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Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.
by Camille Johnson
Listen to stories told by Camille Johnson as she reflects on her life raising a family of 5 kids, being happily married for 22 years, and finding the joy and laughter of it all. She has been trying to find the floor to her kids' rooms for a while and gets a peek about once a week. Come listen as she shares her journey of finding her floor both literally and figuratively as she contemplates, life, love, cleaning, pets, books, remodeling, being a taxi driver, finding wholeness, living as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and figuring out what she finally wants to be when she grows up. If this podcasting becomes a thing well maybe this is it. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
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Ep. 271- Creativity helps with mental strength
Send us Fan Mail “We cannot just practice our art. We need to force our way into its secrets, and then it will raise us to the divine.” In this week’s episode after sharing a small talk prompt and a personal story, I revisit the idea of creativity helping us with our mental strength. I share a...
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Ep. 270 - The Journey is the dream
Send us Fan Mail “That’s the dream. It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” Inspired by a quote by Kobe Bryant - this week’s episode reflects on the journey being the dream. I reflected upon making an idea that you have become a reality. That creation is complicated and yet it is the process...
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Ep. 269 - The art of gathering - part 4 - authenticity and ending
Send us Fan Mail “Accept that there is an ending” This is the last episode sharing the book, The art of gathering, how we meet and why it matters, by Priya Parker. I begin by sharing the chapter about leaving your best selves at home and creating an environment where people can be a little more...
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Ep. 268 - The Art of Gathering - part 3 - rules and pregame
Send us Fan Mail “A thoughtful opening moment…can change the course of a gathering…” I love this week’s topic from The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker, pregame. I share the value of priming your guest from the beginning of hearing of your event. I loved the idea of rules made for your get…
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Ep. 267 - The art of gathering - part 2 - Invite and host
Send us Fan Mail “Protect your guests.” This week’s episode is part 2 on the sharing of the book, The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker. I share the significance of your guest list. I mention the importance of your venue choice, size and style which also helps you fulfill your purpose. Then I talk...
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Ep. 266 - The Art of Gathering - part 1 - purpose
Send us Fan Mail “Decide why you’re really gathering.” In this week’s episode we begin the discussion of the book, The Art of Gathering - How we meet and why it matters - by Priya Parker. In part 1, we learn of finding the real purpose to our gatherings. Ms. Parker invites us to go deeper, to…
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Ep. 265 - The people who have come before you
Send us Fan Mail “Learn of the people who have come before you.” Today I am sharing a few stories I learned today about a few of my ancestors. I begin by sharing one of the books that changed a perspective which was a historical fiction account of the Martin and Willie handcart companies. I share…
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Ep. 264 - Summer reading and the people we become
Send us Fan Mail “We read to know we are not alone.” – C.S. Lewis. In this week’s episode I cover the topic of summer reading and how it helps us become. I mention at the beginning how my mom made sure we had a pile of books to read each summer - our homework for the summer and how I now continue...
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Ep. 263 - The power of our influence - the good and bad apple effect.
Send us Fan Mail How do bad apples effect the whole barrel? In this episode, I talk about 2 chapters in the book, Why we Click by Kate Murphy. Have you ever felt an instant click with someone got along fantasitcally or felt the mood in a room change due to someone’s anger? Is there someone in…
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Ep.262 - The Lost art of small talk - part 2 - tips
Send us Fan Mail “There you are!” In this week’s episode we talk a bit more about the lost art of small talk. This week I give you a few tips on different ways to think about it and also topics or situations that can help you feel more comfortable. Acronyms like S_O_F_T_E_N or F_O_R_D or A_R_E...
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Ep. 261 - The Lost Art of Small Talk - part 1
Send us Fan Mail This week I am exploring the idea of small talk and calling it a lost art. I notice how I am really not very good at it and want to try to be better. Essentially I call it a way to notice people and make connections even for just a moment. I mention how our phones are a...
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Ep. 260 - A little psychology of why we re-read books.
