Welcome! Bloom in Progress is a podcast on personal growth, relationships, friendships, and the experiences we all go through in our 20's! We started this podcast because we wanted a safe space to connect with others, share our experiences and struggles. Hosted by besties of 15+ yrs, Perls and Stephanie. Our twenties have been filled with ups and downs, questions and concerns about our future, and experiences that pushed our growth. We're here to connect with others that resonate with the challenges. Join us Tuesday's at 8AM PT for a fun conversation! Be calm, your bloom is in progress :)
Hello, welcome back to another episode on Bloom In Progress. Today we talk all about setting goals with the S.M.A.R.T method. Learn this method and set your yearly goals with us. We share some of our personal goals for this year and tips on how to set yourself up for success and hold yourself accountable. What is a SMART goal? How to set SMART goals? How to set yourself accountable for your goals? Our amazing intro song is "Bloom" by Ryan Little: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Btj7hq5LydMGs8DuYrvTW?si=hav4tS7SSWmnKjr0SsnwwQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
Welcome to Bloom In Progress, a lifestyle podcast. A lifestyle podcast about relationships, personal and professional growth and navigating life changes. We share our personal stories, what we've learned through the years, our career experiences and tips & tricks to navigate changes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
Welcome back to another episode! Today we talk all about weddings. Soon to be wife Perls share her perspective on common wedding struggles. We tackle the most common questions like how many people to invite to your wedding, should you have kids at your wedding, first looks or not with the groom! We share our unpopular opinions on these topics and a lot more. Topics discussed: Bouquet toss, Garter toss, kids at weddings, guest list, first looks, last name change, how much money to spend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
In today's episode Perls and Steph cover your questions regarding marriage, kids, and relationships. They share an update on their life and plans for this year. Follow us on socials: https://instagram.com/bloominprogresspod for more! Please rate and review us! Thank you so much for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
Hello Friends! In today's episode we call ourselves out on our bad habits and things we'd like to do better. We talk about what we didn't improve on in the last year and what we want to change in the new year. There's no agenda in today's episode :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
In today's episode we discuss some of the unpopular opinions on the internet and share our own take. We also talk about long distance relationships, choosing to love someone and ask each other some juicy questions! Follow us on socials: https://instagram.com/bloominprogresspod for more! Thank you so much for listening. Please rate and review us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
Story time with Perls, Steph, and special guest, Kirsten! In today's episode we talk about Perls' engagement story. We discuss the planning details, the lies, and the experience. Join us as we relive this very special moment! Follow us on socials: https://instagram.com/bloominprogresspod for more! Thank you so much for listening. Please rate and review us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
Welcome back to Season 2! What is emotional cheating? Perls and Steph discuss emotional cheating and the affects it has on people. We discuss season 3 of the show You on Netflix and have a discussion around Manifest on Netflix. Read more about some of the signs of emotional cheating: https://www.insider.com/signs-of-emotional-cheating-2019-3#you-hide-text-messages-phone-calls-or-emails-from-your-partner-5 Follow us on socials: https://instagram.com/bloominprogresspod for more! Thank you so much for listening. Please rate and review us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
Storytime with Perls and Steph! In today's episode and season finale, we share a story with you about past relationships and stalking. We also answer your questions submitted through socials and talk about getting rid of toxic people, ex-boyfriends that want you back, and how to tell your parents when you're dating someone new. Follow us on socials: https://instagram.com/bloominprogresspod for more! Thank you so much for an amazing first season. We can't express our gratitude for all of the support you've shown us. Catch you in season 2 :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
Join us with our special guest today, Eta Alaniz. On this episode we discuss the transition into married life and the pros and cons all while sipping on wine! Things to know before getting married, advice for people that are not married, tips and so much more. Follow us on IG for more @bloominprogresspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
Is social media ruining our lives? In today's episode, Perls and Steph discuss their social media journeys and how it's affected them. They reflect on the pros and cons of scrolling through timelines, as well as how it's made an impact on their daily lives and decisions. How has social media affected you? Follow us on IG for more @bloominprogresspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
In today's episode, Perls and Steph discuss toxic relationships and friendships. What does toxicity look like? How does toxicity relate to emotional and physical abuse? Perls and Steph spill the beans on their own toxic experiences. Article referenced: https://www.healthline.com/health/toxic-relationship If you are a victim of domestic violence: The national Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) 1.800.799. SAFE (7233) Follow us on IG for more @bloominprogresspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
In today's episode, we welcome our first guest Kirsten Nygard, model, actress, and our BFF! She joins our conversation surrounding the stages of growing pains. Kirsten shares her perspective on what she's learned about herself through the pains of growing older and how she takes care of herself when she's in a rut. Book referenced: The Power of Habit - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X Follow us for more @bloominprogresspod Follow our guest on IG: @kirsten_nn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
In today's episode, Perls and Steph dive into a common topic we all know and love, Boundaries. Personal, family and romantic relationship boundaries to be exact. They'll talk about their personal experience with not having certain boundaries and how they were able to set them. Healthy Boundaries: - Understand your personal wants and need and you're able to communicate them - Share just enough personal information at the appropriate times, place, and with the appropriate audience - You can accept hearing "NO" from others - Don't compromise your own values and opinions for others --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
Happy birthday to us! In honor of our birthday week, we wanted to do something different! We both are huge fans of Beyonce and Drake and in this episode, we wanted to have a little fun with their music. We answer some juicy questions and play a quick round of fuego time. Get to know us a little better and enjoy this light-hearted episode! Follow us on social @bloominprogresspod for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
In this episode we discuss our struggles, losses, wins, and most of all we reflect on our growth and experiences within the last year in the midst of the changes that 2020 has brought into all of our lives. We also want to acknowledge that the pandemic is a very serious topic. Everyone's lives have changed due to this. Many lost loved ones, have gotten sick, and have been affected by COVID-19 in ways that we cannot imagine. Our deepest sympathy goes out to everyone that has been affected by this illness. Our hearts are with you! Follow us @bloominprogresspod on socials for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
If you've ever dealt or are dealing with depression or a mental health issue, this is the episode for you! Steph walks us through how she identified her depression and the steps she took to get out of it. Warning signs: https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/Infographics/NAMI-Warning-Signs-FINAL.pdf Find advice and information: https://www.rethink.org/ Help a friend: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Teens-Young-Adults/How-to-Help-a-Friend Follow us on social @bloominprogresspod for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
Have you ever sat in bed at the end of the day and thought to yourself, "I'm not proud of how I acted." We all have experienced this across various situations. But have you taken the time to dig deeper? Have you taken the time to really identify the root and allow yourself to reflect and heal from issues you may not have addressed? In this episode, Perls and Steph discuss their experiences with reflecting and how it helped their healing process. We talk about: Traumas we experienced Different levels of reflecting How did reflecting contribute to our growth and healing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
Friendships are complicated! We all experience friendships differently, some negative and some positive but ups and downs are inevitable. Perls and Steph share their experiences, good and bad, and how to identify fake friends. We talk about: Red flags and how to spot them Friends in your teens, early twenties, and late twenties What we learned about our experience with friendships throughout the years For more follow us on Instagram at @bloominprogresspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloom-in-progress/message
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