Life Lessons

Gin Stephens and Sheri Bullock

The Life Lessons podcast focuses on a wide variety of topics designed to help us live our best lives, including life hacks, tips, how-to segments, inspirational stories, & more... and let's have some fun along the way! Gin Stephens is a retired teacher and New York Times bestselling author. Sheri Bullock has worked in healthcare for more than 26 years, is active in volunteerism, and she has always been interested in discovering the most effective life hacks to simplify her life. They are both moms and wives, juggling full time careers, while still being the glue that holds it all together in their homes. Life Lessons, with Gin Stephens and Sheri Bullock: Answering questions you didn't know you had...one smart solution at a time.

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Mar 10, 2021 · 57 min
Episode 15: Declutter Your Life
In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri share tips for how to declutter your surroundings, as well as research into why it's so important. Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here: What does clutter do to your brain and body? Leather Repair Flylady 10 Creative Ways to Declutter Decluttering At The Speed of Life Home Storage Solutions METAVvivor Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. Today’s podcast was made possible through our affiliation with the following companies. When you shop with us, you help us bring you further Life Lessons. Daily Harvest Life Pro You can also visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us at any time. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 3, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 14: We Care: Domestic Abuse Awareness
In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk to Aryn Quinn of We Care. Today's episode covers a topic that we all need to hear, even if we are ourselves in a healthy relationship. Did you know that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner? Domestic abuse is not always physical, however, and today's guest Aryn Quinn will help identify all forms of abuse and the warning signs. Knowing the early warning signs may just keep you or someone you love from harm, and maybe it's your daughter, son, sister, brother, or friend. Aryn believes that it is time to break the silence and shame that surrounds domestic abuse. She started an organization that provides education to people of all ages as well as support and education for those who are recovering from abuse in an effort to break the cycle of abuse that is often perpetuated for generations. Resources for today’s podcast can be found here: About We Care Signs of Abuse National Domestic Violence Hotline- US ONLY Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. Today’s podcast was made possible through our affiliation with the following companies. When you shop with us, you help us bring you further Life Lessons! Thrive Market-Get a free gift! Pampered Chef You can also visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us at any time. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2021 · 56 min
Episode 13: Are You Prepared?
In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri discuss how to organize the important details of your life so that you'll be prepared in the case of emergency. Resources used from today’s podcast can be found here: “IF I GO MISSING” download request 1Password Digital Assets Payable on Death Pros and Cons Finding an Estate Planning Attorney Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. When you shop with us, you help us bring you this podcast. Today’s podcast was made possible through our affiliation with the following companies. Beautycounter Thrive Market You can also visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us at any time. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2021 · 52 min
Episode 12: Must-See Movies
Join Gin and Sheri as they explore this week's Life Lesson: Must-See Movies In this episode, Gin and Sheri, along with the Life Lessons Community, share their must-see, little known, or older movies. These are movies that left a lasting impression, taught a lesson, or changed their outlook on life in some way. These movies may not have all been huge blockbusters, but they were impactful, and each has a powerful message. Gin and Sheri give a brief synopsis of each movie, and then share what the contributor loved about it. Some of the movies shared are: The Story of Us, Eddie The Eagle, The Greatest Showman, About Time, Cinema Paradiso, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Peaceful Warrior and many more. Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. Today’s podcast was made possible through our affiliation with the following companies. When you shop with us, you help us bring you the Life Lessons podcast. DailyHarvest Butcher Box You can also visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us at any time. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2021 · 56 min
Episode 11: Love Languages
