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In this powerful episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Terra A. Mattson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and co-founder of Living Wholehearted. With over two decades of experience, Terra has helped countless women and girls navigate their trauma, embrace their God-given identity, and live lives rooted in grace and integrity. We explore the transformative power of story work—the process of naming our pain and addressing the baggage, wounds, and trauma we carry. Terra discusses the consequences of unresolved trauma and the profound generational impact of doing the hard work of healing. She shares biblical truths and clinical wisdom, inviting us into a courageous life grounded in Jesus. What We Talked About: How story work helps us name our pain, face our past, and heal from unresolved trauma. The impact of unaddressed trauma, baggage, and wounds on our lives and relationships. Breaking generational cycles and reshaping what we pass down to future generations. Embracing a courageous life as women grounded in Christ. The role of trauma awareness in building a secure identity in Jesus. Connect with Terra: Website | Instagram Resources Mentioned: Courageous Book Living Wholehearted Living Wholehearted Podcast Courageous Girls Ministry Follow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook

What if motherhood didn't mean losing touch with your sensual self? Listen in and uncover insights with Alexandra Roxo. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. As we become parents our own needs often go out the window, but they don't need to. Today's guest shares her view on balancing our desires while caring for our family.   What We Talked About: How to reclaim your sensuality as a mother How to create space for your emotional, physical, and spiritual needs while being fully present as a parent The importance of self-awareness and responsibility in parenting How to positively transform relationships through communication Why intimacy requires intentional effort Creating sacred time for couples Things to Remember “Art is subjective and personal, just like parenting.” “Having a sensual life as a woman doesn't have to be a privilege or a luxury, it's a necessity and healing.” “As much as possible, add consciousness and awareness into your parenting.” “Be aware of what you bring into a relationship, with your child or partner.” “Self-awareness is always the first step only then can we start to transform.” “There's a beautiful liberation that comes when we become aware, to feel, and make choices from an empowered place.” -Alexandra Roxo   Click here for the show notes and extra resources.  

What's the key to thriving preschool success? Listen in as my guest, Amber Jayne, reveals it all. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. We all know how crucial children's early years of development are for their lifelong joy and success. Today we talk about how to determine what is the best environment for children to thrive.  What We Talked About: How to identify a high-quality preschool using the four senses rule Balancing parenthood and business The role of love and nurturing in early childhood development How traditional education doesn't fit every child The impact of technology on children's development Things to Remember “Your parenting style is yours to embrace” “Always internally check your parenting style because we have the answers always within us.” “When you walk into a home daycare, a child care center, or preschool, follow your senses.” “We need to have our children ready for kindergarten. We need to have them build their confidence.” “If you're missing the foundation of love, respect, and trust, your child is going to have a hard time wherever they go.” “If you can't homeschool, just advocate for your child.” “We're learning to be a mom just as our children are learning to grow up.” - Ms. Amber Jayne   Click here for the show notes and extra resources.  

How can we prepare our children to be impactful citizens? Listen in and find out why it is important to start young. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. As parents we're not only raising children we are raising future citizens. My guest today, a professor in Political Science, shares why it is up to us to do so and shares some actionable steps to guide us along.  What We Talked About: How to start having informative political conversations early on  Simple strategies for introducing politics at home How to nurture critical thinking with our children The importance of creating a supportive civic environment Why Lindsey felt the need to write “Raising Citizen” Things to Remember “Parenting is trying to do a little bit better than our parents did for us.” “Politics is going to happen to us whether we like it or not so it's better if we understand the process.” “Everyone has a different version of what the good life is and how to get there.” “Our kids don't need us to be politics or government experts, they need us to model the behavior of learning more.” “When we're raising a citizen, we're not necessarily trying to raise a partisan.” “Let's make sure our kids are equipped and capable of getting through the world in a better way than we are.” - Lindsey Cormack   Click here for the show notes and extra resources.

