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Two teachers hang up their hats and strip down to who they are outside of work with buzzworthy topics and just shoot the . . . breeze.

Deana


    • May 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 265 EPISODES


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    Not Good At Couch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 18:11


    What are you good at when it comes to fitness/movement? Do you know it is okay to not love every minute and each workout? It is also okay to not be a professional at what you do when working out.Join me today always to 4.0 your life!xx Deana

    Go Fix Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 18:47


    It's not for fame, popularity, or to show off. It is for proud feelings and the achievement of what once was hard to do, be done.So if you see it as anything but that, your perception is off, you may have a jealous complex, and you need to go fix yourself.Thanks, and have the day you deserve.xx deana

    Drink Drama + Failure.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 20:39


    Drink Drama, a Podcast Tour, and how to 4.0 your life with failure that helps with regret.Join me today and every Thursday as we 4.0 our life!xx Deana

    Jumps & Leaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 24:33


    If you can understand that people are not your competition and that they truly are the collaboration team you always dreamed of, then change is no longer a problem.If you can make a small change and say that the outcome holds so much weight of greatness, then change is no longer a problem.If you just jump or leap and know if it doesn't work out you can...change again, then change is no longer a problem.So then jump... or in my case I will leap!xx deana

    The "Medicine" We Need More Of.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 19:44


    It's like your first relationship, when you got married, or when you had kids...it's a commitment. If you can't keep it, then what is the point?Set goals, set expectations, but do it for you. Fitness is a way of life. Fitness is a bettering of yourself. Fitness is the "medicine" that we all need more of. So then why is it so hard to commit to yourself, when you commit so much of yourself to others and other things?xx Deana

    No Seat Fillers Needed.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 24:21


    I don't want someone to like me because someone else said they should. I don't want someone to just follow me on instagram to "watch" me. I want people that are interested in what I do, what I say, and actually care, because you're not my competition. Also I don't want seat fillers to have an auditorium filled of people that just don't get it. So to the people that get me, listen, and love it all... thanks!

    Change Your Question.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 21:47


    Maybe it's your question.Maybe you just need to change it to get your point across, make someone not feel like garbage, or so you get more than one word answers.Change your question.Join me today on the podcast as we 4.0 our life by changing the question.xx deana

    Don't Be a Rotten Tomato.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 16:11


    With Spring happening today, I more concerned about sink holes and allergies if you ask me. For others, it is the beauty and wonderful budding of flowers. It looks like someone sprinkled matcha everywhere and then you feel like a fire breathing dragon, so more sink hole talk? Either way, join me today as we compare tomatoes to 4.0-ing your life.

    Oh, it's very real.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 19:57


    Not needing validation or one's approval is something that we don't see a lot. If we truly think about how we feel, what we want, and the way we see it, maybe we can see what we are doing is real, is great, and is everything worth congratulating ourselves for!xx deana

    You Can't Drive!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 20:47


    A NJ Sinkhole can for sure change a person, but does it also change your driving? No, no it does not. You are either a bad driver or a good one, so no excuse there.Any who, back with it and figuring it all out as I 4.0 my life!xx Deana

    The King Of Kindergarten

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 68:12


    The fear of glitter, rescuing shoes, and so much more...When I first came across Josh's instagram page, I knew I had to follow. Josh is hilarious, on point, and just overly talented. To be honest any Kindergarten teacher needs to be rewarded for all they do.Josh and I planned a recording and we found out how similar we are and now we are BEST FRIENDS! Seriously, that isn't me just being a stalker. Thank you Josh for this epic episode and can't wait for a part 2!Be sure to follow Josh on Instagram @Joshuaryleskingxx Deana

    In My No Era!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 20:52


    After super relating to The Hungry Fork aka Ari, I was like we are so talking about this. It is about saying no and NOT looking back!xx deana

    Why Lie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 17:17


    Ever tell someone they look great and you don't mean it? What about the person that ALWAYS says your outfit is so nice, but you know they're just fishing for their own compliments and they lie about your outfit in return... why? Why do people do this? Does it make you feel better? Sound better? Just want to be Perfect Polly? All I know is my face says it all, and I may have called some people out on this clownery. xx Deana

