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Day 74: Stop making burnout a badge of honor

March 25, 2022

Day 74: Stop making burnout a badge of honor

I saw this point on LinkedIn the other day and it said: We NEED to stop glamourising overworking. Please. The absence of sleep, good diet, exercise, relaxation, and time with friends and family isn't something to be applauded...

Day 73: Divergent Mind - Part 2

March 23, 2022

Day 73: Divergent Mind - Part 2

We are continuing the conversation about the book, Divergent Mind. I am really enjoying diving back into this book and giving you some of the insights I am learning. Find the book here . Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather...

Day 72: Divergent Mind - Part 1

March 22, 2022

Day 72: Divergent Mind - Part 1

Hello Everyone! Today I am starting a review of the book, Divergent Mind: Thriving in a world that wasn't designed for you. I am talking about why the topic of neurodiversity is very top of mind of me currently. Hopefully you...

Day 71: What is neurodiversity?

March 22, 2022

Day 71: What is neurodiversity?

We are starting a new topic set today. I am going to talk about a few topics I have been learning more and more about recently. Today we are talking about neurodiversity. Here is the article I referenced in the show: https://...

Day 70: Packing Tips

March 21, 2022

Day 70: Packing Tips

Since I'm going on a trip next week, I thought it would be good to see if my packing tips line up with some I found on the internet. I reviewed the article below and gave my commentary. https://www.self.com/story/packing-tips...

Day 69: The Joy of Traveling

March 19, 2022

Day 69: The Joy of Traveling

Today's podcast was totally inspired by a quote I heard on another podcast this morning. I love to travel and make memories with friends. If it weren't for them, I don't know that I would honestly go anywhere. I talked about ...

Day 68: Places I want to revisit

March 19, 2022

Day 68: Places I want to revisit

There are always places that we want to go back and visit so today I'm talking about 5 of mine. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- ...

Day 67: Reminiscing Rambles about Italy

March 18, 2022

Day 67: Reminiscing Rambles about Italy

Today is a long one as I am talking through my trip to Italy. I am extremely blessed to have been able to have this type of trip with a great friend. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connect...

Day 66: Favorite Beaches

March 17, 2022

Day 66: Favorite Beaches

We are talking about our favorite sandy beaches today! Jay’s Favorites https://www.vinow.com/stt/stt-b/brewers-bay/ https://www.aruba.com/us/explore/eagle-beach Heather’s Favorites https://www.gotobermuda.com/article/tobacco-...

Day 65: All about cruising

March 16, 2022

Day 65: All about cruising

Today I'm talk about the 4 reasons I love to cruise. I've been on 17 cruises since 2006 so it's safe to say I'm a fan. You can find my food and travel blog here: itsasaltylife.com / @saltylifefft Laughter, Love, and Blessings...

Day 64: Travel coming out of Covid

March 15, 2022

Day 64: Travel coming out of Covid

Today we are talking my travel plans coming out of Covid. I'm excited to get back to planning bigger trips and different countries. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @p...

Day 63: Traveling during Covid

March 14, 2022

Day 63: Traveling during Covid

Today, I'm giving a recap of where we traveled during Covid and what it was like. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- This episode...

Day 62: Our last trip pre-covid

March 13, 2022

Day 62: Our last trip pre-covid

Today we are recapping our last trip pre-covid that happened just 2 weeks before everything shut down! Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.c...

Day 61: Let's Travel

March 12, 2022

Day 61: Let's Travel

Today is short and sweet! Just giving you a quick rundown of what's to come over the next 9 episodes. See you tomorrow for more. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polk...

Day 60: Shows I'd watch over and over and over again

March 11, 2022

Day 60: Shows I'd watch over and over and over again

Today, I'm reminiscing over some of my favorite TV Shows. There seems to be a theme...detective shows are my favorite. Come laugh along with me. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedo...

Day 59: What's on my DVR?

March 10, 2022

Day 59: What's on my DVR?

Spending a little time talking about what's on my DVR and why I like it. Hope you enjoy! Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- This ...

Day 58: Musicals…Recent Favorites

March 09, 2022

Day 58: Musicals…Recent Favorites

Reviewing some of my favorite musicals from 2000 til now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heather-balcerek/suppor...

Day 57: Musicals...the beginning

March 08, 2022

Day 57: Musicals...the beginning

Where did my love of musicals start? I absolutely give my Grandmother 100% credit for this. I do sing a little bit in the episode. Apologies in advance for that. I just couldn't help it. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather...

Day 56: Love Actually

March 06, 2022

Day 56: Love Actually

This movie has such a great cast, great story lines, and great music. It's definitely my favorite movie. The opening monologue from Hugh Grant's character says, "Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think abou...

Day 55: That Thing You Do

March 06, 2022

Day 55: That Thing You Do

Recapping one of my favorite movies with Jay. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heather-balcerek/support

Day 54: Resetting after my trip

March 04, 2022

Day 54: Resetting after my trip

Quick debrief of how I reset my mind after traveling and working remotely. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heathe...

Day 53: I gave my first talk

March 03, 2022

Day 53: I gave my first talk

A few weeks ago I gave my first talk ever. It wasn’t about career or talent though. It was about my journey through chronic pain with migraines. I am sharing this story today on the podcast. I want you to know if you deal wit...

Day 52: Need some encouragement?

March 02, 2022

Day 52: Need some encouragement?

Today I’m taking 2 minutes to offer up some encouragement to my friends. ❤️ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heath...

Day 51: Random Thoughts

March 02, 2022

Day 51: Random Thoughts

Today it’s random thoughts and inside jokes. Come and learn about my favorite old man drink. Laughter, Love and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- ...