Best BYWDreams.com Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #64 07/25/2024 Our Baby-Making Stories and Feeling Out of Sorts Without Our Morning Ritual 38:22

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On this episode we tell our baby-making stories. (cue "awwwww.") Natascha and I had very different experiences on our roads to pregnancy, although we were both of "advanced maternal age" (cue "ewwwww!") We also talk about how we've been feeling "out of sorts" because it's been difficult to keep to our schedules and morning rituals recently. Resourc…

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Episode #63 07/18/2024 How and Why You Might Want to do a Family Fiscal Year-End and Chatting About Preparing Our Kiddos For the New School Year 36:07

4h ago36:07

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Every July, Alegre enters numbers into a spreadsheet that she's been keeping for over 20 years. She calls it her Family Fiscal Year-End. It's how she tracks the "big picture" financial numbers that affect her family. It lets them know how they are doing on saving for retirement and paying off debt. It's also taught her how to have a long-term visio…

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Episode #45 03/07/2024 Have you Ever Felt Burnt Out? Here are our stories and what we learned (REBROADCAST) 32:28

27d ago32:28

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Burnout is defined as a state of mental, emotional, or physical exhaustion due to continued exposure to stress. Fifty-nine percent of Americans report being burned out and 66% of parents. One study calls it an "epidemic". On this episode we share our burnout stories and what we learned from them. Resources mentioned in this podc…

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Episode #62 06/27/2024 Our Ever Evolving Self-Care Rituals and a Chat About When to Let Your Kid Quit 44:13

1M ago44:13

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We talk a lot about the power of a self-care ritual to stave off and combat burnout, however, these practices are not stagnant things. They change with you, responding to your needs and evolution. We also chat about a situation Alegre is currently dealing with and her struggle to know if she should let her daughter stop attending to something she c…

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Episode #61 06/20/2024 Conversation with "Piece Talks" author and body positivity expert Niki Svara 37:10

1M ago37:10

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Piece Talks: Messages of Love from your Body and Soul are short, inspiring love poems from your body parts (hence the "piece" in the title) to you! Read all the motivational advice your smile, heart, and mind have for you. We had a wonderful chat with Niki Svara, the author of Piece Talks, about her journey of self-acceptance and what led her to wr…

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Episode #60 06/13/2024 Hey moms, summer has started, now what? And chitchat about gift certificates and Alegre's perm experience! 42:13

2M ago42:13

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So it's summer time, and with all that freedom comes responsibility. In this podcast we talk about the ways we give structure to the long days of summer. We also chat about the importance of spending gift certificates quickly. Did you know Americans have a collective $23-billion in unused gift certificates! WHAT? That's right, don't add to it. Many…

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Episode #59 06/06/2024 Saving Time and Energy Planning Your Wardrobe and Why It's Hard Prioritizing Yourself as a Mom Chitchat 37:43

2M ago37:43

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As a busy mom, anything you can do to save yourself time and energy is well-spent! Planning your wardrobe -- even just a little bit -- is a great strategy for this as well as for reducing stress and anxiety. Listen to our three tips for saving time getting dressed every day. Use one or use all three, it's up to you. We also spend the first half of …

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Episode #58 05/30/2024 Family Meeting Strategies and Indy 500 Chitchat 41:35

2M ago41:35

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A regularly occurring family meeting is a great way to make sure everyone is on the same page. We talk about some strategies that we use with our families. Also, chitchat at the top about Natascha’s trip to see the Indianapolis 500 car race and her number one tip for anyone who wants to attend. #planning #FamilyMeetings #FamilyCommunication #Indy50…

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Episode #57 05/23/2024 Summer Planning part 2 38:05

2M ago38:05

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Summer is almost here, and even though travel and day camps have (probably) been chosen, there are still other plans to make. For instance: how to get your home (inside and out) ready for summer, planning a camping trip (maybe for the first time!), and how to make the end of summer memorable while also getting your kiddo ready for the school year. …

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Episode #56 05/16/2024 Making Time for Hobbies as a Busy Mom 39:00

3M ago39:00

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Following up on last week's chat with award-winning creativity expert and author Kathy Cano-Murillo, aka Crafty Chica, we are talking about the WHY and the HOW of making room for hobbies as a busy mom. A lot of it comes down to self-knowledge and knowing how to motivate yourself until the hobby becomes a habit. Creating new habits takes time though…

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Episode #55 05/09/2024 The Power of Creativity for Self-Discovery with the Crafty Chica 43:25

3M ago43:25

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Award-winning creativity expert and author Kathy Cano-Murillo, aka Crafty Chica, chats with us about her journey as a creative entrepreneur, mama, and nana chica (grandma). We discuss how and why it's so valuable to get creative regularly and imperfectly, and how it's a vehicle for self-discovery, joy, and meditation. Resources mentioned in this po…

