declutter for calm, seasonal home styling, cozy spring decor, interior design tips for busy women, calm home calm mind, reduce visual clutter, create flow in a room, open sight lines, nervous system and home, Country Proud Living podcast Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life, and every day feels a little more like home. In this episode, LoriLynn shares 7 gentle spring resets—small, meaningful shifts to help you feel lighter in your home, your schedule, and your spirit. No pressure, no perfection… just a soft return to yourself.In this episode:Why spring renewal is about becoming, not “fixing”How light, air, and small systems can calm your nervous system7 simple and gentle ways to invite more ease, joy, and clarityA gentle nudge to take one hopeful step forwardA quick update on upcoming Cultivate Your Best Life women’s retreatsThe 7 gentle ways:Let light in (open curtains/windows + create emotional space)Simplify one thing (one corner, one habit, one obligation)Add something alive (plants, flowers, fresh air, nature)Reconnect with yourself (what do you need right now?)Release what you’ve outgrown (roles, expectations, “yes” seasons)Choose joy without justifying it (small pleasures count)Take one hopeful step forward (inch by inch)Episode Timeline 🕰️🕰️ 00:11 Welcome + Minnesota spring weather + garden planning 🕰️ 03:10 Spring arrives gently (signs, light shift, open windows) 🕰️ 05:10 The heaviness many women carry + “begin again” mindset 🕰️ 06:40 Becoming vs. fixing (gentle growth) 🕰️ 08:00 7 gentle ways (light • simplify • bring life in • reconnect  • joy • one step) 🕰️ 17:30 Listening to what spring is whispering + encouragement 🕰️ 19:10 Retreat mention: Cultivate Your Best Life  + how to stay informed🕰️ 20:30 Closing + share/review reminderLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life, and every day feels a little more like home. In this milestone episode, LoriLynn shares a warm “porch light” reflection—10 lessons learned from showing up for 100 episodes. This isn’t about a perfect home or hustle. It’s about small decisions, self-kindness, and creating a space that supports the life you’re actually living—one gentle step at a time. The episode closes with 100 seconds of gratitude10 practical, heart-led lessons for creating a home (and life) you’re proud ofSmall steps count more than big plansYou’re allowed to evolve (your taste and season can change)Cozy isn’t lazy—it’s wisdomA calm home supports brave choicesPerfection blocks progressYour taste is allowed to be yoursBelonging starts with self-kindnessColor is emotion (and permission)Rest is productiveHome is practice, not a finish lineTimeline 🕰️🕰️ 00:11 Welcome + Episode 100 milestone (warm porch light moment) 🕰️ 02:00 Why this milestone matters: showing up > perfect outcomes 🕰️ 04:00 Lesson 1–3: small steps, evolving, cozy as wisdom 🕰️ 08:00 Lesson 4–6: calm supports courage, progress over perfection, trust your taste 🕰️ 12:00 Lesson 7–8: belonging + self-kindness, color as emotion 🕰️ 15:00 Lesson 9–10: rest is productive, home as practice 🕰️ 18:00 Gratitude + heartfelt thank-you to listeners 🕰️ 19:30 100 seconds of gratitude (guided entry + silence) 🕰️ 21:30 Closing encouragement + “keep cultivating”Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life, and every day feels a little more like home. In this episode, LoriLynn shares simple, tiny home resets that calm your nervous system—no overhaul, no perfection, just small design shifts that make daily life feel lighter. If your home has felt like one more thing to manage, this one is for you. In this episode:Why your home gives your brain cues all day long (calm or chaos)A real-life “messy counter” story from Merryville Farm—and the emotional shift one small reset created7 tiny design systems that create daily peace in under 5 minutesThe 7 Gentle Resets (quick list):Landing Zone (basket + hook = instant exhale)Lighting Kindness (warm bulbs / lamps / candle timers)One Quiet Surface (clear + add back 3 intentional items)Textile Comfort (throw where you sit, rug where feet land)Color Anchor (repeat one calming color 2–3 times)Scent Cue (one “calm” scent used only during wind-down)Belonging Corner (one meaningful item that says “this is me”)“Outer order contributes to inner calm.” — Gretchen Rubin“We do not rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems.” — James ClearListener challenge: Pick one reset and do it this week. Episode Timeline 🕰️🕰️ 03:50 Big idea: homes give cues to your nervous system all day 🕰️ 05:10 Reset #1 Landing Zone 🕰️ 07:00 Reset #2 Lighting Kindness 🕰️ 08:50 Reset #3 One Quiet Surface 🕰️ 10:30 Reset #4 Textile Comfort 🕰️ 12:00 Reset #5 Color Anchor 🕰️ 13:25 Reset #6 Scent Cue 🕰️ 15:05 Reset #7 Belonging Corner (Lake Superior rock story)Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life, and every day feels a little more like home. In this episode, LoriLynn explores what it truly means to create a home that feels like you—not based on trends, perfection, or who you used to be, but on the life you’re growing into now. This is a gentle conversation about belonging, healing, comfort, and making space for the woman you’re becoming.In this episode:Why belonging starts with feeling at home in yourselfHow your home can reflect who you’re becoming—not who you used to beWhy many women in midlife realize their homes no longer feel supportive3 simple ways to design for deeper comfort, alignment, and belongingThe power of creating one space in your home that fully belongs to youWhy comfort is not a luxury—it’s a form of self-respectKey takeaways: 1-Your home can become a quiet partner in your healing, confidence, and clarity. 2-You’re allowed to let go of furniture, styles, and old stories that no longer fit. 3-Belonging grows slowly, kindly, and with intention. 4-You do not need a new life to create a sense of home—you need permission to support the life already calling you🕰️ 00:11 Timeline; Welcome + what belonging really means 🕰️ 01:15 Why home can stop feeling like “you” in midlife 🕰️ 03:10 LoriLynn’s personal story: creating a space that supported her 🕰️ 06:10 Your home as a mirror of who you’re becoming 🕰️ 08:00 Designing for the life you’re ready for 🕰️ 09:20 3 ways to create belonging through design 🕰️ 13:10 Why this matters more than ever in a noisy, rushed world 🕰️ 14:20 Brené Brown quote + closing reflectionIf this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who may be craving a deeper sense of peace and belonging at home. And take a moment to ask yourself: What is one small change your home is asking for—not to impress, but to support you?Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living with your host LoriLynn.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."    