<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2593690/open_sms">Send a text</a>In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with author Robin H. Clare for a reflective conversation about harmony, grace, and finding meaning in the smallest moments of daily life.Robin shares insights from her personal journey through recovery, spiritual alignment, and leadership, including the powerful framework: *pain is inevitable, suffering is optional, surrender is required, and grace must be allowed*. Together, Anne and Robin explore how intentional pauses, self-compassion, and everyday acts of kindness can help us feel grounded and connected—even in a noisy, demanding world.This episode invites listeners to slow down, reflect, and notice the quiet ways light shows up in ordinary days.Topics Covered:<ul><li>Finding harmony between inner truth and outer life</li><li>Grace as a daily practice</li><li>The power of pause and intentional response</li><li>Recovery, healing, and self-compassion</li><li>Seeing ourselves and others with deeper worth</li></ul>RESOURCES Affiliate Disclaimer - As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we may earn advertising or referral fees from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Pebbles of Light!“The Big Leap” by Gay Hendrix - <a href='https://amzn.to/4avEqwE'>https://amzn.to/4avEqwE</a> Dieter F. Uchtdorf quote - “During the winter, days can feel heavy and gray. As a regular part of their work before flights, pilots do outside checks of their aircraft. During cold and rainy days, this is not their favorite part of the job. But one of my favorite experiences as a pilot on a day like that came after taking off and climbing through dark clouds when, suddenly, the aircraft climbed into the clear, brilliant, and beautiful sunlight—leaving behind dark clouds, rain, and slush. That instant contrast taught me that when we focus our eyes on heaven, we can emerge into light—even during the seemingly darkest of days. However thick the clouds, the sun is always there, waiting to shine on us as we rise toward heaven. If you feel weighed down and troubled, please don’t lose heart. Keep moving forward and upward with faith, prayer, and trust in the Lord. His light is always there to lead and comfort us.”<a href='https://www.instagram.com/p/DUVxuYiEtCm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=='></a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support">Support the show</a>Follow Pebbles of Light <ul> <li> Website –<a href='https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight'> ⁠https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight⁠</a> </li> <li> YouTube - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast'>https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast</a> </li> <li> Facebook –<a href='https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight'> ⁠https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight⁠</a> </li> <li> Instagram –<a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight'> ⁠</a><a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight%E2%81%A0'>https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight⁠</a> </li> <li> Guest Applications - <a href='https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight'>https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight</a> </li> </ul> Support Pebbles of Light <ul> <li> Become a Light Shiner - <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support'>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support</a> </li> <li> Patreon –<a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'> ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast</a> </li> <li> BetterHelp (affiliate – 10% off first month) – <a href='https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles'>⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles⁠</a> </li> </ul> <a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'>⁠</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2593690/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with author Robin H. Clare for a reflective conversation about harmony, grace, and finding meaning in the smallest moments of daily life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Robin shares insights from her personal journey through recovery, spiritual alignment, and leadership, including the powerful framework: *pain is inevitable, suffering is optional, surrender is required, and grace must be allowed*. Together, Anne and Robin explore how intentional pauses, self-compassion, and everyday acts of kindness can help us feel grounded and connected—even in a noisy, demanding world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode invites listeners to slow down, reflect, and notice the quiet ways light shows up in ordinary days.