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In today's episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb and Michelle are joined by writer, speaker, and advocate Libby Ward, author of Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself. In a deeply moving and vulnerable conversation, we talk about the realities of modern motherhood, including the mental load, overwhelm, the pressure to do it all, and what it takes to let go of perfection.Together, Libby, Barb, and Michelle explore the hidden roots of rage, overstimulation, and people-pleasing, unpacking how childhood trauma and hypervigilance make setting simple boundaries feel like a matter of life or death.Libby shares her candid "Granola Bar" story, a pivotal moment of maternal rage that forces her to confront her limits and explains why genuine repair and self-compassion are the true keys to breaking generational cycles. From validating our children's experiences to unlearning the myth of the "perfect mother," this episode offers an honest, hopeful blueprint for reconnecting with your authentic self.In This Episode, We Discuss:The pressures of motherhood and learning how to prioritize yourselfLetting go of the pressure to be perceived as a “good mom"Setting boundaries, choosing to say no, and how to live with the feelings of letting people downGiving yourself permission to be imperfect and choosing radical honesty over a conflict-free relationshipLearning to apologize to your children and sharing the importance of feelingsThis is a powerful, fun, and deeply honest conversation about parenting, identity, boundaries, and creating a healthier version of motherhood for ourselves and the next generation.More From the Guest:Get your copy of Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding MyselfLearn more about Libby Ward here and follow her @libbyward.Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle!

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On this week's episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb and Michelle are joined by Kelly Rizzo, host of the podcast Comfort Food and widow of beloved comedian Bob Saget.In this vulnerable conversation about grief and loss, Kelly shares the deep love she had for Bob, the heartbreak that followed his death in 2022, and how she continues to manage her relationship with grief and the trauma she experienced processing such a loss in the public eye.Kelly also shares her personal experience of finding love again after loss, how she knew she was ready to date again, and also talks of her personal experience of choosing to live child-free. We felt such a beautiful connection with Kelly in this episode and we hope you love it as much as we do!Episode Highlights:Grief after sudden loss while grieving in the public eyeThe trauma of grief, PTSD, and the blessing of sharing your story to help othersFinding love again and the importance of not settling in relationshipsChoosing a child-free life and breaking free from societal expectations

Have you ever found yourself thinking… I'm trying so hard to be a good parent, so why does it feel like I'm constantly struggling to connect with my child?In today's episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb and Michelle are joined by clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the conscious parenting movement, Dr. Shefali. Celebrating the launch of her two newest books, Raising Conscious Sons and Raising Conscious Daughters, Dr. Shefali breaks down how parents can move away from control, fear, and projection to build authentic, meaningful relationships with their children.Dr. Shefali explores why raising children in today's digital age presents unique, unprecedented challenges for both boys and girls. She unpacks the specific pressures facing children today, and explains how parents can create healthy guardrails and boundaries. They also discuss the importance of healing your own emotional baggage, extending grace to your parenting mistakes, and showing up as a real, imperfect human.Connect with Dr. Shefali and check out her new books available now! Raising Conscious Sons available hereRaising Conscious Daughters available herehttps://www.drshefali.com/

Do you feel financially prepared if a major life setback happens to you or your family, such as a health crisis, job loss, or death of a spouse? The nonprofit Life Happens reports 44% of U.S. households would face significant hardship within six months if a primary wage earner dies. Many individuals may be uninsured or underinsured and are concerned about costs. Lynsey Favre, Assoc. Partner, New York Life Insurance Co., explains insurance options to consider at various stages of your life.Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Have you ever found yourself thinking—I'm stuck in old thought patterns, so how do I actually change my mind and heal from past trauma?On today's episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb and Michelle continue the conversation in Part 2 of their Rewiring the Brain series, diving deeper into brain health, trauma, and the science of rewiring your mind. Opening up about personal experiences, including Barb navigating the traumatic emotional aftermath of a 33 year marriage and divorce, the mother daughter duo explores how unaddressed life trauma physically impacts the brain and how we can preemptively build resilienceBarb and Michelle break down how self-talk, Claude Steele's self-affirmation theory, and positive repetition physically create new neural pathways in the brain. They unpack why the nervous system prefers familiarity even when it's painful and why positive change can sometimes feel like a threat. From moving out of survival mode into creative growth to practical daily habits that keep the brain sharp, this episode serves as an empowering guide to taking control of your internal narrative, building confidence, and rewiring your brain through repeated practice.In This Episode, We Discuss:✨ How unaddressed trauma impacts the brain and how to build resilience through life's biggest changes.✨ The power of self-talk and self-affirmation theory to physically rewire neural pathways.✨ Why the brain prioritizes protection in survival mode and how to move into thriving.✨ How taking action and building confidence creates new evidence for your mind.✨ Simple daily practices and repetition tools to keep your brain sharp and healthy as you age.

