Best Renee Benes Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 126: Breaking Free From Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms with Melanie Ann Layer 26:54

4d ago26:54

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It’s so easy to become overwhelmed by life’s problems. We can do deep dives into trying to uncover perfect solutions to our biggest problems, only to realize the solution is even more complicated than the problem itself. During today’s Part 2 conversations with Melanie Ann Layer, the Alpha Femme, she shares with us how learning to simplify our copi…

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208. Improve relationships with this simple tool (bids for connection) 16:50

12d ago16:50

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Years ago I learned a simple tool that has improved all my relationships. This tool is about looking for the cues that others are giving us – and using those times to connect. They are called Bids For Connection, a Gottman term. I will outline what bids are, ways to respond, and how to simplify the process. Before we jump in, 👉🏼 remember to stay co…

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Episode 125: What We Can Learn from Hitting Rock Bottom with Melanie Ann Layer 41:47

12d ago41:47

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Do you think your biggest fears are designed to show you what you are capable of overcoming? What if the hardships we face can be something that remind us of just how resilient we really are? This is today's guest, Melanie Ann Layer's (AKA Alpha Femme) perspective on life and hitting rock bottom. Not only will Melanie encourage you to look at the h…

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Ep. 36 How To Inflation-Proof Your Money 56:55

15d ago56:55

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In Sami’s last season 3 episode, she dives into the world of inflation. What the heck inflation is, why it’s hitting your wallet harder, and what you can do to make your money more “inflation proof.” In this episode, you’ll learn more about: What inflation is, where it's at today, and who controls it 5 actionable ways to make your money more “infla…

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Ep. 124: Stuff Is Giving Me "The Ick" 27:19

19d ago27:19

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If you have teenagers like I do you have probably heard the term, "It's giving me The Ick." If you haven't heard this, welcome to the new slang...apparently it's a part of my vocabulary now. I'm just gonna run with it. Talking about minimalism topics like decluttering, organizing, and capsule wardrobes has been wearing on me for some time. Today I …

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Ep. 35 Checking Back In With Goals + Mid-year Budget Refresh 55:36

24d ago55:36

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This time of year tends to be busy and chaotic, which means the goals we made in January fall by the wayside. In today’s episode, Sami reminds you to have grace with yourself, while also giving you the extra boost you need. If you feel like you’ve “been slacking” on your budgeting or goals lately, this episode will help you reset and get back on tr…

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Ep. 123: Spoken Words Can Change the World with Emily Montgomery 42:41

26d ago42:41

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Shooting a kind text is a thoughtful idea, but did you know speaking the words out loud leaves an even bigger impact? Today I sat down with founder of the HiLU app, Emily Montgomery to talk about the power of the spoken word and how we can use it to build one another up. Send a HiLU: https://www.teamhilu.com Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram…

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207. Our judgements and assumptions of others (fundamental attribution bias and how it impacts our relationships) 17:26

1M ago17:26

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We all make assumptions and judgments of others – but did you know there is a bias we have in our judgements? This bias shows up in all of our relationships and it can create an opposition and divide in places we actually want empathy and compassion. In this episode we explore the Fundamental Attribution Bias, how it impacts our relationships and w…

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Ep. 34 Choosing Life Over Stuff: Overcoming Shopping Addiction + Adopting Minimalism With Renee Benes 55:57

1M ago55:57

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Renee Benes, shopaholic turned minimalist, joins us to discuss her journey from an unaligned life to a slow, intentional, minimalist one. Renee realized she was in a toxic cycle of “stuff,” and decided to change. In 2017, she began documenting her transformation on her blog and social media. Fast forward to today and she’s been featured in global p…

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Ep. 122: I'm Quitting Everything. Here's How You Can Too. 24:00

1M ago24:00

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The idea of walking away from minimalism and the online presence that I have built has been something that has been on my mind for a long time. Today it all came to me in one giant AHA moment...or did it? Here is how I have been taking small, bold, steps toward the calling on my heart and how it all finally caught up with me today. Decluttering and…

