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Ep. 125: Dealing with Holiday Obligations Nov 13, 2019

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The holidays are the “most wonderful time of the year,” but for most of us, there is nothing more stress inducing than the thought of going home or spending the tons of money holidays usually mean. Obligation rules supreme this time of year; many of us feel stuck doing things we would never choose for ourselves. Luckily for us, Danny has become an expert on putting her own holiday needs first. She uses The Four Tendencies to help you analyze your own holiday misgivings, and how best to deal with them.

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How the recession put Danny’s finances into perspective [2:27]

Gretchen Rubin’s The 4 Tendencies: upholder, obliger, questioner, or the rebel [6:30]

Familial obligation and stress during the holidays [8:15]

The holidays are about “family” [12:01]

Tips for the Upholder [13:52]

Checking your Obliger’s attitude [15:51]

Question your motivations and obligations [18:39]

Withholding judgements and assumptions for the rebel [21:03]

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Ep. 124: Projecting Our Insecurities and Experiences Nov 08, 2019

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Humans are built to recognize patterns. This may have been beneficial when we still lived in caves, but it is now 2019 and finding patterns is no longer life or death. Without realizing it, we can look at someone else’s life and project our own insecurities and experiences onto them. While we may just be trying to connect to others, projecting is hardly ever useful, and rarely harmless. It may be a sign of insecurity, and trusting yourself is the first step to combatting destructive assumptions.

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Projecting our own patterns to feel in control [2:52]

Blindspots created by our own traumas [5:45]

How can someone know if you’re inaccurately projecting [7:02]

Trust—catch yourself before you fall down the rabbit hole [9:09]

Intuition vs. assumptions [11:39]

Projecting to look for validation [13:19]

If it’s not about you, it’s not about you [16:27]

Should you ever bring something up? [20:12]

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Ep. 123: Q and A: Communicating Triggers, Finding Friends, and Losing Your Virginity Nov 06, 2019

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We are back for another quick Q&A! Danny and Jill answer questions that range from how to express your triggers without shirking the responsibility of your actions, to how to make new friends, and to dealing with being 25 and a virgin in a sex-obsessed world. You love asking questions, and we love answering them!

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Share your triggers, but be responsible for your own shit [2:06]

Keep track of your own moods and patterns [7:45]

The pressure to “lose your virginity” and how to go about doing it [11:21]

Get to know your own body [16:31]

Re-locating and meeting new people [20:49]

Bumble BFF and solidifying plans ASAP [27:02]

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Ep. 122: Working Through Addiction and Maintaining Relevancy with Chalene and Bret Johnson Nov 01, 2019

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Chalene and Bret Johnson have created a fitness-focused business empire, all while flourishing within their marriage of 25+ years…but it wasn’t always easy. Addiction, betrayal, and alienation threatened to shatter Chalene and Bret’s business AND life partnership. Through hard work in therapy and learning to prioritize positive communication and trust, Team Johnson is stronger than ever, and unafraid to tackle any challenge their business and lives throw at them.

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Trajectory through marriage into business into fitness [1:35]

Treating a spouse like an employee [5:24]

The breaking point, and working past it [9:32]

How an addiction can be exactly like an affair [14:13]

Sharing stories of betrayal as a personal brand [16:31]

Are they glad it happened? [19:30]

Maintaining relevancy through changing landscapes & letting faith guide them [21:33]

Fear around sharing things that might offend or alienate [24:42]

Delineating business roles and keeping the marriage separate [26:13]

Finding someone who complements strong women [30:47]

Learning communication tools [36:22]

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Ep. 121: Using Jealousy to Motivate, Rather Than Discourage Oct 30, 2019

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Social media is a highlight reel of everyone else’s life. Seeing someone’s wins can feel like a stab in the gut, especially when you desperately want what they have. But just because someone posts a good thing that has happened in their lives, it doesn’t mean they don’t have their fair share of negativity too. Comparison is a trap, and in order to live the Best Life possible, it’s important to have gratitude for what you DO have, and remember that there’s enough for everybody to have a piece of success.

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Unfollow people that trigger you or don’t match your ideals [2:26]

Celebrate the good things to provide hope [6:08]

Being triggered by others’ relationships [8:51]

It’s easier to feel happy for things you don’t want for yourself [10:48]

Honoring the emotional hit of jealousy [12:11]

Decide what you ACTUALLY want for your life [13:43]

Use jealousy as motivation rather than discouragement [18:11]

Letting others’ jealous of you affect you [22:43]

Non-scarcity mindset: there’s enough for all of us [26:20]

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Ep. 120: Catching "Micro-Cheating" Before It Evolves Into More Oct 25, 2019

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With so much of our social interaction happening online these days, the line between an innocent friendship and dangerous flirting has become blurred. When is a fire emoji JUST a fire emoji, and what is it that makes a DM dangerous? Danny and Jill discuss what constitutes “micro-cheating” and that while it is important to stay aware, insecurity is unattractive and can cause more harm to a relationship than good.

