Podcast appearances and mentions of melissa camara wilkins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3524: Melissa Camara Wilkins explores the hidden burdens of perfectionism and how the relentless pursuit of flawlessness can lead to stress, burnout, and dissatisfaction. By embracing imperfection and focusing on progress over perfection, we can cultivate a more fulfilling and balanced life. Letting go of unrealistic standards allows for greater creativity, self-compassion, and genuine personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/perfection/ Quotes to ponder: "Perfectionism is a relentless taskmaster, always demanding more but never offering satisfaction." "When we stop chasing perfection, we open ourselves to joy, creativity, and meaningful progress." "True fulfillment comes not from flawlessness, but from embracing the beautifully imperfect journey of life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3524: Melissa Camara Wilkins explores the hidden burdens of perfectionism and how the relentless pursuit of flawlessness can lead to stress, burnout, and dissatisfaction. By embracing imperfection and focusing on progress over perfection, we can cultivate a more fulfilling and balanced life. Letting go of unrealistic standards allows for greater creativity, self-compassion, and genuine personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/perfection/ Quotes to ponder: "Perfectionism is a relentless taskmaster, always demanding more but never offering satisfaction." "When we stop chasing perfection, we open ourselves to joy, creativity, and meaningful progress." "True fulfillment comes not from flawlessness, but from embracing the beautifully imperfect journey of life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3524: Melissa Camara Wilkins explores the hidden burdens of perfectionism and how the relentless pursuit of flawlessness can lead to stress, burnout, and dissatisfaction. By embracing imperfection and focusing on progress over perfection, we can cultivate a more fulfilling and balanced life. Letting go of unrealistic standards allows for greater creativity, self-compassion, and genuine personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/perfection/ Quotes to ponder: "Perfectionism is a relentless taskmaster, always demanding more but never offering satisfaction." "When we stop chasing perfection, we open ourselves to joy, creativity, and meaningful progress." "True fulfillment comes not from flawlessness, but from embracing the beautifully imperfect journey of life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2464: Melissa Camara Wilkins explores a holistic approach to wellness, emphasizing small, sustainable changes over drastic transformations. She highlights the importance of mindful habits, self-care, and intentional living to create a balanced and fulfilling life. By focusing on progress rather than perfection, her guide encourages a practical and compassionate path to well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/wellness-guide/ Quotes to ponder: "Wellness isn't about overhauling your life overnight it's about making small, meaningful changes that add up over time." "Perfection isn't the goal, progress is." "By focusing on what truly nourishes your body and soul, you create a sustainable foundation for lasting well-being." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares a simple guide to wellness. Episode 1377: A Simple Guide to Wellness by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off–to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/wellness-guide/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was written by Melissa Camara Wilkins, and if you'd prefer to read it instead of listen, head here.  Check out Melissa's beautiful book, Permission Granted! ***** This episode is sponsored by My Fun Science and Sonlight Curriculum. ***** What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz/  ***** Thanks to COVID, things are different now, even for those of us who have always homeschooled. There's still a lot of uncertainty in the air. Instead of trying to control it all, just trust yourself to keep moving forward. Listen in to find encouragement! *****

This episode was written by Melissa Camara Wilkins, and if you'd prefer to read it instead of listen, head here.  Check out Melissa's beautiful book, Permission Granted! ***** This episode is sponsored by Ivy Kids and TJEd High. ***** What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz/  *****

Melissa Camara Wilkins of Becoming Minimalist shares 10 things that minimalists don't do. Episode 2062: 10 Things Minimalists Don't Do by Melissa Camara Wilkins with Becoming Minimalist on Living Freely Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/minimalists-dont-do/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Camara Wilkins of Becoming Minimalist shares 10 things that minimalists don't do. Episode 2062: 10 Things Minimalists Don't Do by Melissa Camara Wilkins with Becoming Minimalist on Living Freely Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/minimalists-dont-do/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Camara Wilkins of Becoming Minimalist shares 10 things that minimalists don't do. Episode 2062: 10 Things Minimalists Don't Do by Melissa Camara Wilkins with Becoming Minimalist on Living Freely Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here:   Loan amounts will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to  and in    and join our online community:   Interested in advertising on the show? Visit 

