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Essentialism / Permission to do less but better Sep 16, 2019

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We are so excited to review Essentialism by Greg Mckeown on this episode! We thought this book and giving our take on how to live true to your essentials would be a perfect follow up to the digital detox / finding solitude episode as creating that white space is really the first step in having mental clarity and presence with what you truly want for your life!
Essentialism is the art of designing your life to include what is truly important to you. It is the discipline of separating the vital few from the trivial many. In this episode we chat about how we find mental clarity to do just that and what tools you can use to create space for your essentials.
THINGS / BOOKS WE MENTION
Essentialism, The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown https://amzn.to/2O16IXf
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport https://amzn.to/2ZNWMHM
Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist https://amzn.to/2LwD0Yv
OUR WEBSITE
FIND US ON INSTAGRAM - @felicaallen and @taralyngriffin
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Finding Solitude Through Digital Minimalism Sep 09, 2019

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Sweet sweet SWEET solitude. Sometimes I classify solitude as going to the bathroom alone or hiding in my closet for a couple extra minutes! As people of this social connected, news blasted time in history we rarely find quiet moments of PEACE to ourselves and our minds are craving them. On the flip side we also struggle to make deep meaningful connections with those around us resulting in anxiety and depression. How can we counterbalance this teeter totter? SOLITUDE. Time for our minds to rest, relax and reboot. In this episode we are discussing our experiment with a digital detox inspired by the book Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport. Did we find more solitude and rest by simplifying how we use screens and technology? CAN YOU?

THINGS / BOOKS WE MENTION

Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport https://amzn.to/2ZNWMHM

Note to Self Podcast

Collin Kartchner on Instagram

OUR WEBSITE

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM - @felicaallen and @taralyngriffin

Taralyn’s High Five: her fave yoga studio, Root to Rise

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Parenting when Exhausted, TODDLERS & Fostering Imaginary Play Sep 04, 2019

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Today we answer questions from our awesome listeners! We address how to stay present and wholehearted while in the midst of parental sleep deprived exhaustion, how to survive with toddlers at the park while trying to feed a newborn, and how to help cultivate imaginary play in children who have become accustomed to screen time.
Links to books we mentioned:
Your Self Confident Baby // Magda Gerber
Elevating Childcare // Janet Lansbury
Simplicity Parenting // Kim John Payne
Here are the podcast episodes we referred to:
The Pause (this is our best advice on sleep:)
Tantrums, screen time, and breaking out of a funk
Curbing Our Own Screen Attachment
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Putting Connection With Our Spouse First Aug 26, 2019

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We can get lost in parenting. One more diaper, another meal to clean up, another practice to run to. How can we connect with our spouse while parenting? Today we talk about both emotional and physical intimacy and give a few tips on how to cultivate it.
Here are the professionals we refer to (as well as a hilarious YouTube video we laugh about:):
Esther Perel’s Website and one of her books
“What Turns You On” from the Goop podcast:
Love Warrior // Glennon Doyle
This is the hilarious parenting video about how sometimes bedtime can be a reverse hostage negotiation by Michael McIntyre.
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Putting Connection First Aug 19, 2019

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We all know connection is important, but sometimes we have a hard time knowing what we are doing to either foster of break our connections with the ones we love most. Today we explore what connection looks like, and how our ability to nurture connection is what gives us meaning. As with most things, it starts by looking inward. In this episode, you’ll find tips on how to set limits while still maintaining your relationships and how to give from a place of wholeness instead of resentment.
The books that inspired this episode:
Peaceful Parenting, Happy Kids // Dr. Laura Markham
Soul of Discipline // Kim John Payne
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Our Favorite Parenting Wisdom Aug 13, 2019

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Today we are posting at the beach at the Oregon Coast! We have two special guests, and we talk about the best parenting advice we have ever received. Enjoy!
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HOW TO Eat with Intuition Aug 05, 2019

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Eating is part of everyone’s life, and yet so many people struggle with having a healthy relationship with food. Before we can hope of helping our children grow into adults who are at peace with food, it is so important to model it ourselves. In this episode, we discuss our own personal relationship with food, which centers on mindfulness. We share insights from authors who have plenty of research to back up this mindful method. The goal with this approach is a life that is at peace with food and a body that is healthy and balanced.

We hope you find it helpful!

Books we refer to:

Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works // Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch

Love Warrior: A Memoir // Glennon Doyle

Also, here is the wireless ear bud that both Taralyn and Felica are obsessed with and that Taralyn was so sad to lose:) It is a GAME CHANGER! It’s really the key to how we listen to so many books.

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French Kids Eat Everything (and so can YOURS!) Aug 05, 2019

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Do your kids have trouble sitting for meals? Trying new foods? Are they constantly snacking and refusing to eat at meal times and do you find yourself cooking extra meals just for them? Sometimes food power struggles run our home and created unwanted anxiety and tension in our relationship with our kids. This episode we are breaking down one of our favorite parenting books "French Kids Eat Everything". It is on our list of recommendations to every new parent or caregiver. We are reviewing the French Food Rules that are applicable from the early days of infant eating all the way through childhood. And if you already have habits in your home that you are hoping to break this episode is for you as well! We have practical mutually respectful tips to create peaceful mealtimes in your home!

Books we refer to:

French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters // Karen Le Billon

Happiness Project: Or, Why I spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have Mor Fun // Gretchin Rubin

We also mentioned Kodiak Cakes as one of Taralyn’s family’s favorite breakfasts. Her favorite flavor is the buttermilk and chia superfood packed one:).

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Authoritative Parenting / Arguably the MOST Effective Parenting Style Jul 21, 2019

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Do ever just wish for a simple breakdown of how to be the most effective parent? Parenting is so tricky and unique to each family situation but there are some tried and true rules that can help guide you. This episode we are breaking down the four basic parenting categories that most of us fall into. We loved seeing each laid out in this way to really simplify how we can approach parenting. Each style hinges on DEMAND and RESPONSE and the level at which we show both to our children. We know you will find some useful insight into how you are currently parenting and how you may be able to sweet your expectation (that tricky word!) and warm responsiveness to create an environment of growth and respect in your home!
Books we mention in this episode are-
How To Raise an Adult - https://amzn.to/2K0sJ4G
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Tapping Into the Abundance Inside Us Jul 15, 2019

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In this episode, we talk about how to approach our life from a place of abundance instead of scarcity by tapping into the emotions we all have access to.
What is it that we feel like we truly want? A certain amount of money? A better marriage? And organized house? Kids who don’t sass?;) This episode is about tapping into the reserve of what we already have inside of us. By asking yourself some important questions about why you want any particular thing, you discover your true WHY. This discovery is a game changer because then, you can tap into that why at any time!
It is LIBERATING to realize that you have the capacity to feel anything you want. It’s like you are stoking up a fire—it is awesome! Then, you come at your goal without the desperation and scarcity that you might have had before. You come at it from a place of confidence.
We share details of how to use this technique, and share examples of how we have used it in our own lives. Thanks for listening!
We mention the book Thrive by Arianna Huffington.
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