Best Barb Schmidt Podcasts (2024)

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Organic SEO Strategies for More Website Traffic : Featuring Barb Davids 37:10

13d ago37:10

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Are you creating content for your website? If you want to rank online, you need to be. This week, we’re talking with Barb Davids about the importance of creating optimized, high-quality content for your website. Barb has a background in photography, which led her to digital marketing and now, an SEO expert. She has a unique approach that debunks th…

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Ep. 126 - Letting Go: The Pain of Holding On 55:26

6h ago55:26

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This week, Barb and Michelle are getting candid about the difficult act of letting go. They’re sharing personal experiences and the hard truths about acceptance, moving on, and ruminating on the past along with their personal practices to help with the letting go process. In this episode, they talk about: Identifying what letting go is and what it …

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The Power of Pinterest to Grow Your Traffic featuring Bonnie Conrad 32:34

3h ago32:34

32:34

Do you use Pinterest? You might be missing out! This week we’re chatting with digital strategist Bonnie Conrad about pinterest strategies, and the importance of UTM codes to measure your marketing efforts. Bonnie shares tips about maintaining a consistent Pinterest strategy, sharing their journey from seeing no results to significant growth by pinn…

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Ep. 125 - How to Conquer Self-Doubt 1:00:36

7d ago1:00:36

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This week, Barb and Michelle continue last week’s conversation on overcoming feelings of self-doubt and uncertainty. Michelle shares personal experiences of losing trust, and they both share mindset shifts and action steps to take if you’re doubting yourself and your intuition. In this episode, they talk about: Moving through difficult feelings How…

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Mastering Your Brand Messaging featuring Mackenzie Fleming 35:24

6d ago35:24

35:24

Is your copy compelling? What even IS compelling copy? And how does copy differ from content? This week, we’re talking about brand messaging for small businesses. Mackenzie Fleming is a seasoned copywriter and brand messaging mentor, shares her expert insights on the foundational strategies behind compelling copy and content writing. We discuss the…

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Ep. 124 - A Tough Lesson 2024 Has Taught Me 1:01:45

14d ago1:01:45

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This week, Barb and Michelle discuss an unexpected lesson Michelle has learned in 2024. Michelle opens up about her tendencies to be gullible and “too trusting”, while Barb shares helpful reframes and insights. In this episode, they talk about: Just because you have been harmed in the past, doesn’t mean you can’t seek the good in people Reframing h…

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Ep. 123 - Taking it to the Streets! 56:09

22d ago56:09

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This week, Barb and Michelle are finally answering listener questions in a long-awaited Q&A episode. They answer many personal, deep-hitting questions on their relationship, their relationships with estranged family, cultivating a healthy relationship with self, and more! In this episode, they talk about: If they’ve always been close The best way t…

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From B-Roll to Talking Heads: Crafting Authentic Instagram Reels 21:31

20d ago21:31

21:31

Ever wondered why reels are so essential for your Instagram strategy or struggled with being on video? You're not alone! This week we’re chatting about all things IG reels! From increasing engagement to reaching new audiences, reels are truly essential to any Instagram strategy. On this episode, you’re getting tips about batching content, leveragin…

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Ep. 122 - It’s Not Personal (Revisiting Ep. 4) 42:42

29d ago42:42

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This week, Barb and Michelle are excited to revisit one of their all-time favorite episodes, a topic they resonate with deeply, and are asked about daily! They discuss how we can start to release the habit of taking other people’s actions and behaviors personally, what that looks like, and how we can find peace in doing so. Follow us @MichelleMaros…

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How to Map out a Social Media Content Calendar 15:33

29d ago15:33

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Got time off this summer? With vacations and downtime on the horizon, how can you maintain your online presence without feeling overwhelmed? I’ve learned that planning is key to being consistent. This week on the podcast, we’re talking about how planning your content, and building your content calendar helps you stay consistent online while reducin…

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Ep. 121 - No Time is Ever Wasted 55:32

1M ago55:32

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In this week's episode, Barb and Michelle discuss their personal practices for letting go of regret. They both share their stories and experiences from their lives that led them to feel like they had wasted time, and wished they had made important changes sooner, and how they both are gently releasing these feelings. We take a deep dive into: How w…