Melissa Camara Wilkins with Becoming Minimalist shares 10 things that minimalists don't do. Episode 2062: 10 Things Minimalists Don't Do by Melissa Camara Wilkins with Becoming Minimalist on Living Freely Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/minimalists-dont-do/ Loan amounts will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/OLD Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily

This episode was written by Melissa Camara Wilkins, and if you'd prefer to read it instead of listen, head here.  Check out Melissa's beautiful book, Permission Granted! ***** This episode is sponsored by CTC Math. Sign up for a free trial (no credit card info required) at bit.ly/ctcsimple  ***** What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz/ 

As a long-time reader of Melissa Camara Wilkins, I was excited to include her book in our 2020 Book Club selections. In this candid conversation Melissa shares how she stays grounded and connected to what matters most. We talk about simple strategies to ensure your needs are met and how to set more authentic and realistic goals. This is the perfect conversation to begin our wrap-up of the Habits journey. You can find the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw104.

This episode was written by Melissa Camara Wilkins, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here.  You can get her Get Out of Overwhelm Survival Kit here! ***** Today's sponsor is TJEd High, which is perfect to inspire your teens this homeschool year! Find out more at bit.ly/tjedhigh ***** What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz/ 

The sisters are joined by author Melissa Camara Wilkins today to talk about her fantastic new book, Permission Granted. Cait, Kara and Melissa are talking why we so often feel like we need permission in the first place, how releasing ourselves from perfection helps release our kids too, and more. Melissa's book is available now wherever books are sold, and it's definitely a Sisters favorite! To view all content and links, please visit the show notes for this episode.

The sisters are joined by author Melissa Camara Wilkins today to talk about her fantastic new book, Permission Granted. Cait, Kara and Melissa are talking why we so often feel like we need permission in the first place, how releasing ourselves from perfection helps release our kids too, and more.  Melissa's book is available now wherever books are sold, and it's definitely a Sisters favorite!

Melissa Wilkins joins me on the podcast to remind twenty-somethings that we were made with intention and purpose by a creator who loves us endlessly. She gives us permission to love ourselves and let go of negative self-talk and guilt. I hope you find encouragement and enlightenment through our conversation. A little bit about the guest: Melissa Camara Wilkins is the author of Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of The Rest. Melissa is also an award-winning blogger, speaker, and the host of an online community focused on giving ourselves permission to be who we really are. She lives with her husband and six kids in Southern California. Connect with Melissa at melissacamarawilkins.com. Support the podcast through Patreon Join our mailing list Check out our website Resources: Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest by Melissa Wilkins Melissa is reading books from her local library and listening to personal growth and entrepreneurial podcasts. What’s Refreshing: Rain in southern California and a fresh start in a new home. Noteworthy quotes: “If this is how I was made to be, it’s gotta be OK.” - 4:48 “I tended to think if something was hard that meant something had gone wrong [...] and that’s not actually true!“ - 18:03 Questions for consideration: What does the voice of love say about you? Are there areas in life where you struggle to believe those truths? What internal “shoulds” do you need to shift? What steps can you take to change the verbiage to ‘I would love to…’? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emma-koch/support

If you feel like you are living a hectic and harried life, full of pressures to be things you aren't, then this episode will speak to you!  Too often parents are pulled in too many different directions.  Trying to live up to the persona we think we should be, or even just want to be, is exhausting.  This episode gives you permission to decide that being you is enough, and gives you the tools to say "no" to things that are imposed and "yes" to things that actually have value.  

