Oregon Raised: A Pac NW Girl's Guide to Living Intentionally Cultivating Community

While diversity of thought and perspective is championed in society, there are occasions where some find certain thoughts, opinions, or actions challenging to understand or be around. Is it truly possible to be grateful for thoughts so diverse that they are the opposite of yours? Tune in as Rebecca and Maryann debate whether this is possible. 

As the seasons change, Rebecca and Maryann take a step back to assess some of the latest changes in their lives and discuss when self-assessment is the most beneficial for growth. 

This month Rebecca and Maryann read Trent Shelton's book Straight Up Honest, Unfiltered, As-Real-As-I-Can-Put-It Advice for Life's Biggest Challenges.  One of the lessons that resonated with them was protecting your peace.  

In today's society it is so easy to get sucked into other peoples problems, our phones, social media, news, the list goes on and on.  We can find ourselves becoming obsessed and it can create stress and negativity in your life.  Protecting your peace is a way that you can combat negativity.  In today's episode we discuss several different ways that we protect our own peace, and ways that you may be helpful to you.

This week the Oregon Raised girls talk to Leo Flowers, comedian, life coach and host of the Before You Kill Yourself podcast.  Leo is TEDx speaker, has a Masters in Counseling/Psychology and is a stand-up comedian, so he knows exactly why he's depressed.

In today's episode we chat with Leo about his own struggles with thoughts of suicide, some of the ways that life affects our mental health, and help destigmatize mental health while provide some ideas on ways that you can thrive.

Listen in as Rebecca and Maryann talk about the "Last 90 Days challenge" that kicks off October 1st! They discuss where they were at when they started their first challenge last year, successes, opportunities, and how their goals and gratitude have evolved since then. They will be sharing their new goals for the end of 2020 and asking YOU to hold them accountable!

In a last minute twist, Maryann and Rebecca change up their book club read. Discussing Nora McInerny's No Happy Endings, Maryann talks about her connection to the book and what life after your loved one has passed is really like.

In this week's Episode, Maryann and Rebecca reflect on their thoughts and feelings upon learning of RBG's death, what her death means for women now, and whether we had been complacent as she was paving the way.

The Oregon Raised Girls have had quite a few weeks with regard to their professional lives.  It's to be expected with the real estate roller coaster.  However there were a few unexpected things that happened which have lead to some transformations.  In this episode we delve into the messy unseen part of the transformation process.

This week Maryann and Rebecca continue their  conversation about authenticity by exploring how authenticity leads to freedom. 

This week, Rebecca and Maryann chat about authenticity in social media, relationships, and overcoming the fear of rejection in order to embrace their authentic selves.