    Love Thy Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 18:31


    This isn't a religious one folks, sorry if that is what you came for. This one is about letting go of all the thoughts of others, the words of others, and just loving thy self for what you bring to the table. YOU are writing your book. YOU are creating your happily ever after. YOU are the one who calls the shots. So YOU let them do what it is they want, and love thy self! xx Deana

    Why You Aren't Happy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 25:06


    Is there really an answer to this? Is there a holy grail that will give us the magical pill to make us forever happy? I have no clue, but I do know that science (and I know science) has something to do with it. Like FDA banning red dye 3 = happy. Moving and dancing around = happy. So why aren't you happy. Lets chat, 4.0 our life, and do we we do best on here... 4.0 our life even if it's a B-. xx Deana

    Lose The Weight (It's Not What You Think)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 20:29


    The number one resolution is to let go of unwanted weight. Lose the weight! This weight I am talking about is the weight of people in your life that are just dragging you down, not supporting you, and just taking up positive space in your life. So, let them go and lose the weight! xx deana

    Respectfully, I don't care.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 12:11


    In 2025, I just don't care... and I mean that respectfully. Let Them is a theory I heard from Mel Robbins and for some reason I instantly thought about cake. Maybe it is because we are always criticized if we dare eat unhealthy options. Or maybe it is because some people just can't seem to mind their own business. So with that, I am eating my cake and not caring. 4.0 life with me and I am still trying to find the perfect intro so bare with me. xx deana

    Rejection is Redirection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 15:24


    Shout out to Sophia Silverman's dad on Tiktok because what he said changed the game for sure! Join me as we wrap up 2024 as next week I will be enjoying some much needed time out with the family. Don't you worry because I will be back in the new year and already getting all the content and guests to share all things 4.0-ing Life. Happy Holidays ya'll and THANK YOU for listening and tuning in always. xx Deana

    Just Being Honest.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 15:24


    With one more episode after this one to release for 2024, I was a little lost on what to talk about today. I found myself wondering if I should record at all, but then I thought about how when I wrote my book...it helped at least one person. So today, I recorded and wasn't sure what the topic was until I started talking. Thank you all for always tuning in and listening... xx Deana

    Not Changing, Your Choosing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 18:42


    It is all in the title...so lets chat.

    Personally...Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 21:04


    I've have continued on with my manifestation and over the year have found one golden rule to manifest minus negativity, and actually 4.0 my life. That rule is to NOT take things personally. No matter what you think, we can look past the clowns, the impersonators, and the "friends" that are just listening in to wait or watch for the failure. DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY. So lets chat, and tackle this one ...together! xx Deana

    Show Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 19:29


    Making time to show up, being there to show up, loving what you do in order to show up, makes you stand out. It isn't just about having a podcast for me, it is about showing up. It is about doing what I love, and making sure it continues to make me happy each and every time. So that is why I show up. xx Deana

    Time Out Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 22:56


    I needed...I still do need a time out. A mental break, a mindful moment, or just taking time for me. We all need it in this crazy, go quick world, so then why don't we? xx Deana

    Fab Over 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 24:30


    Not only is the title of this podcast the contest I am in and loving all those that are supporting me so far (THANK YOU), but it is also what I am giving off as I entered my 40s. I felt renewed, alive again, and happy to be busy versus bored. I took this episode this week to dig into why I am always busy, and why it is such another level to be busy and successful. So join me this week as we talk all about it...and send me your daily votes!!! Head on over to VOTEFAB40.COM/2024/DEANA 1 vote a day and that will keep me in the lead, or please donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. xx Deana

    Final Curtain Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 18:26


    Last night marked the very last Posche Fashion Show... and it was a goodie. I journey down memory lane of all things with Kim D. and finally say goodbye to the fashion show that made reality TV so buzzworthy. xoxo Kim love you forever. Deana

    Burn Out or No Happiness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 21:28


    Most commonly we associate burn out with being overwhelmed or doing too much... but what about not doing enough that makes you happy? Time to explore it all on another great episode here on the podcast 4.0-in Life! xx Deana

    Second Life.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 19:42


    I had an amazing second life...fashion and music. For those of you who don't know me...this episode is a goodie. From the day I knew singing was for me, and now wanting so badly to do it again. Welcome to the "late" edition (I took a pause last night whoops) and enjoy another great episode on the podcast!

