Bare Minimum Babe

Bare Minimum Babe

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  • Are New Year’s Resolutions Stupid? Ep. 20

    Do you laugh and roll your eyes when you hear someone say “New year, new me?” That’s fair and one of my reactions, but there are wonderful intentions behind that statement that shouldn’t be dismissed but should be helped. Today we’re going into the history of resolutions, why people set resolutions, why and where they often fail, and a much simpler and more effective method to achieve what you set out to do.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • are resolutions a waste of time…?
    • why people most often fail their resolutions
    • how timing and mindset play a pivotal role
    • the ONE question to ask yourself if you want to succeed at your goals


    Check out the episode notes: www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/new-years-resolutions-stupid

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    RELATED EPISODES: “Are You a “Quitter?” OR Did You Change Your Mind? Ep. 19”

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  • Are You a “Quitter?” OR Did You Change Your Mind? Ep. 19

    We’re getting the definitions of “quitting,” “giving up,” and “changing your mind” all wrong. You’re making yourself feel guilty when you should instead feel energized and relieved when you “quit” something that wasn’t right for you anymore...

    In this episode we discuss:

    • the differences between changing your mind, giving up, and quitting
    • how to figure out if quitting is the right decision for you
    • how changing your mind and quitting quickly is a superpower
    • how to get rid of embarrassment, shame, and guilt when you quit something you said you would do

    Check out the episode notes: www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/are-you-a-quitter

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    34 min
  • I Failed My 2022 Goals and I’m Okay With It. Ep. 18

    Real talk, I failed my 2022 goals. BUT I'm not upset or mad at myself like I've been every year before. Why? Because of the important takeaways.

    In this episode, I share exactly what my 2022 goals were, how I failed, how I succeeded, and the lessons I'm bringing into 2023.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • looking at how we plan goals and if these ways actually helps us
    • how you can set yourself up for success with a mid-year recalibration
    • how changing your mind isn’t the same as quitting
    • how listening to your energy and body is critical to succeeding at your goals

    Check out the episode notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/I-failed-my-2022-goals

    If you liked this episode please pass it to a friend you think it could resonate with and leave a 5-star review :)

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    48 min
  • My Favorite Things & Reflections for 2022. Ep. 17

    I share the things I’ve loved in 2022 and how going into 2023, I’m working on living my life in more “flow,” instead of forcing and pushing things to work out. We talk about how finding joy and comfort in “silly” or “unproductive” activities is not a waste of time.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • how setting goals for the new year with the best intentions doesn’t mean you’ll succeed BUT it also doesn’t mean you failed…
    • it’s okay to reflect and change your goals/intentions at any time without regret or feeling like a loser
    • how normal life activities can also bring you happiness and how you don’t always need to be “hustling”
    • not judging ourselves for doing “unproductive” things if it makes us happy, reduces stress, or helps in any way

    Check out the episode notes: bareminimumbabe.com/post/favorite-things-reflections-2022

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    24 min
  • Infantilizing Women: Glittered Planners & Bright Stickers for the Win? Ep 16

    Do you get hype for a yearly planner that comes with stickers saying things like “#goals”? Probably not.

    The market is infantilizing women in search of goal journals and yearly planners with overtly childish designs, prompts, and reflections that waste our time, money, and energy on goal-setting busywork. Are we so busy color-coding and reevaluating that we’re not moving the needle..?

    In this episode we discuss:

    • how the planner and goal-setting journal market infantilizes and belittles women
    • how maybe all the self-reflection in these planners is wasting our time and making us feel worse about ourselves for what we did not do each week
    • are planners just busy work disguised as “manifesting” and “goal setting”
    • have you ever noticed that men don’t use planners…?


