Grit-and-Gumption

Sometimes all it takes is a good sit down and a glass of wine to find out that, though there may be years (or decades) difference in ages, we really aren't that different and we just have to enjoy the one that we've been given. Join us as we have our first guest of 2024!! Grab a glass or mug of whatever suits your fancy and listen in to find out WHO our mystery guest is and hear us chat about life, weather, challenges, and childhood confessions!

Listen in as we chat about some of our all-time favorite Holiday movies and new ones we've watched this year! The classics, the cheesiest, and the ones that make us want to sell everything we own and move to some magical far-off land that probably doesn't exist! Send us a message on IG and let us know what your favorite holiday movies are!! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of YOU from Grit & Gumption!

Listen in as we recap our time together in Phoenix and our fun escapades!! We also share our thoughts on giving back and touch on the importance of just being KIND humans!!

The last month of the year is HERE!!  December tends to be wild and crazy with so many events, distractions, and get-togethers and we all know it will go by in a flash!  Join us today as we share our thoughts on wrapping up the year and a few tips to help you keep your sanity through the madness!! Easy Ways to Avoid Holiday Stress and Enjoy Your Time Off

It's that wonderful time of year where we get to fill our hearts and our bellies with the people and things that we love. Join us this week while we share OUR favorite memories, traditions, and maybe some recipes with you all. Happy Thanksgiving!! WE are grateful for ALL OF YOU!!! Be sure to share some of your favorites with us in Instagram @gritandgumptionpodcast

Listen in today as we talk about different ways we love to MOVE our bodies by getting outside!! We know it's getting colder in so many parts of the country, but there are so many benefits to just getting in even a few minutes of fresh air! Message us on IG at @gritandgumptionpodcast to let us know your favorite outdoor activities!

Join us today as we talk about unbelievable and hilarious (but totally true) school mascots! Listen in and then message us or tag us and share YOUR mascot names!! Go team go!!

If you're listening to this podcast, you have probably heard about how important it is to have a goal, how to set goals, how to make goals attainable, how to imagine your future self, and set goals from there...I could go on, but it's old news. Tune in this week as we discuss a new perspective to take on goal setting and it all begins with what makes you SMILE. If you want to check out the inspiration for this idea, check out Jon Acuff's new book All It Takes Is a Goal  https://www.amazon.com/All-Takes-Goal-Massive-Potential/dp/1540900819/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698281826&sr=8-1

Gather 'round as we tell you about some first-hand creepy encounters and experiences we've had!  We also chat about some of our favorite spooky movies, and listen all the way to the end to hear a fun challenge we have for you all!    

Join us today as we chat about doing things that push us out of our comfort zone! Yes...it can be scary, but so many beautiful things happen when we take that leap and do things that challenge us!!

We have a SPECIAL GUEST joining this week!! My dear friend and inspirational woman Sarah Polenick! Sarah is an artist and incredible human who left her 9-5 after COVID put her (then) career at a standstill and decided to pursue her passion for painting and art. Join me this week as we talk about her inspiration for a lifestyle change, the scary parts, the beautiful parts, and why and HOW she decided to make a BIG change in her life and do what she loves, so she never has to "work" a day in her life. We hope you enjoy her work and her story as much as we do and that it inspires YOU to go after the big scary thing and just start moving! Sarah has an art show on Saturday, September 30th, at The Whining Pig McDowell Mountain, for those of you local to the AZ scene. You can find Sarah on Instagram @SarahPolenick or on her website www.sarahpolenick.com

Age is just a number, you are only as old as you FEEL. But the reality is.. things start to change with our bodies and in our lives as each birthday comes and goes. Join us in this lighthearted episode where we dive into signs that you are getting older and changes we've noticed in our lives as we are entering our 40's!! Take this quiz to see how old you REALLY are and share your answers with us!  https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewziegler/quiz-guess-age

Do you ever feel like it's impossible to juggle your career, your family, personal life, AND keep up with things around your house?!? You are not alone!! Listen in this week as we dive into our thoughts on dirty dishes, laundry, cooking, meal prepping and give some actionable tips to flip that mindset around if you're feeling overwhelmed!

