Growth Where Planted

By Breonna B.

We explore common life experiences, prune ourselves from the pain, and harvest the lessons. Every week, I'll share personal experiences, tips and resources I use to continue to grow from them. Let'

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How many episodes does Growth Where Planted have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

Growth Where Planted episodes:

November 29, 2021Coping With Constant Evolution: Friendships
Human connections shift and change all the time. Knowing how to identify and address those shifts can allow you to strengthen your self-awareness, respect and maturity. Has your friend group changed and you’re not sure how to manage the change? Tune in!
Change is inevitable
My friendship journey

Observations and Learnings

How to identify When a friendship has changed and why

Focus on what changed vs. what went wrong

Accepting the things you can not change

Creating friend categories

Communicating your needs
Tweetable Quotes:
“True friendship comes when the silence between two people is comfortable.” - David Tyson
Resources:
Never Unfriended by Lisa Jo Baker
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November 22, 2021Juggling Act: Processing Life Imbalances
Life is a balancing act. Learning when and how to rebalance is vital for our success and happiness. Throughout this episode, we’ll be discussing how to work through those moments in life when things feel off and place yourself in the position for a lasting shift in the positive direction. I’m sure we can all relate so stay tuned.
The Juggling Act
Getting Caught Up In The Routine of Life

The Importance of Resetting

Story Time

Framework For Checking In & Resetting

Protecting Your Peace

Journaling

Self-Care and Accountability

Resources and Close
Tweetable Quotes:
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin
“Your peace and happiness as non-negotiable. ” - Breonna B
Resources:
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza

Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way by Judy Ho
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15min
November 15, 2021It’s Not Working: Identifying & Exiting A Toxic Relationship
Let's get real about unhealthy relationships and how to safely make the transition to a more peaceful environment. Take a moment to take a listen!
Unhealthy relationships

The Importance of Exiting Unhealthy Relationships

Story Time

Dissecting and classifying an important relationship

The Importance of Me Time

Creating a support system of safety

Creating an exit plan
Tweetable Quotes:
“Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles, and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters.” - John Mark Green
“ There is always a way out.” - Breonna B.
Resources:
Freedom From Toxic Relationships: Moving On from the Family, Work, and Relationship Issues That Bring You Down by Avril Carruthers

