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With friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you browse, there is plenty for the discerning knitter to enjoy. Visit the store at Walcot Street, Bath or shop online at www.ayarnstory.co.uk.   It’s one of the most exciting times on the Curious Handmade calendar! The presales for Knitvent have just launched, and I am beyond excited to welcome you all for another season of surprises and gift knitting. So I’ve got that to chat about, of course, and also lots of stories from the magical rainforest retreat I attended last weekend. So get cosy and join me for a nice big catch-up episode! Show links: Presales for the Knitvent 2020 Collection have begun! You can get all six mystery patters for the Early bird price of £9.95 (over 30% off the regular ebook price of £15) when  you join us before the first pattern is released on Thursday, October 29th, 2020! Knitvent 2020 on Ravelry Knitvent 2020 on Gumroad Kitch Kreative on Etsy O’Rielly’s Rainforest Retreat Reconciliation Australia NNK Yarns The Yarn Bowl 52 Weeks of Socks Snippet Socks Natural Fibre Arts Rose Hip Island Louie and Lola Get 20% off the Rainforest Shawl pattern with the code RAINFOREST when you check out until the 23rd of October, 2020 Rainforest Canopy Shawl on Ravelry Rainforest Canopy Shawl on Gumroad Stillness Shawl Get 40% off the Rewilding Shawl pattern with the code REWILDING when you check out until the end of October 2020! Rewilding Shawl Show transcript: Welcome to the Curious Handmade podcast. You’re listening to Episode 313. This podcast is all about crafting a life of happiness and creativity. I’m your host Helen, and you can find me on Ravelry as HellsBells and on social media as Curious Handmade. You can also find full show notes and transcript on my website at curioushandmade.com. Hello and welcome. Thanks for joining me today. I hope you’re having a good week and are finding some spaces in your days to do some knitting and stitching, crochet, patchwork, whatever takes your fancy and yeah, grab a tea or coffee or other beverage, and join me for a chat. I’ve had a very exciting week this week because I got to attend a knitting retreat and I have to say, after the year we’ve had and still having, it was an amazing experience to be able to join a group of knitters for the weekend. So the event was organized by Kylie Kenny, who is Kitsch Kreative. She has an Etsy shop selling beautiful project bags, and she organized this retreat at O’Reilly’s. I think we first discussed it last year, I can’t remember when. I think fairly early last year actually, maybe about halfway through the year. So a lot in the world has changed since then. But thankfully and amazingly, we were able to go ahead with it here. Unfortunately, participants who were going to be coming from interstate weren’t able to come because of restrictions on travel. But people from Queensland, which is the state that I live in and where the retreat was held, were able to attend. So the retreat was held in a very, very special location at a place called O’Reilly’s, which is a resort, I guess you’d say. It doesn’t quite feel like a typical resort. It’s more of a retreat in the mountains and there are really nice cabins, various sizes that you can stay in or a beautiful campground, which was sort of the original part of the retreat. But I think it’s developed into something bigger over the years. It’s up in the mountains in the Lamington National Park, which is the Gold Coast hinterland. So if you’re familiar with the Gold Coast, which is about an hour’s drive south of Brisbane, and then west from there. And Kylie’s family still own the place today and her parents and grandparents were part of O’Reilly’s as she was growing up, and she lived there growing up as well. So it was a very special location for her and it was quite a special location for me as well, because that’s where my parents had their honeymoon. And we went up there a little bit when I was little. And yeah, I’ve been back since for camping trip and just yeah, it’s just beautiful. Just so special to experience true rainforest and bush walking, and the views are spectacular. It’s just a lovely, lovely, relaxed place. The air is really clean and fresh. So we started the event with dinner on the first evening on Thursday, and Kylie greeted us and acknowledged the traditional custodians of the land. She said a acknowledgement of country and paid respect to the elders past, present and emerging. And we heard a little bit about the venue and about Kylie’s stories growing up there, which was just made it that extra bit special. And then over the course of a couple of days we had a room where we could sit up with our knitting and we had some vendors. So we had some yarn and project bags and other lovely things to buy. The vendors where Lisa from NNK Yarns. And she brought some beautiful hand-dyed yarns. She’s based in Brisbane. We discovered we had a connection because when she first started her business, she was knitting items for kids and babies. And my sister had purchased a little vest for, I think, Sophie, from Lisa and sent it to me in London, which was quite some years ago now. And then she purchased another one and sent that over. And so I think that it got handed down to Lexi, and Lexi still has the little vest that Lisa made in her wardrobe and she won’t let it go. She loves it so much. It’s a beautiful color. And so that was so funny to discover that connection from many years ago. We also had Fiona from The Yarn Bowl, which is a fairly new yarn shop in Brisbane at a suburb called Banyo. And Fiona said that they’ve just had their one year anniversary for The Yarn Bowl. And that was obviously a very popular yarn shopping destination and knit night for, most of the knitters were from Brisbane and were very familiar with The Yarn Bowl, and she had absolutely lovely things. Needles from ChiaoGoo. She had some copies of 52 Weeks of Socks from Laine, which was quite nice because I had my snippet sample there from the book. And she also had a amazing stand of yarn from Natural Fiber Arts, who is Cheryl, another local indie dyer, and Cheryl just lives a little bit north of me on the coast. So that was lovely to meet Cheryl. Cheryl was also there, the dyer behind Natural Fiber Arts. And then Kylie had a stand as well for Kitch Kreative. And she was selling her bags, her beautiful handmade project bags, as well as yarn from Rose Hip Island, who is a hand dyer in Tasmania, and that is Hannah. And Hannah does very, very beautiful romantic colorways and also some self-striping sock yarn in really fun colorways. And because of the restrictions I think Hannah would have had to quarantine for two weeks up here and then quarantine for another two weeks going back down to Tasmania. So she wasn’t able to attend, but she sent her yarn that she dyed for the up to Kylie and Kylie had it on her stand. So we were able to see her beautiful yarn, even though we were all very sad that we weren’t able to meet Hannah in person. But next year, I’m pretty sure. I’m pretty sure we’ll be able to meet the people that couldn’t come this year at the event next year. Kylie’s already announced that we’ll be doing it again next October. And I’ll be teaching some workshops again. So over the weekend we had two workshops, they were fairly informal. The first one was a sock cast on. So I brought a whole bunch of my samples from my sub collections and some one-off patterns. And we talked about making socks. A lot of people cast on some socks, and there are a few people there that were knitting some of my sock patterns already, which was really lovely to see and to see those projects happening, all righty. So thank you to all the participants that were knitting my patterns and brought some projects that they had knit. And then on the second day, on the Saturday, we had a shawl workshop, and I designed a special shawl for the event and as a gift for the attendees, which was the Rainforest Canopy Shawl. It was obviously inspired by the location in the Rainforest and Karina from Louie & Lola, also in Tasmania, had created a special colorway called O’Reilly’s. And she’s having an update for that this week, or it’s already happened. So check out Louie & Lola if you would like some of the amazing deep forest green colorway that she created for the cover shawl. And I also have samples in Rose Hip Island yarn in a beautiful pink rock orchid colorway, an amazing mustard colorway from NNK Yarns, as well as another sample in Louie & Lola in the S-colorway. So if you go to the pattern page for that, you’ll be able to see all those different colorways that I’m mentioning. And I’ve released the pattern for the Rainforest Canopy Shawl just this week after the retreat. And so that is now available and it is for sale at our launch price of 20% off with the code, RAINFOREST. And it’s an asymmetrical triangle with lovely lace panels that to me represent Rainforest Canopy and either stockinette or garter stitch sections in between the layers. And there’s also a rectangular scarf version available in the pattern as well. So two sizes of asymmetrical triangles and a rectangular scarf version, which can easily be adapted to be wider if you want to make a more of a wrap style rectangular version. So it was absolutely lovely spending some time with knitters. It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a knitting retreat. I don’t think I went to one all year last year. I think that’s right. I think with the move and everything going on, I couldn’t do anything last year. And then this year has obviously been a little bit of a shambles in that regard with COVID happening. I don’t think I would have probably been going to anything before now anyway. But I was kind of hoping to get down to the Bendigo Wool Show at some point, obviously that was canceled. So it was, yeah, it was an amazing treat to be able to meet lots of local knitters, lots of knitters based in Brisbane and a little bit further south and a little bit further north. There was 16 participants altogether in the end. So that was amazing that that many people could attend. I met some ladies from Murwillumbah, it’s a bit of a tongue twister, and they had knit my Stillness Shawl. So that was absolutely beautiful to see. Vicki and Sue’s projects and we had some photos. And I got to meet Maureen who has been knitting my patterns for many years. And yeah, it was absolutely lovely to meet her and just everyone. Everyone was so friendly and it was just such a fun few days. The food was very good. We ate a lot. The meals were very generous and delicious. The coffee was excellent and a lot of the staff were quite young and just really friendly and energetic. And yeah, it was really nice. So I’m already looking forward to working with all the new Australian indie dyers’ yarn that I’ve discovered through this event, which has just been so fun and meeting up with the knitters that I met. And hopefully being able to see them at future events. So thank you to Kylie for organizing the event and reorganizing it several times as the rules and restrictions around COVID changed. I do not envy you trying to manage all of that, but she did it and it was wonderful. And if you listened to last week’s podcast, I was very nervous about the windy road and the road was in fact windier and longer than I remembered. But actually it was fine in the end. So yeah, I think being in the driver’s seat and just being able to take it at my own pace was good. And I had the lovely Lisa with me for the journey. I picked her up in Brisbane and then we drive down from there together and she was super, a super winged person and very calm copilot. So that was also really lovely. I did manage to do a couple of bush walks, which for me was unusual. I usually just manage to knit and not much else when I go to a knitting retreat, but I managed to sneak away and do a couple of walks. I did a lovely walk with Cheryl and we had a lovely chat about yarn and got to know her a little bit. So that was wonderful. We did the wishing tree walk. So we walked down to this amazing old tree that had split at the bottom and you could walk into it. So I’ll definitely be trying to get up there for a family trip at some stage. I think everyone would really enjoy doing some bush walks. There’s shorter ones and much longer ones. You can walk over to the next resort, Boonaburra. There’s a long walk, a 20 kilometer walk that you can do. There’s a tree tops walk with suspension bridges through the canopy of the rainforest, which was amazing. That’s just a really small, short one, just lots of different walks. And yeah, definitely love to go back. I’m not sure if we’d camp or stay in one of the lovely cabins. So the Rainforest Canopy Shawl is now available on Ravelry and I’ll also put it up on Etsy and it will be 20% off on Ravelry with the code rainforest until next Friday, the 23rd of October. And I’ll try and work out what I can do on Etsy as well. I might just post it at the discounted price on Etsy. I’m not quite sure what the situation with discount codes is there, but I’ll look into it. And amazingly, we are well into October now, which means that we are getting into Knitvent season. Every year for the past seven or eight years, we have celebrated Knitvent and it is a combination of a knitwear collection and an advent calendar. So each week for five weeks, I will be publishing six secret knitting patterns. One week we will have two patterns published on the same day, and the other four weeks there’ll be one pattern published. The presales for Knitvent are starting today, which is Friday the 16th of October. And so when you sign up for that, you’ll be signing up for six secret knitting patterns that will be revealed like an advent calendar as a surprise. It has become a very lovely tradition over the past years. And when I was thinking about the theme for this year, I just kept coming back to the idea of simplicity and simple pleasures. I was thinking a lot about the simple pleasure that bring us comfort and moments of joy. And so that is the theme for this year’s Knitvent is comfort and joy. I feel like we could all use a little bit of that at the moment. And I feel like it’s a really nice theme for this time of year, which I like to be a bit reflective and have moments of gratitude and relaxing, try and have some moments of relaxing. So that’s my ideas behind Knitvent is that we can share in the joy and comfort of knitting and have a knit along for the month of November and through to the holidays. The patterns are roughly designed to be suitable for gift knitting, but also designed to be suitable for yourself if you’d like to knit the projects for yourself. That’s also a very appropriate thing to do. So as I mentioned, you can purchase the collection as a presale on Ravelry, and I’m currently setting up an alternative to Ravelry, which I will post about. I’m recording this a little bit earlier in the week, so I haven’t quite finished setting it up yet. And I’m trying to find a platform that will work to deliver patterns. You know, one pattern per week, which is what I need. And some of the platforms I don’t think will do that such as Etsy. So I’m currently looking at an alternative and I think I’ve found one. But I will put a link to that in the show notes and on the blog and so forth. Otherwise it will be available on Ravelry as per normal. And I always do an early bird price for the presale period, which is roughly a third off the price that it will go up to after the first pattern comes out. So you get a discount as a reward for taking the plunge and trusting me. I think it’s nice to have little surprises. Not everybody likes surprises, so I understand if you want to wait till the patterns come out. But yeah, there will be a significant discount for purchasing them early. And the full price is also a significant discount on purchasing them individually. So the first pattern will come out on the 29th of October and the sixth pattern will be published on the 26th of November. And patterns two to five will be published each week in between. If you’re signed up to my newsletter, you’ll get some more information about it. And some reminders when the early bird time period is finishing. And maybe a few sneak peaks about some of the yarn that I’m using in some of the patterns possibly. I do tend to post some sneak peeks on Instagram as well. And I’ll also set up a spoiler thread in my Ravelry group for people who don’t like surprises and want to get prepared in advance with information about what yarn will be needed. I’ll do that a little bit in advance of the patterns coming out. So that’s Knitvent, and I’m really excited about this year’s collection. I’ve been working hard on it for a few months now, and it’s always so fun when I finally get to share it with you. That’s all the news I have for you today I think. Just one more announcement before I say goodbye. I do still have the promotion for the Rewilding Shawl running for the whole month up until the end of October. And that is 40% of the Rewilding Shawl with the coupon code, REWILDING. And we also have the launch code for 20% off the Rainforest Canopy Shawl available just for this week, which is RAINFOREST. I hope you have a wonderful week. I hope you’re staying safe and well, and having lots of vitamin C and vitamin D, keeping your immunity up. Happy knitting, and I’ll talk to you again soon.

