Wide Open Spaces with Ilise Litwin

Episode 36 - Human Tenacity

Join me for an informal conversation with my guest, Jillian Medina.  We discuss how we have been living with a global pandemic for the past year.  Topics we cover are, "Are you going with the flow?" or "Riding the wave of life's changes".  

Episode 35 - Unpredictable Chaos

Take a listen to this podcast about unpredictable chaos.  Are you someone who thrives in chaos?  Are you someone who has difficulty dealing with chaos?  I give you some insight into yourself, your chaos, and how to create a healthier and more productive lifestyle when there is chaos.

Episode 34 - Never Forgotten

Join me this week as I discuss mental health issues relating to personal trauma.  In this episode I honor the 17 lost lives in the Parkland, FL school shooting during this 3rd year memorial.  I discuss how trauma can effect a town, a family, and each of us individually.  As the world deals with the trauma of Covid-19, I hope this podcast gives you insight into feelings you might be experiencing.

Episode 33 - Music Is Life

Music is life discusses the scientific and emotional effects music has on our body chemistry.  Music is a wonderful coping skill that we can utilize in our daily lives to help with our mental health.  Take a journey with me as we look at lyrics and melody and how it can change your world.

Episode 32 - Spinning Out of Control

This week's podcast talks about how to ground yourself when the world around you is spinning out of control.  There are many skills that we can utilize to maintain control in our daily lives.  Take a listen and hopefully my words will resonate with you.

Episode 31 - Hello 2021

Hello 2021 discusses what we thought it would feel like when the new year's ball dropped, and what the reality actually is.  I discuss my personal struggles and how I believe we are all going through the same emotions and feelings.  Join me for some self exploration and ways to identify how to cope today, tomorrow, and in the future.

Episode 30 - Holiday Cheer????

First I would like to say Happy Holidays to all of my listeners.  This podcast discusses how the Holidays are different this year due to the pandemic.  It's time to take a self inventory of the past year to identify positive and negative coping skills you have acquired.  Please join me as I discuss my struggles and the world's struggle over the past year.  Make those new year's resolutions because 2021 is looking bright!

Episode 29 - I Smell Winter

Join me for a fun and informative discussion with Jillian and Leiah about the Holiday Season.  We discuss constant traditions and new prospectives during Holiday 2020 while experiencing a pandemic.  We can all have a great Holiday by loosening our thought process and maybe even have a few laughs. 

Episode 28 - Virtually Give Thanks

This episode focuses on ways to elevate your mood and decrease stress and anxiety during Thanksgiving 2020.  I help you identify ways to still be with your loved ones while still following CDC guidelines.  I provide some visualization and techniques to get you through this holiday season.

Episode 27 - Girls Empowered

This week's episode discusses the internal message that females have been given throughout history.  I talk about my own personal experiences and how the world is changing to empower women and young girls.