Valley + Beach

In the face of a pandemic, how do we manage stress - both ours and our family’s? We talk about the brain science behind anxiety, how to feel a bit better instantly, and share ideas for coping one hour at a time.

After the swirl of the holidays and Q4, we’re taking stock. We look at what’s working, what isn’t and what are we doing differently - for now. Because life is ever-changing and we’re all about adapting.

Working with a professional organizer is a time-saving and results-oriented experience. What exactly does an organizer do and how does one go about finding a qualified individual? What learnings does an organizer have for us to start implementing today?

Despite best efforts, millions of people make resolutions only to see them fail within weeks, even days. If you’ve vowed “this is the year”, this episode is for you. We talk about how and why we fail and practical ways to overcome and succeed making 2020 your best year yet.

This podcast was inspired by one of our children’s homework assignments. We made an evaluation tool by which you can reflect on the past year or month or quarter or even project. Because reflection and evaluation are how we grow and revise, ultimately upping our game.

Are you drowning from information overwhelm? It can sure feel like it with alerts on our phones, the never-ending news cycle and incessant inbox communications. In this episode, we discuss the importance of establishing boundaries, why too much information isn’t in our best interest and how to hold the line.

In this episode, we get to know Suzanne Klahr. We talk about the big decision to build a career in the public sector on the heels of graduating from law school and what it means to be a CEO / wife and how this made her marriage stronger. We also discuss the magic of traveling with children and reinvention.

We live in an age where parents are doing more and more for their children. But what’s the cost of this style of parenting? And how can we empower our children in a constructive way? We explore these issues and more.

In today’s world, when we can be and do anything, what if we simply want to opt-out? This episode addresses the various points in our lives when we may want to step back, how to make an informed decision, and how it all comes down to values.

If you’ve ever looked at a photo of yourself and had a negative reaction, listen up! We learn why we’re hard-wired to dislike images of ourselves and a process for cultivating self-love. We talk about how the scale may impact our self-image and why self-compassion is a magic elixir.