No Mums. No Carns. No Daisies.

After several years of talking about going on their yoga and surfing retreat, Diana and Valerie finally did it! It was the trip of a lifetime. What they did not realize was the magic that sparked this hidden gem on the western coast of Panama. The location, the resort, the amazing food and wonderful activities paled in comparison to the amazing people that run this magical place. While on their trip, the ladies had the wonderful honor of interviewing Janel Phillips, the co-owner of Sansara Surf & Yoga Resort in beautiful Cambutal. If you've ever believed in following your dreams, tune into this episode!

Diana and Valerie discuss how their younger selves had a tendency to take on EVERYTHING, all the time, in the attempt to “control the universe.” A behavior that is, ultimately, self serving, self destructive, and often at the expense of others. We dissect and reflect on accolades, ego and our motives for “overdoing.” Are you trying to be a superhero? Because Edna says: “NO CAPES!”

In this episode, we welcome a very special guest! Julie Eubanks has been the owner of Be Yoga in Marietta, GA for over 15 years. She has a very tough story of love and loss with a best friend who ultimately inspired her to open her studio. It is a story that transcends time, location and loss. She is a warrior who has used her heartbreak to motivate and inspire others. We are excited and honored to have Julie join us on our podcast.

This week, Diana and Valerie will say “Sorry, not sorry!” for discussing the tendency to over-apologize. Do you find yourself saying sorry for the most trivial things or for the actions of others that are beyond your control? Does this habit dilute the importance of a true and necessary apology? And why do some people seem to constantly apologize while others never do? In “The Never Ending Sorry” episode, these are just a few of the questions that we seek to answer. Whew! It's a lot to unpack.

It's Fancy Jam Time! Life is too short to settle for “less than” and for feelings that we are not deserving of things that we desire. This week, Diana and Valerie discuss why you should buy the dang purse, sleep in, or take that trip you've been dreaming about! It's time to level up and go for the things that matter to you in your life. It's not being shallow or materialistic, it's about advocating for something that makes you happy.

The stories you tell are important, especially when it comes to sharing your own. Do you have mem-ories, accomplishments, aspirations, values -- a legacy -- that you want to leave behind? If you ha-ven't thought much about it before now, 2022 is a great time to start! This week, Diana and Valerie talk about the value of knowing yourself, understanding the percep-tions others have of you and how future generations can benefit from your own personal storytelling right now.

This week Diana and Valerie are talking about the big differences between motivating, experiencing, and controlling situations. Whether it's planning family vacations, work events or social gatherings, exhaustion and resentment can often be the outcome when you're always trying to be the one at the wheel. Even though it's called a “trip,” the fun you have isn't supposed to come with a lot of baggage, right? Join us as we unpack this topic about letting go and enjoying the ride.

This week, Diana and Valerie have a discussion about how we show up in conversations. Are you listening to correct or listening to connect? If we're only looking for opportunities to be right, or waiting for the pauses to make a point, is real engagement and communication actually happening? They also discuss the importance of asking questions, why we should think more about “dialing direct” rather than enlisting supporters on social media, and how being an active listener can help you grow personally, professionally and emotionally.

Time to leave the kids and work behind and hit the road. Honky Tonks, Rooftop Bars, Fabulous Cocktails and lots of Live Music. Come along as Diana and Valerie hit NashVegas for some big, old-fashioned girls' weekend fun!

What's actually happening in real life isn't usually what you see in the perfect, polished pictures posted on social media. In this week's episode of NMNCND,“You Don't Know What You Don't Know,” Diana and Valerie discuss how these facades don't serve us because we aren't sharing our most authentic selves and are not seeing the challenges that others might be facing behind closed doors. Join the gals for a few laughs and a very organic conversation about empathy, authenticity, COVID, and lessons learned.

Who are you listening to and why? Diana and Valerie talk about the people who are influencing their decision making in all areas of their lives. Whether in parenting, work, finances or personal lives, these people are guiding and influencing our decisions every day. Mentors are the “Kitchen Cabinet” (or the “Medicine Cabinet!”) in your life!

Happy holidays, Buttercups! How is everyone doing? Diana and Valerie are back with a special holiday episode. They discuss the joys and challenges of the season including gift giving, managing stress and 2022 intentions. Please join us! We can't wait to start a new year with you! Enjoy!

In this week's podcast episode, we kick those bucket lists to the curb and start composing our LIVE Lists! What do you want to prioritize in your life to make it more meaningful to you? What are your goals? Maybe it's all about having a life with more travel and adventure. Maybe it's about experiencing spontaneity or more laughter every day. It might be something as straightforward as learning to golf! Diana and Valerie discuss what's on their individual (and shared!) Live Lists and how they plan on making them happen. Starting NOW! Let's make those dreams come true, shall we?!

