In this episode Stacy and Lindsay break down why they have never HUGGED, what makes them not want to and the science behind the benefits of  hugs. They also discuss how knowing someone’s LOVE LANGUAGE can be helpful (physical touch is not their language).  Lindsay’s Mom makes a special appearance to give some surprising insight into Lindsay’s hug history.

They also explore:

-Stacy’s awkward hugging experiences.

-How knowing someone’s Love Language teaches us how they give and prefer to receive love.

-Results of their Love Language quiz.

-How you can broach the love language discussion with people in your life.

-The science behind the benefits of hugs. 

-The downside to hugging.

-How many hugs a day is considered optimal.

-The job of “professional cuddler.”

They suggest that everyone Take Two by completing the Love Language quiz and using that language to communicate your needs. Quiz linked below. And if you are moved to do so, give someone a hug! Just not Stacy or Lindsay please. 

https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language (https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language)

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In this episode Stacy and Lindsay dive into the very common issue of OVERTHINKING. They explore:
-Why overthinking happens and how it results in anxiety.

-Ways to distinguish problem solving from overthinking (ruminating).

-How a night of drinking can cause “hang-xiety.”

-The ways they have both decreased their overthinking and strategies they used to break the overthinking cycle.

-5 tools (plus a few bonus tools) for overcoming and managing overthinking. 

-Specific advice for nighttime worries. 

-How Lindsay helps her athletes reframe their worries. 

They share how they will Take Two this week to catch overthinking before it spirals and how you can implement some of the tools they find helpful. 

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Stacy and Lindsay have their very first interview with Nurse Practitioner, Med Spa Owner and Mom of 3, Danielle Oyasu. Danielle and Stacy have been on the journey of life together as great friends and in this episode reflect on Danielle’s insights on family, friendships and life as a successful entrepreneur. Tune in to hear how sliding doors, Grey’s Anatomy and dead cats have all played a role!

We break down:

-Danielle’s upbringing and how the story she told herself led to limiting beliefs that she has recently challenged.
-Why a passion for nursing was her driving force and how she manifested her career (before manifesting was a trend).
-The cat story. 
-Work-life balance struggles (Lindsay is taking notes!) and how she made a major career pivot.
-The importance of building supportive industry connections and friendships.
-How business success can impact friendships.
-The importance of boundaries and the willingness to put yourself out there without fear of judgement.

Danielle also shares how she Takes Two by using gratitude journals to focus on what is going well in her life.

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Stacy and Lindsay are excited to be back! In this episode they dive into how you can use the “Take 2” Framework to check in on your mental health daily. For years they have witnessed clients move from stuck to thriving and want to share the tools and insights that help make this shift. 

They discuss:

-How everyone has mental health and can benefit from building emotional awareness.
-The power of the pause in reacting thoughtfully and more productively.
- Unlearning patterns that cause us to operate in autopilot.
-Making a plan to deal with life’s challenges.

They explain how Take 2 can be used as an “in the moment” (Stacy having hard conversations with her kids) or “preventative” (Lindsay scrolling social media at night) tool. And as always, they offer suggestions on how you can Take 2 this week. Together we will take small steps to make big changes.

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Today Lindsay and Stacy discuss the importance of confidence as Lindsay prepares for her TEDx Talk. 

Tune in to hear:

• The impact that social media and comparison can have on confidence levels.
• How Lindsay is listening to her inner critic and suggestions for tapping into her inner cheerleader/coach.
• The importance of language and how it can shift you into a growth mindset.
• How to reframe nervous anxiety as excitement.
• Non-verbals and behaviors that support confidence.
• Why taking action is a crucial part of developing confidence. 
• The relationship between confidence and decision making.
• How creating a “Feel Good File” is a great tool for remembering past successes. 

Take 2 to build awareness of your confidence levels. Identify and leverage your strengths then make a plan to build on areas where your confidence is lacking.

