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Podcasts, Episode 58: Serena Dyer Pisoni and Saje Dyer
In this episode… Scarlett was so thrilled to have Serena Dyer Pisoni and Saje Dyer, daughters of her lifetime mentor Dr. Wayne Dyer, join Scarlett on her podcast. We share memories of their dad, who was an internationally renowned author, speaker, and pioneer in...
Choose Love over Fear Every Day
Personal growth is a possibility for everyone. In fact, I believe it’s why we’re here – to learn from, grow through, and be strengthened by our experiences, both good and bad. By cultivating awareness that we can ultimately benefit from hard times in the long run, I hope to lead others to focus on their potential in life, rather than the immediate discomfort. This is an especially poignant message for our current situation with COVID.
Choose Love Movement Announces Inaugural Corrections Choose Love Graduation
Sixteen residents participated in the 12-week this Choose Love pilot program created for DOC, and serves as a model for other correctional institutions across the United States. The program teaches how to thoughtfully respond to any situation with kindness by using the Choose Love Formula (Courage + Gratitude + Forgiveness + Compassion-in-Action).
Choosing Love over Fear Every Day
When I was in elementary school my four-year-old niece died of leukemia. My aunt said that for years after her daughter’s death, she couldn’t see color, everything was black and white. That impacted me deeply and I often thought about that when Jesse died and wondered...
The 8th Annual Choose Love Awareness Month
February is Choose Love Awareness Month! Choose Love Awareness Month is a call to action for educators, students, families and communities to celebrate and promote the importance of teaching children core competencies and skills, beyond academics, that can...
Podcasts, Episode 57: Maureen Lewis on cultivating connections with your kids
In this episode… Scarlett and her mom discuss how to cultivate connection with your kids. Kids are craving our connection and will do desperate things in order to get it. The ultimate connection includes eye contact and being present. Our kids are craving this and we...
Podcasts, Episode 56: Peggy Fitzsimmons on decluttering and cultivating a healthier way of living
In this episode… "We are all hoarders." That statement was made by Peggy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., author of Release: Create a Clutter Free and Soul Driven Life. It applies to everyone, Scarlett included. After reading her inspiring book, Scarlett started uncluttering...
Scarlett Lewis on WTNH with Eva Zymaris
NEWTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Turning grief into purpose. That’s the mission of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement.The non-profit was founded to honor Jesse Lewis, who was tragically taken at Sandy Hook, nine years ago.“He always looked at himself as a protector. He would...
Scarlett Lewis on WTNH with Rich Coppola
NEWTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) – Just like the rest, Jesse Lewis wasn’t here to celebrate what would have been his 15th birthday back in June and he won’t be here to celebrate the holidays or play on his farm.“The loss is the same. It’s very painful. I feel pain every day. I...
Scarlett Lewis on NBC LX – Here’s What We Need to Prevent Violence
Scarlett Lewis’ son Jesse was one of 20 students killed December 14, 2012 in a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. After losing Jesse, Scarlett quit her job and began advocating for better mental health and emotional wellbeing resources in schools –...