In this episode, LoriLynn explores how the right paint color can shape the way your home feels—cozy, calm, welcoming, and deeply personal. From romantic mauves and warm whites to grounding neutrals and moody statement shades, this episode is full of designer-approved paint inspiration to help you choose colors that truly feel like home.In this episode:Why color has a powerful effect on mood, energy, and comfortHow to choose paint colors that feel warm, calming, and personalSmall ways to use color without painting an entire roomDesigner-approved February color picks from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-WilliamsWhere to use cozy neutrals, moody shades, and romantic hues for the biggest emotional impactWhy your home doesn’t need to follow trends—it just needs to feel like youFeatured paint colors:Benjamin Moore: Silhouette, Batik, First Crush, Narragansett Green, White Dove Sherwin-Williams: Coral Island, Universal Khaki, Iron Ore, Urbane Bronze, Natural Linen, BlackberryKey takeaway:If a color helps your shoulders relax and makes your home feel softer, warmer, and more like you—that color belongs in your home.Timeline 🕰️🕰️ 00:11 Welcome + why color matters 🕰️ 01:20 The emotional power of color in your home 🕰️ 03:00 Georgia O’Keeffe quote + color as expression 🕰️ 04:15 Easy, intentional ways to use paint color 🕰️ 06:40 Best color approaches for living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms 🕰️ 09:00 Benjamin Moore cozy + romantic paint picks 🕰️ 13:10 Sherwin-Williams grounded + earthy paint picks 🕰️ 17:10 Color trends: cocooning, warmth, and moody depth 🕰️ 18:35 Final encouragement + choosing colors that feel like homeShareable moments:Color isn’t just visual—it’s emotional, expressive, and deeply personal.Your home doesn’t need to match the trends. It just needs to feel like you.The right color can make a room feel like a warm embrace.Feeling at home is about belonging—and color helps create that.Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living with your host LoriLynn.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."   In today’s episode, LoriLynn shares a real-life moment of pause—when grief and heaviness made it impossible to “push through”—and how that experience became a gentle invitation to soften the inner critic. You’ll learn how grace can be a design principle for your inner life and your home: creating space, light, margin, and a soft place to land.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the inner critic often whispers (and why we mistake it for “truth” or “motivation”)How perfection can feel like belonging—and how to loosen its gripA simple, no-journaling practice to respond with compassion: “Would I speak to someone I love this way?”How your home environment can amplify self-judgment—or support healingWhy releasing urgency is a form of self-respect (especially for high-capacity women)A simple practice (try this today):When your inner critic shows up, pause and ask: “Would I speak to someone I love this way?”Episode Timeline:🕰️  00:11  Welcome + Episode 96 intro 🕰️ 01:10  Why this episode shifted (heaviness, grief, and needing to pause) 🕰️ 04:10 Naming the inner critic (and why it feels “protective”) 🕰️ 06:20 Grace as a design principle: space, margin, light 🕰️ 08:30 Where the inner critic shows up in everyday life (rest, unfinished projects, comparison) 🕰️ 10:45 The compassion question: “Would I speak to someone I love this way?” 🕰️ 12:20 Home as a partner in healing: calm corners + intentional simplicity 🕰️ 14:10 Letting go of what no longer serves you (the “shedding” story) 🕰️ 16:10 Releasing urgency + learning to move at a human pace 🕰️ 18:10 Closing encouragement + share with someone who needs graceFavorite takeaways (quick + shareable)Harshness has never healed anyone. Gentleness creates safety—and safety creates growth.Grace isn’t laziness. It’s wisdom with a soft voice.Your home can be a soft place to land—not another place you fall short.If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs a little more grace right now. And if you haven’t yet, follow Country Proud Living so you never miss an episode.Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living with your host LoriLynn.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."   When the world feels heavy, uncertain, and overwhelming, this gentle episode of Country Proud Living offers a pause—a moment to breathe, soften, and tend to yourself without guilt. LoriLynn speaks honestly about emotional overload, empathy fatigue, and the weight many are carrying right now, while offering compassionate reminders and practical tools for caring deeply without carrying it all. If you’ve been feeling tired, tender, distracted, or emotionally full, this episode is a soft place to land.🕰️ Episode Timeline00:11–01:30 | Welcome + Setting the Tone A gentle welcome to Country Proud Living and why this episode needed to be a pause instead of pushing forward.01:30–04:00 | Acknowledging the Weight Why feeling heavy doesn’t mean something is wrong with you—and how constant exposure to crisis affects our nervous systems.04:00–07:00 | You Can Care Without Carrying It All Empathy, humanity, and why we weren’t meant to absorb everything we see and hear every day.07:00–10:00 | Practical Ways to Care for Yourself • Limiting doom-scrolling, Choosing education or uplifting content, Grounding in the present moment, and Focusing on what you can control10:00–13:00 | Healing Through Creation, Kindness & Joy • Creating something, Allowing feelings without rushing to fix them, Small acts of kindness, and Letting joy, laughter, and connection still exist13:00–15:00 | Breath, Rest & Gentle Closing A short grounding breathing exercise (safe for driving listeners), reminders to hydrate, rest, disconnect—and a final truth to carry with you.Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living with your host LoriLynn.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."  In this episode of Country Proud Living, host LoriLynn sits down with Kim Costa, a seasoned expert with more than three decades of experience in residential construction, design, and real estate. Kim helps women and families create homes that align with their lives, values, and wellbeing through her signature Wheel House framework. Her unique approach goes beyond aesthetics to explore how our spaces influence our confidence, energy, and everyday choices.Kim’s work has sparked meaningful conversations across platforms, including her role as a host on American Dream TV, where she reframes what it means to live well. In this episode, Kim shares her journey, insights into mindful home transformation, and guidance for letting go of old spaces or habits that no longer serve us.She also discusses her upcoming book — Live in Your Wheel House — a thoughtful guide designed to help you intentionally align your home with your purpose and next chapter. