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Friendships. Are. Necessary. Period. But when schedules are tight, they are many times the first to go. If you are a listener in your 30’s, this is an especially trying season with keeping and making relationships that hold true value. This also goes for releasing the guilt associated with knowing some friendships have run their course and don’t need pressure to maintain.  

Know that if you are struggling with any part of this, you are not alone. Today we bring in our own experience as well as what the research says on a topic that is crucial to every woman out there.

Resources:

Lydia Denworth Episode on Mom Brain

University of Kansas Study on Friendship

BetterHelp Counselling 10% Discount 

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Jac brings variety to the show today covering many of the topics our listeners have asked for over the past few months. She is a woman of many hats and her experience as a business woman, mother, and pilates extraordinaire are truly remarkable. Jacquelyn’s episode had us laughing and tearing up as we resonated with her words and story that will hit home for so many of you.

We do want our community to know that we will be going through Jac’s experience with infertility, loss and the emotions and thoughts that she had surrounding this chapter. If you are not in a place to hear this message, take care of your heart and take a pause on listening this week.

Xo, Amy & Abby

Resources:

Start With Why

MEET JACQUELYN

PILATES AND COFFEE WEBSITE

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Sure, self care can look like a week-long vacation and a full day at the spa. But this is not a frequent reality for most of us with tight schedules and multiple titles. In today’s episode, we go back to the basics on the simple things we need to make a priority in life. We also go into details on how we fit in the pieces that are crucial to living our best lives and what are the non-negotiables.

Ladies, this is a big reminder to fulfill your needs FIRST even with the demands of work, family, and the world pulling you away.

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This week we open up about the changes occurring in our world and the knowledge gained on systemic racism. We give our stance and what the future holds for our business and personal lives in regards to inclusion and action, both on and off camera. 

We also dive into a full discussion on the influencer world and where as consumers, we need to take control into our own hands. Where many of us fall prey to idolizing and holding the lives of those in the spotlight on a pedestal, just know there is always a story that doesn’t make the highlight reel.   

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Dr. Ashurina Ream (PsychedMommy) joins the podcast to help women feel less alone in their pregnancy and postpartum emotional health struggles. We were floored with some of the stats she brought up and how many women (and men!) are affected by mood disorders. This is an episode that will have you sinking into your own motherhood journeys and where to ask for help, preparing for the future, and when to seek a professional opinion. 

MEET DR. ASHURINA REAM 

Help for Moms and Resources for Dads

Dr. Kristin Neff

Dr. Ream’s Courses and Resources

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The money talk! If you have been following for awhile, you know how passionate we both are about women having control over their finances. This week we have financial expert, The Budgetnista, on to go through the details on what you can do today to make a difference and build financial confidence for tomorrow. 

Tiffany discusses strategies around speaking to your kids about money as well as talking through finances with your partner, especially if there have been disagreements in the past. With Covid-19 affecting so many households, she also goes into detail on where to make pivots on investing and budgeting in a hard market.

Meet TheBudgetnista

For more financial tips: TheBudgetnista.com

How to talk to your kids about money: MaliMore.com

Mint (budgeting app)

YNAB (You Need a Budget app)

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Many times, we walk through life with a plan to meet the love of our life, get married, buy a home, have babies. But very few of us imagine an affair and divorce as a piece of our puzzle. Elena speaks openly about her experience and also where she found confidence and a new beginning after the ashes. Her story on heartbreak, grace, understanding, and triumph brought on all the emotions and a new take on relationships that we have not yet had on HERself.

MEET ELENA

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“No”. It’s a word we say dozens of times a day to our children yet somehow stumble when responding to our own needs. As a follow up from last week, we dive into the graceful “no” and how it can bring power and confidence to our lives. As a people pleaser, you may be just starting this journey or you may have mastered this conversation and could give us a tip or two!

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As women, many of us are walking through life with a heavy load on our shoulders. Feelings of having too much on our plate and not enough time to complete everything. In this episode, we talk through books that have helped clarify this maxed out phenomenon but also where we can be advocates for ourselves. Where we can stand up for our needs and ask for the help that will make the mental and physical load much easier to handle.

Today’s podcast sponsor: BetterHELP.com/HERself

Books (affiliate links):

Drop the Ball: Tiffany Dufu

To Have and to Hold: Molly Millwood

All the Rage: Darcy Lockman

Maxed Out: Katrina Alcorn

Present Over Perfect: Shauna Neiquist

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: John Mark Comer

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A heavy episode full of raw emotions and real thoughts. With Abby discovering that their 3rd child will have Down syndrome, we wanted to bring in an episode to meet you where you are. The grief you have gone through and the feeling of loss that can sit on our shoulders is real. 

This episode is full of different coping strategies as well as tangible ways you can help, or ask for help, during the times we all need it most. 

Resources:

Jack’s Basket

Gigi’s Playhouse

Down Syndrome Association of WI

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