Middle Finger Happiness

Emotional Maturity Isn't About ControlToday Sharon and her friend Heather talk aboutlearn how not to get triggeredlearn how calm people use their wise energylearn the difference between stressful thoughts vs. brainless actionAnd of course, they share laughs, experiences, and aha moments!Connect with Sharon hereBuy Sharon's Books Sharon's WebsiteInstagram Sharon Lee ZapataInstagram Middle Finger Happiness

Have you ever been given excellent advice? But it didn't mean a damn thing to you?Until !! One day, you experienced something crazy, and then you remembered that great piece of advice!Join Sharon and her guest Heather Crump and their list of 20 Kickass Quick Tips for Your Life- Quit stalling, - You need insane focus to get shit done!- Every 3 minutes we're distracted! - Own your power!- Don't do things half-ass! - Trust your gut. Stand your ground....and more!If you're stuck and need a kick in the ass to get going, this episode is for you. Get those earbuds in and get inspired!>>>>>>>>>>

Happy Valentine's Day! XOXO In this episode, Sharon and Heather will share a fresh, funny, and interesting variety of conversations with you! The origin of Valentine's Day... How did we get the name Blue-Tooth?Why self-love is #1 in valuing yourselfDriving carsGenerational differencesAre you a sock-sock-shoe-shoe person? Or are you a sock-shoe, sock-shoe person?*Self-love improves mental health, boosts self-esteem, and creates a space for self-reflection and personal development. Connect with Sharon here:Sharon's WebsiteInstagram: Middle Finger Happiness podcastSharon's InstagramBuy Sharon's Books

In this episode, you will learn your Art of Determination and have Aha moments! Join Host: Sharon Lee Zapata and her guest Heather Crump as they share their genuine experiences, outcomes, and their explanation of The Art of Determination. what stops us from our determination understanding fear the four personalities that live inside us our habits = equal our current life laughs + Aha moment on their life experiences Connect with Sharon here: Sharon's Website Sharon's Instagram Instagram Middle Finger Happiness Buy Sharon's books

Hello to episode #119 Sharon and Heather's mic session opened up on how to Address Conflicts in Relationships. How do we handle conflict resolution? What do we do to resolve problems in relationships? How to handle leaving a toxic work environment And, of course, we talk about The Winter Snow Day in Texas! February is around the corner and Ground Hog Day is coming Follow Sharon on Instagram Buy Sharon's Books

Today's episode #118 is filled with fun energy, laugher, and learning! Heather and Sharon share short personal stories with you - -You'll feel like they're sitting in the same room with you! Are you a dog mom or a dog dad? This episode is for you. Have you ever wondered what living outside of the U.S. would be like? Learn what it's like to have a car wreck in another country. Both Heather and Sharon have lived abroad. Let's kick off the first month of this new year with some aha moments and chuckles! The importance of Dogs in relationships Too much face makeup! Cultural differences that make us connect and laugh! Looking forward to the future Get Sharon Lee Zapata's latest Book: Middle Finger Happiness - - work hard. live well. don't f*ck with me. Follow Sharon on Instagram Get your FREE beautiful Printable Art from Sharon

Sharon and her guest, Heather Crump catch up after Thanksgiving! Discussions include broken trash cans, eating too many cookies, the human mental process of thinking, and more DISCOVER: ways of thinking and communicating which way brings satisfaction or dissatisfaction abstract thinking vs. concrete thinking

This is Thanksgiving week, and we officially kick off the 2024 Holiday Season! Sharon and her guest, Heather Crump, share some laughs and their wholehearted experiences dealing with toxic people. Welcome to the power of setting your boundaries Set realistic expectations: Remember that it's not your job to fulfill everyone's expectations Set limits: Set limits on how much time you spend with certain people Buy Sharon's Book: Middle Finger Happiness. [work hard. live well. don't f*ck with me.] >> https://a.co/d/4kRBDX9

Sharon & Heather share a plethora of Aha Moments! They talk about leaving Houston, uncomfortable truths, life lessons, personal growth, and learned experiences. If you're stuck or struggling with how to move forward, their conversations will bring you epiphanies, advice, and laughter!

Have you ever met someone who is not genuine? They're dramatic, manipulative, tell lies, and always are the victim in all their situations. Let's look at Histrionic Personal Disorder: This is a mental health condition that affects the way a person thinks, perceives, and relates to others.

