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Thank You for your Service Then and Now: Lasting Memories

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

I celebrate veterans and active-duty military who keep us safe, often at significant cost. War is part of human history. I aim to share diverse war stories, including their impact on families and cultural legacies, across age, gender, and racial lines. The Vietnam War was my coming-of-age war. I was immersed in—and confused by—the war at home over US involvement, while grieving school friends who paid the ultimate price. There were so many bold and untold stories. Today’s story, although historical, is also her story. We will hear about women who decided to make history instead of reading about it. The……
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Self-Care as a Way to Community and Generational Care Featuring Writer and Teacher Alex Elle, Guest on NPR’s On Being

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

I don’t know if you have noticed in the past few years how many podcasts, self-help books, and talk shows have focused on surviving uncertainty, unrest, feelings of powerlessness, and sustaining and maintaining relationships. The term self-care has increased its presence in our vernacular, rustling its importance, but only present in authentic conversations and relationships. According to Google Trends, the number of searches for “self-care” has doubled since 2015. The World Health Organization says that self-care is being mindful of your own needs, so you are better able to support the people you care about. When you take care……
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Where Leadership, Service and Sustainability Meet; featuring Fairfax County Supervisor James Bierman

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

We are living through uncertainty, civil unrest, unnatural disasters, global misadventures, and loss. This time forces us to face reality and recognize our own and our society’s fragility. We must speak up for hope and reconsider what truly matters in our lives. Getting through tough times means encouraging ourselves. Remember, we are constantly growing and changing. Even when we are still, we show love, help others, and support one another. We may feel caught between old habits and new possibilities. When you wonder, “Am I enough?” the answer is YES. When we recognize our worth, we can achieve more than……
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Meet Phenomenal Woman Jena Olsen: Passionate Wellness and Aging Expert; Exercise Physiologist, Pianist, Artist, and Athlete

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Sometimes survival demands that we learn how to encourage ourselves. We must accept that we are a journey, not a destination; a process, not an event. However, even in our stillness, we generate motion—loving, serving, nurturing, encouraging, and empowering. We embody love, and love takes action. And sometimes we find ourselves stuck between the familiar past habits and the exciting possibilities of who we are meant to become. In these moments, we may question: “Am I enough?” Let me assure you, the answer is a resounding YES! Each of us not only has a story, but is a story as……
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Leadership Training Expert Jay Little discusses the topic where leadership and sustainability intersect.

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Brene Brown defines a leader as someone who “takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who dares to develop that potential.” She invites leadership to dare to be brave leaders by leading with wholehearted leadership and self-awareness by embracing vulnerability and courage cultures. (Oct 30, 2018) To build courage in teams and organizations, daring leaders must cultivate a culture in which brave work, tough conversations, and whole hearts exist. In other words, courage is how leaders behave and show up in difficult situations, which ultimately strengthens care and connection between leaders and their team members.[1] Sustainable……
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The Courage to Dream, A Path from Struggle to Success featuring Dr. Susan H. Regisford

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Renowned Karmic astrologer Dora Jones passionately asserts that each of us enters this life with a unique promise, a special gift, a driving passion, and a profound heartfelt desire. Your promise is your sacred commitment—what you are destined to master in this lifetime. It embodies the challenge of overcoming, resolving, or healing specific aspects of your consciousness. As you navigate the journey of life, you hold the power to fulfill this promise. How you respond to the experiences that come your way plays a pivotal role in whether you honor or break the commitment you have made to yourself. Your……
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Meet phenomenal woman Dr. Mamie Parker who lives her passion, her promise, and her gifts to save the planet to save ourselves.

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Were it not for those who care featuring developmental psychologist Suzanne Le Menestrel.

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

I find myself increasingly troubled by the state of our nation and the legacy we are creating for future generations. What will the future hold for them? Consider the young girl navigating the treacherous waters of middle school, desperately seeking a way to escape the hurtful messages she encounters on social media. Think of the young man consumed by violent video games, losing touch with reality. Picture the parents who see their child as lazy and disconnected, unaware that these behaviors could be symptoms of deeper struggles like depression. Envision the overwhelmed teacher, unable to connect with her students amid……
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A Tradition of Service Above Self Featuring Stephen Carattini, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington VA

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

WHAT IF your family has fallen out of balance as you were navigating life, and crisis was your new rhythm? WHAT IF you and your family are experiencing food insecurity or a lack of clothing and shelter? WHAT IF you are an expectant mother considering adoption for your baby and need both medical care and guidance in the decision-making process and placement? WHAT IF you are a New American or a refugee in need of assistance to learn English, apply for citizenship, or housing? WHERE CAN YOU GO? WHAT CAN YOU DO? The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington……
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Moments of Mindfulness Explores a New Way to Spell HOME featurng Gayle Morgan, Senior Vice President of Sales, The Mather

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

During the pandemic, HOME transformed into a multifaceted space, serving as classrooms, daycares, science labs, offices, churches, gyms, and even makeshift hospitals—all at once. What once felt like a sufficient and spacious physical environment now seemed inadequate. Nursing homes became barriers to physical expressions of love and served as a measure of how effectively our country was managing the pandemic. The powerlessness experienced during this time sparked concerns about the future of housing, the economy, education, work environments, and healthcare. New vocabulary emerged to describe the unknown, including terms like “back to normal,” “new normal,” “essential workers,” “remote,” “hybrid,” “telehealth,”……
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