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Topics Covered:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Finding harmony between inner truth and outer life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Grace as a daily practice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The power of pause and intentional response&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Recovery, healing, and self-compassion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Seeing ourselves and others with deeper worth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESOURCES &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Affiliate Disclaimer - As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we may earn advertising or referral fees from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Pebbles of Light!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“The Big Leap” by Gay Hendrix - &lt;a href='https://amzn.to/4avEqwE'&gt;https://amzn.to/4avEqwE&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dieter F. Uchtdorf quote - “During the winter, days can feel heavy and gray. As a regular part of their work before flights, pilots do outside checks of their aircraft. During cold and rainy days, this is not their favorite part of the job. But one of my favorite experiences as a pilot on a day like that came after taking off and climbing through dark clouds when, suddenly, the aircraft climbed into the clear, brilliant, and beautiful sunlight—leaving behind dark clouds, rain, and slush. That instant contrast taught me that when we focus our eyes on heaven, we can emerge into light—even during the seemingly darkest of days. However thick the clouds, the sun is always there, waiting to shine on us as we rise toward heaven. If you feel weighed down and troubled, please don’t lose heart. Keep moving forward and upward with faith, prayer, and trust in the Lord. His light is always there to lead and comfort us.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/p/DUVxuYiEtCm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=='&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Pebbles of Light&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;Website –&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight'&gt;&lt;em&gt; ⁠https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight⁠&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;YouTube - &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast'&gt;&lt;em&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;Facebook –&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight'&gt;&lt;em&gt; ⁠https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight⁠&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;Instagram –&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight'&gt;&lt;em&gt; ⁠&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight%E2%81%A0'&gt;&lt;em&gt;https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight⁠&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;Guest Applications - &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight'&gt;&lt;em&gt;https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Support Pebbles of Light&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;Become a Light Shiner - &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support'&gt;&lt;em&gt;https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;Patreon –&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;⁠&lt;em&gt;https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;BetterHelp (affiliate – 10% off first month) – &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles'&gt;⁠&lt;em&gt;https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles&lt;/em&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with author Robin H. Clare for a reflective conversation about harmony, grace, and finding meaning in the smallest moments of daily life. Robin shares insights from her personal journey through recovery, spiritual alignment, and leadership, including the powerful framework: *pain is inevitable, suffering is optional, surrender is required, and grace must be allowed*. Together, Anne and Robin explore how intentional pauses,...