Episode 681 Schedule a one on one free coaching call at DailySuccessPlan.com and get help identifying the next steps to get your business moving again. Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, Carl White sits down with Kristin Simpson to talk about something every loan officer will face at some point: what happens when life knocks you off track? Whether it is a family situation, financial stress, a difficult season, or simply losing momentum, Carl and Kristin share how to get moving again without trying to make up for everything you missed all at once. Carl explains why the best way to restart is to focus on a "minimum viable day." Instead of overwhelming yourself with a huge list, start with a few simple activities that have historically created business, like calling five referral partners, following up with active leads and pre-approved borrowers, and making one past client call. They also discuss why consistency matters more than intensity, how the five-minute rule can make it easier to take that first step, and why your money-making activities should come before email, social media, and other busy work. If life, the market, or your own momentum has knocked you off course, this episode will help you stop looking backward, give yourself permission to start small, and focus on the next right thing you can do to create conversations, referrals, applications, and closings.

This is a real-talk episode about what happens when life doesn't go according to plan. One year after Simplicity and Awareness became an Amazon bestseller, Joe reflects on grief, change, faith, spiritual gifts, stepping away from oracle cards, and his evolving relationship with Jesus. Through it all, he keeps returning to one simple practice: staying present, abiding in God, and asking, “How may I serve?”Music by andrii g. from PixabayGet Joe's Book Buy Now

Every September, the insurance industry runs Life Insurance Awareness Month — and most of the advice sounds the same: buy term, protect your family, don't wait. That advice is correct. It's also, at best, half the story.Life insurance has two entirely different jobs depending on where you are in life. For a young parent with a mortgage and a new baby, it's the thing standing between "we'll be okay" and financial free-fall. For a business owner who's spent decades building something real, it's a liquidity and legacy tool that has almost nothing to do with dying too soon and everything to do with protecting what's already been built. Most people only ever hear about the first version. This episode covers both — plus a living-benefit feature almost nobody explains correctly, and the reason you should be skeptical the moment someone tells you they've "properly structured" your policy.By the numbers:Roughly 100 million American adults are uninsured or believe they need more life insurance coverage (LIMRA & Life Happens, 2025–2026 Insurance Barometer Study).Healthy young adults overestimate the true cost of term coverage by 10–12 times.Estate taxes are typically due within 9 months of death — often with little cash on hand to pay them.The average life insurance coverage gap is approximately $200,000 per U.S. household.The Foundation: What Term Life Actually Solves (~1:30)For young families, term life insurance isn't complicated and it isn't expensive — it's one of the most misunderstood products in personal finance, largely because people wildly overestimate what it costs. David breaks down why term, not whole life, is the right starting point for most families, how to calculate a real coverage number instead of relying on a lazy "10x income" rule, and the three mistakes that quietly leave families underinsured: relying on employer coverage alone, never revisiting the policy after major life changes, and cutting coverage because of sticker shock instead of shopping it properly."A healthy 35-year-old can often get $1,000,000 of 20-year term coverage for the cost of a streaming subscription or two per month."The Living Benefit Nobody Explains Correctly (~8:00)Here's the part of the episode that surprises almost everyone: modern life insurance can pay out while you're still alive. Drawing on his CLTC (Certified in Long-Term Care) designation, David explains how a long-term care or chronic illness rider lets you access a portion of your death benefit if you survive a stroke, a serious diagnosis, or another disabling health event — the kind of moment traditional life insurance does nothing for, because nobody died. This isn't a retiree-only conversation; it's relevant the moment you have a family depending on your income."Don't just ask 'how much life insurance do I have?' Ask 'what happens if I get sick and don't die?'"Not sure what's actually in your policy? If you don't know whether your coverage includes living benefits — or whether it still fits your life — that's a five-minute conversation, not a five-month project. Book your free Vision Call.When Life Insurance Becomes a Business Strategy (~14:30)For business owners, life insurance stops being a safety net and starts being a strategic tool. This segment covers two scenarios every co-owned business needs to plan for: a properly funded buy-sell agreement that lets a surviving owner keep control of the business instead of unexpectedly co-owning it with a deceased partner's estate, and key-person insurance that funds the runway to recover if someone critical to revenue is suddenly gone."If my partner died tomorrow, what happens? In most cases, their ownership stake doesn't just evaporate."Estate Liquidity: The Wealth Trap Nobody Warns You AboutYou can be genuinely wealthy and still face a liquidity crisis the moment you die. When a large share of net worth is tied up in a business, real estate, or concentrated stock, an estate tax bill can come due with almost no cash available to pay it — forcing a rushed sale of assets at a discount. David explains how life insurance, often held inside an irrevocable trust, creates exactly the liquidity needed to pay that bill without touching the underlying assets — and how it can be used to equalize an inheritance when one child takes over the business and the others don't.Curious how ready your business actually is for a transition? Get your free Sellability Score.The "Properly Structured IUL" Red Flag (~21:00)Permanent insurance — including indexed universal life (IUL) — has a legitimate use as a tax-advantaged savings and growth vehicle, for the right person, in the right situation. But David draws a hard line around a specific phrase circulating on social media: "properly structured IUL." If someone leads with that phrase, treat it as a warning label, not a credential. This segment covers what illustrated vs. guaranteed rates actually mean, why "no market losses" isn't the whole picture, and the one question to ask before you ever sign an IUL application."When someone leads with the phrase 'properly structured,' that's usually the tell, not the reassurance."Frequently Asked QuestionsHow much life insurance do I actually need?A useful starting framework is DIME — Debt, Income, Mortgage, Education — which totals what it would take to eliminate debt, replace income for a meaningful runway, pay off the house, and fund your kids' education. It's a strong starting point, but a real needs analysis that reflects your specific family and goals will always beat a formula.What's the difference between term and permanent life insurance?Term life covers you for a defined window at a much lower cost. Permanent insurance (whole life or IUL) lasts your entire life and builds cash value, but costs significantly more and serves a different purpose: savings, estate liquidity, or wealth transfer rather than pure income replacement.What is a long-term care or chronic illness rider?It's a feature that lets you access a portion of your death benefit while you're still alive if you experience a qualifying health event — a stroke, a serious diagnosis, or a need for long-term care. It addresses a risk traditional life insurance ignores entirely: surviving, but with a serious financial disruption.What is a buy-sell agreement and why does my business need one?A buy-sell agreement is a contract, funded by life insurance, that determines what happens to a business owner's stake if they die. Without one, that ownership stake typically passes to the deceased owner's spouse or estate — leaving the surviving owner unexpectedly co-owning the business with someone who may not want to run it, and may need cash instead.Is "properly structured IUL" a real thing, or a red flag?IUL can be a legitimate planning tool, but the phrase itself — used as a blanket reassurance on social media — is usually a sign to slow down. The real question isn't whether it's "structured properly," it's whether you've seen the guaranteed rate, not just the illustrated one, and whether the person recommending it is held to a fiduciary standard.Wherever you landed in this episode — that's exactly what a Vision Call is for. Whether you need your first policy or a real review of what you already have, it's a free 20-minute conversation, not a sales pitch. Book your free Vision Call.

