<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Creating Community in Real Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building Connections Beyond the Screen]]></description><link>https://www.createcommunitypodcast.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:07:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Grace.]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Lyndsay Laursen What comes to mind when you think of "grace"? Is it different than what "graceful" brings up?  Grace has been a theme that I have been exploring for a while. Initially I was focused on the idea of having grace for yourself as you move through your health journey, through finding what works and what doesn't for you in a given season. That generally requires the ability to be ok with it not looking like you thought, and being gentle with yourself instead of beating yourself...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/grace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b47133d1b1d9cdf213d6ec</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_855b0070da544a5eabccb9ad859e851f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It seems that I have been forcibly entered into a new phase of life – one that I’m not sure that I am loving.]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Amber Litzinger  It seems that  I have been forcibly entered into a new phase of life – one that I’m not sure that I am loving. That phase of life is learning how to be my grown children’s friend. The problem is that I’m not sure they are worried about learning the same. As I am discovering how to value them as the new humans they are growing into, while also hoping I taught them enough for them to start choosing to do the same for me, I have started to define what can be described as the...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/it-seems-that-i-have-been-forcibly-entered-into-a-new-phase-of-life-one-that-i-m-not-sure-that-i-a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699de9bce9360bd69c340b90</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4655b_1c401c1c88e44ceb9a71b8d322c6477c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expectations, Boundaries and the Gift of Realism]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Tracy McIntyre  Over the holidays the four of us were together at an event, when a conversation about expectations and boundaries started, as one of my friends had a client who demanded immediate response, at 4pm on Friday before the holidays. This led us to having a broader discussion on how we often set boundaries, but how we are not always the best at communicating those boundaries, not just to others, but to ourselves. As leaders and working in communities, it’s essential that we set...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/expectations-boundaries-and-the-gift-of-realism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699de33050434423c3a55937</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:30:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6fc3d610a075447594656284fb02bf06.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When you’re looking for a service or a professional, how do you decide who to work with?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Tauna Locatelli These days, we have  a million  options. Do you Google “best reviews near me”? Ask Siri, Alexa, or whatever robot is currently judging your life choices? Post in your neighborhood group and wait for opinions from people you vaguely know? Or are you a proud DIY-er who hops on YouTube, watches three videos, and confidently heads to the hardware store? None of these choices are right or wrong. We all do what works best for us. But I  do  want to talk about one important...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/when-you-re-looking-for-a-service-or-a-professional-how-do-you-decide-who-to-work-with</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699ddeb28f4f3ef74a9bd821</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:25:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_06d2a88065574c868ef718cf8ede538c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Ways Every Family Member Builds a Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Amber Litzinger It can be easy to relegate our main thinking of home to just the physical structure that we go to for food and rest, but it is so much more. It is true that there is a lot of refueling and rest that will happen there - as a mom of boys, I can absolutely attest to the amount of food that can be consumed in the home! But, home should also be where each member can get rest and care, but also be vulnerable and real, and also be asked to contribute. It is where we should be...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/5-ways-every-family-member-builds-a-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696f02b3423c15f2e1f0540c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4655b_6b07ca66e2cf4fcf802aa1a5c68efa1b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perspective and Reality in Leadership: Building Stronger Communities Through Emotional Intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Tracy McIntyre In the realm of community building and leadership, the ability to recognize and appreciate diverse perspectives is crucial. Our viewpoints shape how we interpret reality, influence our decisions, and, ultimately, affect the outcomes for the groups we lead. Understanding this interplay is especially important in nonprofit organizations, where collaboration and shared purpose are essential for success. Recently, I participated in a virtual team meeting that became a pivotal...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/perspective-and-reality-in-leadership-building-stronger-communities-through-emotional-intelligence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69582760564ad52a958f8e8e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:48:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a5ac000ac4045a78b0ecbda50a73698.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_792,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Doesn't Have to be Hard]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Lyndsay Laursen What comes up for you when you think about "eating healthier"?  Is it boring salads and dry chicken? Does it feel like dread or overwhelm? Or is it exciting?  In our world, so much money has been put into this whole system of "what we should eat" that it has gotten infinitely more complicated than ever in human history. Even for those of us deeply trained on human biology and physiology and the nutrition that system needs, it's easy to get overwhelmed when you walk into a...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/healthy-doesn-t-have-to-be-hard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695b2087b5397a67af49b245</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:33:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d98cb9e8dda645e2b93ff49cdbe4a9a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Launch or Ease into the New Year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Lyndsay Laursen		 Many of us, especially the entrepreneurs, high achievers, and go-getters, have strong associations with the New Year and going harder. Resolutions, goals, really committing this time to stick to those new plans or habits. Hitting it hard. I've even been seeing "slingshot into your new year starting in December" as a theme this year.  