Ep 34: Small Miracles, Quiet Alignment, & the Courage to Pause || Robin H. Clare

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2593690/open_sms">Send a text</a>In this episode of *Pebbles of Light*, Anne Maxson sits down with founder and purpose-driven leader Holly Porter to explore how life-altering trials can become invitations to deeper purpose.After surviving a 70-day hospitalization with COVID—including a near-death experience—Holly was forced into stillness. What followed was a profound reorientation of her life, leadership, and business philosophy. Together, Anne and Holly reflect on listening to the body, navigating long COVID, building soul-aligned businesses, and learning to trust intuition when the path forward isn’t clear.This conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask where purpose might be quietly forming in your own life.Key Topics Covered:* Near-death experiences and spiritual transformation* Long COVID, chronic illness, and listening to the body* Purpose-driven entrepreneurship and leadership* Intuition, discernment, and decision-making* Burnout, alignment, and redefining prosperity* Loving others where they are and leading with compassionThis Episode’s Pebble: Better is better. Ask yourself—what’s one small way you can listen more closely today?RESOURCES Affiliate Disclaimer - As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we may earn advertising or referral fees from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Pebbles of Light!Holly’s Book, “Near Death Shift” - <a href='https://amzn.to/3Z5XcFE'>https://amzn.to/3Z5XcFE</a> Holly’s Linktree – <a href='https://linktr.ee/hollyporter'>https://linktr.ee/hollyporter</a> Atomic Habits by James Clear - <a href='https://amzn.to/4qKWOIN'>https://amzn.to/4qKWOIN</a> “One Percent Better” General Conference Talk by Michael A. Dunn - <a href='https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/54dunn?lang=eng'>https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/54dunn?lang=eng</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support">Support the show</a>Follow Pebbles of Light <ul> <li> Website –<a href='https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight'> ⁠https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight⁠</a> </li> <li> YouTube - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast'>https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast</a> </li> <li> Facebook –<a href='https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight'> ⁠https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight⁠</a> </li> <li> Instagram –<a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight'> ⁠</a><a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight%E2%81%A0'>https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight⁠</a> </li> <li> Guest Applications - <a href='https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight'>https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight</a> </li> </ul> Support Pebbles of Light <ul> <li> Become a Light Shiner - <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support'>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support</a> </li> <li> Patreon –<a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'> ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast</a> </li> <li> BetterHelp (affiliate – 10% off first month) – <a href='https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles'>⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles⁠</a> </li> </ul> <a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'>⁠</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2593690/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode of *Pebbles of Light*, Anne Maxson sits down with founder and purpose-driven leader Holly Porter to explore how life-altering trials can become invitations to deeper purpose.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;After surviving a 70-day hospitalization with COVID—including a near-death experience—Holly was forced into stillness. What followed was a profound reorientation of her life, leadership, and business philosophy. Together, Anne and Holly reflect on listening to the body, navigating long COVID, building soul-aligned businesses, and learning to trust intuition when the path forward isn’t clear.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;This conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask where purpose might be quietly forming in your own life.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Topics Covered:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;* Near-death experiences and spiritual transformation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;* Long COVID, chronic illness, and listening to the body&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;* Purpose-driven entrepreneurship and leadership&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;* Intuition, discernment, and decision-making&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;* Burnout, alignment, and redefining prosperity&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;* Loving others where they are and leading with compassion&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;This Episode’s Pebble: Better is better. Ask yourself—what’s one small way you can listen more closely today?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESOURCES &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Affiliate Disclaimer - As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we may earn advertising or referral fees from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Pebbles of Light!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Holly’s Book, “Near Death Shift” - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://amzn.to/3Z5XcFE'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://amzn.to/3Z5XcFE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Holly’s Linktree – &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://linktr.ee/hollyporter'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://linktr.ee/hollyporter&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Atomic Habits by James Clear - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://amzn.to/4qKWOIN'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://amzn.to/4qKWOIN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;“One Percent Better” General Conference Talk by Michael A. 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Send a text In this episode of *Pebbles of Light*, Anne Maxson sits down with founder and purpose-driven leader Holly Porter to explore how life-altering trials can become invitations to deeper purpose. After surviving a 70-day hospitalization with COVID—including a near-death experience—Holly was forced into stillness. What followed was a profound reorientation of her life, leadership, and business philosophy. Together, Anne and Holly reflect on listening to the body, navigating long COVID, ...

Ep 33: Better Is Better: How Trials Shape Purpose-Driven Leadership || Holly Porter

