Meanderings with Trudy

Trudy Chapman
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Take a meander with me as I explore joy in the everyday. Why joy? Because joy is an antidote to fear and despair... both of which we see aplenty in the world today. Weekly episodes will follow a reliable cadence - you'll hear my thoughts on what's up the first Tuesday of each month; the "MwT: The PauseCast with Angie Arendt" will drop in week two where we explore the ingredients that make life joyful; week three is a meander with regular people about what makes life joyful; and finally I'll offer you a monthly book review of books that matter to me. Exploring joy in the everyday, that's what you'll hear... good stories that show-off humanity to our shining best; people living lives of meaning and how they got there. Please, join me!

  1. Oct 27

    Meander, Meditate and Write with Me! On Being in the Now

    As we explore our experience of aging, we need to be in the present moment. And the best way I know how to do that is to enter through experiencing what is real in our bodies. I’ll lead you into a wee sitting practice, using a body scan, and then offer a few prompts for writing that will help you explore this for you. Today, I encourage you to explore your body as a gateway into how you are right now. For as long as you want to write, I invite you to explore what has surprized you about your body. Times you felt strength you didn’t know you had. Or maybe, how you found you actually like the crows’ feet around your eyes, the smile lines that transmit to the world your joy-filled perspective on life. Write with as much detail as you wish and explore what has surprized you about your body. Write all you want, for as long as you want, until you feel complete. I recommend you determine a time you want to write for, say 8 minutes, and write that whole time. Keep your pen moving on the page, and just see what comes up. This writing is between you and the page, no need to share with anyone. If you have any thoughts about how you did, or have any age-related topics you want to explore, drop me a line at meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com and I'll have a look. Episode Links: The book I read from is "Consolations: The solace, nourishment and underlying meaning of everyday words” by David Whyte As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc. Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma Live life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.

    Meander, Meditate and Write with Me! On Being in the Now

  2. Oct 13

    Meander, Meditate, and Write with Me! On Liminal Space

    I am so glad you're here! This is our first in these meditation and journaling opportunities as we explore ourselves and the concept of aging. When Cheryl and I started this journaling club, we wanted to introduce people to the concept of "liminal space" which is really just a fancy way of saying we are in a space or time of change. With this meditation, we settle in as if it were the first time ever into a meditation practice. A very short one. Just to whet our appetite. Then I offer you the following writing prompts to play with: First – what is the most significant change you’ve faced in your life in your past? What helped your through that time? And second – what change are you facing in your life today? What resources do you have now that will help? Write all you want, for as long as you want, until you feel complete. I recommend you determine a time you want to write for, say 8 minutes, and write that whole time. Keep your pen moving on the page, and just see what comes up. This writing is between you and the page, no need to share with anyone. If you have any thoughts about how you did, or have any age-related topics you want to explore, drop me a line at meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com and I'll have a look. Episode Links: The book I read from is "Consolations: The solace, nourishment and underlying meaning of everyday words” by David Whyte As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc. Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma Live life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.

    Meander, Meditate, and Write with Me! On Liminal Space

  3. Sep 29

    Meander with Me...A Surprise Return (sort of)

    I missed you guys, and so while I am still thinking about next steps for this podcast, I wanted to stay connected with you. So I am sharing here a short meditation and writing prompt that I am already writing for my friend Cheryl's journalling group. I'll drop a meditation and writing prompt-based episode every second and fourth Tuesday of the month until Christmas, when I will reassess. Our first meditation and journalling prompt will land on October 13, 2026. I hope you like this wee offering, and give yourself the gift of time to explore yourself in the arc of change by exploring the writing prompts on offer.  Feel free to drop me a line and let me know how it's going. I'm always available at meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com. Episode Links: Meander with Cheryl Marita Meander with Callum Lurie The book I reference is "Embers: One Ojibway's Meditations" by Richard Wagamese   As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc. Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma Live life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.

    Meander with Me...A Surprise Return (sort of)

  4. Jun 30

    Meander with Me! All Good Things, Pause

    All good things end, or at least pause, and that's what I talk about in this meander. I feel the need to clear space so I'm closing this season, and this podcast, down for a while. It's time. The pandemic, the genesis of my work, has long since ended, and while the world tumult and our fears around change have only intensified, I need a rest from monthly production. I may come back in future, but right now, I need a break. I have tried to show up in this space cleanly, and share with you what is in my heart and mind, with honest clarity. And this episode is no different. If Meanderings has landed in your heart and helped you in some way, I'd love to hear about it. You can reach me at meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com. Drop me a line; I read everything you send.  Thank you for joining me for any and all meanders, it has been my pleasure to sit with you and show you how joy in the every day shows up in the lives of my guests, in books that I love, and in my own life. Be well. Episode Links: Trudy's Blog on her coaching website Trudy's Substack   As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc. Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma Live life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.

