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The One Thing I'm Taking Into This New Year! Jan 02, 2024

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This month, I’m getting personal… sharing intimate, vulnerable stories about the things I’m learning as a mom, wife, and leader. From failures to wins and losses, these are quick downloads from me to you each week in January to encourage you as you start your 2024 and help you feel less alone.

My 2023 started with a call from my sister; I'm not sure if our mom was going to make it. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about the ups and downs of life and the most important advice anyone’s ever shared with me, plus why we should all take it into this new year!

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Paula & John on Parenting, Work-Life Balance, and Why You’ll Never Date Our Daughter Dec 21, 2023

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What do you do when your parenting styles with your partner are night and day?

We had so much interest in this conversation with my husband that we are giving you a BONUS episode! Don’t miss how squeamish John gets when it comes to anyone dating our daughter, plus the one question he wants all dads to ask. And how we make it work despite our different parenting approaches.

As we wrap up the year, we hope these conversations encourage you…and propel you into 2024.

Life Happens… Let’s Talk About It!

(00:04) - Parenting Styles, Challenges + Compromises

(11:29) - Parenting, Dating, and Family Dynamics

(24:05) - Prioritizing, Meal Delivery, and Holiday Planning

(31:12) - Family Volunteering and Trying PB&J

(34:50) - 2024 Plans and New Year Encouragement

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Parenting Generation Screen Book we love

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Paula & John on Relationships, Family, and Why We Gave Our Marriage Another Chance Dec 19, 2023

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I gave you a chance to ask my hubby & I anything in these episodes as we close out 2023–and I’ve never had more questions and requests! You want us to talk about parenting, relationships (including why we were separated), family, work-life balance, sharing the domestic load at home, our kids' dating (yikes!), handling screen time…you name it.

John likes to think there were so many questions because he’s a ratings machine. His humility is a gift.

In this episode, we talk about meeting and marrying young, why we gave our marriage another chance, how we make time for each other and protect our relationship, plus one of our parenting fails in 2023!

As we wrap up the year, we hope these conversations encourage you…and propel you into 2024.

Life Happens… Let’s Talk About It!

(00:04) - Parenting, Relationships, and Family Conversations

(10:24) - College Meeting, Living in South

(15:17) - Protecting Our Marriage and Overcoming Challenges

(22:01) - Successful Relationships and Family Life

(30:11) - Parenting Styles and Advice for Dads

LINKS

Parenting Generation Screen book we love

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Paula’s sweatshirt

https://www.aproudtee.com/products/not-bossy-just-aggressively-helpful-sweatshirt?spm=..index.featured_collection_1.1&variant=1087050e-8e81-4d20-8577-a59aa2156388

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Julie Chen Moonves: Big Brother, Messy Endings and A Spiritual Awakening Dec 12, 2023

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Welcome to the Paula Faris Show, friends. I’m particularly excited to bring you this conversation, as it was a listener request.

I’m talking with Julie Chen Moonves, the OG of reality TV as the host of Big Brother and former host of CBS’ ‘The Talk.’ Julie's letting us in on her life story, growing up as a daughter of Chinese immigrants, and her rise in the broadcasting world.

But as Julie tells us, not everything gets wrapped up in a tidy bow. She's getting real about the tough times, including a messy ending that led her to a spiritual awakening a few years ago. And who can’t relate to a messy ending?

Get ready friends, Life Happens, We’re Talking About It.

Life Happens … Let’s Talk About It.

Listen in to learn more:

(00:04) -Being the daughter of Chinese Immigrants and Julie’s career inspirations

(06:33) - Finding Success in Broadcasting and Television

(17:58) - Finding God in the Messy Middle

In this episode, we are diving into: - why she didn’t want the Big Brother hosting gig when it was first offered to her - reconciling new chapters when previous ones didn’t work out so well - how messy endings are a part of life - her new audio memoir and finding God - that serendipitous moment where our paths crossed in Dayton, Ohio PLUS,.Julie talks about her sudden departure from The Talk on CBS and so much more!

LINKS

Download Julie’s audio memoir – But First, God https://amzn.to/46Thi7r

Follow Julie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juliechenmoonves

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Colton Dixon on American Idol, Millennial Dads, and Dealing with Setbacks Dec 05, 2023

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You’re watching The Paula Faris Show, where we pull up a chair with American Idol finalist, singer-songwriter, and father to twin girls, Colton Dixon. Our conversation is a rollercoaster ride through fatherhood, the ups and downs of a music career, including the setback he faced when getting dropped by his music label.