Send us Fan MailAging planning starts with conversations. Lauren Clough, Co-Founder and CEO of bQuest joined me on the Get Ready Before Life Happens podcast to explore why aging plans matter, how early family conversations create clarity, and the important role financial planners and care professionals play in helping families navigate caregiving decisions. Lauren shares practical insights on aging in place, building support systems, and creating a plan that aligns with a family's wishes and values.Key TakeawaysAging planning begins with understanding a person's wishes and long-term goalsEarly family conversations help reduce stress and improve decision-making laterCaregiving often evolves over time and requires different types of support along the wayAging in place requires planning around home safety, caregiving, and financial resourcesFinancial advisors can play an important role in facilitating family conversations and long-term planningTrusted professionals and vetted service providers help families navigate complex caregiving decisions with greater confidence Tony's Take: When families talk openly about wishes, care, and support before a crisis happens, they create a stronger foundation for the future. That clarity becomes a gift for everyone involved.Connect with Lauren Clough:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-tracy-clough-13053819/bQuest Website: https://thebquest.comResources mentioned:Aging Wishes GuideHow to Create an Aging Plan That Works with Aging-in-Place Expert Carol Chiang on the Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast (here)Bio: Lauren Clough is the Co-Founder and CEO of bQuest, the first Care Intelligence Platform purpose-built for the financial services industry. bQuest partners with wealth management firms, RIAs, and family offices to ensure families receive timely, coordinated support during aging, end-of-life, and after-loss transitions. Drawing on more than a decade as a senior manager in her family's global logistics business, Lauren brings deep operational expertise in scaling complex, fragmented systems. Her leadership is also shaped by her family's multi-generational Alzheimer's journey, which exposed firsthand the gaps between financial planning and aging care support. At bQuest, Lauren is building the infrastructure that bridges wealth and health equipping financial advisors to show up for clients not only in markets, but in life's most personal and vulnerable moments. Her mission is to transform financial services by making longevity planning and care coordination a standard offering so that every family under the guidance of a trusted advisor has clarity, advocacy, and real support as they navigate caregiving and aging.

Have you ever found yourself thinking, I'm getting older, but what can I actually do right now to protect my memory and keep my brain healthy?On today's episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb and Michelle dive into a deeply personal conversation about women's brain health, cognitive aging, and the fear of losing your mind. Inspired by turning 70 and navigating a major life transition, Barb shares her recent obsession with brain research, highlighting why it's critical for women to start taking care of their brains long before older age. Together, the mother-daughter duo explores the vital connection between emotional wellbeing, trauma, and physical brain health.Barb and Michelle look at some surprising statistics, including why nearly two thirds of Alzheimer's diagnoses are in women, and explore how hormonal changes during perimenopause, postpartum, and aging can affect brain health. They explore neuroplasticity and the idea that the brain is always changing, looking at how resilience, mindfulness, and other healthy practices can help strengthen positive neural pathways, support brain health, and shape the way we respond to stress and trauma. Ultimately, they offer practical, empowering strategies to help you pause, settle your mind during life's adversity, and choose how you respond so you can keep your brain sharp and thriving at any age.In This Episode, We Discuss: ✨ Why women are uniquely affected by brain health issues and cognitive decline. ✨ The impact of unaddressed trauma and major life transitions on the brain. ✨ What neuroplasticity is and how resilience actually rewires your brain. ✨ Practical tools to settle the mind, practice mindfulness as choice, and build brain health early.