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!📌 Important Links to Connect with KimOfficial Website (Lifestyle Foundations / Wheel House): 👉 https://lifestylefoundations.com/ — Explore the Wheel House framework, assessments, and resources. 👉Instagram: IG: @kim.e.costa — Inspiration, tips, and community with Kim. Facebook: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/696466460215181 — Updates and conversations. LinkedIn: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimecosta/ — Professional insights and background. Amazon Pre-Order Page (Book): 👉 https://www.amazon.ca/Live-in-Your-Wheel-House/dp/B0G2N5341S — Pre-order Live in Your Wheel House on Amazon. Book Pre-Launch / Reserve Page: 👉 https://lifestylefoundations.com/book-pre-launch/ — Reserve your copy and get early access insights.Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living with your host LoriLynn.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."   In this special episode, LoriLynn celebrates two years of the Country Proud Living podcast and invites you into a gentler, more intentional way of beginning again — one rooted in slow living, intentional design, and compassionate self-growth.If you’ve felt pressure to set big goals or sprint into the new year, this episode offers a refreshing reframe: you don’t need big goals — you need intentional direction, supportive spaces, and permission to start softly.🕰️ Episode Timeline🕰️ 00:11 – Welcome + 2-Year Celebration Gratitude for two years of nurturing spaces, empowered living, and community.🕰️ 02:00 – Giveaway Announcement How to enter the free virtual color & design consultation • Follow the podcast • Rate & review • Follow on Instagram @LoriLynnCountryProudLiving ✨ Winner announced Saturday, January 31 at 11:11 AM🕰️ 04:00 – What “Start Soft” Really Means Why January doesn’t need to be rushed — and why spring is the true beginning.🕰️ 06:30 – Small Steps > Big Goals A beautiful life is built through small, intentional choices made consistently.🕰️ 09:00 – Home as a Tool for Growth How your environment can either support your growth or quietly drain you.🕰️ 11:30 – Gentle Ways to Start Soft • Choose a word, not a goal • Design for how you want to feel • Create sanctuary before strategy • Let progress be quiet • Trust consistency over intensity🕰️ 15:00 – Vision, Retreats & What’s Ahead Why sanctuary, vision, and community matter — and a peek at future retreats.🕰️ 17:30 – Closing Reflection Why winter reflection prepares you for a hopeful, grounded spring.Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

🎉 🎉 🎉 Country Proud Living is officially two years old, and today’s episode is a heartfelt pause to say thank you. Thank you for inviting me into your homes, your cars, your walks, and your quiet moments. This podcast has never been about perfection — it’s always been about creating a life and home you’re proud to live inside.  To celebrate, I’m giving away a FREE virtual color & design consultation to help you refresh a space, choose paint colors, or finally get unstuck on a design decision — from anywhere you live. Details to enter in the episode and IG @lorilynn_countryproudliving🕰️ Episode Timeline  0:11–3:00 | Gratitude & Grounding: A quiet winter morning, fresh snow, hot coffee, and deep gratitude. 3:00–8:00 | Becoming, Not Arriving:  This podcast is about becoming — not rushing, performing, or chasing metrics. Growth happens slowly, intentionally, and with heart. 8:00–15:00 | Lessons from Two Years of Showing Up: Five quiet truths learned along the way:Consistency beats confidence — start before you’re readyHomes change as we do — let your space evolve with your lifeYou’re not behind, you’re becoming — less ego more intentionSlow progress is still progress — forward is forwardCommunity matters -vs- numbers— less follow me instead come with me15:00–End | What’s Ahead:  What’s coming next includes:Continued nurturing conversations & interviewsReal-life design wisdom rooted in lived experienceGentle encouragement for growth and self-trustA new Country Proud Living websiteA refreshed podcast cover & trailerExploration of a future retreat experience for women ready to slow down and go deeperLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living with your host LoriLynn.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."                      In this soul-soothing episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn speaks to the woman who feels tired, unmotivated, or quietly reflective—and wonders why. You’re not behind… you may simply be wintering.                                                          This episode explores the wisdom of honoring rest, slowing your pace, and nurturing your home during winter so clarity, intuition, and resilience can quietly take root. Wintering is not stagnation—it’s restoration, reflection, and preparation for what’s next.❄️ The Winter Pause – Honoring Rest & Renewal 🕯️🕯️ Wintering looks like:  🪑 Permission to rest without guilt 🫖Slower rhythms that calm the nervous system ☕ Space to reflect, simplify, and release what no longer fits 🔥 A nurturing home that becomes a place to land🧣Quiet clarity and confidence forming beneath the surface🕰️ Episode Timeline✦ 00:11–04:00 Permission to pause & release productivity guilt✦ 04:00–10:00 What wintering really is—and why it’s necessary✦ 10:00–16:00 Rest as preparation: nervous system reset & deeper intuition✦ 16:00–22:00 Wintering in your home: coziness, simplicity & support✦ 22:00–28:00 Letting go, listening, and trusting quiet growth✦ 28:00–End Why clarity is born in stillness & what winter is growingLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life—and every day feels a little more like home.  1  0  0 EPISODES !!!!  (including the bonus episodes; ) 🎉  🎉  🎉  🎉  🎉 WhooHoo !!!✨In this reflective episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn shares the lessons she’s learned about creating a nurturing life—one rooted in intention, presence, and gentle growth. Learn why a meaningful life isn’t achieved but practiced through small choices, supportive homes, and slowing down without guilt.                        ✨This episode invites you to choose warmth over perfection, connection over comparison, and presence over productivity as you step into a new season with clarity and care.✨Thank you for your support it means so much to me! Have a healthy, prosperous, and beautiful new year. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to share it with someone who's reflecting right alongside you, and be sure to subscribe so you can continue this journey with me in the year ahead. Thank you for being a part of Country Proud Living.  💛🕰️ Episode Timeline:00:11–03:00 Welcome & reflection on the Country Proud Living journey03:00–10:00 What a nurturing life really means (and what it’s not)10:00–18:00 How your home reflects your inner life18:00–25:00 Quiet growth, intention, and moving forward gently25:00–End Closing reflections & hopes for the year ahead⭐ SEO Keywords: nurturing life, intentional living, peaceful home, slow living, mindful lifestyle, country living, personal growth Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home.  Sometimes the most meaningful life lessons don’t come from big moments — they come from flour-dusted counters, familiar traditions, and slowing down long enough to notice what truly matters.In this cozy bonus episode, LoriLynn shares 14 gentle life lessons inspired by baking sugar cookies, reminding us that starting before you’re ready creates clarity, rest is essential, perfection isn’t the goal, and sharing what you create is where joy multiplies.This episode is an invitation to simplify, soften, and live your life with more intention — especially during the Christmas season.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why tradition is one of the most nurturing elements in home and lifeHow simplicity and basics create the strongest foundationThe importance of rest, margin, and not rolling your life too thinWhy perfection steals joy — and presence creates itHow sharing what you create multiplies meaningQuote Shared in This Episode“To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with.” — Mark Twain🕰️ Episode Timeline00:11 – 02:00  | Welcome & the deeper meaning behind sugar cookies02:00 – 10:00 | Lessons on tradition, simplicity, growth & quality10:00 – 18:00  | Rest, margin, boundaries & creating ease18:00 – 26:00 | Time awareness, burnout prevention & pacing life26:00 – End     | Presence, sharing what you create & Christmas reflectionIf this episode warmed your heart, consider sharing it with someone who could use a little encouragement today. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes of Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home.🎄 From my country home to yours — Merry Christmas!Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life—and every day feels a little more like home. As Christmas approaches, many of us are carrying more than we realize — the planning, the expectations, the emotional weight of making everything feel just right. In this gentle, heartfelt episode, LoriLynn offers a calming reminder you may need more than ever right now:You’re doing better than you think.This episode isn’t about doing more. It’s about softening, letting go of perfection, and remembering that what truly matters during the holidays can’t be checked off a list. From country-home reflections to real-life moments of grace, this is an invitation to pause, breathe, and give yourself the same kindness you give everyone else. Quote Shared in This Episode“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” — Brené BrownLearn more about Brené Brown and her work here: 👉 https://brenebrown.com✨ Perfect for listening just before Christmas — or anytime you need reassurance and calm.🕰️ Episode Timeline00:00 – 02:00 | Welcome & holiday reflections02:00 – 06:00 | The invisible weight of Christmas (especially for women)06:00 – 10:00 | Letting go of perfection & redefining success10:00 – 13:00 | Self-kindness, presence, and grace13:00 – End | A calming pause, encouragement & Christmas blessingIf this episode met you where you are today, consider sharing it with someone who might need the same reminder. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode of Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home.🎄 From my country home to yours — Merry Christmas! Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home. In this cozy mid-December episode, LoriLynn shares designer-approved, stress-free holiday styling ideas to help your home feel magical, comforting, and beautifully pulled together—without adding more to your already full plate.From enhancing what you already have to creating visual harmony with a simple color edit, soft lighting, and intentional textures, these tips are designed for real life. You’ll learn how to elevate everyday spaces—your entryway, kitchen, and living areas—so your home feels warm, welcoming, and deeply personal. This is holiday style rooted in simplicity, intention, and comfort, not perfection.Whether you’re decorating for Christmas or adapting these ideas for any season, this episode will help your home feel like a calm, joyful hug for everyone who walks through the door. ✨Keywords: effortless holiday decor, stress-free Christmas decorating, cozy winter home ideas, simple holiday styling, Scandinavian Christmas style, intentional home design, cozy lighting tips, farmhouse holiday decor, holiday home edit⏱  Timeline & Highlights0:11 – Welcome & Winter Design Studio Vibes Snowy views, cedar garland, and setting the tone for calm holiday living.3:10 – Designer Secret #1: Enhance, Don’t Add Why mid-December calls for simplicity and elevating what’s already there.6:10 – Designer Secret #2: The Mini Color Edit Create instant cohesion by repeating one key color throughout your home.9:00 – Designer Secret #3: Soften with Light & Texture Warm bulbs, candles on timers, fairy lights, and cozy layers that matter.12:40 – Designer Secret #4: Elevate the Essentials Focus on daily touch points—entry, kitchen, living areas—for maximum impact.16:10 – Designer Secret #5: Refresh, Don’t Redesign Ribbons, trays, wreath swaps, and meaningful moments—no overhaul required.18:50 – Designer Secret #6: Curate a Comfort Corner Create a personal sanctuary for rest and grounding this season (and beyond).21:10 – Closing Encouragement Your home doesn’t need more things—it only needs your heartfelt touches.Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life—and every day feels a little more like home.🕯️✨ A symbol of comfort, connection, and the glow of coming home.In this heartwarming holiday episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn invites listeners into her cozy December evening—candles flickering in the windows, biscotti in the oven, and eggnog in hand—as she shares the deep meaning behind one of her favorite winter traditions: the welcoming candle.You’ll hear a timeless Irish story of hope, learn the history behind the candle-in-the-window custom, and discover how this simple practice can transform your home into a beacon of warmth, hospitality, and emotional safety during the winter season. If you long for meaningful holiday traditions, a cozy home, and simple ways to nurture your spirit, this episode will feel like a soft glow on a cold night.