Not missing the glorious Houston traffic Talks of life and death hikes in the mountains

Sharon's back with a short power punch episode - - let's looks at what makes the super power female brain. Is Women's intuition real? Why Women's brains tend to be

Meet Ramon Ruiz, ‘The Rarity' Hip Hop singer, writer, producer, and Mental Health Specialist. He shares a plethora of amazing topics. His love of music, creativity, self-care, helping people, and how he became a LMSW. Ramon has seen an increase in teenage patients with mental health struggles, depression, and anxiety. The amount of teens performing Self-Harm cutting has grown (since the COVID19 pandemic arrived) Follow him on Instagram @theraritytx Visit his website www.TheRarity.com

Grab your coffee or cold beer- - Laughs mixed with seriousness … Who needs news when you've got Sharon and her Special Edition Co-host, Leo Phoenix. Today they riff on the mic

COVID19 in Australia is unbelievable. Imagine several “lockdowns”? How about the latest lockdown at 300 days wonly one hour of outdoor activity. And you're not allowed to meet & talk with your neighbors AND you're not allowed to drive past 3-miles away from your home… (if you are not vaccinated, you are STILL in lockdown) Authoritarian police are power crazy; no protest are allowed, no rights to guns, or maze/pepper spray. Australia

Sharon shares how she handled getting laid off, starting her consulting business AND her 2 big tips on

Special episode from New York City - meet Bek Love, one of the greatest story tellers and host of

Dr. Velázquez shares with us how our brain ultimately controls our body. He'll tell us how to handle our ‘mental' chatter, how to quiet a ‘noisy'

Sharon records her podcast while on her 10 miles bike ride. At this point in her podcast career she is not holding back on what she thinks about the clown ass administration from Biden's vaccine mandate push to his incompetent leadershit (Sharon doesn't care if you like or follow her and her Podcast either)

Back In the studio… after a 4 week break - - Coughing

Get ready to laugh your ass off and catch up with Leo & Sharon

Meet the founder of Bang Bang Fitness. Brent Mosley, is a quintessential man when it comes to inspiring the human spirit! Great things will happen when you mix mindset, movement, and choose to reinvent your physical & mental health in your life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Enjoy the co-mixture of advice, favorite mistakes, and what it takes to start

Shelley is the Author of her new book:

It’s been a minute or three since I’ve had my friends Steve Martinez a.k.a. Common Steve and Hector Garcia in the studio... Two uber creative Houston difference makers. These entrepreneurs always bring great vibes, off the cuff convos... and more. Houston Texas get ready for the biggest dog festival in the world

We always pass failures on the way to our successes.... there are reasons why a pencil had a ✏️ an eraser ....if you have to rewrite your story? Well, whip out that eraser. After some email requests, Sundays with Sharon is back

Let’s just name this podcast “Life Report- How to Stay Alive, Strive, and Thrive”. Amanda, a nursing student with honors and (single young mother) tells her true story of how she broke her leg and her baby son’s heart-breaking birth and delivery. Amanda did not listen to all the doctor’s advice. She bravely investigated, researched, and headed forward with her intuition. This podcast interview made me cry and laugh. It’s a must ‘listen to’ if you have ever struggled with anything in your personal life.

Have you been called a freak growing up because you are completely bald as a kid.. Growing up with a big personal secret - that no one knows... Well, meet an amazing badass woman: Kathi Tait, from Australia. She’s the Founder of Bald and Blonde Evolution Podcast “THE BALD WARRIOR” movement. Her story will shift your mind set and inspire you beyond any baby-ass pep talk you’ve probably had. Instagram & Facebook @baldevolution --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is for the people who love their

Imagine having knife stabbing feelings- in your breast? Imagine having to make your life changing decisions with such little time. Leo & Sharon interview Tamira, who at 29 yrs. old, was at the height of her global marketing career - - was diagnosed with stage III Metastatic Triple Positive. Her story will more inspire you- -Now at her 5 year bench mark, she is an unapologetically loud breast cancer advocate, survivor on a mission to amplify her powerful message. WEBSITE www.meandher2.com

Listen up small biz owners and entrepreneurs!! Sharon & Leo confab with Black Todd!! We’re given laughs and inspiring stories how he worked at “Glitter Kitchen & Karaoke Bar” ...he soon bought it with his business partner- The week before the COVID19 Quarantine - THE COMEBACK story is awesome!

Just three grown-ass people who happen to be parents - having happy hour talking about raising our kids - - dabbling in “current “ topics ... and did I mention we’re drinking ? Cheers

We got “educated” on how an athletic hockey player turned his life around after a spinal injury that required ‘surgery’ - He said no to surgery - Meet Brett Rivero, Founder of “Join Legion Yoga” - creating a legion of zenned out bad asses

Imagine going to work on a Friday and to the emergency room on Monday with yellow eyes?.... To discover liver failure. from nowhere and the need for a liver transplant. Jo Deb is an amazing woman who shares her incredible story. Liver transplant “thriver”, and artist; she also works as a C.A.S.A. court appointed special advocate representing abuse and neglect children in court. You can find her beautiful artwork on her website www.creatingwithjodeb.com and her Instagram @creatingjodeb --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What does triumphing over trauma look like, sound like, or feel like? Meet author and shamanic healer María Teresa. - - Authentically improving the human condition in the 21st-century. Follow her on Instagram @emotionalmusings And her YouTube Channel: Maria Teresa Emotional Musings --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is the “started from zero” story that will inspire you to not give up on your dreams, goals, and push through to make your vision a reality. 36 yr. old Mike Fallat, entrepreneur and investor- Founder of several businesses shares his struggles and how he kept “going”. He is truly a Dream Starter ⭐️follow Mike on Instagram @thedreamstarter and on Facebook @thedreamstarter and @joinmikesinnercircle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Leo and Sharon riff on the