Send us Fan Mail “There is nothing wrong with coming back to a story that loves you back.” I have been going back to my favorite books and movies lately, so I thought it would be fun to understand why we do that. I share what I learned from an article and a youtube video. A few things I mention…
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Ep. 259 - Road Trip Rules for life
Send us Fan Mail A road trip is a great metaphor for life. In this episode I share 6 ideas or rules for life that come from the road. I share a few road trips stories and then weave them into how that can relate to our life in general. Rules like, detours are part of life and make sure to stop…
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Ep. 258 When God seems silent ... He is in no way absent
Send us Fan Mail “When God seems silent … He is in no way absent.” This week I am inspired by the story of Esther. In the book of Esther, God is not explicit in the story but he is still there. I share a brief review of the story of Esther and then point out the ways that the Lord put people in...
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Ep. 257 Different Busy - the seasons of our lives
Send us Fan Mail Different busy is the topic for this week. I contemplate different seasons in our lives. How I used to be so good at some things when my kids were little and now I don’t do those same things as well. Like regularly getting to the grocery store. I also share how we need to give...
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Ep. 256 Book ideas for a good summer read
Send us Fan Mail A good read by the pool! That is what I have been daydreaming about as I go about my busy days this week. This episode I share a few of my favorite authors and some of their books to get ideas for when you get into the slower rhythm of the summer. I mostly like romantic comedy...
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Ep. 255 Mother's Day Reflection - missing the little things
Send us Fan Mail This week I reflect on a few mother’s day things. First, I am becoming more like my mom by having all the expired condiments in my fridge. That is something that is too much of a reality right now, my kids finding them. Then second, while staying with my Dad and feeling like I…
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Ep. 254 - Pulled in so many directions - finding the calm in the chaos
Send us Fan Mail Lately I have been feeling pulled in so many different directions and in this episode I talk about a few solutions to help me go from chaos to a little more calm. I share all of the things on my plate, (as I am sure many of you have) and an extra added concern. I talk of the...
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Ep 253 - Stranded and surgery
Send us Fan Mail Back after spring break, and sharing two stories. I begin by sharing our stranded story. Our spring break road trip took an unfortunate turn with an overheated car and a need to get a tow, as well as other parts of the story. I share a tender mercy with the rental car and a book...
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Ep. 252 - The Delusion you need to start something new
Send us Fan Mail “Dream about your ideal future, even if it’s a lie compared to today’s reality, then get to work and make that reality happen.” In this episode we are going to talk about being delusional. I share this idea from The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser who says that when we want to...
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Ep. 251 Building your mental bank account as a parent
Send us Fan Mail In this episode I share some ideas on how to build more confidence as a parent by making deposits in our mental bank account. It can be easy to think we are doing well as parents when our children are doing well. I dive into an important mindset shift: learning not to base my...
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How to get out of a mental sewer cycle
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I celebrate reaching episode 250 and explore something we all experience at times: getting stuck in what The Confident Mind calls the “sewer cycle.” After a stressful moment related to my church calling, I found myself spiraling into negative thoughts and worry.…
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Ep. 249 - Excellence with our strengths and our weaknesses
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I continue exploring the powerful quote from Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis: “I won with all of my strengths and I won with all of my weaknesses.” After reflecting on The Confident Mind last week, I wanted to dig deeper into the idea that excellence does…
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Ep. 248 - Remembering The Confident Mind
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I revisit one of my favorite books on mindset and performance: The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser. As I’ve been re-reading and re-listening to it, I’ve felt completely re-energized about what is possible when we intentionally train our thoughts. This book…
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Ep. 247 Black is the new pink for Valentine's day.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share the story of how Valentine’s Day — a holiday I once protested by wearing all black — became one of the most meaningful days of my life. What started as a cynical college stance in 1995 turned into the beginning of my relationship with Nate. From minute…
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Ep. 246 - Do you want to feel amazing? Revisiting Glucose Revolution
Send us Fan Mail “Do you want to feel amazing?” Another book that I think is helpful to reread is Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchaspé. I review in the episode (and go in depth in episode 122, Glucose Revolution our bodies and glucose) how our bodies process glucose. I remind you that our bodies...
