This week, Mary Susan sits down with Trish Mong and shares reflection of their friendship, leaning into the mantra of "done is better than perfect" and that it's not about building the perfect fire, its about flipping the switch on to let the light in!

This week, Nattie is joined by her friend Jenny Henderson and they talk about the sparks we all carry, they discuss the various effects change has in life, and the beauty that can come from re-invention at any point in time.

This week, Mary Susan is on the podcast with her good friend Theresa Rhodes and they talk about the power of serving others, life after retirement, and the positive influence we can have on each other when we choose our words.

Sister, Sister! This week, Nattie talks with her little sister, Audrey Deinlein Bruetman. Audie and Nattie talk childhood dance parties, Nattie bringing Audie in as 4th grade show-and-tell, lessons learned in your 20s and 30s, role models, and the beauty of viewing life as stained glass.

Show Notes:

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Summer is here! This week, Nattie and Mary Susan laugh about high school memories, mixed tapes, 4th grade school field trips, and ways to get your household ready for summer!

This week, Nattie and Mary Susan reflect on the messy and imperfect moments of motherhood - birthdays, end of school and summer - oh my! And, how "job-sharing" motherhood lightens the load.

This week, Patricia Russo joins Nattie on A Little Happy Podcast and they talk about the evolution of self, how we can embrace change and the shakes life can bring, and the ways our histories help us pursue a softer way of living. Pat is a mystic, muse and spiritual teacher guiding women into their hearts with the journey of softening. She's a published poet, a lover of hearts and a forever student.

This week, Mary Susan and Nattie get real about how they navigate the chaotic seasons in life, the sometimes inefficient ways to ways weather the storms, and lessons learned about the beauty of shutting up and listening to those around.

This week, Nattie is joined by friend, Lindsey Hein, and they get real about making friends in new places, building community wherever you are, and the beauty that can come from loosening the grip on parenting.

This week, Nattie is joined by special guest, Marian Frick Rigsbee, LCSW, MAC. Nattie and Marian get real about therapy, the power of self-compassion, leaning into mental health strategies and Nattie picks up a few tips and tricks along the way.