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Michelle attends a family wedding in NorCal and Dante goes to Hoopfest in Spokane, WA. In this episode, they discuss how much of an impact agriculture has on the environment, can they get "reduce, reuse, recycle" trending, how Dante took an interest in gardening, starting their Meatless Monday journey, and more!

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References:

https://www.worldwildlife.org/industries/sustainable-agriculture#:~:text=Agriculture%20is%20the%20leading%20source,in%20the%20environment%20for%20generations.

https://www.worldwildlife.org/industries/beef

Ever wonder how the fashion industry is bad for the environment? It is expected that the textile industry will continuously rise exponentially and much of the waste contributes to landfill and negatively impacts the environment. What steps do you take to reduce your carbon footprint while being able to stay true to your personal style?

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References:

https://hmgroup.com/sustainability/circularity-and-climate/materials/#:~:text=Our%20materials%20goals,30%25%20recycled%20materials%20by%202025.

https://www.prettygreenlily.com/how-to-know-fashion-brand-sustainable/

https://goodonyou.eco/what-is-fast-fashion/

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/waste-is-it-really-in-fashion/#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20garments%20produced,is%20landfilled%20or%20burned%20globally

https://goodonyou.eco/textile-dyes-pollution/

Welcome to season 4, episode 1! Dante and Michelle introduce their new segment "Taste Buds" where they try food and beverages for the very first time. It's also Dante's birthday week and he's mentally preparing to host his birthday BBQ. One of his dreams is to own a plant nursery and he’ll be hosting his first ever plant sale in July - stay tuned if you are in the Seattle area and come visit us! One of his wishes is to get more people gardening – It’s just one way he’s passionate about making a positive impact on the environment. What are some things you do that impact our environment and how can we all be more environmentally friendly?

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have you ever felt like someone or something keeps holding you back from getting to the next level? Sometimes we don't realize that we can be the greatest thing that holds us back from accomplishing something amazing in life. Listen as Dante and Michelle point out where they hold themselves back and what do they focus on to make sure they can progress towards their set goals!

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In this episode Dante and Michelle talk about generational trauma, particularly their personal experiences growing up in the FIlipino culture. How can we be more aware of the trauma passed down to us? For those who are parents, are we unknowingly passing our trauma onto our children? How can we break the curse of generational trauma moving forward? Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can also contact us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @lifeinipodcast to stay up to date.

Resources:

"How Intergenerational Trauma Impacts Families" by Gina Ryder and Taneasha White"What Happened To You" by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry

Have you ever felt like your relationships never met your expectations? Someone's expectations of love can be misguided by other people's depiction of romance. Our first impression of romance usually comes from movies or other people's experiences. Sometimes our expectations don't match our reality and that's okay. Tune in as Dante and Michelle go over how they've come to terms with realistic romance. You can also contact us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @lifeinipodcast to stay up to date.

As we all get older and busy, some relationships with friends can fall off. In order to keep true and strong bonds with friends, have you reflected on the type of friend you are? Are you a good friend? Are you a bad friend? How do you "show up" for your friends? Dante and Michelle talk about what being a good and bad friend looks like and friendships that were challenged along the way.

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As we get older, we have this transition of roles between the parent and child. Sometimes life hits us so fast that we forget to slow down and cherish the moments we have with our parents. How do you plan on building better relationships with your parents and what are some obstacles you face? Tune in to hear how Dante and Michelle break down their relationships with their parents and how they plan on making stronger connections.

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Find out why Dante and Michelle haven't recorded in about 2 months and what they've been up to! Both did some traveling and Michelle has some very exciting news to share. In this episode, they talk about "feeling" old even though they are only in their 30's. Are we young in essence? What does it mean to be youthful? And how are we holding onto our youthfulness?

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If you are contemplating whether to go to college or not, this episode is for you. Dante and Michelle talk about their college education route and what they would have done differently. They answer questions such as: Do they regret going to college? How can you figure out if college is the right route fo you? If you do decide to go to college, how can you make the best out of your college experience?

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