We Built Us

In the last part of the series on parenting, Chloe asks her mom detailed questions about the many phases of parenting. She puts herself in the shoes of being the mother and wonders how to handle different things as kids grow. They discuss spending money, allowances, personal boundaries with your kids, and navigating chores. Chloe knows the input of what may seem like a random set of questions and topics but hearing her mother's voice and advice, will someday (after she is gone) be impactful. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Trauma can be displayed in many forms. Our bodies react accordingly, often leading us down a path of ill-health both mentally and physically. Now imagine the implications of a developing child where everything is new and you are forming their beliefs, self-esteem, self-worth, outlook on people, ideas, and thoughts while throwing a sprinkle of trauma and tragedy into the mix. What happens and how we navigate matters. Listen in on this difficult discussion as the daughter asks the what-ifs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

This episode in the series "Parenting" is all about disciplining your child and how to respond. Tune in to hear Holly answer questions that Chloe came up with for her mom! They discuss things such as what age to start discipline, what that looks like, and so much more. The style of parenting talked about is how Holly parents, but may or may not be your style of parenting. Tune in now to listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

In part two of the parenting series, Chloe asks her mom, Holly, hard questions regarding parenting. They cover parenting styles, big obstacles, difficult lessons to be learned, finding alone time, and so on. Listen in to hear the dynamic conversation unfold about the deep layers often unseen by others. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Mom, I want to know everything about your pregnancy. Listen in as the curious mind of the young adult daughter leads this podcast with questions about pregnancy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

It's important to remember that not every place you fit in is where you belong. In this episode, Holly and Chloe talk about realizing you aren't where you belong, what it may feel like, and what to do when you feel "stuck" in this situation. You have two choices, to evolve and learn from your feelings or to repeat how you've been feeling and living your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

When we are little, we can't wait to get there but sometimes it is the unexpected in life that gets us. Upcoming graduation prompted this conversation as the Mother and daughter duo discuss growing up, growing pains, and processing what nobody seems to completely prepare us for. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

In this podcast, the mother and daughter duo talk about the condition that can intensify through time if self-reflection and consciousness don't occur. Suffering causes immense amounts of pain that can reflect emotions that dismantle who you are meant to be. Listen to this podcast to learn all about this and how to move toward a flourishing future designed for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

The mother and daughter duo dive in deep into discussing our consciousness and the choices we make every day that manifest into the outcome of our relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

To be conscious, to be free of all the past's wrongdoings that no longer serve you, you must look in the mirror and get real with yourself. Mom and daughter talk about the raw feeling of looking inward. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

In a relationship, there are many things that will contribute to having a successful relationship...blah blah blah. But what about the line? It really puts the whole "wonderful relationship" into perspective. Give a listen to the mom and daughter discuss the line! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Ok, generational differences certainly came out of this one. Mom talks about her life's experiences and the one thing it really comes down to when needing sexual and emotional satisfaction. The daughter had other things on her mind. Give a listen as the mother and daughter discuss sexual and emotional satisfaction from their points of view. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

STD's are common. Nobody wants them or the implications they can place on your health. So why and how do you have these conversations with your potential partner, doctor, or child? The mother and daughter duo discuss the uncomfortable subject of STD's. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

We're not going to lie, this podcast is a deep one. We dive into the ramifications of standing still in your life and how the element of fear and regret can become a part of living. The stuck feeling and not knowing how to get out of those ruts is a challenge for all. Listen to the heartfelt podcast and dive into your own thoughts about the life you are living. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Have you ever been in a place in your life with a job, relationship, or situation overall and think how in the hell did I get here? Are you happy to be where you're at or at a place that is not quite where you expected to be? Is too late to change the course or do you choose to give in to the circumstances? The mother and daughter discuss how life does this to all of us and what we can do to change it. That is if you aren't dealing with the fear factor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

We all know that someone who says they can thrive on only a few hours of sleep. We also know someone who burns it at both ends with a career and family. We also know that person that can't sleep because they have anxiety or too much on their mind. Listen to this podcast as the mother and daughter discuss sleep and how very important it is for our health and well-being. Not to worry though, the quirky duo will keep you awake with their goofy ways of informing the listener on a very important and often overlooked topic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

