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Episode 205: Mental Detox with Grace Estripeaut Mar 04, 2019

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On Episode 205 of the Mama Bear Dares Podcast, Tesi and Leslie sit down for a fascinating conversation with Grace Estripeaut, a mental detox expert and all-around fascinating woman. The three jump right in to discuss Grace's story and life's work. Grace helps listeners with stories and practical steps to guide them to a calmer life with more clarity. Grace shares tips on how to switch off your busy mind and decompress so you can actually sleep and start the next day refreshed, how to boost your energy and improve your mood, how to find SPACE in your life, and ways to fuel your tank, encourage your vision, and stay focused on what matters most -- regardless of what's happening around you! Listeners will be blown away by this conversation! Find out more on the Mama Bear Dares Podcast website.

Episode 204: On Intersectionality Feb 25, 2019

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On Episode 204 of the Mama Bear Dares Podcast, Tesi and Leslie go back to school to learn more about intersectionality. The co-hosts are earnest in their discussion and do their best to define the term, learn its history, and drive home the importance of considering interectionality in our feminism, advocacy, and march toward justice. Visit the Mama Bear Dares website for complete Show Notes.

Episode 203: Share Those Renegade Stories with Janelle Hanchett Feb 18, 2019

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On Episode 203 of the Mama Bear Dares Podcast, Tesi and Leslie get really real, really fast with Janelle Hanchett, founder of Renegade Mothering and author of I'm Just Happy to Be Here.The three take on the illusion of perfection, the freedom of truth, the power of sharing your story, and the hope in everyday miracles…even after trauma. The conversation is intimate, passionate, and a must-listen for anyone who needs a dose of compassion and a wallop of courage. For complete Show Notes, visit the Mama Bear Dares website.

Episode 202: Can A Mama Bear Get to the Good Place? Feb 11, 2019

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On Episode 202 of the Mama Bear Dares Podcast, co-hosts Leslie and Tesi talk about their love of Kristen Bell, Maya Rudolph, and The Good Place. Without any spoilers, the two women discuss a quandary presented in Season 3. Can any of us really get to the good place? Are the systems in place keeping us from eternal peace? Is it even possible for a modern-day Mama Bear to be a truly "good" person whose actions reflect her heart? The two women have so many questions and they explore this idea with candor and curiosity. For good measure, the sister-co-hosts end the show with a few segments that listeners are sure to relate to. For complete Show Notes, visit the Mama Bear website.

Episode 201: The World is a Comic with Dami Lee Feb 04, 2019

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On Episode 201 of the Mama Bear Dares Podcast, Tesi sits down with Dami Lee, a Seoul-born, New York–based artist who brings to life the plight of a Mama Bear with a humorous edge. Dami writes for The Verge, has drawn comics for The New Yorker, Buzzfeed, and Cosmopolitan, and writes her webcomic As Per Usual, which explores gender, identity, and immigration through her own lens. The two women discuss art and life, Dami's upbringing and experiences, and the ways Mama Bear can be furiously engaged, but also amused by the world we share. Find complete Show Notes on the Mama Bear Dares website.

Episode 200: Marie Kondo is a Mama Bear! Jan 28, 2019

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On Episode 200 of the Mama Bear Dares Podcast, Tesi and Leslie talk about the Marie Kondo craze that has so many of us captivated and curious. In true Mama Bear fashion, they provide commentary on Kondo's Mama Bear methods by acknowledging her sometimes counter-cultural method and her critique of gendered social norms and the excessive consumerism so often exercised in the Western world. The women praise Marie Kondo's emphasis on gratitude and celebrate her quiet revolution of equality. With a small analysis of the "mental load" so many women share and talk of a little xenophobia thrown in for good measure, the women have a great time discussing the KonMarie method and the layers it entails. Visit the Mama Bear website for complete Show Notes!

Episode 199: Toxic Masculinity ... Again Jan 21, 2019

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On Episode 199 of the Mama Bear Dares Podcast, Tesi and Leslie celebrate the writers (we see you, Mama Bear marketers!) behind the Gillette Razor commercial and discuss how to talk to those in our lives who disagree or take issue with the message behind the ad. They dive into the cultural waters of toxic masculinity, once again breaking it down and analyzing the rub. How did we get here? How do we do better? How do we talk to people we love about being a woman in this world? The two women share their ideas about the commercial, discuss the government shutdown, and then tackle two listener questions, ultimately leaving listeners with a new dare for a new day. For complete Show Notes visit the Mama Bear Dares website.

Episode 198: Becoming Who You Are with Alyson Wild Jan 14, 2019

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On Episode 198 of the Mama Bear Dares Podcast, Leslie and Tesi sit down with Alyson Wild, a wise and brave woman who shares earned wisdom about self discovery, living the truth of your identity, and claiming your desires. Together, the three women discuss the power of words that comfort, words that broaden perspective, and the importance of representation in literature and life. It's a beautiful conversation between curious women who seek understanding, compassion, and hope. For complete Show Notes, visit the Mama Bear Dares website.

Episode 197: You're Never Too Old To Do the Scary Stuff Jan 07, 2019

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On Episode 197 of the Mama Bear Dares Podcast, Tesi and Leslie sit down to rehash highlights from 2018, discuss the things they were thankful to live through, cast a personal and podcast vision for the New Year, and celebrate the dawn of a fresh page of the calendar. They discuss their favorite books and pop culture moments, laugh a lot, shake their fists a few times, and admit some hard truths. Ultimately, anyone listening will feel encouraged to live intentionally and be reminded that they can do the hardest things. For complete Show Notes, visit the Mama Bear Dares website.

Episode 196: The Other Side of the Mic with Tesi & Leslie Dec 31, 2018

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On Episode 196 of the Mama Bear Dares Podcast, Tesi and Leslie switch seats and instead of hosting the show, they are interviewed by life coach, friend, and podcast host extraordinaire Rumaisa Rahman Khawaja! The ladies love dishing about their relationship (sisters, besties, and biz partners), their marriages (they married a pair of brothers), their parenting styles (they have 8 kids between them), and their passion for hosting a podcast to inspire others to action. It's a fun switch that will introduce listeners to the Mama Bear Dares hostesses AND keep long-time listeners entertained with new insights (you'll learn about Leslie's biggest fear) and observations (like Tesi's favorite place on the planet). Happy New Year to all the Mama Bears! 2019 is sure to be the best one yet! For complete Show Notes, visit the Mama Bear Dares website.

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