Mailbag 8.0: When People Lie, Boundaries for Kids, + Toxic Family Members EP#360

Mailbag 8.0: When People Lie, Boundaries for Kids, + Toxic Family Members EP#360

It’s time for another Mailbag edition of the podcast! On these episodes, I take three listener submissions and give them tangible action steps on dealing with their current pressing issues and obstacles.

One listener wrote in expressing frustration for catching her bestie in lie after lie and not knowing #WTF to do with that? I mean… just dump the friendship? But what if she apologizes profusely and expresses how important the friendship is to her? But, a lie’s a lie, right? Maybe not.

Another listener asked about navigating a sticky family situation where all the grandparents in her son’s life are pretty much not interested in participating in his world. She has done everything in her power and now doesn’t know how to best take care of her son (and herself) and the litany of emotions that comes up around this topic. You may be a bit surprised about what my answer is for this fam. Hint: It involves giving her son a shit-ton more power.

Our final submission for this episode comes from a gal dealing with a verbally abusive sister who is also extremely nasty to their mother. Although this listener has boundaried her ass off with her sister, it pains her to watch her mom continue to be bullied. Tune in and hear one of my favorite tools to deal with the most insidious of family members.

Even if you aren’t in the exact situation as any of these Pod People, it’s highly likely you’ve had to process something similar. Have a listen and snag some serious tools for boundaries, sticking up for yourself, and dealing with not-so-honest people.

This pod explores:

  • The few times when it is NOT worth having a deep, boundary conversations with family
  • How to recognize when someone’s lie is actually not about you
  • How to teach kids to establish their own boundaries with confidence (even with other adults)
  • My favorite tool when your fam is legit #batshit cray

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Mic Check Bloopers

Mic Check Bloopers

We’re switchin’ things up this week! We needed a week off from our regular format, but we wanted to leave you with something to brighten your day. 

After years of threatening to do so, we finally decided to release a short blooper reel of our silly mic checks we do prior to recording each show. We will be back in your feed next week with a new episode, but thought you may get a kick out of this behind-the-scenes blooper track! Truly hope you enjoy!

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Necessary Rest: What It Means To Truly Restore EP#359

Necessary Rest: What It Means To Truly Restore EP#359

So… you know you need some downtime. You need some time to rest and recharge, but every time you do, that naggy, little voice in your head keeps hounding you about how lazy you are and all the things you should be accomplishing with your time. Or maybe you finally take some time to rest but your mind keeps spinning with all the things you need to accomplish and you find your “rest” is simply more time for you to ruminate on shit that stresses you out.

Sounds familiar, right? Listen, we live in a society that glorifies productivity, busyness, and accomplishment, so it’s no wonder that taking a break seems like a luxury and not a necessity. Unfortunately, our bodies aren’t wired to be such a constant state of stress and it’s likely that you’ve seen the effects of lack of rest somewhere in your life: zero energy, exhaustion, not being present with those you love, less sexual connection/desire, reaching for unhealthy vices, and perhaps even disease or other physical ailments.

So what the hell do we do about it? In this episode, I look at the common stigmas around rest, how to tap into what is truly restorative for you, and what exactly your brand of “rest and recharging” looks like. Get ready for a deep sense of relief. #yourewelcome

This pod explores:

  • The common places we totally sabotage our own rest (aka Not really resting)
  • How to examine the places you tend to bulldoze over your relaxation with to-dos, obsessive thoughts, and the never-ending “shoulds”… even during “downtime”
  • How to figure out exactly what needs attention in your life to create reprieve and what simple actions you can take to get some rejuvenation already

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5 Ways To Let Go Of Blame EP#358

5 Ways To Let Go Of Blame EP#358

Ever feel like… If only my boss wasn’t such an idiot, our workplace would be so much better. Or, if only my ex wasn’t such a douchebag, then my life would be so much easier. Or, if only our economy was better, then I’d be able to take care of my finances. Or, if only my mom wasn’t so damn irritating, I’d totally be happy.

If any of this sounds familiar, congrats, you’re totally normal. We don’t consciously decide to become blamers, but it often becomes our go-to behavior when we’re unhappy with something or someone in our lives. It’s MUCH easier to stand in blame (and we’re also conditioned to do so) than it is to search for your role in the matter. So, how does one go about letting go of blame?

In this week’s episode, I look at why we tend to immediately blame others, or things outside our control, why it’s a trap and totally ineffective, and what you can actually DO about it. And, trust… Get ready to feel a shit-ton better and massively more powerful.