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~The Force is Strong With These Socks aka Luke & Leia SkySOCKers on US1.5 (2.5mm), Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone Sock in the Stardust colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #12 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Conch & Green Tea Heather colourwaysFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 6:18Dami - ~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~FO! - It's Spring Fever by Blackbird Designs~Delivering the Coffee Beans by Homespun Elegance~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Rae Dunn Tired As A Mother mug~Outlander project bag from StitchToolbox on Etsy~Cards, to do list, and stickers from Honeyberry Studios~Rose Gold Craft Cart from Michael’s~Zoom Virtual Stitching, Mom's, & Knitting Groups~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for March here & for April here~Upcoming Events:*PNW Yarn Crawl, 30-April to 3-May-2020*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest by Melissa Camara Wilkins - C.C. finished reading~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Books 21-22~Detective Harriet Blue Series by James Patterson & Candice Fox - C.C. finished reading Book 3~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Books 46-47 & is reading Book 48~Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones - C.C. is reading Book 5~October Faction - finished watching Season 1~Locke and Key - watching Season 1~The Good Place - finished watching Season 3 & watching Season 4~The Flash - watching Season 6~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6~Stumptown - watching Season 1~The Masked Singer - finished watching Season 1 & watching Season 3~Star Trek: Picard - watching Season 1~The Sinner - watching Season 3~The Blacklist - watching Season 7~NCIS: LA - watching Season 11~NCIS: NO - watching Season 6~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1~Supergirl - watching Season 5~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Outlander - watching Season 5~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1~Supernatural - watching Season 15~NCIS - watching Season 17~Cabin Fever~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Eileen (Leaner) from Ohio asks:Originally asked/answered in 2014 (post #55):I notice that you have tattoos, but can never get a good look at them…please share what they say.Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~The Force is Strong With These Socks aka Luke & Leia SkySOCKers on US1.5 (2.5mm), Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone Sock in the Stardust colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #11 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Green Tea Heather colourway & Lion Brand Heartland in the Glacier Bay colourwayFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 6:29Dami - ~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~It's Spring Fever by Blackbird Designs~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.~Pooh Bear Book Sleeve from Love You More Studios~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for March here~Upcoming Events:*PNW Yarn Crawl, 30-April to 3-May-2020*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest by Melissa Camara Wilkins - C.C. is reading~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 17~Detective Harriet Blue Series by James Patterson & Candice Fox - C.C. finished reading Book 2~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Books 19-20 & is reading Book 21~Silent Witness - watching Series 18~The Good Place - watching Season 3~NCIS: NO - watching Season 6~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1~Supergirl - watching Season 5~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Outlander - watching Season 5~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1~Supernatural - watching Season 15~The Masked Singer - watching Season 1~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Kate (knitcrazykate) from Nebraska asks:Originally asked/answered in 2014 (post #44):Do you have any pets?Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Episode 389 will go live on Friday, 27-March, as normal~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Show Notes:Intro - ~Welcome new members who've introduced themselves in our Ravelry GroupOn the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~The Force is Strong With These Socks aka Luke & Leia SkySOCKers on US1.5 (2.5mm), Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone Sock in the Stardust colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #9 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Green Tea Heather colourway & Lion Brand Heartland in the Glacier Bay colourway~2020 Preemie Hat #10 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby Ombres & Prints in the Prince Pebbles colourway~2020 Valentine’s Day Socks for the Dr. Hubs on US1.5 (2.5mm), Kalispell Sock in the Pretty Bird colourwayFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 11:03Dami - ~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~FFO! of Countdown to Christmas~FO!!!!! - A Very Hilde Yule - #bendyhildesal with Liz @bentneedlemakes~FO!!!!! - Pusheen Kitty #1~Emily’s House - Stitch-A-Long using #pnwemilyshousesal~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~It's Spring Fever by Blackbird Designs~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~I do love knitting patterns Dumbledore decal from Make Moody ~Patterns, floss, & pins from Acorns & Threads~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for March here~Upcoming Events:*PNW Yarn Crawl, 30-April to 3-May-2020*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest by Melissa Camara Wilkins - C.C. is reading~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finishing reading Books 16-18~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Books 43-45~Aurora Rising (The Aurora Cycle #1) by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff - C.C. finished reading~Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Villains #4) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading~Never Never (Detective Harriet Blue #1) by James Patterson & Candice Fox - C.C. finished reading~Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones - C.C. finished reading Book 4~The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall - C.C. finished reading~Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Villains #5) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 16 & is reading Book 17~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 16-17 & watching Series 18~The Good Place - finished Seasons 1-2 & watching Season 3~The Masked Singer - finished Season 2 & watching Season 3~Call the Midwife - Series 9 finale~Murdoch Mysteries - Season 13 finale~Agatha Raisin - Series 3 finale~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6~The Flash - watching Season 6~Star Trek: Picard - watching Season 1~The Sinner - watching Season 3~Death in Paradise - Series 9 finale~Doctor Who - Series 12 finale~Outlander - watching Season 5~NCIS: LA - watching Season 11~NCIS: NO - watching Season 6~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Supergirl - watching Season 5~Stumptown - watching Season 1~NCIS - watching Season 17~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~C.C.’s Favs playlistDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Prize Winners Announced: If you're a winner, PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com with your full name & mailing address.~Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch Kit~Stickers (pink cat & fox) from Ainsley (daughter of yarnthusiast) & Stitch Markers made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on Etsy - Knitting Diva & Made With Love~Vidalana Ascendance by KnitCrate in the Ancient Ruin colourway - 4 skeins - 4 winners will each win 1 skein ~Bar-Maids deodorant, mini LoLo Bar, mini face pudding, mini LoLo lips - 2 sets - 2 winners will each win 1 set~Knitologie Glowing Worsted by KnitCrate in the Sea colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skein*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!March/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Diana (DianaWave) from California asks:Hi! Do you know of any patterns for the knitwear that characters wear on Anne with an “E”?Misc. - ~Episode 388 will go live on Thursday, 19-MarchEpisode 389 will go live on Friday, 27-March, as normal~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. 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Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

