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The Introverted Advocate
by Dee Bolemon: Advocate, Podcaster, Blogger
Since becoming an advocate in 2014, I’ve learned a few things along the way. This is my on-going story as I take my advocacy to a new level. I’d like to share with you:(1) My personal stories of inner growth and new wisdom(2) Key learnings from my recent experiences as a new advocate(3) Resources and information for those interested in advocating(4) Revelations that changed me — especially in the last few years.I hope my stories inspire you to get curious about your own adventure in advocating. We need compassionate folks to bring their positive energy to our world. "Kindness is the Theme. Advocacy is the Action." http://TheIntrovertedAdvocate.com
Episodes
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Replay from 2018: My Christmas Wish for Our World (EP021)
My Christmas Wish is that we bring compassion, love, and kindness to our daily lives. Let gratitude be our guide to sharing positive and kind energy with those around us. Let's get off autopilot. Let's share the goodness from within our hearts. It will change the world.
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EP069 Vote Country Over Party, Please...
To remain a democracy, Americans must vote in the November midterms. It's never been so important to participate in elections. Please vote! Our country can be saved if each of us speaks up through our individual votes!
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EP068 Permission to Feel
Dedicated to the kind, sensitive folks in America. Please take care of yourselves.
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EP067 The Gun Violence Must Stop!
We must vote out every politician who refuses to keep our children and country safe from gun violence.
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EP066 We are Fragile and We are Mighty
We're little dots within this vast universe. Humanity is fragile and also mighty! Should we not protect our planet Earth? Are we doing enough?
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EP065 Gratitude and Resilience
Gratitude is the key! Here's my story.
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EP064 Sandy Hook: Say Their Names
Nine years ago, a tragedy shook America. Yet, not much has changed to prevent it from happening again. Today, I say their names. It's my first step in learning how I may contribute to the solution of stopping violence. Each of us has the power to contribute to the solution. The question is: "Will...
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EP063 See Something, Say Something
Being self-aware helps us be respectful of those around us. It's important to look after one another. If we see someone who needs a little support, let's say something. After all, one day we may wish someone notices us and offers a kind word or helpful hand.
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EP062 Play to Your Strengths
Each of us has a strength that may be applied to overcome all sorts of challenges. Can you name three of yours?
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EP061 I Don't Own Pets
Our words matter. And I removed one specific word from my vocabulary after adopting an 8-week old kitten in 1993.
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EP060 Die Empty
I want to die empty. Why? Because it's not about me. It's about humanity.
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EP059 YOU Have a Gift!
Everyone has a gift. What is yours?
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EP058 Three Perspectives: Which Represents You?
Does this resonate with you? Listen to this 8-minute story about three women and their different perspectives.
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EP057 Sucker Punch!
Ever been sucker punched? Here's my experience and why it pertains to America today.
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EP056 Lessons I've Learned in 2020
2020 offered me opportunities to grow as a person. Looking back, I've learned a lot about myself. This is a "voice journal" recording from October 2020 when I dove headfirst into self-reflection about evolving as an advocate and as a human.
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EP055 2-Minute Pep Talk
Please don't give up. We need each other. Please reach out with your kind heart to others. Together we will make it through the chaos.
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EP054 Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Emotional Intelligence is our Superpower! Here's how engaging our EQ will help us survive and thrive during all the chaos in the world.
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EP053 Campfire Reflections
Discovered two short audio recordings from my February 2020 camping trip. It's personal stuff: my reflections on advocacy and how owning our successes is important.
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EP052 Do No Harm
Three little words. Yet so powerful.
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EP051 Back on the Air!
It's great to be back after 3 months away from podcasting.
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EP050 Open Hearts, Open Minds
Black Lives Matter! Americans must keep their hearts and minds open to fully understand the experiences of the Black Community. Are you courageous enough to fight for social justice so that every American has peace, justice, and equality?
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EP049 One Humanity
America is NOT the Land of the Free. Here's my 2-minute "call to action."
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EP048 Befriending Fear: My Big Adventure in the Florida Keys
Traveling solo has always been one great adventure after another! It's provided me with opportunities to face my fears and find confidence in myself. Courage builds resilience -- and that's a worthy goal in life.
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EP047 Emotional Resilience: More Important Than Ever!