UPDATE: Watch Lindsays Tedx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GpFNe2s6SQ

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Today Lindsay and Stacy discuss procrastination, its function and how to escape the procrastination cycle. Lindsay shares the ultimate procrastination story involving a passport, a drive to Minnesota and a trip to Ireland. They also share tools and tips that can help you complete tasks so you can avoid avoiding!

Tune in to hear:

The different reasons why we procrastinate.
• How to interrupt the procrastination cycle.
• The connection between perfectionism and procrastination.
• How lack of structure, routine and systems feeds the procrastination habit.
• The role motivation plays in starting a non-preferred task.
• Tips for task initiation, taking the smallest step and getting comfortable making mistakes.
• Ideas for habit stacking, the 5 minute rule and finding an accountability buddy.

Take 2 by recognizing when you are stuck in the procrastination cycle, determining what is keeping you stuck and then taking a small step towards the task you are avoiding.

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Today Lindsay and Stacy tackle friendships at all stages of life. They discuss how connection is necessary and different ways this can look. 

Tune in to hear:

• Tips for dealing with break ups and fights in elementary aged kids.
• Relational aggression, conflict and boundaries in middle school.
• Riding the waves of friendship in high-school.
• The question to ask your kids to encourage awareness of friendships that leave them feeling negative.
• Managing expectations around college friendships.
• Transitioning into young adult relationships. 
• The importance of putting yourself out there when wanting to meet people.
• The reset of friendships that parenting can bring.
• Their thoughts on social media friends. 

Then Take 2 and reflect on how you feel after being with your friends and how you are showing up as a friend.

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Today Lindsay and Stacy take a walk down memory lane and surprise each other with their 3 favorite memories of building a business together. 

Tune in to hear their stories about:

• Fights over the bigger office.
• The scary property manager that had Lindsay hiding behind Stacy.
•  Lindsay stopping Stacy from getting aggressive on TikTok.
• The “Prosecco Diaries.”
• Night meetings.
• Lindsay the waitress.
• A Surprise 50th Birthday Celebration for Stacy.
• Lindsay’s accusation.

Then Take 2 by making time to savor the little moments. Reflect on things you are proud of or memories that bring you happiness. Learn to enjoy the journey!

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Today Lindsay and Stacy discuss self love, why it can be hard and the reasons it is so important. Especially in the time we live in! They also give specific tools to help you slowly build your own sense of self love.

Tune in to hear:

• The negative consequences of not having a foundation of self love.
• How self love helps you have more meaningful friendships and healthier relationships.
• The connection between negative self talk, comparison and body image.
• Self reliance and self compassion as the basis for building self love.
• Specific practices to develop a sense of worthiness and self esteem. 
• The benefit of the best friend rule and mirror messages as tools to move you towards self compassion and love.
• A question to ask yourself to slowly shift your energy and identify your positive qualities.

Take 2 to build awareness and make small decisions that foster self love. Try one tip this week to make you feel worthy and loved, today, as you are. Notice your energy shift as you make deliberate choices in the way you speak to yourself and the stories you tell.

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Today Lindsay and Stacy explore Anxiety and outline steps to calm your mind and body when it starts to impact functioning in an unhelpful way. They also recap Lindsay’s TEDx Talk!

Tune in to hear:

• The important function of anxiety and how to know when it becomes unhelpful.
• The most common anxiety disorders; Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias and Panic Disorder.
• The importance of early intervention and why interrupting the anxiety cycle is crucial.
• Coping plans and why we need to practice coping tools when we are calm.
• A new framework for working with parents of kids who struggle with anxiety (SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions).
• Language that parents can use to help their kids start to problem solve for themselves.
• The importance of getting comfortable being uncomfortable. And how we use exposures to build resilience and gain skills.

How to:

Take 2 and become aware of your anxiety triggers and body clues, then create a coping plan to manage when anxiety is unhelpful.

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