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Casey McGuire Davidson is a certified life coach, the founder of Hello Someday Coaching and creator of the “Sober Girl’s Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips To Help Get You Through Your First 30 Days”. She works with busy, successful women who want to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol, quit drinking, and create lives they love without their nightly glass (or bottle) of wine. She’s also a wife, a mom, a practical dreamer, recovering corporate ladder climber, retired people-pleaser and ex-red wine drinker, who's been known to crawl into bed at 9 pm and whisper "Don't worry...you're still a badass" to herself. Casey and I met at an event recently when she approached me as a fan of the SMA.  We immediately hit it off and the second she told me that she works with moms who are reevaluating their relationship with alcohol I knew she had to come on the show.  So many moms have a silent struggle with alcohol.  I think it’s one of the most under talked about issues of motherhood.  And that is not ok. Listen in to hear Casey share: How she relied on wine to manage her emotional and mental health What pushed her to attempt 100 days of sobriety What red wine represented for her and her fear of giving up something she loved so much How to view giving up alcohol as a positive powerful choice vs sad consequence The best question to ask yourself if you’re thinking about giving up drinking The pros and cons of different sobriety programs and why she believes some are better than others for women Links mentioned: Join us at Shameless Mom Con 2020 Connect with Casey: Hello Someday Coaching Free Sober Girl’s Guide To Quitting Drinking: Sobriety Starter Kit Casey on Facebook: Hello Someday Casey on Instagram: Casey Mdavidson Thank you to our sponsors: FamilyAlbum: Please find FamilyAlbum on your favorite app store, or by searching for FamilyAlbum on the web. And remember FamilyAlbum is all one word. Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/SMA to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code SMA at checkout to get free shipping. Lola: Get organic cotton tampons and other hygiene products delivered right to your door. To get 30% off your first order, go to mylola.com and use the code SHAMELESS30 when you subscribe.  

