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A Grace Full Life

A Grace Full Life

By Kari Wagner Hoban

I began making podcasts so that I could talk to my audience about topics that I couldn't cover in writing. Then, one Sunday, I found myself overcome with emotion after listening to an old recording of my father when he was in his early twenties. Hearing his voice was like stepping through a door into another time. I've only met one of my grandmothers and none of my grandfathers. I would have loved to hear or read what they had to say. It gave me a newfound appreciation for my blog as well as for this podcast. As a result, I came to the conclusion that I should make this more of a time capsule
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Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Four

A Grace Full LifeApr 14, 2022

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Rants, Rita, and Realities

Rants, Rita, and Realities

Rants about blogging

Rita gives me inspiration

Realities about life and birds


Jan 05, 202318:42
Birds, Botox, and Bashes?

Birds, Botox, and Bashes?

I got a bird camera for Christmas....

Botox for migraines....

How are you celebrating New Years Eve?


Dec 28, 202213:31
80's Names| My Name is on the List| Grieving

80's Names| My Name is on the List| Grieving

Talking about: 

-names that were popular in the 1970s and 1980s

-going over a list of names that are becoming less popular (hint-mine is one of them)

-sharing how I've been feeling lately

Jun 08, 202222:50
Navigating

Navigating

Getting through some hard feelings; Biscuits was really sick; Anna might get a ring, but not the kind you'd expect.

Jun 02, 202211:26
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Eight

Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Eight

Chapter Eight- Showing Yourself Compassion 

May 13, 202233:36
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Seven

Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Seven

Chapter Seven- You're Not Meant To Do This Alone 


May 05, 202219:46
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Six

Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Six

Chapter Six- Not My Mother's Menopause 

Apr 27, 202228:38
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Five

Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Five

Chapter Five- My Asylum

Apr 20, 202221:41
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Four

Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Four

Chapter Four- Beneath The Icepacks

Apr 14, 202223:52
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Three

Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Three

Chapter Three- There Will Be Farting

Apr 06, 202223:42
Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Two ("The Movie")

Not My Mother's Menopause- Chapter Two ("The Movie")

Not My Mother's Menopause, Chapter Two (The Movie)

Mar 30, 202212:09
Chapter One- Not My Mother's Menopause

Chapter One- Not My Mother's Menopause

Reading my book's Preface and Chapter One.

Mar 23, 202225:40
Parallelism

Parallelism

Stop buying plants, we have a ghost, the factory that smells like poop, and I read my latest rejection letter. 

Mar 17, 202220:22
34 Symptoms of Perimenopause

34 Symptoms of Perimenopause

I read my post from 2017 titled Did You Know There Are 34 Symptoms of Menopause? 

Mar 10, 202227:05
Quirky

Quirky

Sharing a poll of the top ten "weirdest" guilty pleasures, as well as my quirky evening ritual. 

Mar 03, 202218:26
There are other ways

There are other ways

The process of self-publishing isn't easy. Let's help those who've done it on their own. If you know of any self-published authors, please leave a comment on my blog. 

Feb 23, 202215:20
Are you afraid to go to the gynecologist?

Are you afraid to go to the gynecologist?

I only recently learned about gynecologist anxiety, and I can empathize.

Feb 17, 202216:33
Heavy

Heavy

I talk about why I've been absent from my podcast, why I'd like you to keep my loved ones in your thoughts, and the writers gathering. 

Feb 09, 202209:02
The book I wish you'd write

The book I wish you'd write

Sharing snippets from the pages of the "book" I enjoy reading, and the one I know you can write. 

Jan 19, 202213:39
Problematic

Problematic

Discussing John Hughes movies that are problematic. 

Talking about a house that's generating quite a commotion. 

And I took down a post that didn't sit well with me. 

Jan 12, 202212:59
No Resolution

No Resolution

Let's not make resolutions this January. Instead, let's do this....listen in to get the details. 

Jan 06, 202219:24
Episode 30- Changing Perspectives

Episode 30- Changing Perspectives

In this last podcast of 2021, I discuss female-led perspective changing films and share some of my favorite TikToks. 

Dec 16, 202116:16
I'm Not Broken/ Movies to Change Your Perspective/ Sharing my Book

I'm Not Broken/ Movies to Change Your Perspective/ Sharing my Book

This week: 

Mental health talk, because I've been feeling poopy. 

I saw a very interesting TikTok from a bookseller in Pittsburgh about a book that shouldn't be on the NYT bestselling list. 

