{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Other Side of Fear with Gwen Parker","description":"Sometimes we may think we know someone who we\u2019ve witnessed in our life, yet find out it isn\u2019t all it appears to be to the outside world. Today I sat down with another retired English teacher, Gwen Parker. Gwen has been an inspiration to me over the years, specifically when it comes to her involvement in One-Act Plays, her students and consistently overcoming her own fears and chronic shyness. Listen in as we chat about:   Going outside the comfort zone and following the curves in the road. Pushing ourselves to what we thought was never possible.   Trusting God has a plan and when faced with retirement how important it is to find purpose and fulfilment.   Healthy competition, a weight loss adventure and striving for greatness.   Finding community and friends who are like family and hardly able to express their significance in your life.   Viewing retirement as a possibility, not as an ending.   &amp;nbsp; This was such a delightful conversation and definitely creates an everlasting memory in my heart. I encourage you to connect further with Gwen via Instagram @gwenjohnsonparker her website and facebook to connect. &amp;nbsp; To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach me at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.  This episode is made possible by the New Author Intensive. To find out more please visit&amp;nbsp;www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and use coupon code NEWAUTHOR for $100 off when you sign up. Because while everyone is not a writer, anyone can become an author. ","author_name":"The Edit with Holly Totten Writing, Editing, Publishing","author_url":"https:\/\/www.theeditwithholly.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/26984433\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/26984433"}