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Episode #54 05/02/2024 Rebuilding Your Life as a Mom with Kids 5+ 38:21

3M ago38:21

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Having children in the 0-5 age range is a marathon that can feel never-ending. It takes a lot of time and energy to keep another human alive! But eventually your baby turns five and you have a little more bandwidth to consider the rest of you life. But -- if you are like us -- you might feel like you aren't sure who you are anymore and it can feel …

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Episode #53 04/25/2024 Asking for and Receiving the Mother's Day You Desire 34:15

3M ago34:15

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Mother's Day is around the corner and this is your sign to help you have the day you actually desire! After all, it's not really a gift if you have to clean-up afterwards (#BreakfastInBedIncludesDishes). Whether you are a single mom, a new mom, or part of the sandwich generation, we have ideas for making this the mother's day of your dreams. Resour…

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Episode #52 04/18/2024 Saving Time and Energy by Planning 32:26

3M ago32:26

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We frequently say "Planning Makes Everything Easier" and it's so true. The only way Natascha and I manage our lives as individuals, as moms/partners/daughters/friends, as creatives, as entrepreneurs is because we practice the habit of planning. There's a saying that "one minute of planning saves you ten minutes of doing". Can you imagine how much t…

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Episode #51 04/11/2024 The Transformative Power of Making a Decision 37:22

4M ago37:22

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This week we chat about Alegre's TOTAL ECLIPSE trip that was seven years in the making, and how she never planned to be an eclipse chaser until that one fateful day she made a decision. In this episode, we talk about the transformative power of making a decision and how not making one keeps life in a holding pattern. Resources mentioned in this pod…

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Episode #50 04/04/2024 Finding Time for Creating and Sustaining Friendships as a Mom 30:07

4M ago30:07

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What do our local Buy Nothing Groups and the Netflix show Love on the Spectrum have to do with friendship? You'll find out on this, OUR FIFTIETH, episode where we discuss the ways we've found to create, nurture, and sustain friendships as a busy mom. Whether it's looking for ways to socialize more in real life, or tips for maintaining long-distance…

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Episode #49 03/28/2024 Goal Setting for Busy Moms 31:52

4M ago31:52

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Goals, whether they are small like drinking more water or big like going back to school, require a little bit of planning! We talk about how to fit in goal sett…

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Episode #48 03/21/2024 Avoid feeling tired or overwhelmed by setting boundaries and saying "no" 31:00

4M ago31:00

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: If you have difficulty saying "no", if you suffer from major "FOMO", then this is the episode for you. We talk about the importance of setting and maintaining y…

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Episode #47 03/14/2024 Reduce Stress and Anxiety by Planning Your Week Before It Starts 32:03

5M ago32:03

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: If you dread Mondays, then you'll LOVE our latest podcast episode. Studies show that PLANNING reduces stress and anxiety which is why both of us have a habit of…

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Episode #46 03/10/2024 Plan Your Week Before It Starts: a 15-minute guided session 16:03

5M ago16:03

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**If you are relistening, skip to 1:15 time mark to get right into the planning prompts. ABOUT THIS EPISODE We designed this 15-minute "pomodoro" session to help guide our students through planning their weeks. By fixing a time and day to do this as an appointment in your planner (we like Sunday afternoon) you are much more likely to get it done! S…

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Episode #45 03/07/2024 Have you Ever Felt Burnt Out? Here are our stories and what we learned. 32:28

5M ago32:28

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Burnout is defined as a state of mental, emotional, or physical exhaustion due to continued exposure to stress. Fifty-nine percent of Americans report being bur…

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Episode #44 02/29/2024 Moms, No Time to Exercise? Try Exercise Snacking 29:49

5M ago29:49

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Studies have shown that the difference between doing NO exercise and a LITTLE exercise is HUGE. However, going from a LITTLE to a LOT, the health benefits aren'…

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Episode #43 02/22/2024 Saving Time with Meal Planning 28:34

5M ago28:34

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: We believe that planning makes ANYTHING easier, but this is especially true for meals because there are so many things to consider such as schedules and budgets…

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Episode #42 02/15/2024 Easy Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms 28:27

6M ago28:27

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: We like to say that "self-care is healthcare", but where to start? Here! Start here. We'll give you three easy tips to start making self-care -- and yourself --…

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Episode #41 02/08/2024 Stop shoulding on yourself! 26:04

6M ago26:04

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: When you become a parent or caregiver, there are so many things you have to do to keep your charge alive, that it becomes a habit to put their needs first. Howe…

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Episode #40 02/01/2024 Self-knowledge with Ikigai (a reason for being) concept 32:32

6M ago32:32

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Self-knowledge is a critical component of life design. You can't build the life of your dreams if you don't know what you want. Ikigai is a Japanese word that t…

