Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey

• 60. Parker Patterson: What We Learn About Life by Being Close to Death

  Are we truly making the most of the days we’re given? In this episode, I sit down with Parker Patterson, entrepreneur, caregiver, and co-owner of Silverleaf Elder Care, to explore the profound wisdom that comes from serving people at the end of their lives. We talk about: 💛 The reality of aging in America 🏠 How boutique-style elder care preserves dignity and belonging 🧠 Memory care, emotional needs, and the importance of continuity 🌿 What peaceful death looks like, and what regretful death teaches us 👨‍👩‍👧 How Parker’s upbringing in a family of 12 (with 7 special needs siblings) shaped his worldview 🔥 Leadership, purpose, and building a mission-driven life 💫 Preparing for death, legacy, and living intentionally before it’s too late If you’re curious about life, meaning, purpose, aging, death, or how to build a legacy you’re proud of, this conversation will move you deeply. Connect with Parker Patterson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparkerpatterson Website: https://www.silverleafeldercare.com About Meg Tuohey 📕 HeartPrint by Megan Tuohey is now available for pre-order!https://bit.ly/4qTGXbc ✨ Meg Tuohey is a renowned expert in relationships, leadership, and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24 🎓 Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab—designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N 📰 Learn more about Wisdom Stripes here: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ 📺 Watch “Wisdom Stripes” every Thursday at 5 AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk Connect with Meg Tuohey Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f6B0AW Facebook: https://bit.ly/3BILKXU TikTok: https://bit.ly/4f7M8he LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hbXJOb 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP 🎙️ Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4f8xTsj ⏰ Timestamps (Chapters) 00:00 – The beauty of multigenerational care 00:33 – Welcome to Wisdom Stripes 00:47 – Meet Parker Patterson 01:01 – Parker’s upbringing & family of 12 03:12 – How adoption shaped his worldview 09:04 – The state of elder care in America 10:23 – Why Parker built boutique-style communities 11:44 – Eastern vs Western aging philosophies 13:18 – Creating a home-like environment 14:14 – Launching home care to help seniors age in place 16:03 – Blending family values into elder care 17:26 – Supporting caregivers through grief 23:06 – Leadership with heart: co-leading with his wife 25:07 – The sacred difficulty of end-of-life care 27:44 – Wisdom from witnessing death 32:10 – The “door between worlds”: birth & death 33:11 – Signs of peaceful transition 35:24 – The beauty of crossing over 36:05 – Parker’s vision for life, purpose & legacy 40:00 – The hardest thing Parker is working on 42:01 – Overcoming shiny object syndrome 46:02 – How his wife keeps him grounded 48:56 – Parker’s final wisdom 49:21 – Preparing for death responsibly 54:00 – Where to find Parker & closing remarks 🚨 DISCLAIMER The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host, Meg Tuohey, shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.

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• 59. Gina Burt: Why Your Soulmate Might Not Be Who You Think

  Your unexpressed rage is slowly poisoning your body, your relationships, and your life, and neither stuffing it down nor dumping it on others will ever set you free. Gina Burt, a personal development coach who broke bats and chairs during her own rage release therapy, has become one of the most-sought-after guides for people ready to finally move through their deepest anger without destroying themselves or those they love. What if the emotion you’ve been most afraid of becomes your doorway to freedom? ✨ The HeartPrint by Megan Tuohey is now available for pre-order! https://bit.ly/4prmTf5 📕Meg Tuohey is a renown expert in relationships, leadership and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24 🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N 📰 For more information on Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey visit: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ 📺Watch the  "Wisdom Stripes" podcast every Thursday at 5AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk 📱Connect with Meg Tuohey Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f6B0AW Facebook: https://bit.ly/3BILKXU TikTok: https://bit.ly/4f7M8he LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hbXJOb 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4f8xTsj ⏰Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:45 Wisdom from Gina Burt 02:45 Overcoming Severe Pain: Gina’s Healing Journey 10:18 Discovering A Person’s Story  17:05 Where to Find Gina Burt? (Without Digital Media Presence) 19:21 Gina Burt’s Mission 23:09 Most Common Secrets of People 25:59 Recognising Patterns of Chaos (and Its Consequences) 30:27 Having a Relationship with the “Isness” (Inner Knowing) 34:03 People Always Have a Choice 40:29 Rage Release Process 46:45 What Happens After Rage Release and Healing? 49:44 Wisdom as the Knowingness 52:46 Wisdom on Grief and Guilt 59:26 Perspective on Death 1:01:14 Life Mates vs. Soul Mates 1:05:35 Gina’s Next Frontier 1:07:52 Last Piece of Wisdom from Gina 🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.

