Podcasts about it's not fair learning

Check check, is this thing on? Well hi there. I guess I'm back from hiatus and ready for more podcastery, so I thought I'd start with something super fun and light...illness? I know, illness is not historically a light topic, but we do learn coping tactics for getting through. How do we not descend into hopelessness when we're battling health problems? Today I kick off a new series in which I interview people dealing with various illnesses and how they learn to lighten up in the midst of the hard stuff. For this first episode, I interview myself. I talk about my endometriosis and also supporting loved ones with mental illness, ADHD, trauma, and autism. I also share how I learned to throw out expectations for what life would look like and my daily practice for lightening up. I always say that laughter makes us brave. Life's too long to take the whole thing seriously, so listen in, and lighten up. Links from the show: It's Not Fair: Learning to Love the Life You Didn't Choose Infreakinfertility: How to Survive When Getting Pregnant Gets Hard Dead to Me (trigger warning about miscarriage) Subscribe to my monthly newsletter

Melanie Dale is the Author of It's Not Fair: Learning to Love the Life You Didn't Choose.  She also has a podcast called Lighten Up with Melanie Dale, and a blog Unexpected.org. Today Melanie Dale talks about loving the life you didn’t choose. We have a great discussion about how we deal with challenges, find joy in our circumstances, find support from others, support others, and laugh through it all.   One part I really enjoyed is when we talked about keeping your relationship strong while going through hard times.  Every week Melanie and her husband schedule time to talk. Two questions they ask each other each week are How have you felt loved by me this week? How can I love you better? This episode is perfect for anyone who has ever had any struggle in their lives...and we have all had PLENTY!  Listen to this episode for some advice, motivation, tips, and laughs.  Melanie’s Mom Squad Challenge: One of the best ways to help you feel more grateful is to serve others.  This week Melanie challenges us all to be intentional, look around your community, and take your family out and serve.

This week's guest is Melanie Dale, author of the new book "It's Not Fair: Learning to Live the Life You Didn't Choose." Using her sharp wit, she chronicles the ups and downs of life and offers her discoveries for getting through the hard times.

On the show today I talking to one of my favorite women, Melanie Dale. Melanie runs the website, Unexpected where she writes about motherhood, friendships, infertility, adoption, orphan care, and so much more.  What I love about her site is it feels like one big hug and then a completely satisfying belly laugh. Melanie is also the author of two books: Women Are Scary: The Totally Awkward Adventure of Finding Mom Friends and It's Not Fair: Learning to Love the Life You Didn't Choose. We talk about that "It's Not Fair" on the episode since it just released LAST WEEK!  Whoo-hoo!  Go, Mel! In fact, I loved this book so much I have an extra copy to give away; directions are in the podcast episode.   On the podcast we talk about the Shalom Sista Manifesto point, "We Will Choose Subversive Joy".  She gives is the best advice on motherhood and laughter, she's gives us permission to own our feelings, and she her end of the show quote is spot on! It was a really great conversation and I hope you'll take a listen. Practicing the Shalom of Laughter, Osheta  

On Episode 48 of the Mama Bear Dares Podcast, co-hosts Tesi and Leslie talk to Melanie Dale about her new book It's Not Fair: Learning to Love the Life You Didn't Choose. The three women discuss coping mechanisms (both healthy and harmful), bearing hope during difficult periods, and the healing power of laughter when all you want to do is cry. As they explore the themes of loss and hardship, the women also discuss the ways in which we can be good friends to those who are suffering around us and how we might better express ourselves in times of personal darkness. The conversation is honest, uplifting, and filled with lighthearted moments. Tune in to learn more about author and mother Melanie and learn from her unique wisdom encouraging women to move through difficult times with courage and steadfast faith. For complete Show Notes, head to www.MamaBearDaresPodcast.com.