The Friendzy with Melissa Carter & Jenn Hobby

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Unwrapping Our Favorite Moments Dec 02, 2021

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Melissa & Jenn wrap up Season 2 by highlighting their favorite moments of the podcast so far! Plus, they discuss what they want to hold onto heading into 2022 and what is thrown out the window on the way.

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Culture Changers with Allison Hare Nov 25, 2021

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Tired of the same old, same old? It's time to change the status quo! Melissa & Jenn talk with Allison Hare, an entrepreneur and Host of the podcast, Culture Changers. She talks about her conversations with trailblazers who are flipping convention, as well as her own vulnerable journey to motherhood.

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Creating a Different Kind of Thanksgiving Nov 22, 2021

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Are you part of a large family or friend gathering for Thanksgiving, or trying to find a new tradition for the holiday? Melissa is a single mom of one, and looking for ideas on how she can make her son's Thanksgiving meaningful when a big feast is not appropriate for just two.

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Connective Leadership with Karen J. Hardwick Nov 18, 2021

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There is a Great Resignation going on in our workforce, largely due to employee burnout and lack of flexibility. We asked leadership consultant Karen J. Hardwick to join us to talk about this phenomenon and how leaders can better understand, connect with and retain their employees.

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Go Big or Go Home for the Holidays! Nov 15, 2021

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We're sure the debate is beginning in your home, how many Christmas gifts do we get for our family members, especially the little ones? Jenn and her husband are at odds with that question and she and Melissa discuss both sides of the argument. Plus, each reminisces about family members who are no longer with us this holiday.

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Breaking the Concrete Ceiling Nov 11, 2021

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When you think of construction sites, rarely do you think of a woman leading the pack of guys in hard hats. But Nancy Keenan is different. She talks with Melissa & Jenn about her experience as an OBIE Award winning builder and licensed real estate agent, and how she balances that with caring for a child through a rare eating disorder.

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A Case of Stolen Identity Nov 08, 2021

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It's never fun to receive a bill for something you didn't buy! That happened to Melissa, as someone in Austin, Texas hacked into one of her accounts and enjoyed the city on her dime. Plus, we'll give our advice about a sibling's responsibility with aging parents.

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Postpartum Fitness with Desiree Nathanson Nov 04, 2021

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If you had your children later in life, you were likely warned about postpartum depression. But what about postpartum fitness? Our guest is Desiree Nathanson, who specializes in helping women get back in shape and avoid pelvic floor dysfunction following pregnancy.

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Should Sleepovers Be Banned? Nov 01, 2021

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Melissa & Jenn's kids are now old enough to participate in sleepovers at the homes of friends....or are they? We discuss the pros and cons of sleepovers, and why they should be banned all together! Plus, what is moxibustion? Jenn explains how she tried it with her first pregnancy and what the results were.

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Find You, Be Happy Oct 28, 2021

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Why is happiness such a struggle? Psychotherapist, podcast host and best selling author Michaela Renee shares some insight into what her clients are concerned with as they get older, and how you can truly be happy when you find out who you really are.

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