Healing Journey and Personal Growth From Life's Little Sparks with Lorana Johnson

Lorana Johnson
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Life's Little Sparks is a podcast for those ready to feel again. It's a space to let go of what life took and reclaim what has always been yours: peace, joy, and light.

  1. 18h ago

    63. Fear is a Liar-Especially When Climbing Rocks

    Fear has a way of making things seem so much bigger than they really are. In this episode I share what I learned watching my grandkids rock climbing and relating that to how fear has kept me from many opportunities in my own life. I also share how our imaginary fear is the worst fear of all. Fear is a liar.

    8 min

  2. Jul 6

    62. The Beauty of Doing Nothing

    This Independence Day I gave myself the gift of doing absolutely nothing — just me, my porch, and a good book. In this episode I share that after a busy few weeks spending time alone was just what I needed.

    9 min

  3. Jun 29

    61. Twisted Thoughts That Keep Us Stuck

    In this episode I review Dr. David D. Burns' ten cognitive distortions or the twisted thought patterns that keep us stuck in negativity, self-doubt, and emotional pain. I share examples of each one so you can start recognizing them in your own thinking. Awareness is the first step to freedom, and I think this episode is going to open your eyes to just how sneaky these thought patterns can be.

    9 min

  4. Jun 22

    60. When Thoughts Run Wild

    This week while pruning my espalier apple trees I had an unexpected insight, untended thoughts grow just like unruly branches, spreading in directions we never intended. I share what Queen's University in Canada researchers discovered about "thought worms" and how we experience thousands of thoughts a day — many of them repetitive and negative. I also talk about the brain's default mode network, why we get stuck in mental loops, and how mindfulness, focused attention, and deep breathing can help us take back control. I share examples from my own life and give you practical ways to start pruning your own mental garden.

    12 min

  5. Jun 15

    59. What Other People Think is None of My Business

    This week I got hit by something I thought I'd already healed. Someone's opinion of me knocked me for a loop. In this episode I share what happened, why it hurt my feelings and made me question why I still cared so much what they thought of me.  I share a couple of stories about caring what others think and end reminding myself that what other people think of me is none of my business.

    10 min

  6. Jun 8

    58. Overwhelm and Resentment of My Own Making

    Today I'm sharing a personal realization about overwhelm, resentment, and the exhausting habit of trying to be everything for everyone. For years I blamed my stress and fatigue on work, but after retirement I discovered something surprising: much of my overwhelm was coming from my own expectations and all the things I believed I "should" do. If you've been feeling burdened by obligations, struggling with people-pleasing, or carrying responsibilities that are stealing your peace, this episode is for you.

    12 min

  7. Jun 1

    57. Touchpoints That Change Us

    In this episode I discuss how events and decisions have become touchpoints have changed the direction of my life. We can choose to take responsibility for them and live in more light.

    9 min

  8. May 25

    56. My Subconscious Junk Drawer

    In this episode I talk about a memory that unexpectedly resurfaced and what it revealed to me that I will always have work to do to manage my mind. I began thinking of my inner world like a clean kitchen with one overstuffed junk drawer — mostly organized on the surface, yet still holding old things that were never fully sorted through. I share thoughts about releasing negative emotions, making room for healing, and learning that letting go is often less about forgetting and more about freeing ourselves from what we continue to hold on to.

    8 min
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