I was always scared of being the difficult one, to not be liked. I was terrified of someone being wrong about my potential, my intentions, or my heart. But you know what I learned, striving to be understood is a trap. Being liked is a cage. The moment I stopped trying to correct everyone’s version of me was the moment I found myself. Today, we’re talking about the radical power of being the 'villain' in someone else's story. We’re talking about why your reputation is a tax you no longer have to pay, and why the most dangerous person in the room is the one who can look a room full of critics in the eye and say: 'You’re wrong about me, and I’m okay with that.'

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In this episode, we’re officially resigning from the "Having It All" club to finally enjoy the party we’re already at. We’re diving into why chasing a mythical perfect life where you can be all the things to everyone all the time, including ourselves is not attainable.  Since comparison is the thief of joy, we’ll show you how to lock your mental doors, and stop letting someone else’s highlight reel ruin your Tuesday. We’re swapping the "more, more, more" mantra for a healthy dose of gratitude, finding the magic in the messy middle of our careers and personal journeys. Join us as we celebrate the "Power of Enough" and realize that a full heart is much lighter to carry than a "perfect" life.

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Dust off your Discman and grab a handful of Gushers, because we’re taking a trip back to the decade of flannel, dial-up tones, and the ultimate freedom of being "unreachable." In this episode, we reminisce about a time when our biggest stress was keeping a Tamagotchi alive and the peak of high-tech was a translucent touch tone phone. We explore the unique magic of the 90s—that sweet spot of analog childhood and digital adolescence where "playing outside" meant staying out until the streetlights came on. We’re officially declaring the 90s as the "Enough" decade: we didn't need 10,000 followers when we had three best friends and a shared box of Pizza Hut. Join us for a hit of pure nostalgia as we celebrate the grit, the neon, and the glorious simplicity of growing up in the 1990s.

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Has alcohol been affecting you differently lately? When you have more than a couple drinks, do you feel like you were hit by a bus? Is it keeping you from reaching your goals? Are you more irritable after drinking? Us too but there are reasons why. We are discussing why consuming alcohol during perimenopause and menopause is different and how our hormones and body composition affect our ability to metabolize it. Some days you just want to have those glasses of bubbles, but pay for it later. We are chatting about our refined relationships with alcohol and why sometimes we still give in to the temptation.

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Manifestation is often dismissed as "wishful thinking," but in this episode, we strip away the fluff. We’re looking at manifestation through the lens of psychological readiness and energetic alignment. We explore the hard truth: you don’t manifest what you want; you manifest what you believe you deserve. This episode is a roadmap for clearing the mental clutter of the past to make space for a high-value partnership.

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The power of positive self-talk and self-love is more than just a trend; it is a physiological rewiring. By shifting your internal dialogue, you move from a state of chronic stress and defense to a state of growth, resilience, and emotional stability. Standing up for ourselves starts with how we talk to ourselves, that little voice that either says we can or we can’t achieve what we want. 

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While Valentine’s Day focuses on romantic love, Galentine’s Day (celebrated on February 13th) has evolved into a cultural moment for honoring the "platonic soulmates" in our lives. This episode explores why female friendships aren't just a social luxury; they are a necessity. We move beyond the brunch aesthetics to discuss the deep, gritty, and transformative power of women showing up for women.

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In the spirit of the season of love, we are kicking off February with how to understand your love language and what you need to give and receive what your heart and soul needs. The concept of Love Languages comes from relationship counselor Dr. Gary Chapman. It describes the different ways people express love and feel loved. Understanding your love language and those of people close to you, can significantly improve: communication, intimacy, and emotional satisfaction in relationships. Today we are sharing some important details about these five love languages, how they show up and how to communicate what you need in order to feel loved and cared for.

• Love Languages Quiz: https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes 

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We are diving into our first Bubbly Book Club and discussing The Anxious Generation - How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. This book has sent ripples across the parenting world, it’s being highlighted by major media outlets and we can now see why. We are going to chat through what stood out to us, how it’s reshaped our thinking about screens and how to parent our children and even how we foster a relationship with technology. If you have a chance to read it, we’d love to hear your thoughts, send a note or comment on the episode.

• The Anxious Generation - How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness https://amzn.to/3NmYN7c
• Screens, Stress, and Struggling Kids—Jonathan Haidt Breaks It Down https://youtu.be/W648j-oG-8Y
• Next Bubbly Book Club: 
  • Flip the Table: The Everyday Disruptor’s Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change by Angelica Johnson https://amzn.to/3L8vVz5 

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Join us for part two of our discussion with Dr. Lauren DeCicco, a subject matter expert in nervous system regulation and doctor of holistic physical therapy as we dive deeper and discuss practical ways to incorporate strategies to achieve self regulation and start to reprogram our nervous system, especially during our body’s healing process. She shares some practical ways we all can start incorporating self-regulation into our daily lives.

Our nervous systems need your support to function at its optimal level, especially if you have been in a state of constant overload, if you have an injury or are experiencing pain and discomfort. You don’t want to miss this episode, your nervous system will thank you!

• Dr. Lauren Decicco Website:  www.drlaurendecicco.com
• Vagus Nerve Stimulator: https://hoolest.com/products/verelief-prime-2024?sca_ref=9327701.qbCj8h1sJ6UQCZ (or use code DRLAURENDPT)

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