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Demystifying Social Media Metrics: The Metrics that Actually Matter 26:56

1M ago26:56

26:56

Are you overwhelmed by social media metrics? 🤯 You're not alone! Have you ever wondered if your social media metrics are truly reflecting the success of your marketing efforts? You’ll never know unless you know which metrics actually matter when it comes to social media! This week we’re chatting about the importance of looking beyond vanity metrics…

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Ep. 120 - Worrying Just Isn’t Worth It (Ever) 1:00:12

1M ago1:00:12

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In this week's episode, Barb and Michelle discuss the often requested topic of worry. Sharing from personal experience, Barb and Michelle chat about how worry shows up in their lives and how they’ve slowly intended to release the unnecessary nature of it. We take a deep dive into: What is worry? Why are we so quick to lean into worry? How can we wo…

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How to Create Relatable and Impactful Social Media Content 18:25

1M ago18:25

18:25

How does your business show up online? Now, more than ever, people do not want to be sold to when they’re scrolling through their favorite social media platforms. That’s why it’s so crucial to mix up your content and show the human side of your business. But how do you balance those posts that you share your services and the value of working with y…

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Ep. 119 - How Do We Actually Forgive? 54:46

2M ago54:46

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In this week's episode, Barb and Michelle continue their conversation about forgiveness, opening up about what this practice actually looks like in real life. Barb shares personal stories and insights from her recent divorce, and walks us through her steps to aligned forgiveness. We take a deep dive into: The real goal of forgiveness What we should…

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Why You Need an Email List (and how to build it) 19:55

2M ago19:55

19:55

I’m a stickler for the fact that social media is rented space. Every time Instagram goes down, the marketing world freaks out - but you know what works? What doesn’t go down? Email marketing. This week, we’re discussing the how and whys of email marketing. With 4 billion daily email users and an ROI of 4000%, email is a goldmine for customer acquis…

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Ep. 118 - What is a Mantra? 1:02:17

2M ago1:02:17

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In this week's episode, Barb and Michelle discuss one of Barb’s oldest, and most life-changing practices: mantra repetition. Learn all about this powerful practice: what it is, how to do it, and how it can change your life. Plus, Barb and Michelle share how using a mantra has impacted both of their lives, personally. We take a deep dive into: What …

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What You Need to Know About the Latest Instagram Algorithm Updates 17:32

2M ago17:32

17:32

Feel like you can’t keep up with all the changes and best practices to be successful on social media? It’s not just you. Instagram and Meta are ALWAYS changing. It can often feel like what works one week doesn’t work the next. It’s frustrating when you feel like you have a strategy and then the next week a tornado swoops in and nothing works the wa…

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Ep. 117 - Lessons Learned From Each Other 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

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In this week's special Mother's Day episode, Barb and Michelle dive into their personal mother/daughter relationship, sharing intimate stories, lessons, and insights from their lives. Barb also shares her biggest tips for parenting and raising strong, centered children. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us …

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Marketing Isn’t Your Sales Team, and other Business Lies 19:11

2M ago19:11

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What’s a business lie that you’ve been told? Or a misconception you have about the various roles within business. That marketing and sales are one in the same? Lies! They are not, and I’m here to tell you exactly why. (I mean if you’re a solopreneur they are kind of the same however, they’re also not… but that’s a different story.) In this episode,…

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Ep. 116 - What We Get Wrong About Forgiveness 57:52

2M ago57:52

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In this week's episode, Barb finally opens up about a practice that she's been hesitant to bring onto the show: forgiveness. Learn about what Barb struggled with when faced with forgiveness, and what she thinks we get wrong about the journey to forgiveness. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBes…

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Bad Social Media Habits to Break 22:46

2M ago22:46

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We all know about those social media “best practices” right? Some of them…that we’re hanging onto might be a bit dated and are hindering our reach and engagement online. These are what I call marketing bad habits. And we all have them. We all think we know everything when it comes to marketing our businesses best, but sometimes, what we think is be…

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Ep. 115 - Peaceful Barb's Peaceful Practice 1:05:13

3M ago1:05:13

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In this week's brand new episode, Barb opens up about an addition to her daily practice that has dramatically changed her life. Learn the three specific steps she's been taking to find a greater sense of inner peace and happiness. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaro…