🕰️ Episode Timeline 00:11 – Welcome & Cozy December Scene LoriLynn sets the stage from her design studio with warm candles glowing, biscotti baking, and eggnog in hand...02:00 – Childhood Inspiration & Candle-Lit Homes A memory from a Duluth mansion tour—every window lit with a candle—becomes the spark for LoriLynn’s lifelong love of this tradition. She shares how every home she’s lived in has carried this comforting glow.04:00 – The Irish Tale: “The Smallest Light, Yet the Greatest Mercy” A young woman lost in a winter storm finds her way to safety because of a single candle in the window. This powerful, centuries-old story illustrates why a gentle glow can be enough to guide someone home.06:15 – The History & Meaning of the Tradition From 17th-century Ireland to early American settlers, the candle symbolized: • Hospitality for weary travelers • Hope for loved ones returning home • Additional historical meaning...09:00 – A Universal Message: “You Belong Here” How a candle in the window becomes more than décor—it becomes an emotional atmosphere of welcome, peace, and belonging.10:30 – A Favorite Quote “In the darkest winter night, a single candle becomes a lighthouse of the heart.” LoriLynn reflects on why this speaks so deeply to her, especially during quiet, snowy Minnesota nights.12:00 – Bringing the Tradition Into Your Own Home Why she keeps candles in all her windows, how it changes the feeling of her home, and how it sends warmth out into the world—before anyone even steps inside.Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home. In this cozy, snow-day episode, LoriLynn shares how to spot the gratitude already living in your rooms—and how a few small rituals can turn your house into a warm reflection of what (and who) you cherish most. From worn-in chairs and kitchen islands to have a chat or gallery walls and porch pots, you’ll learn simple, soulful ways to design for thankfulness—no renovation required. Try a Thankful Board, create a gratitude corner, add guest-ready touches, frame memories, and decorate with seasonal naturals that ground your home in the present moment. Your space becomes a hug… and a blessing. 🤍⏱  Timeline & Highlights0:11 – Welcome + First Snow Inspiration Design Studio coziness, porch pots, twinkle lights, and why winter invites reflection.2:45 – Your Home Is a Mirror What your spaces reveal about connection, peace, creativity—and where care is needed.6:10 – Gratitude by Design  How layered textures, natural woods, and a welcoming fireplace say “thank you for being here.”9:00 – Five Simple Gratitude Rituals Thankful Board/Basket • Cozy gratitude corner • Guest-ready touches • Frame your memories • Decorate with meaning.13:20 – Nature Inside, Peace Within Bringing in branches, pinecones, fruit, and candlelight for authentic seasonal warmth.16:00 – Community Invitation Share your “thankful space” for a chance to be featured.17:30 – Closing Blessing If your home isn’t reflecting gratitude yet, it’s an invitation—not a failure. It's an invitation. An invitation to reset, refresh, rethink, and redesign. Not for perfection,   but for peace, gratitude, and joy. Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

In this special interview, LoriLynn sits down with Andrea Liebross—business and life coach and author of She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary—to talk about what it really looks like to grow a business and a life you love… right in the messy middle.Andrea shares practical mindset shifts and how to connect with future you so your daily decisions actually support the life you’re building.You’ll also hear real talk about imperfect action (including LoriLynn forgetting to hit “record” at first!), what it means to be in the messy middle as a woman, entrepreneur, and caregiver, and how coaching, community, and small brave steps can move you from overwhelmed to aligned and clear. ⏱ Timeline & Highlights below;3:10 – What It Really Means to “Think Big”8:00 – From To-Do List to To-Believe List.  13:20 – Stuck Stress vs. Progress Stress & The Messy Middle 19:30 – Future You, Big Vision & Everyday Decisions25:00 – Coaching, Community & Taking the Next Best Step  🔗 Connect with Andrea Liebross📚 Get Andrea’s book – She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary https://andrealiebross.com/books🎧 Listen to the She Thinks Big podcast Podcast page: https://andrealiebross.com/podcast💼 Explore Andrea’s coaching for entrepreneurial women & learn more about her work Website & coaching offers: https://andrealiebross.comLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home. In this inspiring episode, certified interior designer and creative soul LoriLynn shares how creating a vision board can help you design a life—and a home—you truly love.You’ll hear her personal story of how vision boarding helped her rebuild her life and career after the pandemic, and why this powerful practice blends mindset, design, and daily intention. Learn the simple steps to craft your own board, connect it to your home environment, and use it as a visual compass for the dreams that light you up.Whether you’re craving clarity, courage, or a creative reset, this episode will inspire you to dream again—with purpose. 🌻✨ Keywords: vision board ideas, goal setting for women, interior design inspiration, manifesting your dream life, creative visualization, intentional living, home and mindset transformation, women’s empowerment podcast⏱ Timeline & Highlights0:11 – Welcome & Lori Lynn’s Porch Story A moment of reflection that sparked her first vision board—and a life-changing mindset shift.3:20 – Why Your Vision Matters How clarity and intention guide every design—and every decision—in life.6:45 – Creating Your Board Step by Step From setting the mood to gathering inspiration with Canva or magazines.10:10 – Displaying & Using Your Vision Board Where to place it, how to make it part of your daily rhythm, and why it keeps you aligned.12:40 – The Designer’s Perspective on Vision How your goals and your home evolve together, creating beauty from the inside out.15:00 – Closing Encouragement & Quote “If you can dream it, you can do it.” — Walt Disney. A reminder that nurturing your home is how you nurture your life.Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home. In this episode, Lori Lynn shares why fall—not January—is the best time to set your goals for 2026.Instead of starting the new year rushed and overwhelmed, you’ll learn how to use this season to reflect on your year, release what’s draining you, and design heart-centered goals that actually fit the life you want to live. Lori invites you to look at where you’ve been stuck, where you’ve grown, and what you’re truly craving more of—whether that’s more peace at home, more freedom in your work, or more joy in your everyday rhythms.You’ll walk away with simple, soulful steps: reflect with gratitude, spot your energy leaks, envision your next chapter, and set a few clear seasonal intentions so you can enjoy the holidays fully and step into 2026 with clarity and calm.⏱ Timeline & Highlights0:11 – Welcome & Why Fall Is the “Real” New Year Lori shares how goal setting in autumn creates more peace and space for the holidays.3:10 – Reflecting on 2025 with Honesty & Gratitude Looking at what worked, what didn’t, and how you’ve grown this year.6:30 – Spotting Your Energy Leaks Identifying people, tasks, and commitments that drain you so you can realign for 2026.9:15 – Envisioning Your Next Chapter Imagining your ideal 2026 day—how you want to feel, live, and show up.12:30 – Seasonal Intentions & Slow Progress Choosing a few simple intentions and remembering that how you spend your days is how you spend your life.15:30 – Encouragement & Next Steps A gentle reminder that you don’t have to wait for January—you can begin becoming who you’re meant to be today.Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living.💛 Episode Summary Seven heartfelt ways to close 2025 with gratitude, reflection, and cozy Country Proud inspiration.  In this heartfelt reflection, LoriLynn shares seven gentle, soul-nourishing things to do before the year ends — not to add more to your to-do list, but to fill your heart with gratitude and peace as 2025 quietly winds down. Step into 2026 with peace, grace, and purpose.From celebrating your growth to refreshing a cozy corner of your home, reconnecting with loved ones, and letting go of what no longer serves you, this episode invites you to pause, take stock, and honor how far you’ve come. You’ll also hear LoriLynn’s real-life stories from farm life, caregiving, design work, and lessons learned about slowing down, consistency, and self-compassion.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, homemaker, or dreamer standing at the edge of a new season, this conversation will inspire you to wrap up 2025 with intention, grace, and that unmistakable Country Proud spirit. 🌻⏱️ Episode Timeline & Highlights 3:20 – Why This Episode Matters An honest conversation about balancing caregiving, business, and personal goals while staying grounded in purpose.  5:15 – Heartfelt Takeaway #1: Take Inventory of Your Growth Pause to acknowledge how far you’ve come—your courage, small wins, and quiet transformations throughout 2025.  8:05 – Heartfelt Takeaway#2: Refresh a Corner of Your Home How small design updates—like a new throw or twinkle lights—can reflect your inner growth and bring calm to your space.  10:10 – Heartfelt Takeaway #3: Tie Up Loose Ends Finish what’s been lingering. Clear space—physically and emotionally—for new beginnings.  12:30 – Heartfelt Takeaway #4: Reconnect with Your People Stories of rekindled friendships and why meaningful connection brings warmth long after the holidays fade.  15:40 – Heartfelt Takeaway #5: Reflect on What You’re Letting Go Of Releasing perfectionism, guilt, and over-commitment to make space for freedom and peace in 2026.  19:25 – Heartfelt Takeaway #6 & #7: Practice Gratitude & Intentional Reflection Journaling prompts and reflection ideas to close 2025 with gratitude and clarity.Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home. In this episode, LoriLynn shares her designer secrets to transform your home into a cozy autumn retreat using color, texture, and intentional styling. These timeless designer secrets will help you transform your home into a peaceful autumn retreat—without clutter, overwhelm, or trendy décor that will be outdated by next season.You’ll learn how to refresh your space with color, texture, intentional styling, and cozy layering to create a home that doesn’t just look beautiful—but feels nurturing, restorative, and deeply connected to the rhythms of fall. Whether you live in the country or simply crave that slower, soul-filled lifestyle, this episode will help you turn your home into a sanctuary for this season and every season.⏰ Episode Timeline & Highlights0:11 – Welcome & First Frost Reflections A heartfelt look at seasonal transition and why autumn is the perfect time to refresh your home with intention—not excess.2:45 – Why the Autumn Home Edit Matters The emotional and spiritual power of creating a nurturing environment that supports your soul through the darker, quieter months.5:10 – Secret #1: Color & Texture Refresh How to choose a signature fall color palette and introduce cozy textures that instantly shift your home’s mood without redecorating everything.9:50 – Secret #2 (Referenced): Layered Lighting A reminder to revisit Episode 80 for lighting secrets to set the perfect autumn ambiance.10:30 – Secret #3: Create a Daily Retreat Space The soul of the Autumn Edit—how one personal corner can anchor your peace, reduce stress, and renew your energy each day.14:25 – Styling Formula for Your Retreat Space Grounding + Mood + Personal elements = instant sanctuary.16:50 – Permission to Rest Lori Lynn speaks directly to women who give to everyone else—reminding you that nurturing your own spirit blesses your entire home.18:40 – Secret #4: Cozy Layering Layering textiles, rugs, and baskets to create warmth, invitation, and visual richness that feels lived-in, not staged.22:20 – Closing Blessing & Invitation Encouragement to create your cozy retreat with intention—and a reminder that your home can be your greatest source of peace.Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home. In this comforting fall episode, LoriLynn shares the art and heart behind cozy lighting — how simple changes can shift the mood of your home and your spirit.You’ll learn how to warm up cool, sterile light with soft white bulbs, layer lighting for depth, and use candles and natural glow to create a sense of calm as the days grow shorter. From her favorite lighting tips at Merryville Farm to reflections on how light connects us in spirit and home, this episode blends design know-how with heart. ✨If your space feels flat or uninspired, these easy tweaks will make it glow with comfort, peace, and gratitude — just in time for autumn evenings.