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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

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Latest Episodes:

Ep. 73 – Things We Are No Longer Taking Responsibility For Jul 11, 2023

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle dive into tricky situations in life that they are no longer taking ownership of. It’s easy to fall into the habit of feeling responsible for the things that happen around us, especially if we are people-pleasers. Luckily, with awareness, we can start to release this habit, and focus on what we can control and take ownership of. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

10 things that we need to release responsibility for:

Managing other people’s moods.

It’s not your job to meet society’s expectations of who you “should be”.

You are not responsible for fulfilling your parents’ dreams.

It is not your job to assume responsibility for what people do to themselves.

It’s not your job to be the peacekeeper for your entire family.

It’s not your job to control how other people choose to behave.

It’s not your job to sacrifice your own basic needs to serve others.

It is not your job to keep everyone around you happy.

It is not your responsibility or your job to change or try to fix other people.

It is not your responsibility to yes every time someone wants something from you.

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Ep. 72 - Our Thoughts on Body Positivity Jul 04, 2023

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In this episode, Barb and Michelle dive into the vulnerable topic of body positivity, and how ultimately we can cultivate a feeling of love and acceptance for the bodies we live in. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

Body affirmations to help overcome those negative thoughts regarding our body image:

I love/accept/care myself just as I am.
I am worthy of love and care just as I am.
I am more than enough.
I deserve love, respect and kindness.
My body is a precious gift.
I love and trust the wisdom of my body.
I choose to take excellent care of myself.
Taking care of myself feels good.

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Ep. 71 - How We Manage Expectations Jun 27, 2023

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This week, Barb and Michelle discuss expectations, how they manage them, and how we can start to differentiate between realistic and unrealistic. As always, they share personal stories and tangible, easy to implement tips, and much more. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

Tips to Managing Expectations

Be centered and present.
Let go.
Accept.
Find joy in whatever comes to you.
Learn.
Be open to the possibility of the what if?

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Ep. 70 - How We Manage Disrespect Jun 20, 2023

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This week, Barb and Michelle discuss the influx of disrespectful behavior, why we think this is happening, and how we can all start to live from a place of respect and kindness. Plus, Barb and Michelle give out seven helpful responses for dealing with disrespect. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

7 Things You Can Say When Confronted with Disrespect:

It sounds like you didn’t intend to hurt me but this is how I feel.

If you start yelling at me and calling me names, I will leave and disengage from the conversation.

I can’t continue this conversation anymore because I am not comfortable with how you are speaking to me.

I’m not okay with put downs or mean comments that are excused as jokes. It isn’t funny.

This way of discussing the issue isn’t working for me.

Let’s pause this conversation and come back to it when we have had time to calm down.

That’s not how I see it. I am not going to argue about it anymore.

References Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:

The Psychology of Respect

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Ep. 69 - The Importance of Setting Intentions Jun 13, 2023

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle discuss the powerful practice of setting intentions, how to choose intention, and the benefits that come when we live life aligned with our intentions. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

Intention is information that you can uncover by connecting with yourself and your intuition.

Intention guides us where to place our focus, how to stay present and where your priorities are.

When trying to tap into what you value, ask yourself these questions:

Who am I?

What do I really want?

What matters to me in life?

What impact do I wish to have on this life?

References Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:

Why I Want to Stop Being Nice by Michelle Maros

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Ep. 68 - Steps to Starting Again Jun 06, 2023

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle discuss the changing of the seasons and how we can follow nature’s lead in learning to make changes in our lives. We know how hard it can be to make that first step, in this episode you will learn some simple practices to help you find your way to making meaningful, lasting change. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

Helpful Practices for Starting a New Chapter

Take note of how you are feeling every day. Listen to those feeling they may be telling you it’s time to make a change.
Be intentional. Take the Pause. This will allow you to connect with yourself and clear on what you want and how you want to feel.
Release yourself from expectations and comparisons and focus on the things you value.
Seek inspiration from the external. What inspires you on the outside if you are having trouble seeing it within yourself?
Identify the small steps and changes you can make in your daily routine. The small steps can help us lean into the big changes.
Trust the timing of your life.

5 Positive Affirmations for New Beginnings

I trust the timing of my life, I love to watch my life unfold in each moment.
I am worthy of the good things coming to me.
I am strong, capable, and ready to take on this chapter of my life.
Ilove my life and I am grateful for each new opportunity.

References Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:

5 Positive Affirmations for New Beginnings by Michelle Maros
7 Mindful Practices for Starting a New Chapter by Michelle Maros

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Ep. 67 - What Makes An Apology Real? May 30, 2023

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle tackle the topic of apologies, and how to spot the difference between a real one, and a fake one. They also distinguish between apologizing and making amends and which practice is more powerful in mending relationships. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

Here is a quick overview of what IS NOT an apology:

I am sorry but….
I apologize if what happened upset you…..
I regret that happened…..
I apologize if you….

A real apology doesn’t make excuses. It takes responsibility and makes changes to the behavior.

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Ep. 66 - 7 Hard Truths That We Have Had to UNLearn May 23, 2023

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle discuss the uncomfortable, hard truths that they had to UNlearn. They also share the vulnerable, personal stories of how they came to these revelations, and how it has impacted their daily lives. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

7 Hard Truths That We Have Had To UNLearn:

All you need is love to make a relationship work. You can love someone but know that relationship is not in the best interest for either of you. And therefore, you can love them from afar.

The right person will come along when you are ready.

If I communicate clearly, people will always understand me. Even if you communicate clearly and from a place in the heart, you still not be understood by the person or people listening.

More self-care will fix your problems.

Blood is thicker than water. Family is everything.

If someone isn’t into you the way you are into them, they will change if you work hard enough.

If we change jobs, move to a better place, have a baby, buy a house, therelationship will be better and fixed.

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Ep. 65 - Life Lessons From Barb - Part 2 May 16, 2023

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In part two of their conversation, Barb and Michelle disclose the second half of their list of life lessons from Barb! Recording this episode was a favorite for them both, as they loved sharing their personal stories, insights, and takeaways. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

The Top Lessons Michelle Learned from Barb

You can’t control anything in the outside world, but you can control your reaction to it.

Never do anything if you are hungry, angry, lonely or tired (HALT). Just pause and ask yourself: Are you hungry? Are you Angry? Are you lonely? Are you tired?

There is peace in the pause.

Be where your feet are.

The present moment is where your power is. The present moment is the opportunity to choose.

Don’t be a victim.

The relationship you cultivate with yourself is the most important relationship you can have. Be your own best friend.

Bonus Lesson: Choose your battles. Your peace is more important that being right

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Ep. 64 - Lessons Learned From Barb - Part 1 May 09, 2023

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This week, Michelle shares her favorite life lessons she learned from having Barb as her mom! Learn personal stories, vulnerable shares, and life changing insights. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.

Episode Notes:

The Top Lessons Michelle Learned from Barb

You can’t control anything in the outside world, but you can control your reaction to it.

Never do anything if you are hungry, angry, lonely or tired (HALT). Just pause and ask yourself: Are you hungry? Are you Angry? Are you lonely? Are you tired?

There is peace in the pause.

Be where your feet are.

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