Are you waking up on the right or wrong side of the bed? Are you jumping out of bed to seize the day or are you dragging after a full night's “sleep” more tired than ever? Listen in as Diana and Valerie talk about the healing power of “good sleep” vs. ”just sleep.” There is a difference. Quality matters and we are advocating for rock-solid rest!

This week we do a deep dive into the topic of loneliness. Not to be downers, but it is very real and prevalent in many of our lives. Diana and Valerie are shining some light on this “swept under the rug” topic. No one, especially a positive person, likes to admit that they are lonely. There are judgements and sometimes others, including ourselves, help start the shame spiral. We are perceived as being weak. Listen in as we own these feelings and talk about the power of normalizing this emotion.

Diana and Valerie are talking about the often-conflicting narratives and options that battle it out on the daily between our heads and our hearts. What do you do when you know what you “should” do but your heart wants you to do something different? Through the conversation, there is discovery about how these internal struggles illustrate the daily challenges that we face in creating appropriate boundaries for others, managing important relationships, making tough decisions and in advocating for ourselves. In other words: exactly what the No. Mums. No Carns. No Daisies. podcast is all about!

With all of its benefits, this digital age has also brought along its fair share of challenges. “Ghosting” is a relatively new term that refers to abruptly cutting off contact with someone without giving that person any warning or explanation for doing so. Even when the person being ghosted reaches out to re-initiate contact or gain closure, they're met with silence. To anyone that has experienced this, it can create feelings of confusion, shame, embarrassment and sadness. In this episode, Diana and Valerie discuss their experiences, how it has impacted them and what they've learned.

Diana and Valerie kick off Season 5 with an interview with their guest, Dan Quiggle! Dan is an international speaker, serial entrepreneur, author, podcaster and creator of the Quiggle Assessment, an online leadership and personality assessment unlike any other out there. You will be enthralled and engaged as we navigate the best way to create your own personal brand.

To all of the amazing fathers and father figures out there: HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Diana and Valerie share a bonus podcast episode to talk about the love, legacies and challenges of their relationships with their dads, who have both passed away. You are SO very missed but the memories we have are held dear and shared daily.

Even if we are generally armed with a positive outlook and a sunny disposition, life has a funny way of presenting us with frustrating and disappointing situations. At these times, emotions can often rule the day (and you!) but then ultimately leave us with an undesirable outcome. How do you handle it when you are thrown a curveball in your personal life or at work? Valerie and Diana talk about how their passions have helped and hindered them on this life journey. Listen in as they share a handy new coping mechanism for taking the emotion out of negative situations.

In this week’s episode we talk about looking back. Sometimes that can be pretty hard to do but we’ve(hopefully)learned to use a lens that allows us to appreciate the lessons learned instead of feeling regret. Diana and Valerie discuss pivotal moments that have significantly changed the direction, and momentum, of their lives, as well as things they might do differently today.

Our very first guest, Dr. Debbie Phillips, joins us today! She is a mentor, advocate, entrepreneur, nationally acclaimed speaker, business owner, multi-family industry icon, teacher, wife and mother. She coined the phrase “Genius Zone” and was the inspiration for one of the NMNCND podcast episodes in Season 1! Listen in as this amazing powerhouse shares her tips and tricks on how to have it all without losing yourself.

A special edition episode to honor the beautiful women who we are so fortunate to call our mothers! The *original* influencers! We have learned, grown and become the women that we are today thanks to these steel magnolias! So, on this Mother’s Day: here's to all the moms, step moms, friend moms and wonderful ladies that are mom gurus and guides in our lives! Take a listen as Valerie and Diana pay tribute. Happy Mother's Day!

Walking buddies, travel mates, co-workers, workout partners, wine night gal pals, BFFs…Not everyone in your life is your ride-or-die but there are so many different types of relationships throughout your lifetime that are incredibly important, fulfilling and impactful. Join Diana and Valerie in this week’s podcast episode that is all about friendship!

There is not a handbook given to you at the hospital when you give birth to your children. Parenting is a long road full of hard lessons and growth and the stakes could not be higher. Listen in as Valerie and Diana have a frank and vulnerable conversation on their parenting pitfalls and how they continue to navigate and learn with time!

Consistently consistent. Redundant? YES! And that’s how the magic happens! In their first episode for season 4, Diana and Valerie talk about how daily micro changes and patterns can have a big impact on long-term behavior. Slow and steady CAN win the race. Join us for a discussion about strategies for “stick-to-it-ness” and personal success!

Everything you experience in your life is largely about your mindset: what you spend most of your time and energy thinking about is ultimately the direction you are headed. Is it a happy journey to all of the places you want to be? From journaling to future boards to spreadsheets, Diana and Valerie discuss different ways to find clarity, focus on what you really want out of life, make important changes and how to make your goals a reality.

Do you feel seen and heard in all of the different “departments” of your life: in your work, in your relationships, in your community? Are you a supportive advocate for others who want to have a voice? Diana and Valerie discuss the idea of “showing up” in all of the different areas of your life and the importance of feeling valued.