🌻 Keywords: cozy home lighting ideas, fall home décor tips, warm lighting guide, farmhouse design, hygge-inspired home, interior design for women, cozy fall atmosphere, country living inspiration⏱️ Episode 80 Highlights & Timeline0:11 – Welcome & Setting the Tone A tender start as Lori Lynn shares heartfelt reflections on friendship, light, and hope — reminding us that light isn’t only what fills our homes, but also what we share with others.3:20 – The Power of Light in Creating Mood Why cozy homes rely more on lighting than furniture — and how it affects your energy, comfort, and even your mindset.5:45 – Step One: Warm It Up 🔥 Swap cool-toned bulbs for warm whites (2,700K–3,000K) to mimic natural candlelight and instantly soften your space.8:10 – Step Two: Layer Your Lighting Learn the three essential layers — ambient, task, and accent — and how to mix lamps, sconces, and candles for that lived-in glow.13:40 – Step Three: Reflect & Amplify the Glow Use mirrors, glass bases, metallic accents, and candle clusters to reflect soft light and add golden warmth throughout your home.16:15 – The Heart of Home & Light 💛 Lighting as emotional self-care — how it brings calm, connection, and gratitude into everyday moments.Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home. In this heartfelt pep talk, LoriLynn reminds you that growth doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from showing up! Whether you’re starting a new habit, working toward a dream, or finding your rhythm again, this episode will inspire you to stay the course. Through country-life reflections from Merryville Farm, a story about deep roots in the soil, and the timeless wisdom of the tortoise and the hare, you’ll learn how steady, small steps build confidence and momentum.  🌾0:11 – Welcome & Intentions for Today’s Episode Why consistency matters more than perfection and how showing up (even imperfectly) changes everything.2:15 – When Life Gets Busy Lori Lynn shares real-life moments from a windy fall day at Merryville Farm and the commitment to recording despite distractions.4:40 – The Garden Analogy 🌱 How daily, consistent care—just like watering and weeding a garden—helps your dreams take root beneath the surface.5:30 – A Country Life Reflection Farm life rhythms as a powerful metaphor for patience, growth, and quiet perseverance.6:20 – The Deep Roots Story 🌽 What we can learn from the unseen strength of a cornfield’s roots—and how your small, steady actions work the same way.7:15 – The Tortoise and the Hare Lesson 🐢 Why slow and steady wins every time, and how to focus on your own pace instead of comparison.8:45 – Building Confidence Through Consistency The beauty of daily habits, rural routines, and staying true to your purpose one step at a time.9:10 – Encouragement & Challenge A heartfelt reminder that progress, no matter how small, still counts—and you’re not behind, you’re becoming.✨ Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life! I'm your host LoriLynn 🍂 To celebrate the first day of Fall this episode will inspire you to make some updates to bring your home in the season! LoriLynn shares simple interior design tips to transition your home from summer’s fresh brights to autumn’s cozy tones. Discover the best fall color trends, easy swaps for instant warmth, and paint picks like Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay, Redend Point, Vintage Gold, Earthen Jug, Polished Mahogany, Plum Brown, and Sage Green Light. Learn how to choose a “hero color,” use the 60/30/10 rule, and weave fall hues into textiles, décor, and even table settings. Create a home that hugs you back this season—peaceful, warm, and ready for autumn’s beauty. 🌻0:11 – Welcome & First Day of Autumn 🌻 Lori Lynn opens with the beauty of seasonal change and how farm life reflects the rhythms of nature.5:10 – Why Color Is the Quickest Seasonal Refresh 🎨 How swapping hues instantly transforms your home without a full renovation.7:00 – Fall Color Trends You’ll Love 🍁 Burnt orange, ochre, mustard, chestnut, plum, and sage—designer-approved hues that echo autumn leaves.9:15 – Choosing Your “Hero Color” ⭐ Tips for picking one anchor shade and supporting it with the 60/30/10 design rule.12:05 – Beyond Paint: Lifestyle Color Touches 🕯 From velvet throws to brass accents—easy ways to weave fall hues into textiles, décor, and table settings.14:40 – Favorite Sherwin-Williams Fall Shades 🖌 Cavern Clay, Vintage Gold, Sage Green Light, Polished Mahogany & more—Lori Lynn’s designer picks.17:30 – A Gentle Challenge ✨ Choose one fall color that speaks to you and bring it into your home this week—small touches, big impact.✨ Keywords: fall color trends, autumn interior design, cozy fall home tips, seasonal home refresh, Sherwin-Williams fall paint colors, farmhouse fall décoLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of Country Proud LivingWelcome to Country Proud Living! I'm your host LoriLynn. Ever wonder what goes on behind the mic at Country Proud Living? Come join me in this special bonus episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to share the journey of building this podcast—now 87 episodes strong with nearly 2,500 downloads across 35 countries! 🌍 From brand photography on the farm, to creating business cards on the fly, to celebrating listeners in places like Germany, Sweden, and South Africa—it’s been a whirlwind of growth, gratitude, and signs that I’m on the right path. Join me as I reflect on staying true to my voice, balancing a busy design business, and embracing the joy of nurturing spaces and empowered living. If you’ve found encouragement here, please leave a rating or review—it helps more women just like you discover Country Proud Living. 💛Keywords: country living podcast, nurturing spaces, empowered women, peaceful home life, behind the scenesLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living!  I'm your host LoriLynn! Fall is here with its golden leaves 🍁, crisp mornings, and cozy evenings making it the perfect season to reset your rhythms. In this episode of Country Proud Living, I’m sharing how to create a nurturing fall routine that supports your well-being 💛, brings peace to your days, and helps you thrive through the busy season ahead.Discover three simple pillars: a grounding morning ritual 🌿, cozy home touches 🏡 that make ordinary days feel extraordinary, and an evening routine 🌙 that restores your energy. These small, intentional habits can transform autumn from chaotic to calm—so you feel more grounded, joyful, and connected.If you’re ready to embrace the beauty of fall 🍂 with self-care, peaceful routines 🕯️, and a nurturing home life 🏡, this episode is for you!Themes of this episode...cozy fall routine 🍁, fall habits for women ✨, peaceful home life 🌸, nurturing daily rhythms 🌿, self-care for women 💛Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home.   ⏰ Feeling stretched too thin? In this episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn shares practical time management tips for women who want less hustle and more peace.