If you feel pressure to fit in, measure up, and get it together, this book is an invitation to let go of who you think you're supposed to be and becoming who you really are.

If you feel pressure to fit in, measure up, and get it together, this book is an invitation to let go of who you think you're supposed to be and becoming who you really are.

This is an incredibly important conversation. This topic is something that I have been really on a journey in, in myself, for the last three or four years. It's really become something that I've known is needed for me. To be my true self, and to understand that people won't be okay with that all the time, and that's okay. But how do you be your true self? Melissa Camara Wilkins is the author of Permission Granted and she does a beautiful job of answering this question and walking us through this. I'm so excited for you to listen in on this incredible conversation!  Everything we talk about in this episode can be found HERE: alliecasazza.com/shownotes/144

  Good friend, Michelle Van Loon, joins me again on the podcast. We respond to a listener email sent in response to the podcast with Melissa Camara Wilkins. Michelle and I talked about cultural and Christian conditioning we received as women. We also discussed how to handle conflict and how... The post Michelle Van Loon-episode 213 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Show Notes:Intro - ~Welcome new members who've introduced themselves in our Ravelry GroupOn the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Valentine’s Day Socks for the Dr. Hubs on US1.5 (2.5mm), Kalispell Sock in the Pretty Bird colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #7 on US6 (4mm), Berroco Vintage DK in the White, Cracked Pepper, & Blush colourways~2020 Preemie Hat #8 on US6 (4mm), Vidalana Ambient Worsted in the Dawn Blush colourwayFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 6:34Dami - ~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~Emily’s House - Stitch-A-Long using #pnwemilyshousesal~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~A Very Hilde Yule - #bendyhildesal with Liz @bentneedlemakes~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Red Alder - shirt from Nerd Bird Makery & kitty pouch from Grace’s Cases Designs~Stitching group celebrate friendship ~Socks from Becca~Fabric from Fortnight Fabrics~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for February here & for March here~Upcoming Events:*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~As You Like It & The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare - Dami finished reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~The View from Rock Bottom: Discovering God's Embrace in our Pain by Stephanie Tait - C.C. finished reading~Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest by Melissa Camara Wilkins - C.C. is reading~Detective Murdoch Series by Maureen Jennings - C.C. finished reading Books 5-6~The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains #2) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading~The Stand by Stephen King - C.C. finished reading~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Book 15 & is reading Book 16~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Book 42~The Library Book by Susan Orlean - C.C. finished reading~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 15~Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Villains #3) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 15 & watching Series 16~Wynonna Earp - finished watching Season 3~NCIS - watching Season 17~The Flash - watching Season 6~Stumptown - watching Season 1~Criminal Minds - series finale~Star Trek: Picard - watching Season 1~The Sinner - watching Season 3~Death in Paradise - watching Series 9~Outlander - watching Season 5~Doctor Who - watching Series 12~NCIS: LA - watching Season 11~NCIS: NO - watching Season 6~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1~Supergirl - watching Season 5~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Call the Midwife - watching Series 9~Endeavour - watching Series 7~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 13~Agatha Raisin - watching Series 3~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Sundays in the Park with George~Random Spotify Playlists~C.C.’s Favs playlistDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 29-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 29-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch Kit~Stickers (pink cat & fox) from Ainsley (daughter of yarnthusiast) & Stitch Markers made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on Etsy - Knitting Diva & Made With Love~Vidalana Ascendance by KnitCrate in the Ancient Ruin colourway - 4 skeins - 4 winners will each win 1 skein ~Bar-Maids deodorant, mini LoLo Bar, mini face pudding, mini LoLo lips - 2 sets - 2 winners will each win 1 set~Knitologie Glowing Worsted by KnitCrate in the Sea colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skein*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.March/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Andrea (Angeiship) from Ontario, Canada asks:Dami, do you keep in touch with the friends you made in Scotland?Review - Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 32: Spring 2020Misc. - ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Today I'm joined by author Melissa Camara Wilkins to talk about her book 'Permission Granted'. Melissa shares her story and talks about he she moved from trying to fit into everyone else's perceptions and ideas of who she should be, to connecting to her truest self.  We discuss the challenges, benefits and costs of choosing to be your true self, including all your imperfections and messiness. Melissa explores the challenge of being your true self in front of friends who've only known you as your old self, and the grieving of leaving certain relationships behind - but explains how it's only when we embrace our true self we can find real connection. Melissa then moves on to talk about how we can learn to listen to our intuition, and learn to trust ourselves, and grow in confidence in our true selves - and finally, to love ourselves as we are.   You can find more of Melissa's work at https://melissacamarawilkins.com/ 

Do you ever feel like you don't have permission to be yourself? Today we are grabbing hold of who we really are and embracing the uniqueness that God has given each of us. Join us in welcoming Melissa Camara Wilkins to this episode of The Modern Motherhood Podcast.

We're in the middle of our series, Lighten Up about Hospitality, and today I'm chatting with Melissa Camara Wilkins, author of Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest. She tells the story of the time she wore jeans to a yoga class and actually learned kind of a profound lesson through it. Melissa extends to us an invitation to soul-level simplicity, giving yourself permission to be who you really are. We chat about making life simpler and how we apply simplicity to hospitality. She shares her Three Breaths Rule, we talk about our go-to hacks for having people over, and as a bonus, I pick her brain about her number one practical piece of advice for launching kids to college, and it's a good one. Whether you're joining us from your commute or your treadmill, your laundry room or your kitchen, listen in and lighten up! Links from the Show: Melissa's book, Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest Find her on Instagram Three Breaths Rule Yogi Green Tea Electric Kettle

  Melissa Camara Wilkins joins me on the podcast to talk about being yourself. You know how exhausting it is to try to be someone else! Melissa has written Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest. Can I get an Amen?! Melissa... The post Melissa Camara Wilkins-episode 208 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Melissa Camara Wilkins is an award-winning blogger, speaker, author of Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of The Rest, and mom of six in Southern California. Connect with Melissa at melissacamarawilkins.com and on Instagram @alsomelissa.