    What Fear?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 25:11


    Besides Olipop making my Monday.... they are making my life with the coolest gear ever!!! So yes, dreams do come true, thanks Olipop. How fitting also for today's chat with fearing what? Think about the last time you had a situation and you spent time to pre-plan the outcome without even knowing if there truly was an issue at hand. Why do we spend so much time doing this, and less time building our dreams, goals, and what we really want in life. So what fear? Find the future in the success you already know, already built, and keep swimming! xx Deana

    Life Before Social Media.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 24:16


    Was it really all that great? Did we do better? I do miss mud pies and hanging out until the street light came on, but what was life before it? Dive in with me as we 4.0-ing our Life (or try) and throw back to the days prior. xx Deana

    Mom Jeans. (Video)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 19:45


    Welcome back and hello September! It has been a week, and yes I am back at work, moving and grooving, and ready for the weekend... So sorry I kept you hanging, but hey now tonight or tomorrow on the way to work, you get to listen to me! So join me as we talk all about Mom Jeans, Crop Tops, and balance. I know ... I know.

    Mental Health Check.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 26:29


    In order to 4.0 your life, you need to be not just okay, but doing what you can. And let me be 100% transparent over here... I DO NOT A+ my life. So after a lot of social media action, some shows portraying hard moments, lets dive in and do a mental health check! xx Deana

    How Much?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 27:21


    Know your worth they say. Known your value. Does it come with experience? Does it come with knowledge and schooling? Does it come with time and effort? Join me on this chat with some book talk, La La Leaf lip balms, and just me being me! xx Deana (TheQueenBuzzdotcom) -- Instagram

    Not Overlooked, Overbooked! {VIDEO}

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 15:13


    New skin for this fab 41 year old, a new virtual therapist, and the amount of times the wifi went out on me was annoying!!! Follow, subscribe, and hit me up on the instragram TheQueenBuzzdotcom. xx Deana

    Detox, Birthday, & tru fru

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 22:55


    It's my birthday week (yesterday to be exact) and I scored a tru fru shirt!!! Loving this, my new hair-do, and the detox life! xx Deana

    Eating All The Cake!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 23:28


    A little bit of cake, and a whole lot of Love Island Chat. Psst, next Wednesday 7/31...it is my BIRTHDAY! Okay...so just follow me on instagram TheQueenBuzzdotcom and I'll be happy! xx Deana

    Do The Darn Thing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 20:43


    Side hustling is not for the faint or weak... no seriously you actually have to work at it. Time, time, and more time, but it is 100% doing. So grab your creative pants and lets do this! xx Deana

    What is TOO Much?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 19:01


    From Lord of the Flies, to Love Island USA, and finally overconsumption problems...I'd say this episode is indeed...eclectic! Join in listen in, and don't forget to follow me on the Instagram! TheQueenBuzzdotcom xx deana

    Buzz, Buzz, Buzzin.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 22:01


    So much to buzz about and man oh man were there fireworks this 4th of July when it comes to all the buzz I need to share. How to 4.0 your life you ask, HAVE MORE FUN! (oh, and wear the darn sunscreen)! Happy 4th everyone, see you next Thursday xx deana

    Gossip With A Princess

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 49:23


    Amanda Bertoncini is BACK, and we are catching up on all the things Bravo with RHONJ, Vanderpump, and her infamous interviews with all the goodies! I mean Paris Hilton...yes girl! Join me today with Amanda! xx deana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/message

    Just Close It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 19:43


    School is out for summer!!!!! Hi friends and welcome back. Spilling Love Island buzz, RHONJ buzz, and 4.0ing our life by getting rid of what we don't need! xx Deana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/message