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Ep. 33 How To Teach Your Kids About Money 1:00:55

1M ago1:00:55

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If you’re a parent, guardian, or role model in a young person’s life, you will likely come up against this question at some point. In today’s episode, Sami gives listeners a step-by-step and nuanced guide on how to tackle teaching kids (or younger people) all about money. In this episode, you’ll learn more about: Why most people don’t learn about p…

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206. Finding peace through downsizing + decluttering the closet and shopping, with Renee Benes of the Unstuffed Podcast 17:59

1M ago17:59

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When you think you need all the things and the dream home to be happy…. then you realize you need to shed the weight of ‘stuff’ and consumerism in order to find yourself and find peace. Renee Benes, of the Unstuffed Podcast, shares some of her story of downsizing, decluttering the closet and what it taught her about herself and her life. In this ep…

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Ep. 121: I Quit My 6-Figure Job to Find My Purpose with Jean-Francois Lappas 59:04

1M ago59:04

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If you have ever dreamed of turning in your 2 week notice, and living life on your terms, then you're going to want to tune into today's episode where I sit down with Wayba founder and coach, Jean-Francoia Lappas to talk about burnout, leaving the corporate world behind, and finding purpose and passion. Remember, life is not a one size fits all. Di…

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Ep. 32 10 Tips To Have A Frugal Summer 37:37

1M ago37:37

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Sami gives listeners easy-to-apply tips on how to have a frugal summer. She talks about utilizing services, apps, and objects you already have, what to do when it’s too hot outside, retailers that offer reduced pricing throughout the summer months, and more! In this episode, you’ll learn more about: The magic of thrifting, garage sales, and buying …

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Ep. 120: Heads Up: Decluttering Can Wreck You Emotionally 37:19

2M ago37:19

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This week I found myself struggling with a bath mat. For real. Even though I wasn't decluttering this particular item, I couldn't help but feel an emotional attachment to it which just reminded me of how painful the decluttering process can truly be. When we start decluttering our house, we can so easily think all we need is the right step by step …

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Ep. 31 The Overlap Of Fitness & Finance: Overcoming Shame, Guilt + Judgement With Chloe Puff 1:08:42

2M ago1:08:42

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Chloe Puff, owner of Chloe Puff Training, pre and postnatal women’s fitness specialist, and Sami’s personal trainer, joins the podcast to discuss how she made the transition from professional dancer to entrepreneur while on her motherhood journey. We also chat about the intersectionality of finance and fitness, the importance of personal developmen…

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Ep. 119: Escaping Ordinary Living, Grieving, and Creating the Space for All of It 23:23

2M ago23:23

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Life can feel so tough. Whether we are going through a new transition, we've had back to back setbacks, or it just feels like we're not quite living life the way we want to. Today I tossed out any scripts, or game plans for what to say, plopped myself on my bed, and plugged in my mic for a little heart to heart. You know I don't shy away from the h…

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205. Finding balance through ‘ENOUGH’: motherhood, minimalism, self-worth, and personal growth 14:03

2M ago14:03

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Our relationship to ‘enough’ can show up in all the areas of our life. Whether we struggle with discomfort, self-worth, setting limits, or offering ourselves more – we all can consider how the concept of ‘enough’ and ‘sufficient’ can play out in our minds, hearts and lives. Key topics in this episode, and related links for more information Enough e…

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Ep. 30 11 Ways To Practice Financial Minimalism 45:57

2M ago45:57

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You’ve seen “Marie Kondo minimalism” in peoples’ homes… but have you ever heard about financial minimalism? In this episode, Sami explains the benefits of financial minimalism, how you can start practicing it, and the exact number of bank accounts your family needs. In this episode, you’ll learn more about: What financial minimalism is + Sami’s fin…

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Ep. 118: My Son is Losing His Sight, and I'm Trying to Save It with Stephen Johnston 43:49

2M ago43:49

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What happens to a family when they are told their child may never see again? This is a fear that most parents never consider, but today I sit down with dad, Stephen Johnston to talk about what he did when it happened to him. When your son is battling a rare illness, there is a grieving process, a moment of acceptance and also a moment where you dec…