https://www.thehotline.org/
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26min
November 08, 2021 Take a Timeout: Self-Care
This episode is about discussing self-care and the importance to carve out time to invest in you. Be sure to check it out!
Self-Care
The Importance of Prioritizing Self- Care
Story Time
Dissecting Your Understanding of Self-Care
Your self-care education
What has prevented you from prioritizing your self-care?
Are you waiting for permission to invest n yourself?
Reframing self-care
Establishing boundaries
Resources and Close
Resources for this episode
See links below
Final words/Announcement
Tweetable Quotes:
“A healthy self-love means we have no compulsion to justify to ourselves or others why we take vacations, why we sleep late, why we buy new shoes, why we spoil ourselves from time to time. We feel comfortable doing things which add quality and beauty to life” - Andrew Matthews
“Guilt is not a tool of self reflection, it’s a debilitating net of confusion and one sided perception.” - Breonna B
Resources:
10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story by Dan Harris
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November 01, 2021 The Release & Reset: Healing From Life Changes
Life is full of unexpected changes. Sometimes those changes can knock us off of our feet and confused on how to move forward. Having a process for healing after those moments can create a space of natural recovery and personal understanding. Be sure to tune in!
Healing - [00:01 – 03:30]
Healing
The Importance of Understanding Life Changes and Recovery
Story Time
Reflecting on major life events and how to reach recovery - [03:42 – 100:00]
Think about a major life change and what emotions come up
Word association, describing and dissecting the themes around the event
Every event in life serves a purpose, negative or positive
The importance of working with a mental health professional
Minimizing trigger exposure
Journal as you reflect
Resources and Close - [10:00- 11:59]
Resources for this episode
See links below
Final words/Announcement
Tweetable Quotes:
“Trauma is personal. It does not disappear if it is not validated. When it is ignored or invalidated the silent screams continue internally heard only by the one held captive. When someone enters the pain and hears the screams, healing can begin.” - Danielle Bernock
“You can not heal in the same space that hurt you. ” - Breonna B
"As you're going through your healing journey or just reflecting on what you've been through, it's going to be important to minimize exposure, to known triggers as you work to recover.” - Breonna B.
Resources:
It Didn’t Start With You by Mark Wolynn
The Power of Letting Go by John Purkiss
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July 19, 2021 The Release & Reset: Healing From Life Changes
Life is full of unexpected changes. Sometimes those changes can knock us off of our feet and confused on how to move forward. Having a process for healing after those moments can create a space of natural recovery and personal understanding. Be sure to tune in!
Healing - [00:01 – 03:30]
Healing
The Importance of Understanding Life Changes and Recovery
Story Time
Reflecting on major life events and how to reach recovery - [03:42 – 12:57]
Think about a major life change and what emotions come up
Word association, describing and dissecting the themes around the event
Every event in life serves a purpose, negative or positive
The importance of working with a mental health professional
Minimizing trigger exposure
Journal as you reflect
Resources and Close - [12:59 – 15:22]
Resources for this episode
See links below
Final words/Announcement
Tweetable Quotes:
“Trauma is personal. It does not disappear if it is not validated. When it is ignored or invalidated the silent screams continue internally heard only by the one held captive. When someone enters the pain and hears the screams, healing can begin.” - Danielle Bernock
“Sometimes even dangerous experiences in life present themselves to help you more easily identify when a situation is dangerous and or unhealthy.” - Breonna B
"As you're going through your healing journey or just reflecting on what you've been through, it's going to be important to minimize exposure, to known triggers as you work to recover.” - Breonna B.
Resources:
It Didn’t Start With You by Mark Wolynn
The Power of Letting Go by John Purkiss
If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms.
Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted
Give yourself more room to grow, check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/
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July 12, 2021The Mindset of Money : Budgeting Like A Pro
Welcome back to another episode, Growth Where Planted. Today, we are joined by none other than David Mulonas to talk about managing your finances better and budgeting like a pro.
David provides a refreshing view on personal finance with a side of humor. He also shares offbeat current events and real-life experiences. He and his producers crack jokes while also diving into financial literacy and success. This podcast finds the perfect balance between having a laugh and getting down to business.
David is a published author and accomplished corporate project manager in the IT field. His book I'm Not Flipping Burgers When I'm 70! explores personal finance, budgeting, homeownership, and investing for the future. David also launched a project called the Personal Finance Squad, in which he offers guidance on all areas of budgeting and achieving financial freedom.
You don’t want to miss this episode, so stay tuned!
Budgeting Like A Pro - [00:01 – 05:34]
Insight into the episode.

Introduction to our guest, David Mulonas.

Background and Passion.

The importance of budgeting.

Society facts on budgeting.

A hidden epidemic in this country.
The Positive Mindset of Money - [05:35 – 17:09]
David shares his story with money.

How he builds his way of thinking with money

The mindset of money.

Life is a collective piece of things.

The value of working hard and being smart.

David’s first formal introduction to budgeting.

David shares his biggest mistakes and learnings along the way.

Final realization.

You have to care; if you don’t, you won’t do it.
Managing Good Debt - [17:10 – 25:30]
Debt to income ratio.

Managing the good debt.

Understanding assets and liabilities

The financing and debt strategy.
Resources and Close - [25:31 – 27:51]
Budgeting App resources for this episode

See links below

Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Take away the material side of things when you are just starting out.” - David Mulonas.
“Unless something happens to you catastrophically, there is no reason for you to have a credit card debt.” - David Mulonas.
“It’s not frugality, but understanding what you have with the money to make good choices with it.” - David Mulonas.

Resources:
Mint Intuit Budgeting App

Good Budget App

David’s Budget Worksheet Templates

You can follow David on Linkedin, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, and Facebook. Be sure to check out his Youtube and visit his website at www.somethingonmymind.net.