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2593690/open_sms">Send a text</a>Episode Summary:In this episode of *Pebbles of Light*, Anne Maxson is joined by therapist and coach Diane McDowell to explore how emotional safety shapes our ability to connect, love, and communicate—especially within our families and closest relationships. Diane shares why “trying harder” and better communication often fall short, how nervous system hijack shows up as reactivity or people-pleasing, and what it means to move from emotional performance to emotional presence.Together, Anne and Diane reflect on parenting, faith, self-worth, and resilience—particularly for women who carry the emotional weight of others. This conversation invites listeners to slow down, listen to the body, and reclaim the truth that we are always lovable, valuable, and worthy.In this episode, we explore:* Why emotional safety—not effort—is the foundation of connection* What nervous system hijack looks like in everyday life* How people-pleasing erodes our relationship with ourselves* Why thinking alone doesn’t heal emotional patterns* How to speak your truth without trying to control outcomes* The power of grounding, breath, and self-trust* Honoring the “Pebbles of Light” that guide us forward Guest Resources:Diane McDowell’s website: <a href='https://www.powerfulquestionscoaching.com/'>https://www.powerfulquestionscoaching.com/</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/emotionalsafetyco'>https://www.instagram.com/emotionalsafetyco</a>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/emotionalsafetyco'>https://www.facebook.com/emotionalsafetyco</a>Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@PowerfulQuestionsCoaching'>https://www.youtube.com/@PowerfulQuestionsCoaching</a> LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-mcdowell/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-mcdowell/</a>  RESOURCES Affiliate Disclaimer - As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we may earn advertising or referral fees from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Pebbles of Light!<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support">Support the show</a>Follow Pebbles of Light <ul> <li> Website –<a href='https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight'> ⁠https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight⁠</a> </li> <li> YouTube - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast'>https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast</a> </li> <li> Facebook –<a href='https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight'> ⁠https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight⁠</a> </li> <li> Instagram –<a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight'> ⁠</a><a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight%E2%81%A0'>https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight⁠</a> </li> <li> Guest Applications - <a href='https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight'>https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight</a> </li> </ul> Support Pebbles of Light <ul> <li> Become a Light Shiner - <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support'>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support</a> </li> <li> Patreon –<a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'> ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast</a> </li> <li> BetterHelp (affiliate – 10% off first month) – <a href='https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles'>⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles⁠</a> </li> </ul> <a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'>⁠</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2593690/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Episode Summary:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of *Pebbles of Light*, Anne Maxson is joined by therapist and coach Diane McDowell to explore how emotional safety shapes our ability to connect, love, and communicate—especially within our families and closest relationships. Diane shares why “trying harder” and better communication often fall short, how nervous system hijack shows up as reactivity or people-pleasing, and what it means to move from emotional performance to emotional presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, Anne and Diane reflect on parenting, faith, self-worth, and resilience—particularly for women who carry the emotional weight of others. This conversation invites listeners to slow down, listen to the body, and reclaim the truth that we are always lovable, valuable, and worthy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Why emotional safety—not effort—is the foundation of connection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* What nervous system hijack looks like in everyday life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* How people-pleasing erodes our relationship with ourselves&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Why thinking alone doesn’t heal emotional patterns&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* How to speak your truth without trying to control outcomes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* The power of grounding, breath, and self-trust&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Honoring the “Pebbles of Light” that guide us forward&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest Resources:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Diane McDowell’s website: &lt;a href='https://www.powerfulquestionscoaching.com/'&gt;https://www.powerfulquestionscoaching.com/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/emotionalsafetyco'&gt;https://www.instagram.com/emotionalsafetyco&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/emotionalsafetyco'&gt;https://www.facebook.com/emotionalsafetyco&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Youtube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@PowerfulQuestionsCoaching'&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@PowerfulQuestionsCoaching&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-mcdowell/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-mcdowell/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;RESOURCES &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Affiliate Disclaimer - As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we may earn advertising or referral fees from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Pebbles of Light!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Pebbles of Light&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;Website –&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight'&gt;&lt;em&gt; ⁠https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight⁠&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;YouTube - &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast'&gt;&lt;em&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;Facebook –&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight'&gt;&lt;em&gt; ⁠https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight⁠&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;Instagram –&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight'&gt;&lt;em&gt; ⁠&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight%E2%81%A0'&gt;&lt;em&gt;https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight⁠&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;Guest Applications - &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight'&gt;&lt;em&gt;https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Support Pebbles of Light&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;Become a Light Shiner - &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support'&gt;&lt;em&gt;https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;Patreon –&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;⁠&lt;em&gt;https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;em&gt;BetterHelp (affiliate – 10% off first month) – &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles'&gt;⁠&lt;em&gt;https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles&lt;/em&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text Episode Summary: In this episode of *Pebbles of Light*, Anne Maxson is joined by therapist and coach Diane McDowell to explore how emotional safety shapes our ability to connect, love, and communicate—especially within our families and closest relationships. Diane shares why “trying harder” and better communication often fall short, how nervous system hijack shows up as reactivity or people-pleasing, and what it means to move from emotional performance to emotional presence. Toget...

