Stop Living The Apology

Grief will find all of us in one way or the other. It is part of what makes us human and shows we have loved. Today, we talk about the five stages of grief, different kinds of grief, and what it all looks and feels like. Join us on FB at Stop Living the Apology and drop us a note at stoplivingtheapology@gmail.com.

We have had a TON of time on our hands! What did you do over the break? We watched a TON of TV NO APOLOGIES!! Listen to Laurie and Angela discuss the “very, very,very, best” TV out there! Stoplivingtheapology.com @stoplivingtheapology

What I’m NOT doing this year! Is it easier for you to identify why you don’t want to repeat rather than to identify what you want to change? Us TOO! Join Laurie and Angela on Stop Living the Apology to hear what we’re never going to do again!

Do you need your pets like I need mine? Do you need a reason to get that dog or cat (or bird or some other pet) that you have always wanted? In this episode, we’re going to give you TEN reaons why you should get a pet or an explanation for why they help your mental health so much. This episode is about THE MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF PETS! FB: Stop Living the Apology. @stopapology Insta: Stop Living the Apology

Sometimes, we change a person’s life for the better. Other times, we become the reason why their lives have to change. Everything happens for a reason, including our pain. Each difficult moment is an opportunity for another important lesson in our lives. Being the victim or the hero changes when we change our perspective. Join Laurie and Angela in discussing both sides of perspective. Stop Living the Apology!

Happy Holidays! What do you do for your holiday traditions? Join Laurie and Angela and learn what traditions YOU have been missing on! Stop Living the Apology!

“Do you feel like your mood, and your happiness is dependent on another person? Sometimes we do too! Listen to Laurie and Angela discuss ways to cope with codependency on Stop Living the Apology.

Are you tired of trying to be perfect? Is it hard to give yourself a break when you’re acting like a human that makes actual human mistakes? Listen to Laurie and Angela talk about perfectionism this week. Join our FB group at: Stop Living the Apology.

Have you noticed that no matter how well you do or how successful you are you still feel like a fraud? Do you fear that people will expose you for the fake you are? Do you feel like all of your success in life has come from luck rather than your own abilities and hard work? Us too! Today we’re talking about IMPOSTER SYNDROME and how we doubt ourselves and think we’re the only one who feels this way. Learn more about this psychological term and what you can do about it in this episode of Stop Living the Apology! FB: Stop Living the Apology. @stopapology Insta: Stop Living the Apology

How often do you compare yourself to other people-- their jobs, their families, what looks like their perfect lives? I think you'll agree with us that that's a great way to be miserable. We're working on not living the apology anymore by comparing ourselves to people who look like their lives are greater than ours. Our guess is we're all struggling, no matter how we look to other people. To continue the conversation join us on our FB group-- Stop Living the Apology, email us at stoplivingtheapology@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram or Twitter.

Just say NO! Is saying No impossible for you? Learning how to “ Say No” is life changing! Join us this week as we talk about new strategies to create healthy boundaries and learn how to JUST SAY NO! #boundaries #justsayno stoplivingtheapology.com

Are boundaries in relationships hard for you? Is it difficult to know how to set limits with other people? It is hard for us too! Check in with us this week as we discuss the challenges of making appropriate boundaries with friends and loved ones! #boundaries #limits #relationships stoplivingtheapology.com

Are you tired of the ‘I do everything for everyone, always’ mindset? Fight the martyrdom complex with this weeks episode with Laurie and Angela on Stop Living the Apology

How can you cope with anger? In Part 2 of Coping with Anger, Angela and Laurie give some strategies on how to work through healthy anger management strategies. Stoplivingtheapology@gmail.com, #stopapology and join our Facebook group, Stop Living the Apology

By popular demand! Is it okay to be angry? Laurie and Angela discuss what healthy anger looks like and give you strategies that will help you to cope with your authentic feelings when life is out of your control. stoplivingtheapology@gmail.com, @stoplivingtheapology, #stopapology and join our Facebook group at Stop Living the Apology.

This very special episode is an interview with Laurie’s own mom Tamara and focuses on the wisdom she shares with us. She tells us what living the apology means to her and what choices were available to women when she was younger. Something to hold onto: We’d love to hear from your mom too! If you think your mom would like to be interviewed contact us at: stoplivingtheapology@gmail.com, @stoplivingtheapology, #stopapology and join our Facebook group at Stop Living the Apology.

Thinking errors are another term for Cognitive Distortions. This episode is Part 2 to discussing some exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that reinforce our negative thinking and emotions. Something to hold onto: Let us know the thinking errors that keep you stuck at stoplivingtheapology@gmail.com, Insta: stoplivingtheapology, Twitter: @stopapology and join our Facebook group at Stop Living the Apology.

Thinking errors are another term for Cognitive Distortions. This episode is Part 1 to discussing some exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that reinforce our negative thinking and emotions. Something to hold onto: Let us know the thinking errors that keep you stuck at stoplivingtheapology@gmail.com, Insta: stoplivingtheapology, Twitter: @stopapology and join our Facebook group at Stop Living the Apology.

What does forgiveness mean? Why do we need to forgive other people in order to move forward towards happiness and peace? How do we even do that? Something to hold onto: Send us an email or post on our social media where you need to forgive someone else at stoplivingtheapology@gmail.com, @stoplivingtheapology, #stopapology and join our Facebook group at Stop Living the Apology.

Why do we need to forgive ourselves in order to move forward towards happiness and peace? How do we even do that? Something to hold onto: Send us an email or post on our social media where you need to forgive yourself at stoplivingtheapology@gmail.com, @stoplivingtheapology, #stopapology and join our Facebook group at Stop Living the Apology.

We address the regrets we carry through our lives including making bad choices, unhappy marriages, divorce, mistakes made mothering, holding onto guilt, feeling stuck, and living in the apology zone. Something to hold onto: Let us know the regrets you have lived with at stoplivingtheapology@gmail.com, @stoplivingtheapology, #stopapology and join our Facebook group at Stop Living the Apology.

We define guilt and shame and talk about how shame affects us. Having awareness of our shame statements and allowing ourselves personal mercy and grace helps us escape the trap that shame can be. Empowerment comes from making positive I AM statements. Something to hold onto: Let us know how shame affects your life and Write an I AM statement that defines who you are right now as a worthy, complete person at stoplivingtheapology@gmail.com, @stoplivingtheapology, #stopapology and join our Facebook group at Stop Living the Apology.

Do you get stuck in your fear after making mistakes? Are you waiting for people to find you out and expose you for your mistakes? Are you afraid to try something new in business and life? So are we! Something to hold onto: Let us know your fears stoplivingtheapology@gmail.com, @stoplivingtheapology, #stopapology and join our Facebook group at Stop Living the Apology.

This episode focuses on what living the apology means, discussing regrets and moving forward. We allow ourselves grace and mercy in making mistakes. Something to hold onto: Let us know the way you live in the apology at stoplivingtheapology@gmail.com, @stoplivingtheapology, #stopapology and join our Facebook group at Stop Living the Apology.

Stop Living the Apology is a conversation between a licensed clinical social worker and business coach who are recovering apologists focused on emotional healing and laughter. Listen to best friends cover topics about ways to move forward in life and out of the apology zone.