Movies that will change your perspective on life. 

Why I'm considering sharing my book on my blog.

Dec 08, 202121:40
Episode 28- Book Proposals are Hard

Episode 28- Book Proposals are Hard

An exciting thing happened a few weeks ago...

Dec 02, 202120:23
Episode 27- Holding Space & Toxic Positivity

Episode 27- Holding Space & Toxic Positivity

- What does holding space look like? 

-Why is it our responsibility to learn how to accomplish this? 

-Why was it so difficult for me to learn how to do this? 

-Which phrase is my all-time pet peeve? 

Nov 10, 202119:15
Episode 26- Books, Glorious, Books

Episode 26- Books, Glorious, Books

My TBR list has grown, and I owe it all to you!  

This week's conversation topics are:  

How many books have you read this year? 

What is your all-time favorite book? 

Do you keep track of what you've read in a reading journal? 


This, plus a lot more! 



Nov 03, 202116:35
Episode 25- The Vision Board Project

Episode 25- The Vision Board Project

In this episode I talk about: 

How I've been feeling down and how a TikTok made me reassess my life. 

I re-read an old vision board and was surprised to discover that I've had a lot of good things happen to me. 

I explain how to make a vision board that will help you receive what you deserve. 

Oct 27, 202123:19
Episode 24- Engagement Vs. Numbers/ I Appreciate You

Episode 24- Engagement Vs. Numbers/ I Appreciate You

In this episode, I talk about:

- how my blogging has evolved

-engagement versus pageviews

-how important your comments are to me

Oct 20, 202119:49
Episode 22- Creating a Time Capsule/Touch Pad Phobia/Where Have All the Cardinals Gone?

Episode 22- Creating a Time Capsule/Touch Pad Phobia/Where Have All the Cardinals Gone?

In this episode, I discuss: 

-Why I began podcasting

-Why I don't like my touchpad

-My cardinal is gone

-Biscuits injury

-My little lie 

Oct 13, 202115:33
Episode 21- Invalidating Your Truth/Female Trauma

Episode 21- Invalidating Your Truth/Female Trauma

In this episode, I talk about:

-a passage from Caroline Garnet McGraw's book You Don't Owe Anyone

-I relate it to a circumstance in my life and I read a passage from my book

-I explain how you could feel invalidated in your life and how that can be traumatic

-I describe how female bosses trigger me

Oct 06, 202119:08
Episode 20- Building a Book One Step at a Time

Episode 20- Building a Book One Step at a Time

Talking about: 

-Querying agents

-What a literary agent is

-What a query letter is

-How the self-publishing process works 

Sep 29, 202118:20
Episode 19- Thinking Outside the Box/ Dancing My Troubles Away/ We all Have Trauma

Episode 19- Thinking Outside the Box/ Dancing My Troubles Away/ We all Have Trauma

This week I talk about:

-my mom's surgery

-my new dancing workout

-how we all have trauma

Sep 23, 202117:41
Episode 18- Mixed Tapes/Talking to Plants/Giving My Dogs Voices

Episode 18- Mixed Tapes/Talking to Plants/Giving My Dogs Voices

Talking about some of my quirks.


Sep 15, 202120:26
Episode 17- Not Taken Seriously/ Writers Gathering

Episode 17- Not Taken Seriously/ Writers Gathering

-Creativity and the book you need to read

-A sweet interaction with a Starbucks barista

-Not being taken seriously as an artist

-A possible writers meetup next summer

Sep 08, 202117:57
Episode 16- Toxic On the Inside/ Meditation That Anyone Can Do/ My Library Book "Problem"

Episode 16- Toxic On the Inside/ Meditation That Anyone Can Do/ My Library Book "Problem"

I talk about how the month of August left me feeling uninspired. I also discuss Thich Nhat Hanh's book Peace is Every Step, and how meditation isn't what you think it is. 

Plus, I bring up some good reads this month and why I might need a book intervention. 

Sep 02, 202121:12
Episode 15- A Scare, Showing Compassion to Yourself, John Hughes News, and Comic Sans??

Episode 15- A Scare, Showing Compassion to Yourself, John Hughes News, and Comic Sans??

Talking about...

