{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"And, Still We Love. Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Nerves.","description":"In this special Valentine\u2019s Day episode of The Shining Beautiful Series, Katherine, Mikelle, and Maryann gather for a heartfelt conversation about what they truly love and appreciate \u2014 in their lives, in each other, and in the communities they\u2019re building together. This isn\u2019t a sugary sweet Valentine\u2019s episode. It\u2019s honest. It\u2019s grounded. It\u2019s real. Together, they reflect on: The friendships that have lasted decades The caregivers, colleagues, and quiet leaders who show up every day The small rituals \u2014 coffee time, creative work, shared laughter \u2014 that sustain them And yes\u2026 the subtle undercurrent of anxiety many of us are carrying in uncertain times In a year marked by policy shifts, funding questions, and a rapidly changing landscape for families and people with disabilities, love can feel both powerful and fragile. This conversation explores how gratitude and worry can coexist \u2014 and how choosing appreciation, even now, is an act of courage. Mikelle shares what she loves about her work and friendships. Maryann reflects on mentorship, inclusion, and the next generation of leadership. Katherine offers perspective from decades of advocacy \u2014 reminding us that even in seasons of change, we are more resilient than we think. This episode is a reminder that love is not na\u00efve. It is strategic. It is sustaining. It is how communities survive. \ud83d\udc9b As you listen, we invite you to ask yourself: What do you love right now? Who do you appreciate but haven\u2019t told? What steady presence in your life deserves your gratitude? Still, we love. And that matters.   ","author_name":"The Shining Beautiful Series Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.TheShiningBeautifulSeries.com","html":"