Colton also shares his journey as a millennial, very hands-on dad, complete with the heartwarming story of one of his daughters’ miraculous survival against all odds, leaving you with all the feels.

And if you’ve ever wanted to know what it's like to compete on a music show like American Idol, Colton spills the tea on his journey, from nerve-wracking auditions to navigating the intense competition, plus that one time he forgot the lyrics while singing the national anthem.

Join us for a fun and enlightening episode that'll make you laugh and cry and maybe even discover your new favorite song for your playlist!

Life Happens … Let’s Talk About It.

Listen in to learn more:

(00:04) Millennial Dad and Music Career Journey

(06:25) Overcoming Setbacks and Navigating His BIG Break

(20:00) Finding Inspiration during Loss and Achieving Success

(29:35) His Unique Clothing Style and Parachute Straps

In this episode, we are diving into: -his two-time journey on American Idol-auditioning with his sister Schyler –being dropped by his label (even questioning continuing being a musician-getting his BIG break and being picked up by Atlantic Records - the importance of his parents’ support on his career – not having a backup plan -and even forgetting the lyrics to the National Anthem in high school-. PLUS,.Colton even answers some listener questions -And so much more!

LINKS

Website: https://www.coltondixon.com/

“Build a Boat” video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjaKKAsQc34

Colton’s National Anthem Performance for the Kansas City Cheifs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w51xCIJh_jI

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Rutledge Wood on The Floor Is Lava, Craigslist, and Being a Girl Dad Nov 28, 2023

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You’re watching The Paula Faris Show, and I dare you NOT to smile during this conversation as we get to know Rutledge Wood, the host of Netflix’s megahit show, “The Floor Is Lava”, which we’ve probably all watched at some point.

Buckle up as we talk about how he got his start thanks to a Craigslist ad, the secrets behind “The Floor Is Lava”, what it’s like being a girl dad, and the pivotal role fathers play in boosting their daughters' confidence. And as always, he’s answering your questions! Including why this self-proclaimed car enthusiast loves his minivan more than any other car.

Don’t be surprised if you find yourself rooting for Rutledge because of how he’s worked his way to the top and treated people with class along the way. Life Happens, friends. Let’s Talk About It!

Life Happens … Let’s Talk About It.

Listen in to learn more:

(00:03) - From Craigslist to Car Enthusiast and the Daytona 500

(20:24) - Top Gear, Netflix, and his journey to TV success

(28:46) - Being a Girl Dad

(37:12) - Finding Identity and Embracing Change

In this episode, the main thing that stood out to me was the power of relationships and how he hasn’t forgotten about anyone who helped him along the way. Our conversation was hilarious, especially about how he talked about his love for cars ( including why he loves his MINIVAN), being a girl dad, the importance of teamwork, and much more. PLUS - Rutledge answers YOUR questions, including where people go when they fall into the LAVA!

LINKS

The Floor Is Lava

Rutledge Wood

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Aarti Sequeira on The Food Network and Feeling Unqualified Nov 21, 2023

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You’re watching The Paula Faris Show featuring a new friend, Aarti “Parti” Sequeira! If you love food, you’ve probably seen her regularly on The Food Network or rubbing elbows with some of the world’s top chefs. But the culinary world is something Aarti never saw coming; she actually went to school to be a journalist. So, what happens when life takes you in an unexpected direction? And, what happens when you still feel unqualified, even when you’ve “made it”?

We unpack it all with Aarti–her imposter syndrome, how she continually pushed herself out of her comfort zone, plus we get personal as she talks about growing up in Dubai, meeting her husband at age 18, and her intense battle with postpartum depression.

We also explore the one thing we need to do before we cook and work. And, as usual, I’m asking Aarti some of your burning questions! (You won’t believe the secret of some of the top chefs!!)

Life Happens, friends. Let’s Talk About It!

Life Happens … Let’s Talk About It.

Listen in to learn more:

(00:03) - Cooking as a Transformative Experience

(12:46) - From Journalism to Cooking and all things Food Network

(23:24) - Postpartum Depression and Overcoming Mental Illness

(29:12) - The Importance of Simple, Family Meals

In this episode, we are diving into: -her big break on the Next Food Network Star - how the magic of life's simplest moments can set the stage for success- Experiencing imposter syndrome and the importance of taking small risks and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone- Why we should all be talking to our plant. PLUS, Aarti shares a secret about some of the top chefs. -And so much more!