-two health scares

-making time for yourself every day guilt-free

-the John Hughes tour is officially happening

-Comic Sans is making a comeback but not in how you think it is

Jul 06, 202119:57
Episode 14- Doin' Nothing, Sleep, and Love

Episode 14- Doin' Nothing, Sleep, and Love

Discussing: 

The Art of Doing Nothing

Sleep and how it's so important

The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo 

Reading an excerpt of The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo

Jun 10, 202120:40
Episode Thirteen- Happy Anniversary?

Episode Thirteen- Happy Anniversary?

Discussing:

Our 15th wedding anniversary & the Friends reunion 

Jun 01, 202116:49
Episode Twelve- Puppies, Podcasts and Plants

Episode Twelve- Puppies, Podcasts and Plants

Discussing:

Our newest family member

I don't listen to podcasts either 

Rainbow obsession

Plant fails 

May 26, 202113:29
Episode Eleven- Enjoying the View

Episode Eleven- Enjoying the View

Talking about how I am appreciating life more since an important anniversary. 

May 12, 202112:20
Episode Ten- Be Kind to Retail and Service Workers

Episode Ten- Be Kind to Retail and Service Workers

Discussing my years working in retail and how we need to be kind to others working in service industries. 

May 05, 202117:09
Episode Nine- Birthday Week, We Were Drinking Edition

Episode Nine- Birthday Week, We Were Drinking Edition

In this episode, my husband Mike joins me, and we discuss...


-am exciting podcast addition

-my sweet grandma and what made me cry when I saw her name online 

-my mannequin friend who is living with us for the summer

-our newfound TikTok addiction 

-the documentary The Last Cruise

-how well does my husband know me?

-what is in YOUR Amazon cart? I bet it's not a penis pillow...

-and a quote that changed the outlook of my book 

Apr 24, 202125:29
Episode Eight- It's Really Happening...

Episode Eight- It's Really Happening...

In this episode, I'll be reading a passage from Mark Nepo's book The Book of Awakening that really connected to last week's podcast message. 

I have a good reason why I am doing podcasts in place of blog posts. 

And I have a very eerie story to tell you about. 

All of this along with my usual witty banter. :) 

Apr 15, 202116:53
Episode Seven- Invisibility as a Female. Within Perimenopause and Beyond

Episode Seven- Invisibility as a Female. Within Perimenopause and Beyond

Do you feel invisible as you age? Did you feel invisible when you went through perimenopause? 

Apr 10, 202119:20
Episode Six- Menopause Practitioners, Hot Flashes, and Exciting News

Episode Six- Menopause Practitioners, Hot Flashes, and Exciting News

This week I am discussing: 

-The Love it or Hate It post briefly

-Asking for your menopause stories for my book

-N.A.M.S- what is it?

-What a menopause practitioner is and why you should get one when you are in perimenopause

-How to relieve hot flashes with something you'd never think of 

-Plus, I will read an excerpt from my book

-Some fun news in the future for the podcast


Mar 30, 202118:42
Episode Five- Guest Star and Real Talk About Anxiety and Migraines

Episode Five- Guest Star and Real Talk About Anxiety and Migraines

Talking with my husband about my migraine and pain anxiety, and discussing Pema Chodron's book Living Beautifully. 

Mar 20, 202116:23
Episode Four - "Crayola Rays of Sunshine", Cracker Barrel, and Craziness (Ignore the Other One)

Episode Four - "Crayola Rays of Sunshine", Cracker Barrel, and Craziness (Ignore the Other One)

Discussing: 

Morgan Harper Nichols books

Beautiful comments

John Hughes 

Update on my Mom

Facebook hatred

Flat Kari/Real Kari tour of the USA

Cracker Barrel- Breakfast v. Dinner

Not being in a hurry to return to normal

Bloglovin

Mar 16, 202119:19
Episode Four - "Crayola Rays of Sunshine", Cracker Barrel, and Craziness

Episode Four - "Crayola Rays of Sunshine", Cracker Barrel, and Craziness

Beautiful art books, comments that are lovely, restaurants that are fun, Facebook sucks, and much more. 

Mar 16, 202100:19
Episode Three- Bra-less, Book Writing, and Braces

Episode Three- Bra-less, Book Writing, and Braces

Lots of information packed into this episode. I apologize in advance. 

Mar 09, 202119:44
Episode Two- Pema, Mooji, and Kari

Episode Two- Pema, Mooji, and Kari

Discussing how I am working on making this podcast easier to listen to; the dreaded "block editor"; some of my favorite spiritual books and mispronunciation. 

Mar 04, 202112:32