Daree shares her top 5 most popular episodes, talks about what she's learned from podcasting, and past guests give their best advice on what they would do differently and that help YOU. Show Notes: http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/younger-self

We've got enough going on this world trying to hold us down. Let's abide by the code of womanhood. Uplift your sister. Respect yourself. Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/girl-code

This is a recap of the highlights and lowlights of Daree's life in 2018. Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/2018-recap

In this episode I discuss how to deal with "expectation hangovers" (aka disappointments), my hangovers from 2018, and ways that I am tackling my monetary goals. Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/unmet-expectations-goals

Maybe I should have entitled this episode "I don't WANT to call," because that's what I meant. One of my pet peeves is dealing with shoddy customer service-- whether it's by phone or in person. So I'm going to vent a little bit. (Hint: Usher is right!) Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/customerservice…

Are you a perfectionist? Do you beat yourself up for even the simplest of mistakes? Well, you are NOT a screw-up. Here's what to focus on instead. Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/screwupshappen

Friends don’t hurt friends—or at least the way it should be. Everyone has a story or two about getting stabbed in the back. What about friends who just suddenly stop all communication with you, and give you no reason? Dr. Jan Yager’s book, "When Friendship Hurts: How to Deal with Friends Who Betray, Abandon or Wound You," talks about the realit ...…

In this episode, I'm covering 10 traits of personal power that you can use to enhance your life. They all work together, but something in my message should resonate with you as a trait you can work on to enhance your personal strength and empower yourself. The power of Thought (2:30) The power of Respect (4:26) The power of Giving (6:37) The po ...…

My work with teenage girls, from my books about self-esteem, to speaking engagements, is based on things I wish I had done differently, and things I would tell my younger self. Lately this podcast has been my platform of choice to continue to spread my message to girls and young women that YOU ARE ENOUGH. So in today's show, I'm going to share ...…

According to the American Kidney Fund (AKF), there are 30 million Americans living with kidney disease. My husband was one of them, until he died in April. June 21st, would have been his 43rd birthday. AKF provided assistance for us when he became unable to work. The VA and Social Security didn't help us, but AKF did. So I'm holding a fundraise ...…

This episode will not be the typical show where we talk about different life strategies and personal development and I encourage you. This is an episode where I share my very personal story as I grapple with the grief of losing my husband less than a month ago. Today, I'm going to pay tribute to my husband, share a little bit about his journey, ...…

April 10 is National Siblings Day. As an adult, have you ever had issues with your siblings? Are you friendly with them, or barely speaking? Do you think you're too young or broke to have a will made (for you or your parents)? I'm talking about it today-- alone. My show, my thoughts, and I want you to let me know if you feel me on any of this. ...…

There's a WHOLE lot of things in this world that can make us mad or get our last nerve. Tyra S. Gardner is a nationally-certified Anger Management Specialist, speaker, psychotherapist and author whose sharing some tips on managing your anger in business and personal situations. Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/anger-can-kill-you…

Having experienced childhood abuse by both of her parents, and domestic violence as an adult, Abigail Manning, Awareness Creator, now creates awareness of the codes, cycles and connections found in all forms of abuse. She teaches replacing ill-informed with recognition, blame with empathy, hurt with health, and fear with love. Learn how to stop ...…

Cindy Perlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified biofeedback practitioner, chronic pain survivor, and the author of The Truth About Chronic Pain Treatments: The Best and Worst Strategies for Becoming Pain Free. She is an expert in helping pain patients find safe, effective relief. Download and listen to this #podcast where we discus ...…

Your menstrual cycle is more than just bleeding for a few days each month. It's your fifth vital sign-- a crucial way to track your health. But in order to shatter the stigma about our periods, we need to educate ourselves and get to know our bodies before we can change the way we talk about, and think about menstruation. In this episode, fello ...…

Lu Uhrich, Certified Eating Psychology Coach, helps women to find food freedom and practice body love, guiding her clients to overcome struggles with yo-yo dieting, food restriction, binge eating, loss of periods, shame, body hate. We talked about: What chronic dieting does to your mind and body, and how to become a "free" eater (2:45) How to " ...…

Ereena George is a Moms Health Educator and Child Advocate, supporting moms in becoming healthy and whole so they can raise productive children. She explains how clean eating and juicing helped her conquer a poor diagnosis, and how you can begin a healthier journey this year with your diet. Show Notes: http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/livin ...…