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares her thoughts on how a simple holiday starts. Episode 1473: A Simple Holiday Starts With This by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Simplifying The Holidays No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/simple-holiday/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares her thoughts on how a simple holiday starts. Episode 1473: A Simple Holiday Starts With This by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Simplifying The Holidays No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/simple-holiday/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares her thoughts on how a simple holiday starts. Episode 1473: A Simple Holiday Starts With This by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Simplifying The Holidays No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/simple-holiday/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Right now, Babbel is offering our listeners three months free with a purchase of a three month subscription with promo code OLD2019. Go to Babbel.com and use promo code OLD2019. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares her thoughts on how a simple holiday starts. Episode 1473: A Simple Holiday Starts With This by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Simplifying The Holidays No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here:  and in  and ! Right now, Babbel is offering our listeners three months free with a purchase of a three month subscription with promo code OLD2019. Go to and use promo code OLD2019.

Before we tell you about Melissa, we want to make sure you know that THERE IS A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT AT THE END OF THIS WEEK'S EPISODE!!! Mikala teamed up with our dear friend, Seth Snider to record a song for you! Don't miss it! And be sure to find Seth's album, Pitch Black Pines and give it a listen! Melissa Camara Wilkins is the author of Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest, an award-winning blogger and host of an online community that explores what it means to be who you were made to be and let go of the rest. She and her husband have six children and live in Southern California. Listen as Melissa shares how our lives would change if we gave ourselves permission to be the person we really are - permission to do the things we really want to do. Find Melissa online: Web: melissacamarawilkins.com Facebook: @melissacamarawilkinswriter Instagram: @alsomelissa ... Get exclusive access to even more inspiring and helpful content by becoming a patron! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/thecollectedpodcast. The Collected Podcast is sponsored by The Gebhardt Schleipp Group at Baird Financial— delivering personalized financial advice that helps clients reach their long term goals. Contact David at dgebhardt@rwbaird.com to learn more! To learn more about Collected Workshops email hello@collectedworkshops.com. Collected workshops are centered on worship, restorative creativity, and designated time for reflection, evaluation, and setting intentions. We provide a safe environment for practicing low-stakes creative risk-taking that will spur participants on to have the grit and courage to embrace their gifting and step further into their calling. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Tia @TiaMcNellyNotes- Blogging about digging for the divine in the everyday. Are you longing to hear from God? Visit tiamcnelly.com for Five Ways God Speaks in Everyday Life Jes @sprezzafoundry- Use code ‘podcast' for 10% off your order of hand lettered art at sprezzafoundry.etsy.com Mikala @thecreativespaceNC Collected @collectedworkshops This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early.

Guest Melissa Camara Wilkins, award-winning blogger, speaker, author of Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of The Rest, talks with me about the ways we can give ourselves more permission to be our whole selves, and what that can do to expand our way of living. What you’ll hear in this episode Why the discomfort of showing up as your imperfect self is worth it What to do if you reach decision overwhelm in IKEA The kinds of permissions I’d like to give myself and my clients, after reading Melissa’s book Several questions you can ask yourself when you’re stuck Links for this show: Complete show notes for Episode 52 Connect with Doña on Instagram Get the Get Back In Control Of Your Life workbook and get regular updates about the podcast Work with Doña - email me a note with what is currently frustrating you and how you'd like your life to feel. I'll reply with the next step in the process. 