Nothing in life happens by chance. In this episode, we explore trusting God's perfect plan, recognizing His Spirit at work within us, persevering through opposition, and walking boldly in obedience. Through the story of Lydia, Paul, and Silas, we're reminded that God opens hearts, doors, and opportunities in His perfect timing. We may not understand the journey, but we can trust the One who is leading us.

1. Faithfulness in Little Things 2. Importance of Ordinary Work 3. Faithfulness When Nobody is Watching 4. Ministry in Ordinary Relationships 5. Power of Ordinary Words 6. Faithfulness in Monotonous Times 7. God Uses Ordinary People 8. Ordinary Discitions 9. Be Present Today 10. Faithfulness at Home 11. Ordinary Acts of Kindness Have Eternal Significance 12. Finishing Faithfully

You've done the work. Everything should be easy now, right?On today's episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb and Michelle explore what happens when stress and overwhelm show up, even when you've been doing the work, and challenge the common misconception that mindfulness “fixes everything.” In a real time moment during the recording, Barb becomes overwhelmed and asks to pause, creating an honest example of what it looks like to stop, acknowledge what you're feeling, and give yourself space rather than pushing through. Barb speaks on how external circumstances cannot be controlled, only we as individuals can control their internal responses and rebuild their mind's narrative. Michelle walks through helpful frameworks like taking the mind to the gym and creating new neural pathways, they emphasize that managing stress is an ongoing practice of self-worth and resilience. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to offer themselves grace and practice tools like pausing, positive affirmations, journaling, self-compassion, and setting boundaries.In This Episode, We Discuss:✨ What to do in the moment when you feel stress and overwhelm.✨Reframing the mind and building new emotional habits and skills.✨The pitfalls of becoming more aware.✨The power of the pause.

What happens when an unexpected expense hits? Hannah Kesler and Larry Steinhouse discuss emergency funds, cash flow, liquidity, and how to prepare before a financial surprise becomes a crisis. Discover why knowing where your money goes matters, how Hannah uses properly designed whole life insurance to keep emergency reserves accessible, and how the Infinite Banking Concept can help you maintain greater control over your money when life doesn't go according to plan. Watch our 90-minute presentation here: https://bit.ly/tmm-podcast-ppt Send us an email at podcast@themoneymultiplier.com Check out our resources at: https://linktr.ee/themoneymultiplier

Send us Fan MailMoney conversations build clarity and confidence. On this episode of Get Ready Before Life Happens, I spoke with Tricia Daniel, TEDx speaker and founder of the Starting Over Wealth Network about how early, open money conversations create confidence, reduce fear, and help families stay prepared through life's changes. Tricia shares how to overcome shame, communicate with clarity, and build a plan that supports both you and the people you care about.Key Takeaways

Today's episode is a special re-release about one of our most powerful tools; discernment. You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to.

The goal is not to create a perfect week where nothing goes wrong. Because friend... that week does not exist.

In this episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, the duo welcomes transformation specialist, trainer, and author Heidi Powell for a candid, heartfelt conversation about navigating life's biggest transitions, aging, and reclaiming your self-worth.Heidi shares her personal journey through perimenopause, overcoming eating disorders, shifting her relationship with fitness, and how she navigated grief and loss to ultimately build a life grounded in self-love and community. Barb, Michelle, and Heidi explore the evolution of female friendships in their 40s and beyond, the pressures of social media, and how letting go of people-pleasing allows us to show up authentically. From physical wellness to emotional healing, this episode serves as an inspiring, empowering reminder that your best years are always ahead and that you are right where you're supposed to be.In This Episode, We Discuss:✨ The beauty of finding deep female friendships as you age✨ The power of transformation at any stage and any age. ✨Navigating perimenopause, body image, and the beauty of aging.

Life doesn't stop when you're running a dental practice.  Dentists and dental professionals are often expected to lead their teams, care for patients, manage businesses, and support their families, even while facing some of life's most difficult personal challenges. Divorce is one of those challenges, yet it's rarely discussed openly within our profession. This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Pam sits down with entrepreneur and registered dental hygienist Tonya Lanthier, founder of DentalPost, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about navigating divorce while balancing the demands of a career in dentistry. Drawing from their own personal experiences, Pam and Tonya discuss the emotional, logistical, and professional hurdles that accompany this life-changing transition, as well as the importance of finding support, staying organized, and moving forward with intention. Following the sale of DentalPost, Tonya turned her attention to helping others through the creation of DivorcePost, an AI-powered platform designed to provide guidance, organize the countless tasks involved in divorce, and help people navigate the process as peacefully and efficiently as possible. Whether you've experienced divorce yourself, know someone who has, or simply want to hear a candid conversation about resilience, leadership, and life beyond dentistry, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and hope that brighter days lie ahead.