    Rizz. Ohio. Skibidi?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 27:05


    From learning the new slang, the 86 of a reunion, and building a village, I am covering it all on today's new episode! Welcome aboard, thank you for staying, and off we go! xx Deana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/message

    I Like To Spill.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 22:11


    Woo hoo indeed! Some new buzz, Serve and Spill launches today, and... I have nailed the Bridgerton voice. (Please hire me). Anywho, let us jump in, strap in for another great episode, and then hopefully you'll join myself and Kyrstina over on Patreon for some Serving and Spilling! xx Lady Deana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/message

    Giddy Up, this is a Goodie!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 32:49


    It's all happening!!! I've got Bravo Buzz with Vanderpump part 3 tea, RHONJ tea, and of course some motivational speaks here on 4.0-ing life. Then....I finish up with the teaser sneak of Serve and Spill episode 1!!! So yes... great episode and great day. Thank you all for being here, subscribing, and just continuing to come back! xx deana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/message

    Brag Brag Brag

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 22:42


    Putting it out in the universe, bragging about accomplishments = all good in the 4.0 book. If you are not your biggest cheerleader, then who is. Psst. the end has the new series intro and it is for sure a goodie!!! Don't forget to subscribe and gear up for 6/6! Xx Deana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/message

    Is It A Joke?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 27:31


    From the buzz to all things intent versus impact, I have another great episode packed of all greatness! I am giving Katie from VPR a soapbox and thanking her at the same time for today's chat! Pssst. Katie join my podcast for an episode okay!?! Ta ta until then... deana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/message

    What A Mama Wants.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 21:28


    Met Gala dress talk, the sub-series with Kyrstina, and What A MAMA wants! xx deana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/support

    Ketchup, Mold Juice, & Bubblegum Flavored Broccoli.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 30:50


    What do you know about Ketchup, Mold Juice, & Bubblegum Flavored Broccoli...well then tune in and get the buzz, the updates, and how I am 4.0-ing my life with Ketchup, Mold Juice, & Bubblegum Flavored Broccoli. xx Deana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/support

    The Dr. Is In... Dr. Joel Gator.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 52:32


    I officially checked off the 4.0ing Life podcast bucketlist box that said to interview someone that reminds you it is okay to not 4.0 life as long as you are living it! Pediatrician, dad, and published author, Dr. Joel Warsh Gator brings to this podcast the insight into all things integrative, and some controversial topics when it comes to medicine. Listen in or watch on Youtube the interview and get ready for a great talk, some smoothie talk, and of course the release date of the book we all need! Follow Dr. Joel Gator on Instagram for more greatness! @DrJoelGator If you're not yet subscribed, you are not 4.0-ing your life! Deana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/support

    It All Deleted!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 19:03


    TAKE 2! Okay folks we are back after a great week of sun, sun, and more rain...but we are here! This episode was a goodie until it deleted and I had to do it again, but I will say this, it's how we 4.0 our life. Not everything will always work out and I promise you if you put out what you want and need, you will get it! Now tune in, listen in, and get ready because that hot spilling tea of a sub series with Kyrstina is in the works! Stay tuned, stay cool Deana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/support

    Many Hats, Many Tabs w/ Krystina.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 84:54


    Krystina and I go way back...like Jerseylicious days back and we didn't even know it. Join me as I introduce a fabulous guest who wears many hats, and like me...has many tabs open. We literally dive into many rabbit holes and give many hot takes on lots of things that many think versus what many so much want to say. Plus we tease a future sub podcast to 4.0-ing Life that we need your input! So sit back and enjoy this crazy ride with us! xx deana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/support

    Pass The Fluff.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 27:10


    Throw away those spoons because it is time to pass on that fluff! Okay not the real fluff, but the kind that just guides you in the wrong direction and truly keeps you from building what you really want! Join me today and every Thursday as we A+ our lives in this crazy world we call home. xx deana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4.0inglife/support

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