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Episode #39 01/25/2024 Holiday Post-Mortem 32:11

6M ago32:11

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: We believe that doing event post-mortems is a great way to capture any learning you received in a timely manner. If you don't think about what worked, what didn…

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Episode #38 01/18/2024 Setting Up Your Planner for the Year 28:13

6M ago28:13

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: We believe that a paper planner is a POWERFUL (dare we say essential?) tool for living a life by design. In this podcast, Natascha and Alegre walk you through t…

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Episode #37 01/11/2024 Three Tips for Picking Your Perfect Planner 24:28

7M ago24:28

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: We believe that a paper planner is a POWERFUL (dare we say essential?) tool for living a life by design. In this podcast Alegre gives three tips for picking a p…

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Episode #36 01/05/2024 Doing an Annual Review 30:33

7M ago30:33

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: We believe that the first step to designing the year you desire is to review the one that's just passed. You can get our template for this at TinyURL.com/BYWDAn…

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BYWD Episode #35 12/28/2023 Preparing for the New Year 16:07

7M ago16:07

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(This is the audio only portion of our Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream. Subscribe to our Google calendar for reminders tinyURL.com/BYWDcalendar) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: We love the last week of the year as an opportunity to tie-off the year that is almost ending and preparing for the one to come. Here are the three things Alegre does …

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BYWD Episode #34 12/20/2023 Planning for Holiday Meal Leftovers 27:22

7M ago27:22

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(This is the audio only portion of our Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream, although it happened on Wednesday this week because of travel.) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: FOOD. FOOD. FOOD! There can be a lot of food during the holiday season, and with a little planning, you can even make sure that the leftovers feel festive and fun. ------------…

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BYWD Episode #33 12/14/2023 Adjusting Your Holiday Plan 29:21

8M ago29:21

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(This is the audio only portion of our Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream) Even when you have a plan, sometimes you have to adjust! We have a couple of tips to help you when it's time to adjust on the fly. You can also watch our live chats on FB, IG, or YouTube. Our website: BYWDreams.com Our paperbacks: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks --- Sup…

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BYWD Episode #32 12/07/2023 Working Your Holiday Plan 30:48

8M ago30:48

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(This is the audio only portion of our Thursday 9:30am PT/ 12:30pm ET weekly live stream) As we often say, "Everything is easier with planning", especially the holidays! By being strategic you can save yourself a lot of time and even make "chores" enjoyable. Listen to some of our favorite tips for getting decorations up, party menus prepped, and ho…

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BYWD Episode #31 11/30/2023 December Gift Giving Strategies 4:46

8M ago4:46

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(This is the audio only portion of our weekly live stream) As we often say, "Everything is easier with planning", including gift giving. Setting expectations and spacing out the purchasing makes things less stressful and more affordable. In this conversation, we talk about the strategies that work for us during the gift giving season. ***Note, ther…

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BONUS CONTENT: Rock Your Holidays podcast workshop (Episode #30) 22:00

9M ago22:00

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Planning makes everything easier...including the holidays! A special 20-ish-minute audio only podcast workshop based on our short-read workbook "Rock Your Holidays: three simple steps to having fun while getting things done!" Find the book version here (makes a great gift!) Download the worksheet for this workshop here Enjoyed what you heard? Sign-…

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BYWD S2E4: Release the old so you can embrace the new! (Episode #29) 5:55

2+ y ago5:55

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This is a rebroadcast of my most popular show ever, from three years ago. Stay tuned to the end for the URL for our annual review template. The best way to plan for your new year is to first review the one that’s concluding. For info about our January workshops, visit BYWDreams.com. We’ll teach you how to prioritize yourself, save time, and accompl…

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BYWD S2E3: Thriving during the Holidays, Build a Better Brain on Purpose, Annual Review (Episode #28) 27:36

2+ y ago27:36

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Happy All-Your-Days! On this podcast we talk about: 1) Thriving during the holidays: Don't survive this holiday season, THRIVE this holiday season! We'll give you a simply way to help you cut down on the stress and enjoy more! 2) Build a Better Brain on Purpose: We discuss an article Alegre read. 3) Annual Review: You can't plan your new year witho…

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BYWD S2E2: November Monthly Course Correct (Episode #27) 58:59

2+ y ago58:59

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Every month we lead our alumni group in a monthly course correct. This is based on a concept that we teach in our Harness the Power of Planning course because even when you know where you are going and you have a plan to get there, you need to course correct. The Apollo space missions had course corrections built into their schedules, which is why …

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The Beyond Your Wildest Dreams Podcast Trailer (Episode #26) 13:19

2+ y ago13:19

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The "Alegre" podcast has been in its chrysalis and is ready to emerge as a beautiful new butterfly: The Beyond Your Wildest Dreams Podcast.Come meet my new co-host, Natascha, and listen to one of our this-is-going-to-blow-your-mind insights about goal setting (this one is about counterproductive visualization...)We're two Ravenclaw, entrepreneur mo…

