The Firefly Podcast

In today's episode, I talk about the difficulties that come with self-care. It's ok to question if you're "doing it right" and to feel lonely sometimes when learning to love yourself. After all, it is something you practice when you're alone more often than not. So if you're struggling with something like that right now, this episode is for you, and lastly, you are not alone. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week I talk about all forms of fatigue and what's causing it in my life. I tell you what I think helps the best to handle each one. Go get some rest and pick up something you miss doing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week I have my best friend on to talk about what it means to be a good best friend, what makes friendships last, and showing up for each other. I hope you have a great week and tell your friends you love them. Give them a call or a visit! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sometimes we only have ourselves. So it's important to make sure the relationship we have with ourselves is as important and positive as a best friend. In this episode Clare talks about getting to know ourselves, taking our own advice, validating our own feelings, and doing what's best for ourselves. You shouldn't treat yourself any less than you would your best friend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this week's episode, Rakaela and Clare talk about body positivity, ranging from societal pressures to talking to yourself kindly and everything in between. They are very passionate about this topic and have much more to say for future episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Rakaela and Clare talk about how important it is to be grateful while recognizing how easy it is to ignore. They delve into why they can put it off, times they've felt grateful, and what can help up practice gratitude. What are you thankful for today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is all about what Rakaela and Clare are hoping for and working on this Summer! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, our co-hosts talk about their opinions on school and share the struggles they've faced in school. They share some tips and advice on how to handle it and guide you to not make some of their mistakes. They remind you that school is not everything and does not define you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Clare and Rakaela talk about making yourself uncomfortable to make others comfortable and why we need to STOP DOING THAT! You should never make yourself feel small or "shrink yourself" to make other people feel better. Life is too short us to not feel comfortable with ourselves and own it. So go out this week and be yourself unapologetically and we'll talk next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The podcast's first solo episode! This week Clare "flys" solo and talks about her experience living alone since August. She covers some pros and cons and expresses why it can be good or bad depending on who you are. Overall living alone is a great way to get to know yourself which is a perfect way to follow our last episode about being self-aware. They'll both be back next Monday with a new episode! :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rakaela and Clare discuss holding yourself accountable and share tools they've used to help them with becoming more aware of themselves and their surroundings. The world would be a brighter place if everyone loved themselves first, and the first step to loving yourself is becoming self-aware. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Part 2 of last week's episode "Letting Go", Rakaela and Clare talk about moving on. They touch on dos and don'ts in arguments, signs that someone might not be good for you anymore, not letting others control you, and going to therapy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It can be really hard to let some things and some people go, and that is what Rakaela and Clare are covering in this week's episode. They talk about the struggles of letting go, why it's hard for them, and share some tips on how to know if it's time to go. Enjoy and have a great week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With Clare turning 22 this week, the ladies talk about how life is too short to not stop and enjoy it and that life is something to be celebrated through all stages. They discuss working on gratitude and surrounding yourself with people who bring out the best in you. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Rakaela and Clare talk about celebrating black history month! They discuss why it's important, and why it should be celebrated all the time. They delve into black people in history, how to love yourself as a black individual, and how to celebrate the history as a white person, and so much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of The Firefly Podcast, Rakaela and Clare push through technical difficulties and talk about why being a "yes person" can be toxic to those around you and delve further into friendship struggles they've dealt with in the past.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the first episode ever of The Firefly Podcast, the ladies talk about recharging in order to restart, creating a fresh start for yourself at any time, their opinions on romcoms and chick flicks, making a plan, and how important it is to treat YOURSELF with kindness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Listen to Clare Miceli & RaKaela Thompson talk about their experiences and opinions about what it truly means to love yourself and more!