This week we are digging into the Finale of And Just Like That... SPOILER ALERT If you've been watching along with us, we're going to share our thoughts and feelings about the season finale...don't worry we'll give you a PAUSE ALERT so you don't get any spoilers and then you can come back and see if you feel the same! We're also going to share thoughts on potential new season(s) and...as always...a little bit of living our lives along the way. Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments or find us on Instagram @gritandgumptionpodcast

Ever have that moment when you've started something new and you're excited, but terrified at the same time? It could be a new job, a new hobby, or a new stage in your life, and suddenly you look around the room and your brain starts pointing out how inexperienced you are. What were you thinking? Why did they pick me? I'm no good at this... Well friend, let us tell you, that means that you are EXACTLY where you are supposed to be! If you didn't care about your inexperience you wouldn't CARE if you were any good at it. Tune in this week as we share some tips on switching your mindset and going after what you really want in life!

If you listened to last week's episode, you know that we are exploring our sober curious options. This week we've got a short take on the different things that we've tried, why we like them, and what else is out there if you're trying to explore other options as well. Have something you've tried and loved?? Share it in the comments!

Life can be HARD. We understand that and want you to know that you are NEVER alone. Join us this week as we cover the topic of mental health, get vulnerable about some of our own personal struggles, and share different tactics that have worked for us!

W.O.W. WE'VE MISSED YOU!! 2022 FLEW by and we're more than halfway through 2023! We know that we've been gone for a while, but there's been a lot going on. New jobs, new states, kids, dogs, shows, and more.  This episode we're catching up on everything that's been happening over the last year. Come catch up with us in an easy breezy episode before we start diving back into the real grit & gumption-y topics in the coming weeks.

TODAY is Shannon's 40th Birthday!! Listen in to this special, undercover episode (that Shannon doesn't even know was recorded) as we celebrate this special woman and the amazing human that she is! Happy Birthday Shannon!!! YOU are the IPA to my mozzarella sticks! Cheers to YOU and this next year being your best yet!!

Welcome to 2022!!! Join us as we talk through choosing our words of the year and why we've chosen to do this instead of making specific goals for the new year for the last few years. We'll also fill you in on the latest books we are reading and shows we're in love with! Can't wait to hear your thoughts and start the new year with you!

It's official! We are dropping some solo episodes starting this week. Join Emily as she talks about friendship and how important relationships are. Whether for a lifetime or a season, we all have people who make an impact in our lives. YOU all make an impact in OUR lives and we're so grateful to everyone that spends some time with us each week.

Happy October!!! It's spooky season and we're back to talk all about our latest favorite scary stories, Halloween plans, and what's been new in our worlds lately. Come have a listen and then share your favorite spooky season tales with us on Instagram @gritandgumptionpodcast

Everyone knows that Em is a big True Crime and scary movie junkie. This week she got Shannon on board with the true crime things and they share their favorite podcasts, a couple of the crazy episodes they have heard, and share some crazy real life stories from their home towns.   @morbid @myfavoritemurder @crimejunkie

We've got travel on our brains!! With vacations pretty much being on a halt this past year, we are trying to make up for lost time! Listen in as we talk about our upcoming vacations and a few of our DREAM vacations that are in the works! DM us on Instagram and tell us what your FAVORITE vacation has been and what is one bucket list place you've always wanted to go!?

Grit & Gumption has been on a bit of a hiatus, but hop in as we catch up with what’s been going on in OUR world!! Then jump on over to our Grit & Gumption Instagram account and DM us to let us know what’s been going on in YOURS!! We’ve missed you!!!!

