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DOWN WITH DEDEE came from Dedee’s deep desire to help others who are still struggling with any form of addiction, and even she is excited and surprised how it bloomed into many conversations about other important topics that she feels most will enjoy listening to. Her mission is to help chip away at the social stigma surrounding those with the disease of addiction in the hopes they will find it easier to ask for help/support. She also is aware of the stigma that surrounds those with paranorm ...
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Sobriety, Spreading Positivity, & “NEGATIVITY BE GONE!”...w/ BWB.POSITIVITY
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I can’t remember who started following who first, but all I know is I was so drawn to BWB’s beautiful, genuine, authentic, sobriety and unwavering positive quality! I absolutely adore what he's doing with his recovery and how many people he has reached on a daily basis spreading the same message everyday, “You’re not alone, you CAN do it, and NEGAT…
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Sister Love & Henry Rose...w/ Michelle Pfeiffer Replay!
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On this special episode Dedee and her sister Michelle discuss how Michelle started her transparent perfume line ‘Henry Rose’ and how much these two love and support each other, especially during Dedee’s journey with recovery. Don’t miss this episode or you’ll miss a surprise Michelle has for Dedee… Become a DWD Patron Today for bonus content! Check…
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Founder of New Spirit Recovery Rehab...w/ Shon Hill
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Dedee couldn’t stop talking about her 1st meeting and new friendship with LeShon! “The minute we met we talked and talked and talked about sobriety and recovery! He reminded me of what we can do with our new beginning when we make that choice to live vs slowly going to the light…!!! He inspires the hell outta me and I know our listeners are gunna l…
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The Girls Of New Spirit Recovery Rehab...w/ Anna Muller & Brittany Szabo
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When Shon told me that he had these amazing 2 girls (Anna & Brittany) to help out with his new rehab and that they were going to be a huge part of the support their clients are going to receive through this added element of love/support… I was like “YES!!!!! That’s how we do it! We are all in this together to help heal each other because we are all…
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Being the COO & Co-founder of New Spirit Recovery Rehab...w/ Erica Speigelman
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Dedee met this amazing woman through Shon Hill, New Spirit Recovery’s owner and founder. “I was so excited to meet her because of not only her very contemporary style of recovery and her own sobriety but also because we are both UCLA alumni!!! I knew of every modality she spoke of and was SO DAMN excited that someone finally put it all together in …
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A Pfeiffer & A Moyer Talking: Sobriety, Recovery, & How Important Support is…w/ William Moyer
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On this episode Dedee and William discuss how grateful Dedee is for William’s instrumental involvement with Dedee being asked to be the keynote speaker at Hazelden Betty Ford’s 40th Anniversary! Dedee will be forever thankful for this life changing opportunity considering Dedee didn’t get sober there, but at Breathe Life Healing Center, not to ment…
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A Normie Who Advocates for Those w/an addiction? Meet David!...w/ David Wilke
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On this episode Dedee and David discuss David’s amazing dedication to this foundation even though he’s a normie (a person who can drink normally LOL). He dives into what it was like to have addiction in his own family, all that Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation provides for healing the entire family unit, not just the one w/the disease, and how I love…
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Don’t Get Better Than Being Sober, Lovin Animals And A New Friend!...w/ Cini Robb
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On this episode, Dedee and her new friend Cini discuss sobriety, Hazelden Betty Ford, and both of their extreme passion for saving ANIMALS! They talk about the importance of how animals are healing and how they can truly be a huge part of recovery. You will want to hear all about Cini’s non-profit FACE FOUNDATION helping families pay for emergency …
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“On @DOWNWITHDEDEE we honor all guest’s requests. So, we are respecting Shelley’s wishes to remain anonymous. Making sure our guests feel safe on our show is our priority” Love, Dj (Executive Producer) & Dedee (yet another bozo on the bus)... Become a DWD Patron Today for bonus content! Check out the visual on our YouTube Channel! Come get DOWN WIT…
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How is Maurice’s State of Mind…? Pretty Damn Good if ya Ask Dedee!...w/ Maurice Bernard
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On this episode Dedee and Maurice discuss not only how they met (he asked her to be on his awesome podcast “State of Mind”), but also the social stigma that still surrounds not only addiction, but mental health. Both Maurice and Dedee are trying to help others with their compassionate hearts, their life experiences, celebrity platforms, and their p…
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HEY! Let’s Save Orcas & P.S. Do We Really Need to Look at Orcas While Shopping???...w/ Rich German
