Are you ever in a conversation and someone says something to you that makes you stop and think "huh", "did they actually say that". We all have those experiences. As a step-parent I feel that I have those moments more than most because people do really say the oddest things to a step-parent, often innocently. Today I want to share some of the comments I have heard that made me scratch my head and sometimes laugh. Being a step-parent can be fun.

Leah's Likes:

Brain: Book - Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It Buy the book: https://amzn.to/2DcyJ85

Health Like: Vitamin D - it helps boost your immune system and bones among other things. Please talk to your healthcare provider before taking any vitamin, I am not a Dr. so ask them first.

Indulgence: Keto bomb - Peanut butter and dark chocolate bomb

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The needs of people going through divorce are changing. People have less time and money to spend on their legal matters and want to avoid court. Family law is changing and the services lawyers provide are changing as well making it easier for clients. This week I talk with special guests Susan Blackwell and Lisa Eisen, two family law lawyers who have changed their practice to an "a la carte" style service and their clients couldn't be happier. Listen to what they have to say about the changes and how this style of family law can help you with your divorce.

Leah's Likes:

Brain: Daily Inspirational Quotes

Get a Quote: https://www.insightoftheday.com/

Health Like: breathing - practice breathing properly for optimal blood flow and oxygen, it makes you feel great Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV4n555lQ3o

Indulgence: Shoes - a good pair of shoes completes your outfit and that makes you feel good and look good. Buy some Shoes: https://www.shoedazzle.com/

Special Guests:

Susan Blackwell

Blackwell Family Law https://www.blackwellfamilylaw.ca [email protected]

Lisa Eisen

Family Law A La Carte http://familylawalacarte.ca [email protected]

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We all have that little voice that stops us from doing things but sometimes that voice stops us from doing great things and being our true selves and realizing our greatness, especially when going through a divorce or the struggles of step- parenting. This week I talk with my special guest, my husband Jed on how to smash those limiting believes so you can find your greatness and move forward in your journey.

Leah's Likes:

Brain: Unleash the Power Within Conference, it can change your life, it helped us smash our limiting beliefs Look for Dates Near you: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within/

Health Like: Egoscue - great little exercises that are just minute to help adjust your body one small step at a time Connect to Egoscue: https://www.egoscue.com/

Indulgence: Shoe-Trees - if you love your shoes like Jed does these are a great investment. Buy the Shoe-Trees: https://amzn.to/2TYGA2E (for men) https://amzn.to/2TpZ9bN (for women)

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Every now and again you end up doing something that has such an impact on your life you will never forget it. Well last week I went to see Tony Robbins and spent 4 crazy and inspiring days with him and my husband and 15,000 people and got inspired. But there were 5 things that really resonated for me that rejuvenated my life and spirit. Listen to what they are and how I connect them to you who are going through divorce or blending families to help and inspire you too.

Leah's Likes:

Brain: Priming your brain to be in gratitude everyday.

Watch this Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXYhfy4b5Bg

Health Like: protein bars - a good snack to help keep your energy going when you can't get a meal or just need that boost

Buy the bars: https://amzn.to/2TncBNj (for US listeners)

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Indulgence: Hotels: staying in a hotel makes me feel like I'm on vacation getting pampered. This week I was at the Mayfair Hotel, Los Angeles. Beautifully renovated and rich in history.

Stay at The Mayfair Hotel: https://www.mayfairla.com

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Getting remarried is a beautiful thing, you found love again. But now that person has to parent with you. How does that happen? This week I talk about how to parent with your new spouse and what are the things to consider when adding that person in as another parent.

Leah's Likes:

Brain: Word Games and Brain Teasers - keep your mind sharp all the time.

Health Like: Quiet Time- find a time of the day that you can clear the thoughts in your head even for just one minute to help your mind and body de-stress. Find a way to have some quiet time.