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• 58. Abby Shepard: How to Align Your Life with Your Core Values

  Can ancient Buddhist wisdom guide us through modern collapse? Abby Shepard bridges 2,600-year-old teachings with contemporary challenges, explaining how meditation cultivates compassion and clarity essential for effective activism. For anyone curious about Buddhism teachings, this episode reveals how embodied practice transforms both personal suffering and systemic harm, offering grounded hope during times of extreme uncertainty.  ✨ The HeartPrint by Megan Tuohey is now available for pre-order! https://bit.ly/4prmTf5 📱Connect with Abby Shepard Website: https://bit.ly/4p0rNiY  Instagram: https://bit.ly/48bxvaP  📕Meg Tuohey is a renown expert in relationships, leadership and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24 🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N 📰 For more information on Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey visit: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ 📺Watch the  "Wisdom Stripes" podcast every Thursday at 5AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk 📱Connect with Meg Tuohey Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f6B0AW Facebook: https://bit.ly/3BILKXU TikTok: https://bit.ly/4f7M8he LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hbXJOb 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4f8xTsj ⏰Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 02:02 Wisdom from Abby Shepard 10:07 Interconnection of Abby’s Family Legacy into Pursuing Her Mission 18:27 Buddhist Philosophy and Its Impact to Social Justice 24:31 Alignment of Buddhist Teachings to Her Activism 29:52 How to Intertwine One’s Core Values to Your Life 33:59 Importance of Finding Your Own Community 38:15 Last Piece of Wisdom from Abby 🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.

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• 57. Adonis Bjornson: How to Develop an Unstoppable Mindset By Becoming Delusionally Confident

  Society tells you to be realistic, humble, and accept your limitations, which is exactly why most people never achieve extraordinary results. Mindset Coach Adonis Bjornson flips conventional wisdom on its head with his breakthrough philosophy, “Delulu is the solulu,” the solution is becoming delusional about your potential. Through his transformation from off-grid homesteader to successful entrepreneur, Adonis shares how training your brain’s filtration system to seek abundance rather than scarcity creates unstoppable momentum. What version of yourself exists when you stop accepting society’s definition of realistic?  ✨ Pre-order HeartPrint by Meg Tuohey here: https://bit.ly/4prmTf5 HeartPrint is Meg Tuohey’s story-driven exploration of wisdom, resilience, and rediscovery. It’s a reminder that the deepest transformation doesn’t come from self-improvement but from self-understanding Get Adonis Bjornson’s book, “The Villain Method Workbook“ here:  https://amzn.to/4paFU5e  📱Connect with Adonis Bjornson YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JwHTSl  Instagram: https://bit.ly/48a6SUO  TikTok: https://bit.ly/4paF34w  Facebook: https://bit.ly/47SOZIW  X.com: https://bit.ly/49aGg78  LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4nVKVxB 📕Meg Tuohey is a renown expert in relationships, leadership and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24 🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N 📰 For more information on Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey visit: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ 📺Watch the  "Wisdom Stripes" podcast every Thursday at 5AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk 📱Connect with Meg Tuohey Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f6B0AW Facebook: https://bit.ly/3BILKXU TikTok: https://bit.ly/4f7M8he LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hbXJOb 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4f8xTsj ⏰Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 04:07 Wisdom from Adonis Bjornson 06:33 Self-Delusion is a Superpower 09:25 “Yeah, but…” 15:59 The Toughest Times are the Greatest Blessings 17:59 Impact of Having an Abundance Mindset 22:35 “Love Many, Trust Few” 31:57 Paddling Your Own Canoe 41:12 Adonis’ Life Then vs. Now 46:04 Recognising Your Soul’s Purpose 50:47 Adonis’ Next Frontier 57:48 Sitting in the Discomfort of Just Being 1:05:36 Last Piece of Wisdom from Adonis 🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.

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• 56. Dr. Darnyelle Harmon: How I Learned I Was Lovable After Years of Rejection

  Stop waiting for permission to claim the life you deserve. Dr. Darnyelle Harmon shares the hard-earned wisdom from building her success brick by brick, creating the internal infrastructure that was missing from her challenging upbringing. This conversation will remind you that you already possess everything you need for your next breakthrough! Get Dr. Darnyelle Harmon’s book, “Move to Millions“ here: https://bit.ly/3Xkbnpr    Listen to "Move to Millions Podcast with Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon" on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: https://bit.ly/4qLhgJY  Spotify: https://bit.ly/47Jrz8K  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/43VoVeN    Connect with Dr. Darnyelle Harmon Website: https://bit.ly/4hKsuKs  YouTube: https://bit.ly/4hIkAkR  Instagram: https://bit.ly/4nGqCUC  TikTok: https://bit.ly/43hqOCq  Facebook: https://bit.ly/47twwUc  X.com: https://bit.ly/4nDZq8U  LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4nHyzsH  📕Meg Tuohey is a renown expert in relationships, leadership and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24 🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N 📰 For more information on Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey visit: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ 📺Watch the  "Wisdom Stripes" podcast every Thursday at 5AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk 📱Connect with Meg Tuohey Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f6B0AW Facebook: https://bit.ly/3BILKXU TikTok: https://bit.ly/4f7M8he LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hbXJOb 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4f8xTsj ⏰Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:49 Wisdom from Dr. Darnyelle Harmon 07:06 The Hardest Brick to Build 12:49 Worthiness, Lovability, and Belongingness 14:15 What is the Point? 17:13 The Power of Decision 21:38 “Yeah, but…” 27:56 Being the Change-Maker in the Family 31:42 The Greatest Gift (And How It Has Served You?) 36:11 There is No Wrong Turn 37:23 The Realness of Being in a Human Body 41:43 Tuning Into Your Past 47:13 Community of Superheroes 55:24 Last Piece of Wisdom from Dr. Harmon 🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.

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