    Meander with Me! All Good Things, Pause

  5. Jun 23

    MwT Book Review: “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown, Final Wrap

    Thank you for joining me as we tie up any loose ends in our book review of “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown. This has been a journey of exploration for all of us, as I've shown my work in applying the guideposts in my life. It has been a pleasure to offer these windows into one way of using her work. I hope, if it feels right to you, that you find your way into doing something similar. I hope this book review has been of service to you in your life. Please, if you have comments you'd like to share, shoot me a note at meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com. And share this episode around, talk about the ideas with your friends and family. I do think these practices can make a difference in your life and in the quality of your relationships. Episode Links: Trudy's substack, and her blog As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc. Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma Live life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.

    MwT Book Review: “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown, Final Wrap

  6. Jun 16

    Meander with Callum Lurie, Canadian actor and teacher

    If you ever wondered about the life of a Canadian actor, this is the show for you! Callum has worked for the last seven years in Canadian musical theatre. He's been featured in playhouses from the province of Ontario eastward to the Canadian Maritimes, and has done some TV and a little voice-over work too. When he's not acting, he's teaching in schools in the greater Toronto area... a pairing that he enjoys, keeps him engaged in life, and helps to pay the bills. I hope you like this meander. Please tap that "like" button, and share this episode around because no advertising is as good as word of mouth. Shoot me comments at meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com, I'd love to hear from you! Episode Links: Callum's Instagram The County Stage Company, where Callum appears this summer in "First Date" and "Pinocchio" As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc. Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma Live life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.

    Meander with Callum Lurie, Canadian actor and teacher

  7. Jun 9

    MwT: The PauseCast with Angie Arendt, On Endings

    Yes, this will be the last PauseCast for a while. Maybe a long while. I’ve decided to close this chapter of the podcast, and if "Meanderings with Trudy" comes back, it will be in a different form. So this is the last of these PauseCasts, and we dive deeply into endings. We explore why endings matter, and what that means for bringing presence to our experience. And how endings can draw attention to the soul of our being human. Please drop me a line if anything piqued your interest at meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com. And share this episode around. Thank you for sharing your ears with me over these last six years, and these many episodes with Angie. Such conversations matter.  Episode links: Information about Angie’s community event in June is via Big Stone House Two poets we talked about and read from today include: Richard Wagamese’s “Embers: One Ojibway’s Meditations” and David Whyte’s “Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words” Marie Kondo, Japanese American expert on how to tidy, in a meaningful way. Robin Wall Kimmerer, "Braiding Sweetgrass" Liz Bucar, "Beyond Wellness" Angie's substack, "The Bigger Picture" Trudy's substack, "Meanderings with Trudy" As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc. Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma Live life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.

    MwT: The PauseCast with Angie Arendt, On Endings

  8. Jun 2

    Meander with Me... and my Garden

    As this podcast is about joy in the everyday, I'm bringing you deeply into what brings me joy, today. We meander through the story of my garden, and how my mother helped me build my garden and her legacy to me. A gift that keeps on giving. As I meandered, I realized how every plant has a story. Most every plant was a gift to me from someone. The lavender from my brother Steve, the hydrangea from my friend Mary, the allium from my Dad and so on. A community garden of a sort. I hope you enjoy this little window into my world, as it stands right now. If you have comments you'd like to share, please shoot me a note at meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com.  As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc. Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma Live life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.

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Take a meander with me as I explore joy in the everyday. Why joy? Because joy is an antidote to fear and despair... both of which we see aplenty in the world today. Weekly episodes will follow a reliable cadence - you'll hear my thoughts on what's up the first Tuesday of each month; the "MwT: The PauseCast with Angie Arendt" will drop in week two where we explore the ingredients that make life joyful; week three is a meander with regular people about what makes life joyful; and finally I'll offer you a monthly book review of books that matter to me. Exploring joy in the everyday, that's what you'll hear... good stories that show-off humanity to our shining best; people living lives of meaning and how they got there. Please, join me!

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  • Creator
    Trudy Chapman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    255
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2020-2026, Meanderings with Trudy via Chapman Coaching Inc.
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