In this episode, Mary and Karen have a conversation about nicknames. Some nicknames we like, some we don’t like and some depend on who is using it. Here are the takeaways:

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Mary and Karen sit down for a chat with Jen Randazzo. Jen is the author of a children’s book called F.R.O.G. which stands for Fully Rely on God. It’s a sweet story about a Philadelphia-area nun, who is now 89 years old. She carries a little glass frog to remind her to fully rely on God. and passes this message on to the young children she teaches. Take a listen.

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Karen and Mary meet with Celine McGee, founder of The Compliment Squad! Celine's mission is to spread smiles, kindness & human connection one compliment at a time, which is very similar to the mission of Communicate Kindly--to transform the world one conversation at a time. Be sure to share this episode with friend, rate and review!
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Karen and Mary welcome Mary's dear friend, Joe Farrell the priest. Father Joe Farrell and Mary met when they were in high school and have been friends for over forty years. And now, Joe holds the global role of Vicar General of the Order of St. Augustine, the second highest office in the Augustinian order serving over 50 countries throughout the world. Fr. Joe joins the podcast from his residence in Rome, Italy for a conversation about communicating kindly with two simple words - "you're welcome".

Here are the takeaways:

And be sure to check out Mary and Karen's Instagram posts promoting this episode @mary.feldman and @mommccormick. You’ll see the picture that Karen talks about in this episode of her with Joe at Mary's wedding in 1996. Good times.

In this episode, you’ll meet Mary and Karen's bestie, Lisa, and you’ll be reintroduced to Kathleen, who joined them on episode 5 of Communicate Kindly The Podcast with a conversation about The Four Agreements. If you haven’t heard it, be sure to go back and take a listen. Mary, Lisa, Kathleen spent a great girls weekend in Washington DC and had a conversation with Karen about the importance of spending time away with friends.

Karen and Mary return from a spring break with a brand new episode to chat about something they've both dealt with their entire lives -- anxiety.

Mary and Karen talk about righteous anger and specifically about Karen’s anger around a situation regarding the care of her elderly mom.

Here are the takeaways from this episode:

Please let us know your thoughts and share your suggestions on how you might handle something like what Karen’s going through. You can reach out on Instagram @mommcormick or @mary.feldman - we love voice messages that we can share or you can send us an email at [email protected]. Please be sure to share, rate and review!

This episode is in honor and memory of Mary's Mom, Peg, on what would have been her 98th birthday. Karen and I talk about her, her legacy and what the grieving process has looked like for both of us.

Let us know your thoughts and share your experiences with grief. We really believe these conversations can help all of us to feel less alone. Share your comments on Instagram, Facebook, or send a direct message. There are lots of ways to let us know your thoughts as we put out this content with the mission to transform the world one conversation at a time. And please be sure to rate, review and share the podcast. It helps so much.

Don't forget that Mary is available for one on one coaching if there is a particularly difficult conversation that you’re navigating or if you just need some coaching in your life. You can schedule a free clarity call at communicatekindly.com. 

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Mary and Karen spent last weekend with their other besties, Gail and Lisa. They had a great time reconnecting and after having a few meals together, Mary had to ask Karen to explain her method of ordering in restaurants.

Here are the takeaways from this week's episode:

Mary and Karen love hearing YOUR takeaways from each episode so please share your comments on Instagram, Facebook, or send a dm. There are lots of ways to let them know your thoughts as they put out this content with the mission to transform the world one conversation at a time. And please be sure to rate, review and share the podcast. It helps so much.

Don't forget that Mary is available for one on one coaching if there is a particularly difficult conversation that you’re navigating or if you just need some coaching in your life. You can schedule a free clarity call at communicatekindly.com. 

Mary & Karen are joined by Mary's husband, Todd, for a discussion about finding joy in the small, every day moments that we often overlook. Be sure to listen until the end for an entertaining follow up to the conversation.