Rebecca Scritchfield helps people make peace with food. She is a registered dietitian, nutritionist, certified exercise physiologist, author of the book "Body Kindness," and host of the Body Kindness podcast. She joined me on the Kickin' it with Daree podcast to discuss how beauty ideals counteract body kindness, how medical society gives us un ...…

Mike Domitrz, Founder of The Date Safe Project talks with me about building a culture of consent and respect when it comes to the way we treat each other in everyday relationships, including: Why you should never tell your child to hug or kiss someone goodbye The correct response to a survivor of sexual assault who confides in you How assuming ...…

Women are expected to meet demands and fulfill responsibilities in the professional world and at home. With professional and family obligations, talented, competent women often lock themselves into a "trap" of responsibilities and obligations with little to no time to pursue their talents or passions. As women strive to please their superiors, ...…

No one wants to set themselves up for premature aging or sickness. But, as healing arts practitioner, intuitive energy healer and author Marie Knoetig explains, there are many decisions we make without thinking that can lead us to grow old or keep ourselves in poor health. She discusses how to be a self-advocate for your health care and underst ...…

Cornelius Simon is a motivational speaker, life success coach, and corporate trainer in San Diego. In this podcast, he explains how exercising self-discipline can result in creating positive new habits, boosting your productivity, and increasing your self-confidence. We discuss: Discover how to conqueror procrastination and overcome anxiety Lea ...…

After her husband's sudden suicide, Kristi Hugstad had to not only deal with her grief in a healthy way, but also find a way to move on and live a happy life once again. Now as a certified Grief Recovery Specialist, her work has helped countless people through the most difficult times in their lives. Through her work, she hopes to help people w ...…

Stephanie knows firsthand the shame, isolation and secrecy of growing up with and living with an alcoholic. Just before Hurricane Sandy in October 2012, Stephanie McAuliffe’s world was turned upside down when her husband entered rehab for alcoholism. A resident of the Jersey Shore, she was living "a storm within a storm." Stephanie now helps wo ...…

Pascale Recher is a multi-passionate solopreneur, an advocate of self-care in business, lover of routines, apps, and all things helping the medicine go down. When she’s not on a film set doing hair and make-up, she’s a tech & business facilitator, and the host of the Right-Brain Geek podcast. In this episode she discusses how to become more res ...…

Nathalie Botros – the "Bon-Vivant Girl" – is a certified health coach and psychotherapist who teaches women how to lose weight and feel great without sacrificing their appetite and love for life. In this episode, she shows us a way to get to your happy place without suffering, trying desperate measures to lose weight, or avoiding social events. ...…

Robin LaCross is a holistic health practitioner who educates and empowers women about their reproductive health. She is on a mission to reduce unintended pregnancies and the spread of STDs in the world by changing the way mothers talk to their children about growing up, having sex, and staying safe. Robin founded The HPV Education Project to ra ...…

It's been a great Season 2! We will resume with Season 3 in mid-August. What topics do you want to hear more about? Email: Kickin it [at] DareeAllen [dot] com or Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @DareeAllen Support the Kickin' it with Daree podcast here: http://patreon.com/KickinitwithDaree

Friendship Coach, Speaker and Author Pamela Naidoo teamed up with some of the world’s leading scientists and research scholars to explore friendships, and specifically, study the dynamics of platonic male-female friendships. In her new book, Just Friends - The Ultimate Girl's Guide to Male Friendships, she gives secrets on how to make long last ...…

Brandon Frame is a servant leader who has applied his passion for business and education towards the goal of creating concrete avenues for youth to develop into positive and upstanding men and women. His organization, TheBlackManCan, Inc. is an oasis of resources for both African American and global communities. In just 7 years, the organizatio ...…

Dr. Joe Martin is The Professional Man Builder. He's the founder of Real Men Connect, a multi-media men's movement where we mobilize, mentor, and multiply the efforts of men who desire to be better husbands, fathers, and spiritual leaders at home, on the job, and in the community. In this episode, in honor of Father's Day, we tackle what it mea ...…

Melody Warnick, author of This Is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live discusses place attachment, being neighborly, why Americans move so much, and what it takes to feel rooted in a town or city. If you are unhappy in your current city or thinking of a new place to live, this episode will help you with the psychol ...…

If your best friend comes to you about a hard time they are having with something, your first response would be caring and compassionate. The advice you give in your language is most likely realistic and practical, but generous. Do you treat yourself the same way? What do you say to yourself when you mess up? Are you your OWN best friend? Dr. K ...…

