Trying Matters

This episode is short and sweet. 28 years on this planet, and I of course had a few realizations that came with the birthday 😂

I know it can’t just be me that feels like I have to have my entire future planned out! My birthday reminded me, not only of the value I find in being with “my people,” but it also reminded me of their perspective of me and how it can be helpful to my growth. This episode tracks my thought process from “I’m a year older, what is my future going to be like,” to “How do I set more specific goals before I can wholeheartedly take steps toward my true goals and desires for my future?” I get into accepting change and finding ways to make little changes, rather than always having the “million dollar idea.” My whole life is not figured out, and yours doesn’t need to be either! So let’s learn how to flow through together! 🥰

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

Theme Song of this Episode: Subject to Change by Kelsea Ballerini

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I cannot believe it finally happened! My husband and I finally decided to get a puppy! This week is our first week with her, so what better topic to discuss than the life changes involved in adopting a pup? In this episode, I'm telling our story of how we finally came to the decision to add to our family and the crazy fast process of actually making it happen. I've got some fun stories and lessons from only 2 days with our Willow girl, so grab your pups and let's get to the show!

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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You guys!! Episode 15 is here! A day later than usual, but hey, in true Trying Matters fashion, I decided to try something new and change up the show a little this week for this milestone episode. What's the new thing you ask? We have an interview for the very first time on the Trying Matters Podcast! 

Today we are chatting with my absolute best friend, Lauren! We have been friends for 9 years, after meeting in the recruitment room in college. Lauren is a pediatric SLP, specializing in feeding and swallowing and language development. She is from Pineville, Louisiana where she just recently purchased her first home! She loves her fluffy, black cat, DeMarcus, and Taylor Swift more than anything in the world. Y’all are going to love her story and definitely feel like throwing your fears to the wayside once we’re through. We’re talking making the scary moves, relationships, and friendship, so grab your glass of wine and help me welcome my bestie girl, Lauren, to the show!

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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The first half of the year has come and gone! June is here, and I don't know about you, but I'm in need of a reboot! These past 2 weeks, I have been reflecting on my goals for this year and the areas in which I can use some help. In this episode, I'm opening up about my struggles so far this year and talking through the ways I plan to work on them in these next 6 months. There's still so much to look forward to in 2024, so let's reboot together and make the second half of this year even better than the first!

References: The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up: Find Your Path, Face Your Shadow, Discover Your True Self by Beatrice Chestnut PhD (Author), Uranio Paes MM (Author), Daniel J. Siegel MD (Foreword)
https://a.co/d/4wvHRWG

Enneagram and Coffee Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TkbR3xwsQQaeHzpzVtek0?si=02e0992a765b470b
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-coffee/id1447982978

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New York, New York! My latest adventure with my husband was truly one for the books, so I figured I'd share our experience with you guys! This episode includes all the places we visited, the people we met, and some unexpected lessons I learned during our trip to The Big Apple! Get ready for some laughs,  relatable moments, girl talk, and some personal growth points. You're definitely going to want to grab your glass of wine and bestie for this one!

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What an exciting time of year! All the new grads had me reflecting on the fresh new beginnings they are all about to embark on, so I figured I'd make this episode all about creating your own path and defining your own version of success! In this episode, we're discussing the value of changing our minds and creating acceptance of the fact that it's okay to not have it all figured out early on in life! If you're in a transition period in life or you're unsure of what your future holds, this episode is for you!

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1/2 of a year, 6 months,  25 weeks, 180 days

That's how long I've been married, and here's what I've learned so far! My ladies who are in relationships, engaged, or hope to someday be married, this episode is a fun, real talk experience in which I am open and honest about what the first 6 months have been like. Challenges, growth moments, and things I'm still learning to roll with so far in this journey with my new husband. Love languages and family of origin are a few concepts I am discussing as well, so get ready for some new info and interesting stories!

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman: https://a.co/d/5H9Xt03 
Family of Origin info: https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/family/defining-your-family-of-origin-how-it-impacts-you/

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OOOO GIRL! This episode is that fire you've been needing! Judging by the title, I know it may not seem like a "GET PUMPED" episode, but lemme tell ya, it DEFINITELY IS! We all experience that downward spiral that has us feeling upset, defeated, or just straight up chaotic! In this episode, we're talking about why we experience the spiral, ways to get through it, and how to use it to our advantage. We're talking about our goals and truly digging into the excuses we make versus the actual obstacles that we face in the state of the spiral. Last week I told you to grab your glass of wine; this week, grab your shot glass and some tequila! We're getting really real again, but in a GET THAT SHIT DONE type of way!

Quote from Amoila Cesar: “Just ‘cause you’re tired doesn’t mean you quit, right? Keep Going! You never quit; this is a marathon, not a sprint. We don’t have to get a homerun today, right? Slow down, but don’t quit. Take a break, but don’t quit. Reassess, but don’t quit. Keep going, but don’t quit.”

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Ever experienced a friendship that just "fizzled out"? Ever experienced that moment when you feel like something is "wrong" in your friendship, but you're too scared to talk to your friend about it? This episode is for YOU! It doesn't matter what phase of life we're in; RelationSHIFTS are inevitable. In this episode, we're discussing those shifts we experience  when people we once were so tightly knit to, are drifting away. We're digging into the stories we may be telling ourselves and learning how to distinguish between when we should hold on and when it's time to let go to make room for that future bestie. Grab ya glass of wine girl; it's gonna get REAL!

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This is an emotional, raw conversation about the pathway to forgiving and seeking forgiveness. There’s definitely no holding back in this episode, like for real, heads up, the tears be flowin’! Forgiveness is rarely easy or simple. In this episode, we’re discussing the steps in forgiving someone who has hurt or “wronged” us, from the initial sting all the way through the actual forgiving of the person. We hit on the processing of feelings, identifying and naming the emotions we have associated with the event, and ways we can effectively discuss and repair the relationship with the person in which the conflict or offense occurred. Communication, pain points, enneagram, and relationships are a BIG focus of this episode. Can’t wait to hear what you think, friends!

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