Indulgence: Memory Foam Pillow- pillows can make a huge difference in how you sleep. Here is my recommendation. Buy the pillow: https://amzn.to/2Hloy3V

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Every parent suffers from guilt at some point in their life but when you are divorced that guilt is enhanced for many reason and often can change how you parent. This week I talk about how to overcome divorce guilt so you can be the parent your kids want you to be.

Leah's Likes:

Brain: Jay Shetty, amazing motivator for life.

Watch this Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItIM_cjBMy4

Health Like: Aqua Fit - one of the easier forms of exercise that is low impact with big results. Try a class in your area

Indulgence: Smoothies - delicious and a great snack or meal replacement. So many flavours and combinations. The key is a good blender. One that has a smooth option to get the chunks out and make it smooth. Here is my recommendation.

Buy the blender: https://amzn.to/2VOBuDv

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Many people call it quits on their marriage but don’t stop to think about the next steps and what their plan is. Like any big life or business venture, the ones that work best are the ones with a plan, with a focus and with a goal. Having an end goal keeps you on your path and gives you direction so you know how to better navigate the system and process, ultimately getting you to your goal. What is your end goal? This week I talk about some things to think about when looking at your end goal and what you need to get there.

Leah's Likes:

Program:

8 Steps to a Better Divorce

5 Immediate Steps Before Getting a Divorce

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Health Like: Mental Health

Good mental health keeps us thinking clearer to make better choices. Staying on task with your goals helps with mental health and your sanity. Having a calendar of your goals and the tasks to do each day keeps you focused and on the path to achieving them. Get a calendar today.

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Indulgence: Eating Out With Friends

Good food brings people together and can really lift your spirits. It helps keep relationships, gives you other people to talk to and keeps you happy and in a good mental state of mind. Find a good restaurant in your area.

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As step-parents it is common to fully immerse yourself into your step family especially to feel included and have some control. In doing this we often forget about our own lives, likes and needs and therefore feel alone and lost. In this episode I give 5 tips that will keep your interests in tact while buildings your relationships and feeling that sense of control and happiness. You can have it all and it all starts with you.

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Documentary:

Kindness Diaries

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Health Like:

Muscle strength and relief: building muscle is important to your body. It helps with your bones and posture among so many other benefits. Try some muscle exercises. You will ache so to help relieve the aches a hot water bottle is a wonderful thing to warm up and relax the muscles.

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Indulgence:

buy fuzzy blanket: https://amzn.to/2EnZuY4 buy green tea: https://amzn.to/2U2BRto

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Kids of divorce have it tough living in two homes no matter how nice you make it for them in yours. But there will usually come a time when you hear the dreadful words "I want to live with mom/dad". It's like a knife to the heart. In this episode I talk about what you can do in that situation, how to assess it and keep communication open so you maintain a relationship with your child and ease the pain in your heart.

Leah's Likes:

Book: I Do, Part 2 by Karen Buscemi

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Health Like:

Walk. Try it for 20 mins a day and it can clear your mind and calm you down. Good for heart health too.

Indulgence:

Coffee:

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Love is in the air. Valentines is a time where many show their love in extra special ways. Well we have our own special way this episode as we share the love stories from our listeners about how they fell in love after divorce. And we have one lucky winner of our date night content, listen to find out who. And to keep you feeling great throughout your day and tips on some things to do with your loved one, listen to Leah's Likes in the podcast where she gives you her top three likes of the week. Love is what keeps us going and it can happen after divorce, be open and it will fill you up.

Leah's Likes:

Book:

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey buy the book: https://amzn.to/2TFQLWn

Health Like:

Massage: massage has so many health benefits for blood flow and circulation but can also create that intimacy that you and your partner are looking for. Find a local massage therapist or for that intimate massage.

Buy soothing massage oils: https://amzn.to/2E09wys

Indulgence:

Buy Lindor Chocolate Heart: https://amzn.to/2TEqXtQ

Buy Heart Moulds: https://amzn.to/2E0apXO

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