Today Bekah and Jess spend some time giving the #broadsquad a little bit of history on them both: childhood, families, embarrassing teenage years/flourishing teenage years, transition into adulthood, and more. They chat for a while about Madison’s controversial post involving “volun-tourism” and their honest experiences with it. Lastly, they answer a few fun personal questions from the #broadsquad. The Broads will be starting to regularly answer any of your Q’s at the end of Thursday episodes so if your question wasn’t answered today it may be answered in a future episode - also, send any and all questions for future episodes to askthebroads@gmail.com (mailto:askthebroads@gmail.com) . Voice memo’s preferred! Questions can be about ANYTHING

Strap in fam, these boys are WILD. We have comedic duo/besties Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas in the house discussing everything from Chris and Rayna's relationship, to Yannis's anxiety about proposing, to when to give up on your dreams. We also recap the holiday shows, chat about blowjobs (it's been a while), and introduce a new segment about the worst gifts women have received from their boyfriends. Enjoy and happy holidays! Follow Chris on Instagram @ChrisDComedy and Yannis @YannisPappas. Check out their podcast and more at historyhyenas.com. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Check our website for tour dates and merch. Thank you to our partners for this episode: Quip: Go to getquip.com/gge to save on gift sets and to get your first refill free with a refill plan. Fabletics: Get 2 leggings for only $24 at fabletics.com/gge. Buffy: For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit buffy.co and enter code GGE. Lola: Get 30% off your $5 trial set at mylola.com, code GGE30. 

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The media has been lying to you.  They have been telling you to take bubble baths and drink copious amounts of wine and get manis & pedis all under the guise of self-care.  While indulgent self-care is awesome and important, self-care is about much more than the infrequent pedicure.  And sometimes the habits we label self-care are more of an escape that fills a void than a tool that serves us (read: copious amounts of wine.) The self-care you actually need is habits and routines that preserve your energy, promote excellent physical and mental health, and provide restoration from the hard days and long nights of motherhood. This kind of self-care looks like going to bed earlier, maintaining an exercise routine, taking time for yourself before your family rises, going to therapy, practicing meditation, being conscientious of your wine and sugar intake.  This kind of self-care requires discipline.  I know it’s not sexy and sometimes it’s not fun.  Sometimes it actually feels like work, which feels unfair. But the results and the rewards will improve your physical and mental health, help you sustain your energy all day #everydamnday, and restore a sense of harmony that you didn’t think could exist - all of which is to say that your disciplined self-care might bring actual magic into your life. Listen in to learn: 9 ways you’re doing self-care wrong 8 ways to mindset upgrade around your self care Simple self-care upgrades that will dramatically improve your quality of life The difference between self-care as a discipline vs self-care as an indulgence (and why you need BOTH!) Links mentioned: Grab your discounted Shameless Mom Con tickets: shamelessmomcon.com Thank you to our sponsors: Lola: Get organic cotton tampons and other hygiene products delivered right to your door. To get 30% off your first order, go to mylola.com and use the code SHAMELESS30 when you subscribe. Honey: Get Honey for FREE at JoinHoney.com/SHAMELESS.  

We got one of our favorite comedians, the inimitable and uncensored Andrew Schulz, to sit down with us, spill about his relationship (which he rarely does), and debate why women love murder. We also chat about DM slides, why men are getting better at pleasing women, butt stuff, double standards of plastic surgery, the current state/future of comedy, and more. Plus, Rayna shares her latest (and proven) pickup line, while Ashley is still in the thick of wedding season. We hope you enjoy! Follow Andrew on Instagram @AndrewSchulz and check his website for videos, tour dates, and more. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Check our website for tour dates and merch. Thank you to our partners for this episode: Feals: Become a member at feals.com/gge and get 50% off your first order + free shipping. Figs: Take 15% off your first order at wearfigs.com with code GGE. OpenFit: Get a special extended 30-day free trial membership when you text GGE to 303030. Lola: Get 30% off your first month's subscription at mylola.com, code GGE30.