Do you struggle with digital consumption, whether you or your children in your home? Listen in and learn what we now know about how technology impacts our children. Click here for the show notes and extra resources.  I'm concerned about technology's effects on our children's developing brains. Today, I spoke with Forest Bronzan, a father leading global initiatives, so we can better understand how technology impacts our lives and our children. What We Talked About: How technology is changing and impacting the way we raise our children. The challenges we face in navigating social media How parents can have open conversations with their children about technology use. Teaching children critical thinking skills to help them evaluate the information they encounter online. Setting healthy boundaries around technology use at home. What is your DORA Score? Things to Remember “Parenting is being nimble to navigate an ever-changing world, and in many cases, that's technology.” “Start early, have conversations at an early age with your children on what your family values are but also with your community.” “The biggest challenge is that high schoolers aren't aware of the negative influences on the internet.” “Parents need to pay closer attention to how their children learn about the world.” “We need to look at ourselves... We need to model the behavior ourselves.” “There's a lot of challenges and a lot that we don't know yet about the effectiveness of learning apps.” “There hasn't been a single study showing a positive benefit of social media before high school.” “Try to put the phone down as much as possible during those first few years and spend time with your child.” “Time goes by so fast. You don't want to miss those magical years checking a notification.” - Forest Bronzan Click here for the show notes and extra resources.

Are you curious about the psychology behind your child's actions? Tune in as my guest, Dr. Tasha Brown shares her insights and expert notes. Click here for the show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. When working with parents or, as apparent myself, I often wonder if this situation warrants seeking the advice of a professional psychologist. Today, Dr. Tasha Brown helps us clarify when it is essential to seek them out.  What We Talked About: How to know when you and your child need to meet with a psychologist Dr. Tasha's Parent Management Training The difference between Labeled intentional praise and unlabeled praise. Positive reinforcement and "cool down" spaces instead of punitive “timeouts.”  Age-appropriate expectations for children Early signs of depression in adolescent girls and how to support them Things to Remember: “When you work with children, you're not just working with an individual. You're working with a family.” “We know that the more attention we give to certain behaviors, the more we see them, even if they're negative.” “When it's important to the family's well-being that the child listens right away, we teach parents how to make appropriate requests of their children.” “Set the expectations but also manage your expectations.” “When children have what we call ‘protective factors,' it decreases their likelihood of anxiety and depression as adolescents.” “Children are not born with the language they need to express their BIG emotions. The adults in their lives model and teach them how to communicate effectively.” ― Dr. Tasha Brown For Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, click HERE 

Are you highly connected to your intuition? Listen in as my guest shares some insight on how you can activate your inner wisdom. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. We are all gifted with powerful intuition; whether we choose to listen to it or not is another question. Today, my guest shared some important strategies to tune into our own and help our children do the same. What We Talked About: How can we tune into our inner knowing Supporting and protecting our highly intuitive children Healing your inner child to become more present as a parent. Connecting with your child on a soul level Things to Remember: “When we can connect with our children simultaneously on the human and the soul level, that's when the magic happens.”  “When tapping into your intuition, you connect with your soul.” “Intuition is that deep knowing that you have that has nothing to do with what you know with your mind, and it is always right.” “Our natural resting state as the soul is a perfect state of well-being.” “Connecting with your intuition is learning to trust it.” “Your intuition will tell you what is the most aligned choice or truth in the now.” - Victoria Shaw   Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor.  

Struggling to navigate your child's unique diagnosis? Listen in as my guest shares insights on finding parental support during difficult moments. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Learning to deal with your child's unique set of diagnosis or disability can be very isolating. Today, my guest, a pediatrician and author of Advanced Parenting, shares how we can find support as parents during these challenging situations. What We Talked About: How  to get support when navigating complex health or learning diagnosis Helping parents cultivate healthy mindsets despite traumatic situations Empowering whole family dynamics amidst challenging diagnosis The importance of opening up and sharing your situation with others Why parents face denial with difficult situations How the medical system is flawed when it comes to supporting parents Things to Remember “Parenting is about incorporating our understanding of children's development and their needs.”  “It's one size fits one when it comes to parenting.”  “It's not always predictable how hard it is to go through a challenge based on a diagnosis alone.”  “Challenges of all shapes and sizes can have a bigger impact on us as parents.”  “The first step is deciding to take a step.”  “If you take care of yourself first and think about where you are, you can get to a healthier place to make decisions and prioritize what your family needs next.”  “The parent is the expert on the Child.” - Kelly Fradin Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor.