    Check out the episode notes at: bareminimumbabe.com/post/infantilizing-women-glittered-planners

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    35 min
  • Naming Your Inner Voice to Shut It Up Ep.15

    Thinking of your inner voice/critic as an overhyped archetype and putting a name and face to her helps you better understand what her purpose is, what her concerns are, and how to best calm her down. Question: in which ways is she overreacting to keep you safe— does she overuse control, aggressiveness, niceness, manipulation, etc.? You might not need her anymore and want her to step out of the way to make room for another voice/archetype.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • how to view your inner voice/critic as an overhyped archetype
    • how putting a name and face to your inner voice can give you better compassion and understanding for its purpose
    • how we all play roles and step into archetypes in our lives (for good or bad)


    Check out the episode notes at: bareminimumbabe.com/post/naming-your-inner-voice

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    31 min
  • Stop Belittling Yourself and Your Efforts. Ep 14

    Do you beat yourself up for avoiding or having trouble doing new or vulnerable things? Do you yell at yourself that, “this isn’t that hard, why am I overcomplicating it?!”

    But, a lot of times it IS difficult and you’re NOT overcomplicating and you’re NOT overthinking it. It’s okay to feel that a difficult thing is difficult. Belittling and berating yourself doesn’t help, it actually makes it worse and perpetuates the vicious cycle.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • how we often belittle our own feelings and experiences in a way that we would never do to others
    • how beating yourself up for “overcomplicating” things causes more damage
    • how asking “why is my inner voice being mean to me” is a question that can stop the negativity in it’s tracks
    • we all feel like an imposter when trying new and difficult things


    Check out the show notes for this episode at bareminimumbabe.com/post/stop-belittling-yourself

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    34 min
  • Gratitude journals suck and here’s why. Ep 13

    Gratitudes practices have been forced upon us and I’m over it. Sometimes things aren’t feeling great for you and being pressured to be grateful for all that you do have, can make you feel even worse with a new layer of guilt for now being a selfish, ungrateful B. That’s toxic bullsh*t right there. Don’t do that to yourself.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • the impactful difference between an active vs. passive gratitude practice
    • how comparing your life to others less fortunate is a terrible way to feel forced gratitude
    • how feeling poorly and listing things you should feel grateful for can actually make you feel worse
    • being grateful for things you’re actually grateful for, without shame or shoulds


    Check out the show notes for this episode at www.bareminimumbabe.com/post/gratitude-journals-suck-heres-why

    Please share this podcast episode with a friend if you found it helpful in some way. I’m grateful for you listening and spreading the message!

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    32 min
  • Ikigai and finding joy in cleaning dishes. Ep 12

    Hustle culture wants you to believe that if you’re not grinding towards something then you should question your value. That’s bullsh*t. Just cleaning the dishes or having a positive interaction with a family member can have a major impact on you and the others around you.

    Discussed in this episode:

    • how the Japanese concept of ikigai can help you feel more positive and purposeful
    • you have value as a human being, not just in what you’re able to produce for the world
    • accepting things that need to be done and finding peace in that saves a lot of wasted negative energy
    • everyone has struggles because it’s a fact of being a human


    Check out the show notes for this episode at bareminimumbabe.com/post/ikigai-finding-joy-cleaning-dishes

    And share this episode with a friend if you found it helpful, amusing, or relatable, in any way <3

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    29 min
  • Bipolar ii life & embodying Bare Minimum Babe. Ep 11

    I’ve decided to be overly honest about my negative feelings and how Bipolar ii plays the lead role in that frustrating movie AND how I try my best to embody my Bare Minimum Babe™ self during these depressive episodes by leaning into the roles that I value in my life. This episode is for you if you also struggle with any negative mental and emotional issues even if only sometimes because maybe you’ll feel less alone or crazy.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • understanding Bipolar ii symptoms and how to not be hard on yourself when they surface
    • struggling to invest in yourself
    • showing up for the roles that we place value on in our lives
    • how to at least maintain equilibrium in your life if you’re unable to move positively forward


    Stay tuned for next week's episode because I’m going to talk about Ikigai (the Japanese art of finding joy in daily life tasks), and how it’s SO helpful for feeling good especially when you’re mentally struggling with finding your purpose or positive energy.

    Check out the show notes for this episode at bareminimumbabe.com/post/bipolarii-life-embodying-Bare-Minimum-Babe

    And share this episode with a friend if you found it helpful, amusing, or relatable, in any way <3

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    32 min

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