If you feel a little pang of guilt almost every time you spend money, that guilt was never really about your choices. It's about a hundred small purchases with no clear place to put them, so every one turns into a question.This chapter is about SpendFreely, the everyday spending that moves with your life. The groceries, the gas, the coffee, the Target run that somehow covers four “categories” but was really just a Tuesday. Traditional budgeting tries to slice this part of your life into smaller and smaller pieces, and all that does is turn every purchase into a tiny negotiation with yourself. There's a simpler, kinder way, and this chapter is where it starts. I also share something that surprises people: I genuinely don't know how much my husband and I spend on groceries versus eating out, and as someone who does this for a living, that tends to raise eyebrows. I'll explain why I don't need to know, and why letting go of that made our money, and our marriage, easier.At the end, I've included a short check-in, a chance to notice how much you can already see with just the first couple of pieces in place. Come feel what it's like when spending feels like living again.Get the Book: You just listened to a chapter of it. The whole book is out November 11, and SpendFirst.com/book will tell you the day it lands.Want to set up your own everyday-spending number? The free Quick Start Guide is at https://spendfirst.com/start. Subscribe so you don't miss next Thursday.

Send us Fan Mail"I could feel my leg tearing in three places as I was launched up into the air... There I was, knowing that my dream was over, that I had reached the highest and lowest point of my life at the exact same time."  ~ Cherita O'dellKey Discussion Highlights & TakeawaysTurning Insults into Fuel: How Cherita used the verbal bullying she faced in high school as mental "power packs" to become a stronger athlete.The Olympic Heartbreak: The harrowing story of slipping on a wet takeoff board days before the Olympics, tearing her leg in three places.The Power of a Pivot: Why you should let your day job fund your passion until you can fully transition into your true calling.Manifesting Success: How writing the vision down and boldly declaring her goals helped Cherita acquire the exact luxury car she needed to elevate her real estate brand.Trusting Divine Timing: Cherita's journey through an eight-year single season, the personal development she embraced, and how it led to her marriage and family. ⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings00:00:00 - Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast00:02:51 - The Comeback Helps You Deal with the Setback00:06:45 - Becoming "Cherita the Cheetah" and Overcoming Bullying00:09:50 - Earning a Full Ride to Rice University00:15:00 - Jumping a National Record from Pure Anger00:17:10 - The Olympic Nightmare: Tearing Her Leg in the Rain00:20:20 - Finding Hope from Missionaries Outside the Olympic Village00:24:40 - The Mental Game of an Elite Athlete00:28:15 - Transitioning to Hospitality and Real Estate00:34:20 - How to Transition Your Career Safely00:42:15 - The Power of Manifestation and the White Luxury Car00:49:30 - Navigating an 8-Year Single Season and Divine Timing00:52:00 - Cherita's Book: Good God!Guest Bio:Cherita O'dell is a former Olympian, author, and luxury real estate agent based in Barbados. After earning a full athletic scholarship to Rice University, she qualified for the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta in the long jump. A devastating injury during a practice meet abruptly ended her athletic career. Since then, Cherita has transitioned into hospitality and entrepreneurship, serving as a successful realtor for the past 20 years. She is also the author of the book Good God!, a comical and insightful look at her eight-year journey as a single woman before starting her family.Website: https://cheritaodellspeaks.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheritaodellspeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheritaodellspeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherita-odellCheck out the full episode and special offers at https://DavidPasqualone.com/Cherita now!Support the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

There it is again – that phantom itch. Check email, then texts, then Instagram, then email again. The endless loop that pulls us from the moments we want to be present for to the things that are engineered to distract us. In this episode of Life Happens of Barb and Michelle, co-hosts and mother-daughter duo discuss the phenomenon of popcorn brain, or when your brain jumps from one thought or task back and forth to another. Barb shares that even as a mindfulness expert, she too is experiencing the retraining effects of technology. Michelle opens up about how task paralysis can impact your life in a variety of ways; from writing a book to watching Love Island. Barb and Michelle together dive into how awareness is always the first step in fostering a deeper connection between the body and mind. This episode ends with discussing a few ideas for first steps you can take in order to give yourself more space to connect without technology pulling you in. In This Episode, We Discuss:✨ Introducing and defining “popcorn brain”, coined by researcher David Levy✨ How to notice the phantom itch, task paralysis, trouble disconnecting, and more. ✨ Practical tools for regaining control of your focus and finding small joys.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Relatable Podcast! Join your hosts, Austin Glasscox, Tanner Campbell and Tyler Campbell, for conversations that cover the spectrum of real-life moments and how to keep Christ at the center of it all. Come along as we break down what it means to be God-fearing men who lead our families and serve our communities well. Tune in for stories, laughter, and insights that you just might find to be pretty relatable.Support the showFaith Over Fear | FacebookTyler Campbell (@tyler.faithoverfear) • Instagram photos and videostyler.faithoverfear@gmail.com