This mother and daughter get down to the core of what it takes to stick to your New Year resolutions, particularly when you are trying to be a healthier version of yourself. The quirky, down-to-earth duo never disappoints and wants the listener to feel as if they are sitting with them as they discuss starting new healthy habits going into the fresh year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Christmas time brings on stress for most people. Listen to the mother and daughter duo talk about life during the Christmas holidays when you might not be feeling so merry along with some ideas of what you can do about it. Give some pause in your life and listen as the jingle in your bell just might get a little louder! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Did you ever look at someone who is so blissfully happy, content, and doing exactly what they want with their life? Their secret lies within holding true to who they are. Most of us have a habit of self-betrayal without even knowing it. Self-betrayal is an incredibly damaging habit that can cost you your inner peace. The mother and daughter discuss exactly how we do it to ourselves and at what cost. Would you talk to your best friend the way your mind sometimes talks to you? It is time to love yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Accepting yourself only as you look a certain way isn't self-love, it is self-destruction. Give a listen as the mother and daughter duo discuss men and their body image. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

The mother and daughter duo discuss the daily usage of dating apps and their implications on our mental health. Generational conversations on the topic along with some sound advice to the singles out there. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Society often says things like "Man up" or "Real men don't cry". The mother and daughter duo dissect toxic masculinity and observe the effects throughout the life of a man and the impact it lays on others and themselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Men's mental health is often overlooked. Over the next month, we will be tackling different mental health issues men may have to deal with. In this episode, the Mom and daughter duo discusses why nice guys may finish last. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

The journey of healing can look different for survivors. The mom and daughter discuss their lives after the abuse is done and the process of what healing looks like months and years after the trauma. A work in process, their path leads to a better and new outlook for them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

The big question comes to any one who has been in a relationship that is abusive. "Why don't you just leave?" The mom and daughter discuss the many reasons why someone might choose to stay. It gives a different perspective and a look into the victim's mind as she struggles with her realities. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

In this episode, Holly and Chloe dive into what signs to look for in a relationship regarding domestic abuse. These qualities are important to know for not only yourself but also loved ones because this can truly happen to anyone. Remember, you aren't alone, you aren't to blame for your abuser's behavior, and that we have each other! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

The mother and daughter duo talk on the subject of domestic abuse for the month of October. Having survived years of abuse personally, the subject is a very personal one to talk about. Their discussion reflects on those moments in time and want others to know and understand that it can happen to anyone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men are affected by domestic abuse. It does not discriminate. The somber conversation is to help the listener understand the dynamics of domestic abuse and what goes on in the abuser's mind. Give a listen this month on a very important subject-it could save someone's life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Your perception and your opinion are your reality. But that means everybody else's perception and opinion are their reality. So how do we know if we are right or wrong when we conjure up our idea of who someone is? Should we give it more than a 2-minute first impression thought? The mother and daughter duo discuss how we all create an opinion based on our own reality. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

How many times have you been glued to your phone and realize a lot of time had passed? How many times have you been in a conversation with someone and they randomly look at their phone? Do you sleep with your phone? Go to the bathroom with your phone? Collectively, by the end of our life, we are spending years on our smartphones. These are moments, and memories you can't get back. The mom and daughter duo discuss the benefits and the ugly side of owning a smartphone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

We are all part of a society that is in constant motion. Being present and taking in moments is a fleeing thought for many. Holly and Chloe discuss how we all need to slow down by paying attention to the life and gifts we've been given. When we don't, we feel like a ghost in our own lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

In this episode, the mother and daughter duo talk about the human connection in a time of turmoil and division. They cover commonalities as well as go over questions that allow for a reflection of how we are all interconnected. Please remember, alone we can survive but together we can thrive. Thank you for taking the time in your day to spend with us pondering these deep questions! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

College is starting again, clubs, emails, meetings, work...oh my. Parenting is tricky. Each kid is different. Mom took advantage of the podcast slot to discuss some insights on parenting and nurturing the relationship between herself and her daughter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Anger...nobody enjoys it. Sometimes we have to deal with angry people and sometimes we are the angry person. Regardless, it isn't a pleasant feeling either way. Give a listen to these two as they discuss disorders, personality types, and healthier ways to deal with anger. Remember, anger doesn't solve anything. It builds nothing but it can destroy everything. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

