Visiting Big Bend, CPW Centennial and Columbine Park Passes
Colorado is making it easier for low income people to visit its state parks
Bob’s Mom Talks About Being Active at 85
How do you stay active, healthy and independent as you age?
“The Healthy Hiker” Alicia Filley talks about our Internal Loads
The internal loads we carry are a result of many factors and can determine how well we perform our recreational activities.
Bi-Coastal Hiking
New Jersey isn’t all refineries, traffic and big cities!
Age My Way Volunteers and Volunteering
From helping new moms, to shoveling snow to prepping older adults for downsizing and moving, COS I Love You is looking for the special projects to serve and also giving opportunities to vibrant older adults looking to continue to give back.
#20 Caregivers. How to be Pampered
Caregivers can take time to nurture themselves through Pampering Day (coming up fast) or take away fun ideas from this conversation with Kent Matthews.
19 Planning for Retirement
Bree Shellito, Ent’s Senior Manager of Community Impact and Pamela Haugard, Medicare Insurance Counselor with the PPAAA share about aging by design, estate planning, Medicare and Social Security 101.
How do you feel about your life, your community, and your future in Colorado Springs?
How to interpret Quality of Live Indicators by peeling the onion.
Leave No Trace with Park Ranger Gillian Rossi
What can the average park user do to help keep our parks and trails clean, healthy and safe?
Avery from the Crispy Soul Podcast is the guest
What is a “Crispy” soul and what does that have to do with outdoor recreation?
Get to Know the Colorado Mountain Club
What is the history of the Colorado Mountain Club, and what does it do for outdoor recreation and conservation?
No REI dividends?, Russian mystery solved, Maps vs GPS
What happened to a group of Russian hikers, so many years ago?
Community Conversation: Health in Home Care
Local in-home health care executive Kathy Miller of Gentle Shepherd Home Care discusses running a senior home care business in these times of COVID.
2020 Indy Give participant Catamount Institute
The Catamount Institute serves kids of all ages
Physical Therapist Alicia Filley with advice for mature hikers
Physical therapist and “Healthy Hiker” Alicia Filley returns, and gives tips on how the older hiker can stay healthy and remain active. Visit Alicia Filley’s website: Thehealthyhiker.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android
200th Episode! Recovering from COVID 19 shutdowns, Tip and trail of the week, more
On this show, Bob and co-host Kevin celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast (200 straight weeks!). They also discuss whether a legit hiking trail can be paved, Mt. Evans Road closed until July, Rocky Mountain National Park and other national parks starting to open, the slow recovery from COVID-19 closures, the Trail and Tip of…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob and Kevin Catch-up during COVID-19
Bob and Kevin are back on the podcast (remotely connected) and compare notes and catch up on how COVID-19 has been affecting them and outdoor recreation, and why Bob hasn’t been in Colorado for weeks (it’s only temporary). Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website…
Beenie Bits: The Season of Giving
It’s the season of giving but you can give so much more than store bought stuff. After all that is just… stuff. Yeah, it’ll add a moment of joy, or even a few, but in the end it’s just stuff. This season give your time. Build memories. Give a bit of you. Volunteer at your…
Beenie Bits: No Permission Needed to be You
No permission is needed to be you. You are you. There is no one youer than you. ~ Dr. Seuss There is only one of you. Only one who knows how to be you. Only one who knows your deepest dreams, wishes, and desires. Only one who can be you. That’s you! Go after your…
Beenie Bits: World Day of Kindness
November 13th has been declared as ‘World Day of Kindness’. It should be World Day of Kindness EVERY DAY! Kindness is free. It does not cost a penny to be kind to those around us. A simple act of kindness can make a world of difference for the one receiving as well as the one…
Beenie Bits: 3 Simple Rules of Life
Do you know these 3 simple rules of life? Curious what they are? Tune in. What rules did you think of? What rules do you live by? Links: Happiness Matters – Unleash Your Superpower in 7 Easy Steps (Beenie’s book) Matters of Perspective on FB Beenie on Twitter Mo – the Service Dog on…
Beenie Bits: Follow Your Passion
Do you follow your passion or are you simply doing what is expected? For way too long I was should-ing myself. One day I asked myself: do you follow your passion? My answer was no. That moment I decided to make a change. Now I live my passion and loving it. What would it take…
Beenie Bits: Don’t Judge
Don’t judge for 1 day. We cannot control what others think or say about us. However, we can control ourselves! Wouldn’t it be nice to not get judged? Do you think you can go 1 day without judging anyone or anything including yourself? Give it a go. Decide each day to not judge. Don’t beat…
Beenie Bits: Who are you kidding?
