A Glimmer a Day

About A Glimmer a Day

Everyone has a story to tell, you don’t have to be famous or rich, or have achieved something amazing for your story to be interesting. Ordinary people like you and me, who live ordinary lives, have ordinary families, jobs, hobbies and homes all have stories to tell. Life is full of ups and downs. This is a platform for stories and glimmers to be shared. We hope it will be cathartic for people to have their stories told as that can be a great healer in itself. We want our listeners to hear the stories and know that they are not alone in their struggles and there are glimmers of hope.

Publisher

Linda Buchanan, A Glimmer a Day

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 May 2023

Latest episode

1 May 2024

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 May 2024

   Healing from Childhood Trauma, Discovering a Late ADHD Diagnosis and Neurodiversity in Education. A Chat With ADHD Expert and Teacher Simon Da Roza.

   In this hard-hitting episode, Linda chats to lifelong passionate educator, ADHD expert and late diagnosed ADHD'er Simon Da Roza. He tells the story of his own traumatic school experiences growing up in rural NSW and how after one particular horrible incident with a teacher, he decided he was not going to become an electrician after all but become the best darn teacher he could be. He was true to his word and has dedicated his life to education, from teaching in the classroom to creating his neurodiversity-focused business 'Exceptional Learners'. He shares many brilliant insights into how to inspire and empower neuro-divergent students. Also how he helps parents and teachers to understand and provide learning environments which encourage students to thrive not just survive. He also shares his passion for advocating for neuro-affirming change and improvement within a rigid educational system. And of course, we talk about his glimmers, the little things that bring him joy. It's an episode not to be missed! Trigger warning- please be aware there is mention of historical abuse within a school setting. To get in touch with Simon you can contact him via his website: https://www.xceptionallearners.com/ (https://www.xceptionallearners.com/) If you would like to share your story please email Linda on aglimmeraday@gmail.com. You can find us on all the socials @aglimmeraday ⁠Facebook- ⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/glimmeraday) ⁠Instagram⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/aglimmeraday) Or our website ⁠www.glimmeraday.com⁠ (https://glimmeraday.com/) If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support the A Glimmer A Day project please leave a much-appreciated tip via ⁠KO-FI (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aglimmeraday)

2. 

   8 Apr 2024

   Late AUDHD Diagnosis, Overcoming Leukaemia, & Embracing Glimmers A Chat With Lindsey Sanderson

   Join Linda Buchanan as she chats with talented digital creator and all-round lovely human, Lindsey Sanderson. Lindsey's story is incredibly inspiring as she candidly shares the challenging times in her life so far, the impact they've had and the inner-strength she found to get through them. From growing up in Yorkshire, motherhood, moving to Australia, overcoming AML Leukaemia, a lifetime of feeling misunderstood as an undiagnosed AUDHD'er female to finally receiving a life-affirming diagnosis in her 40's. She does of course also talk about her many glimmers and what makes her heart happy! Lindsey is now on a beautiful journey of healing past trauma, continuing to break generational cycles with her own amazing children; and generously sharing her knowledge and showcasing other digital creators via her wonderfully safe and neuro-affirming digital space on Facebook - her page Lindsey Sanderson Beautiful Chaos With Neuro Untamed (https://www.facebook.com/lindseyandhermusings) Sit back, grab a coffee and enjoy! If you would like to share your story please email Linda on aglimmeraday@gmail.com. You can find us on all the socials @aglimmeraday Facebook- (https://www.facebook.com/glimmeraday) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aglimmeraday) Pintrest (https://www.pinterest.com.au/aglimmeraday) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@AGlimmeraDay) Tiktok (https://www.youtube.com/@AGlimmeraDay) Or our website www.glimmeraday.com (https://glimmeraday.com/) If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support the A Glimmer A Day project please leave a much-appreciated tip via KO-FI (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aglimmeraday)

3. 

   3 Mar 2024

   The Unremarkable Miracle, Healing From Auto-Immune Disease, A Chat With Veronica Morris.

   Join us for chat with Veronica Morris. Veronica was once told that she would be in a wheelchair by the time she was 30 - at that point, in her early 20s, she had been diagnosed with a rare and incurable auto-immune disease that affected her joints and spine. She spent most of her time in constant pain, regularly finding it extremely difficult to move even a short distance and she was confined to bed. In the better times, she battled through the pain, trying to conceal the fact that she had a serious problem, desperate to be normal and just like everybody else. After a slow and painful 10 years, and frustrated with the conventional approach to her problem, which had started to irretrievably damage her liver, she decided to take control. She began to research her disease, learning about nutrition, physical therapy, meditation and other mind-body techniques. Through the lifestyle changes she made and the professional help that she sought, her body responded and healed itself. Today, 19 years on, she is still in remission and along with owning her own business, she is the mum of two young adults, and a small but very loud dog. Hailing from County Tyrone in Northern Ireland Veronica lives an incredibly interesting and busy life. Running her own consultancy business helping not-for-profit organisations, being a Ted X speaker, breaking glass ceilings at every turn with her impressive resume, all while finding time to write her book 'The Unremarkable Miracle' in order to help other people going through similar health setbacks. Veronica has so much wisdom to share and this episode is well worth a listen. You can follow Veronica on her Facebook page: The Unremarkable Miracle (https://www.facebook.com/theunremarkablemiracle) Or Instagram The Unremarkable Miracle (https://www.instagram.com/theunremarkablemiracle) As always if you have a story you'd like to share please get in touch via our website www.glimmeraday.com (www.glimmeraday.com) or email aglimmeraday@gmail.com You can follow us on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/glimmeraday/) Or instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aglimmeraday) If you enjoyed the episode and would like to buy Linda a decaf coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aglimmeraday)she would be most appreciative.