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204. Reframing BALANCE in motherhood and work life 16:40

2M ago16:40

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The most common question I get is “how do you balance motherhood, life and work?”. We are all seeking to have more balance in our daily lives and make sure we get everything done. In this episode, I share my struggles with having a toddler and baby and looking for balance in my life. I share the common themes I hear from clients on the topic of bal…

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Ep. 29 The Power of Discomfort: Going From A Toxic Life To Intentional Living 39:02

2M ago39:02

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In this unfiltered episode, Sami chats about how her life has changed in the last decade: from working 60+ hours a week to deciding enough was enough. Through her darkest seasons of life, Sami emerged to fulfill her wildest dreams– and you can do it too. She also discusses mental health, the familiarity of chaos, starting a business, and more! In t…

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Ep. 117: Minimalism Helped Me Redesign My Life 20:36

2M ago20:36

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Minimalism was so much more than decluttering. It actually allowed me the space to completely redesign my life from the outside in. In today's episode I'm giving you a quick breakdown as to how clearing clutter and creating space has allowed me to spend more time with my kids, make passive income on my own terms, heal past traumas and all around li…

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Ep. 28 How To Build The Habit Of Budgeting Regularly 1:14:29

2M ago1:14:29

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Sami chats about how you can make budgeting a regular habit and why you SHOULD! She also gives actionable tips to make this happen and explains how budgeting changed her life. In this episode, you’ll learn more about: How to budget in a sustainable way Why budgeting is important for your overall financial wellness Apps, tools + mindset shifts to gu…

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Ep. 116: Life Declutter: How to keep what works and let go of the rest. 30:34

3M ago30:34

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What if instead of just working to declutter our house we could focus on decluttering our life. If we practice more gratitude, will we be able to see the excess clutter that is weighing us down? In today's episode we'll dive into what it takes to not only clear clutter from your space, but to clear clutter from your life so that you can re-direct y…

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Ep. 27 How Neurodivergence Affects Money, Identity-Based Personal Finance + Why Representation Matters With Ellyce Fulmore 1:04:46

3M ago1:04:46

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Ellyce Fulmore, Queer and neurodivergent financial educator, content creator, and best-selling author, joins the podcast to discuss how identity has an impact on the financial decisions you will and are able to make in your lifetime. We also chat about how Ellyce went from Kinesiology to finance, why representation matters in money, handling keyboa…

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203. Being a mom who enjoys her life 13:08

3M ago13:08

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There are seasons in life where we feel like we have lost ourselves, especially in motherhood. We might feel stuck and like we aren’t enjoying our lives. I want to talk to how we can move ‘away from pain’ or ‘towards pleasure’, and some simple ways we can bring delight and passion into our daily lives. In this episode, Shawna Scafe, Professional Co…

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Ep. 115: Starting Over at Age 50 and Going Two Feet In with Jeanne Collins 57:09

3M ago57:09

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Have you ever felt like you were too old to do something? Feel like you let your dream pass you by? Think again! This podcast episode takes self growth to a whole new level by taking self development not only into adulthood, but into every stage after. Life doesn't end at 50, so we do we act like it does? Today I'm sitting down with author and awar…

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Ep. 26 Everything You Need To Know About Emergency Funds 56:12

3M ago56:12

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If you’ve ever asked yourself: “How much should I have in a rainy day fund?” “Where should I keep my emergency fund?” “What constitutes an “emergency”?” Today's A Sunny Side Up Life podcast episode is for you! Sami discusses everything you need to know about emergency funds. Sami also talks about her first emergency fund, If she agrees with Dave Ra…

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Ep 114: Is Clutter Blocking Our Intuition? 32:16

3M ago32:16

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When our house feel cluttered, our to do list is long, and we are emotionally exhausted...it's tired to hear our own intuition. How does all of this internal and external clutter effect how in tune we are with our intuitive knowing and what can we do to create space to reconnect? In today's episode I will share with you how clutter plays a huge rol…