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Ep. 245 - Re-read the book Atomic Habits by James Clear
Send us Fan Mail “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become." This week is a reminder of another favorite book, Atomic Habits by James Clear. I shared this book 4 years ago in episodes 75-79 where you will find a good summary and more thoughts on the book. Some of...
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Ep. 244 Make your own weather
Send us Fan Mail “There is space between stimulus and response.” In this week’s podcast, I share a reminder of the book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. I mentioned making our own weather, so we are not so affected by other people's moods or reactions. I remind you that...
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Ep. 243 - Keeping the end in mind as we look ahead to 2026
Send us Fan Mail “Keep the end in mind.” Happy New Year and hello 2026. This episode I share a handful of ideas as we look toward more becoming in 2026. I mention two funerals I went to over the break and how they influenced me to think more about how I want to become. Which then reminded me of…
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Ep. 242 - Hope in Christmas Lyrics - "This Little Babe"
Send us Fan Mail “...foil thy foes with joy” In this last episode for the Christmas season, I share about a song that I learned this year. The song, This Little Babe, was written by a Jesuit Priest in the late 1500s and then put to music in the 20th century. The song is like a battle cry to...
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Ep. 241 - Hope in Simplicity - letting go of a "perfect Christmas"
Send us Fan Mail “What do you value most about the holiday?” In this podcast I will share some ideas on how to simplify Christmas and let go of the “perfect Christmas.” I share the idea of taking a moment to really reflect on what you love the most about the season and then go all in on that.…
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Ep. 240 Hope in the waiting - the advent
Send us Fan Mail “To hope in God means to wait with patient expectation, trusting that he will fulfill his promises.” This week I explore hope a little more. Hope in the waiting as we prepare for the coming of Christmas or the coming of our Savior. As we prepare for Christmas, the advent can help...
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Ep. 239 - Gratitude and hope
Send us Fan Mail “Hope takes gratitude and turns it into resilience and action.” I love talking about gratitude! In this episode I share the connection between hope and gratitude. Hope is an attribute of Christ that I am learning to incorporate and realized how gratitude helps with a sense of…
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Ep. 238 The Empty Nest Myth - adjusting expectations
Send us Fan Mail “They still need you as young adults.” In this week’s episode I share a few personal stories to start and then bust the myth of the empty nest experience. As my young adults leave the nest I tell you their need for help and guidance along the way. I share what it takes to become…
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Ep. 237 Looking back at my goals and readjusting
Send us Fan Mail “Plan on a system with the assumption of hardship.” In this episode I reflect on the goals and systems I was hoping to put in place at the beginning of the year and see where they are. I look back on episode 204, Becoming, and repeat quotes from James Clear and Ashely Jansen…
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Ep. 236 - Understanding AI - part 5 - A spiritual understanding and summing up the series
Send us Fan Mail “Work is essential for our spiritual progression” This episode I finish up with the Understanding AI series. First talking about Elder David A. Bednar’s talk “Things as they really are, 2.0” from 2024. Where Elder Bednar reminds us of our moral agency to admonish us not to become...
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Ep. 235 - Understanding AI part 4 - AI as a Co-worker, tutor and coach
Send us Fan Mail “Will AI take over my job?” In part 4 of the Understanding Artificial Intelligence series we explore AI as a Co-worker, Tutor and Coach. All ideas coming from the book by Ethan Mollick, Co-Intelligence - Living and working with AI. I share how Mollick makes the point that our…
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Ep. 234 Understanding AI - part 3 - AI as a creative tool
Send us Fan Mail “[Artificial Intelligences] AI are connection machines - which is why they can seem so creative.” As part 3 of learning more about AI we explore what it can do as a creative tool. I begin by giving you a little update on my life - and some biggish news for me. I then spend the…
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Ep. 233 Understanding AI - part 2 - Aligning AI and the principles of use
Send us Fan Mail “Focus on the practical use of AI” I continue the series to Understand AI. This week I share the topic of Aligning AI and mention the 4 principles suggested by Ethan Mollick in the book, Co-Intelligence - Living and working with AI. I begin by sharing the idea of the paper clip...