Ep 32: The Art of Connection: Understanding Emotional Safety in Relationships || Diane McDowell

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2593690/open_sms">Send a text</a>Curiosity, creativity, and failure are not detours—they’re teachers.In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with engineer, artist, educator, and startup founder Oliver MacDonald to explore how curiosity across disciplines—art, engineering, language, and culture—shapes meaningful lives and resilient careers.Oliver shares how growing up immersed in multiple cultures and languages, studying in the International Baccalaureate program, and pursuing both art and engineering taught him to embrace failure as part of learning. From rock climbing and kinetic sculptures to rejected research papers and startup life, Oliver reframes failure not as an endpoint, but as fuel for growth.This conversation invites listeners to rethink specialization, embrace experimentation, and recognize how creativity—especially art—helps us stay connected to our humanity even in uncertain or demanding seasons of life.Choose one interest you’ve been curious about and commit to exploring it for just one month—without worrying about mastery or outcomes. Pay attention to what draws you back. Topics Covered<ul><li>Why curiosity matters more than early specialization</li><li>The role of failure in engineering, art, and life</li><li>How International Baccalaureate education encourages integration</li><li>Rock climbing as a metaphor for growth</li><li>Art as proof of humanity</li><li>Learning through rejection and iteration</li><li>Language, culture, and how we think</li><li>Building startups through collaboration</li><li>The power of relationships as “Pebbles of Light”</li></ul>GuestOliver MacDonald — Engineer, artist, educator, PhD student, and co-founder of Qtex AIFollow &amp; Connect with OliverInstagram – <a href='https://www.instagram.com/anomalous_designs/?hl=en'>⁠https://www.instagram.com/anomalous_designs/?hl=en⁠</a> LinkedIn – <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivermacd/'>⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivermacd/⁠</a> Want to be a guest on Pebbles of Light? Send Anne Maxson a message on PodMatch, here: <a href='https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/pebblesoflight'>https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/pebblesoflight</a>RESOURCES Affiliate Di<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support">Support the show</a>Follow Pebbles of Light <ul> <li> Website –<a href='https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight'> ⁠https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight⁠</a> </li> <li> YouTube - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast'>https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast</a> </li> <li> Facebook –<a href='https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight'> ⁠https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight⁠</a> </li> <li> Instagram –<a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight'> ⁠</a><a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight%E2%81%A0'>https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight⁠</a> </li> <li> Guest Applications - <a href='https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight'>https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight</a> </li> </ul> Support Pebbles of Light <ul> <li> Become a Light Shiner - <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support'>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support</a> </li> <li> Patreon –<a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'> ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast</a> </li> <li> BetterHelp (affiliate – 10% off first month) – <a href='https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles'>⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles⁠</a> </li> </ul> <a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'>⁠</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2593690/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Curiosity, creativity, and failure are not detours—they’re teachers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Pebbles of Light&lt;/em&gt;, Anne Maxson sits down with engineer, artist, educator, and startup founder &lt;b&gt;Oliver MacDonald&lt;/b&gt; to explore how curiosity across disciplines—art, engineering, language, and culture—shapes meaningful lives and resilient careers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oliver shares how growing up immersed in multiple cultures and languages, studying in the International Baccalaureate program, and pursuing both art and engineering taught him to embrace failure as part of learning. From rock climbing and kinetic sculptures to rejected research papers and startup life, Oliver reframes failure not as an endpoint, but as fuel for growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation invites listeners to rethink specialization, embrace experimentation, and recognize how creativity—especially art—helps us stay connected to our humanity even in uncertain or demanding seasons of life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Choose one interest you’ve been curious about and commit to exploring it for just &lt;b&gt;one month&lt;/b&gt;—without worrying about mastery or outcomes. Pay attention to what draws you back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Topics Covered&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why curiosity matters more than early specialization&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of failure in engineering, art, and life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How International Baccalaureate education encourages integration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rock climbing as a metaphor for growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Art as proof of humanity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learning through rejection and iteration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Language, culture, and how we think&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building startups through collaboration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The power of relationships as “Pebbles of Light”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Oliver MacDonald&lt;/b&gt; — Engineer, artist, educator, PhD student, and co-founder of Qtex AI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow &amp;amp; Connect with Oliver&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram – &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/anomalous_designs/?hl=en'&gt;⁠&lt;em&gt;https://www.instagram.com/anomalous_designs/?hl=en&lt;/em&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn – &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivermacd/'&gt;⁠&lt;em&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivermacd/&lt;/em&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to be a guest on Pebbles of Light? 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Send a text Curiosity, creativity, and failure are not detours—they’re teachers. In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson sits down with engineer, artist, educator, and startup founder Oliver MacDonald to explore how curiosity across disciplines—art, engineering, language, and culture—shapes meaningful lives and resilient careers. Oliver shares how growing up immersed in multiple cultures and languages, studying in the International Baccalaureate program, and pursuing both art and eng...