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How to Avoid Content Creation Burnout on Social Media 18:19

3M ago18:19

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Let’s talk about content creation burnout. It’s a real thing, there are marketers out there who are ALWAYS just creating. Unfortunately, we all face content creation hurdles. We all hit creator's block once in a pink moon. But, you don’t always need to create your content from scratch, Today, we’re discussing strategies for repurposing old content …

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Ep. 114 - Remember Who You Are 55:20

3M ago55:20

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Episode 114 - Remember Who You Are In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle chat more about Barb’s recent silent retreat experience, and another powerful lesson she learned from her time away. Barb opens up about noticing where she had lost herself along the course of the past year, and how she gently is bringing herself back. Follow us @MichelleM…

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How to Repurpose Your Content for Social Media and Where to Find Content Ideas 24:29

3M ago24:29

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Are you struggling to find fresh ideas for your social media, blog, or podcast content? We often hear that we should be repurposing our content. But how do we know what’s the best content to repurpose and where should we repurpose it to? And what about new content ideas? How do I come up with those? Well, you are in luck because today, I’m sharing …

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What is Actually in a Social Media Strategy: My Five Step Framework! 16:34

3M ago16:34

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The one thing we all want to know is how the heck do we win online? I mean really, how do we win on social media? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what goes into a winning social media strategy and how you can elevate your social media accounts. I’m answering questions like Why do you need to define your value proposition and how it’s going to…

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My Passion for Content and Social Media Strategy and How You Will Benefit From it! 18:55

3M ago18:55

18:55

In the world of social media, we all strive to create content that captures our ideal client’s attention and gets them to stop doom scrolling. I’m super passionate about creating content, educating business owners about the benefits of social media marketing, and how to repurpose all this content you are creating because the content creation wheel …

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Welcome to Stop the Scroll! A Social Media podcast 1:02

3M ago1:02

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How do I grow on social media? What's the best type of content to post? What are the latest best practices on Instagram, LinkedIn, and every other social media network? And how do I even know if what I'm doing on those platforms is even working? Welcome to Stop the Scroll, a podcast dedicated to helping small business owners like you thrive online.…

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Ep 113 - You Don't Have to Be the Favorite! 1:03:25

3M ago1:03:25

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Episode 113 - You Don’t Have to Be the Favorite! In this week’s all new episode, Barb and Michelle sit at the table to discuss a topic that rose to the surface for Barb during her recent silent retreat. Have you ever felt the internal drive to be someone else’s favorite? Whether it be at school, work, or even in friendships, many of us seek to be t…

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Ep. 112 - Take Back Your Power 53:31

3M ago53:31

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In this week’s all new episode, Barb and Michelle dive into a listener's request of how to not let the changes in other people's moods affect you. In this sneaky habit, many of us find ourselves giving away our power by walking on eggshells to bend to the moods of others. In this show, Barb and Michelle discuss personal stories and insights of how …

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Ep. 111 - How to Notice Overthinking 53:16

4M ago53:16

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We all often can pick up on times in life where we notice our minds going into overdrive, but sometimes, there are subtle ways overthinking creeps in. Barb and Michelle unpack common signs of overthinking, and recommend simple practices to overcome it. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod …

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Ep. 110 - Hard, But Powerful Truths 58:23

4M ago58:23

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In this new episode, Barb and Michelle discuss five powerful lessons they’ve learned recently that have been hard to accept but powerful to learn from. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast. Episode Notes: Sometimes when people know they have treated you …

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Ep. 109 - Signs It’s Time to Set Boundaries 52:59

4M ago52:59

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In this week’s show, Barb and Michelle discuss the subtle signs and red flags that can alert us to when it’s time to set a healthy boundary, in order to protect our own inner peace. They share personal stories and insights from recent events in their own lives, and how engaging in this practice has benefitted them. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Pea…

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Ep. 108 - How We Define Peace? 1:02:24

4M ago1:02:24

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This week, Barb and Michelle seek to define ‘peace’, what it looks like in life, and the misconceptions surrounding its true meaning. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast. Episode Notes: Remember: True peace stems from the inside. Your time and your ener…

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Ep. 107 - Revisiting Ep 60 - It’s Okay to Be the Villain! 56:36

