Oregon Raised: A Pac NW Girl's Guide to Living Intentionally & Cultivating Community

What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? Tune into this week's episode to hear what the girls wish they had known in their younger years. 

In this week's episode of Oregon Raised, Rebecca sits down with DJ John Summers to talk about his story of renewal. From the personal to professional, John gets real about struggling to find himself, the role others played in his renewal, and getting to live out his dream. Listen in, and let's grow together.  Be sure to check out John's work on Mixcloud at https://www.mixcloud.com/john-summers2/ or on Radio Station Wild1radio.com for Tales From The B-Sides airing every Wed @5pm

Growth and rebirth both require seeds to be planted so that you can reap the benefits of the growth process. In today's episode, we discuss some of the seeds we've planted and the growth we have seen by cultivating that growth.

May is a special month when it comes to choosing renewal, choosing paths that lead to starting fresh. In a special May the 4th episode, listen in for which Star Wars favorites serve as inspiration when it comes to renewal.    May the 4th be with you!

What do you do with a goal? Do you toss it out the window and replace it with a system? Tune into this week's episode of Oregon Raised as the girls debate this and more after viewing a social media post that had them questioning the way they look at goals.

Personal growth is important for so many reasons.  Such as: * helping you unlock your full potential * gain new skills * work through issues that have stopped you from doing things * become a better version of yourself and  so much more! Please join us on today's episode where we discuss why and how personal growth has been important for us.

This month, the Oregon Raised girls are feeling the pull of change. While they always strive to share around topics that make up personal growth, the call is strong to get back to basics as they work through their process of leveling up. Tune in to see what that means for this month as we grow together. 

Freshly back from conference, Rebecca and Maryann share some of their takeaways, as well as how being around others in their business helped them develop their revitalization plan. 

We are so excited to be in Florida and learning from some amazing people, as well as making connections. As we work to revitalize our business this is one of the things that we knew we needed to do.... networking. We hope you'll enjoy today's episode where we talk about why we feel this is important and who knows maybe you might feel like you need to do the same.  

Tune into this week's episode of Oregon Raised, where Maryann and Rebecca chat about the sometimes bumpy paths their inner voices have taken them. Listen in, and let's grow together.

This month, on the Oregon Raised Podcast, the girls are focusing on revitalization of our business and personal lives. In this first episode, Rebecca and Maryann talk about why they are focusing on revitalization, what you can look forward to in the coming weeks, and share some experiences and thoughts on what it means to feel like we are meant for more. 

On this week's episode of Oregon Raised, the girls take a look at their relationships with social media, sharing what trips them up when it comes to social media and mental health while examining the boundaries in place to protect their peace. 

In her posts this week, Maryann has been focusing on ways that our relationship with our partner/spouse can affect our mental health, however, we have many different relationships in our lives that can affect our mental health: * friendships * co-workers * bosses * parenting * our parents In today's episode, we will delve into how each of these different relationships can affect, either positive or negative, on our mental health. Head over to our bio or oregonraised.com for today's episode.  

From burnout to stress about pay, a toxic work environment to the comparison trap, challenges to our mental health in the workplace occur everyday. This week, the Oregon Raised girls examine how these stressors can impact your mental health, why our care leads to stress, and some ways that we can help manage our mental health at work. 

A new month means it's time for a new topic, and since it's February, you'd probably expect us to be discussing relationships and romance. However, we are focusing on a topic that has been front and center for us recently..... Mental health. Today, we will discuss why this topic was important to us and introduce the additional topics we will discuss this month.

On this week's episode of the Oregon Raised Podcast, Rebecca and Maryann explore what can happen if we choose to let go, whether it be from being too tired to continue on in the same direction or making a conscious choice to let go of the emotions, behaviors, and actions that are keeping us from breaking through. 

Is it really a breakthrough if you have to hit rock bottom to make a change? Join Rebecca and Maryann for this week's Oregon Raised podcast as they debate this question, explore what it means to hit rock bottom, and how experiencing rock bottom can help or hinder your ability to make a breakthrough in life, love, and profession.