How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public About this Episode: The “shoulds” of this world can dominate our time, distracting us from what’s really important if we don’t pause and check in with our REAL selves. In this episode guest Melissa Camara Wilkins shares exactly how to be the woman you were made to be and let go of the rest. What You'll Learn:  The difference between wellness and wholeness How to start showing up as yourself How to make an “enough list” Some daily habits that help design your day How the question “what nourishes me?” helps discover who your really are And much more! Links From This Episode: Vibrant Happy Women Club melissacamarawilkins.com Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of The Rest Vitamix Jen on Instagram Jen on Facebook Follow Melissa on Twitter Follow Melissa on Facebook Follow Melissa on Instagram Osea - Go to ​oseamalibu.com/vibranthappywomen​ to receive ​$10 off your first purchase of $50! Join the Vibrant Happy Women Club!   Learn more at club.vibranthappywomen.com   Subscribe to the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public How to Leave a Review: Give us a Rating & Review · How to Leave a Review Ask Jen a Question: Have a comment or question for me? Email me at support@jenriday.com. I'd love to hear from you!  

Today's episode was written by Simple Homeschool contributor Melissa Camara Wilkins, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen to it, head to https://simplehomeschool.net/trustyourgut/ Do you ever get stuck between the mom you wish you were, and the mom you actually are? If so, listen in and be encouraged... ***** This episode is sponsored by This Week in History. Check out a sample week at bit.ly/thisweeksimple ***** What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz/   

11/15/19- We talk to Melissa Camara Wilkins about her new book, Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest. Reading List Permission Granted book site Music List Original music performed and composed by Matthew Barnett Where to Find Us Follow along on Instagram Subscribe to the weekly newsletter […]

The sisters are joined by author Melissa Camara Wilkins today to talk about her fantastic new book, Permission Granted. Cait, Kara and Melissa are talking why we so often feel like we need permission in the first place, how releasing ourselves from perfection helps release our kids too, and more. Melissa's book is available now wherever books are sold, and it's definitely a Sisters favorite! To view all content and links, please visit the show notes for this episode.

Today on Welcome Home we’re waiving the magic wand and giving everyone “Permission”  We're having a fun talk about a serious topic: Being Who You Were Made to Be and Letting Go of the Rest! Join hosts Kirsten and Graham as we chat with out new friend Melissa Camara Wilkins about ditching the pressure to fit in, measure up, and have it all together.  We’ll discuss wearing jeans to a yoga class, why “I have other gifts!” should replace “I'm the Worst!” as your inner mantra and exactly how are do Graham and Kirsten make a vegetarian talk about bacon? Hint: It’s much longer than we should have! All that and more on today’s episode of Welcome Home!  “You don’t need a special pass to be yourself--you can just choose” Click to take the Permission Personality Quiz! SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: NATIVE DEODORANT Native creates safe, simple, effective products with trusted ingredients and trusted performance. Not convinced? Check out the 7,000 5-star reviews from their customers. Their products are formulated without aluminum, parabens and talc. Instead, they're filled with ingredients found in nature, such as coconut oil (antimicrobial), shea butter (moisturizer & emollient), tapioca starch (absorbs wetness). Native is made in the USA with ingredients thoughtfully sourced from around the world and they never test on animals. Classic Deodorant scents include Coconut & Vanilla, Lavender & Rose, Cucumber & Mint and Eucalyptus & Mint. They offer free returns and exchanges in the USA so there's no risk to try.  THE GREAT DEAL: For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code WELCOMEHOME during checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sisters are joined by author Melissa Camara Wilkins today to talk about her fantastic new book, Permission Granted. Cait, Kara and Melissa are talking why we so often feel like we need permission in the first place, how releasing ourselves from perfection helps release our kids too, and more.  Melissa's book is available now wherever books are sold, and it's definitely a Sisters favorite!

