Crazy Zen Life

Ok, that was fun. We went live at Kendra Scott! On today's episode, we check in with a CZL OG Danielle Davis from LouWhatWear.  Danielle is known for her amazing style and even huge obsession with reality TV.  Danielle helps us breakdown our current reality TV obsessions, how dating has changed since 2007, and how maintaining those friendships in your 30's.  This is a super fun episode!  Enjoy!

Danielle Davis- Lou What Wear

Hold my wine, it's about time we chat about some topics that are plaguing our minds at CZL. Do you ever sit back and think about all of the dumb sh*t we say that really doesn't make sense.  The grandfathered idioms that we all use but scratch your head when you think about it.  Also, you know that voice in your head? That one that you hear every step of the way as you make your way through your day. We discuss our inner monologue and why we find it peacefull to have mental meetings often.  Stay 'til the end as we ask a very polarizing question that you may want to weigh in on.  Happy Monday, zen friends! 

Also....

Don't miss our live event coming up in Louisville on February 13th.  Click the link below, bring your friends, let's enjoy some bubbles and bling!

https://galentineslou.splashthat.com/      

We always love a guest that we can share a cocktail with.  Meet Rich Finck, of Kentucky Straight Ice. Rich is on a mission to provide a premium ice experience for every cocktail connoisseur.  Join us as we chat with Rich about the genesis of his business venture, why the clarity of your ice is also part of the drinking experience, and what he has in store for this really cool company. 

http://www.kentuckystraightice.com/

AND......for all of the zen friends in Louisville, don't forget to mark your calendars for our live event at Kendra Scott on Feb. 13th.  We have a ton of fun Galentine's giveaways plus a live recording at the store!  See you there!

https://galentineslou.splashthat.com/

Self-sabotage can come in many shapes and sizes.  These behaviors can be toxic to your life, goals, and the relationships that you hold sacred.  Today, we take a look at the inner workings of sabotaging behavior and how to get to the root of it.  We also pinpoint ways to ground yourself when toxic behaviors arise and different mindsets that may be useful.  CZL is committed to talking about tough topics to the best of our ability. We are not professionals by any means.  Self-sabotaging can be associated with other toxic behaviors such as depression and addiction.  If you feel that you need to seek professional help, please do not hesitate to seek the assistance you need.  Be well, Zen Friends! 

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On today's episode, we do a little CZL check-in and discuss what we have been obsessing over lately.  We also chat about the increase of the imposter syndrome in our society and then the immense need for validation. Social media and high expectations have created a higher than average craving for likes, comments, and external validation.  Today we jump right into what kinds of imposter syndrome you may see in yourself and different ways to break away from the need for external validation. Don't Forget, Zen Friends!!! We have another live event coming up on Feb 13th at Kendra Scott in Louisville KY.  Cocktails and styling from 6-8 pm and Danielle Davis from LouWhatWear will be our co-host.  She will join us as we weigh in on tough topics like problems women experience in female relationships and the fun ways you can celebrate Galentines Day. 

Articles mentioned in todays episode:

https://psychcentral.com/news/2020/01/02/luxury-items-may-elicit-imposter-syndrome-in-some-consumers/152906.htmlhttps://psychcentral.com/news/2020/01/02/luxury-items-may-elicit-imposter-syndrome-in-some-consumers/152906.html

https://www.fastcompany.com/40421352/the-five-types-of-impostor-syndrome-and-how-to-beat-the

This is one of our most highly anticipated guest returns.  Zen friends, please welcome back to Barrett Gargala.  This time she is joined in the studio with her father, Nick Gargala.  You first met Barrett on Ep#68, as she recounted her battle with addiction. Barrett's story covered her relapse and how the love and acceptance of her family were instrumental in her seeking the help she needed. It was one of our most powerful episodes to date, so it only seemed appropriate to have her again to answer the question--- what's next?  Since Nick Gargala (aka Papa G) is over 30 years sober and was such a pivotal roll in Barrett's story, we wanted to have him on to help shed light on how he coped with Barrett's struggle with addiction.   Today's episode is an emotional story of Papa G's road to recovery, addiction through the eyes of a father, and how Barrett plans on sharing her story to empower others.  The path of healing is long and messy.  Enjoy the show. 

Barrett's IG: @bgargala

Louisville Recovery Location website: https://www.recoveryresourcehub.org/community/louisville

Y'all, its real!  CZL made it to 100 episodes and Brittany and Shannon are here to chat about it.  Let's be real, there have been some powerful stories shared in the CZL closet along with lots of laughs and tears.  Today, the ladies take a trip down memory lane recalling some of the highlights of the last 100 episodes as well as paying homage to the very first recording.  Listen in as Brittany and Shannon review all of the ups and downs that made this podcast tick.  The ladies also share a few CZL stats, where this zen train is heading, and why these ladies have big dreams in this crazy zen life.  

Feel free to take a trip down memory lane and download any of the episodes mentioned in today's podcast. (Yes, we know there were a lot of episodes mentioned) As always, thank you so much for being here. 

We did it! We recorded LIVE from MOXY in Louisville, Ky.  Now, you get to hear all of the fun.  We are truly thankful to Moxy for giving us this opportunity to bring our zen friends into this space and chat about some inappropriate things.  Tune in today as we chat about the behavior you only have in a hotel and why Die Hard is the best holiday movie.  

Can we all agree that being inconvenienced is a bitch but an essential part of life? Today we pop in and discuss all of the things that have been happening in our little area of the world.  We also touch on the lack of social awareness around headphones and the waiting room and how that might inconvenience your fellow humans. We also dive into the theory of being inconvenienced and how today's society is formated to prevent disturbances for us- but at what cost? This fun download also has all of the info you need for our LIVE event coming up Dec. 17th in Louisville.  So if you're in town we would love to see you there. Click the link below for more info.

 CZL Live Event at Moxy Downtown Louisville

On today's episode, we chat with Soozie Eastman, executive director of Louisville Film Society and documentary filmmaker.  Soozie recently released her first documentary feature, "Overload: America's Toxic Love Story." 

Websites: 

Overloadfilm.com 

https://cleanergreenerme.com/

*you will find the app she mentions on this website