Episode: 2022.8.45

The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari encourages you to embrace those opportunities to expand your knowledge. From time to time you may come across moments where you aren’t sure where to start or how to begin moving forward. Today by using our resources, we’re only one internet search away from exploring a different perspective and pushing past that stumbling block in our way.

Our first caller Richard wonders how he can practice more discipline in his diet. Nancy advised him to surround himself with foods that encourage healthy eating and welcome new ideas. It can be tempting to overindulge in our comfort foods but following through with your plan leads you one step closer to the finish line. Listen in to discover how you can stay on track with your goals by keeping an open mind.

Our inspirational guest Ellie Atherton remained open to learning by trusting the path that unfolded ahead of her. She was raised in a spiritual household and was one to wear her heart on her sleeve. Ellie experienced a pivotal moment in her life when she was overcome by a sense of protection and comfort while at home gazing at one of her crosses as a child. She had a difficult time taking medications and developed a passion for studying herbs after finding a book in her new home that discussed plant medicine. Ellie was fascinated as she dove into how they could assist with healing and even made her own cough syrups. Pursuing her path as an herbalist, Ellie eventually divorced her husband of 23 years while discovering more about herself through her spirituality. Being a single mother, she knew she need more than her herbal business to support her children. Seeing an ad in the mail promoting getting a nursing degree, she knew that was the next step on her journey. Becoming a hospice nurse, she found that taping into her faith and listening to others truly enabled her to make a difference in the lives of her patients and also in her own. Tune in to hear how Ellie remained open to learning as she encountered every new chapter in her life.

Perhaps you’ve felt frustrated when trying to learn a new skill. Instead of getting discouraged, remember to focus on the hard work you’ve put in so far. By taking your time and progressing at your own pace you’re one step closer to living full out.