Who Says?

Have you ever wanted to be an athlete but didn't know where to start? Or maybe you just got your dream job, or moved to a new city, and you're in the, “This is great! And uh, now what?” stage of things? In today's episode, we share our thoughts on the highs and lows that come with setting one (or several) long-term goals. Some say the hardest part is getting started while others say it's staying in consistent action. For Tatiana, it's answering the question “now how in the world am I going to accomplish this?”  Join us in this light-hearted discussion around goal setting and share your tips on staying motivated at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com. Episode Notes: Old Rag Mountain hike Tough Mudder Spartan Race

“The only time we suffer is when we believe a thought that argues with what is.” – Byron Katie You know that experience of getting sucked into a cycle of negative thoughts? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have freedom from those thoughts (the “shoulds”) that steal your happiness and peace of mind? So did we! Then we were introduced to the magical human being that is Byron Katie, and began to fill our mindfulness toolkits with “The Work”. Byron Katie believes suffering is created when we want reality to be different than it actually is. “The Work” teaches us how to question our thoughts in order to break free of that suffering. Join us as we dive deeper into “The Work” and discover the power of the “Judge Your Neighbor” worksheet. What are some of the nagging “shoulds” that you're trying to break free from? Share with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com! Episode Notes: The Work of Byron Katie - Website Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet - PDF Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet - Video

Not us! Though we sometimes judge ourselves when we do. That's why today's episode is about normalizing the experience of “bad days”. Maybe that's when you're feeling upset and frustrated about something that happened, or you're just fed up with how life is going. Oftentimes we feel guilty about the bad days. We think, “I should be better than this” or “I have the tools to shift my mindset, I should be able to just get over it!” Yup, there is such a thing as transformation shaming. It's time to kick those judgmental thoughts to the curb, so join us as we share what's behind our bad days and what supports us in getting back on track. Spoiler alert, the starting point is actively choosing to get out of the negativity swirl but sometimes that first step is a doozy.  And that's okay! We've got you - so bring your lovely, perfectly imperfect self to the episode and join the (pity) party, lol! And don't forget to send us your thoughts to whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com. Episode Notes: Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Transcendental Meditation

Have you ever noticed how your happiness is tied to external factors? For example, “I'll be happy when I finally get that raise…or partner…or new job…or take that trip.” In this episode, we share our thoughts about the pursuit of happiness vs contentment. It may sound like semantics but there is power in language. How powerful is switching up your pursuit? Join us and determine for yourself! And then let us know at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com. Episode Notes: Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine You know what that is? Growth.

Finances are a major source of stress for many of us because they have a way of exacerbating the “shoulds” in our life…which slowly chip away at our joy and peace of mind. In today's episode, we are here to break the mold and declare financial wellness an essential part of our self-care routine! Join us as we share our financial journeys and discover how opening up about our finances can be a freeing and empowering experience.  We'll share a bit about our current financial wellness practices and discover some new ones along the way. Maybe you'll gain a gold nugget or two…so tune in and let us know your thoughts at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com! Episode Notes: 5 Key Ways to Practice Financial Self-Care by Sharita Humphrey

Welcome back to another episode in our self-care series! Join us as we talk about the connection between self-care and the plans we put off for “some day”. We discuss how easy it is to talk ourselves out of trying something new and exciting, and the joy of finally honoring those desires. What if self-care is really just a matter of giving ourselves the chance to experience those things that we've been dreaming about - like snow tubing or dancing? Dust off your 80s leg warmers and share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com! Episode Notes: So You Think You Can Dance? 1980's leg warmers Ribbon dance streamer

Getting regular pedicures, facials, and massages are often viewed as indulgent or a luxury - which is why we often talk ourselves out of “indulging” in them. But have you noticed that you similarly quibble about carving out time for yourself to indulge in reading a book, taking a walk, or going to the gym? Me-time doesn't have to cost anything, yet we hedge about it just as we do about spending money on spa services. In this episode, we continue the theme of self-care and how we often relegate our physical and mental care to the bottom of the to-do list. What if we didn't view these self-care activities as “nice-to-haves” but instead as sacred necessities? Join us as we discuss the benefits of spending our time and money on ourselves and how important it is to fill our cups first. Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com! Episode Notes: Balian Springs