This pod explores:

  • Our biological need to find the culprit and why we often turn to blame (often without realizing it)
  • Two major consequences that occur if we choose blame over self-care
  • How blame and forgiveness are related and how you can forgive and still establish boundaries
  • Journal prompt Q’s for you to pinpoint where you get blame-trapped

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6 WAYS TO START SPEAKING UP FOR YOURSELF EP#357

6 WAYS TO START SPEAKING UP FOR YOURSELF EP#357

Ever find yourself replaying a scenario or conversation of the past (like, yesterday) and wishing you would have said something different? And maybe you ruminate on it and hash out a completely new dialogue that only leaves you feeling pissed off that you didn’t speak up to begin with? Or maybe you find yourself super confident speaking up in your workplace, but you have a hellova time with your family… or spouse… or bestie.

Some of us would never “identify” as people-pleasers, but truth be told, there are numerous times when we bite our tongues out of fear of what others may think. Or the awkward-ass conversation that may follow suit. If you find yourself constantly complaining about shit your partner does, or are constantly frustrated with the behavior of Susan in Accounting, but you have yet to speak up, this pod is going to be your jam.

Whether you’re caught off-guard, need to deliver a stern boundary, or need to engage in a deep, tough conversation with someone, this pod will help you navigate your next steps. Keep in mind that when you constantly choose to stay silent, you are also choosing that everyone else’s thoughts, opinions, and needs are more important than your own. And you are far to dope for that.

This pod explores:

  • How to figure out the exact places where you need to start using your voice
  • How to figure out what specific “type” of speaking up situation you are in
  • My foolproof strategy to walk into tough interactions like a badass
  • The way our lizard brain tries to keep us “safe” by staying silent

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Understanding Emotional Intelligence – Connecting What You Feel with What You Do  EP#356

Understanding Emotional Intelligence – Connecting What You Feel with What You Do EP#356

Ever find yourself reaching out to someone or something that you know isn’t in your best interest but you can’t seem to stop yourself from doing so? Maybe it’s having a few too many drinks when you’ve been trying to quit or reaching out to an ex who is beyond bad for you. Or maybe you’ve found yourself so stressed out over your intimate relationship that you’ve thrown yourself into work so you don’t have to address the sadness and isolation you feel in your relationship.

What do all of these scenarios have in common?
Emotional intelligence.
The Oxford Dictionary defines emotional intelligence as “the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.”

Whew – great. I’ll get right on that, amiright!?

Listen, if you’re like many of us, you didn’t grow up learning how to emote freely and express the depths of your feelings without some kind of negative repercussion. Which leads to plenty of adults feeling all the feels but having no idea how to express them (thanks, Mom) and subsequently turning to booze, sex, over-working, busyness, people-pleasing, or some other behavior in hopes of quelling uncomfortable emotions.

In this episode, I look at the myriad of ways our emotions impact our lives, how to acknowledge the behaviors you typically turn to in order to shut off uncomfortable emotions, and how you can start heightening your emotional intelligence. So, you can be like, happy n’ shit.

This pod explores:

  • How your beliefs about emotions are formed as a young child (And, how that controls your life now)
  • How to view your emotions as “messaging” and find the solution in each situation
  • How to examine your unwanted behaviors (people-pleasing, perfectionism, over-working, numbing out) and find the emotional link. Because… healing.
  • How to start processing instead of reacting

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Coping with Loneliness + Lack of Motivation During Quarantine EP#355

Coping with Loneliness + Lack of Motivation During Quarantine EP#355

Listen. ⁠⠀
I don’t know ANYONE who is thriving right now. Seriously a n y o n e.
Shit is beyond crazy.⁠ Like many of us may not see again in our lifetime.
If you have been trying to operate like “business as usual” you probably need to knock that shit off.
It is NOT business as usual. ⁠⠀
⁠Nothing is business as usual. Nothing.⁠⠀

We are dealing with copious amounts of stress, massive civil unrest, loss of personal freedom, loss of safety, extreme changes in our work/financial/child-rearing/social lives, grappling with our white supremacy, and overall grieving our mutha-fuckin’ asses off. ⁠Not to mention this isolation has us lonely AF.

And if you tend to like to control things, well, it’s likely that you’ve been having one hellova time. ⁠

And what does all that grief and loneliness lead to? 
You guessed it… a severe lack of motivation. 

