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AP 524: BONUS EPISODE: Everything You Need to Gather with Friends to Swap Transformational Tricks and Tasty Treats Aug 31, 2023

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After seven years of podcasting, I want to feel like I'm celebrating right alongside you. And I don't want it to be about me, I want it to be about YOU! I envision women from our community, all over the world, hosting a night where they and their friends gather together for a “Tricks and Treats Night.” This night is simple, but transformative. Friends will come together, each bringing a simple treat/snack to share, sit together, and each share one simple tip that has made a big difference to them in their lives.

In this episode I explain more about my inspiration behind this idea and why I think it will be really special, then right here I'm equipping you with everything you need to host this fun get together with your friends!

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AP 523: Take Back Your Weekends! How to Intentionally Make Time for What YOU Love, Need, and Want to Feel || with Janssen Bradshaw Aug 28, 2023

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It may seem obvious that weekends are for unwinding, even having fun. But when was the last time you intentionally escaped the grind of your week, and leaned into a truly restorative weekend? Janssen Bradshaw is on the show today to discuss the importance of reclaiming weekends and making them more fulfilling. She believes that treating weekends like vacations, even within one's constraints, is essential for recharging and maintaining overall well-being.

The conversation dives into practical tips for transforming weekends into more joyful and relaxing experiences. Janssen discuss the challenges of screens and chores, offering strategies for setting boundaries and outsourcing tasks to free up precious weekend time. She also explains the idea of creating "weekend bookends" by starting and ending Fridays and Sundays in enjoyable ways, which can set a positive tone for the entire weekend.Tune in to reflect on what you want your weekends to look and feel like and to identify one small change you can make to start enjoying your weekends more fully.

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AP 522: How Do You Document Your Life || with Karli Cleaver Aug 24, 2023

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Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real women who are answering the question “How do you…?” about their various passions and pursuits.

Today we dive into the art of documenting your life with Karli Cleaver. Karli shares her journey from traditional scrapbooking to modern digital documentation, offering practical tips and prompts for beginners. Discover how recording your life's stories can lead to gratitude, awareness, and a deeper connection with your own experiences. Tune in to learn how to capture the essence of your life, one story at a time.

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AP 521: How can I remain calm with my kids and their chaos? || Coaching Call with Liz Aug 21, 2023

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Listen to a live coaching call that delves deep into the challenges and triumphs of modern motherhood as Monica and Liz explore the emotional rollercoaster that is parenthood. They tackle the common struggle of emotional regulation and how to stay calm amidst the chaos of raising toddlers. Liz opens up about the fear of failing as a parent and the desire to instill values like personal responsibility and respect in her children.

Throughout the conversation, you will gain valuable insights into the real, unfiltered experiences of motherhood and gain practical strategies for embracing the highs and lows with grace, humor, and unwavering love. Learn how to apply this in your real life with my challenge to create a small moment where your parenting reflects your values.

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AP 520: Consider a POWER HOUR || Growth Spurt Aug 17, 2023

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Do you find yourself procrastinating mundane-but-necessary tasks? Or feeling overwhelmed by urgent to-do's? And what about that project you really want to do, but can't find the dedicated time? This short episode is all about implementing a POWER HOUR, including what it looks like for me currently. I'm breaking down a traditional power hour, the possibilities this can lead you to, and how to start with a baseline habit for this new practice.

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AP 519: JOY is Something You Deserve to Claim: How to Experience Deep Joy, No Matter Your Painful Circumstances || with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi Aug 14, 2023

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Happiness and joy are NOT the same. Dr. Tanmeet Sethi wants you to not only understand the differences, but to live them out by claiming JOY for yourself, no matter what your circumstances are, and no matter how unfair life has been for you—joy is your justice.

Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, MD, is a board-certified Integrative Family Medicine physician who has spent the last 25 years on the frontlines locally and globally practicing primary care and trauma work with the most marginalized communities. Tune in to understand the brain-body connection behind joy, learn what it can mean for your personally, and identify touchstones in your own life.

Referenced video of Dr. Sethi's son.

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AP 518: Progress Principle: FULFILLMENT || Growth Spurt Aug 10, 2023

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What does it mean when you feel fulfilled? What if it was possible to feel that way most days, even when things aren't always going exactly to plan? Today's short episode will help you figure out what fulfillment means for you. I'm sharing things that I personally do, why it matters to me, and how you can make fulfillment a priority in your life, too.

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AP 517: What is a “ME DAY,” How to Plan One + Why You Need Time to Yourself No Matter Your Season Aug 07, 2023

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Ten years ago I was in the thick of young motherhood, my husband was working constantly, and I just wanted to go for an uninterrupted run. When my carefully laid plans for that run nearly fell apart, I stormed out of my house yelling "I never have time for myself!" Unfortunately, I don't think I'm alone in feeling that way.

In this episode I'm sharing research backed reasons why women are feeling more stressed than ever, nearing burnout with their overwhelming list of responsibilities, and something they can realistically do about it. I want to encourage each of you to implement a "Me Day," something I've prioritized yearly for the past several years. In this episode I break down the specifics of how to plan a day for yourself (spoiler: it can also be just a couple hours!) and ways to combat your long list of excuses.

American Psychology Association, Psychology Today, Burnout episode with Amelia Nagoski, Hobbies episode

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AP 516: Local summer adventures, garden update, embroidery project, my early morning habit, the 3 purchases I'm loving the most || Messy Middle August 2023 Aug 03, 2023

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This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I'm loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my life, my family, my work, and my own self development encourages you in your own journey.

Around here the goal is never perfection, just to keep trying, even if in very simple ways. I think you'll see that with all of the big changes going on for me, taking the smallest of steps has helped to keep me afloat and feeling like myself. As always, I encourage you to get messy, too!

Revisit your Do Something List, Stroller Fan, Small Vacuum

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AP 515: Peaceful Productivity: the Antidote to Hustle Culture + How You Can Get the Right Stuff Done at the Right Time || with Jess Massey Jul 31, 2023

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Do you ever get that feeling when your head hits your pillow, that you've been running around all day but still didn't do enough? That is hustle culture. It's a lie that tells you that your worth is based on the amount that you get done, even if it's not what's right for you. What if we shifted our mindsets to a different form of productivity? It's called peaceful productivity, where you stay sane and feel accomplished.

Jess Massey teaches you what peaceful productivity is, how it’s different than “get all the things done” productivity, and ways you can move towards shifting both your mind and to your to-do’s to reflect this kind or productivity. She shares her five tips to hustling sanely, and how they can be done every day and during any season, to let go of the hustle and usher in peaceful productivity.

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