I’ve known for the last few years that motherhood is a massive qualifier for any CEO role.  For quite some time I’ve been compiling lists in my head of different ways motherhood prepares a woman to lead and negotiate and teach and advocate at the highest level.  But when I sat down to create a master list of the TOP ways motherhood qualifies a woman to be a CEO, I could barely contain my excitement.  The thoughts that had been swarming in my head for years came pouring out and the connections were so clear and so obvious.  It is not a stretch by any means to state that motherhood qualifies you to lead at the very highest level.  In fact, I would suggest that in some (many?) instances those who are not mothers are significantly less qualified to lead at the highest levels. Motherhood requires you to be a master multitasker, people manager, time manager, negotiator, decision-maker, action taker, planner, budgeter, teacher, coach, mentor, visionary, value creator, boundary enforcer, teammate and advocate who can be patient, persuasive, compassionate, fearless, agile, empathetic, resilient, intentional, resourceful, disciplined, determined, and tenacious as all get out.  Tell me what other role, job, experience would make you more qualified to be a CEO? You are capable of being the CEO of your life, your household, your community, and any other organization you want to build or lead.  If you’re not 100% certain of that already, this episode is for you.  Listen in.  More than once. Links mentioned: Enrollment is open for MOMENTUM Mamas for a very limited time at a big discount: Momentum Join us at Shameless Mom Con 2020: Shameless Mom Thank you to our sponsors: Lola: Get organic cotton tampons and other hygiene products delivered right to your door. To get 30% off your first order, go to Lola and use the code SHAMELESS30 when you subscribe. care of: For 25% off your first order of personalized care/of vitamins, visit Take CareOf and enter the code SHAMELESS at checkout.

Friend breakups can be just as painful as romantic ones and we're discussing it all -- drifting apart, getting back together, fights, jealousy, roommate conflicts, making new friends, and more. We also recap and rank fights we've had (oh yes, we fight...in public), and play an extra special round of "How I Knew She Was a True Friend." And lastly, we catch up on Dewey Beach, Rayna's brother, and Ashley's vibrators. We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @OneHungryJew. Check our website for tour dates and merch. Thank you to our partners for this episode: Rothy's: Go to rothys.com/gge to find your new favorite flats. ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/gge to get 15% off your first purchase. OpenFit: Get a special extended 30-day free trial membership by texting GGE to 303030. Lola: Get 40% off your first month's subscription at mylola.com and enter code GGE when you subscribe. 

This week Kate and Doree talk to Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer, co-hosts of the By The Book podcast, about what it’s like to immerse themselves in self-help books, having a “work wife”, and how work can be self-care. Plus, Kate discusses the joy of unplugging on her recent vacation, Doree digs into the real estate market, and they share the books they’ve been loving and what they have on their respective To Be Read lists.To leave a voicemail, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and join the Forever35 Facebook Group (Password: Serums).This episode is sponsored by:Big Sky (CA) - You can purchase Big Sky from your favorite audiobook retailer or visit penguinrandomhouse.ca.Buffy - For $20 off your Buffy comforter visit buffy.co and enter promo code FOREVER35. Fabletics - Get 2 leggings for $24 when you go to fabletics.com/forever35.LOLA - Get 40% off your first month’s subscription when you visit mylola.com and use promo code FOREVER35.Casper - Get $100 toward select mattresses when you visit casper.com/forever35 and enter promo code FOREVER35.Pretty Litter - For $20 off your first order, visit prettylitter.com and enter promo code FOREVER35.Daily Harvest - For $25 off your first box, visit daily-harvest.com and enter promo code FOREVER35.Theme music by Riot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carol Gavhane is co-founder of Asha Blooms, a handcrafted purposeful jewelry company dedicated to inspiring and uplifting people. Born out of her walk with secondary infertility, she and her husband created this business once it dawned on them that words and intentions really do matter. Each piece of jewelry is tied to a specific intention, and it’s their vision that others see themselves for who they already are – whole, loved, complete, courageous and renewed. Everything about their first child was fairly typical, but trying to add to the family afterwards was incredibly difficult. During those years, they tried everything under the sun to get or sustain pregnancy - clean eating, support groups, fertility yoga, acupuncture, meditation, negotiations with God, many visits to the fertility clinic, and so on. These services absolutely helped as they provided comfort or bits of positivity, but there were many dark days thrown in the mix. During this journey, Carol found a fertility bracelet that became a beacon of hope, a daily wearable reminder to continue on, which she did for nearly three years. Looking back, Carol credits science, hope, and intention with the creation of baby Henry. I had the opportunity to meet Carol a couple months ago through a colleague and our connection was instant and deep.  I relate to so much of her story.  I know a lot of other mamas out there are with Carol and me, as well. Listen in to hear Carol share: What secondary infertility is and how it flipped her life upside down for 3 years What infertility looks like on the outside vs. the inside of a woman's body and demeanor How she found hope and comfort in an unlikely place What inspired her to start a jewelry company and the special meaning behind her work Links Mentioned: Connect with Carol and see her gorgeous Asha Blooms jewelry Asha Blooms on Instagram Asha Blooms on Facebook Thank you to our sponsors: Stamps: Right now, my listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in SHAMELESS. Lola: Get organic cotton tampons and other hygiene products delivered right to your door. To get 40% off all subscriptions, go to Lola and use the code SHAMELESS40 at checkout. Fabfitfun: To get $10 off your first subscription box (making it only $39.99 for $200 worth of products) go to Fabfitfun and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout.