Self-care is the theme of the year for us and, apparently, setting boundaries is a healthy way to practice it! Who knew?! Setting and communicating our limits (or boundaries) to others can be the key to our happiness and help us discover our true selves – that's total power right there! Join us as we discover what a boundary is, how to set and maintain them, and learn an adorable song to help us remember all of it. Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com! Episode Notes: The Boundaries Song by Hopscotch What Are Boundaries and Why Do I Need Them? by Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW 6 Types of Boundaries You Deserve to Have by Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT The Better Boundaries Workbook by Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Gabby Union's Top Beauty Tip

From sleep routines to walking 60 miles, this episode is all about the trials and tribulations of making lifestyle changes. Join us as we discuss the source for what gets us into committed action and how treating the journey like a game keeps us from giving up along the way! If you've wanted to learn a “new trick” or re-teach yourself a “new” old trick, this episode is for you! Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

What role did you play in high school? Were you a cool kid or a nerd? Did you try to fit in or did you relish doing things your way? Wherever you fell (or fall) on the social spectrum, chances are you know what it's like to feel different or like you don't exactly fit in with the rest of the “normies”. In this episode, inspired by the new Netflix show “Wednesday”, we explore the concept of being “weird”. Join us as we share our experiences being fun and quirky, and discuss how the perception of weirdness has shifted over the years.” Reach out and share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com! Episode Notes: "Wednesday" on Netflix

Has perfection ever stopped you from being present or living your best life? That nagging feeling creeps into all of us at some point, especially around the holidays and planning big events! In this episode, we share our experiences dealing with the pressure of finding that perfect gift, throwing the perfect party, and having everything look “perfect” before the guests arrive! Join us as we discuss the impacts perfection has had on our lives and rediscover the joys of letting go, the true triumph over perfection. Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com! Episode Notes: https://www.powerofpositivity.com/living-a-purposeful-life-forget-perfection/

Inspired by the book “Living with a SEAL”, this episode is all about what we didn't think was possible. We all know we're our own worst cheerleader and critic, so sometimes we have to be pushed out of our comfort zone by someone else. Someone who sees who we are and our potential, because it sure as heck isn't always us! What have you accomplished that you didn't think was possible? Can reflecting on our triumphs inspire new action? Or give us confidence to try something else for the first time? What do you think? Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com! Episode Notes: ”Living with a SEAL: 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet” by Jesse Itzler

Have you ever heard of “cuffing season”? It's roughly defined as that time of year when single people start looking for a partner to get thru the holiday season with. How soon is “too soon” to bring that special someone to your family's holiday dinner? Or any special event? Join us as we explore the “cuffing season” phenomenon, feeling pressure to be in a relationship, and also the unappreciated joys of singlehood and traditions that are just for us! Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

What do you think of when you hear the word “change”? Do you get excited at the thought of new experiences or nervous about what that change may bring? For many of us change can be challenging, especially when we are in the midst of it with no plan or ending in sight. Listen in as we share our experiences with the six-letter “c” word and how we deal with our own emotions when our paths are uncertain. One thing that is certain though is that change is always happening. Perhaps all it takes is a shift in perspective? Join us to find out! Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

What gets in the way of us having exactly what we want from our relationships, our jobs and the organizations we interact with? Is it “just the way things are” or simply that we haven't asked? In this episode, we kick resignation to the curb and discuss our experiences with making requests and reclaim our power by asking for exactly what we want! Join us to learn what supports us in speaking up and discover what you haven't asked for…yet! Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

It's the season of spookiness and we want to know: have you ever survived an encounter with an “energy vampire”? If you have, then you're familiar with the experience of being with someone who drains you of your emotional energy (intentionally or unintentionally), leaving you exhausted. Join us as we share our personal experiences in how we each discovered the magic power of creating healthy boundaries in order to ward off the “energy vampires” and the people pleasing situations in our lives! Share with us your most helpful tips and tricks for boundary-setting at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

The Who Says? ladies welcome special guest, Dr. Carmel Dekel-Wiseman, for an episode dedicated to a topic that is widely experienced and rarely discussed…fertility! Dr. Carmel has devoted her life to helping people get healthier. After a seven year journey to start a family, her mission now is to help couples “Build-a-Healthy-Baby”. During an open and honest conversation about fertility struggles, we expose MANY misconceptions that will leave you empowered in your journey to conceive. And even if you are not on the baby train, this information is totally shareable and applicable to simply building a healthier body! Find out more about Dr. Carmel at https://doctorcarmel.com. Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

Special guest alert! In today's episode, we conclude our interview with the Anxiety MD, Dr. Russell Kennedy! A physician, neuroscientist, stand up comedian, and author, Dr. Russ has spent most of his life getting to the source of anxiety. From medication to meditation, he's tried it all! In this 3-part series, Dr. Russ shares with us his surprising discoveries about the root cause of anxiety and delivers hope to all of us who struggle with chronic worry. Connect with Dr. Russ @theanxietymd and share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com.