Here are my sources links for this episode: Emotional Resilience is a Trait You Can Develop What is Emotional Resilience & How to Build It TED Talk by Amy Morin: The Secret to Becoming Mentally Strong TED Talk by Lucy Hone: The Three Secrets of Resilient People TED Talk by Charles Hunt: What…
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EP046 Speaking From My Heart
Emotions are getting complicated during this pandemic. I speak honestly about how I am coping with the threat of COVID-19.
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EP045 The Power of Story
We, humans, are hardwired for story. Our brains crave connection. I learned that if a story does not have an ending -- or if the ending is unclear -- our brains, looking for logic, create an ending to the story. Humans need stories and connections as much as we need oxygen. Let's use this time to...
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EP044 Kris Carr and Brene Brown: Exactly Who We Need Right Now!
Please follow Kris Carr and Brene Brown on social media. Check out their web sites. These two are game-changers. My life expanded in wonderful ways after following their wisdom and compassionate teachings. No matter where you are along life's journey, I promise that you will find their wisdom,...
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EP043 What Does Support Look Like?
Brene Brown suggests we adjust a common phrase. She suggests we ask: "What does support look like?" Instead of asking someone if we may "help" them, we ask: "How may I support you? What does support look like." Let's show kindness and compassion during this pandemic. COVID19 will show us what we...
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EP042 Staying Well During This Coronavirus Pandemic
During this global crisis, how will you manage stress and anxiety during this Coronavirus Pandemic? Please plan your food, medicines, pet food, etc. for a two-week lockdown or self-quarantine. We need to double-down on compassion. Compassion will see us through this. Take care. Be well.
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EP041 Goodbye, Lewis
With a heavy heart, I wrote a goodbye letter to Lewis.
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EP040 Your Advocating Heart
If you are listening to my podcast, I bet you have An Advocate's Heart. I truly believe that each of us is an advocate. Here's why this is so important right now... 2020 for me signifies the year I get clear about my advocacy. 2020 is the year many of us decide to stand up for what is right and...
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EP039 Heather Stadler: Compassionate Advocate for All Animals
Such a delight to chat with Heather Stadler. Having introverted tendencies, Heather found ways to begin advocating three years ago. Writing comes naturally to her, so that was the beginning. Official Fat Vegan is Heather's channel on Instagram. She represents those of us who strive to be genuine,...
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EP038 Chef Linda Soper-Kolton: Director of Compassionate Cuisine
Catskill Animal Sanctuary in Upstate New York offers a vegan program called Compassionate Cuisine. Chef Linda Soper-Kolton is the director of this educational platform that presents cooking classes, tasting events, and seasonal offerings. Linda is a delight as she shares the many steps of...
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EP037 Top 5 Reasons I Adore The Homestead Inn in NY
Sometimes we are lucky to find a place that offers a beautiful, peaceful retreat from our busy lives. The Homestead Inn at Catskill Animal Sanctuary is where I go to reset, restore, and rejuvenate my energy. Located in Upstate New York, the Homestead Inn is comfortable, charming, and convenient…
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EP036 Kathy Stevens: Founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary
Kathy Stevens founded Catskill Animal Sanctuary in 2001. Kathy is a global social change leader and Catskill Animal Sanctuary is a Compassion Catalyst. This is my 10-minute conversation with Kathy. I am forever changed by this kind and generous woman. Please check out her podcast: "All Beings...
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EP035 Book Review: QUIET by Susan Cain
Book Review: QUIET, The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. In 2012, Susan Cain published this 333-page masterpiece -- the "go-to" resource for the inside scoop on why some of us tend to be introspective, quiet, reserved, wise thinkers. Susan encourages Introverts to nurture…
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EP034 Your One Wild and Precious Life
Mary Oliver wrote: "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" What a marvelous call to action! Mary's question is incredible in that it makes us pause and think. It makes us stop and give credence to our future so that we don't live without giving serious thought…
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EP033 90-Second Sound Bite: Learning To Advocate
Advocating will open your heart, your mind, and your spirit to greater depths never felt before. It's transformational.
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EP032 My One-Year Anniversary
Wow! This is my one-year anniversary for my podcast. It seems like a lifetime ago, but then again, it really flew by. So why did I decide to create a global podcast for everyone to hear? Well, it's simple. I believe in the power of the individual to make a difference in our world. And I believe…
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EP031 WildFlower Cafe with Bonnie Schweppe
https://www.wildflowercafeny.com/ Vegan cafe in Red Hook, NY. Delightful atmosphere and an awesome menu with something for everyone! Great fun to visit with Bonnie.