Join Gin and Sheri as they explore this week's Life Lesson: Love Languages, based on the bestselling book by Gary Chapman. Have you ever felt like you and your partner are just not understanding each other? Do you feel unseen, unheard, or worse: unloved? The problem could be that your partner and you are just not speaking the same language. Learn how to identify your primary love language, to better understand how you need to be validated in your relationship AND learn how to offer love and validation to your partner...in a language that they understand. Listeners will share their own insights, tips and tricks for enriching relationships. In addition to Gin’s and Sheri’s Life Lesson of the week, you’ll always hear a listener-shared good news story, a listener-led lesson, and a quote of the week. Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here: 5 Love Languages Quiz 5 Love Languages Book Love Nudge App Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. Today’s podcast was made possible through our affiliation with the following companies. When you shop with us, you help us bring you further Life Lessons. Zoe Personalized Nutrition Shapa Use promo code LIFELESSONS for special savings. You can also visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us at any time. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 3, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 10: Are you SAD? What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Join Gin and Sheri as they explore this week's Life Lesson: Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder, sometimes referred to as the winter blues, affects approximately 20% of people in the US to some degree. What is it and what causes it? Who is more prone to this condition, and what can you do to help treat it and get through the winter, without feeling so out of sorts? Gin and Sheri will also briefly introduce you to the science of rebounding, and explain why they each use their rebounders daily. Resources used in today’s podcast can be found here: HumanCharger Hatch Restore NIMH: SAD Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. Today’s podcast was made possible through our affiliation with the following companies. When you shop with us, you help us bring you further Life Lessons. Beautycounter Bellicon Rebounders You can also visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us at any time. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address, to help support our work: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 27, 2021 · 59 min
Episode 9: Smart Money
Join Gin and Sheri as they explore this week's Life Lesson: Smart Money Today Gin and Sheri are joined by a financial coach, Amy Heller. Amy helps people identify their financial goals, set up a budget, and pay off debt in order to reach their financial goals. She will highlight common financial problem areas as well as how to create a budget that you’ll learn to love and want to stick with. Budgeting is a great way to make your money work for you. You’ll hear some money-saving tips as well. Resources from today’s podcast can be found here: https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/how-the-debt-snowball-method-works https://www.daveramsey.com/store/youth Today’s podcast was made possible through our affiliation with the following companies. When you shop with us, you help us bring you further Life Lessons. Beautycounter: beautycounter.com/sheribullock Sunlighten Saunas: https://www.sunlighten.com/?leadsource=lifelessons&utm_source=LifeLessons&utm_medium=Partner&utm_campaign=LifeLessons You can also visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us at any time. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2021 · 51 min
Episode 8: Kitchen Hacks
Join Gin and Sheri as they explore this week's Life Lesson: Kitchen Hacks Gin and Sheri each share their top five kitchen hacks as well as top tips from listeners. You’ll learn strategies that will make your work in the kitchen easier, quicker, and more enjoyable. Many tips will help you prepare meals in a jiffy, save you money, and make cleaning up a cinch. Resources for today’s podcast can be found here: https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/06/us/texas-high-school-grocery-store-good-deeds-trnd www.lifelessonscommunity.com/recipes Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. Today’s podcast was made possible through our affiliation with the following companies: https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/ginstephens www.docparsley.com and use code: LIFELESSONS When you shop with us, you help support the podcast. You can also visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us at any time. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 13, 2021 · 57 min
Episode 7: Whole Body Vibration
Join Gin and Sheri as they explore this week's Life Lesson: Whole Body Vibration Gin has been using a vibration plate in her home since 2015, and Sheri has been using one since 2019. Why a vibration plate? This week Gin and Sheri are joined by Joel from Lifepro Fitness to discuss the science behind whole body vibration therapy, understand who can benefit, and explain who should proceed with caution. Resources used for today’s podcast can be found here: www.lifelessonscommunity.com/lifepro Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. Today’s podcast was made possible through our affiliation with the following companies. When you shop with us, you help us bring you further Life Lessons. Doterra: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/site/sheribullock LifePro: https://lifeprofitness.com/?ref=3UXA8S9cBj5zm You can also visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us at any time. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 5, 2021 · 59 min
Episode 6: Let's Play!
Join Gin and Sheri as they explore this week's Life Lesson: Let’s Play! Gin and Sheri share their favorite games, rules changes, and fun stories, as well as game recommendations and fun traditions from listeners. Have you ever dressed in costume to play a game? One family has! After listening to this episode, you'll have a whole new list of games to try. Visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/games for a list of games recommended in today's episode. Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. Today’s episode features two companies we love! If you would like to check out the Deluxe Pressure Cooker that Gin mentions, or any other Pampered Chef products, you can visit, www.ginstephens.com/pamperedchef. To get high quality meat, delivered to your door, visit https://www.butcherbox.com/specialoffer/?t=102db15ed04424abc60f8edeb764bb&a=7330&o=6&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=evergreen&utm_campaign=Blog&utm_term=Delay%2C+Don%27t+Deny%2C+Inc.+7330&utm_content=&aff_sub5= If you enjoyed today’s show and would like to support the podcast, visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2020 · 1 hr