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On this episode Dedee and Rich discuss what it means to be an environmental advocate, preservationist & protecting our oceans. He makes a very good point: People say, “Hey! You gotta get those Orcas outta those malls! That’s abuse!” and like Rich points out, “Yes this is true, but where do you suggest we put them once rescued because they cannot su…
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Meredith is the Poster Child for What it Means to Give Till You Bleed...w/ Meredith Festa
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On this episode Dedee and Meredith discuss how Meredith’s belief that there is always a solution is what gives her the strength to never give up on helping not only people, but also animals! Her motto she lives by: “Instead of waiting for something good to happen, you should put every ounce of your soul into making something good happen… Human or a…
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This is What Teamwork Looks Like: These Two are ALL About the Solution!...w/ Lindsey Brooks & Blaine McManus
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On this episode Dedee, Lindsey, & Blaine discuss these three’s extreme passion for animal welfare, but from a solution based lens vs a problem based lens (just pointing fingers w/o any real ideas on how to fix things)! A MUST listen/watch episode if you love animals and need to know there are people out there not just ‘trying’, but actually making …
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What’s Up With This Generation of Kids Tude (aka: attitude LOL)?...w/ Todd Wharton
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On this episode Dedee and Todd discuss Todd’s concerns with the new generation of kids and their sense of entitlement. We talk about where that might have come from and how maybe the pandemic might have a play in on this? Did we go into the pandemic already with a group of entitled kids? What’s happening with our babies…..??? Become a DWD Patron To…
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Spirit Guides, Enlightenment, & Hiding Behind an Avatar...w/ Kevin Hunter
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On this episode Dedee and Kevin do the entire episode with avatars on their faces! This episode you HAVE to watch because it is truly so charming watching these two be all serious about spirituality while Kevin is hiding behind a masked bandit and Dedee’s a cow LOL! Kevin is a well published author and new friend of Dedee’s, so when he said he does…
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Let’s Talk Grief & Healing w/Dedee’s BFF!...w/ Kiana Niami
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On this episode Dedee and Kiki (Dedee’s nickname for her buddy) discuss grief. Now both these girls know this isn’t the most uplifting topic but somehow they did a great job of not putting those listening to sleep! They also went to graduate school together and boy do they have a story to tell you about how they both had to take a year off to just …
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Talking Sobriety w/Dedee’s Favorite (now sober) bartender!... w/ Julie Folette
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On this episode Dedee and her favorite bartender discuss their past together not knowing each of them were harboring the same dark secret: addiction. It gets even better! Years later, they bump into each other and now they are both sober bitches! LOL! Julie, although one of the funniest women I know, talks openly about growing up catholic and how t…
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What IS a Sober Coach Anyway…? Meet Elissa!... w/ Elissa Stacey Rosenthal
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On this episode Dedee and the sweet Elissa discuss what a sober coach does to not only help the one w/the disease of addiction learn to navigate the world again and “strengthen their sober legs” (that’s what Dedee describes it), but also the importance of educating/supportinng the entire family unit. Addiction isn’t linear and nor is recovery, so h…
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Wait! There’s Other Ways to Get Sober??? WTF!...w/ Rachel Sheedy
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On this episode Dedee and her agent Rachel discuss Rachel’s very unique way of getting sober! Dedee (and we are pretty sure you too) had never heard of this! For those who can’t wrap your head around the traditional ways of treating your disease, this is a must see/listen to episode! So damn interesting…!!! SHOW NOTES: Become a DWD Patron Today for…
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Watching Your Friend Grow Into Becoming a Part of the Solution…w/ Jeannine Bergmann
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On this episode Dedee and Monita (Dedee’s nickname for her longtime friend Jeannine) discuss spirituality, self care, and how it is important, probably now more than ever. How, although these two woman found it differently, they are on the same page when it comes to becoming part of the solution vs the problem. Listen in or watch and see how they h…
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We Got a Pfeiffer & a Hemingway Talking Addiction & Mental Health!...w/Mariel Hemingway
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On this episode Dedee and Mariel discuss how these two became insta friends and how they both have dedicated their lives to helping others in any way they can! Fun fact: Down With Dedee is on DASH RADIO on Mariel’s “Expansion Channel”!!! Become a DWD Patron Today for bonus content! Check out the visual on our YouTube Channel! Come get DOWN WITH DED…
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I Just Like To Play Video Games. There a problem with that?...w/Seth Gabel
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On this episode Dedee and Seth discuss whether or not he really has a gaming addiction or does he just think he does? Or is this a sign of the ‘new’ times? Check this one out and see just how adorable our Seth really is away from the character he played! … Become a DWD Patron Today for bonus content! Check out the visual on our YouTube Channel! Com…
