If I Only Knew

Do you struggle with loneliness? 

Has life thrown you circumstances that make you feel sad, disconnected, or invisible?

Loneliness is as dangerous as smoking and a cause of chronic inflammation that can lead to physical illness.

Today, we talk about what loneliness is to us and real-life situations that have caused us to feel lonely.

We talk about the value of having real connections and how to maintain those connections with those around us.

Ask questions and give us your thoughts.....we will spend time in the next podcast addressing your thoughts and concerns.

As always thank you for listening and please share the If I Only Knew podcast with your friends.

XOXO

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1. 

What is friendship? Do you have friends, are you a friend? Statistics say that most people have about 16 friends, however, 2 in 5 Americans say they feel isolated in their friendships. 

In this episode, we discuss what friendship means to us and the challenges we have experienced over the years.

In 2020 we are going to strengthen the focus and delve into topics in more depth. We will start a month with a talking point and end the month with some action plans...and in between, we will give you stories, giggles, and a few cries.

Please share us with your friends, send us your questions,  and please please remember to subscribe and leave a review to our podcast on Apple ITune or Spotify.

We are forever grateful xoxo

Have you or someone you love ever received the diagnosis...you know the cancer one!

In this episode Debbie and Veronica talk about Veronica's husband's cancer 2 years ago..And don't fret he's doing great now..whew!

Listen in as Veronica talks about how they found out, what they did, and how Veronica dealt with the whole thing. It's an intimate discussion about a really hard time in the McClure's life and yet they feel they came through it stronger individually and as a couple. 

This interview was a day before the 2 year anniversary of David's last treatment. PRAISE.

If you or someone you know has dealt with sickness we hope you will find encouragement and a few laughs as you listen.

Please share with your friends and let us know if there are any subjects you'd like to hear about. XO

So we all know that its a women right to change her mind right!! But when it comes to a mindset change HOW DO YOU DO IT??

Tonight we gathered together with a great group of ladies and had an interactive discussion about changing our minds/mindsets. It was so much fun and these gals had lots to say!! 

How do you deal with anxiety , depression, stress?  How do you learn to respond rather than react? Its 90% attitude and 10% what happens to you..(yes we know it was stated backwards ..welcome to a live podcast XXOO)

We hope you will glean some information from our discussion,  one thing we are sure of.... you're going to want to be part of our next interactive. 

Thanks for listening and please share us with your friends XO

Ok Girls one of the biggest questions is>>>>>>How the HECK do I get sleep!  

Between the not being able to fall asleep or waking in the middle of the night and staying awake, to the night sweats and anxiety it feels like I'll never get a good, restful, full night of deep sleep. So what's a girl gotta do to get some beauty sleep? Listen in as we chat with Megan, a PharmD. She gives us some very good advice and some remedies that you're going to want to try. Debbie has had some true success in the area of sleep by following the advice of Megan and her NP that Megan referred her to. For reals! Sleep is not a luxury, it's a necessity and you need to get some... now go find a quiet place to listen and then get some sleep!  

As always thanks for listening and please share us with your very tired friends. XO

What the frickle about hormones???? Do you know what they are? What they're for? and why you lose them? Megan helps us understand the "sex" hormones...Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, and DHEA. In this episode we focus on Estrogen and Progesterone and why they are important even after you have lost them She reviews the  available methods of bio identical hormone replacement and even some over the counter options. How to talk to your doctor or find a doctor who can help you get your levels where they need to be. Not a short game.....awareness of your own bodies symptoms and consistency in treating them is KEY! As always, thank you soo much for listening, please share with your friends. WE LOVE reviews and if you subscribe to our podcast on Apple, you won't miss a thing xo

Today Veronica gets to interview Debbie, her partner in the If I Only Knew Podcast. Listen as they laugh, and talk about some of Debbie's life experiences and some of the things she's passionate about right now. She talks about her love of Podcasts and is listening to a few right now that are guiding her on changing habits. EVENT NEWSFLASH....We are hosting with La Sheida Spa in Leesburg Va an interactive podcast called "I'm a woman, I'm allowed to change my mind!!" all about changing your mindset. Please join us if you would like to be a part of this podcast.  DATE SCHEDULED IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 5-8PM.  LIMITED SPACES TO ATTEND. Please DM us on Instagram or Facebook.... or email us [email protected] Don't forget to share us with your friends, and subscribe on ITunes or Spotify and leave us a review... we are so grateful that you are here! xo

Meet Brittany Mcclure Thompson, the oldest child of our beloved Veronica.

Brittany is a 33y/o entrepreneur, mother of one, and wife......who couldn't wait to talk about the conflicts that she and her mom had during the hormonal years of her teens.

She shares how she moved from wanting to never be like her "highly emotional" mother to then becoming best friends with her, and how YOU can move closer to your own daughter.

Be ready for emotional moments, and real-life love.

Brittany can be found at 

Meet Jennifer Seven CEO of 7Company Weightloss and Wellness and contributor of a chapter to the book UnBreakable Spirit, a #1 International Bestseller.

She shares with us her journey of finding meditation during a very difficult season of her life. She describes her training in the Deepak Chopra method of meditation and all the benefits that meditation brought her and how it can help you.

She helps demystify how meditation works and how simple and easy it can be. 

Some of the benefits are: stress relief, calming your thoughts, and finding space.

Jennifer can be found at www.7Company.com

Thanks again for listening and please share us with your friends xo

Today you get to meet Melissa Beaver of Create Your Balance. Melissa is a fitness coach who specializes in Pilates and Yoga, and functional movement exercise...whew!

She spoke with us about the importance of movement and listening to your body. 

Forget the numbers, get up, and take a walk.....or grab some 2LB weights and do some bicep curls while you watch TV. 

Better yet, STRETCH....and don't forget the backside:-)

Consistency is key in whatever you decide to do...and don't worry about where you are starting....your goal is just to say " I'm practicing for today"

You can find Melissa at [email protected] or createyourbalance.net

Thanks for listening, and please don' t forget to share with your friends xo