Ken grew up as a “PGK”—a preacher's grandkid. His grandfather pastored Portland Foursquare Church for nearly 30 years, and Ken made his own decision to follow Jesus at just five years old. After graduating from Bible college in California, he spent nearly a decade in full-time ministry, convinced he knew exactly what God had planned for his life… until life took an unexpected turn.Divorce, family struggles, financial highs and lows, and years of hidden compromise challenged everything Ken thought he knew. Although he never walked away from his faith, he admits he often wrestled with surrender, trying to numb the pain instead of trusting God through it. His story is an honest reminder that even believers can lose their way without losing their faith.God wasn't finished with Ken. Through careers in ministry, mortgages, business development, even a season at Costco, the Lord used every chapter to shape him. Then came an unexpected calling with Convoy of Hope, where serving others helped renew his purpose and reminded him that God often works through the seasons we never would have chosen.Today, Ken is married to his high school sweetheart, is a proud father of four adult children and grandfather of two, and has a deep passion for helping men who are trying to fight life's battles alone. He believes the daily challenge is keeping Jesus at the center, fixing our eyes on Christ—the “Author and Perfecter of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2)—while surrounding ourselves with the right people and choosing surrender over self.In this conversation, Ken shares untold stories about ministry, divorce, restoration, Convoy of Hope, and how God used the storms of life to call him back. If you've ever wondered whether God can redeem broken chapters, or what He's calling you to do with your time, treasure, and talents, this episode will encourage you to take the next faithful step—and simply do the next kind thing.Reach out to Ken at (503) 313-0120 or Kbelden@convoyofhope.orgTo learn more about Convoy of Hope, go to: http://convoyofhope.org/#Jesusfollower #disciple #golflover #convoyofhope #conversationswithbuddy

We've all had the thought - is it too late? Too late to start again? In this episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle we emphatically answer this question: never. It's never too late. This episode breaks down why it's never too late to make changes big or small in your life and how viewing your life as “one big piece of art” each stroke is just as meaningful as the next. As always Barb and Michelle provide helpful frameworks and tools on how we can start to think about changes introducing Barb's 1% method - and how just 1% of your day can be the start to meaningful change. The duo discusses ways to make change more approachable and the “5 C's” of change to help us all. Tune is for a no-nonsense practical guide on how to start making changes in your life so you can live authentically and thrive. In This Episode, We Discuss:✨ Making pivots approachable by starting with “mini-pivots or a single first step. ✨How making changes ultimately will help you to live a life with less regret and more freedom.✨How to “join the dance” and approach your life with a beginner's mind.

We've all felt that awful pang in our stomach. Our face might turn hot and red, we might get overwhelmingly anxious. Our body is giving us signals so we can see what is so often hard for us to accept - we've been taken advantage of. In this week's episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, mother daughter duo explore what Barb calls “one of the hardest conversations” the two have ever explored on the show - what happens when you've been manipulated and taken advantage of. From the small signs that we all ignore to the unforgivable disrespect we've all encountered, Barb and Michelle discuss how boundaries, awareness, and connection to yourself is the first, yet incredibly difficult step in a life-long practice.Stick around until the very end, when Michelle reveals that one of the biggest manipulators in your life may be the person you least expect: yourself and shares insights and practical tools to help you recognize and change those patterns.In This Episode, We Discuss:✨ How to identify signs that someone is taking advantage of you.✨Personal experiences from both Barb and Michelle where they were taken advantage of and what they learned from their own experiences.✨How to release the shame of being manipulated, and to embrace the awareness that the experience has brought you.

Five years ago, we sat down with a couple of microphones, no real clue what we were doing, and a simple desire to encourage women through the ups and downs of life. Fast forward to today...

Does getting what you want feel impossible? Do you often settle just to save yourself from fear or failure? We all do. In this week's episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, we breakdown the ways in which we all get in our own way, preventing ourselves from getting what we want and truly deserve. How flakiness and people-pleasing can derail our paths if we don't actively practice the art of saying "no". How simply writing down your goals and formulating a concrete plan makes you ten times more likely to succeed. Barb shares personal wisdom on the importance of just taking that single first step. Unpacking how self-sabotage often reflects hidden feelings of our own unworthiness. In This Episode, We Discuss:✨ Realizing how your actions do not line up with your stated goals or desired outcomes and where to go next.✨The importance of practicing to say “no.”✨The self-sabotaging mindset, where settling for the next best thing stops us from going for our true dreams.