Welcome to the Millennial Homemakers! On this episode, we chat with Melissa Camara Wilkins about her new book, Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest.  Get your own copy of Permission Granted today! Topics Discussed: How Melissa's traditions have changed since granting herself permission How to listen to yourself in the small things Tips for removing comparison in our social media usage How to balance what you need with your responsibilities Advice for anyone ready to start giving themselves permission to be themselves Connect with Melissa: Listen to a sample of her audiobook Instagram - @alsomelissa Connect with Melissa online Take the Permission Personality Quiz! Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn's jewelry line - Frazier Lynn

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares why she's not waiting on perfection. Episode 1271: Why I'm Not Waiting on Perfection by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Minimalism & Healthy Habits No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/perfection/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares why she's not waiting on perfection. Episode 1271: Why I'm Not Waiting on Perfection by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Minimalism & Healthy Habits No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/perfection/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares why she's not waiting on perfection. Episode 1271: Why I'm Not Waiting on Perfection by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Minimalism & Healthy Habits No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here:  and in  and ! Constipation, abdominal pain, and bloating. If these symptoms come back again and again, then it may be time to seek help. Go to where you can learn more about your symptoms.

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares why she's not waiting on perfection. Episode 1271: Why I'm Not Waiting on Perfection by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Minimalism & Healthy Habits No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/perfection/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares why confidence is the key to a simple life. Episode 1102: Why Confidence is the Key to a Simple Life by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Minimalism No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/confidence/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares why confidence is the key to a simple life. Episode 1102: Why Confidence is the Key to a Simple Life by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Minimalism No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/confidence/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares why confidence is the key to a simple life. Episode 1102: Why Confidence is the Key to a Simple Life by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Minimalism No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/confidence/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Get 3 months free once you run your first payroll with our link: Gusto.com/OLD --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

The holidays are here, sisters, and if like us, you're feeling just a *tiny* bit overwhelmed, join us for this replay episode with the fantastic Melissa Camara Wilkins. Melissa is a mama of 6, a writer, homeschooler and Cait + Kara's very favorite resource for living simply and authentically. Listen as Melissa shares two questions she asks her family each season to bring joy instead of busyness, and as Melissa, Cait and Kara each share their favorite simple holiday traditions. Don't freak out, sisters - you've got this holiday season. To view all content and links, please visit the show notes for this episode.

The holidays are here, sisters, and if like us, you're feeling just a *tiny* bit overwhelmed, join us for this replay episode with the fantastic Melissa Camara Wilkins. Melissa is a mama of 6, a writer, homeschooler and Cait + Kara's very favorite resource for living simply and authentically. Listen as Melissa shares two questions she asks her family each season to bring joy instead of busyness, and as Melissa, Cait and Kara each share their favorite simple holiday traditions. Don't freak out, sisters - you've got this holiday season.

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares a simple guide to wellness. Episode 592: A Simple Guide to Wellness by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/wellness-guide/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares a simple guide to wellness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-health-daily/support

Belonging doesn’t mean fitting in. Melissa Camara Wilkins shares why feeling like you just don’t fit is a good thing—and what that feeling is trying to teach you.

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares 2 shorter posts on simplifying and your minimalist journey. Episode 920: 4 Signs It's Time to Simplify And 5 Ways to Jump-Start Your Minimalist Journey by Melissa Camara Wilkins (Declutter). No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/time-to-simplify Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares 2 shorter posts on simplifying and your minimalist journey. Episode 920: 4 Signs It's Time to Simplify And 5 Ways to Jump-Start Your Minimalist Journey by Melissa Camara Wilkins (Declutter). No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/time-to-simplify Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares 2 shorter posts on simplifying and your minimalist journey. Episode 920: 4 Signs It's Time to Simplify And 5 Ways to Jump-Start Your Minimalist Journey by Melissa Camara Wilkins (Declutter). No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/time-to-simplify Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Take control of your health today with EverlyWell's at-home health tests! Get 15% by using the code OPTIMAL at EverlyWell.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

If we're not careful, we can end of chasing a life that isn't our own. That's what Melissa Camara Wilkins, mama to six and creator of the free mini-course 'Find Yourself' discovered when she was a new mama: she was so busy doing what she thought she 'should' be doing, she had totally lost her real self. Here, she shares with Amy how she found her way back, and how we can all do that same.