Valley + Beach

Valley + Beach

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Valley + Beach episodes

  • Managing stress and chaos in a rapidly changing environment

    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.

     

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    Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns.

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    32 min
  • Systems Working for Us

    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.

    Resources:

    Dr. Weil 4-7-8 Breathing Technique

    Portable Infrared Sauna

    Erin Condren Deluxe Monthly Planner

    Young Living Essential Oils - Thieves blend

     

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    33 min
  • Interview with Tracy Paye, Professional Organizer

    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? 

    In this episode, we speak with Tracy Paye, owner of San Diego-based Miss Organized. She shares the different types of organizing personalities, tips for optimizing a home with different personality types, and how to make the most out of small spaces. She also talks about feng shui and what to do when it's all just too much to handle.

    Tracy is a certified professional organizer, feng shui consultant and productivity coach. Owner of Miss Organized Professional Organizing Services, Tracy has been transforming homes for over 35 years. Author of the book, "If Clutter Could Talk…..The Stories It Would Tell", Tracy's insight into the whys and hows of clutter and organizing helps her clients see fast and profound results in their spaces and lives.

     

    Resources:

    Tracy Paye's website

    Organizing the Disorganized Child: Simple Strategies to Succeed in School by Kutscher + Moran

    National Association of Professional Organizers - NAPO.net

     

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    47 min
  • Why resolutions fail and how to succeed

    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.

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    24 min
  • Lessons from 4th grade: the 5 4 3 2 1 exercise

    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.

     

    Resources:

    The Daily podcast by The New York Times

    Up First podcast by NPR

     

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    30 min
  • Information Overload

    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.

    The amount of information we consume on a daily basis is having an impact on our well-being. We discuss the many ways it impacts us and how to manage it better. And we share our best tips for limiting our access to information while improving our retention abilities.

     

    Resources:

    The Daily podcast by The New York Times

    Up First podcast by NPR

     

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    29 min
  • Interview with Suzanne McKechnie Klahr, Founder of BUILD

    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.

    Suzanne is the Founder of www.BUILD.org, a nationally recognized social enterprise which provides real-world entrepreneurial experience to empower youth from under-resourced communities to excel in education, lead in their communities, and succeed professionally.​

    Suzanne is a gifted teacher and lecturer on diverse topics. She pioneered the first course in Social Entrepreneurship for law students at Stanford Law School and is currently a Lecturer at Harvard Law School. She was recently named an Adjunct Professor of Law at Northwestern. 

    Suzanne is a mother of two, a teenage boy and a 10-year old girl.

     

    Additional resources:

    • More about Suzanne 
    • Why 10 is the perfect age to travel internationally

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    37 min
  • The Risks of helicopter parenting

    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.

     

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    27 min
  • It's OK to lean out

    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.

    Resources:

    Values exercise - how to determine your values

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    28 min
  • How to love yourself in pictures and beyond

    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.

    Resources:Kristin Neff, PhD. - Self-compassion exercises

     

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    28 min

About Valley + Beach

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A weekly chat among besties, Stacey and Sarah, on all the things healthy and well. We keeping it fun, light hearted and real.