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LIFE HAPPENS, GRIEVE ANYWAY Grief isn't just something we experience after losing a loved one. We grieve broken relationships, lost dreams, health challenges, career changes, empty nests, beloved pets, and seasons of life that don't turn out the way we expected. In this episode, Tracy is joined by special guest and substitute co-host Valerie DeGraaf for an honest conversation about the many faces of grief through two different generations. Together they share personal stories, practical encouragement, and biblical hope for anyone walking through a season of loss. You'll hear: Why grief is bigger than death How different generations experience grief Practical ways to care for yourself using the DEER acronym (Drink, Eat, Exercise, Rest) Why gratitude doesn't erase grief—but can become an anchor in the middle of it Why it's okay to cry, feel deeply, and stop apologizing for your emotions The powerful reminder that Jesus Himself wept Whether you're grieving a recent loss or carrying a hurt that's been with you for years, we hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone and that God meets us right where we are. Key Scriptures: John 11:35 — "Jesus wept." Psalm 34:18 — "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Takeaways: Grief is a normal response to loss. Gratitude can anchor us without minimizing our pain. God doesn't ask us to hide our emotions—He invites us to bring them to Him. This Week's Challenge: If you're grieving, give yourself permission to grieve. Stop apologizing for having emotions. Take care of yourself, lean into God's presence, and remember that healing is a journey, not a race. If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with someone who may need a little hope today? And if you haven't already, we'd love for you to follow the podcast and leave us a review—it helps more people discover the encouragement and laughter we're passionate about sharing. Because life happens... but with God's help, we can keep moving forward—one faithful step at a time.

What do you do when you know you need to let someone go but your heart isn't ready yet? From realizing enough is enough to actually choosing your wellbeing over your comfort and feelings, today we're breaking down how to let go of toxic relationships.In this week's episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, we explore the difficulties of ending an unhealthy relationship and a powerful practice we use to break ties when needed. We're sharing why it's so hard to cut someone out, how to overcome these emotional barriers, and how to actually prioritize your mental wellbeing by ending toxic relationships.

Join Michelle and Barb and revisit this special re-released episode. Your Gut-Feelings Are Guardian Angels—Learn to Trust Them. In this episode we unlock the power of your intuition and build unshakable self-trust, so your gut-feelings become your inner compass, guiding you to a more confident and aligned life. ⬇️✨ Available now - Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement.

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Today we're going to chat about pre-paving—how setting the tone before something happens can completely change how it unfolds.  This episode will show you why your energy at the starting line matters more than effort or control, and how small, intentional shifts can create more ease in everyday life.  Tune in for simple, practical ways to pre-pave your days, conversations, and experiences so you feel calmer, more aligned, and less reactive. For all things Law of Attraction, visit Jennifer365.com.   Get my Vibe Notes for high-vibe tips between episodes.   I offer schedule-as-you-want coaching. Coaching with me is a great way to raise your vibration. Want to support the podcast?  Buy me a coffee.  ☕️ Looking for an episode about a particular topic?  Check out the LYL Index.    

When Life Happens - MMP 98 // On episode 98 of the Mindset Mixtape Podcast, we talk about some steps we can take when life happens! Those moments when it feels like the deck keeps stacking and the weight gets heavy, how do you respond? Progressing forward in the right direction will not happen without intentional steps. Don't get stuck when you may just be one step away from a breakthrough. // Thanks for joining us for another episode of the #MindsetMixtapePodcast! We hope it has been an encouragement to you. Please share it with others and leave a rating and review wherever you listen. If you have questions or comments, visit us at -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dontdolifealone.com⁠

There are conversations every parent knows they should have — and most of them never do. In this episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, mother and daughter go deep on the exact things they wish someone had said to them before life had to teach them the hard way.From family alcoholism surfacing after a 15-year-old's first drunken night, to growing up with two alcoholic parents and never once hearing 'I love you' — Barb and Michelle trace how silence passes down through generations, and what it actually takes to break that chain. This one is for every parent afraid to say the hard thing, and every adult child who's still waiting to hear it.In this episode, you'll learn:- Why 'protecting' your kids from hard truths usually means protecting yourself from discomfort- How to create a safe space so your child actually comes to you — without fishing or manipulating- The HALT tool (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and how to make it a natural part of family life- What to do when you've already said something that closed your child off — and how to repair it- Why you don't need the perfect moment — and how to let hard conversations unfold naturallyFrom psychiatrist and author M. Scott Peck's famous opening line in The Road Less Traveled: "Life is difficult." Rather than seeing this as pessimistic, Barb taught Michelle that accepting life's challenges is one of the greatest pathways to peace, resilience, and emotional freedom.“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult ―once we truly understand and accept it― then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.” - M. Scott PeckDon't wait for the sit-down talk. The moment is already here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Healthy relationships require honesty, reciprocity, and the courage to stop self-silencing. In this episode of Life Happens, Barb and Michelle sit down with Alex Elle to unpack what it really means to outgrow people, rebuild trust, and tell the truth in your relationships before resentment takes over. They discuss her new book, “The Company We Keep” which just launched today and can be found here:The Company We Keep -- Book link: https://bit.ly/4fe0kbw The Company We Keep tour link: https://sites.prh.com/alexelletour This conversation will help anyone navigating changes in friendship, people pleasing, divorce, boundaries, and the painful reality that growth sometimes means letting go.Together, Barb, Michelle, and Alex explore why saying yes when you mean no creates disconnection, how reciprocity shapes healthy friendship, and why “clarity is a radical act of love.” If you've been questioning your friendships, struggling to use your voice, or trying to understand what trust and alignment actually look like in real life, this episode offers both the emotional validation and the language to begin.Learn how to recognize self-silencing and people-pleasing patternsUnderstand the difference between growing together and growing apartGet language for hard conversations about friendship, trust, and capacityReframe honesty as an act of love instead of conflictBuild healthier, more reciprocal relationships without abandoning yourselfIf you've ever stayed in a friendship longer than you should have because you didn't want to be the one who left... this episode will meet you right there. Alex's book, The Company We Keep, is available on May 19, 2026. Don't miss it.