LINKS

Aarti’s new book, Unwind

AartiSequiera.com

Postpartum.net

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Jenna Kutcher on Creating the Life You Want and The Power of Being a Beginner Nov 14, 2023

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You’re watching The Paula Faris Show with our brand new friend, Jenna Kutcher. Jenna is a marketing genius, a mom of two, and an entrepreneur who hustled and worked to create the life she wants. (Did you know she has the #1 marketing podcast and recently hit 100 MILLION downloads?!)

In this episode, Jenna and I talk about her buying a $300 camera on Craigslist that changed her life, the power of being a beginner, prioritizing our health as women and parents, and how we need to listen to that inner voice no matter what others tell us!

Join us to talk about passions, pursuing our dreams, and raising families. Because life happens, so we’re talking about it!

Life Happens … Let’s Talk About It.

Listen in to learn more:

(00:03) - Living a Big Life in a Small Town

(06:32) -Buying a $300 Camera and starting a wedding photography business

(11:27) - Overcoming Challenges, Embracing the Messy Middle, and Listening to Our Inner Voice

(21:27) - Navigating Personal Growth, Rediscovering Priorities and Pursuing Goals

(26:57) -Why Women Are Afraid to Dream and the Importance of Our Health.

In this episode, we are diving into: - whether she is related to Ashton Kutcher— Living life in a small town - how she used technology to reach a global audience - how she met her husband at 18- how pursuing her curiosities led to her BIG BREAK- PLUS The importance of honoring that small voice that so many of us have muted, that’s told us, “This isn’t meant for you.”...And so much more!

LINKS

JennaKutcher.com

The Goal Digger Podcast

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Jesse Palmer on The Bachelor, College Football and Becoming a Father Nov 07, 2023

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You’re watching The Paula Faris Show with one of my favorite humans, Jesse Palmer. You might know him from a little show called The Bachelor (yep, he's currently the host, and was THE Bachelor about 20 years ago). Or maybe, you know him from football—he played quarterback at the University of Florida, then made it to the NFL with the NY Giants, and today, he’s a prominent college football TV analyst. I know Jesse from his time at Good Morning America. The guy is versatile.

In this episode, Jesse and I talk about our mutual love of college football, his big feelings on becoming a dad (he and his wife are expecting a baby girl), how he found football despite growing up in Canada, a hockey-obsessed country, and how saying YES has opened up doors to success in life and love.

Jump in the conversation …

Because life happens, so let’s talk about it!

Life Happens … Let’s Talk About It.

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0:00:04) - Becoming a Parent

(0:12:07) - Navigating Big Breaks, Embracing the Unknown, and Preparing for Success

(0:18:19) - Jesse’s Experience on The Bachelor and Now Hosting The Show

(0:30:12) - Canadian Nice, Michigan’s Struggles and the influence of Jim Harbaugh

In this episode, we are diving into: - Jesse’s journey from the streets of Ottawa to the sunny shores of Florida- The hard work and perseverance it took to make it to the NFL - the influence of Jim Harbaugh - Canadian niceness PLUS Jesse shares why having a baby girl is a huge feat in his family -And so much more!

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Trey Kennedy on Fatherhood, Comedy, and Finding Your "Thing" Oct 31, 2023

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You’re watching The Paula Faris Show featuring comedian and YouTuber Trey Kennedy. We’re talking about Trey’s hilarious take on life as a new father, plus his Big Break that led him to comedy and the stage fright he still feels.

Trey has advice for anyone trying to find their thing and dishes what it’s like being married to your opposite. And you don’t want to miss when Paula’s son pops in to ask Trey a very important question!

Life Happens … Let’s Talk About It.

Listen in to learn more:

(0:00:00) - The Joys and Challenges of Parenthood

(0:04:53) - Parenthood, Expectations, and Balancing Roles

(0:11:13) - Discovering His Talent

(0:16:09) - The Journey From Finance to Comedy

(0:20:29) - Overcoming Fear and Finding Your “Thing”

(0:25:24) - The Purpose Behind the Passion

In this episode, we are diving into: - Trey’s journey from the corporate world of finance to his passion for acting and comedy- his first stage performance belting out hits from Justin Timberlake and Adele-how his fears of performing became the catalyst for his success - Trey’s early successes on Vine, some reality checks and how they impacted his passion PLUS we share stories of our own parenting experiences, including the surprise of having a ten-pound baby! -And so much more!

Check out Trey’s Podcast - Correct Opinions.

Purchase tickets for his Grow Up Comedy Tour.

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