This moment matters more than we realize.

In this reflective solo episode, I’m checking in with you from a snowy mountain town and inviting an honest pause as the year unfolds. We talk about shedding old skins, standing at the edge of long held dreams, and remembering that the adventure is not something we arrive at later. It is happening now.

I share behind the scenes reflections from my TEDx journey, lessons inspired by Martin Luther King Jr, and how powerful moments are often born through connection, presence, and listening to what is calling from within. We explore the transition into the year of the fire horse, the courage it takes to let dreams evolve, and how animals, nature, and real human connection bring us back to what is true.

This episode is a gentle invitation to slow down, assess what is working, and ask yourself what you are ready to release so you can meet what is next with clarity and courage.

You’ll hear reflections on

• Why presence matters more than perfection
• How connection creates powerful turning points
• Letting go of outdated goals and honoring new callings
• Using nature and animals as guides back to yourself
• Questions to help you reassess where you are and where you are headed

Links and Resources

• TEDx Spokane virtual tickets - http://tedxspokane.com/tickets
• Spiritual Ascension Summit - https://eliteascensionsummit.com/registration-page?am_id=catcaldwellmyers3839
• Gravity Haus - https://gravityhaus.com/
• SkiJoring retreat and horse adventure weekend - coming soon...

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This is the full episode interview with Monica Stahlmann, who also writes under the pen name Leokadia George.

Monica is a children’s book author, mental health therapist, and volunteer at the Wolf Conservation Center. In this conversation, we sit with wolves, story, family, and the deeper threads that connect us to nature and each other.

We talk about Trumpet, a critically endangered Mexican gray wolf known as F1 1505, and how her story inspired a children’s book series rooted in honesty, care, and respect for wild animals. Monica shares why early storytelling matters, how fear around wolves is often learned, and what it looks like to offer children a different first story.

We also explore conservation, dialogue in polarized spaces, ancestry, wildness, and why being close to nature can feel so grounding. This conversation is thoughtful, gentle, and full of heart.

Key Takeaways

• Wolves live as families, much like we do
• Stories shape how fear or understanding takes root
• Dialogue opens space for shared solutions

Reflection and Action

• What story about nature are you ready to see differently?
• Spend a few quiet moments outside this week and notice what settles

Resources and Links

• Email: leokadiageorge.books@gmail.com.
• Wolf Conservation Center and live webcams
• https://nywolf.org
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/nywolforg
• X: https://x.com/nywolforg
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7pgxuIaHyodYW0kDD27-dw
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/wolfconservationcenter/
• Trumpet The Miracle Wolf Pup: https://a.co/d/0RIBa3h

Monica’s books are available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble online, independent bookstores, libraries, and the Wolf Conservation Center store.

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This is a short preview episode with Monica Stahlmann, who writes under the pen name Leokadia George. Monica is a children’s book author, mental health therapist, and wolf conservationist. The full conversation will be released soon.

In this mini episode, we briefly touch on Monica’s children’s book series centered on wolves, including Trumpet, a critically endangered Mexican gray wolf. We also open the door to why wolves are often misunderstood and how storytelling can invite curiosity rather than fear.

We lightly explore how wolves live in family groups, why listening matters in a time of strong opinions, and why connection, whether through nature, story, or sound, still has a place in our lives.

This episode is meant as a teaser. The deeper stories, history, and reflections will be shared in the full interview when it drops in the coming days.

Takeaways

• Wolves are often misunderstood, especially in popular stories
• Story and nature can open space for curiosity and dialogue
• Listening is a simple place to begin connection

Reflection

What might shift if you stayed curious instead of certain?

Links and Resources

• Email: leokadiageorge.books@gmail.com.
• Wolf Conservation Center and live webcams
• https://nywolf.org
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/nywolforg
• X: https://x.com/nywolforg
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7pgxuIaHyodYW0kDD27-dw
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/wolfconservationcenter/
• Trumpet The Miracle Wolf Pup: https://a.co/d/0RIBa3h

Monica’s books are available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble online, independent bookstores, libraries, and the Wolf Conservation Center store.

The full episode is coming soon.

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