Doree and Kate hear from someone seeking tips for haircare with hard water, receive an email with thoughts for Kate about her phone journey, and offer advice to a listener who’s wondering if they’ve found “the one”.To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:Big Sky (CA) - You can purchase Big Sky from your favorite audiobook retailer or visit penguinrandomhouse.ca.Buffy - For $20 off your Buffy comforter visit buffy.co and enter promo code FOREVER35. Fabletics - Get 2 leggings for $24 when you go to fabletics.com/forever35.LOLA - Get 40% off your first month’s subscription when you visit mylola.com and use promo code FOREVER35.Casper - Get $100 toward select mattresses when you visit casper.com/forever35 and enter promo code FOREVER35.Pretty Litter - For $20 off your first order, visit prettylitter.com and enter promo code FOREVER35.Daily Harvest - For $25 off your first box, visit daily-harvest.com and enter promo code FOREVER35.Theme music by Riot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Nicole DeBoom was a standout swimmer, qualifying for the 1988 Olympic Trials and later graduating from Yale University. She decided to pursue the sport of triathlon, and a lucky seat assignment introduced her to her future husband, Tim DeBoom (who would later become a 2-time Hawaii Ironman World Champion), on a flight to the 1995 Triathlon World Championships. Nicole started racing professionally in 1999, racking up countless podium finishes. During the final stage of her racing career in 2004, Nicole created and introduced something that had never been done before – the very first running skirt. Shortly afterward, Nicole went on to launch Skirt Sports with the mission of helping women find inspiration, confidence, and courage through the transformative power of running and fitness. Today, Skirt Sports is a national women’s apparel brand offering a full line of products that fit real women’s bodies and support their busy running lives. Currently, you can find Nicole chatting with customers at the Skirt Sports Boulder flagship store, helping women change their lives through her non-profit organization Running Start, interviewing visionaries for her popular podcast Run This World and chasing around her 7-year-old girl, Wilder. Nicole’s energy is as big and dynamic as her racing career.  I think you’re going to love this conversation as much as I did! Listen in to hear Nicole share: How she went from being a professional athlete who didn’t want kids to have a daughter that completely changed her sense of identity How she adapted to NOT doing it all Her evolution from a professional athlete into a working mom with a mission (and the shift in identity when you no longer workout 3 times a day) Her mission in building a company that makes athletics and working out more feminine and more accessible to women of all abilities and body types What inspired her to start a nonprofit and the impact it’s had on other women Links mentioned: Connect with Nicole Shop Skirt Sports Use the code SHAMELESS20 for a discount Check out Running Start Nicole’s Podcast: Run This World Facebook: @nicoledeboom Instagram: @nicoledeboom Thank you to our sponsors: Lola: Get organic cotton tampons and other hygiene products delivered right to your door. To get 40% off all subscriptions, go to Lola and use the code SHAMELESS40 at checkout. Instacart: Get your groceries delivered to your door! Save $10 off your first order at Instacart or on the Instacart mobile app when you use the promo code SHAMELESS10 at checkout.

The fellow Canadian "Mr. Wonderful" stops by to give the Ladies a crash course in business ethics now that they're important business women! Follow the podcast on Instagram @theladygang and email Jac, Becca and Keltie at Hello@theLadyGang.com! And check out the TV show page's official page @ladygngtv! Check out new episodes of the Lad yGang TV show every Sunday at 11:00 only on E! And thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon = Go to amazon.com/shop/ladygang to find their favorite products while keeping the podcast FREE! Lola = Get 40% off all subscriptions by visiting MyLola.com and entering LADYGANG when you subscribe Ring = Just go to Ring.com/LADY to receive a special offer on the Ring Starter Kit Skorch = Get the Skorch App on the Apple Store and enter to win $500 CASH on Skorch’s LadyGang Instagram post at @GetSkorch ThirdLove = Get 15% off your first purchase at ThirdLove.com/LADYGANG Walt Disney World = Now’s the time to find your “Happy Place” here at Walt Disney World

Dave Hollis is husband to Rachel Hollis, father to Jackson, Sawyer, Ford and Noah Hollis and the CEO of the Hollis Company after a 17 year run at Disney left his role as President, Theatrical Distribution for The Walt Disney Studios.  Dave looks to take the experiences as global theatrical sales head for Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucas film to the expansion plans in the next, exciting phase of Hollis Company — focusing on media (books/podcasts/radio/tv), live events and merchandise. Dave drives a 1969 Ford Bronco and intermittently likes the family dog, Jeffrey. I invited Dave to come on the show to talk about what it’s like to have a massive shift in identity as he flipped his profession upside down to leave a successful career in order to support his wife’s career.  I also wanted to learn more about his journey into personal development, as so many of you have asked me how we can get our partners more involved and invested in areas of growth and evolution. I so appreciate Dave showing up to this conversation so OPEN & READY.  Listen in to hear Dave share: The challenges that present themselves in the face of massive success The power and gift of discipline when life is moving at 100 MPH How his identity has evolved as he walked away from his successful career to support Rachel’s career and dreams His fears and vulnerability around building a new identity How women can get their partners involved and invested in personal development (without nagging & preaching!) Why he stopped using alcohol as a coping skill What his “ally” tattoo means to him as a straight white man who is fully aware of his white privilege A sneak peek into his upcoming book! Links Mentioned: Connect with Dave and Rachel at The Hollis Co. Tune into Rachel and Dave’s morning show on Instagram Dave on Instagram Dave on Facebook Rise Podcast with Rachel Hollis Rise Together Podcast with Rachel and Dave Hollis Thank you to our sponsors: Lola: Get organic cotton tampons and other hygiene products delivered right to your door. To get 40% off all subscriptions, go to My Lola and use the code SHAMELESS40 at checkout. Hylands: Hylands: For more information about Hylands, visit Hylands. FabFitFun: To get $10 off your first subscription box (making it only $39.99 for $200 worth of products) go to FabFitFun and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout.

Tashena Gonzales knows busy! She works full-time in the highly demanding automotive industry plus volunteers 20+ hours a week at her church. She has a huge passion for wellness and toxin-free living and loves helping busy professionals integrate wellness into their lives using simple hacks and tips. For today’s episode, we explore the topic of hair care, and the many natural ways you can create beautiful, healthy, and toxin-free hair! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Get the Book: Kinky Locs: A Quick and Easy Guide to Managelable Hair by DNA Wellness Connect with Tashena Facebook Instagram YouTube Snapchat is SweetCanela5 Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram. Thank you to our amazing sponsors this week: This episode is sponsored by Blinkist --Get your free 7-day trial at blinkist.com/revolution This episode is sponsored by Lola --Get 40% off all subscriptions at www.mylola.com and enter REVOLUTION40 when you subscribe. View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutinooilspodcast.com/sponsors

Tashena Gonzales knows busy! She works full-time in the highly demanding automotive industry plus volunteers 20+ hours a week at her church. She has a huge passion for wellness and toxin-free living and loves helping busy professionals integrate wellness into their lives using simple hacks and tips. For today’s episode, we explore the topic of hair care, and the many natural ways you can create beautiful, healthy, and toxin-free hair! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Get the Book: Kinky Locs: A Quick and Easy Guide to Managelable Hair by DNA Wellness Connect with Tashena Facebook Instagram YouTube Snapchat is SweetCanela5 Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram. Thank you to our amazing sponsors this week: This episode is sponsored by Blinkist --Get your free 7-day trial at blinkist.com/revolution This episode is sponsored by Lola --Get 40% off all subscriptions at www.mylola.com and enter REVOLUTION40 when you subscribe. View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutinooilspodcast.com/sponsors