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Ep. 232 Reflecting on the Michigan LDS Church shooting and fire
Send us Fan Mail “I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.” This week I share some of my thoughts after the tragic church shooting and fire that took place in Grand Blanc, Michigan. I mention that I am trying to choose faith not fear as a reaction to what happened. I talk about 3...
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Ep. 231 Understanding AI - part one
Send us Fan Mail “Large Language Models or LLMs are simply predicting what words would come next due to all of their learning.” Prompted by my husband's suggestion I have decided to have a series of episodes dedicated to understanding AI better. Instead of being scared of AI or simply ignoring…
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Ep. 230 - College move-ins and a tender mercy
Send us Fan Mail “God is aware of you!” This week I talk about how the college move-ins went with my two young adults. I share how things went with both my son and daughter and their different experiences. I also share about a tender experience I had with a dear friend, at a super cute market,...
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Ep. 229 - Several quotes to help you get through your day.
Send us Fan Mail “Limitations only exist if you let them.” In this episode I am sharing a handful of quotes that will hopefully help inspire you and motivate you to get through your day. I share how it can be easy to let the negative stuff and thoughts get us down. I mention that we need to make…
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Ep. 228 - Mental Health Ideas for your Young Adult
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share some mental health ideas to teach your young adults as they begin to leave the nest. I mention a few of my podcast and books that I have learned these great ideas. I mention Steven R. Covey’s 7 Habits for Highly Effective People principle of being...
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Ep. 227 - K-Pop Demon Hunters and truth and light
Send us Fan Mail Episode description: “...and whatsoever is truth is light, …” In this week’s episode I am talking about the Netflix hit “K-Pop Demon Hunters” and how it is resonating with so many people due to the truth and light within its message. ( I share a few spoilers so be warned.) I…
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Ep. 226 - 20 ideas to make the most of the rest of summer
Send us Fan Mail “Be a tourist in your own town.” How is it already near the end of July! Summer is cruising along and this episode I am sharing 20 ideas of things to do at the end of the summer. Things like taking a short trip somewhere, going to a festival, try a new recipe,walk to get some ice...
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Ep. 225 - Thoughts about thoughts and being mad.
Send us Fan Mail “Is it true?” In this week’s episode I share an experience I had where I let my mad and negative thoughts get the best of me. I share what happened and how I have decided to help recovering when an experience triggers a tornado of negative and mad thoughts. I mention a few tips...
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Throwback - Road Trip Tips - (original ep.15)
Send us Fan Mail Throwback this week! It has been a busy week so I am sharing this oldy but goody. Happy 4th of July and enjoy! “Don’t over think the drive. Just get on the road and you might be surprised at how much fun you can have.” In this episode, I shares some tips for getting your family…
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Ep. 224 - My changing life - looking back and forward
Send us Fan Mail “… this dual process coping seems to be the way of midlife.” I hope summer is going well for you all. In this episode I share that my summer is feeling weird and all the change that I have been coping with. This summer has felt different. I share how I have been looking back,...
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Ep. 223 - Our Universal Epic Adventure
Send us Fan Mail “So glad that I made it happen!” In this episode I share a bit about our vacation to the Universal resort and also their new park Epic. I was able to have all of my family together for the first time in 2 years. It was the first time to take a vacation with all the new in-laws as...
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Listen to stories told by Camille Johnson as she reflects on her life raising a family of 5 kids, being happily married for 22 years, and finding the joy and laughter of it all. She has been trying to find the floor to her kids' rooms for a while and gets a peek about once a week. Come listen as she shares her journey of finding her floor both literally and figuratively as she contemplates, life, love, cleaning, pets, books, remodeling, being a taxi driver, finding wholeness, living as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and figuring out what she finally wants to be when she grows up. If this podcasting becomes a thing well maybe this is it. Thanks for listening!
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