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Sobriety & a Mother’s Will to Never Give Up!...w/Carrie Bates
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On this 3rd episode of our “Survivors Week” Dedee and Carrie discuss Carrie’s journey with her recovery and her strong commitment to Hazelden Betty Ford. Carrie opens up about the painful and bumpy road she had with the court system, and as a result, losing her custody rights of her daughter. This all while winning numerous gold medals as an Olympi…
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Dedee’s Longtime Friend Meg Kicks Cancer’s Ass 4X!!!!...w/Meg Peterson
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On this 2nd episode of our “Survivors Week” Dedee and her long time friend Meg discuss her amazing resilience, love, support and her fight to beat cancer not 1, but 4 TIMES??? Listen or watch her talk about her journey and her awesome attitude towards not giving up EVER!!! I mean I met her while she was my son’s basketball coach… : ) Become a DWD P…
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Are Those Victimized From Domestic Violence stigmatized?...w/Madalyn Horcher
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On this 1st episode of our “Survivors Week” Dedee and Madalyn discuss Maddie’s story of her journey involving domestic abuse. This is a must see/hear because of Maddie’s beautiful way of discussing a difficult topic with such love and compassion. This episode will be one to remember and share with others who might still be involved in a relationshi…
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OMG! He Came Out From the Jungle & the Ocean to be on My Podcast : )...w/ Filipe DeAndrade
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On this episode Dedee and Filipe discuss his important work with NatGeo and their common passion for animals and their welfare. They talk about multiple topics and how it is to be away for so much time (trying to save the world) and maintaining a healthy and positive relationship! Check this one out on YOUTUBE, because there is some crazy energy ha…
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Sobriety and Being Kind… “What you doin w/YOUR Sobriety???”...w/ Kayla Nestor
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On this episode Dedee and Kayle discuss what this amazing and beautiful woman is doing with her recovery! She not only talks candidly about her disease, but how she started this compassionate foundation Wildly Kind and how it not only helps so many others, but herself stay happy & part of the solution! Become a DWD Patron Today for bonus content! C…
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Double Dog Dare Ya to Mess With This Spit-Fire!...w/Jonelle Allen
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On this episode Dedee and Jonelle discuss sobriety and women of color and recovery. This is special to Jonelle being sober 30+ years. Jonelle is a spitfire with a lot to say and share! She and Dedee have worked together a couple of times and are so grateful to have joined again as sober ladies in the industry. Don’t miss this wild episode! Become a…
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Mental Health & the Comedy Community...w/ John Poveromo
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Did Kimberly Just Channel Dedee’s Best Friend Kenny???...w/ Kimberly Meredith
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On this episode Dedee and Kimberly discuss everything supernatural, Kimberly’s amazing healing powers she adopted after experiencing multiple near death experiences, and her book, Awakening to the Fifth Dimension. Did Dedee’s best friend Kenny actually channel himself through her on this episode??? Watch for yourself and decide, but Dedee says YES!…
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Ya Know When Ya Meet Someone & Ya Become Insta-Friends?...w/ Susan Ford Bales
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On this episode Dedee and Susan discuss how life changing it was for Dedee to have been asked to be the keynote speaker at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation 40th anniversary. The best part, as Dedee discusses, was how she didn’t even get sober there, and how that very invite shows the dedication this organization has to the meaning of community. S…
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Shootin the sh*t with the Boys w/ Patrick Gallagher & J. Anthony Peña
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On this episode Dedee, Patrick & Pepe discuss… well… a lot of things! What they wanted to discuss and what really was discussed ended up being two different things, so let’s just go with how Dedee describes this very fun & funny episode, “We just shot the shit and had a great time doing it LOL!” Enjoy! ***Look for Patrick in “Mauritius” at Theatre …
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Living with MS and disability advocating...w/ Jamie Lynn Sigler
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On this episode Dedee and Jamie Lynn discuss Jamie’s new podcast “Not today Pal w/Robert IIer & Jamie Lynn” and her advocacy for people with disabilities. She talks with Dedee about living with MS in such a beautiful and loving way that only Jamie Lynn can do. *This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA Become a DWD Patron Today for bonus conte…
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On this episode Dedee and Donna discuss addiction from Dedee’s perspective and from Donna’s perspective (she’s a “normie” aka: not an addict) as only two new friends can do! These two became insta friend’s after Donna invited Dedee on her CBS morning show. Listen to how much fun they have together on this special episode! Don’t forget to look for D…
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Sister Love & Henry Rose...w/ Michelle Pfeiffer