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Episode #25 Disappointment and the Surprises It Can Gift 6:12

3+ y ago6:12

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Teaching My Little to Deal with Disappointment and one time when I was disappointed and it was exactly what I needed * Lazy Chef Intuitive Cooking videos alegreramos.teachable.com *AlegreRamos.com for videos and links * Patreon.com to become a patron * SmartURL.it/ShopAmazon for favorite products * BE A SPARK IN THE WORLD!--- Support this podcast: …

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Episode #24, 02/29/2020: Using Rewards to Crush Your Goals 21:04

4+ y ago21:04

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My 2020 planner has tons of space for rewarding yourself which made me realize that I SUCK at rewarding myself. However, I’ve had a couple of epiphanies that have lead to major breakthroughs for me in my goal setting and goal achieving that have made “doing” more fun and...rewarding! AlegreRamos.com for videos and links. Patreon.com to become a pat…

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Episode 23, 02/20/19 interview with Athlete-Entrepreneur Perry Fields 42:39

5+ y ago42:39

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My super interesting interview with former U.S. Track and Field star turned oral care entrepreneur, Perry Fields. She talks about her very interesting and windy path to entrepreneurship which all started when she had to figure out how to heal herself from an almost fatal illness.Find links and show rundowns at AlegreRamos.com/podcast Become a patro…

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Episode 22, 12/30/18 A few minutes reflection on letting go and welcoming the new year with open arms 5:15

5+ y ago5:15

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A few minutes reflection on letting go and welcoming the new year with open arms. Find links and show rundowns at AlegreRamos.com/podcastBecome a patron and check out my cool thank you gifts at patreon.com/AlegreRamosWant to stay up to date on everything? Follow me at SmartURL.it/FollowAlegre and I'll gift you "11 Things That Make My Life Easier an…

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Episode 21, 12/23/18 Signature Gifts for the Holidays and Beyond 18:01

5+ y ago18:01

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A few fun recipes for gift giving no matter what time of the year it is! Snowball cookies, Crusty bread, and Gingerbread for cookies or houses. Find links and show rundowns at AlegreRamos.com/podcastBecome a patron and check out my cool thank you gifts at patreon.com/AlegreRamosWant to stay up to date on everything? Follow me at SmartURL.it/FollowA…

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Episode 20, 12/14/18 A Tip for Making the Holidays More Fun and Less Stressful and for Making the New Year Your Best One Ever 19:36

5+ y ago19:36

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Welcome to “Season 2” of my podcast. I'm making some changes, and I'd love to hear what you think of them. Then I'll give you a tip for making the holidays more fun AND less stressful, and talk about how I'm gearing up to make 2019 "my best year ever" (I strive to make every year "my best year ever").Find links and show rundowns at AlegreRamos.com/…

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Episode 19, 08/28/18 A Great Communication & Productivity Strategy and a Chat with "Madge the Vag" 29:41

6y ago29:41

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On this episode, I'll talk about the importance of "one more piece of information." Then, we'll talk to comedienne and sexual health educator, Julie Kottakis, a.k.a. Madge the Vag. Then I'll give you a quick tip to make you more productive that's also--a little bit--fun! Find links and show rundowns at AlegreRamos.com/podcast Become a patron and ch…

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Episode 18, 07/24/18 Growth Mindset and How it Can Make You Happier and A Chat About Having Difficult Conversations About Aging 31:41

6y ago31:41

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On this episode, I'll talk about growth mindset, what it is and why it can make you happier. Then we'll be catching up with my friend Christine Keegan about how to have difficult conversations about end of life and aging with our loved ones. Finally, I'll give you an easy and delicious way to use stone fruit. Find links and show rundowns at AlegreR…

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Episode 17, 6/20/18 The Importance of Celebrating (Little) Wins and Minimizing Waste During Summer Parties 26:07

6y ago26:07

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On this episode, I'll talk about the importance of celebrating little wins. It's an important way to keep yourself sane and motivated as you work towards your big goals in life. Then we'll be catching up with serial entrepreneur Kalika Yap to talk about an amazing, new, branding tool that is free and insightful, as well as her latest, insightful bo…

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Episode 16, 6/6/18 The Platinum Rule (vs Golden Rule) and a Chat with Emmy Winner Mickela Mallozzi and Pool Toys 27:09

6y ago27:09

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On this episode, I'll talk about the "Platinum rule." It's a simple but profound variation on the golden rule, and an insightful way to think about your interactions with others. Then you'll hear the second half of my chat with Four-time Emmy winner, and travel show host, Mickela Mallozzi about why she loves to travel alone and we'll hear all about…

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