Who are you kidding? Stop lying to others but most importantly… STOP LYING TO YOURSELF! Links: Happiness Matters – Unleash Your Superpower in 7 Easy Steps (Beenie’s book) Matters of Perspective on FB Beenie on Twitter Mo – the Service Dog on FB Nauty Bass Studio 809
Beenie Bits: Dreams & Wishes
Dreams & Wishes…. we all have them. What do you dream about? What do you wish you had or could achieve? More money? A better career? A nicer car? A bigger house? The partner of your dreams? You can have it all! Listen and find out. The suggestion in this podcast is one of many…
Beenie Bits: Just Be You
There is no one like you! Don’t try to be a cheap copy of somebody else, instead be your true and authentic self. You are priceless and amazing! Are you being your true self? Are you ready to be your true self? Links: Happiness Matters ~ the Show Happiness Matters – Unleash Your Superpower in…
Beenie Bits: Take out the trash
We all have trash. The trash we are talking about today is the trash in your life and your mind. If our mind and life are cluttered with and full of garbage, we don’t have room for the good things life has to offer. Are your dominant thoughts and emotions negative? Are you surrounded by…
Beenie Bits: Chat with Joseph Horen
When I went to the studio to record my session, I met Joseph Horen and we decided to do an interview. Tune in… Links: Connect with Joseph Horen Happiness Matters ~ the Show Happiness Matters – Unleash Your Superpower in 7 Easy Steps (Beenie’s book) Matters of Perspective on FBBeenie on Twitter Mo –…
Beenie Bits: Chat with my Shaman
When the student is ready, the teacher appears. Boy was I read to meet Barbara about 5 years ago! In my case, a shaman appeared and I had really no clue what that is or does. Tune in today and find out a little more… Do you believe there is more ‘out’ there? Links:…
Beenie Bits: It’s okay to disagree
Anytime more than 2 people get together, they will disagree about something sooner or later. Guess what? IT’S OKAY TO DISAGREE!!! We can, and should, still be friends. I don’t know about you, but I learn a lot by listening to other people’s opinions and philosophies. No need to get wrapped around the axle when…
Beenie Bits: The Gift of Now
Right now, this very moment, is all we have control over. The gift of now means you can choose your feelings and emotions in this very moment. You get to be proactive or reactive. We cannot change past events nor can we control future events. Right now is all we have control over. How we…
Beenie Bits: What’s in Your Cup?
You are the cup! Are you filled with love and compassion or anger and hate? What spills out of you when things don’t go your way? If you are filled with love and positivity, you will show love, compassion and kindness. Simple as that. The more love you have inside, the more love you will…
Beenie Bits: Power of Choice
We make a gazillion choices every day. What if you had the power of choice for each one? Most of the choices we make are on ‘auto-pilot’. Meaning we don’t even think about making them. While driving, in some situations, that’s a good thing. Many are not able to make a choice and let others…
Beenie Bits: Pride411
Mo and I are excited to have our friend Bernadine Manning on the show sharing about an amazing organization for the LGBTQ community: Pride 411 Pride411 is a Community with Strong Values. “When great people meet, magical things happen! Our community is all about mutual support. Encourage and inspire each other to explore, share and…
Beenie Bits: Law of Attraction AKA Karma
I LOVE the Law of Attraction! Honestly, I love all the laws of the Universe. They work the same for anyone and everyone. Some may know it at Karma. Same thing, different name. We reap what we sow. If we plant negativity, anger, frustration, etc, we get more. If we plant love, kindness, respect, honesty,…
Beenie Bits: Meditation
Meditation is good for your whole being on so many levels. It quiets the mind, helps you to focus, connect with your higher self, and so much more. There are endless resources available online for beginners and the advanced. Simply enter “Meditation” into your search engine. Meditation helps me get and stay centered. Give it…
Beenie Bits: Change
Change is inevitable. There is no escaping it! Most people are afraid of change and will stay were they are. Even if they know a tiny change could yield great results, they are paralyzed by fear. ‘Who Moved my Cheese’ by Spencer Johnson, M.D. made a huge difference for me. Make change your friend. Do…
Beenie Bits: Happiness Comfort Zone
Most people think they are happy in their comfort zone. They make it ‘work’ and learn to maneuver within the perimeters. They avoid anything that would cause pain or make waves. All effort is put into not disturbing the comfort zone. Are you comfortable in your comfort zone? Are you happy in your comfort zone?…