Knowing the intention behind “likes” [3:36]

Giving your S.O. a reason to be insecure [6:25]

Having friends of the opposite sex [9:52]

“Back-burner” relationships [16:07]

Snapchat red-flags [21:04]

Why your partner won’t post about you [22:00]

Re-analyze your commitment [24:34]

Emotional cheating: connection with someone other than your partner [26:48]

Dealing with jealousy of opposite-sex friends [27:28]

Following people you used to date [29:32]

Insecurity is unattractive [34:21]

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Ep. 119: The Unsexy Art of Patience Oct 23, 2019

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For those that dream of doing something important with our lives, we often have illusions of grandeur about the impact we will have on the world… but real life is rarely ever glamorous. So many people start a new endeavor, realize that instant glory is the exception rather than the rule, and promptly give up. Learning to weather the storm is key to having a lasting impact. Jill gives us some pointers on how to practice this “unsexy” art; patience and persistence is better than perfection every time.

“Never perfect, always present” [2:01]

Intensity vs urgency: avoiding burn-out and desperation [3:19]

Fall in love with the process [6:17]

Building up your Trust piggy-bank before you can cash out [10:23]

Flexibility is a right you have to earn [16:55]

Patience is the antidote to anxiety [20:00]

Managing your expectations and mindset [22:14]

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Ep. 118: It's Never Too Late to Get Fit with Jamie Eason Middleton Oct 18, 2019

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You might know Jamie Eason Middleton as one of the OG’s of the fitness industry. At a time when fitness was dominated by men, she stepped in and showed that being strong is just as beautiful and attractive on women. Now a mother of 2, Jamie has learned to prioritize what really matters, while still maintaining a flourishing business. In this episode, Jamie discusses the benefits of weight training, making integrity moves, how pregnancy and aging affected her business, and how to make fitness a lifelong journey.

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On being “the OG” [1:07]

The landscape of the fitness industry at the beginning [4:51]

Making moves outside of your integrity to get ahead [7:15]

How to start making your own money, rather than sponsorships [13:59]

Dealing with multiple people asking for your attention [20:31]

How pregnancy affected Jamie’s fitness and business [23:56]

Postpartum fitness [31:49]

It’s never too late to begin your fitness journey [34:29]

How aging affects her brand and her life [38:46]

Enjoying your own beauty [44:44]

What grabs Jamie’s attention on social media [45:52]

What does Jamie Eason Middleton’s Best Life look like? [50:11]

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Ep. 117: Will We Ever Get Married Again? Oct 16, 2019

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Danny and Jill have each been married, and subsequently divorced, once before. But now that they are in new relationships, the question begs to be asked: would they consider getting married again? With similar experiences, but different opinions, Jill and Danny discuss what it even means to be married, how their parents shaped their matrimonial views, and deciding what is right for your current self, and letting the chips fall as they will.

The urgency to get married and need for seriousness [1:54]

Moving in with someone and making sacrifices [6:37]

Is the goal to be with someone for the rest of your life? [9:32]

Marriage as a value system [12:42]

Dating with the intention of marriage [18:14]

Doing what is right in the moment, instead of worrying about your future self [20:22]

Learning non-judgement of second marriages [25:49]

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Ep. 116: Freedom to Live Outside Societal Expectations with Kelli Tennant Oct 11, 2019

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Kelli Tennant used to live her life based on a script written by somebody else. After years of denying her true purpose, her body revolted and she soon discovered that the regular remedies just wouldn’t cut it anymore. Kelli quit her TV journalism job, began to focus her career on living wild and free, and started helping other women heal. She and Jill discuss self-worth, relying on validation from others, and how to create and commit to an unconventional life.

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Learning to be okay without someone else’s validation [2:25]

Filling personal emptiness with attention from others [9:20]

Kelli Tennant’s story and the effect of TV fame has on your sense of self [11:44]

Untangling your self-worth from your looks [17:14]

Finding a new way to derive a your sense of worth [22:06]

Why is it so hard to receive? [29:26]

Creating freedom outside of societal expectations [34:14]

Physical manifestations of living inauthentically [44:11]

How to start finding your own freedom & communicating clearly [50:21]

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