You're Grounded Podcast

In this episode, Jenny and Becky start the conversation towards being the change, speaking up for Black Lives Matter, understanding our own privileges, and how it is time for us to listen and to learn. It is hard to know what to say when you always fear saying the wrong thing, but not saying anything at all is not an option we choose right now. Listen and learn, listen and unlearn, and listen and learn some more, and of course, LOVE.

This week we are talking about how we are going through the different stages of quarantine: from learning more about how our kids work and think differently, to wanting to be of service, to guilt for our privilege, and to how we bring the outdoors in to help maintain a sense of feeling grounded through all this.  No matter what stage you are in right now, we always try to remember that we are all in this together and we are all connected. 

In this episode (compiled of three different conversations), we speak about how we have been dealing with and feeling about the Covid 19 Virus outbreak from a mom's perspective. From exercising our creative muscles with our family, to homeschooling, collective grief, overwhelming gratitude, and taking this day by day. It is difficult to put any of this into words! Thats why it took us 3 times! We think the most important thing we can all do is talk about it. You are not alone. We’ve got you, we’ve got this!

Jenny and Becky sit down this week and have an emotional conversation about the difficulty of watching your children suffer through physical and emotional pain. It's so hard to see them suffer when a quick kiss won't make it all better and you know they have to be the ones to put in the work and time themselves to get through the rough parts. How do we stay grounded through this all when it's so hard? 

We are diving into a discussion about sitting with our ourselves whether it’s our emotions of sadness, anger, or joy or we are just working on simply being still and with ourselves. We often focus on finding happiness, dismissing sadness as weakness or trying to "fix" it. But what if we just sat with our emotions for a bit? If we get stuck in an emotion, we can all find ways to help us move through it, whether it’s Earthing, horse dancing, jumping into freezing cold water, hibernating, or meditating.

After a quick twerking lesson, we got the privilege to sit down with Dr. Christina Jahrling and talk bikinis, motherhood, oreos, and so much more! Christina is a Doctor, Consultant, and Mom. She is the founder of Baby to Bikini, a program that empowers women to feel sexy in their bodies by building their own version of healthy. She is also a bad ass fit body bikini competitor. Her discipline, “I get to do this” attitude, and energy are so contagious! She is unfiltered and we love her!

This week we talk about the tragedy that united us all last week: the loss of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, John, Keri and Alyssa Altobelli, Christina Mauser, Ara Zobayan, and Sarah and Payton Chester.  How do we make sense of losing nine bright lives? Is it possible to find purpose in the loss? How can we take our heartbreak and sadness and turn it into love and kindness and do good? Join us in honoring these 9 amazing lives by spreading more love and positivity in the world.  Sending Mamba hugs to everyone.

In this episode, Jenny and Becky discuss the nagging, yet intriguing, question of, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" We believe that every person has a special talent or skill that they do the best! How can we discover our true, joyful, calling in this life and how can we foster this self-inquiry in our children? We are learning more, these days, about the nature of our personalities through love languages, enneagrams, and astrology! Maybe we start by asking, "What’s my love language and the love language of my partner, child, family?"

Continuing our Warrior Women series, we are fortunate to sit down with one of our besties, Lisa! She is the epitome of the saying, “She believed she could, so she did”! We discuss what it’s like to go back to college at 40, as a wife and mother of 2, and the challenges, successes, and all the in between! She reminds us that it won’t always be easy, to ask for help, but you CAN do it! She is a mom, wife, artist, yogi, and overall bad ass, committed to helping children and young adults with anxiety through art therapy and we are some of her biggest fans!  

We are talking about going into the new year with intentions, mantras, curiosity lists and other inspirational ways to find growth and joy in life!  We talk about making a “curiosity list,” identifying your “why,” exploring virtues that will help guide you through your curiosities, and finding intentions that will continue to inspire you. And it's totally ok if you didn’t reach all your goals last year, we didn't either! Keep the ones you want to continue and get rid of the ones that no longer serve you. What are you curious about in 2020?!

Tis the season, where we often forget that we are ENOUGH and awesome just exactly the way we are! We may never give as many gifts as Santa does and we may never look like Beyonce at the Holiday parties but that is OK!  Let’s rock what we’ve got and be content with that! Your gifts are enough! Your beauty & body, as it is right now, is enough!  Being content with that will help you enjoy the holidays and find the true magic of the season so much more! So, unwrap your own box of AWESOME this Christmas and love it, just as it is!

“You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em!”  We discuss how, if, and when to censor thoughts and words when faced with negativity. How do you not toss the table when you completely disagree with someone, while setting strong and respectful boundaries at the same time? We realize that sometimes self-censoring, even if only for a moment, helps maintain compassion and peace during this time of year. Difficult, but it IS possible! When we practice holding space for those people we disagree with, we have the opportunity for growth with compassion, patience, and love.  

Random Acts of Kindness, when given, witnessed, or received, is a great catalyst for a positive shift in the world! It’s easy to get caught up in our own chaotic and sometimes messy lives. We often forget that a simple smile, passing compliment, or unexpected gift can make the most significant impact on someone. How different would the world be if we all made a conscious effort to spread some shine to each other? And remember that you always get back what you put into the universe! Join us for a kindness challenge this month and let’s spread some shine, love, joy, and positivity!

The holiday season is upon us and the comfort of time-honored traditions is all around us, whether we like it or not! We talk about how tradition can enhance family values and create connection or drive us crazy and make us feel stuck. Family traditions, when done with intention, can help with a sense of belonging and create memories that can last for generations to come. Maybe it’s time to refresh your appreciation of an old tradition, like we did, add a new tradition you may have borrowed from someone else, or just create a brand new tradition of your own!