Special guest alert! In today's episode, we continue our interview with the Anxiety MD, Dr. Russell Kennedy! A physician, neuroscientist, stand up comedian, and author, Dr. Russ has spent most of his life getting to the source of anxiety. From medication to meditation, he's tried it all! In this 3-part series, Dr. Russ shares with us his surprising discoveries about the root cause of anxiety and delivers hope to all of us who struggle with chronic worry. Connect with Dr. Russ @theanxietymd and share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com. The conclusion to our interview is live now - check it out!

Special guest alert! In today's episode, we are joined by the Anxiety MD, Dr. Russell Kennedy! A physician, neuroscientist, stand up comedian, and author, Dr. Russ has spent most of his life getting to the source of anxiety. From medication to meditation, he's tried it all! In this 3-part series, Dr. Russ shares with us his surprising discoveries about the root cause of anxiety and delivers hope to all of us who struggle with chronic worry. Connect with Dr. Russ @theanxietymd and share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com. Stay tuned next week for part two of the interview!

Each of us has a set of unique traits that form our personality and how we see ourselves. In today's episode, we discuss our thoughts around the Invisibilia Podcast titled, "The Personality Myth". Are we who we say we are? Do we allow those around us the opportunity to change? Join us as we explore the topic of personal identity and how that shapes our lives. Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

We all know someone who likes to complain. Maybe it's a parent or coworker. Maybe it's a close friend…or maybe it's you! In this episode, Deanna shares an email from Dr. Gary Chapman (the author of The 5 Love Languages®) which suggests that what we complain about can be very telling of our primary love language(s). Dr. Chapman goes on to say that our complaints actually reveal what matters most to us. Who knew?!! Join us as we ponder our complaints, discover our love languages, and uncover how YOU can begin to fill your love tank and the tanks of those around you! Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

This episode was unplanned in the best possible way. We started this podcast as a way for the three of us to hang out more often, and that's exactly what this episode captures…a behind-the-scenes meeting and hang out. By the end of our catch up we'd discussed how things were going with the podcast, hustle culture, how orchids and grass can be metaphors for life, and the power and importance of unlearning. We hope you enjoy this collection of random thoughts between friends. What do you talk about with your besties? Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

In this episode, Jennifer shares about the extraordinary journey she found herself on after the recording of our manifesting episode. The route was scenic and the pit stops included transcendental meditation, Buddhism introductions, and epiphanies on possibility and purpose. Call it manifesting magic, divine timing, or a straight-up miracle…the journey has resulted in increased peace and joy, and decreased heart palpitations! Have you ever had the experience of hearing something at the right time that left you transformed? Share your thoughts & comments with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

On today's episode we welcome our very first guest, good friend and cohost of Breaking the Standard, Nicole Tripodi, as we discuss our experiences with manifestation! Does it work? Is it real? While we are not experts in the field, we do have some amazing insights and results to share after completing a 21-Day Manifesting Challenge! What do you think of manifestation? Have you tried or do you want to start? Share your thoughts & comments with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

Whether it's a simple favor, a quick smile at a stranger, or accepting help from a friend, have you ever considered that contribution goes both ways? Could you have had a positive impact on someone and not even known it? Maybe you're wondering if you've ever made a difference at all! Join us in the inquiry as we explore the “2-way street” phenomenon of contribution. Share your thoughts & comments with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

We all wake up with an idea of how our day should look. Maybe that's an early morning jog before the kids wake up or a nice cup of coffee in your favorite chair before work. Or a peaceful, rush-free afternoon where you make it to all your appointments early! Wouldn't that be nice? More often than not, something happens and inevitably the day we'd hoped for turns into the day we got: a snoozed alarm, a quick cold shower, and rushing out the door to make that meeting on time. In this episode, we share our thoughts around having the day look a certain way and being with the challenges and emotions that come up when things just don't go as planned. Join us as we talk though our experiences fighting fate and getting our power back by being grounded in reality. Share your thoughts & comments with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