📚 Stephen Covey teaches simple productivity strategies—like batching, time blocking, and setting “big rocks” first—to manage your days with intention. "The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." this is a great from author Stephen Covey of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.🌿 Discover resources and rhythms that save time, reduce stress, and create space for what truly matters. If you’re ready to shift from frazzled to focused, this episode is your gentle guide to time-smart living and intentional days rooted in purpose. 🌿Want to go deeper? Here are a few helpful resources:📚 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam📚 Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown📚 Atomic Habits by James Clear (great for building time-smart routines)🌿 Free planners and habit trackers @ LoriLynn https://lorilynn-uter.mykajabi.com/country-proud-living-link-in-bio-1Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home.   Lori Lynn shares simple, soulful touches to create a cozy, calming home—whether you live in a farmhouse, cottage, or city apartment. Discover simple, soulful touches to turn your home into a cozy retreat. Lori Lynn shares tips on soft textures, natural elements, warm lighting, meaningful keepsakes, and calming colors to createSCrea a space that nurtures your mind, body, and spirit. These small, intentional touches make your home feel like a hug and remind you that you are worthy of peace and comfort.My recommended Sherwin Williams "Cottage Calm" Paint Colors:SW 9507 Cream & SugarSW 9104 Woven Wicker SW  6296 Fading Rose SW 6225 Sleepy BlueSW 6212 QuietudeCozy home, cottage calm, mindful home design, peaceful living, self-care at home, intentional decorating📚 Recommended Books & ResourcesThe Cozy Life by Pia Edberg – an introduction to “hygge” and cozy livingWelcome Home by Myquillyn Smith – simple, soulful decorating for every seasonSimple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach – daily readings on gratitude and joy at homeResource: The Inspired Room by Melissa Michaels – practical and heart-centered design inspirationLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home. In today’s episode, Lori Lynn shares how small, intentional daily habits can help you cultivate peace, purpose, and joy in your life.Life can feel overwhelming, but creating calm doesn’t require dramatic changes. From morning stillness with your coffee, to evening rituals, connecting with loved ones, and honoring your body, these simple habits add up to a life that feels grounded, intentional, and aligned with what matters most.Learn practical strategies for:Creating peaceful morning and evening routinesDesigning habits that nurture your mind, body, and spiritPrioritizing connection, gratitude, and reflectionLetting go of stress and cultivating joy in everyday momentsAs Aristotle said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” This episode guides you to design your own rhythms, rooted in your values and lifestyle, to make peace and purpose a part of every day.Resources & Inspiration:Louise Smith quote: “You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk.”Gretchen Rubin quote: “What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while.”If you loved this episode, follow, rate, and review the show to help more like-minded women discover Country Proud Living.SEO Keywords: daily habits, peace and purpose, intentional living, country living lifestyle, self-care routines, mindful routines, grounded lifestyleLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life, and every day feels a little more like home. I’m your host, Lori Lynn, and today we’re talking about letting go—of the clutter in your home, the mental lists in your mind, and the emotional baggage in your heart.As we step into the second half of the year, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and release what no longer serves you. From clearing a crowded drawer to journaling your worries or letting go of unrealistic expectations, small acts of decluttering can create big shifts in your peace, creativity, and joy.In this episode, you’ll discover:Simple ways to clear physical clutter in your homePractical tips to declutter your mind and focus on what mattersGentle strategies for emotional release and self-forgivenessHow creating space can bring calm, creativity, and empowerment"You can't reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday's junk." – Louise SmithWhether it’s a five-minute reset, a quick kitchen drawer cleanout, or a nightly bullet journal, letting go opens the door to possibility and a more peaceful, intentional life.Resources & Inspiration:Bullet Journaling: Simple note-taking for mental clarityLouise Smith quotes on letting go and embracing freedomConsider setting boundaries around social media for mental declutteringLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

Welcome to Country Proud Living, where nurturing spaces empower your life, and every day feels a little more like home. In today’s episode, we’ll explore how to transform your bedroom into a true sanctuary. I’m your host, LoriLynn, and this episode is designed to speak right to your soul, offering practical tips to create a restful, calming space that promotes deeper sleep and relaxation.All the colors shared can be seen on my Instagram feed. In this episode, we’ll dive into:The Power of Color: How the right colors, from soothing blues to warm neutrals, can shape your mood and promote rest.Layering Comfort: Bedding tips, from luxurious sheets to cozy throws, to create a tactile, inviting environment.Lighting and Ambiance: How to set the mood with soft lighting, candles, and warm bulbs.Clutter-Free Tips: Decluttering your space for better energy and restful sleep.Personal Touches: Adding meaningful elements like framed quotes, a favorite photo, or a cozy corner to nourish your soul.She also shares a bit about my experience with ABC Carpet & Home in New York City, and why investing in quality bedding can make all the difference. Plus, I share some of my favorite colors for creating a cozy and restful space.Books & Design Resources:📚The Nesting Place by Myquillyn SmithABC Carpet & Home: https://abchome.com/collections/bed-bathSherwin Williams for more information on the Paint Colors discussed today. https://www.sherwin-williams.com/ Warm tones:Cavern Clay SW 7701 Redundant Point SW 9081 Breathless SW 6022. Caramelized SW 9186Soft blues and greens:Sea Salt SW 6204 Retreat SW 6207Waterscape SW 6470Halycon Green SW 6211 Oyster Bay SW 6206 Pastels:Hinting Blue SW 6519 Heartfelt SW 6586 Romance SW 6323Springtime SW 6708Coral Rose SW 9004Bold & Moody Hues:Naval SW 6244Iron Ore SW 7069Urbane Bronze SW 7048Tricorn Black SW 6248Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!