If you're a woman in the 21st Century you have likely experienced burnout in one form or another. Today we dive into Burnout - Unlocking the Stress Cycle  by Emily and Amelia Nagoski and talk about how this is the most critical thing affecting women today. As wives, mamas, friends, and humans we are plagued by a endless stream of constant low-level stressors and we need to understand how to unlock those so that we can live more "balanced" lives. Check Out the Book Here: Burnout: Unlocking the Stress Cycle

This week we have special guest Stephanie Hendrick with us to talk about her new book Meant for More. Tune in as Stephanie shares the turning point when she realized her life was meant for making an impact and talks about the messy work that is required to live a truly purpose driven life. Buy her book here: https://amazon.com/dp/1664205268/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_NDS57DTVXTCXF2BSGKN5  Follow Stephanie on IG: @Stephanie_Hendrick www.stephaniehendrick.com

Episode 26...TAKE 2! Emily and Shannon had to do a second take on the recording because Shannon can't figure out technology (LOL). Tune in as they catch you up on some CRAZY things that have happened over the last few weeks, talk about some of our favorite things and give you a PUP-DATE on Reggie and Kali.

Do you have BIG goals and plans for your life but find yourself spending more time dreaming big or planning than taking action? Do you feel like the ship has sailed on you being able to achieve everything you want for your life? If these sound like YOU, then tune in for our episode today and listen in as we talk about how you can take small baby steps in order to achieve everything you've ever dreamed of! Remember – you have ONE life to live, this is NOT a dress rehearsal!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I think we can all agree that 2020 can go kick rocks amiright?!!?! We took a brief hiatus because...well...LIFE happened. We're back now though and ready to take on 2021!! Join us this week as we talk about how we finished the year, the importance of mental health and choosing a word for 2021!

There is a sweeping trend across the world that is empowering women to stand and embrace who they are and support one another. Join us this week as we talk about being a woman in the world today and what it means to support one another and lead from the front. We discuss World Renowned Soccer Star Abby Wambach's incredible story that led to her best selling book, The Wolfpack.

This week Shannon and Emily discuss their Halloween plans and how COVID has changed the way they celebrate! They also share stories of spooky experiences they have had over the years!! And find out which one LOVES all things scary and which one is not a fan!?!? Tune in to see!!

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” - Sophia Loren In this week's episode we talk about the secret to aging well at any age. It doesn't have to be all anti-aging serums and hip replacements when you get older, but you have to do the work now to reap the benefits later. Tune in as Emily and Shannon share some of the do's and don'ts that we've learned from our own mothers, as well as some tips we picked up along the way!

Grab your drink of choice and buckle up because you are in for a wild ride this week! It was our first ever IN PERSON podcast, so you know we had to do it up big! Join us as we sample TONS of brands of seltzers (the kind with the alcohol in it...) and just talk about LIFE! We will be tuning in with you, because we don't even remember everything we talked about! Kidding! Kinda....cheers!!!

And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.. Here we are after the longest, shortest year any of us has ever seen. We've talked about highs and lows and how to navigate them. Its been a crazy weird, wild ride, but fall is one of our FAVORITE seasons!!  Tune in to hear some of our favorite things this fall!

There are less than 90 days left in the year which just seems crazy! It seems like such a crazy short amount of time for how looong this year has been, but its all in what you make it! Listen in as Emily and Shannon talk about their plans to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones and crus the end of 2020.

Are you feeling the stress of life and wondering how you're going to  push through? This is the episode for you! There is SO much happening in our world today, but your have to take those feelings, acknowledge them, and move on down the road. Enneagram lovers, check this article to see what triggers your stress. https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/the-best-stress-management-tool-for-each-enneagram-type

Today you are going to be introduced to the newest member of the Grit & Gumption family….REGGIE!! Also listen in as we stop stories about all things dogs, talk about what you should do to prepare for a puppy, and the benefits you get from owning a dog! We hope you enjoy – and send us pictures of all your puppers! Ruff ruff!!!