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202. Introducing the Life on Purpose Community Patreon 12:57

3M ago12:57

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I am going to stop spreading myself thin across the internet, and I am launching a member community in Patreon called the Life on Purpose Community. I chose this name because I want one of the overall goals of this community to be nurturing YOUR life on purpose. I want to encourage you to have passion in your life and enjoy your life. In this episo…

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Ep. 25 Why Financial Freedom Is Important For Women: A History Of Oppression + Lessons From Our Ancestors 46:07

3M ago46:07

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Sami is back for season 3 of A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast! In this debut episode, Sami goes over life updates, a brief history of the fight for financial independence for women in America, and actionable steps you can take to have more financial autonomy in your own life, regardless of relationship or socioeconomic status. In this episode, you’ll l…

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201. Overcoming negative self-talk and to moving towards positive self-talk 21:05

3M ago21:05

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Negative self-talk can our work-life balance or ability to manage parenting challenges. In this episode, Shawna Scafe, Counsellor and Coach, discusses how to identify common cognitive distortions and challenge them to help rewire your self-talk to be more empowering and motivating. This episode is a follow-up to the introduction on Cognitive Distor…

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Ep. 113: Creating a Maximalist Impact in a Minimalist Home 50:47

3M ago50:47

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Having a minimalist home, or decluttered space doesn't mean your home can't have a maximalist feel. When you are intentional with how you design your home, you can create a big impact with relatively little stuff. On today's episode, my guest, Zandra Zuraw, shares simple ideas on designing a space that feels slow, and simple while still leaving a m…

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MINI: Wanting More Isn't Bad, Even If You're a Minimalist 10:39

3M ago10:39

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Practicing a minimalist lifestyle does not mean you have to swear off all of your possessions, never shop again and no longer feel joy from stuff. Our external environment has a very real effect on our internal world and being intentional about how we decorate our space can have a beneficial impact. In this mini episode I share with you the potenti…

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Ep. 112: Minimalist Mindset Shift That Cut My To Do List In Half 34:34

3M ago34:34

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I used to spend my days overwhelmed, burnt out, and with an endless to do list. This one small mindset shift allowed me to re-think the way I was spending my time and allowed me to free up more of my schedule. If you feel stuck on a constant hamster wheel, anxious about keeping everyone happy, and overwhelmed trying to keep up, this tiny mindset sh…

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MINI: Letting Go of Perfect Parenting 12:41

4M ago12:41

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If you are killing yourself trying to be a perfect mom and are constantly worried about what you're doing wrong, or if you're making the right decisions, then pull up a seat, because we are going to dive into the real talk of why it's time to kill off the idea that any of us can be a perfect mom. In this episode I share some real-life troll comment…

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200. Motherhood, decluttering, mindsets (the 200th episode, listener Ask Me Anything) 22:53

4M ago22:53

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As a way to celebrate 200 episodes and 5 years together, I asked listeners for their questions on any topic. In this episode, I’m answering questions on the most important question to ask when decluttering, abundance vs scarcity mindsets, motherhood stages and seasons, and more from AMA (Ask Me Anything) questions Here are the questions that I answ…

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Ep. 111: 3 Books That Taught Me Investing As a Stay at Home Mom 32:40

4M ago32:40

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I created a multi-million dollar investment plan as a homeschooling/stay at home mom. While I'm no investing expert -- and, in fact, barely made it through math class, I wanted to lend some insight into the books I used to make this big financial goal possible for myself and for our family. Statistics show that women are better investors than men a…

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Ep. 110: Screen Time Minimalism, Mindfulness, and Being Open with Nate Klemp 52:12

4M ago52:12

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At some point most of us have attempted reducing the amount of screen time we take in in a day, but what would happen if we tried the exact opposite? Instead of screen time minimalism, what if we binged on screens? That's exactly what author and philosopher Nate Klemp did and he shared his experience with me on the Unstuffed Podcast. Is less screen…

