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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 @pol…
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 @connectthed…
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…
March 9, 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/suppo…
March 8, 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, Heathe…
March 6, 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 abo…
March 6, 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
March 4, 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/heath…
March 3, 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 wi…
March 2, 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/heat…
March 2, 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 ---…
Feb. 28, 2022

Day 50: The music that brought us together

Listen in to hear my rambles about the music that brought Jay and I together. Jay even chimes in a bit. Come reminisce with us and have a laugh. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthed…
Feb. 27, 2022

Day 49: Ryan Ellis

I discovered Ryan's music at the end of 2021. His voice is beautiful and the words God has given him to share with the world are too. I didn't know much about his background until today when we read through it. God has big p…
Feb. 27, 2022

Day 48: Postmodern Jukebox

You know there is just some music that makes you smile, dance, and groove...well Postmodern Jukebox definitely makes me do all three. Official Website: https://postmodernjukebox.com Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P…
Feb. 25, 2022

Day 47: Pause

Today we are pausing on our music theme to pray for Ukraine. Join me as we pray. Link to Prayer: https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/news/2022/articles/a-prayer-for-ukraine Love and Blessings, Heather ---…
Feb. 24, 2022

Day 46: Train...Oh so good!

Today I'm gushing about my all time favorite band, Train. Been a fan since I heard "Meet Virginia" on 107.7 The X out of Birmingham, AL. I do sing a little in this episode so apologizes in advance. I just can't help it. I lo…
Feb. 23, 2022

Day 45: The Marfa Tapes

If you are a fan of real and raw music, then I highly recommend The Marfa Tapes with Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, and John Randall. the documentary on Paramount+ is great and the album is phenomenal. Laughter, Love, and Ble…
Feb. 22, 2022

Day 44: Ed Sheeran

We are reviewing the works of Ed Sheehan today. I had forgotten how much I really enjoyed his music. Come along and review his musical journey with me. Links I mentioned: Perfect w/Andrea Bocelli Video: https://youtu.be/eiDi…
Feb. 21, 2022

Day 43: Taylor....I'm Sorry

Today, I'm sending out an apology to Taylor Swift. I definitely had a poor opinion of her when she started out in country music. But as she has grown and changed, so have I. I would now consider myself a fan and have a huge …
Feb. 20, 2022

Day 42: Jireh

Today I'm sharing another worship song that has been on repeat since it came out in March 2021. "Jireh" from Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music has a beautiful message and reminder for us. Jireh on YouTube: https://yo…
Feb. 19, 2022

Day 41: Voice of God

We are starting the 10 episodes of music. So excited to be at this section of the 100 episodes! Today, I'm talking about one of my favorite worship songs, Voice of God by Dante Bowe (Feat. Steffany Gretzinger and Chandler Mo…
Feb. 19, 2022

Day 40: Late Night Rambles

Welcome to late night rambles with me. Tonight in our last deep thoughts episode I'm talking about some of the influencers on Instagram that I have questions about. Join me as I ponder the backstory of a couple business infl…
Feb. 18, 2022

Day 39: The tension of Cognitive Dissonance

Today I'm sharing thoughts that have come up since revisiting the concept of cognitive dissonance. I shared information from Brene Brown's book, Atlas of the Heart, and an article from PsychologyToday.com. Atlas of the Heart…
Feb. 17, 2022

Day 38: The fine line of High Standards

What do you think about when you hear the term "high standards"? Today I'm diving into the fine line of high standards vs toxic work environment. I shared a good bit from Anja Ferk's article from Jan 2020 (link below). This …