In this week's episode of Oregon Raised, Rebecca and Maryann examine how we may be holding ourselves back from a breakthrough by continuing activities or habits that are not moving us forward as well as the importance of creating space in our day for a break through to occur.

In the inaugural episode of 2022, Maryann and Rebecca introduce January's topic of breaking through by sharing how it has played a part in their lives recently, and what they hope to break through during the course of the year. 

Establishing a "word of the year" is all about finding a word that you hope to grow into or embody in the upcoming year. It is an anchor to turn to in the hard times, a mindset to your vision at the forefront of anything thrown your way. This week, Maryann and Rebecca share their words for 2022 along with whether the words they chose for 2021 ended up helping or hindering them.

This week's episode is short, sweet and a little different.  Join Maryann as she takes over the podcast this week, and talks about being joyful for the traditions and memories she has with her kids and Robbie, as well as new and old traditions that she's kept.

In today's episode we will explore ways to find joy in the events and shopping of this holiday season. We will also be chatting about how we have found ourselves struggling to have joy when participating in these events which make up a big portion of the holidays. We hope you'll join in on the conversation after listening to today's episode.

In a season commonly associated with joy, what do you do if you are struggling with finding it? In this first episode dedicated to finding joy, the Oregon Raised girls talk a little bit about their struggles in being joyful this season, and the experiences they had to remind them that you can find joy everywhere.

It's Thanksgiving week, and the Oregon Raised girls are opening up about the holiday overwhelm they have been facing. Working through business, family, and being inundated with emails talking about the latest sales and opportunities, the girls discuss the benefits of giving ourselves the space we need to turn "off" for a bit in order to recharge/self-care as well as talking to someone when the overwhelm gets too strong.

On this week's episode of Oregon Raised, the girls take a look at what it means to be on the receiving end of someone's giving, and the times it has created an impact in their lives.

On this week's episode of Oregon Raised, the girls discuss whether giving your time or money is more impactful, shaming based on how you give, and various ways people and companies make a difference in their communities.

When we talk about giving, especially during the holiday season, we tend to think about donating to those who are struggling., Yet giving may be anything from sending someone a card to let you know that you are thinking about them all the way to raising money to make improvements to the resources in a community. During this first episode dedicated to giving, the Oregon Raised girls take a look at what it means to give with an open heart and provide a sneak peek into what you can expect to hear on the Oregon Raised Podcast during the month of November

This week we close out our discussion on failure by taking a look at what happens when we feel like we aren't as far along as we should be in life. A common question to ponder when approaching a major milestone or going through a transformative change, the weight of failure can be crushing, especially when we believe ourselves to be letting down ourselves and others. What are the metrics of a successful life? Tune in as the Oregon Raised girls parse through whether they have wasted their time in life or in believing they have failed.

From past regrets to hopes for the future, feeling like you have failed in a relationship can be devastating. This week on Oregon Raised, we put romantic relationships to the side, focusing instead on common areas of failure when it comes to our friendships and relationships with our kids.

This week on Oregon Raised, Jeff Petsche of NextHome Solutions in Orange County joins Rebecca and Maryann to talk about failure in business, everything from how we define failure, lessons learned, and why failure doesn't need to be the end of your sentence. 

This month the Oregon Raised girls are going to talk about what it means to fail hard in all areas of life. Tune in this week to hear what backsliding has meant for their lives as well as the tools they use to dig in and push forward.

When has your curiosity lead to discovery? Tune into this week's episode of Oregon Raised, where the girls continue their conversation about back to basics, whether they plan on doing any 90 day challenges, and what path of exploration curiosity has put them on this week.

Getting back to basics has never been more of a hot mess. The Oregon Raised girls have been navigating a funk while trying to be upbeat and productive. Tune in to hear the latest progressions and challenges they have been facing on their path to leveling up their work, relationships, and creativity. 

When you're funked up it can be hard to get back on track. This week, the Oregon Raised girls get real about some of their recent struggles and what they are doing to move back into better mind sets.

This week the Oregon Raised Girls reflect on the feelings and challenges that have come up as they begin to dig in on their goals. What has them all in the feels? Listen in and let's grow together. 

In the first episode back from summer hiatus, the Oregon Raised girls talk a little bit about what they were doing during their time away from recording as well as what to expect this fall on the Oregon Raised Podcast. 

