Mark your calendar! November 11th, 2017 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Join Lindsay Lewis and I for an interactive workshop entitled Empathic Listening, at LifeTime Fitness, St. Louis Park, MN. This 2-hour workshop will help you to make meaningful connections using the art of deep listening. We will begin with reflective exercises to go inward. You will learn the ins and outs of empathic listening, new language, and practice empathic listening techniques. You can then try out what you learn, immediately!  Learn More Here

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Kim Minert explains how to handle some of the ups and downs of living with diabetes in our second mentoring conversation. Get tips on the ins and outs of diabetes. The blood sugar monitor was only invented in 1978. Up until then there was no way people could monitor their blood sugar levels as closely as we can today. We discuss personal lifestyles and the effect they have on diabetes, too. Download Episode

Her book, Derail Diabetes, is a game-changer. I resonated with her journey. I read her book after we taped both sessions. I have included one of Kim’s recipes from her book and a smoothie recipe I have experimented with to perfection!

Results of My Journey to Accept My Diabetes Diagnosis. The results of my journey to accept my diabetes diagnosis have led to a deeper connection to myself and greater empathy for others. Acceptance has led to taking charge of my emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Accepting where I am at and what is going on in my life positioned me to take charge of meeting my universal needs.

Consistently meeting universal needs of connection, physical well-being, honesty, play, peace, autonomy, and meaning, feels better. When you meet your universal needs you feel affectionate, engaged, hopeful, confident, excited, grateful, inspired, joyful, peaceful, and refreshed. And who doesn’t want more of that? Adapt my journey to your life and what you are working to accept. Experiment with deliberately meeting your universal needs. Notice how you feel. Notice who meets which needs.

Mentoring Tips for Listeners

After you listen:

• Call to sign-up for my Empathic Listening Workshop at Lifetime Fitness, St. Louis Park, MN at 1-952-546-5474. $25 members, $30 non-members. Workshop Information
• Meet your universal needs on a regular basis. Notice how you feel. Notice who meets which needs.
• Purchase Kim’s book and connect with her Derail Diabetes

Two Recipes to Try:

1. From Derail Diabetes: Caper Chicken by Nikos Ligidakis
   Olive Oil                                          Black Pepper to taste
   Chicken breasts cut in quarters      2 T Basil
   4 Chopped Roma Tomatoes          2 T Parsley
   4 T Capers                                      1 T Oregano
   ½ T Chopped Garlic                       1 T Thyme
   1 c. White Wine                              1 T Rosemary
   *Sliced Zucchini is optional                                                                                                                                               
   Directions: Brown chicken pieces in olive oil. Then add the rest of the ingredients and simmer uncovered for 45-minutes.
2. Mixed Berry Chai Latte Smoothie I have experimented to perfection! Enjoy!
   2 c. Chai Latte                                         2 Avocados
   2 c. Vanilla Soy Drink or Coconut Milk   2 Bananas
   ¼ c. Vanilla Yogurt (Chobani)                 ½ c Frozen Mixed Berries or Blueberries
   2 Handfuls of Almonds                           *1 Handful of Kale/Spinach, Optional
   1 Tray of Ice Cubes                                                                                                                                                                  
   Directions: In a blender, combine the 1st two ingredients. Add the rest. Blend together. Serve. Keep the rest for later. You can store it in your refrigerator for up to three days!

Derailing Diabetes with Kim Minert, Episode 96 Kim Minert