Beenie Bits: Stoned
No… not THAT stoned! Today Mo and I have a guest talking healing stones. At first I purchased them because they are pretty and ‘called’ out to me. Then I realized things ‘happening’ for and around me. No I am a believer in their power. Hear more what my friend and ‘dealer’ Ashley has to…
Beenie Bits: 14 – Failure
Failure… most people will not even attempt to start something much less follow their dream because of the fear of failure. Last week we talked about that fear is simply a 4 letter word. Would you believe me if I told you, you cannot fail? What would you want to do or set out to…
Beenie Bits: 13 – Fear
Fear – False Evidence Appearing Real Fear is simply a 4 letter word, unless of course your life is in danger. Fear is paralyzing. Fear is holding us back and preventing us from even trying. Fear is a liar. The magic and the reward are on the other side of fear. What is fear preventing you from achieving?…
Beenie Bits: 12 – Comfort Zone
The ‘Comfort Zone’ is the most dangerous place to be. Generally, there is nothing comfortable about it. We simply learned how to maneuver within its parameters but we are really uncomfortable. We think we are comfortable and we run the high risk of becoming complacent. Are you truly comfortable in your ‘comfort zone’? Links: Happiness…
Beenie Bits: 11 – What If
As humans we are conditioned to imagine worst case scenario…. doing the ‘What If’ down. We think of all the things that could go wrong. Why? What area can you improve your thinking on? Links: Happiness Matters – Unleash Your Superpower in 7 Easy Steps (Beenie’s book) Matters of Perspective on FB Beenie on…
Beenie Bits: 10 – Limiting Beliefs
Limiting Beliefs We all have them. Most of us aren’t aware of them and they run our lives on auto-pilot in the background. What are they and how are they holding us back? Are you aware of some of your limiting beliefs? Links: Happiness Matters – Unleash Your Superpower in 7 Easy Steps (Beenie’s…
Beenie Bits: 9 – Mo the Service Dog
When Mo and I are out, people always ask what breed he is. Since hardly anybody has heard of the Hovawart, we decided to share some info. And of course it was about time to introduce Mo! What’s your favorite dog breed and why? Links: Happiness Matters – Unleash Your Superpower in 7 Easy Steps…
Beenie Bits: 8 – Self Care
We have a guest appearance! Dr. K from Health Unlimited is joining me to talk about self-care. She is a chiropractor and nutritionist AND… she has not had any grains or sugars since 2012! NO BREAD!… Are you following a special diet? Links: Health Unlimited – Unlimited Healthy. Unlimited You. (website) Health Unlimited (FB)…
Beenie Bits: 7 – Kindness
Today is ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ day! Brighten someone’s day by doing something nice for them or simply smile. You never know the impact you can have on the other person. Don’t forget to be kind to yourself too! What are your random acts of kindness? What was the best thing a stranger has ever…
Beenie Bits: 5 – Passion
The Scorpions nailed it: Passion Rules the Game Passion and the strong emotions it is accompanied by can do phenomenal things or destroy… What are you passionate about? Links: Happiness Matters – Unleash Your Superpower in 7 Easy Steps (Beenie’s book) Matters of Perspective on FB Beenie on Twitter Mo – the Service Dog…
Beenie Bits: 4 – Vibrations
Everything is energy and vibrates at certain levels. Human emotions are no different. Like attracts like. What are you attracting into your life? Are you ready to raise your vibration? Google ‘Emotional Vibration Chart’ to learn more. Links: Happiness Matters – Unleash Your Superpower in 7 Easy Steps(Beenie’s book) Matters of Perspective on FB…
Beenie Bits: 3 – Gratitude
Having an attitude of gratitude helps refocus when things are not so great. Focus on what is good and going right in any situation. What are you grateful for today? Links: Happiness Matters – Unleash Your Superpower in 7 Easy Steps(Beenie’s book) Matters of Perspective on FB Beenie on Twitter Mo – the Service…
Beenie Bits: 2 – New Year’s Resolutions
Intention and commitment generally don’t live on the same floor. Today, I share why I skip New Year’s resolutions all together. How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? Links: Happiness Matters – Unleash Your Superpower in 7 Easy Steps(Beenie’s book) Matters of Perspective on FB Beenie on Twitter Mo –…
Beenie Bits: 1 – Matters of Perspective
Introduction… who is Beenie, where does she come from, what is happiness and why is it important. Oh, and of course Mo! Mo- the Service Dog her awesome sidekick. 🙂 Tune in next Sunday when we talk about why we can’t stick to our new year’s resolutions. Links: Happiness Matters – Unleash Your Superpower…
Align Body and Soul: Happiness Matters!
Beenie Mann discusses her new book, Happiness Matters, with Stevie WInsborrow.