It's hard to believe that it's been over a year since we began putting together the Who Says? podcast! In this episode, we take the time to reflect on what we've learned and accomplished from starting a podcast. We also get present to some breakthroughs we had forgotten about! When was the last time you acknowledged yourself for ground taken? If it's been awhile, join us during the episode in reflection. And, as always, share your thoughts & comments with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

Join us as we welcome 2022 with a discussion of New Year's Resolutions! Do you create a New Year's Resolution each year? Do you stick with it or does it fall to the wayside? Is it the same each year or does it seem impossible to achieve? Join us in this lighthearted conversation as we discover how applying a little gratitude, grace, and love can have a surprising impact on obtaining your goals in the new year! Share with us your thoughts & comments at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

In this episode, we examine some of our traditional ideas around holiday cheer and invite you to join in the discussion! What makes this time of year so special? Is it a place or a thing? A time past or present or that special someone being near? This time of year holds a unique place in the hearts of many people around the world. What does holiday cheer mean to you? Share with us your thoughts & comments at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

In part two of our procrastination episode, we discuss the idea that we're actually choosy procrastinators and the surprising reason why we avoid certain tasks and actions. What would be possible if you could uncover the real truth behind your procrastination tendencies? Join us for a conversation filled with fun, laughter, and a huge A-HA moment for one of us! Share your thoughts & comments with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

In part one of a two part episode on procrastination, we talk about the freedom that comes from better understanding how we operate. And our tendencies to procrastinate, or not, and why. What if a tendency to procrastinate was just simply an aspect of our personality, and not something to be ashamed of or judge others about? And does knowing that change anything? Share your thoughts & comments with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

How do you approach tasks that seem daunting? Many of us have heard that the answer is to “eat the elephant” one bite at a time, but does that actually work? And what happens when you stop after a few “bites”? There are so many ways to get things done and who says we can't get creative and have some fun in the process? Join us as we ponder the topic of productivity and discover new ways to be empowered while working through a To-Do list. Share your thoughts & comments with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

Can a mindfulness practice really shift your mindset? Does meditation really make a difference in our daily lives? You decide as we share our experiences in exploring different schools of thought and how those practices have impacted our lives. What can they offer you?

Vacation. For many, that one word elicits feelings of peace, relaxation, and fun… or does it? In this episode, we talk about what happens when our vacation expectations go awry and what we can do to free ourselves up from that disappointment and upset. How would it feel to let go of the attachment and be in love with whatever happens next?

The weight loss struggle is SO real for some of us but does it really have to be a struggle? What if in this “struggle” there are life lessons and the key to happiness is whatever you say it is? Join us as we ponder this hot topic and share how this shows up in our own lives! Share your thoughts & comments with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

Have you ever felt like you just can't catch a break? As they say, “When it rains, it pours”. But who's really saying that and is it true? From college admissions to fertility struggles and starting over in business, we'll explore how our experiences with the odds being in our favor (or not) have shaped who we are and how we view our world. Who says the odds aren't always in your favor? Share your thoughts & comments with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

In this episode we discuss the experience of road rage and how it can make or break your day. What if you could reclaim your power in those tense moments and turn a crappy situation into a funny one? Tune in for our thoughts on overcoming anger on the road… next stop, world peace! Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

In this episode we explore how family has influenced our thoughts about money and the surprising freedom that came from sharing about our financial struggles. How does money define you?

Is keeping up with the Joneses wearing you out? Girl, same! In today's episode, we take a look at how comparisons have shaped our lives and personal experiences, for better or worse. Who Says your life has to look a certain way? Share your thoughts with us at whosaysthepodcast@gmail.com!

Who are the ladies behind the "Who Says?" podcast? Listen in to this short introductory episode to get a sneak peek into the lives of Deanna Pharis, Jennifer Donner, and Tatiana Muldrow.

No one but us, so let's do this! In this trailer episode, empowerment coach Jennifer Donner shares the intention behind the ”Who Says?” podcast. Listen in to discover how you can bring more freedom and peace into your life!