{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 103 - Veronica Lewis Shares Uplifting Wisdom","description":"Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast. I\u2019m your host Skip Lineberg, bringing you another dose of wisdom. Listen in as Veronica Lewis, a beacon of optimism and avid adventurer of West Virginia's wilderness, joins us to share her profound journey towards personal equilibrium and mindfulness. We navigate through her transition from being swamped by life's hurdles to her pursuit of peace through stress management and the art of mindfulness. Veronica's transformative experience not only brought her happiness and harmony but also a sense of purpose. Our conversation further explores masculine and feminine energies, shedding light on how balance can influence our daily existence. Veronica's narrative is a powerful reminder of the significance of self-care and the relentless quest for wisdom in the face of life's trials. Brief Bio for Our Wise Guest Veronica Lewis has been involved in policy, politics, government and community affairs in various roles since 2012. She was recognized as one of West Virginia\u2019s Generation Next 40 under 40, enjoys public speaking, and has a passion for exploring the outdoor gems of West Virginia. When she\u2019s not chasing waterfalls and hiking, you can find Veronica working on her personal development through mindfulness training, or with a book in her hand. Veronica resides in Jackson County where she volunteers her time and invests in her community.&amp;nbsp; Get ready over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Veronica Lewis is one of the wisest people I know. &amp;nbsp; Resources Connect with Veronica Lewis on  LinkedIn. Wonder and Grow website - providing mindful nature experiences Book mentioned on this show -  \u201cThe Obstacle is the Way\u201d by Ryan Holiday &amp;nbsp; Credits Editor + Technical Advisor  Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell &amp;nbsp; Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook&amp;nbsp; @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn &amp;nbsp; How Can You Help Support the Growth of this Podcast?  Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our  Merchandise Store. Buy a book from our curated wisdom collection on bookshop.org. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding.  &amp;nbsp; Episode Chapters [0:02:47] - Veronica\u2019s love of West Virginia\u2019s outdoor beauty [0:03:37] - How we\u2019re connected; Wonder and Grow [0:04:53] - Veronica faced a challenge; her decision to change [0:06:51] - Masculine and feminine energies; the importance of balance [0:10:50] - Veronica shares her Main Thing [0:12:15] - Recognizing the body\u2019s distress signals; taking time for yourself [0:13:53] - Trusting our intuition &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Main Thing Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/themainthing.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/29453968\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/6c012f\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/166227673"}