4. 

   16 Jan 2024

   It's Never Too Late To Begin Again and the Importance of Crones- A Chat With Eve Earley

   Join us for a chat with Eve Earley. Eve is a truly inspirational lady, she's one of those awesome people who well and truly fills your cup- you have a chat with her and you come away feeling that yes you can achieve that dream. Eve is a small business & career development coach and reinvention expert providing worldwide services with her business Empowering Change- it doesn't matter what age or stage you are at, it's never too late to begin again. Eve's exuberant third act began in 2008 when her youngest child was in college and she seized an opportunity to move from the US to Ireland. Business owner, coach, writer, storyteller, mother, grandmother, advocate, friend- so many hats worn well. In this episode, we chat about the following and more: . The Unique Culture and People of Ireland and Northern Ireland. . Surviving Dysfunctional childhoods . Advice for New Mothers – Talking about Postnatal Depression and the Importance of Having a Crone in Your Life . The Menopause . Finding A Tribe That's Right For You . Building Your Confidence at Whatever Life Stage You Are At . Learning To Love Yourself . The Reason Behind Moving to Ireland . Empowering Change . Future Plans . Glimmers Books Recommended by Eve in the Podcast. 'The Artist's Way'. Julia Cameron. 'Crossing to Avalon: A Woman's Midlife Quest For the Sacred Feminine'. Jean S. Bolen. 'Crones Don't Whine: Concentrated Wisdom for Juicy Women'. Jean S. Bolen. How To Get In Touch With Eve: Website: https://empowering-change.com (https://empowering-change.com/) Facebook-@Empowering Change- Eve Earley (https://www.facebook.com/eveearley/) Twitter X@empoweringchnge (https://twitter.com/empoweringchnge) Linkedin- Eve Earley, Empowering Change (https://www.linkedin.com/company/eve-earley-empowering-change) If you would like to tell your story, please get in touch via our email- aglimmeraday@gmail.com (mailto:aglimmeraday@gmail.com) or our website www.glimmeraday.com (http://www.glimmeraday.com/) We'd appreciate a follow on our socials- @aglimmeraday Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/glimmeraday), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aglimmeraday), Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@glimmeraday), Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMUYLd0sDtHe6Syd9dIlFeQ), Pintrest (https://www.pinterest.com.au/aglimmeraday), Twitter (https://twitter.com/aglimmeraday). If you enjoyed the episode and would like to buy Linda a coffee it would be much appreciated, but no worries either way :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aglimmeraday (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aglimmeraday) Thanks for listening!

5. 

   30 Dec 2023

   A Story of Emigration, Overcoming Pandemic Setbacks and Glimmers- A Chat With Dr Jennifer Creese

   Join us for a chat with researcher Dr Jennifer Creese telling her inspirational story from growing up in Toowoomba Queensland to gaining her PHD and emigrating with her young family from to Ireland at the beginning of January 2020 just as the COVID 19 pandemic was about to hit. Find out about the highs and lows of emigrating to the other side of the world, her top tips if you have dreams of emigrating and of course her glimmers. Find us on our socials @aglimmeraday Or website www.glimmeraday.com

6. 

   26 Jul 2023

   The 'Evolution of Everything' and Finding the Glimmers With Guest Michael Wren.

   *Trigger Warning* Confronting topics of serious mental health issues and suicide are discussed in this episode. We are not medical professionals and urge our listeners who are concerned about their mental health to contact their GP or talk to a trusted person in their life. Linda chats to author Michael Wren about his fantastic metaphysical fiction novel 'The Evolution of Everything", his life as an engineer, the effect on the mental health of working in the construction industry, his journey to becoming an author, life, love and of course his glimmers. Michael has led an interesting life. in his own words... 'I’ve been on quite a journey. Born in the Kimberly Mountains of Western Australia. Weaned on mum and dad's stories of remote Aboriginal communities, patrolling Papua New Guinea, granddads butcher shop, Catholics and Druids and those that didn’t come home from war. Then the roller coaster of my own youthful adventures, trekking and sometimes working around the world. I’ve lived in dozens of places, from one-pub villages to mega-cities, finally settling in Brisbane. Even then I worked away a lot. They call it ‘Fly-In-Fly-Out.’ I call it toxic. But I still did it. In the stress and loneliness of a donga, thousands of kilometres from my wife and kids, I started writing. I wanted to make sense of it all. I wanted to lay it out so I could understand what this is. You can buy 'The Evolution of Everything' via this link https://www.amazon.com.au/Evolution-Everything-Michael-Wren-ebook/dp/B0BNY286FS ( https://www.amazon.com.au/Evolution-Everything-Michael-Wren-ebook/dp/B0BNY286FS) If you would like to share your story contact Linda via aglimmeraday@gmail.com or our website www.glimmeraday.com (www.glimmeraday.com) You can also find us on our socials Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok, Pinterest, Substack, and Twitter (X)- Handle - @aglimmeraday If you are enjoying the Podcasts please Buy Me a Coffee via this link, it would be much appreciated. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aglimmeraday

7. 

