Today's episode is all about questioning both the big things and the small things in life. Whether it's a tongue-in-cheek inquiry into one's own mental state, or an impossibly difficult situation involving kids and their father, self-reflection and the seeking of advice from trustworthy people are two great steps to start you on your way.

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While most of the general populace assumes that confidence is a rent/lease/sublet type of situation, they are sorely mistaken. Confidence is yours and only yours. It does not depend upon others, nor does it need anyone's permission to exist and thrive. The next time you're considering making a self-deprecating joke or about to mock an aspect of yourself, please, as a favor to us: hold that thought.

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This week, we tackle two stories about facing a tough reality and figuring out how to move forward. In one, it's all about doing things for love. In the other, it's all about doing things for fun. In both instances, however, one has to confront extremely hard truths, accept the complexity of the situation, and devise a strategy in order to make a course correction for a healthy, happy future.

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There are times in life when the old saying, "Judge not, lest ye be judged" is 100% appropriate and applicable. There are other times, however, when you have to take off your neutrality hat and judge the ever-loving heck out of someone because they've acted poorly and are totally deserving of that judgement. On today's episode, we cover both scenarios and give you some insights on how to tell the two apart.

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You'd be surprised to learn that many of our problems are sometimes a matter of perception. Because perception can make those problems seem more severe than they truly are, oftentimes the solution is mind over matter. Both of today's stories involve incidents where changing one's perception may be the key to dealing with issues head-on, leaving behind the emotional baggage, and eventually moving forward in a healthy way.

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Life is full of ruts, and we've all been in one at some point in our lives. It can be a relationship rut, a friendship rut, or even a happiness rut. While the way to get out of a rut is not an exact science, there are clear ways to minimize the low points and eventually find a way back to normalcy. Trust us on this one. We've been there.

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We'll just come out and say it: relationships are hard with a capital "H", people. Whether you're related by blood, joined at the hip as best friends, or work closely as business partners, dealing with other humans, even ones you love with every fiber of your being, can be challenging at best. This week, we have two amazing stories of interpersonal relationships that are in dire need of a fine-tuning and a general re-opening of lines of communication. Also, Ashley takes it upon herself to record the theme song for Taryne It Up segments and it's absolutely amazing.

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Cruelty and pain can wear many masks, folks. In today's episode, we have two amazing stories: one maddening and one absolutely heart-breaking. In each, the end-result is unfortunately anguish and pain. That's sadly a part of life. But living isn't about simply accepting pain and hurt, but rather about dealing with it directly, addressing the source of that pain, and figuring out how to move forward.

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Whether it's managing time, managing money, or managing life, no one has all the answers. But you know what? We do have some experience, some ideas, and some advice that just might help. Because that's what this podcast is all about, right?

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As the country and the world slowly start to re-open, the monster known as stress is definitely having a moment. Whether it's stress about a perceived lack of progress over the last year and a half, a challenging life event on the horizon, or the chaos that can arise from multi-generational communication breakdowns, we all need to take a moment and just breathe. Things have been crazy. Things are currently crazy. And if history has taught us anything, things will continue to be crazy. So slow down, take a moment for yourself, and try to tackle this year one small step at a time. We're all simply doing our best.

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