Trying Matters

Today our topic is “people pleasing”! I totally believed that I was not someone who partook in the art of “people pleasing”; however, I have recently come to learn that some of the misery I experience is self-inflicted through people pleasing tendencies. We hear it all the time “Don’t be a pushover” or “I’m a people pleaser,” and so on. But why are we doing this? How do we stop doing this? How do we recognize when we are doing this? In this episode, I am telling you about my learning moment and giving you steps to help identify and stop “people pleasing.” We need to start being honest and true to who we are and what our priorities are in life; that’s the key to loving our lives and not feeling so much dang guilt and anxiety! But, don’t worry, I explain all of that and more in this episode! I hope it’s super helpful to you, and I can’t wait to hear what you think!

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As you all know, this podcast is a real talk, no BS podcast. The purpose of this podcast is to learn how to listen to ourselves and go after what truly lights us up and tune out the noise of what the world around us says. Last week, I decided not to record and publish an episode. In this week’s episode, I'm opening up about why I reluctantly decided to take a pause from the podcast for a week. As always, I'm super open and honest about the challenges, fears, and internal self talk surrounding my decision to hold off for a week. If you’re indecisive, feel like you’re hard on yourself, or have a difficult time balancing the many roles you hold as a woman, this episode is for you! I hope you love it; I know I felt extremely aligned sharing it!

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Episode 25!! We’re continuing the mini series of “Doing More of What We Love Challenge.” After 1 week of doing more of what I love and implementing more mindfulness, I’m beginning to learn more about myself and some true gems from focusing on the fun/good. If you aren’t familiar with mindfulness, don’t worry I explain what it is in this episode and tie it into the “fun” we are challenging ourselves to engage in. If you’ve been following along with this series/challenge, this is the highs and lows of my experience: the pitfalls of multitasking, letting go of unnecessary pressures, spreading joy and gratitude, saying no to over commitment, and so much more! I hope you gain something from hearing about it, and of course, I'd love to hear about your experience as well if you're in on the challenge, so don’t forget to text FUN CHALLENGE to 985-273-0829, and add your favorite emoji!

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This week’s episode is building on last week’s intro to the “Doing More of What We Love Challenge!” This week, I’m giving you tangible steps to actually do more of what you love daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and of course on the bucket list! I’m walking you through how to organize the activities you love into categories that will actually push you to do more of the activities/hobbies you love. I, of course, am doing it right along with you in real time, so don’t forget to join the text group for the challenge so we can connect as we challenge ourselves to do more of what we love! Can’t wait to create the lives we’ve been dreaming of through this with you!

Text FUN CHALLENGE to 985-273-0829, and add your favorite emoji!

Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode, and of course, if you love it, share it on socials and tag me @dadams625 so we can connect! Send it on over to ya bestie while you're at it so we can all link up! XOXO

Song recs: 

• Bucket List- Mitchell Tenpenny
• Ready for It…- Taylor Swift
• Live Like You Were Dying- Tim McGraw
• Fortunate Son- Creedence Clearwater Revival (my husband recommended it, kinda feel it I guess lol)

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Story time! As I frequently do, in this episode, I’m talking about one of my latest epiphanies. This time, the story is about living out dreams, whether big or small. The purpose of this podcast is to encourage ourselves to live our lives to the fullest. So, to help us really take action and push us to do more of what we love, I’ve decided to create a challenge! Trying Matters’ first challenge and community building experience! This episode is a start to our “Doing More of What we Love” series. Each week, we will be working step by step to create and participate in the activities and hobbies that bring us true joy! Get signed up for it by joining the Trying Matters text thread!

Text FUN CHALLENGE to 985-273-0829, and add your favorite emoji!

Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode, and of course, if you love it, share it on socials and tag me @dadams625 so we can connect! Send it on over to ya bestie while you're at it so we can all link up! XOXO

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Lets talk HEALTH and WELLNESS!! Ladies, it kills me that as women, we don’t know more about our bodies. We don’t know what health tips to listen to or ignore, we don’t know about our hormones, our cycle, workouts, food…AHH! It’s overwhelming, honestly. In this episode, I've compiled all of the FUNCTIONAL tips I've learned from podcasts, books, and trainers. Of course, there’s plenty of credible resources out there, but this is just a quick synopsis of what I've learned and what has worked for me over the past 4-5 years of learning more about my health and wellness. I hope it will be helpful to you as well! Let’s commit to learning more about our bodies and our health. We only have 1 body and 1 life, so let's make it the most energy-filled, fulfilling one possible!

