Who Says?

Have you ever wanted to be an athlete but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you just got your dream job, or moved to a new city, and you’re in the, “This is great! And uh, now what?” stage of things?

In today’s episode, we share our thoughts on the highs and lows that come with setting one (or several) long-term goals. Some say the hardest part is getting started while others say it’s staying in consistent action. For Tatiana, it’s answering the question “now how in the world am I going to accomplish this?”

Join us in this light-hearted discussion around goal setting and share your tips on staying motivated at [email protected].

Episode Notes:

• Old Rag Mountain hike

• Tough Mudder

• Spartan Race
  

“The only time we suffer is when we believe a thought that argues with what is.” – Byron Katie

You know that experience of getting sucked into a cycle of negative thoughts? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have freedom from those thoughts (the “shoulds”) that steal your happiness and peace of mind?

So did we! Then we were introduced to the magical human being that is Byron Katie, and began to fill our mindfulness toolkits with “The Work”.

Byron Katie believes suffering is created when we want reality to be different than it actually is. “The Work” teaches us how to question our thoughts in order to break free of that suffering.

Join us as we dive deeper into “The Work” and discover the power of the “Judge Your Neighbor” worksheet. What are some of the nagging “shoulds” that you’re trying to break free from? Share with us at [email protected]!

Episode Notes:

• The Work of Byron Katie - Website
• Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet - PDF
• Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet - Video

Not us! Though we sometimes judge ourselves when we do.

That’s why today’s episode is about normalizing the experience of “bad days”. Maybe that's when you’re feeling upset and frustrated about something that happened, or you’re just fed up with how life is going.

Oftentimes we feel guilty about the bad days. We think, “I should be better than this” or “I have the tools to shift my mindset, I should be able to just get over it!” Yup, there is such a thing as transformation shaming.

It's time to kick those judgmental thoughts to the curb, so join us as we share what’s behind our bad days and what supports us in getting back on track. Spoiler alert, the starting point is actively choosing to get out of the negativity swirl but sometimes that first step is a doozy. 

And that’s okay! We’ve got you - so bring your lovely, perfectly imperfect self to the episode and join the (pity) party, lol! And don't forget to send us your thoughts to [email protected].

Episode Notes:

• Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

• Transcendental Meditation

Have you ever noticed how your happiness is tied to external factors? For example, “I’ll be happy when I finally get that raise…or partner…or new job…or take that trip.”

In this episode, we share our thoughts about the pursuit of happiness vs contentment. It may sound like semantics but there is power in language.

How powerful is switching up your pursuit? Join us and determine for yourself! And then let us know at [email protected].

Episode Notes:

• Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine
• You know what that is? Growth.

Finances are a major source of stress for many of us because they have a way of exacerbating the “shoulds” in our life…which slowly chip away at our joy and peace of mind.

In today’s episode, we are here to break the mold and declare financial wellness an essential part of our self-care routine! Join us as we share our financial journeys and discover how opening up about our finances can be a freeing and empowering experience. 

We’ll share a bit about our current financial wellness practices and discover some new ones along the way. Maybe you’ll gain a gold nugget or two…so tune in and let us know your thoughts at [email protected]!

Episode Notes:

• 5 Key Ways to Practice Financial Self-Care by Sharita Humphrey

Welcome back to another episode in our self-care series!

Join us as we talk about the connection between self-care and the plans we put off for “some day”. We discuss how easy it is to talk ourselves out of trying something new and exciting, and the joy of finally honoring those desires.

What if self-care is really just a matter of giving ourselves the chance to experience those things that we’ve been dreaming about - like snow tubing or dancing?

Dust off your 80s leg warmers and share your thoughts with us at [email protected]!

Episode Notes:

• So You Think You Can Dance?
• 1980's leg warmers
• Ribbon dance streamer

Getting regular pedicures, facials, and massages are often viewed as indulgent or a luxury - which is why we often talk ourselves out of “indulging” in them. But have you noticed that you similarly quibble about carving out time for yourself to indulge in reading a book, taking a walk, or going to the gym?

Me-time doesn’t have to cost anything, yet we hedge about it just as we do about spending money on spa services.

In this episode, we continue the theme of self-care and how we often relegate our physical and mental care to the bottom of the to-do list. What if we didn’t view these self-care activities as “nice-to-haves” but instead as sacred necessities? Join us as we discuss the benefits of spending our time and money on ourselves and how important it is to fill our cups first.

Share your thoughts with us at [email protected]!

Episode Notes:

• Balian Springs

Self-care is the theme of the year for us and, apparently, setting boundaries is a healthy way to practice it! Who knew?!

Setting and communicating our limits (or boundaries) to others can be the key to our happiness and help us discover our true selves – that’s total power right there! Join us as we discover what a boundary is, how to set and maintain them, and learn an adorable song to help us remember all of it.

Share your thoughts with us at [email protected]!

Episode Notes:

• The Boundaries Song by Hopscotch
• What Are Boundaries and Why Do I Need Them? by Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW
• 6 Types of Boundaries You Deserve to Have by Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT
• The Better Boundaries Workbook by Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW
• Gabby Union’s Top Beauty Tip

From sleep routines to walking 60 miles, this episode is all about the trials and tribulations of making lifestyle changes. Join us as we discuss the source for what gets us into committed action and how treating the journey like a game keeps us from giving up along the way! If you’ve wanted to learn a “new trick” or re-teach yourself a “new” old trick, this episode is for you! Share your thoughts with us at [email protected]!

What role did you play in high school? Were you a cool kid or a nerd? Did you try to fit in or did you relish doing things your way? Wherever you fell (or fall) on the social spectrum, chances are you know what it’s like to feel different or like you don’t exactly fit in with the rest of the “normies”.

In this episode, inspired by the new Netflix show “Wednesday”, we explore the concept of being “weird”. Join us as we share our experiences being fun and quirky, and discuss how the perception of weirdness has shifted over the years.”

Reach out and share your thoughts with us at [email protected]!