We're Obliged Podcast

Wow. We've been podcasting for a year! We learned all the tech, all of the podcasting back-end things, and we learned how to interview guests! It's been a year of huge growth for us personally and we are so proud to say that we did it! We made it to a year. Hear our reflections on our podcast and our plans for the podcast in the future. Thanks so much for being here on our journey! Email Rachel and Beth: wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica, & @we.reobligedpodcast.

This week Rachel and Beth talk about something that they're both super passionate about...safer beauty! Did you know that there are ingredients in your skincare and beauty items that aren't safe for you? It's true. The beauty industry is very unregulated. It's up to companies to test their products for safety along the way and to be transparent in their ingredient lists. In this episode, Rachel and Beth talk about what ingredients to stay away from and how to shop for safer products! Email Rachel and Beth: wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica, & @we.reobligedpodcast.

In this episode, Rachel interviews Joie who is a work from home dog (and cat) mom and lifestyle entrepreneur. She has a passion for animals and helping pets with their nutrition. She shares in this episode how she was able to quit her 9 - 5 job 2 years ago to work from home full time. She also shares about her personal decision to be child-free, her experience working as a guide dog trainer, and also her recent journey with improving her overall health and nutrition and how this affects her life and business. You can follow Joie on TikTok @livelifeoffleash or on Instagram @joielee_ or check out her website https://www.livinglifeoffleash.com/ Email Rachel and Beth: wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica, & @we.reobligedpodcast.

New year. New goals! Rachel and Beth talk about their goals for 2022 and share some fun stories about underwear. We can't believe it's 2022, but we're so excited. We're ready, we're re-evaluating our life choices, and we're sharing it all with you! What are you looking forward to in 2022? Email Rachel and Beth: wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica, & @we.reobligedpodcast.

This week Rachel and Beth talk with Laura Bruner, a certified nutrition consultant, Level 3 CrossFit Trainer, cohost of the Modern Mamas Podcast, and mama to Evie Wilder and baby sister due January 2022. Laura seeks to find joy in this crazy life with her family, adventuring in their converted van, spending lots of time in nature, baking sourdough, nourishing deeply, training for strength and functionality in life, and taking time for daily mindful movement Flow. Laura shares on this episode about her family's experience living on the road in their converted van for over a year, why she loves moving around so much, her why behind starting Radicalroots, how she balances parenting plus running several businesses of her own, how her journey with food has evolved over the years, her version of baby led weaning with their daughter, and her passion for the podcast she cohosts. You can connect with Laura on Instagram @laura.radicalroots, check out her website HERE, or listen to her on The Modern Mamas Podcast. Do you have questions for us or do you have something specific that we can help you with on our podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence, @ravenhairchica, & @we.reobligedpodcast.

This week Rachel & Beth talk about their holiday traditions for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Tune in to find out which holiday is Rachel's favorite and find out what movie Beth is watching all throughout this holiday season! Do you have questions for us or do you have something specific that we can help you with on our podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence, @ravenhairchica, & @we.reobligedpodcast.

This week Beth talks with training manager, mom or three, wife, and friend to all, Lindsy Daves! Lindsy talks about how she survived the pandemic, how she coaches her work team, and how she and her husband had some really tough conversations about where their marriage was headed. She also discusses some really honest things about how she took care of her mental health during the past year. You won't want to miss this episode! You can connect with Lindsy on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsy-daves-96942876/ Make sure you subscribe to We're Obliged podcast so that you don't miss an episode! Do you have questions for us or do you have something specific that we can help you with on our podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence, @ravenhairchica, & @we.reobligedpodcast.

Rachel and Beth share all about their journeys with breastfeeding and some of the ups and downs it can bring. Rachel also shares about her experience of having to pump for a whole week while on vacation away from her baby. Do you have questions for us or do you have something specific that we can help you with on our podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence, @ravenhairchica, & @we.reobligedpodcast.

Did you know that just knowing what your bills are isn't technically a budget? Kendall Berry is a money coach who helps first time budgeters build lasting money habits and the confidence they need to reach their goals! Kendall shares all about budgets, her debt-free journey, and her fertility journey. You can find Kendall at berrypersonalfinance.com and on Instagram @berrysonabudget. Make sure to check out her Instagram account for budgeting tips and fun money memes. Do you have questions for us or do you have something specific that we can help you with on our podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica.

Is there something that you've always thought that you would never do as a parent or never let your children do? US TOO! In this episode, we talk about a few things we thought we would never do as parents. Do you have questions for us or do you have something specific that we can help you with on our podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica.

Tune in this week where Rachel and Beth share an important update about the podcast. Do you have questions for us or do you have something specific that we can help you with on our podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica.

Can you really call it a vacation if your kids are there with you? We definitely still refer to it as vacation! Listen in to find out what we do to prepare our kids for vacation, how we handle changes in routines, and how we set ourselves up to have the best vacation possible with our kids! You'll also get to hear our thoughts on summer and fall. How can we help you? Do you have questions for us or do you want us to talk about something specific on the podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Josh Kraemer, personal trainer of 12 years and Regional Training Director of four different Anytime Fitness locations to chat all things health and fitness. Josh shares about his passion for the health and fitness field and shares a ton of knowledge surrounding this topic. He talks about many of the misconceptions around nutrition and strength training and specifically how they relate to women. Find Josh on Instagram @coach_josh_kraemer Do you have questions for us or want to talk to us about something specific on our podcast, or maybe have topics you'd love for us to talk about? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica.