The official “riff” session

Amazing time in my studio with Cris Sosa! And my special edition co-host Leo Phoenix. We chat

Leo is back in my studio! - we shoot the shit and get real on what it takes to be a ‘CREATIVE’ - He shares how the influence he received from his conversations with Stan Lee of Marvel Studios. Leo’s been through the trenches when it comes to bringing his art to “life” - With 20+ years in his repertoire of brilliant multi dimensional illustrative 3-D artistic works of art - he is an open book of creativity. www.artbystudiob.com follow him on

In an ideal world, people would treat others with respect, patience, and kindness. But in real life, things are very different. Most of us face bullies, backstabbers, narcissists, and people who just don’t respect others on a daily basis. - - - In other words... ASSHOLES are everywhere. - - - Tonight’s short podcast (Sunday’s with Sharon). - - I will share 5 Survival Tips How to Deal With Assholes.

There are 730 hours in a month. What are you going to do differently in 2021? Do you have an amplified message? Why not start your podcast TODAY? My friend and guest Nikki LaCroce host of the ever-popular podcast @whothefckpodcast shares WHY & HOW she started podcasting. She will tell you how to “show up fully as you are” follow her at https://www.instagram.com/whothefckpodcast/

Tonight’s podcast shows us how life piles up and then brings us together with words & stories of fear, bravery, love, struggles, and so much more.

Bedtime stories for grown-ass humans. Author & Award-winning presenter, Sharon Lee Zapata - shares some knowledge nuggets that will have you rolling your eyeballs. - - - WARNING: Sharon will express her inspiration on how to be fucking brave and leave you a trail-mix of how to embrace your life. Follow her on Instagram @sharonleezapata Get your free printable here

“Welcome to THE RED BRA PROJECT” • •Imagine a place where you can go visit at your own leisure and get inspired?!- - • Imagine learning how to control fear, anxiety, and push through to a new level of who you really are?! - - If A story is left untold, the power stays bottled-up and it never has the chance to offer support to someone else who could really use it- - - visit www.theredbraproject.com - -

Point Checklist on How to Own Your Bullshit. - Through adversity, we grow stronger. Right? We all have some little f*cking personal spaces where we can improve. Sharon shares how to keep it real when things go bad. *bonus 17 seconds * at the end. Cheers! Follow Sharon on INSTAGRAM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Drowning in the ocean of political views? The usage of people applying their “sway” on political opinions on social media’s landscape has bruised families & friends - Sharon shares why she doesn’t give a f*ck who is in the White House. This episode may enlighten your view on this election - or maybe not? Get your Free Printable: [no email required] "22 Things You Can Control" click here to get it > www.thebitchybusinessbriefs.com/thank-you/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

October 2020 Mental Health Awareness month. These are challenging times and many of us are looking for solid answers to have more courage to live better lives. In this short impactful podcast Dr. Summer Watson, Author, Empowerment Strategist Coach, Documentary & Filmmaker, Psychologist and Founder of KORE Women will shed some shiny light on - What is Reframing? How to get unstuck (unfucked)? How to be your own flame keeper? CONTACT HER: website www.KOREwomen.com (Instagram www.Instagram.com/KORE women ) Twitter www.Twitter.com/KOREWomen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

October 2020 is national domestic violence awareness month. - - Domestic violence occurs for everyone (women, men, and children) - - DV is not limited to physical violence it also is emotional & psychological. - - Sharon interviews Chau Nguyen, Chief Public Strategist Officer and Sonia Corrales, Chief Program Officer for H.A.W.C. (Houston Area Women’s Center) - -We took a heavy topic... And positioned a shiny light on bringing awareness to timeworn universal problem - - WEBSITE https://www.hawc.org INSTAGRAM https://www.Instagram.com/hawctalk/ FACEBOOK https://www.Facebook.com/HoustonAreaWomensCenter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We all have a story to tell- And a good tequila story is always noted with curiosity and satisfaction. - - - - Meet my friend, Casey Hartle, CEO of Titanium Tequila, Former MMA fighter/boxer and just an awesome dude who has worked his ass off. - - Mad respect for this.- - -enjoy our laid-back convo on “all-the-moving-parts” to a Tequila Company - - and yeah -- we talk about the worm and mezcal (Tequila’s smokie sister) - - Casey is uber active with his two beautiful young daughters as well as in the Houston, Texas community giving his time and efforts to help feed the homeless and contribute to various other projects Website: https://www.titaniumtequila.com/home Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/titanium_tequila/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/titanium_tequila/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app