Welcome, PathPod listeners!

We’re thrilled to mark a special milestone on our journey—this is our 150th episode! 🎉 We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this achievement with all of you and share some big news. Join us as we dive into the significance of our milestone and unveil our upcoming retreat.

Episode Highlights:

• 150th Episode Celebration: Toni and Jenny reflect on the journey to this episode and express their amazement at reaching this milestone.
• Big Announcement - Restore Before Retreat: We’re overjoyed to announce our very first retreat, "Restore Before," taking place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2024, in Aptos, California. This retreat is designed to offer a space for introspection, relaxation, and rejuvenation before the busy-ness of year-end takes over.
• Understanding "Retreat": Toni and Jenny explore the concept of retreating, both as a noun and a verb. They discuss how a retreat can be a powerful act of self-care and a vital investment in personal health and well-being.
• Our Retreat Experience: Get a glimpse of what to expect at the Restore Before retreat. From beach walks and forest hikes to meaningful connections and personal reflection, this retreat is crafted to help you connect with yourself and others.
• Recommended Resources: Toni and Jenny share their favorite books and resources that align with the theme of retreat and self-care. These include:
  
  • Where to Begin by Cleo Wade
• • Journey to the Heart by Melody Beattie
• • Mindful Eating by Jan Chosen Bays
• • Wintering by Katherine May
• • Consolations by David Whyte
• • Let Your Life Speak by Parker J. Palmer, illustrated by Cheryl Knezel
• • Sit Down to Rise Up by Shelly Tygielski
• Engaging with the Community: Whether or not you can join the retreat in person, Toni and Jenny encourage you to explore the concept of retreat in your own life. They invite listeners to connect with them on Instagram or via direct message and share how you are retreating in your own life.
• Music and Inspiration: And of course, Toni reveals that she’s already started a playlist for the retreat!! It is sure to be an inspiring one!

Links and Resources:

• Instagram: Follow us for updates and information on how to sign up for the Restore Before retreat @thepathpod
• Restore Before: Ready to join us?? Fill out the application!! We can’t wait to connect!

Thank you for being a part of our podcast community. Whether you’re joining us at the retreat or simply taking inspiration from this episode, we hope you find ways to incorporate retreat into your life. Here’s to many more episodes and meaningful moments of connection and self-care!

Join Toni and Jenny as they delve into the heart and soul of the African diaspora and the wonderful cuisine produced by the renowned chefs Todd Richards and Stephan Duran. In this captivating conversation, we explore the rich history, cultural significance, and inspiring stories behind the cookbooks, "Soul" and "Roots, Heart & Soul." Discover the connections between food, family, and community and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you hungry for more.

Key Takeaways:

• The power of food to connect people and cultures
• The importance of preserving culinary traditions
• The role of storytelling in the culinary experience
• Tips for incorporating new flavors and ingredients into your cooking
• Purchase cookbooks here
• Follow Todd on Instagram @cheftoddrichards
• Find Stephan on LinkedIn @Stephan Durand

No road trip in this episode – just a conversation between the PATH Pod ladies, Toni and Jenny. They decided to take a minute to consider how their theme of Shift was landing now that the year is half over. The discussion begins with the SHIFT acronym and winds its way to a review of the 2024 episodes so far. Next, they dip into the archives as they highlight some of the episodes that encapsulate the Shift theme. If listening to older episodes sounds enticing but feels overwhelming, Toni and Jenny offer a nice handful to get started. Of course, there is talk of music at the end because it’s still The PATH Pod! Enjoy & Thanks for traveling on the journey with the ladies of Positive Approaches To Health!