It’s time to stop acting like it’s business as usual. ⁠⠀
Give yourself extra time. ⁠⠀
Extra grace. ⁠⠀
Loosen up on those expectations.⁠⠀
Settle into some serious self-care. And sometimes that looks like journalling or talking to a therapist and sometimes it looks like ice cream and a Netflix binge. ⁠⠀

Now is NOT the time to judge yourself. ⁠⠀
You are doing the best you can.⁠⠀
And that looks different than 6 months ago. ⁠⠀
That’s okay.⁠⠀
We’re going to get through this. ⁠⠀

But right now… right now is the time for some serious-ass grace.

This week’s episode digs into this concept much deeper as I explore six key components you need to be aware of if you’ve been seriously unmotivated or lonely during quarantine.

This pod explores:

  • Understanding our biological needs for connection and how that is contributing to depression, sadness, and severe lack of motivation
  • How our goals need to shift and change to feel powerful during this time
  • Understanding how our sympathetic nervous system is fried and continuing to push can lead to serious illness
  • My easy-to-implement tips to usher in serious self-care, rest, and ease during this effed-up time

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Dealing with Energy Vampires EP#354

Dealing with Energy Vampires EP#354

If you took a look around you… to all of your close relationships, would they all be reciprocal? Do you have people in your world who constantly deposit into the “account” of your life or are they perpetually withdrawing? Do you ever feel like you give, and give, and give, and get nothing in return?

This episode is all about looking at your relationships through a different lens… by looking at who is and who is not contributing to your life. Have a listen and learn exactly how to identify the “energy vampires” in your life, where we usually get tripped up, and what to do about it.

This pod explores:

  • Perhaps the best metaphor EV-AH to analyze your relationships
  • Where we usually get tripped up in wanting the best from people in our lives
  • How to take an inventory of the people in your life and decide where you need to scale down
  • What “charity” has to do with the vampires in your life

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6 Ways Strong Self-Worth Affects Your Relationships Ep#353

6 Ways Strong Self-Worth Affects Your Relationships Ep#353

Recently, in one of my classes, the topic came up about how our relationships start to change as we get further and further into personal development. Sometimes you come up against some opposition from a handful of peeps in your life who don’t really love the “new, empowered you”… The “you” who is setting boundaries. The “you” who is standing up for themselves.

But… something we haven’t talked about as much on the pod is the multitude of other ways that your relationships start to change as you begin to grow and take a stand for yourself. When you start to actually believe that you’re “enough”. And, often, when you’re in the painful, murky waters of looking at all your shit, you just want to know that something good is going to be on the other side. I mean… tell me that I will love my life even if I’m setting all these boundaries… it won’t always be this hard, right? RIGHT!?

So, this week, I thought I would dig into 6 ways that a strong sense of self-worth radically impacts your relationships For. The. Better. So, you can look at this journey through the lens of what you’re gaining instead of what feels painful. Have a listen and change your perspective on this roller coaster we call Personal Growth.

This pod explores:

  • How valuing yourself changes how you address what you need in a given relationship
  • How worthiness changes how much you blame others (like, if only my mom wasn’t such a nag… )
  • How strong self-worth changes the sorts of relationships you are willing to tolerate
  • The absolute BEST side effect of cultivating your worth and self-love (Hint: It involves other badasses)

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TRUE OR FALSE: INNER CRITIC EDITION EP#352

TRUE OR FALSE: INNER CRITIC EDITION EP#352

If you’ve been involved in personal development or self-help for a while, surely you have come into some conflicting information around managing your inner critic, what that actually means, and how to really do it. Although it’s #amaze that there are so many people spreading positive messages out there, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t some seriously problematic ideas being conveyed about what it means to “successfully” contend with your inner voice.

If you’ve seen memes floating around Facebook or Insta telling you to just love and accept yourself and speaking kindly to yourself and all your problems will magically disappear, honey, you are not alone. And, it can feel downright discouraging and defeating when you actually DO start speaking kindly to yourself and the heavens don’t part and make way for unicorns giving out ice cream. In this episode, I thought it would be fun to do a little game of True or False with Mr. Smith to see if I’ve been accurately painting a realistic picture of what it really looks like to manage an inner critic on the regs.

Have a listen, play along, and see how you do on this round of ten True or False statements! You’ve got this!

This pod explores:

  • The ways in which our Inner Critics communicate with us (hint: more than one, babycakes!)
  • Why your Inner Critic changes and how to stay on top of it
  • How and when to use positive affirmations (this answer may surprise you!)
  • The next step you need to take to get this inner voice under control

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It’s time to finally believe in yourself, find that self-confidence you crave, and start living your life for YOU. So, clickety-click RIGHT HUURRR or click that image to the right to get on The List! #yourewelcome

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