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What happens after the book tour ends, the championship is won, and the calendar goes blank? Michelle opens up about the unexpected emptiness she felt after her biggest accomplishment, and Barb reveals something she has never experienced: a void. This mother-daughter conversation uncovers why success can feel like getting fired, what it means to live like you are running out of time, and why the quiet after the loud season might be the most important chapter of all.This episode dives into the generational divide between pushing through and pausing, the difference between rest and avoidance, and how two very different people navigate the same transition. Whether you just graduated, finished a big project, ended a season, or closed a chapter you poured everything into, this conversation will help you understand why the void is not a problem to fix but a space to fill on your own terms.What you'll take away:Why achieving your biggest goal can feel like getting fired overnightThe generational difference between 'keep moving' and 'feel your feelings' after a big momentHow Barb's micro-transitions throughout the day prevent her from ever hitting emptyThe connection between running out of time, grief, and never allowing a voidHow to recognize when sitting in the void becomes productive reflection vs. staying stuckDon't let the quiet after the loud season convince you that the best part is over. Learn how to make the space count.

Mean people are everywhere right now and the data confirms it. In this episode, Barb and Michelle unpack why cruelty seems to be escalating, breaking down the different types of mean people we all encounter and what actually drives their behavior. Barb shares a raw, personal story about being screamed at in a parking lot while her mother was dying in hospice, and what that moment taught her about judgment, control, and the stories we never see.This conversation goes deep into narcissism, spiritual bypassing, the difference between empathy and giving someone a pass, and how to stop carrying what was never yours in the first place. Whether you are dealing with a cruel stranger, a toxic family member, or your own tendency to absorb other people's behavior, this episode gives you a practical framework for protecting your peace without losing your compassion.What you'll take away:Why the shift from "thinking it" to "saying it" is fueling a cruelty epidemicThe grocery store moment that reveals how we all judge without knowing someone's storyHow to shift from asking "why are they like this" to "what can I do right now"What a real narcissist looks like and why they genuinely cannot changeThe practical difference between forgiving someone and simply being done with themDon't let someone else's cruelty become the story you carry. Learn how to set it down.

Comparison is the one emotion everybody feels and nobody admits to — and Barb Schmidt and Michelle Maros of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle were scared to record this episode for a reason. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, they unpack the jealousy, resentment, and quiet self-destruction that comparison leaves behind — and make a case that might surprise you by the end.From Michelle comparing her book sales to her friends' mid-tour, to Barb owning up to something she projected onto Michelle for years, this episode goes places most podcast conversations never do. If you've ever felt something ugly creep in while watching someone else win — and then felt ashamed of it — this one is for you.What you'll take away: Why 85% of your daily thoughts are negative — and how comparison supercharges the loop How jealousy and envy are signals, not character flaws — and what they're actually pointing to The self-talk method for catching comparison before it turns into resentment Why "be better than yesterday" might be quietly doing more damage than good How to let comparison fuel action instead of shame Don't risk letting comparison keep stealing your joy without ever asking what it was trying to tell you. Learn how to read it instead.Episode Breakdown ⬇️0:00 Introduction0:36 Where Does Comparison Come From?0:52 The Science of Negative Thinking7:07 Barb's Personal Story: Childhood & Comparison9:19 Comparing Yourself to Yourself11:23 Comparison, Jealousy & Envy25:09 Michelle's Story: Visiting a Friend's Family28:22 Self-Talk as the Key Tool39:17 Can Comparison Actually Be Helpful?40:50 Takeaways & Closing

You've read the books. You've tried the meditation. You've done the journaling, the breathwork, the therapy. So why do you still feel stuck?In this episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, master well-being educator Devi Brown joins the conversation for one of the most honest discussions about healing we've ever had. Devi spent years teaching wellness to athletes, executives, and thousands of students through her Deeply Well podcast and her work at Chopra Global. Then her own life fell apart... and she discovered that everything she'd been teaching wasn't enough to save her.What she built from that breaking point became her book Living in Wisdom... a completely different approach to healing that doesn't start with fixing yourself. It starts with being brave enough to actually meet yourself. This conversation goes beyond surface-level wellness and into the real, messy, uncomfortable process of becoming whole.In this episode, you'll learn:- Why "doing the work" can still leave you stuck... and what's actually missing- The difference between surface-level wellness and true well-being- What "Complex Lived Experience" means and why it changes how you think about your pain- Why Devi's 8-step healing process starts with grief, not gratitude- What it looks like to live in wisdom on an ordinary Tuesday... not just during a retreatIf you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still not feeling better... this episode is going to change how you think about the entire journey. Devi's book Living in Wisdom is available now in paperback (as of TODAY).

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