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Ever feel happy AND depressed at the same time?!?! Let's discuss the difference between Depression and being Depressed, my personal journey with mental health and some dark humor in between. Follow @theexexes on Instagram ❤️

Welcome back for another round! We heard your requests and not only came back to give you more but are happy to announce we will be doing a brand new podcast called "The Ex Exes" make sure to follow along as we gear up for that fun adventure! YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCKvnLxw27veTpZjAk1jRtZgInstagram: www.instagram.com/theexexesToday's episode brought to you by HarmoniousCreations.org (use code "PODCAST" to save 15% and also by FoxyBae Hair Tools and Haircare... use this link to save up to 80%  http://bit.ly/3j11eExSubscribe to "Between Two Sterns" here  https://anchor.fm/between-two-sterns

This week you all get to meet my man friend, Jared. We take a little trip down memory lane and discuss the ever so weird reconnection because the universe works in mysterious ways. Sit back and enjoy the time hop to 2001. Be sure to check out my guest spot on Between Two Sterns this week too! https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cTo8VM4X7X10dopnZ9vSC

It's been a year since my last 3 part series on MLM and over two years since I left as a top ranking leader and never joined another company. Let's catch up on all the things going on in my brain and hope for less hate comments than last time I discussed. Last Week's Episode: The Parent TrapNEXT Week's Episode: The Ex Exes 

SURPRISE! We all have some type of traumatic experience and unfortunately these sometimes are courtesy of parental units. Let's discuss anxiety and depression but like... not be depressed about it. CHEERS, here's to anti-depressants. 

.... a pair of balls or a pair of ovaries? In this week's episode I get pretty heated over Roe v Wade.... come take a listen to some FACTS this country has seen since the dumb switcharoo! 

Welcome to season 2! A lot has changed and today I'm gonna dive into a scary topic that's caused an equal amount of pain, sadness, joy, laughter, strength and power. Let's get down and dirty with: The Big D 

Ever had a dream and remembered everything? How about when you KNEW you were dreaming during it.... THAT is today's topic, Lucid Dreaming!! I've been having several Lucid Dreams a week for almost two years and I thought it would be fun to talk about with everyone! Enjoy some fun facts, tips and tricks and let your mind wander into the dream world! Cheers, Valentina 

GASLIGHTING! Have you experienced it? Are you currently experiencing it? Are you the gaslighter? Let's talk about one of the most DANGEROUS manipulation tools out there so we can create boundaries if necessary. Always remember you are ENOUGH and you don't owe an explanation to anyone when it comes to your mental health and well being. Protect you, protect your family and don't let someone mind f@ck you friends.

"I haven't showered in 3 days!" NO. We need to stop the stigma that self care is selfish and that everyone else is a priority. It's okay to shower FIRST and have a coffee BEFORE you do that list of things... because being in your best place is what is BEST for getting your shit done without being in a bad mood and overwhelmed. Seriously, completing your to do's is EASIER if your mind is in the best place. Let's discuss how I can balance all the things and still not do ANYTHING on the weekends and evenings and keep my cool. I'd like to invite you into  my world for a day... don't worry the water is warm. Val

"What do you want to do about YOUR anxiety, Val?""I don't have anxiety, my husband does!""Yea... let's have a chat."Let's discuss my journey with anxiety and what has helped me TREMENDOUSLY with focus, creativity, stress and relief. This is all about my medicinal journey with cannabis and why the stigma of being a "stoner" needs to end because gone are the days of my youth with bong rips and J sharing at a concert... I'm a mom now. My cannabis is for grown ups. 

Anxiety. We all have some form of worry or fear in day to day life... stop letting others make you feel like its a BAD thing and talk to someone that can help! In today's episode I talk about the stupid stigma that being on medication for anxiety means you're crazy..... it doesn't. I get a little transparent about my own anxiety and what I used to do vs what I do now, after talking to someone about it. So, cheers to NOT being the outcast for once... we are not alone! 

There's a particular "F" word that we are never allowed to say in our house. Never EVER do we say it to someone else, about someone else or to ourselves... NEVER! Feel me on this one? Let me know on Social Media if you have had this "F" bomb ticking in your brain for years and years.... 

We've discussed the facts of the industry, the tactics used in the industry, now it's time for my story and my thoughts on the industry. Over 4 dozen messages from people that feel STUCK and scared to leave that are ready to go... and over 1,100 listeners so far JUST on these last 2 episodes. Guys....you're NOT alone. The hardest decision I faced was LEAVING the profession and what others would say, think, do... and what it did to my mental health. The fear of the unknown is the scary part, but remember, you were YOU before you were branded... let's discuss. If you've enjoyed this 3-part mini series leave me some feedback on my social media pages and let me know what you thought and as always thanks so much for listening! Val

Hey friends, it's time for episode 2. Again, if you are IN an MLM and love it, don't listen. This series is not meant to upset anyone or belittle anyone, this is a generic series based on facts within the industry and my personal experience within the industry. This episode explores 2 common techniques that the industry uses to recruit people and 2 common techniques used to KEEP people in the field. Mental health awareness is important to me, so please make sure your feedback doesn't include any company names or people as that's not what this is about.... so (if you dare, LOL) enjoy the newest episode and know that if you've experienced any of this - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! -Valentina

"Never tell me the odds..." welp, sorry Han, I'm going in. Today I want to educate my listeners to the FACTS as per the FTC on the MLM industry. It's not an attack on a specific company but rather a broad look at all companies within this profession. I am not bitter but had I known THEN what I know now... it could have saved me a lot of time, energy, mental health spirals and heartache...so I wanted to share to hopefully help those impacted by this profession in any way KNOW that they didn't FAIL at making it work...the odds are simply against everyone. Cheers! 

Want to work from home?Start your OWN business?No clue where or HOW to start?.... i gotchu! 

Have you ever been bullied on social media? Ever been told not to show anger or sadness on social media? Ever been told to be happy always? Ever have a strong emotional opinion about a world event and was told NOT to mention it because it could bring bad attention and affect your business? How about a family member that disagrees with you on a specific topic and then tries to make you question YOURSELF and your own thoughts? Yep.... me too. Let's taco bout that....

Time to dip our toes into some REAL talk with Val. Creating the life you want or the business you want isn't easy, but if it's out of YOUR control, how much do you expect to get out of it? Dive in or tippy toe into the cold freaking reality of creating a vision rather than looking at one on a poster board. 

Welp, before we dive into the meat and potatoes of my real talks, I figured we could all play “who is Val and why do I care” Here's a quick get to know me. Thanks for tuning in friends!! -V