You are for a REAL treat this week – and single ladies, this one is especially for you!! We are going to walk you through WHERE to find him, HOW to let him know you’re there, HOW to look good to him, and HOW to land him!!! And the real surprise?!!? It’s all from a magazine article from 1958!!! Tune in to see if times have changes at all, or if we are still stuck in the 50’s when it comes to landing yourself a husband! Check out the full article here: https://blogs.psychcentral.com/single-at-heart/2018/11/129-ways-to-get-a-husband-according-to-a-1958-magazine-article/  

This week we had the honor of having a special guest with us to further our discussion on diversity and inclusion. Janaya Watson Tshionyi, WCLO Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Uber, joined us to talk through one of the biggest questions many of us are asking ourselves today - how do we move forward? Listen in as Janaya shares her experience growing up in a small town with bi-racial parents, raising her own racially diverse family, and helping to lead an organization and her community in a quest for a more accepting and inclusive future. She shares some tangible tips for how we can create tailwinds of change and become allies in our communities by using our voices in our every day lives. We think you're really going to love what you hear and how easy and actionable taking next steps to make an impact on the world around you can be.

Opinions are like bumholes and everyone has got one. Amiright? In today's climate it seems like everyone has an opinion about everything, but in the throws of all the things we can't forget to just be human. This week we dive into going back to basics and being a kind human, both to others and to ourselves (we're our own worst critics after all). We challenge you this week to do a random act of kindness and share it with us!

Do you struggle with perfectionism or thinking that if you don’t go ALL IN you might as well not do it at all?!?! We are going to dive into why this thinking can be so dangerous and when most of us began thinking that way in the first place! We will also give actionable tips to help you move through this thinking!

Episode 10 guys!!! This week Shannon and Emily tackle goals. Big ones, little ones and make you want to poop your pants goals! Listen in as they drop some stats and science behind achieving your goals and some proven tips that they have used in their own lives so that you can set some MASSIVE goals that move you one step closer to living your best life.

Ever geek out on learning random facts? They're great for cocktail parties! Emily & Shannon lighten things up this week and come at you with some random fun facts about the states they live in. Have some fun facts about where you live? Share them with us so we can shout you out! The more you know the more you grow!

There are so many seasons of transformation that we go through in life. Some are HARD (ummmm hello the last 4 months), some are seasons of celebration, reflection, and so much more! Join us as we talk about seasons we’ve been going through and our plans to bust out of a funk!! So grab your favorite cocktail, pull up your big girl pants, and let’s do this!!!

Listen in this week as Emily and Shannon talk about the devastating loss of Emily's dog Ozzie, some of the crazy things going on in the world around us and how they're choosing to celebrate this life we've got instead of mourn what we don't.

Join us this week as we talk about the crazy things going on in our world!! Spiders, and snakes, and mayflies OH MY!!! Also – if you struggle with negative self talk, you have got to check out this episode for tips on what you can do to quiet those voices once and for all!

Have you ever wondered if there were forces outside of your control playing a hand in your life? Like a strange sequence of events that feels like dejavu or maybe something preventing you from making a big decision? Or maybe you've been curious about what makes you or a loved one tick? Or how wanted to really understand how to communicate with your spouse. In this week's episode Shannon and Emily dive into astrology, moon signs and some interesting things we are experiencing right now. Then they are going to touch on the trendy new enneagram fad people are obsessing over and what it is and what the different types are. So if you're down to explore a little self-awareness, then girl, grab a drink and let's dive in! Resources: How to Glide through Retrograde: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/sign-by-sign-advice-for-navigating-summer-2020-mercury-retrograde Find Your Moon Sign Here: https://www.astrocal.co.uk/moon-sign-calculator/ Take Your Enneagram Test Here: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/

There are things going on in the world that we just cannot ignore. In this episode we will be discussing the resources we are using to educate ourselves on racism and the Black Lives Matter movement and steps that YOU can take to help make a difference. Join us as we fumble through our thoughts and share our hearts for what is going on in the world.