From Enneagram tests to zodiac signs to dating apps to leadership assessments, there’s an entire multibillion dollar industry focused exclusively on taking inventory of our personalities and unique characteristics and guiding us on how to optimize and use them. Right down to getting along with others in a more productive and meaningful way, be it in business, friendship or romantic relationships. Diana and Valerie discuss what their results have been and weigh in on how they’ve used them over the years in various ways.

So many of us deal with a simmering level of anxiety on the daily. Some days, it’s uneasiness. Some days, it’s downright shakiness. Some days, the simplest of tasks seem daunting. Out of nowhere, the beast from within surfaces and takes your breath away. If you have ever experienced this, listen in as Diana and Valerie have a raw and open conversation about their challenges with anxiety.

Happy 53rd birthday, Diana! In this episode, Diana and Valerie discuss what birthdays mean to each of them, how they celebrate, their thoughts on aging and why they embrace opportunities for fresh starts and new beginnings.

Valerie and Diana open Season 3 with a candid discussion about a topic that impacts each and every one of us: money and finances. Both women discuss their emotional relationships with money, how they have evolved over the years and the steps they’ve taken to go from just surviving to thriving!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah. How are you doing? Is the tinsel hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon will be there? Is the house fully decorated? Lights hung perfectly outside? Gifts bought and wrapped? Have you baked your cookies? Are you joyful and blissful or are you hanging on by a piece of tinsel? Are your lights burning brightly or are they burned out?  In our SPECIAL, bonus holiday edition, we talk about how to navigate the expectations of the holidays.  Listen in and hear how we try to keep it real during this Covid Holiday Season!

Exhausted. Anxious. Shaming. Judgment. Fear. The 'Rona. Pandemic. Election. Quarantine. Face Mask. Maskhole. Toilet Paper. Hand Sanitizer. COVIDiot. Taboo Topics. Six Feet. Social Distancing. Doom Scrolling. Lockdown. Super Spreader. Mental Health. Dumpster Fire. Quarantini. Day Drinking. DIY Projects. Virtual Learning. Zoom. Pajamas. Flattening the Curve. Contactless Delivery. New Normal. WHO. Greater Good. Respect. Harmony. Gratitude. Family. Lifeboat. Podcast. Hope. Friendship. 2020: What. A. Year. Join Diana and Valerie as they discuss this unforgettable year.

This week is all about flexing that courage muscle! Fear can paralyze us into staying stuck but, as we push through, we get to experience the growth and the confidence of knowing that we felt the fear and did it anyway. It certainly helps to have your ride-or-die in the front seat next to you so grab a friend and jump on that roller coaster!

Everyone needs a mentor, a role model, a guardian angel. Diana and Valerie talk about the women in their lives, past and present, who have inspired and supported them over the years and discuss why they are so important to them.

It's what we need more of right now: grace, gratitude and kindness. It can be incorporated into every minute of your day and it costs nothing to give...but the return is enormous. Join Diana and Valerie's chat about the big payoff for the little things in life.

Yup, you read that right! Diana and Valerie get REAL and have a very candid discussion about menopause, women's health, post-divorce dating and whole lot of other topics that are relevant to an active woman in her 50s. Great info for women (and men!) of any age.

Diana and Valerie spent time abroad during college in the London Internship Program through Boston University. They even managed to (mostly) make it to class and learn a few things! They spent a lot of time traveling together while they were there and have some pretty fun stories to tell. Find out more about these two wanderlusty women and the trip that bound their friendship together forever.

Maybe it's a garden. Maybe it's a tiny corner with a bookshelf and a view. Finding a sacred space to escape in your everyday life can be an essential way to rejuvenate yourself. Diana and Valerie discuss the spaces they've created in their own lives that soothe their souls.

What is YOUR THING? Maybe it's big, maybe it's small, but what is that thing that makes you really stand out? Something you feel passionate about and that you do effortlessly and with love? How are you incorporating this into your life? Join Diana and Valerie in a discussion about finding your niche, your calling, your special purpose.

It is SO HARD TO SAY NO. What are the areas in your life where you feel like you are always "taking one for the team" or pushing down your own feelings because you don't want to disappoint someone else? Diana and Valerie have worked hard over the years to establish and maintain boundaries in their lives. Listen in to hear how they've done it and what they're still working on.

Put it on the calendar and see what happens! Diana and Valerie talk about how they've learned to build fun and relaxation into their lives so that they're shinier, happier people. You can, too! Join us and find out how.

Have you ever felt the burn of shame? It's a huge barrier to self love and growth. Listen in and hear how Diana and Valerie have experienced and overcome shame in their own lives.

Who knew a lifelong friendship could begin over the shared reluctance to surrender a fake ID at college orientation? Meet Diana and Valerie, hear their stories and join them on their ongoing adventure of friendship, growth and self advocacy.