As Rebecca holds down the fort this week at Oregon Raised, she wraps up the month of being brave by examining what it means to put your goals out into the world and the importance of owning your space. When is the right time to share our goals, if any? Who should we be confiding in? Why do we hesitate to let others know what we are working on? What does it even mean to "own your space"? Tune in for the answers as well as some news regarding the future of the Oregon Raised Podcast.

Life has a funny way of giving you what you need when you least expect it. As Rebecca and Maryann talk about getting out of their comfort zones, you'll hear what it is like to be pushed out of your comfort zone and into change, as well as the alternative, having the space to make the choice to grow on your own. 

In this week's episode of Oregon Raised, Rebecca and Maryann reflect on the impact taking or avoiding risks has played in their lives as well as future risks they are standing at the edge of taking. Will they step off of the ledge? Listen in, and let's grow together.

In this week's episode of Oregon Raised, Rebecca and Maryann get vulnerable as they talk about their struggles with being brave and going "all in" on the careers, fitness, and more.

If May was about Bold Movement and Adventure, then June is all about being brave in your boldness. To kick off the month of being brave, the Oregon Raised girls talk about a mental tool that helps them work past the limitations, expectations, and excuses they encounter when taking a brave step forward.  Note: Apologies for the fuzziness in Rebecca's mic! We are working to figure out the issue.

In the final week of adventure month, Rebecca and Maryann debate the benefits and harm of walking in another's shoes. Who had the best points for or against? Listen in, and let's grow together.

How do you know if starting at the bottom is the right choice for you? Tune in to this week's Oregon Raised, as Rebecca and Maryann discuss ways to identify whether you are ready for the bold adventure that is starting over, and a few ways you can prepare yourself if you aren't quite ready to jump in. 

What opportunities are you missing out on when you say no? What advancements to your goals are you pushing to the side when you are the relied upon "yes" person? This week, on the Oregon Raised Podcast, Rebecca and Maryann challenge you to open yourself up to opportunities you may be denying yourself by saying yes or no too often. Tune in as the girls reflect on some times in their life they have benefitted from just saying yes, examine the benefits and detriments of saying yes/no, and laugh their way through some real time interruptions.

May is the month for BOLD MOVEMENT, so this month, Oregon Raised is challenging you to make some bold moves in your life. To kick off our month centered around adventures, Rebecca and Maryann chat about getting out: getting out of your comfort zone, getting out of your limitations, and getting outdoors for an adventure! Be sure to tag Oregon Raised in your outdoor adventures this month and stick around to see what the Oregon Raised girls have in store for the rest of May!

  In this last episode focused on alignment, the Oregon Raised girls take a look at what it means to be aligned in our relationships and goals (though mostly relationships). They examine how we fall out of alignment, what principals we may be able to apply to cultivate relationships with strong foundations, and share a sneak peek at what to expect for May's topic!

Have you ever found yourself saying, "Do as I say, not as I do," or, "We're not talking about me, we're talking about you!" Chances are, if you have done this, you've been out of alignment in the way your words and actions meet.  In this week's episode of Oregon Raised, Rebecca and Maryann look at what can cause us to fall out of alignment in our words and actions, why having these in alignment is so important, and some thoughts as to where one may start to bring it all back together. 

How does being in alignment affect other areas of your life? What happens when you aren't in alignment? How does timing play into being in alignment in your career?   The true reality of it is that we aren't always in alignment when it comes to our careers, but when we are it's like we are firing on all cylinders and being are best self.   Tune in to hear about times when we've been in alignment in our careers

In this week's episode of Oregon Raised, Rebecca and Maryann begin to tackle the tough topic of alignment. What does it mean to be in alignment, and why is being aligned with our values important? 

Can perfection facilitate growth? Yes, but maybe not in the way you think. Tune in to hear the Oregon Raised girls' perspective on perfection, including what parts we need to let go of and what parts to lean into.

What bad habits have you been struggling to replace with healthy ones? On this episode of the Oregon Raised Podcast, Rebecca and Maryann share what bad habits they struggle with, and what process they use when working to cultivate new ones.