Cultivating a Life of Beauty, Meaning & Joy - Intellectual Wellness - with Laing Rikkers - Ep 213
Jan 15, 2026
In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming,
how can we still choose joy, meaning, and beauty every day? Join us
for a heartfelt conversation with Laing Rikkers, an award‑winning
author, entrepreneur, and executive coach whose journey through
grief inspired her acclaimed book Morning Leaves (Red Hen
Press).
Laing shares practical insights on cultivating resilience
even in the face of loss, burnout, or major life transitions.
Together we explore simple daily rituals, slowing down, and the
restorative power of nature, helping you find peace and meaning no
matter what you’re navigating.
In this episode, we cover:
🔹 How to cultivate joy and resilience amid life’s biggest
challenges
🔹 Why slowing down and connecting with nature heals and
restores
🔹 Practical daily practices for meaning, beauty, and emotional
well‑being
🌿 Learn more about Laing Rikkers: https://www.laingrikkers.com/
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Resources we talked about on this week’s
Show
Artist’s Way by Julia
Cameron
American Society of Botanical
Artists
www.laingrikkers.com
Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief, and
Connection
Botanical Art | Kelly Leahy
Radding
Brene
Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection
Dr. Sheila
K. Collins - The Art of Grieving
Foundation of Art &
Healing