Hey There Little Birdie

Grab a cup a coffee or a glass of wine and join Lissette and Maria for an honest and vulnerable conversation where they talk about life purpose and search for meaning, the difference between being and doing, guilt as a motivating emotion and learning to make peace with our unanswered questions. Throughout the conversation Maria and Lissette refer to the works of Samuel Beckett, Tennessee Williams, Glennon Doyle and Rainer Maria Rilke. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

Hey there little quarantined birdies! It’s a wine episode and we have a guest! Maria’s husband, Rolando, joins us for this episode where we talk about life and cover everything from quarantine feelings to freedom, expectation and individuality in a relationship to thoughts on what has made their marriage work after 25 years— hint we gotta let go of expectation! It’s a fun episode full of wine and popcorn— pardon the loud crinkling sound of the bag as well as the chewing! *Might want listen to this one on a speaker rather than headphones... Or if you're an ASMR lover, listen with headphones at MAX volume! ahaha* --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

Happy Quarantine, Little Birdies! Name a better way to welcome our Season 2 of Hey There Little Birdie than with a mandated quarantine?! All jokes aside, Lissette and María are happy to present the first episode of Season 2 to all of you faithful birdies. In this episode, "Cup O' Quarantine", they talk about this trying time and what we are in most need of (Hint: its NOT toilet paper). Instead, its compassionate leadership, meaningful connection and creative expression. In times of disconnect and darkness, it's our individual lights that make the road to a new day so much brighter.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

Have you ever formulated an opinion about somebody just by listening to the tone of their voice? Well, we have too! In this episode titled, "Stop Talking All That Sh*t," we invite you to listen in as we talk about our preconceived notions and learn to filter our conversations with the three gates of speech. Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or wine, and join us for this discussion and stay after for the “Just Like Me” guided meditation María and Lissette walk you through. Happy three gates week! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

In this final episode of 2019, these little birdies invite you on a journey of self-reflection and examination seasoned with honesty, vulnerability and trust. They talk about their favorite moments, struggles and goals for 2020 while elaborating on what it means to love without expectation, take up space unapologetically, and to embrace "our" innate enoughness. Bring it 2020...these little birdies are ready! (Credit to IG sensation, Amber Wagner, for this episode's opening: @ jstlbby) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

Many times our picture of how we imagine a situation ought to look like doesn't always match the reality of what it actually likes which in turn is necessary for us to move forward and grow. In this episode Lissette and Maria talk about resistance and control. They explore the need for control, understanding where that need comes from, learning to let go and trusting the process. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

We're baaack! In this episode, Cooke for the Soul, we talk about a local artist that we admire, Bobby Cooke, and what it means to be responsible for the energy that we bring into a room. We discuss the book, “The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield and what it means to live a life of artistic prayer as well as the importance of living in the moment. Grab a cup coffee, or a glass of wine, and join these these little birdies on a journey of self discovery and personal growth.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

With a glass of wine in hand, Maria and Lissette share your comments and parallel the lessons of parenting with confidence, creativity and growth.  Love the sh*t out if your sh*t is sure to make you laugh, think and... drink! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

In this episode, María and Lissette draw upon the experience of parenting and explore the life lessons applicable to the artistic journey. They discuss the topic of confidence, putting the work in, intention and purpose as well as the importance of dwelling in a "space of grace." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

To trust or not to trust... that is the question. In this episode, Lissette and Maria share their experiences with trust and betrayal. Together they explore what it means to forgive yourself and others; accept that not everyone is a member of your tribe and staying open to love.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

Hey there little birdie! What the hell you doing out there?! We've been busy! What have we been up to? Musicals, engagement and awards. Tune in, listen and enjoy as we talk about the process of creating art, love, life lessons and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

Sometimes life becomes overwhelming. The busyness starts to get the best of us and self-care is non existing or not the right self-care. Listen in while Lissette and Maria keep it real and talk about the feeling of imbalance and how they "ride the wave" in this episode titled, "Why am I crying?" *Original music composed and provided by Carlos A. Day* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY03JM8S5rn_4b6OnMGoIVg/featured --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

In this episode, "Neighbor, You's a Bad B****," María and Lissette sit down with their new little birdie mugs and talk about defining and redefining beauty. Join them as they share stories about how they are challenged to live a life that honors truth and beauty.  *Original music composed and provided by Carlos A. Day* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY03JM8S5rn_4b6OnMGoIVg/featured --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

In this episode, María and Lissette sit down with coffee and talk about Putting Gratitude In Our Attitude . From "Ego Edits" to finding our "Check Mates", their focus reveals the power of shifting our perspective by witnessing life happening FOR us instead of TO us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support

Welcome to Hey There Little Birdie! Raise your glass (or coffee mug) to us saying "Yes!" to this moment and you saying "Yes!" to listening in with us. *clink* Episode 1 is about our LUNA. "What the hell does that mean?" you say? Start listening to find out! Also, share your LUNA with us at heytherelittlebirdiequestions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lissette-and-maria/support