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Life Happens with Barb & Michelle

Life Happens with Barb and Michelle is your guide to navigating the twists, turns, and beautifully messy moments of life. Hosted by Barb and Michelle, a dynamic mother-daughter duo and the Co-Founders of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life®, this podcast dives into the growth, shifts, and self-discovery that define our journeys. Together, they explore what it truly means to live authentically, strengthen mental health, embrace change, and rise after every stumble. Tune in for heartfelt conversations, insights, and inspiration to help you thrive in every chapter of your story.

Thanks so much for being with us, we love being with you and sharing life with you all! Join our YouTube community and see our episodes on video by subscribing to our channel @lifehappensthepodcast

*The information and opinions expressed in this program are for educational purposes only, are not intended as medical or other health advice, and solely reflect the personal experiences of the host and guests. You should not act or rely upon any information contained in this program without seeking the advice of a qualified medical provider. Any reproduction or rebroadcast of this program, in whole or part, is prohibited without the prior written permission of Michelle Maros™, LLC. © 2022 Michelle Maros, LLC*

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Latest Episodes:

Ep. 103 - You Don't Have To Settle Feb 06, 2024

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In this week’s all-new episode, Barb and Michelle discuss the societal pressures that lead to settling, and how we can start to connect with ourselves and honor what we truly want and deserve. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

Questions to Ask Yourself:

Are you doing something that you wish you weren't doing?
Are you doing what you need to be doing?
Are you feeling satisfied and fulfilled?

Remember, trust the timing and path of your life.

References Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:

You Don't Have To Settle by Michelle Maros

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Ep. 102 - Favorite Flashback: Noticing Unhealthy Habits Jan 30, 2024

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In this week’s flashback favorite, in honor of the new year and adopting healthy habits, we are replaying one of our early episodes on noticing unhealthy habits. In this episode,Michelle shares her journey to sobriety and recognizing the toxic patterns and habits in her life that stemmed from drinking. Barb and Michelle share their personal stories and histories of addiction, dysfunction, and making the choice to make a change.

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Episode Notes:

Notice where your “line” is and know what it means to cross the line.
Toxic patterns stem from crossing the line, addictive habits stem lines being crossed
Notice when your choices are no longer in your control
Ask yourself, do I have a choice? Am I in control?
Am I hiding my habits?
Do I feel shame?

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Ep. 101 - Releasing Emotional Monitoring Jan 23, 2024

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In this week’s follow up to episode 100, Barb and Michelle continue their conversation about emotional monitoring, and share their tools and insights on how to manage the impulse to be the fixer in your relationships. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

Here are some of the tools to managing the need to emotional monitoring:

Become aware of your feelings.
Honor your emotions.
Name your feelings and allow them to move through you.
Don’t allow your feelings to identify who you are.

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Ep. 100 - What is Emotional Monitoring? Jan 16, 2024

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This week, Barb and Michelle dive into a sneaky habit many of us fall into, especially as people pleasers. Learn all about emotional monitoring, how to spot it, and simple practices to unlearn this behavior. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

Emotional Monitoring – This is the tendency to continually monitor the emotional states of others, while sacrificing attunement to one’s own emotional states.

If you find yourself emotionally monitoring, try to become aware of your emotions throughout the day. Remember you can’t control the emotions of others. Their behavior is not a reflection of who you are.

References Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:

Michelle’s Reel on Emotional Monitoring
Empathy’s Evil Twin by Naomi Torres-Mackie Ed.M.,Ph.D.
We Can Do Hard Things-ThePodcast by Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle

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Ep. 99 - What Is Your Word? Jan 09, 2024

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle continue their New Year conversation, opening up about their practices for setting aligned intentions at the start of the year, and how they choose their intention words. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

Sit with yourself in a quiet space
Choose a simple powerful word that aligns best with what your desires and wants are.
Be confident in your choice. Write your word on your mirror or in your phone so it reminds you each day.
Let go of any expectations or outcomes.

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Ep. 98 - A New Beginning Jan 02, 2024

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Happy New Year! In this week’s all-new episode, Barb and Michelle kick off 2024 with helpful rituals, practices, and introspections to start the year out happy, aligned, and clear. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

New Year Rituals:

Identify your past accomplishments.

Remember the lessons you learned that life taught you. Honor the strength you had when life was teaching you these lessons.

Reflect on what you really want to create and cultivate in 2024.

References Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:

My 3-Part Year End Ritual by Michelle Maros

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Ep.97 - Cultivating Authentic Optimism Dec 26, 2023

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle open up on a simple practice they both rely on to cultivate helpful optimism during difficult times. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

Keep something beautiful in your mind and heart as a form of optimism and motivation when times are difficult.
Life is difficult, so how we internalize it and what you do with it matters.
Acknowledge the feelings, including the sad ones but know that the feelings won’t last forever.

References Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:

John O’Donohue

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Ep. 96 - Living In Survival Mode Dec 19, 2023

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle dive into common signs and feelings of living in survival mode, plus, they unpack how to move through these periods of live, and make aligned changes to feel more balanced and at peace. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

Signs You Are in Survival Mode

You tell yourself you just want to get through the day or this week.

You feel exhausted even after a good night’s sleep.

You frequently visualize worst case scenarios.

You feel irritable and grumpy and find yourself over-reacting.

You feel overwhelmed by your daily routine, but don’t know how to change it.

You crave comfort foods or forget to eat.

You avoid friends, family, or things that bring you joy because you don’t feel you have time.

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Ep. 95 - Winning in Paradise with FAU Men’s Basketball Team Dec 12, 2023

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In this week’s special episode, Barb and Michelle chat with celebrated members of the Florida Atlantic University Men’s Basketball team. After a whirlwind year reaching the Final Four, Barb and Michelle follow up with Head Coach Dusty May and returning players, Alijah Martin and Nick Boyd, to discuss how they maintain their vision, release external pressures, and keep focused on their goals. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss! Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes

FAU Men’s Basketball Schedule https://fausports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

Head Coach Dusty May - @coachdustymay

Dusty May led Florida Atlantic to what is undoubtedly its greatest season in school history in the 2022-23 campaign. May guided his Owls to the Final Four while posting a program-best 35-4 record. Prior to this season, the Owls had one previous appearance in the NCAA Tournament, but this year, May led the Owls to not just their first win in the big dance, but all the way to the Final Four in Houston.

Alijah Martin - @alijahmartin15

Had a terrific season for Florida Atlantic and was a key component to the Owls’ Final Four run and 35-4 record
A scoring machine, Martin scored double figures in 24 games, 20+ points in four games
Became the 15 player in Florida Atlantic history to join the 1,000-point club
Became the first Owl to earn multiple All-C-USA Team honors in a career in FAU’s 10-year member as a history of the league

Nick Boyd - @sfnnick

Came through in the clutch in the first-round win over Memphis in the NCAA Tournament, scoring a lay-up with two seconds left to put FAU up 66-65 and give the Owls their first NCAA Tournament win ever
Scored a career-high 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the floor and 4-of-8 shooting from 3-point range in the win over Rice
Led FAU in assists with 92 on the season
The 40% shooting from 3-point range is the seventh highest in a single season in FAU history
His 68 made 3-pointers were the second-most on the team
Currently ranks fourth all-time in FAU history in career shooting percentage (40%)

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Ep. 94 - Managing Feelings During the Holidays Dec 05, 2023

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle continue their conversation from last week on unpacking the uncomfortable moments of the holiday season, and walk us through the common feelings that arise during this time of year. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

Nostalgia
Grief
Disappointment
Loneliness

References Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:

Managing Feelings During the Holidays by Michelle Maros

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