The mother and daughter duo discuss the heartache of trying to earn approval from others. It devalues you and the gifts you have to offer this world. We all can relate to this discussion at one point or another in our lives. We learn not everybody is for you. And you know what? It's OK. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

It is all about deciding what is worth losing and what is worth keeping. We make sacrifices every day. There are some things that should be considered when sacrificing and other things you should not consider. Listen as the mother-daughter discuss their thoughts on the topic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

The mother and daughter duo talk on the topic of how you spend your time. Are you adding value or devaluing yourself? Heart to heart lessons learned that we can all carry with us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

We live better and more fully when we have gratitude. Listen in as the mother-daughter discuss having gratitude and how it can affect one's health and wellbeing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

This podcast will resonate with everyone. Give a listen as the mother and daughter discuss the boundaries set for ourselves when we are young. Not happy? Be a rebel to the circle of boundaries, look inward, and change. This was a favorite topic for both of us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

At any moment, things can change. Listen in on some intimate stories shared between the mother and daughter duo as they discuss not taking moments for granted. A must listen in to in our fast-paced world! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

This mother and daughter duo talks about self-sabotage in this episode. They discuss the why, the how, what it looks like, and how we can stop this toxic behavior. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Nobody gives a shit. So do you matter? A deep conversation with the mother and daughter duo on the concept of your time here on earth and the idea of nobody giving a shit. If you think someone does, are you living for them? Society's expectations? And losing yourself in the process? On the other hand, if nobody gives a shit, what a concept of being free to be your true authentic self. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Life paused for this mother and daughter duo when Mom was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease. Priorities can look different for everyone however nobody is immune to unexpected changes life can bring. Listen to these two discuss the diagnosis and how it forced them to re-evaluate their priorities. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

Holly and Chloe talk about how what you are fed as a child influences how you eat as an adult. The mother-daughter duo brings up how those same habits and influences can affect you as you go down a new journey of eating the same, or different foods, as an adult. Food habits start in the hands of the parents, caregivers, and even what society places on us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

In this episode, we recap the last three weeks' topics; environmental issues, social issues, and economic impacts due to fast fashion. We also discuss what we can do as consumers and mention some sustainable brands. There are so many things we can do to combat the issues tied to the fashion industry. This podcast is to inform and bring awareness to the topic. By bringing this awareness we hope to influence positive change toward a healthier and more sustainable future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

There's a price to be paid with fast fashion, yet it is a booming economy. How does that work? Tune in to learn more about the economic impacts of fast fashion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

This month we are talking about the environmental, social, and economic issues related to fast fashion. This week, we discussed the social issues. We dive into what sweatshops are, talk about the disaster of Rana Plaza, explore the injustices and exploitations of workers, and how everything is truly connected. If you take something away from this episode, let it be knowledge and wanting more for the people of our planet. With enough voices and enough people standing up against this issue, positive change can (and will) happen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

This episode is the first of a four week series on the fast fashion industry and the impacts it has. This week we talk about the environmental issues of the industry by introducing key factors such as textile waste, chemical processes, water waste, water contamination, energy usage, and greenhouse gas contributions. Join us for this conversation and welcome global issues into your conscious. As Oprah says, "When we know better, we do better." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

We are back!! We are launching We Built Us with a bit of a refocus. We are a mother and daughter duo with generational differences but have decided to use this platform to lift each other up and focus on our individual passions. In this episode we discuss the relaunch and our topics to be discussed in forthcoming episodes. We are glad you are here! Thank you for joining us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

In this episode, Holly and Chloe discuss wishing and how it can change your life. They bring up different perspectives of how daydreaming on a wish can affect the outcome of the wish. Is it by accident wishes come true if we "will it" to happen? Join us in this unique conversation that dives into what wishing can do for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

In this episode, Holly and Chloe discuss when you're in a relationship and it ends. They discuss why it may have ended, growth from a breakup, the recovery process, and how to cope with the ended relationship. Remember life is a journey and we grow from each experience, even the painful ones. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support

In this episode about relationship boundaries, Holly and Chloe discuss how empaths and narcissistic personalities clash and how it connects to boundaries in relationships. Listen to hear from the mother and daughter duo on how to set boundaries, what to look for, and how to protect yourself from toxic relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/webuiltuspodcast/support