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199. Mindset traps to be aware of (cognitive distortions that might be holding you back in motherhood and life) 16:49

4M ago16:49

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How we talk to ourselves matters. I was asked to share an episode on positive self-talk and want to open up with a review of the common mindset traps (cognitive distortions) we can have. By noticing these cognitive distortions we can better understand how we might be holding ourselves back and the impact our thinking can have on our lives and relat…

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Ep. 109: Slow Living and Avoiding Burnout with Energetic Input vs. Output 36:59

4M ago36:59

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When we are feeling overwhelmed, it can be tough to know why or how to get back to a more slow living, neutral state. Lately I have been applying the idea of energetic input versus output to my life and it has been a game changer! Think of this like minimalism and decluttering but for your energy levels. If you feel like you're either on top of the…

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Ep. 108: Self Discovery, Horoscopes, and Personality Tests with Alice Inoue 50:44

4M ago50:44

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If you are a sucker for all things personality tests, horoscopes, and creating a high vibe living environment, you'll love this deep-dive into personal development with Alice Inoue from Happiness U. Does your horoscope really know what you're capable of? Is the feng shui in your home all wrong? Getting to know who you are, what you were meant for a…

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198. How to live each day with intention, as a mom (life on purpose and intentional living while in motherhood) 17:33

5M ago17:33

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What does it mean to live on purpose? This is a question I get from listeners who want to live intentionally but aren't sure how to apply it to daily life (as a mom, because mom life has a lot of urgency and autopilot wrapped into it). I want to unpack how I approach intentional living on a daily basis as well as the bigger picture. This is a liste…

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Ep. 107: 3 Types of Burnout and How to Beat It with Emily Ballesteros 56:57

5M ago56:57

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So many are living in a state of burnout and don't even know it! Today I sat down with burnout coach and author, Emily Ballesteros, to find out what causes burnout, how we can fix it, and what so many of us get wrong when it comes to simplifying our lives. Emily has faced burnout as a corporate professional and I have faced it as a busy, work from …

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Ep. 106: Gratitude, Slow Workouts and Prioritizing Rest with Amber Romaniuk 53:25

5M ago53:25

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Before you head into the New Year with fitness and weight loss goals, listen in to today's episode with Amber Romaniuk who is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert. This is not your ordinary fitness talk. During our chat Amber offered up real, practical advice for getting healthy -- and not in the way you think! If you're burnt out on d…

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Ep. 105: I Married Into 6 Figures of Debt! Here's how we paid it off with Allison Williams 55:10

5M ago55:10

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If you are someone like me who has struggled with money or budgeting, today's episode is for you. Allie Williams is a money coach who will share with you her no-nonsense methods for how she and her husband paid off over 6 figures of student loan debt while still saving, investing and enjoying life. Alli's approach is all about cutting back where it…

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Ep. 104: Apply a Slow Living Mindset to Your Life in the New Year 41:02

5M ago41:02

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Instead of going hard on New Years Resolutions, here's how you can begin to incorporate slow living into your daily lifestyle in 2024. Adapting a more slow lived mentality can be so helpful in healing your nervous system, achieving your goals, and all around living a more intentional life. Shopping Rehab: https://www.reneebenes.com/shopping-rehab S…

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Ep. 103: 7 Ways I Started Slow Living as a Busy Mom in the Suburbs 37:25

6M ago37:25

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Learning how to practice slow living when you live in a fast paced world can be hard. Yes, some people can practice slow living off grid, totally away from the outside world, but what about the rest of us? Can those of us with families, busy jobs, and loads of laundry still find ways to slow down and enjoy our lives? You bet we can and I want to te…

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197. Holidays + Grief, Family Dynamics, Boundaries, Self-Care and Joy – tips from a counsellor 17:11

6M ago17:11

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This is part 2 of the situations that can feel tough around the holidays. We explore how we deal with grief, family dynamics and clashes and ways we can take care of ourselves and look for ways to enjoy what is available to us. Tips from a counsellor to consider for the holiday season. Main topics of this episode: Part 1 unpacked topics like antici…

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