In this episode, we discuss how comparing ourselves to others just steals our joy. It’s time to stop comparing and start celebrating our uniqueness, individuality, and perfect imperfection instead. You are enough, exactly as you are. We talk about ways to help reaffirm that through mindfulness and adjusting the perspective of our situation. We also believe that being an example of self-kindness is so important for our children to witness and can inspire everyone around you! “The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one.”

THANKFULNESS is in the air, so naturally this episode is about gratitude! Jenny and Becky talk about how gratitude has helped them personally in their own lives, and how they practice it regularly. They explain what a gratitude reminder is and how you can create a unique reminder of your own! Sharing your reminder and what you're grateful for will help spread the joy that gratitude instills. It is one of the most powerful tools we have. Be thankful and USE IT!

Gossiping has physical effects on our brain and our bodies!  We are talking about the worst kind of hangovers: gossip hangovers. Those shotgun connections we make with others that are based on untruthful and hurtful stories about others is not a genuine connection, but a craving in our brain for balance from stress.  However, we have the option to replace gossip with positivity and love instead and have the same effect! Do you need a cure for a gossip hangover?  We have some good ideas!

Everything you want is on the other side of the big F word, FEAR! We discuss how to let go of the fear of “what ifs?” What if something happens to me, my family, my home, my pets? We can’t always be in control, so how do we deal with the weight of the fears we all have?  And it’s not only the “what ifs,” but how do we face those fears that will make us braver, smarter, and stronger on the other side? What are you waiting for? What is on the other side of your fears?

In this episode, we discuss how we may be entering the age of vulnerability. What if we lived in a society where it was okay to be unapologetically yourself and to put shame on the back burner? We are inspired by authors like Brene Brown, music, and modern day super stars like Lizzo, who tell us to love ourselves as we are, and to be fiercely who we are no matter what! Self-love is what we all need now! We love you, you are beautiful, and you can do whatever you want to do!

Time flies when you are having fun, rushing off to school, or running all your errands! Before you know it, you will blink, your babies will be grown-ups, and you will wonder where all the time went! In this episode, we discuss how being present and taking time to be in the moment, even when things are chaotic, is so important! 

“The story I’m telling myself is...“ Have you ever sent your friend a text and not received a quick response? "Are they mad at me?" "Did I do something wrong?" "I am a horrible friend!" …Just to get a call a few days later after they found their lost phone! Why do we start making up these stories? If we just practiced being vulnerable and took a few moments to be brave enough to discover the truth or ask for clarity, we would all be less stressed!

The 2nd of our Warrior Women Series, visiting with our dear friend who was born and raised in Scotland and recently became an American Citizen! We believe in a previous life she was probably a gangster from the 1920’s! This conversation is full of so many important topics: old cars, infertility, practicing gratitude, and Rae’s amazing story of persistence in going after her biggest dream!  A great reminder that all of us have struggles that we go through, and we are not alone!  Don’t miss this conversation with this Unicorn Woman! You will fall in love with her, like we did!

This is the first episode of our Warrior Women Series, interviewing women who inspire us with their stories, purpose, and spirit! First, we had the privilege of talking to, Alyssa Serchia, runner, yogi, mom-badass, and author of “I Am Strong like Mom”, a children’s book about modeling and encouraging conversation about being able to do hard things. It’s a great reminder of how we pass on behavior to our children through our example. Alyssa also leads an online running group, encouraging mothers everywhere to move!  Hear her advice and get motivated to move, no matter where you live!

We discuss our inner critic, and the wild beast we are always trying to tame. We are embracing our flaws and stitching them together with good intentions! Let go of negative self-talk and get back to that child we once were made of 100% confidence!  We let go of controlling everything, become accepting of how things are in the present moment, and practice compassion! We challenge you to tell yourself you’re AWESOME, exactly as you are. And tell someone else, while you're at it! 

 In this episode Jenny and Becky talk about finding your "why" and how to stay grounded. They discuss their own “why’s” of positivity and kindness. They talk about the importance of being where your feet are and taking time to reset and how grounding yourself, or your children, is actually an opportunity to set new boundaries and bring you back to your why! Everyone needs boundaries, what are yours?

It is back to school time for us, so we are talking about the importance of allowing mental health days, especially when it comes to students and educators. How can we be proactive with our emotions and our mental stability instead of letting it spiral down into a breakdown.  We discuss how mental health affects us physically, mentally, and emotionally, and why it’s so important to take time for ourselves.Maybe everyone needs an emotional support animal, or four, or five!

Jenny and Becky discuss their Summer adventures and the highs and lows of sending your kids off to Summer Camp. They discuss the importance of finding time to live a simpler life, even if only for a couple of months, days, or minutes, and how letting go of the to do lists and enjoying being in the present moment wherever you may be makes the best memories. Also, who else wants to bring back the 80’s?!

This week Becky and Jenny recent health "scares" including mammograms, biopsies, and gynecology visit and trying to figure out what the hell is happening with our hormones!  They also talk about celery juice - awesome or disgusting? - as well as being aware of our body as we grow "older" and being as proactive about our health and wellness as we are about our own children.

In this episode, Jenny and Becky talk about a whole bunch of stuff, including the importance of clearly communicating what you need from your significant other and not assuming they can ready your mind.  They also cover the differences in their upbringing, which led them to the women they have become and the dynamic diversity in the communities they live in. 

In their first episode, Becky and Jenny talk about why they decided to create this podcast and their experience in discovering the need for honest and authentic conversations among women. They discuss the power of vulnerability, holding space, and the importance of connection.  When we can let our guard down and share, vulnerably, we discover that we are not alone in our stories.  From parenting to friendship to women's health, they discuss what is on their mind, openly and honestly.