This week, Doree makes a playlist for labor and delivery and shares her new favorite TV show, and Kate discusses her negative thought spirals and heads back to therapy. Plus, they finally discover that Gmail does have folders!Then they welcome Nicole Byer — actress, comedian, podcaster, and host of Netflix’s Nailed It! She chats about dating and communicating sexual desires to a partner, pole dancing class as self-care, being diagnosed with ADD as an adult, and why she embraced fat jokes in her stand up special.Follow us on Instagram: @Forever35podcast,@katespencer,@doree, Twitter:@forever35pod, and in ourFacebook group(password is "serums"). All products mentioned on the show can be found on our website,Forever35podcast.com. To leave us a voicemail, call 781-591-0390, or you can email us at forever35podcast@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:Snowe - Get 15% your first order when you visit snowehome.com/forever35 and enter promo code forever.Pretty Litter - Receive 20% off your first order! Just visit prettylitter.com and enter promo code forever35.LOLA - Get 40% off all subscriptions! Visit mylola.com and use promo code forever35.Joybird - Get 25% off your first order when you visit joybird.com/forever35 and use promo code forever35.HelloFresh - Get $60 off your first month! Visit hellofresh.com/forever60 and use promo code forever60.Theme music by Riot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on the podcast we take a closer look at Valerian essential oil. Tune in to learn about the amazing tranquil properties of valerian from the fabulous Audrianna Stamper.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Connect with Audrianna Instagram: Audrianna_stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anna.downs.718 Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram. Thank you to our amazing sponsors this week: This episode is sponsored by Headspace-->Sign up online at headspace.com/revolution for a free month trial, and start meditating today. This episode is sponsored by Lola --> Get 40% off any subscription at mylola.com and enter REVOLUTION40 when you subscribe. View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutinooilspodcast.com/sponsors

Today on the podcast we take a closer look at Valerian essential oil. Tune in to learn about the amazing tranquil properties of valerian from the fabulous Audrianna Stamper.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Connect with Audrianna Instagram: Audrianna_stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anna.downs.718 Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram. Thank you to our amazing sponsors this week: This episode is sponsored by Headspace-->Sign up online at headspace.com/revolution for a free month trial, and start meditating today. This episode is sponsored by Lola --> Get 40% off any subscription at mylola.com and enter REVOLUTION40 when you subscribe. View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutinooilspodcast.com/sponsors

If you are a perfectionist or recovering perfectionist, motherhood might just kick your butt in the worst ways.  Motherhood requires you to give up control of everything: when you eat when you sleep when you shower how clean your house is when you get your work done how to manage others (babies are not manageable, neither are husbands) how to manage emotions (cause an exhausted, hormonal mama has no emotional regulation) how your body looks/feels You can’t control any of it AND you’re supposed to be actually enjoying some of it.  WHAT?  HOW??? Adaptability is the gift of motherhood.  But, I’ll be the first to tell you it does not feel like a gift to a Type A perfectionistic kinda gal.  Adaptability might be your worst life skill.  In fact, if you dislike spontaneity, last minute change of schedules, going with the flow, figuring things out on the fly, motherhood will knock you down.  And you won’t be able to get back up until you learn to become more adaptable.  No one tells you about the very necessary skill of motherhood.  You just see everyone around you being all adaptable and you’re thinking, “how the hell do they do it?” How do other moms not lose their minds when naptime doesn’t happen? How do other moms keep their cool when they have to cancel something fun because of a sick kid or a massive tantrum? How do other moms go with the flow and take the punches so effortlessly? Some of them do not control freaks by nature like you and me. And some of them have learned to lean into the unpredictability of motherhood – which I know sounds just awful, but it’s actually really helpful.  Improving your adaptability will help you enjoy motherhood and get out of your own way when things change on a dime (like every hour of #everydamnday.)  Listen in to hear how you can start taking small steps to become more adaptable and start building confidence around your ability to go with the flow like all your zen mama friends. Links Mentioned: Get on the Wait List for Shameless Mom Con in Seattle, WA: Shameless Mom Join me at Inspired Mama in Grand Haven, MI Thank you to our sponsors: Betabrand: Get 20% off the most comfy Dress Pant Yoga Pants ever at Beta brand. Lola: Get organic cotton tampons and other hygiene products delivered right to your door. To get 40% off all subscriptions, go to My Lola and use the code SHAMELESS40 at checkout.

OilyChef author Shane Durkopp have been cooking since he can remember, but it wasn’t until his mother introduced him to essential oils that his culinary world began to transform. Tune in to learn some tasting recipes and tips for cooking with your essential oils. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: OilyChef Cook on Amazon Find Shane on IG @oilychef Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram. Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by Lola--Get 40% off any subscription at mylola.com and enter REVOLUTION40 when you subscribe. This episode is sponsored by Blinkist -->Go to www.blinkist.com/revolution to start your free 7 day trial. This episode is sponsored by Daily Harvest ——> Go to daily-harvest.com and use promo code REVOLUTION to get 3 cups free off your first box. View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutinooilspodcast.com/sponsors

OilyChef author Shane Durkopp have been cooking since he can remember, but it wasn’t until his mother introduced him to essential oils that his culinary world began to transform. Tune in to learn some tasting recipes and tips for cooking with your essential oils. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: OilyChef Cook on Amazon Find Shane on IG @oilychef Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram. Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by Lola--Get 40% off any subscription at mylola.com and enter REVOLUTION40 when you subscribe. This episode is sponsored by Blinkist -->Go to www.blinkist.com/revolution to start your free 7 day trial. This episode is sponsored by Daily Harvest ——> Go to daily-harvest.com and use promo code REVOLUTION to get 3 cups free off your first box. View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutinooilspodcast.com/sponsors

Registered Nurse, Elyse Serrano has suffered from migraines and headaches since childhood. In today’s episode she shares with us her transformative journey of using essential oils to completely change her lifestyle and banish her headaches for good. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Elyse’s website: www.elyseserrano.com/toxinfree Get Elyse’s free guide for banishing headaches Elyse on Instagram @elyse.serrano Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram. Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by Outdoor Voices ——> Enter promo code REVOLUTION to save 20% your order of $100 or more. This episode is sponsored by Daily Harvest ——> Go to daily-harvest.com and use promo code REVOLUTION to get 3 cups free off your first box. This episode is sponsored by Lola--Get 40% off any subscription at mylola.com and enter REVOLUTION40 when you subscribe. View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutinooilspodcast.com/sponsors

Registered Nurse, Elyse Serrano has suffered from migraines and headaches since childhood. In today’s episode she shares with us her transformative journey of using essential oils to completely change her lifestyle and banish her headaches for good. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Elyse’s website: www.elyseserrano.com/toxinfree Get Elyse’s free guide for banishing headaches Elyse on Instagram @elyse.serrano Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram. Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by Outdoor Voices ——> Enter promo code REVOLUTION to save 20% your order of $100 or more. This episode is sponsored by Daily Harvest ——> Go to daily-harvest.com and use promo code REVOLUTION to get 3 cups free off your first box. This episode is sponsored by Lola--Get 40% off any subscription at mylola.com and enter REVOLUTION40 when you subscribe. View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutinooilspodcast.com/sponsors