Episode 5: New Year's Resolutions
Join Gin and Sheri as they explore this week's Life Lesson: New Year's Resolutions. Should you make one? Are they beneficial? How do you make a resolution you can stick with? Learn some history and facts regarding resolutions, as well as some tips and tricks from both experts and listeners, to make resolutions that are truly life changing. Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. All links for today’s episode can be found on our website @ www.lifelessonscommunity.com. Your support makes our podcast possible. If you enjoyed today’s show and would like to support the podcast, visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 23, 2020 · 56 min
Episode 4: Holiday Joy
Join Gin and Sheri as they explore this week's Life Lesson: Holiday Joy! Gin and Sheri get into the holiday spirit by sharing their favorite holiday traditions and recipes, as well as listeners' family traditions and recipes. The holidays may look different this year, but we can make the most of things and find joy in the simple moments. Visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/recipes.html for recipes shared in today's episode. Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. All links for today’s episode can be found on our website @ www.lifelessonscommunity.com. Your support makes our podcast possible. If you enjoyed today’s show and would like to support the podcast, visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2020 · 56 min
Episode 3: Habits
Join Gin and Sheri as they explore this week's Life Lesson: Habits. Have you ever wondered why some people just naturally seem to have it all together and are achieving their goals effortlessly? Are some people just destined to be more successful? We will explore advice from the leading expert on habit formation as well as answer questions from community members and share their most helpful tips to help you develop better habits. In addition to Gin’s and Sheri’s Life Lesson of the Week, you’ll always hear a listener-shared good news story, a listener-led life lesson, and a quote of the week. Will your submission be featured this week? Listen to find out! Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. All links for today’s episode can be found on our website @ www.lifelessonscommunity.com. Your support makes our podcast possible. If you enjoyed today’s show and would like to support the podcast, visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 9, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
Episode 2: Life Transitions
Join Gin and Sheri as they explore this week's Life Lesson: Life Transitions. Many of us are facing changes in our lives and looking for support and guidance regarding navigating them. Today we will discuss three types of life transitions: midlife career changes, the empty nest, and retirement. We will explore advice from experts as well as community members to help answer your questions. In addition to Gin’s and Sheri’s Life Lesson of the Week, you’ll always hear a listener-shared good news story, a listener-led life lesson, and a quote of the week. Will your submission be featured this week? Listen to find out! Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. All links for today’s episode can be found on our website @ www.lifelessonscommunity.com. Your support makes our podcast possible. If you enjoyed today’s show and would like to support the podcast, visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 2, 2020 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 1: Sleep!
In this episode of the Life Lessons podcast, join Gin and Sheri as they explore this week's Life Lesson: sleep. Learn about sleep drives, sleep chronotypes, and how to find out what sleep schedule will help you optimize your life. They discuss sleep myths, sleep do’s and don'ts, tips and tricks related to falling asleep, and how to deal with insomnia. They also answer listener questions and share sleep hacks sent in by listeners. In addition to Gin’s and Sheri’s Life Lesson of the Week, you’ll always hear a listener-shared good news story, a listener-led life lesson, and a quote of the week. Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You’ll be glad you did. All links for today’s episode can be found on our website @ www.lifelessonscommunity.com. Your support makes our podcast possible. If you enjoyed today’s show and would like to support the podcast, visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 3, 2020 · 24 min
Episode 0: Meet Gin and Sheri
Welcome to the Life Lessons podcast! In this episode, you'll get to know the show hosts, Gin Stephens and Sheri Bullock, and also find out what to expect on future episodes. Episode 1 will premiere on December 2, 2020, so subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you'll never miss an episode. To send in a story for our good news segment, a listener-led lesson, or a motivational quote, email us at: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Lessons

Episode 15: Declutter Your Life

Episode 14: We Care: Domestic Abuse Awareness

Episode 13: Are You Prepared?

Episode 12: Must-See Movies

Episode 11: Love Languages

Episode 10: Are you SAD? What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Episode 9: Smart Money

Episode 8: Kitchen Hacks

Episode 7: Whole Body Vibration

Episode 6: Let's Play!

Episode 5: New Year's Resolutions

Episode 4: Holiday Joy

Episode 3: Habits

Episode 2: Life Transitions

Episode 1: Sleep!

Episode 0: Meet Gin and Sheri