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EP030 New Leaf Vegan Mentor Program with Elana Kirshenbaum
Catskill Animal Sanctuary recently launched the New Leaf Vegan Mentor Program. It's free! Sign up as either a mentor or a mentee. With both an online platform and a smartphone app, it's easy to stay in touch. This is a groundbreaking initiative! Website: https://www.newleafvegans.org/
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EP029 Chef Sara Boan: Compassionate Cuisine Cookbook
Chef Sara Boan co-created a new vegan cookbook with Chef Linda Soper-Kolton and sanctuary founder Kathy Stevens at Catskill Animal Sanctuary. We had a fun chat about recipe creation and using plant-based ingredients to make delicious meals. Compassionate Cuisine Cookbook is available in May 2019....
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EP028 Saving Baby Birds
This is a story about compassion for our feathered friends. As a child, I sat by my grandmom as she taught me about songbirds. She would say: "Listen, Dee... that's a cardinal." And she sang back to the birds as they visited her South Carolina yard. Bird lovers know how extraordinary and...
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EP027 Listen Up, Introverts!
Recently while Googling Susan Cain, who is the well-known expert on Introverts, I found her interview by Tim Ferriss (his podcast episode 357). I was enthralled by the questions Tim and Susan ask each other about their own Introversion. This is a fascinating hour and a half long conversation.…
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EP026 Catskill Animal Sanctuary: Love Spoken Here
Animals. Let's visit with the animals! Come with me and I'll introduce you to the big family of rescued-farmed animals of Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Located in the Hudson Valley of New York, rolling hills and 148 acres are the backdrop for over 300 rescued animals who live here surrounded by…
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EP025 Michael Harren: Musician, Artist, Podcaster, Vegan
Delighted to have Michael Harren on my show. He is a multi-media artist, musician, podcaster, vegan and animal advocate. His book, The Animal Book, is a wonderful introduction to advocacy. His Mikeypod podcast is a delightful collection of diverse and compassionate folks who are helping to make…
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EP024 Cube of Truth in Orlando
As an animal lover, and now an advocate for animal rights, I've always been interested in the peaceful protest and street activism. However, as an introvert, that is not a place where I am comfortable. Yet I'd like to share a group called Anonymous for the Voiceless. They have a peaceful, I don't...
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EP023 Advocacy Toolkit for Skills and Strategies
While researching the topic of advocacy last year, I found a 190-page toolkit produced by an organization called Disability Rights Wisconsin. I've posted a direct link to this group's download page. Yes, you may visit my website and click on the Resources page. The link to this awesome toolkit…
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EP022 Find Your Creative Groove by Advocating
What a year! It seems fitting that this was my fifth year as an advocate. I increased my efforts each year for five years. This year, I took the biggest leap of all: I started my podcast and blog. This creative effort required several things of me: Be brave Use my talents and skills Speak my…
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EP020 Meet the Sheep
During my visit to Catskill Animal Sanctuary, I had a chance encounter with the Underfoot Family of Sheep. This is one of my favorite field recordings from September. You should visit: CASanctuary.org
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Since becoming an advocate in 2014, I’ve learned a few things along the way. This is my on-going story as I take my advocacy to a new level. I’d like to share with you:(1) My personal stories of inner growth and new wisdom(2) Key learnings from my recent experiences as a new advocate(3) Resources and information for those interested in advocating(4) Revelations that changed me — especially in the last few years.I hope my stories inspire you to get curious about your own adventure in advocating. We need compassionate folks to bring their positive energy to our world. "Kindness is the Theme. Advocacy is the Action." http://TheIntrovertedAdvocate.com
HOSTED BY
Dee Bolemon: Advocate, Podcaster, Blogger
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Since becoming an advocate in 2014, I’ve learned a few things along the way. This is my on-going story as I take my advocacy to a new level. I’d like to share with you:(1) My personal stories of inner growth and new wisdom(2) Key learnings from my recent experiences as a new advocate(3) Resources...
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The Introverted Advocate is created and hosted by Dee Bolemon: Advocate, Podcaster, Blogger.
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