Instagram guy: Lane Norton, PhD, @biolayne

The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins https://www.tonyrobbins.com/tony-robbins-quotes/inspirational-quotes

Amoila Cesar- BODi trainer, @amoila_cesar on instagram

Tony Robbins- keep your promises quote; https://www.tonyrobbins.com/tony-robbins-quotes/inspirational-quotes

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Today we’re talking CONFIDENCE! Sometimes, we just don’t feel our best, and there have definitely been seasons in my life where my confidence was shot! Once upon a time, I had confidence like no other! My confidence dwindled, slowly due to a bad relationship, and getting it back definitely was not an easy task. In this episode, I'm telling my story of how I gained my confidence back after allowing negative self-talk and the influence of others to impact how I viewed myself. I’m giving you tips on where to start on your journey to confidence and how to truly love and appreciate your genuine gifts and personality. 

Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode, and of course, if you love it, share it on socials and tag me @dadams625 so we can connect! Send it on over to ya bestie while you're at it so we can all link up! XOXO

Mentioned: The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit 

by Mel Robbins https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401962122?tag=linkfire-smarturl-20

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Episode 20!! Wow I’m excited, and I hope y’all are too. So today, we are talking about how sometimes the best decisions are not easy. I feel that in life today, we are told, if it’s too hard to do something, we don’t have to go through with it; however, is that truly the best way to go about our lives? I’ve had countless experiences, as I'm sure you have as well, that have taught me that the best pathway forward is not the easy pathway. We often lean into our feelings to guide us and then we’re left in a similar spot to the one we may have been trying to grow from or get out of. Hard work does pay off, and easy is almost a myth in real life. In this episode, I'm giving you real life examples of when the easy isn’t the best option and why the tough experience is the better choice. 

Also, ladies, I'm touching on my newly initiated journey to getting off of oral birth control; why I chose to, what research has told me to prepare for, and some of the struggles I've already experienced with making the decision to ditch the artificial hormones. Think of this as an educational opportunity and a relatable story through the lens of my experience. Can’t wait to hear what ya think!

Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode, and of course, if you love it, share it on socials and tag me @dadams625 so we can connect! Send it on over to ya bestie while you're at it so we can all link up! XOXO

Podcasts referenced: Enneagram and Coffee, EmpowerHER
Hallow app: https://hallow.com/
NFP class NOLA: https://nolacatholic.org/nfp
NFP/Cycle tracking resource: https://symptopro.org/ 

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You guys, it’s interview time!! Today we are chatting with my bestie, Tay! She is without a doubt one of the main inspirations for Trying Matters and wholeheartedly my top supporter when I was contemplating starting this podcast. She is 29 and making all the moves: buying a house, starting her master’s degree, and working as a nurse in the school system and local hospital. She has been a pediatric nurse since 2017, in which she has traveled the country and won awards for being one of the best in her field. If you are someone who is in a transition period, going through a tough time, or just need some real life girl talk about things like career changes and dating in 2024, this episode is 100% for you! Grab your bestie and enjoy this super fun and totally honest episode.

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This episode is a follow up from last week's episode. In episode 17, I talked about not knowing the direction I want my future to go in and determining what is the best idea or thought for the present moment. In today's episode, I'm digging deeper into the Big Vision, teaching you how to make S.M.A.R.T. goals,  and focusing on your deeply rooted priorities. I discuss the benefits of knowing and understanding your current priorities versus your big dreams for the future and the ways to prioritize the here and now to both prepare for the future while keeping you present in the season you're in now. If you feel super overwhelmed with your big dreams or even just making achievable small goals for your current day to day, this episode is definitely one for you!

Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode, and of course, if you love it, share it on socials and tag me @dadams625 so we can connect! Send it on over to ya bestie while you're at it so we can all link up! XOXO

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