   20 Jul 2023

   Gut Health, Prioritising You & Finding the Glimmers With Guest Raewyn Mae.

   Linda Buchanan chats to award-winning 'The Health Stylist' Raewyn Mae about 'Improving Gut Health, Prioritising Yourself and How Looking For Glimmers Can Help Your Mental Health'. Listen for some simple and manageable tips to get started on making little changes to improve your gut and overall health. Raewyn, a microbiologist, has managed a national company in Australia and health faculties at universities. Her educational workshops, events for businesses and organisations will inspire you to take action. She is a Corporate Wellness Specialist, Speaker, Health & Wellbeing Consultant, and also provides individual personalised programs. Her expertise in Gut health will support your healthy lifestyle. Raewyn presents how to improve your Mental Health well-being. Prioritising you and Effective Communication in business & the workplace, to being more productive and successful. Get in touch with Raewyn via her website- https://rmhealthstylist.com If you would like to be a guest on the A Glimmer a Day podcast or share your story in written form, send an email to aglimmeraday@gmail.com www.glimmeraday.com Follow @glimmeraday on our socials Facebook, Instagram, Pintrest, TikTok, Twitter, Youtube If you enjoyed our Podcast and feel like shouting us a coffee here's the link. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aglimmeraday

8. 

   4 Jul 2023

   Art, Dyslexia and Finding the Glimmers With Guest Edy Loughnane

   In this episode Linda chats to special guest artist Edy Loughnane about her life, her challenges and of course her glimmers. Edy is 70, lives by the sea in Fishguard, Wales with husband of 49 years Brendan and spends her days making beautiful art. She has led an interesting busy life with ups and downs and has some awesome words of wisdom to share. Enjoy!

9. 

   13 Jun 2023

   Late ADHD Diagnosis, Coping With a Pain Disorder and Finding the Glimmers. Bec Rowley Tells Her Story

   Delighted to welcome Rebecca Rowley as our guest on this week's episode who tells her inspiring story of being a late diagnosed ADHD'er, Chronic Pain Warrior, feeling like a square peg in a round hole all her life and finding her glimmers. Bec owns a mobile Pilates business in Ipswich Qld, is currently studying to become a Counsellor, and has an interest in meditation and breathwork. After being diagnosed with both ADHD and Complex Pain Syndrome in late 2022, she is even more passionate about using holistic healing to support 4 pillars of health for people with ADHD/ASD, chronic pain, and/or long-term disabilities. We talk about all these things but especially the effect of late diagnosis of ADHD had on our lives. #adhd #Chronicpainsyndrome #pilates #business #counselling #meditation #breathwork #adhdwomen #asd #crps If you live close to Springfield, Queensland and would like more information about the Pilates classes Bec provides please email her via beccaar05@yahoo.com.au or find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bexpilates05 If you would like to tell your story please get in touch via aglimmeraday@gmail.com or our website www.glimmeraday.com If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to buy us a coffee, send a Glimmer postcard to someone who is struggling or commission a poem you can do so via this link. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aglimmeraday To check out Emma's art, graphic design and animations take a look at Emma Collis Art- emmaclarecollis.wixsite.com/website or @emcollisart on Instagram. #findyourglimmer #glimmers #aglimmeraday

10. 

    30 May 2023

    Overcoming Mental Health Burnout and Finding The Glimmers With John Williams

    If you want to hear the stories of ordinary people, their ups and downs and of course their glimmers then this is the podcast for you. In our inaugural episode, we meet John Williams a 62- year- old New Zealander and former high-flying businessman who eventually reached burnout which took his first marriage and mental health. With astonishing honesty and vulnerability, John tells his story of how he has climbed back from rock bottom and has created a life he is proud of, where his mental health, his beautiful family and building a community are now top of his priorities. As a business coach, President of his local Lions branch and aspiring author of a book about men's mental health and vulnerability, John has so much wisdom to impart. His is a story of hope and that although we all go through difficult situations, sometimes of our own making, there are always glimmers. Please note we are not medical professionals, just ordinary people with a story. If anything in today's episode has resonated and you need help with your own mental health please book an appointment to see your GP or talk to someone you trust, let someone know that you are struggling. https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Things mentioned in the episode: https://theandreiamethod.com/ https://engenesis.com/a/is-the-peacock-phenomenon-playing-a-toxic-role-in-your-relationship If you would like your story to be told and heard please email Linda Buchanan via aglimmeraday@gmail.com or via our social media @aglimmeraday. You can find more information at www.glimmeraday.com.

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