If you want to support what we do here, then SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and Leave a REVIEW on all major podcast platforms.
Connect and Follow me on Instagram: @growthwhereplanted
Give yourself more room to grow; check out the previous episodes on our website http://growthwhereplanted.love/.
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28min
June 28, 2021 Overthinking or Oblivious: Self-Awareness
Being self-aware requires balance. A balance of personal escape and accountability. Maintaining that balance can allow for personal growth, healthy relationship and personal peace. We could all learn a thing or two, so keep listening.
Self-Awareness - [00:01 – 03:13]
Self-awareness
Internal & External Awareness
Story Time
Understanding and improving your internal awareness and - [03:13 – 07:43]
Rate your level of awareness
Would you consider yourself as a forgiving person? To yourself as well?
How do you receive advice or feedback? Just from people close to you?
Do you find difficulty apologizing? Do you apologize frequently for everyday actions?
Create an honesty circle
The importance of working with a mental health professional
Journal to process through common fears
Resources and Close - [07:44 – 08:34]
Resources for this episode
See links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Find out who we are and do it on purpose” - Dolly Parton
“Being self-aware requires balance. A balance of personal escape and accountability.” - Breonna B
"Create an honesty...two to three people that you trust that can give you the real, the truth and not truth to hurt you, not using truth as a weapon, not taking jabs at you, but being very clear with you about who you are as a person from their vantage point.” - Breonna B.
Resources:
The Surprising Truth About How Others See Us, How We See Ourselves, and Why the Answers Matter More Than We Think by Tasha Eurich
The Self-Awareness Podcast by Aaron Dodge
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9min
June 21, 2021 Boundaries In The Bedroom: Sexuality
Welcome back to another episode Growth Where Planted. Today we are joined by none other than Rebecca Lowrie. During this episode, we’re exploring how to listen to your body and create a safe space in the bedroom. You don’t want to miss this episode, so stay tuned.
Boundaries and Consent - [00:01 – 12:33]
Insight into the episode
Introduction to our guest, Rebecca Lowrie
Background
Definition of Boundaries
Importance of Establishing Boundaries
Story Time
Diving Into the Challenges of Establishing Boundaries
Learning Full Bodied Responses - [12:44 – 20:16]
Acceptance of where you are:
What was your introduction to sex?
How would you rate your overall boundary setting skills 1-10?
With your partner, are conversations about sex open?
Leveraging Therapy to Unpack Struggles with Consent
Learning and Practicing Full Bodied Yes, Nos and Maybes
Resources and Close - [20:18 – 22:12]
Resources for this episode
See links below
Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
"You have the right to feel comfortable and respected in every aspect of your life. Especially in the bedroom.” - Breonna B.
"Know that you matter, your thoughts and feelings matter, your sexual needs and wants matter, your sexual boundaries and sexual health matter. -That is the definition of sexual empowerment." - Miya Yamanouchi
“If you don't know that you have bodily authority, and if you don't know how to express your boundaries, it's going to lead to some trouble and trauma and upset for sure.” - Rebecca Lowrie
“[It's] our absolute God given right to say yes or no to what happens to us and how we express ourselves.” - Rebecca Lowrie
Resources:
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
101 Meditations for Life, Business and Bedroom Success
You can follow Rebecca on Instagram. Be sure to check our her podcast and visit her website.
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22min
June 14, 2021The Balance of Disappointment and Trust : Honesty
Living in the full breath of honesty can be difficult. In this episode of Growth Where Planted Podcast, we’ll be talking all about Honesty.
Honesty - [00:01 – 02:20]
What is Honesty?
Trustworthy

Loyal

Fair

Sincere

Story Time
Gravitating Towards a life of authenticity and honesty - [02:21 – 0:0]
What does honesty mean to you?
What’s your example of honesty?

Your example of living in the truth

Identify people in your life who are unapologetically themselves and honest
Have conversations and learn from them

The importance of being you!

Understand that being honest may not work for everyone and that’s okay
Resources and Close - [06:39 – 07:45]
Resources for this episode
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Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“If there is one lesson I've learned from failure and success, it's this. I am not the outcome. I am never the result. I am only the effort. - Kamal Ravikant
“Disappointment and building upon trust are two key elements to honesty that can allow you to live unapologetically, and build genuine relationships.” - Breonna B
“Be mindful of how honesty can be used as a weapon.” - Breonna B
“Avoiding living in your truth is a self-sabotaging behavior.” - Breonna B
“You should never stop being you!” - Breonna B
Resources:
Radical Honesty: How to Transform Your Life by Telling The Truth - Brad Blanton

Living The Truth: Transform Your Life Through the Power of Insight and Honesty - Keith Ablow MD
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FAQs about Growth Where Planted:

How many episodes does Growth Where Planted have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.