Radiah Rhodes is a visionary, entrepreneur, designer, engineer, and coach. After two decades of experience leading small businesses and Fortune 100 companies in the beauty and information technology industries, Radiah became known for her strategic insights, impeccable design aesthetic, and natural ability to connect, lead, and get results. She has led and coached many executives and organizations to deliver exceptional business results and launched a strong portfolio of multi-million dollar products and services around the globe. Most recently Radiah authored the book, Being is the New Doing: A Divine Guide to Owning Your Energy, Time and Peace of Mind. She also launched a collection of brands and products designed to transform and expand your intention and well-being. As an entrepreneur, corporate leader, wife, and Shameless Mom to two amazing and active children, Radiah knows what it takes to be extraordinary in life and leadership. She trains clients on how to tap into and leverage their intention as the fuel and fire to create any desired outcome with ease and authenticity. Listen in to hear Radiah share: Why intention is a measure of how you’re showing up and who you’re being How to elevate your intention through regimens and routines that open up space in your life How making declarations about who are can help you redefine yourself Why you need a rotating “energy leader” in your household Why you must recognize that your Busy Badge defines who are you being… is it working for you or against you? Why we get stuck staying small in order to stay safe Links Mentioned: Connect with Radiah at Evok: Evok Life Get Radiah’s book: Being is the New Doing Check out Radiah’s Evok INTENTION Planner System Thank you to our sponsors: Read Me Romance Podcast: Check out the sizzling new podcast, Read Me Romance, with hosts Alexa Riley and Tessa Bailey. Tune in at Read Me Romance or wherever you listen to podcasts. Rothy’s: To get free shipping on any order of Rothy’s shoes, as well as free returns, go to Rothy's and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout. Lola: Get 100% organic tampons delivered right to your door for 40% off. Go to Lola and use the code SHAMELESS40 at checkout.

It was pointed out to me a few weeks ago that I might be the kind of person who makes up BIG stories in my head that are often UNTRUE.  This happens when I think someone might be mad at me or when I think I’ve been wronged or when anything feels unjust in my world.  I’m quick to make assumptions, jump to conclusions, and sometimes downright freak the heck out.  And it’s often all for nothing.  The story I created in my head was just that – a story – with no basis in reality. Can anyone else relate? So, the reason this happens is a thinking process called the Ladder of Inference.  This is where we take in an experience or some sort of data and then filter it, determine it it’s a threat or a benefit to us, make assumptions, jump to conclusions, form beliefs and take action based on these beliefs.  I’m really good at climbing that damn Ladder of Inference super fast, which can totally mess up my head and sometimes my interactions with others.  I know I’m not alone here.  Listen in to hear how you might be climbing this ladder with me and how it’s potentially damaging your relationships and maybe even your upcoming holidays.  Thank you to our sponsors: Lola: Get 100% organic tampons delivered right to your door for 40% off. Go to Lola and use the code SHAMELESS40 at checkout. Rothy’s: To get free shipping on any order of Rothy’s shoes, as well as free returns, go to Rothy’s and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout.

If you love your four-legged friends then tune in to learn how to boost their immune systems, keep their furry coats healthy and clean, and use essential oils safely and effectively. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram. GRAS List for Essential oils Sponsors: View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutinooilspodcast.com/sponsors This episode is sponsored by Lola --Get 40% off any subscription at mylola.com and enter REVOLUTION40 when you subscribe. This episode is sponsored by Daily Harvest ——> Go to daily-harvest.com and use promo code REVOLUTION to get 3 cups free off your first box. This episode is sponsored by Candid ——> Go to CandidCo.com to save 25% on your modeling kit.

If you love your four-legged friends then tune in to learn how to boost their immune systems, keep their furry coats healthy and clean, and use essential oils safely and effectively. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram. GRAS List for Essential oils Sponsors: View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutinooilspodcast.com/sponsors This episode is sponsored by Lola --Get 40% off any subscription at mylola.com and enter REVOLUTION40 when you subscribe. This episode is sponsored by Daily Harvest ——> Go to daily-harvest.com and use promo code REVOLUTION to get 3 cups free off your first box. This episode is sponsored by Candid ——> Go to CandidCo.com to save 25% on your modeling kit.

Every now and then I get an email from a Shameless Mom that just blows me away.  A couple weeks ago I got one such email – detailing a mama’s struggle with her current relationship with an addict and her past decision to terminate a pregnancy.  What was so overwhelmingly touching about this email was that a lot of the email was about how HAPPY this mama is.  That 96.34% of the time she is extremely happy, caring, empathetic, and grateful. But then there was the admission that, “the murky undercurrents of my past sometimes swirl with the polluted storm of my present; and my sunny disposition is immediately overcast by a darkness so ominous and pensive, that I fear I will suffocate under all the darkness......” I asked this Shameless Mom if I could share her story and do some processing on this episode and she so kindly agreed.  To any mama who has struggled to make peace with your past or is currently struggling to find peace in the present, this is for you. Links Mentioned: Resource: Design Mom Gabrielle Blair speaks on abortion   Thank you to our sponsor: Lola: Get 100% organic tampons delivered right to your door for 40% off. Go to my Lola and use the code SHAMELESS40 at checkout.

Jessica Turner is here to share her new book, Stretched Too Thin.  She is also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book The Fringe Hours and the founder of the popular lifestyle blog The Mom Creative. Additionally, she is an award-winning marketing professional, speaker, and freelance writer. She has been featured in numerous media outlets including The Today Show, O Magazine, Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, and Inc.com. She and her husband, Matthew, live with their three children in Nashville, Tennessee. Kids 10, 7, 3.5 Jessica is a mover and a shaker to her core.  She is also completely Shameless about how she builds a guilt-free life (read: empire) in which she gets to live out all her dreams, in spite of conventional norms and myths around mom guilt and work-life balance.  Listen in to hear Jessica share: How she manages working a full-time corporate job plus being a writer on the side – GUILT FREE Most common mom challenges and how to manage them The power of noting and affirming mom’s similar experiences How we can better manage the mental load of motherhood and professional aspirations How to let guilt be a motivator in your life The difference between work/life balance and work/life satisfaction Links Mentioned: Connect with Jessica: The Mom Creative Jessica’s book: Stretched Too Thin Jessica on Facebook Jessica on Twitter Jessica on Instagram Book Snobbery on Instagram Thank you to our sponsors: Lola: Get 100% organic tampons delivered right to your door for 40% off. Go to Lola and use the code SHAMELESS40 at checkout. care of: For 25% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit Care Of and enter the code SHAMELESS at checkout.

