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6 things I learned from my puppy (Dec 6 – 12)

Bytrinag December 13, 2020 0 Comments

A two coat dog will likely need a harness that makes it easy to hook in their leash. (This one made a huge difference for us). They will not always eat, sleep, play or pee the way you want them to. It's up to us to show them what's acceptable and what's not. She's 3 months and 1 week old today (Dec 12). We're getting a bit closer to her sleeping through the night. This is prime time for puppy...

Seven Things I Learned From My Puppy (Nov 22-28, 2020)

Bytrinag November 28, 2020 0 Comments

Our puppy has officially been part of our lives for two weeks. She's a beautiful, exhausting, cloud of fluff that needs to go outside every few hours. 1) She drinks more water than I do. Seriously. I need to do better.2) The world is amazing as soon as chicken is involved. 3) Sleep is important. 4) Running around in the snow is incredible.5) Small noises are so cute. 6) Patience is a skill, not...

Four Habits Between a House and a Home: Ponderings of My ACOH Story

Bytrinag November 20, 2020 0 Comments

Preface: the following series and experiences are my own. While I am the adult child of a hoarder (ACOH), my aim is to create a supportive, warm and magic environment - where you know you aren't alone. Where you can learn some of what I have growing up on my own, starting at age 18. I am hoping to be helpful to many, instead of focusing on the one I couldn't help. My perspectives come from my...

Podcast Transcript – Episode 14 – Breaking Bad… Habits

Bytrinag July 20, 2020 0 Comments

Welcome to Gentle Reminders, a podcast where we explore the realities of life and share some experiences from my lens. I’m your host, Trina, and today we’re going to be chatting about jumping back in, how taking the time to reflect and be real with yourself is important to maintaining your self love. In episode 3, I chatted about habits and how they are the blueprint for your life. But what...

Podcast Transcript – Episode 13 – Integrity

Bytrinag July 20, 2020 0 Comments

Welcome to Gentle Reminders, a podcast where we accept that life is amazing and full of choices. I’m your host, Trina, and I love the beauty of choice. I love how human beings get to make choices and how we get to explore them, including the realm of consequence, both negative and positive, without having to go through the action itself. I truly believe and am living proof that your choices...

Podcast Transcript – Episode 12 – Hope

Bytrinag May 16, 2020 0 Comments

Welcome to Gentle Reminders, a podcast where we accept that life is squishy and different from day to day. I know recently, for a lot of us, the day to day hasn’t been that different as we’ve been working together to flatten the curve and keep each other safe. While Gentle Reminders is not a place for politics or news, it has always been a place where we unabashedly confront the realities of...

Podcast Transcript – Episode 11 – Start of The Week Check-in

Bytrinag March 1, 2020 0 Comments

Hello everyone and welcome to Gentle Reminders, a podcast where we accept that not only Dilbert and Garfield get cases of the Mondays but we do too! I am someone who likes to challenge society’s constructs and honestly, Mondays aren’t that bad. Society has created an illusion that Mondays are a slog, that we should be dreading going back to work. I struggled with Mondays for...

Poem: In the Midst of Migraine

Bytrinag February 16, 2020 0 Comments

Migraine is one of my body's friendsA clear indication that mind, body, and spirithad a disconnectIt is not random for meIt is direct cause and effectFor others, it is uncontrollableI feel for you.I feel the anxiety of not being sure when it will comeThe pain. The friend that comes around to dominateall your timeall your energyall your emotionsall your relationships.It can be hard to converse...

Podcast Transcript – Episode 9 – Money

Bytrinag February 15, 2020 0 Comments

Welcome to Gentle Reminders, a podcast where we accept that all of us have our foolish moments, our beautiful moments and it’s all okay because those moments make us human, sharing this experience of life together. Today, we’re going to be chattin’ money. All those dolla dolla bills. Or not. Late January and early February is when our holiday bills start rolling in and, as much as we hate...

Podcast Transcript – Episode 8 – Remain Vigilant

Bytrinag January 20, 2020 0 Comments

According to U.S. News & World Report, 80 percent of New Year's resolutions fail by February. Psychology Today explores a bit around why this happens and has a list of four common sticking points, ones that you can improve on: Your goals aren’t clearYou feel overwhelmedYou feel discouragedYou’re not ready to change Which ones of these are you feeling right now? Gentle...