And if that fits for you- do it! It can feel great to have a fresh new year ahead, with clear goals and all the energy that follows. I've...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/launch-or-ease-into-the-new-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6949f57badc391625af84f4b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:21:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3116d8d7105049a5a4ab1b1f3ac5345b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Not Supposed to Be Like This]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Amber Litzinger Twinkling lights, festive decorations, parties and events, and the anticipation of waking Christmas morning surrounded by the people that you love. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ….unless it isn’t. Because sometimes it’s not.  So, how do you walk out the holiday season when it doesn’t look like what you had hoped or expected? This can happen for any number of reasons. Maybe someone you loved passed away, whether during the last year or longer, or someone you...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/it-s-not-supposed-to-be-like-this</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69497b2ec37cef16f1e58c94</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:09:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4655b_c2d669b991ee447d8ce2257318045709~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating Wealth in the Season of Giving]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Tauna Locatelli  Let’s be real: the holidays have turned into a marathon of gift buying. The pressure is ON to find something for everyone—teachers, coaches, coworkers,  neighbors, family, friends, your kid’s friends, and yes, even your third cousin (who, let’s face it, you only see when there’s free pie involved). Take a breath. Do any of us need more stuff? If your house is starting to look like a storage unit, you’re in good company. Here ’s a fun fact: 31% of US households are still...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/creating-wealth-in-the-season-of-giving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6937ad3d0321a3f7e0812e9d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:15:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4655b_853996ff4c7049e6809c81b9d2d94795~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_513,h_604,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gratitude as an Antidote to Stress]]></title><description><![CDATA[This season features a holiday known as "Thanksgiving". A day for giving thanks. 
And yet, how often are our feelings about this holiday more on the side of stress and anxiety than gratitude? ]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/gratitude-as-an-antidote-to-stress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6924e202ab76fd5172af54e9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:04:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_956b66baaa114d159259f51a71399d4e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does Creating Wealth Mean to You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Tauna Locatelli The traditional definition of wealth is “an abundance of valuable possessions or money.” I find that definition incomplete. Real wealth goes far beyond money or material things; it’s about growing, giving, and creating a life that feels deeply meaningful to you. In my experience, for many people, true wealth includes: • Freedom and choices : Having the resources to do what you love, spend time with loved ones, and work in ways that feel meaningful. • Health and well-being :...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/what-does-creating-wealth-mean-to-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69094346e75c8b903c5d09a4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:05:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_26547c3c28c649faad2f3ce60d19e482~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seinfeld Theory and Combating Community Apathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Tracy McIntyre	 The concept at the heart of this post—the Seinfeld Theory—began with my friend Jon Leonard. Years ago, while working alongside Jon to tackle challenges in Lincoln County, he observed, “I think it is the Seinfeld Theory we are fighting.” That idea struck a chord with me, and over the years, I’ve defined and adapted the Seinfeld Theory to open conversations about what truly causes disconnection in our communities—and, most importantly, how we can overcome it. Simply put,...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/seinfeld-theory-and-combating-community-apathy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690940a1e75c8b903c5d04e4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:00:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9cf4142eedd343c6bdccded4c6639f16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Becoming a Creator of Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Amber Litzinger Call me naive, but I believe that literal, actual lives can be changed from how we create… as in how we design, fine tune, and set the atmosphere of our homes. That probably seems like a big claim. Yet, when one person in a HOME makes healthy changes to their patterns &#38; habits of living it changes how they act and react everywhere they go and in everything they do. Then, they begin to share new &#38; more healthy habits &#38; patterns with the other people in their home, or the...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/becoming-a-creator-of-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6909342ff82473eab6779ee2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:06:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f72d2ebf68ee48f58d66b0ddb885e718~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Us at Montana Non-Profit Association 2025 Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are so excited to be talking about creating community at the MNA 2025 Virtual Conference!  "Lyndsay, Tauna, Amber, and Tracy have...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/join-us-at-montana-non-profit-association-2025-conference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68acb2b242d52051831a504f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:10:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4655b_7e60b2154fa6470c9b0cee8d2d802314~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_637,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking the Power of Community: Women in Conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world where digital connections dominate our interactions, the power of real-life community should not be underestimated. A new podcast, co-hosted by four dynamic women, delves deep into the concept of building community in our everyday lives. Each host brings a unique perspective, drawing from their diverse backgrounds and professional experiences to offer a comprehensive view of what it means to create meaningful connections with those around us. The podcast serves as a platform for...]]></description><link>https://www.creatingcommunityinreallife.com/post/unlocking-the-power-of-community-women-in-conversation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682d025a7d7e1977531c2bd0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 22:29:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c4655b_17be6c42e5764f518bd5b3337e486986~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyndsay </dc:creator></item></channel></rss>