Ep 31: Exploring the Intersection of Creativity and Technology || Oliver MacDonald

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2593690/open_sms">Send a text</a>In this solo episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson shares her personal journey of giving herself permission to fail—in business, in her PhD pursuit, and in life. She reflects on spiritual impressions, unexpected detours, and the way God uses “failures” as course corrections toward something better.Through honest storytelling, Anne shows how failure can become a powerful teacher, preparing us for future opportunities and strengthening our reliance on divine help. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their own imperfect paths and move forward with faith—no matter how many times they feel they’ve fallen short.THIS EPISODE&apos;S PEBBLE: Read or listen to one of the resources shared in the podcast.  RESOURCESAffiliate Disclaimer - As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we may earn advertising or referral fees from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Pebbles of Light! <a href='https://amzn.to/3XA7IUO'>Mysteries of Cove </a>by J. Scott Savaage - https://amzn.to/3XA7IUO<a href='https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/trust-in-the-lord?lang=eng '>Trust in the Lord</a> by Richard G. Scott - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/trust-in-the-lord?lang=eng <a href='https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/henry-b-eyring/law-increasing-returns/ '>The Law of Increasing Returns</a> by Henry B. Eyring - https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/henry-b-eyring/law-increasing-returns/ <a href='https://speeches.byuh.edu/devotional/bread-or-stones'>Bread or Stones: Understanding the God We Pray</a> to by S. Michael Wilcox - https://speeches.byuh.edu/devotional/bread-or-stones<a href='https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kevin-j-worthen/fear-not-2/'>Fear Not</a> by Kevin J. Worthen - https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kevin-j-worthen/fear-not-2/S<a href='https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kevin-j-worthen/fear-not-2/ '>uccessfully Failing: Pursuing Our Quest for Perfection</a> by Kevin J. Worthen - https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kevin-j-worthen/fear-not-2/ <a href='https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/j-b-haws/wrestling-with-comparisons/'>Wrestling with Comparisons</a> by J.B. Haws - https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/j-b-haws/wrestling-with-comparisons/<a href='https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/cassy-budd/on-failing-and-finishing/ '></a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support">Support the show</a>Follow Pebbles of Light <ul> <li> Website –<a href='https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight'> ⁠https://annemaxson.com/pebblesoflight⁠</a> </li> <li> YouTube - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast'>https://www.youtube.com/@pebblesoflightpodcast</a> </li> <li> Facebook –<a href='https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight'> ⁠https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight⁠</a> </li> <li> Instagram –<a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight'> ⁠</a><a href='https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight%E2%81%A0'>https://instagram.com/PebblesOfLight⁠</a> </li> <li> Guest Applications - <a href='https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight'>https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pebblesoflight</a> </li> </ul> Support Pebbles of Light <ul> <li> Become a Light Shiner - <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support'>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support</a> </li> <li> Patreon –<a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'> ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast</a> </li> <li> BetterHelp (affiliate – 10% off first month) – <a href='https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles'>⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles⁠</a> </li> </ul> <a href='https://www.patreon.com/cw/PebblesofLightPodcast'>⁠</a>

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Send a text In this solo episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne Maxson shares her personal journey of giving herself permission to fail—in business, in her PhD pursuit, and in life. She reflects on spiritual impressions, unexpected detours, and the way God uses “failures” as course corrections toward something better. Through honest storytelling, Anne shows how failure can become a powerful teacher, preparing us for future opportunities and strengthening our reliance on divine help. Listeners are ...

Ep 30: Giving Yourself Permission to Fail

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