Starting a goal in small steps can help lower the resistance that keeps us from getting started and building momentum. That's just one of many nuggets that Life Strategist and author Betsy Pake drops in this week's episode. The idea of "Go Big or Go Home" just doesn't work, and leaves us feeling less than and unhappy. Instead, Betsy shares her ...…

Many of us appreciate the conveniences of smart phones and other technology, we can often get so comfortable with it that we fall into what Stephanie Michele calls "fast-food" relating-- Likes, etc. or quick texts instead of real communication. Some try to use social media to take short-cuts into building relationships. Stephanie Michele is a C ...…

Meiyoko Taylor visits the podcast this week to help you find your "amazing" and tap into your hidden potential. Most people are one step from transforming their life and it is his mission to provide them with the tools to find their AMAZING! Listen to Meiyoko as he shares: What "your amazing" is, or could be What a lot of self-help/personal dev ...…

Mark and Laura Tong were on the show last March, talking about ways to live without regrets, and now they're back to discuss the new book, The Life-Changing Power of No!, where they discuss healthy and respectful ways to assert your boundaries in various situations. The Tongs discuss: What makes it so hard to say No to people when they ask you ...…

A personal mission statement is the most powerful tool you can develop in your life. By identifying your single motivating purpose and incorporating it into your philosophy, you will have the tools to achieve happiness and success on a daily basis. Coach and prolific author Michal Stawicki drops in to share how creating a personal mission state ...…

After suffering with more than 9,000 migraines over 28 years, Lisa Jacobson recognized the need for a community. She is the founder of The Daily Migraine (www.TheDailyMigraine.com) and inventor of the Migraine Hat. Today, there are 37 million migraine sufferers in the U.S. alone, and she has become an advocate for them. If you've ever suffered ...…

This episode is a PSA for the clueless, those who lack social skills, and is dedicated to everyone who wishes that common sense really was common. Author, civility and social skills trainer Rosalinda Randall weighs in some offensive scenarios we encounter, and what to do about them, including: When someone can't remember your name Talking on ce ...…

Have you ever felt like you wanted to accomplish something but talked yourself out of it with thoughts of, "You're too old," or "It's too late"? Well, it's never too late to follow your dreams. Just ask Lauri Mackey, who has accomplished a LIST of things after turning 40, including racing mountain bikes and getting her GED in a class full of Hi ...…

Living everyday life brings its own challenges whether it's related to school, work, our personal lives and family issues. All of this causes us to sometimes really need to go inward and be quiet and release that stress. Yogi entrepreneur, health coach and host of the Balancing Act podcast, Teliah Gienger says that our success in any venture or ...…

You can heal your own chronic anxiety and panic attacks naturally, without medication. Gina Ryan, a Nutritionist, Holistic Life & Anxiety Coach, knows this because she's done it. Gina lives in Hawaii but admits that all of her days haven't been paradise. Listen to this show to hear her discuss: Why you MUST label your issue How mindful breathin ...…

We're getting REALLY PERSONAL in this week's episode! Words like penis and vagina are not dirty words; they refer to parts of the human anatomy, which we use for practical and personal purposes. So when it comes to these personal body parts, why are we afraid to talk about them with our partner, with our doctor, or admit to ourselves what “thos ...…

Britany Felix, host of the Living Unconventionally podcast, has been married to her college sweetheart for 10 years and together, they have endured difficult times, but still have found ways to let those difficulties only strengthen their bond. In this episode she shares what she's learned from the ups and downs of love with her one and only, b ...…

As an athlete, you know that if you put the work in, something better will happen. That applies to love too. Daniel Packard, Trainer of Love Athletes says that you can have more love if you want and are willing to work on yourself. The biggest issue is often related to self-worth. Daniel explains how to move from being a love amateur to a love ...…

Do you have too much stuff? Are you addicted to shopping (Amazon anyone)? I decided to peer behind the veil of minimalism, which Lori Rochino, Declutter Coach describes as the concept of living with less stuff in order to enjoy more, and living more intentionally with the people who matter most. It's a way to counteract the overwhelm people fee ...…

Does "living below your means" mean that you can't have fun, eat good, travel, or look fab? Nope! Personal finance expert and podcaster Michelle Jackson knows how to be frugal in a way that still allows you to live fab! In this podcast, she shares her creative and practical tips and tricks to make your pennies squeak and how to parlay your skil ...…

Are you afraid to speak up for yourself (or someone else) because you might be judged, belittled or punished? TEDx speaker, radio host and award-winning author Jennifer S. Wilkov was wrongly accused of a crime, convicted and served time at Rikers Island before the charges were dropped and she was exonerated. She says: "Many of us have lost our ...…