Self care is high on the list of things that we prioritize. This week Rachel and Beth share what they've been doing for self care lately. Listen to find out one of the very fun things that Rachel does with her friends, and find out what Beth is the most worries/anxious/annoyed about. Do you have questions for us or do you want us to talk about something specific on our podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica.

In this episode, Rachel and Beth sit down with Arden Martin of the Spring Meditation to talk about her journey with meditation and the profound effects it has had in every area of her life. She shares how meditation has positively impacted her role as a mom and takes a deep dive into the benefits of meditation. She talks about how she went from being an elementary school teacher to co-founding a meditation studio that teaches people how to meditate effortlessly and supports meditators as they grow. Arden specifically practices a form of meditation called Vedic meditation which she describes in detail in this episode. She gives some tips and insight into how one can be successful with meditating if you're new to it or haven't had success with it in the past. Arden is passionate about living consciously - especially as it pertains to keeping a home, raising children, and creating daily life that feels intentional and aligned with what truly matters. She also shares about the social media break she's been taking this year and the many benefits she's seen in her life as a working mama who is always striving to be more present for her family. Visit The Spring Meditation on Instagram @thespringmeditation Do you have questions for us or want to talk to us about something specific on our podcast, or maybe have topics you'd love for us to talk about? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica.

Rachel and Beth ask and answer questions about themselves! Get to know them better this episode. You won't want to miss out on why Rachel won't mow the lawn anymore and what the one weird thing Beth does when she's alone. Do you have questions for us or do you want us to talk about something specific on our podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica.

Rachel sits down with her sister, Nicole Bringer, DPT, to each share what it was like getting to attend each other's labor and deliveries for the births of their 2nd born babies. Rachel and Nicole had the privilege of being pregnant together for the 2nd time, and this time around they decided to have each other there as an extra support person at their deliveries. Rachel shares all about what it was like attending Nicole's home birth, and Nicole gives all the insight on what it was like being at Rachel's quick hospital birth! Do you have questions for us or do you want us to talk about something specific on our podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica and find our podcast on Instagram @we.reobligedpodcast. Find our guest, Nicole, at any of the following links below. Mamas & Misses PT website: https://mamasandmisses.com/ Mamas & Misses YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mamasandmisses Mamas & Misses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasandmisses_pt/

We all know that comparison is the thief of joy, but sometimes it's so easy to fall into that trap. This week, Rachel & Beth talk about comparison and work through some things around comparison. Find us on Instagram @we.reobligedpodcast @rachrlawrence @ravenhairchica

Beth talks to Danielle Martin about being a mom of twin 16 year old girls, working full time, crushing a side hustle, getting her doctorate, and still making time to take care of herself! Danielle is such a wealth of knowledge and shares her passion about education, leadership, and making your mark on the world while we're here. Find Danielle on IG: @distinctivecharmsfor5, on FB: https://www.facebook.com/distinctivecharmsfor5, on the interwebs: https://www.thecharmedcollectionbydani.com/ Do you have questions for us or do you want us to talk about something specific on our podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica.

In this episode, Rachel and Beth talk about their mindsets around parenting! Let's be real, parenting is not for the faint at heart. It's a big job, and there's tons of mindset work to be done around raising little ones. Listen in to find out how they're mindsets have shifted when it comes to parenting. Do you have questions for us or do you want us to talk about something specific on our podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica and find our podcast on Instagram @we.reobligedpodcast.

Myka Piatt has a passion for empathy, empowerment and life-long learning as well as a real fondness for logic models. She and Beth talk about Strengths-based leadership, what it is, and how it has affected Myka's work and home life. Listen in to find out why Myka believes that Strengths-based leadership is so important. She'll also discuss the one very random and addicting thing she's been into lately! Find out more about the Strengths-based leadership program. Contact the Strengths-based leadership team: sbleader@temple.edu. Email Rachel and Beth: wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica

This week we share our birth stories! We talk about the day leading up to our babies being born, things we learned about the birthing process, and the magic of holding your baby for the first time. We both had very different birthing experiences and expectations for how we thought things would go. We're sharing it all in this episode! Do you have questions for us or do you want us to talk about something specific on our podcast? Let us know at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram @rachrlawrence and @ravenhairchica.

Dr. Nicole Bringer, creator of Mamas & Misses Physical Therapy joins us this week to talk about all things women's health PT. We chat everything from self care to pelvic health to incontinence to sex after babies. She helps provide a deeper understanding of what women's health PT is all about, who might benefit from it, and what to expect from it. Hope you enjoy! Show links: Mamas & Misses PT website: https://mamasandmisses.com/ Mamas & Misses YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mamasandmisses Mamas & Misses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasandmisses_pt/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachrlawrence/ Beth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravenhairchica/

Rachel and Beth discuss how this podcast came to life and why they started it. They reflect back on the highlights and challenges of 2020 and talk about what they're most excited for in 2021!  Contact us at wereobligedpodcast@gmail.com Find us on Instagram @ravenhairchica and @rachrlawrence