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On this special episode Dedee and her sister Michelle discuss how Michelle started her transparent perfume line ‘Henry Rose’ and how much these two love and support each other, especially during Dedee’s journey with recovery. Don’t miss this episode or you’ll miss a surprise Michelle has for Dedee… Become a DWD Patron Today for bonus content! Check…
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We Are All Connected...w/ Kathryn Winnick
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On this episode, Dedee and Kathryn discuss how after working together for 3 years on “Big Sky”, they both discovered that the other was also deeply interested in ‘going deeper’ in life! But then, also discovered they both signed up to go to a 7 day retreat in Columbia and had no idea the other was going. Listen in and hear how these two have found …
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On this episode, Dedee and Award Winning Director Ashley Avis talk about Ashley’s mission to bring attention to the mistreatment of federally protected wild horses with her (up for nomination for Oscar) documentary “Wild Beauty”. Being an animal lover, let’s see how Dedee responds to Ashley’s correcting wrong information that’s out there on wild ho…
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We all know the stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. But what we’re not told, because it’s not openly talked about, is that these stages aren’t all done in order nor are they done just once. This episode is an emotional one, but this topic is something that needs to be talked about. I hope that you have space to …
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A few years ago I did a year of “yes” where I would say yes to anything that pulled me out of my comfort zone so that I could grow and the other night I was thinking about how much I have been saying “no” to things that aren’t sitting in alignment with me anymore. Dive into this episode to see how changing up my words changed my mindset. --- Suppor…
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I know that we’re taught all of the time that if we “just had more motivation” then we could get more things done, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Your motivation will show up after you get the ball rolling, not before. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support…
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What is something that you’ve sadly been saying “no” to because all of the pieces didn’t line up the way that you wanted them to?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support
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What kind of people are you surrounding yourself with? The kind that are enabling your bad habits? Or, are you surrounding yourself with the kind of people that are on your level and understand your goals? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support
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I know a lot of the time we don’t want to set boundaries because we’re afraid to tell people “no”, but your energy is so sacred. You do not have to be available to everyone 24/7. You do not need to pour from your cup until it’s completely dried up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support…
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This time of year more than ever most people put their goals, their needs, and themselves on hold. You say that you’ll get back on track next month, but that’s all mindset.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support
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I was a social drinker and then I just decided that I didn’t want that anymore. I used to use it as a crutch for who I am, for my personality. I was using it as a crutch to not be my full authentic self. Then I finally said, this is enough. If you’ve been hesitant about creating an alcohol-free lifestyle, maybe this episode will show you that you’r…
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Obstacles Or Growth Opportunities — Mindset Shift
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Mindset is everything. How we view things determines how we make moves — if we view a situation as this awful end of the world thing then that’s the kind of energy that we’re bringing into it and those are the kind of results that you’ll get out of it.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support…
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This is YOUR life so create one that YOU love. Stop performing and trying to impress other people. Stop trying to live up to other people’s expectations. If you’re not loving your own decisions because someone else isn’t happy with them then I’m sorry friend, but you’re not living your life — you’re living theirs. --- Support this podcast: https://…
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How many times have you spent hours or years working on something in your life, but then never sharing it with the world because you feel like it’s not good enough for whatever reason? You feel as if you’re not good enough. Can you flip this script in your head to help you take that first step towards your growth and your healing? --- Support this …
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Every year in December I pick a new word for the upcoming year. I guess you could say it’s like my theme for the following year. So, the word that I chose for 2021 is “Peace.” Do you have a word for next year? Send me a message and tell me what it is and why you chose that word. I’d love to know! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…
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You have to know when to walk away and when to set a new boundary with someone. You have to know when to say, “Enough is enough. This is toxic and it’s not my weight to carry.” — And now I’m going to walk away without feeling guilty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support…
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