The ladies continue their summer tour with a live show at Los Angeles’s premiere spot for wellness in the form of retail therapy, The Grove. Joining Elizabeth and Stephanie is nutritionist to the stars and our hearts, Kelly LeVeque. Plus, comedian Nicole Aimee Schreiber brings the laughter and musical artist GLNNA opens the show with her rendition of TSR’s theme song. This episode of That's So Retrograde is proudly brought to you by: Chosen Foods. Check out their entire line of Avocado cooking oils, marinades and salad dressings at chosenfoods.com/TSR and get 50% off any order of $10 or more at by using promo code: TSR at checkout. LOLA: Get 40 % off of all subscriptions by going to MyLola.com and using promo code: RETROGRADE40.

At long last, TSR gets better acquainted with wellness buzzword and our bodies HBIC - the Microbiome. Welcoming Raja Dhir and Ara Katz, founders of the newly launched, Seed, to the show they drop serious knowledge on the microbiome and enlighten us on the do’s and dont’s of probiotics. For more information on the microbiome and Seed, check out Seed.com This episode is of That's So Retrograde is proudly brought to you by: Rainbow Optix: Get a free pair of glasses and 15% off your entire order. Just go to rainbowoptx.com and use promo code RETROGRADE. LOLA: Get 40 % off of all subscriptions by going to MyLola.com and using promo code: RETROGRADE40. Rothy's: Get free shipping on your order by heading to Rothys.com and use promo code: RETROGRADE at check out.  Skylar: Get a Skylar sample palette with free shipping plus earn a $20 credit towards your next full-sized perfume purchase. Just go to Skylar.com/retrograde.

Please Note: This is Part 2 of Danny-J’s story.  If you didn’t listen to Episode 246 last week, go back and listen to that first! Danny-J is an award-winning entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, and storyteller. As the former founder of The Sweaty Betties, an online fitness community, Danny-J discovered the most effective method for capturing attention and increasing revenue—sharing personal and brand stories. Danny-J's work can be heard in her weekly podcast, The Best Life Podcast and can be followed in real time on all the social media platforms. As a real-life example of "Truth is Stranger than Fiction" she uses her real "Jerry Springer Life" stories to engage with her audience, teaches life lessons and inspires others to rewrite their stories. Danny-J now teaches innovative brands and influencers to close more sales, become better leaders and blow up their brands with the irresistible power of sharing. She also helps tens of thousands of families become debt-free by sharing her real life getting out of debt story and challenge #FindTheMoneyProject. I have been following Danny on social media for a while now.  When I learned she gave up a baby for adoption as a teen mom, I asked her to come on the show to be interviewed as a Shameless Mom.  Danny’s story is filled with trauma and heartache, but it ends in triumph and so much love and joy that she could never have anticipated as a young desperate and clinically depressed young woman.  In this interview, we dive deep into Danny’s childhood, which was deeply impacted by her family’s religion, sexual abuse at the hands of her cousin, learning her biological father was a sperm donor, a serious eating disorder, depression with ongoing suicidal ideation, and a pregnancy at age 15 that ultimately saved her life.  Listen in to hear Danny share: How having a baby at 16 saved her from her eating disorder, depression and suicidal thoughts How giving up her baby actually gave her life purpose again How her grown daughter coached her on meeting her sperm donor bio dad last year How opening all the doors in her biological family relationships has improved all her relationships with her parents Why she is a Shameless Mom even though she didn’t raise her daughter Links Mentioned: Connect with Danny: Danny J Danny’s podcast with Jill Coleman: The Best Life Podcast (Episodes 18 and 19 are her adoption story and her interview with her daughter) The Best Life Podcast on Instagram Danny J on Instagram Thank you to our sponsors: Skylar: Try the Skylar sample scent palette with free shipping plus earn a $20 credit toward your next full-sized perfume order at Skylar. Lola: Get 100% organic tampons delivered right to your door for 40% off. Go to MyLola and use the code SHAMELESS40 at checkout.

Last weekend I got to spend 4 days with friends from high school.  We had not all been together for any length of time in 24 years.  It was magic. A few nights after I returned, I attended a happy hour with a bunch of preschool moms from Vinnie’s class.  Also, magic. These two events, while very different, had a lot of similarities.  This got me thinking about the value of friendships and how we can find them and fuel them. Listen in to hear me share the 3 C’s of friendship: Connection Camaraderie Curiosity I address each C and dive into how you can use it to deepen the friendships in your life.  I also give you some solid pointers on finding friendships and connections if this is a struggle for you.  This is a good one – one worth sharing.  Please share this episode with the other Shameless Moms in your life.  If we all have more Connection, Camaraderie, and Curiosity in our relationships, the world would be a better place. Links Mentioned: SMA Ep 118 with Shasta Nelson: How to Deepen Friendships, Health & Happiness Book: Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown Thank you to our sponsors: Lola: Get 100% organic tampons delivered right to your door for 40% off. Go to Lola and use the code SHAMELESS40 at checkout. Bioclarity: Get your first month for $9.95 + free shipping. That’s a $20 savings!  Go to Bioclarity and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout.

Wanting to be courageous and actually being courageous can be two really different things.  Courage takes intention.  Courage takes guts – and sometimes grit.  Courage takes practice. Today I’m going to share 4 ways you can start practicing courageous acts on a more regular basis, so you can: Stand up. Stand out. Stand when your knees shake.  Stand when your voice quivers.  Meet fear in the face.  Practice scary things.  Dream big.  Act big. I’m going to talk about how to: Meet fear in the face Admit failure Stand up for something Listen more if you’re an extrovert OR Share more if you’re an introvert Warning: practicing these 4 things might make you a badass. Links Mentioned: SMA Episode 149: Stop Saying Sorry Thank you to our sponsors:  Lola: Get 100% organic tampons delivered right to your door for 60% off. Go to My Lola and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout. KIND: For healthy, delicious snack bars go to Kind Snacks to get 10 KIND Bars for free – just pay shipping!

We open up the mail bag and let you weigh in on our discussions about "13 Reasons Why" and the former-profiler-turned-podcaster who's caused a bit of a dust-up among our fans. Richard Simmons may have lost touch with many people, but his lawyers aren't among them. The now-reclusive fitness guru is suing the National Enquirer for a story saying he's had a sex change operation. He also says he's being blackmailed by (say it ain't so!) former companion Mauro. If the stories are false, we think it should be easy to demonstrate so ("Your honor, we submit exhibit D."). Then we explore the most original entrant in the JonBenet Ramsey look-back-a-thon. Netflix's non-investigation "Casting JonBenet" features average Coloradoans who think they're auditioning for a movie on the case. In reality, the auditions are an excuse to get them to candidly share their thoughts and observations about the crime. And we get to see kids smash watermelons with flashlights for good measure. In the Crime of the Week, what did the drunk driver know and when did she know it? OUR SPONSORS THIS WEEK Audible - Get a 30-day free trial at audible.com/crime. Le Tote - Get 50% off your subscription at LeTote.com with promo code CRIME. Lola - Get 60% off your first order at MyLola.com with promo code CRIME. Support the show.