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#320: Raise Your Frequency Mar 07, 2025

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How are you doing? Things are wild out there in the USA, and today's show talks about one simple way to help feel a little better, a little more grounded and connected. Raising the frequency of tiny positive emotions and events. These glimmers can make a big impact on your overall feelings of peace, even in difficult circumstances.

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#319: 5 Things to Feel Better Today Feb 06, 2025

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Wow the country feels in chaos and a deluge of change in the last couple weeks. I was asked to write some stress-management and resilience tips to help the public servants with whom I work find a little peace, and thought it would be great to share the same, simple ideas here with you! Listen in for 5 simple reminders for feeling a little better even in uncertainty.

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#318: The Discomfort Zone with Amy Wilson Jan 23, 2025

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In this episode I chat with Amy Wilson, the hilarious and insightful co-host of What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood, a podcast that brings humor and heart to parenting. She’s also the author of Happy to Help and a talented performer who’s graced both Broadway and television screens. We chat about getting comfortable with the discomfort of letting people down (sometimes, including yourself!)

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Peaks of the Week:

I'm loving this countertop Soda Stream sparkling water maker

Who knew corded headphones still work perfectly?

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#317: 2025 Unraveled: Fire, Water, and Life Amid Chaos Jan 16, 2025

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Last week was the first full week of 2025 and it was chaotic for me and completely tragic for some others. Amid the wildfires in LA, a complete water infrastructure breakdown in Richmond City, and the first snowstorm of the year, I share some candid updates from home, work, and life.

In the show I reference:

@andreagibson's poetry on Instagram

This episode about Sleep Like it Matters

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#316: 2024 Year in Review Jan 02, 2025

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I loved using the free printable reflection guide from YearCompass to look back on 2024 and prepare for 2025. Tune in to hear some of my reflections and click below to print your own!

Year Compass

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#315: Reflect and Project Dec 26, 2024

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This episode is all about taking a moment to reflect on 2024 and think forward to 2025-- it's the perfect time of year to find closure and anticipation. I recently learned of a new tool for this process called YearCompass. Click HERE to download the worksheets!

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Past episodes about planning the year:

Episode 17: Plan a Whole Year

Episodes: 117, 118, 119 and 120 from year overview, through quarterly, monthly, and weekly planning.

Episode 159: Writing down for Better Planning

Episode 162: Creating a Big Dreams Map

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#314: Tattoo Chronicles pt. 2 Dec 19, 2024

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In this second part of the Tattoo Chronicles, Miranda shares the stories and symbols behind the second half of her tattoos-- including her botanical half-sleeve done by the incredible Elle Carney (@ellecarnival on Instagram).

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Previous shows referenced in this episode:

313: Tattoo Chronicles pt. 1

273: Expansive Spirituality

136: Tattoos, Taboos, and Trusting Yourself

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#313: Tattoo Chronicles Pt. 1 Dec 12, 2024

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Over the last 6 years I have added some really beautiful and meaningful art to my body. I am often curious about the why behind other people's tattoos, so I thought you might like to hear some of the stories behind mine!

Previous episode about tattoos: Episode 136 Tattoos, Taboos, and Trusting Yourself

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#312: Four Thousand Weeks Dec 05, 2024

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I have been a productivity and efficiency guru for basically my whole life-- but the last few years the pace hasn't resonated. I am embracing the reality of limited time and limited tasks, which is why the book Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman resonated with me so much. Tune in to get my cliffs notes and consider picking up your own copy if you find yourself nodding along and wanting to learn more!

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#311: Holidays with Intention Nov 28, 2024

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It's all happening! The holiday season is upon us. This episode is a reminder to take a moment for reflection and clarity before diving into the chaos. Enjoy a guided journey through what it looks like to find alignment as you approach gifting, activities, and engagement this season.

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