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Join Carrie and Magenta Consulting Founder and certified life coach Bridget Belden, who specializes in helping moms find fulfillment and joy beyond parenting — or should we say in addition to parenting?! Whether you're an empty nester or a mom of littles, you'll get so much out of this conversation about exploring your passions and making them a part of your daily life. For more information, visit BridgetBelden.com

We’re back! Carrie is excited to be back on the air talking about life in the time of Corona. Tune in now!

The first Safer at Home episode and it's a must-listen if you need encouragement right now! Carrie takes you through her (work in progress) gratitude list and also lessons we're learning now that we can take into the future to be happier, better people. Please tune in and share with friends!  Love and light to everyone!

THIS episode is one of the best we’ve ever done! Listen in as Carrie talks with Daniel Patterson of Patterson Perspective. He is an educator, author, speaker, coach and expert on teens and has dedicated his work to helping teens and their families function at their best. We talk about teen mental health and addiction, the college journey and SO much more!

Are you ready for a life of less stress, more peace and calm - more alignment with your true self? Then you should tune in NOW to this episode of the podcast, where Carrie talks with Nicole Reilly, M.D./A.M.F.T. who shares how to start walking, and living, a more mindful life! Learn about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and much more! More information at SmithPsychotherapyGroup.com and NicoleReillyTherapy.com.  

Listen in as Carrie and her friend Sarah Tobin talk about easy and non-overwhelming things you can do to live more sustainably and kindly on our earth. Includes quick and simple tips and product ideas and more!

It may not be your traditional Valentine's Day episode - but it's a fascinating and important topic! In this edition, Carrie speaks with and learns from Jan Moorad -- an executive coach and specialist in helping women heal from relationships with narcissists, whether it be in the workplace, in their families of origin or with their spouses. Join them as they talk about what gives rise to narcissistic tendencies, the signs of narcissistic behavior, and what you can do to ensure your relationships remain healthy. And, read more at www.MovingForwardRetreat.com

This is the episode where you may stop listening to me forever. And that’s okay. I’m talking politics and pole dancing.

Please listen to this episode - it’s important. Therapists and mental health professionals Jenny Smith LMFT and Carly Juarez Associate MFT of Smith Psychotherapy Group in Newport Beach join me to help process the tragedies of this past week. We talk about grief, coping skills, how to support others. You will get comfort and valuable information from this episode. Sending love and light to all.

It’s the Welcome 2020 Episode!  Carrie breaks down some current events plus shares information and tips on how to love better and harder this year!

Final episode of 2019! This is a must-listen if you want to go into 2020 feeling inspired, supported and peaceful. Listen as Carrie shares her Top 5 Lessons of 2019!

Annabelle Brigandi is only 21 and already is making huge impact in the world! Listen as she talks about her experiences in Uganda, where she’s founded a nonprofit, Streets to Success, that helps boys to get off the streets and realize their full potential! After you listen, head over to www.streets-to-success.org to donate. All donations make a big, life-changing difference for these boys!

A new must-hear episode with Thomas Curren - who walked across the US to raise money for the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. Listen in as he shares incredible stories and life lessons from his months on the road and visit his website at MovingOnWest.com for more info and to donate!

Listen in as Carrie talks about love and acceptance, the creative process, second (and third) chapters, the downside of Superwoman (and man) syndrome and more. Bonus - Murphy Karges weighs in about the creative process and inspiration!

Another one of those talking about everything with Carrie episodes! Listen in about friendships, burnout, family dynamics, social media, purpose and passion and the big mistake Carrie made last week!

Do you feel overwhelmed, confused and scared by climate change? Feel like there’s nothing you can do? Think it’s not going to truly affect you or your kids? Find out the truth about climate change and get simple, actionable tips on what you can do to make a difference. It’s easier than you think! Listen as Carrie talks with Tensie Whelan, former head of the Rainforest Alliance and now Director of NYU’s Stern School of Business Center for Sustainable Business.

How does the way we talk to ourselves and others impact our self image, happiness and relationships? How can we create and enforce healthy boundaries? Find out in this podcast with Carrie and Jennifer Smith, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, based in Newport Beach.

Don’t miss this crowd-sourced episode where Carrie answers all of your questions and provides a sneak peek of future shows!

They're at it again! Carrie and Alana McGee talk about all things midlife. From fat phobia to friendships to finding meaning in life, it's real talk with these two tell-it-like-it-is friends.

Have you ever been so fearful and without hope you thought you wouldn’t make it through the day, week, month? Carrie talks candidly about three points in her life she thought she wouldn’t survive. Sounds like a downer episode but it is meant to inspire hope, survival and thriving!

Loss in life is inevitable - and grief is one of the most excruciating emotions we experience as humans. How can we deal with loss and grief - in their many forms - in ways they are true to ourselves and in ways that make us feel supported? Listen to Carrie and her friend, Staci Ball of “Running Through Grief,” talk about loss, grief, surviving and thriving.

Ever wondered how to relate to the teen/s in your life? What teenagers today think and care about? Carrie talks with her 17-year-old daughter, Jeannie, to get the scoop on how we can live with and love our teens best. Listen now!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to pack up your life and travel the world? Or maybe you’ve dreamed of starting a nonprofit. Or of jumping off life’s “hamster wheel” and living a slower, more meaningful life. Carrie talks to her friend Leslie Christen who has done all these things and more. Listen now!

Have you ever felt that you have everything in life that you should need to be happy....but you aren’t...and you don’t know why? You may feel scared, ashamed, alone - but you’re not. Listen to Carrie and her guest Bridget Belden discuss the “having and being it all myths” that can leave us lacking passion, presence and fulfillment in our lives.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all of the issues we're facing as a country? Where do we start to fix things, to help others...how can we make a difference? When it comes to the issue of homelessness, there are things we can do TODAY that will positively impact the lives of homeless children and their families and break the cycle of homelessness forever. The "how" may surprise you. Listen to Carrie and her friend Jennifer Friend, CEO of Project Hope Alliance, discuss the crisis of homelessness in our country and in our backyards - and learn how you can help!

Back by popular demand...Carrie and her friend and Alana McGee talk more about anti-diet culture and also dig into some of the myths and issues surrounding the current "college culture" that gave rise to the recent Varsity Blues scandal.

Do you work with a Millennial? Have one (or more) in your house? Do you wonder where they are coming from and wish you could understand them better? Now you can, as Carrie talks to her friends, Alex Head and Karlin Meehan, both highly successful Millennials that will make you rethink your view on a generation.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you took the leap to follow your dreams and your passions...and made them your career? Listen to Carrie and her friend and abstract artist Karlin Meehan tell you how. Bonus: learn how (and why) to tap into your creativity - whether you're an artist or not!

Ready to take control of your day, re-prioritize what's really important, shift from overwhelm to ease, and hit your goals? Listen to Carrie and her friend Niko Everett - one of the nation's top performance coaches - tell you how. 

Ready for some real-life tips on how to reduce your anxiety and stress immediately? Listen to Carrie and her friend and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Jennifer Herdman tell you how.  

Want to start feeling good about your body - right now, at any weight - and never go on another diet? Listen to Carrie and her friend and anti-diet activist Alana McGee tell you how.