In today’s episode, Heather visits researcher and licensed social worker Holly Oxhandler to discuss Holly’s latest book, The soul of the wizard, in which she encourages caregivers and caregivers (professional and non-professional) to recognize their need for calm, rest and spiritual renewal. Holly says aides are prone to trying to do everything and are likely to suffer from burnout. She identifies seven steps that can help us see the sacred in ourselves, and once we can see the sacred in ourselves, we can better see it in others.
Heather is also back with our new January segment called Friends in the kitchen, featuring a famous chef Danielle Kartes. You may recognize Danielle from her regular appearances on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Food and foodies are popular topics among Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube creators and influencers, so get ready to take notes. And if you like this segment, be sure to email us at HellotoHeather@gmail.com and let us know. Danielle’s latest cookbook is Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy. And you can find his quesadilla recipe below.
Guest bios
Dr. Holly Oxhandler is associate dean for research and faculty development and associate professor at Baylor University Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. Holly studies religion/spirituality, health, and mental health, and is particularly interested in whether and how mental and behavioral health therapists discuss their clients’ religious/spiritual beliefs during treatment. His latest book is called The Soul Helper: Seven Steps to Seeing the Sacred in Yourself So You Can See It in Others.
Host biography
Heather Thompson Day is an associate professor of communications at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She is the author of eight books, including I will see you tomorrow And It’s not your turn. Contact Heather on X, the app formerly known as Twitter at @HeatherTDay and on Instagram @heatherthompsonday. Receive Heather’s weekly inspirational email every Friday at 7pm EST; register for www.heatherthompsonday.com/links.
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Host and creator: Heather Thompson Day
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Producer: Loren Joseph
Mixing engineer: Alex Carter
Director of CT Podcasts: Mike Cosper
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Danielle’s Ground Beef Quesadillas:
Preparation time 20 minutes
Cooking time 40 minutes + 7 minutes high pressure
Makes 4 to 6 quesadillas
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon of paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt and pepper to taste5 cloves of garlic, chopped
4 to 6 soft, taco-sized flour tortillas
4 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, beef, onion and paprika. Fry until the beef starts to get crispy. Add onion powder, turmeric, salt, pepper and garlic. In another pan, heat a tortilla over medium heat and sprinkle it with cheese. Next, spread 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the meat mixture on top. Add more cheese, then another tortilla. Brown both sides and repeat. Garnish with green onions! Serve with sour cream, guacamole and/or salsa. If your beef is too dry, add a few tablespoons of water. Appreciate!