4M ago56:36

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After last week’s episode on peace and acceptance, we decided it would be fun to re-release this early episode discussing being okay with being the villain in someone else’s story. It’s a great conversation to follow up from episode 106! Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.miche…

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Ep. 106 - Letting People Be Wrong About You 1:01:33

5M ago1:01:33

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle take a listener's request in discussing the concept of finding peace through acceptance, and letting people be wrong about you. In this episode they talk about personal experiences and lessons learned from releasing the need to explain yourself and your actions. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb a…

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Ep. 105 - Cultivating Authentic Acceptance 1:03:48

5M ago1:03:48

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle talk about what it means to truly lean into acceptance of what is, and find authentic peace and understanding in the present moment. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast. Episode Notes: Accept what life is going …

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Ep. 104 - Honoring Your Desires 1:01:36

5M ago1:01:36

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle dive deeper into their conversation on settling, and how we can all start to find the inner-confidence to stand up for our desires. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast. Episode Notes: Tips to help us feel worthy…

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Ep. 103 - You Don't Have To Settle 58:24

5M ago58:24

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In this week’s all-new episode, Barb and Michelle discuss the societal pressures that lead to settling, and how we can start to connect with ourselves and honor what we truly want and deserve. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast. Episode Notes: Question…

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Ep. 102 - Favorite Flashback: Noticing Unhealthy Habits 1:02:43

6M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

In this week’s flashback favorite, in honor of the new year and adopting healthy habits, we are replaying one of our early episodes on noticing unhealthy habits. In this episode,Michelle shares her journey to sobriety and recognizing the toxic patterns and habits in her life that stemmed from drinking. Barb and Michelle share their personal stories…

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Ep. 101 - Releasing Emotional Monitoring 50:50

6M ago50:50

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In this week’s follow up to episode 100, Barb and Michelle continue their conversation about emotional monitoring, and share their tools and insights on how to manage the impulse to be the fixer in your relationships. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast…

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Ep. 100 - What is Emotional Monitoring? 1:00:33

6M ago1:00:33

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This week, Barb and Michelle dive into a sneaky habit many of us fall into, especially as people pleasers. Learn all about emotional monitoring, how to spot it, and simple practices to unlearn this behavior. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast. Episode …

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Ep. 99 - What Is Your Word? 1:05:30

6M ago1:05:30

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle continue their New Year conversation, opening up about their practices for setting aligned intentions at the start of the year, and how they choose their intention words. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast. Epi…

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Ep. 98 - A New Beginning 55:06

7M ago55:06

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Happy New Year! In this week’s all-new episode, Barb and Michelle kick off 2024 with helpful rituals, practices, and introspections to start the year out happy, aligned, and clear. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast. Episode Notes: New Year Rituals: Id…

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Ep.97 - Cultivating Authentic Optimism 1:02:09

7M ago1:02:09

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle open up on a simple practice they both rely on to cultivate helpful optimism during difficult times. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast. Episode Notes: Keep something beautiful in your mind and heart as a form …

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Ep. 96 - Living In Survival Mode 1:02:19

7M ago1:02:19

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle dive into common signs and feelings of living in survival mode, plus, they unpack how to move through these periods of live, and make aligned changes to feel more balanced and at peace. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.c…

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Ep. 95 - Winning in Paradise with FAU Men’s Basketball Team 59:54

7M ago59:54

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In this week’s special episode, Barb and Michelle chat with celebrated members of the Florida Atlantic University Men’s Basketball team. After a whirlwind year reaching the Final Four, Barb and Michelle follow up with Head Coach Dusty May and returning players, Alijah Martin and Nick Boyd, to discuss how they maintain their vision, release external…

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Ep. 94 - Managing Feelings During the Holidays 1:04:49

7M ago1:04:49

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle continue their conversation from last week on unpacking the uncomfortable moments of the holiday season, and walk us through the common feelings that arise during this time of year. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/p…

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Ep. 93 - How We Manage Holiday Stress 59:53

8M ago59:53

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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle debrief on tricky holiday dynamics, how they set boundaries with loved ones, and what we can all do to create space for ourselves during the busy season. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast. Episode Notes: Helpf…

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