Do you struggle with your child enjoying reading? My guest today shares her wisdom on how we can help our children be good readers and learn from reading.  Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Reading is a complex task, and knowing how our child's brain works will help you make reading fun, enjoyable, and part of everyday life. My guest today shares her many years of experience and research on the topic of reading comprehension.  What We Talked About: How can we encourage lifelong readers and learners The importance of letting our children be bored  Why she felt the need to write her book and share the research  Our undivided attention is extremely beneficial to our children's development The way our child's brain works to process information. Ideas of how to make reading part of everyday life and not only bedtime The importance of hands-on activities as opposed to passive screen time.  Things to Remember: “We can parent better when we know how our children's cognitive process works.” “In the primary grades, we learn to read and then later on, we read to learn.” “The Journey is the most important part, not necessarily the end goal.” “Television is a passive activity.” “Boredom is the beginning of creativity.” “Let your children lead and learn to follow.” “Enjoy the child you have, not the child you wish you had.” - Dr. Claire Rubman   Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor

Do you struggle with needing to entertain your child? Listen in to learn why you really don't need to. Alanna has been traveling the world with her four children and we were finally able to catch up. Her philosophy at Play Learn Thrive of slowing down and simplifying your home is music to my ears. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts.   What We Talked About: How and why Alanna chooses to travel internationally with her four children The parent mindset shifts needed to let go of parental burnout How the baby industry has you believing you “need' things you really don't The importance of involving our children in everyday tasks Feeling the need to constantly entertain your child is doing them a disservice Things to Remember “Parenting is about building a relationship.”  “Children learn best from natural experiences.” “Children are born wanting to help.” “If we want to be happier as parents and as moms, the key is for us to focus on slowing down and enjoying all of it.” “When you're striving for perfection, you're always going to feel defeated, you're always going to feel like a failure.”  - Alanna Gallo “When you travel with your children, you are giving them something that can never be taken away… Experience, Exposure, and a way of life.” - Pamela T. Chandler “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” - Dr. Maria Montessori “We must take the child into the world and there he can take in all the impressions he needs.” - Dr. Maria Montessori   Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor

Do you know what your anxiety style is? Listen in to find out how to determine it. Parenting keeps us on our toes, and today Amber Trueblood, author of The Unflustered Mom shares how we can flourish as a parent and in life when we discover our particular anxiety style. What We Talked About: How anxiety is not a one size fits all The five anxiety styles; Lover, Fighter, Executive, Visionary and Dynamo All anxiety styles have specific strategies to deal with them The life lessons that each style teaches us How your anxiety style affects your parenting Understanding our child's anxiety styles Things to Remember: “Anxiety looks different in everyone. It is not a one size fits all concept.” “When you have less anxiety, less feelings of overwhelm and stress, you're going to be a more patient parent.” “Understand yourself so you can communicate to your partners more effectively." “Once you understand how you want to receive and give love, you can communicate that to others.” - Amber Trueblood “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” - Maya Angelou   Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor

How are you dealing with technology for yourself and your children? Listen in to find out what we can do to avoid our children being addicted. If you're anything like me you're also concerned about the effects the digital world is having on our children. My guest and author of "Unwired" today share the same concerns and give us some actionable steps to take. Listen in! What We Talked About: How and why Gaia felt the need to write ‘Unwired' The challenges of raising children in today's technology world What we can do as parents when it comes to introducing of technologies in schools The basic intermittent reward model being used by technology to keep us addicted Modeling an alternative to using technology Things to Remember “Parenting is about being open and pragmatic.” “The way that technology is designed is manipulative and addictive.” “Whatever happens in school filters into the home.” “Kids learn better in person.” “Kids and gambling don't mix.” “You should not blame yourself for things not working out. Technology has stacked the odds against us.” “The evidence for tech addiction is already out. We know what is happening.”  - Gaia Bernstein “There's no WiFi in the forest, but you'll find a better connection.” - Unknown “What would our lives be like if our days and nights were as immersed in nature as they are in technology?”- Richard Louv   Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor  

Are you fearful about the idea of giving birth? Listen in to know you are not alone and what a doula can do to help. I have to admit I'm a baby and birth nerd so when Deb accepted my invitation to be on the podcast I was delighted. If you are expecting or thinking about becoming a parent then have a listen and if you are wondering what doula do this is for you too.  What We Talked About: How she became a birth and anatomy geek for the sake of her students The importance of knowing you have choices when it comes to birthing  What is and how Spinning Babies can help you prepare for a less dramatic birth What exactly is a Doula's role? The difference between a birth or postpartum Doula Why it is important to know more about your pelvic floor The evolution of birth over the past twenty years Some myths when is comes to birthing Things to Remember: “I took what I learned from watching births and integrated it into my yoga.” “A doula is protecting the birth zone for the laboring person.” “Our bodies are very smart.” “Never compare yourself to anyone else because your journey is your journey.”  “Know who you are, know what you want. Trust yourself and trust the process.” - Deb Flashenberg “Just as a woman's heart knows how and when to pump, her lungs to inhale, and her hand to pull back from fire, so she knows when and how to give birth.” - Virginia Di Orio   Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor

Do you have distraction-free time? Listen in to find out why they are important and how to create them for yourself. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Rachel was instrumental when I started out as a soulpreneur she gave me the confidence to persevere. Today we sat down to discuss her forthcoming book "Soul Shift". I know you'll enjoy this soothing and inspirational conversation. What We Talked About: How to set boundaries to be a “Hand Free Mama”  Committing to starting our days connected to our inner thoughts Learning to have compassion for yourself. The ills of perfection and how it can rob you of so much Her journey to reclaim her own inner joy Things to Remember: “The biggest preventer of having distractions take over our lives is to have boundaries.” “Kids love being a part of decisions and will keep you accountable.” “There's power in sitting with uncomfortable feelings and the truths that come up.' “There's no set right or wrong way to reclaim yourself and the joy within you. It's your journey.” “If you make a commitment to check in with your inner world before, you check in with the outer world, your day is going to be more meaningful.” “Be vulnerable, that's how we actually connect with people and that's how we feel true belonging.” “Perfection is not your friend.” “Focus on all that you are, instead of what you're not.” “Tell perfection... you're not needed here, I'm going to show up bravely, boldly, flawed, and full of hope.” - Rachel Stafford   Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor

Do you struggle to find time and energy for intimate pleasure while parenting? Listen in to find out how to get your mojo back. For Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor, Click HERE! Reconnecting with our partner after birth can sometimes be difficult, Tilly walks us through what it means to be a pleasure-positive parent, and partner plus the importance of listening to our own needs and desires.  What We Talked About: How our birth experience can affect our sexuality as a new parent How to get our mojo back The importance of prioritizing your intimate relationship How to be a pleasure-positive parent How our body holds so much wisdom and how to listen to it What she did do instead of keeping her children in traditional school during the pandemic Why she chose to look for a Montessori high school Things to Remember: “First, do the work yourself because when you do it for you, you avoid passing it on to your children unconsciously.” “Birth Trauma is real.” “You can't expect sex and relationships to just go along without putting any time, energy or effort into them. They are learned skills.” “Pornography is the worst way that your kid could ever learn anything about their sexuality.” “Do not lose yourself. Maintain your own identity apart from your children.” - Tilly Storm Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor

Ever wonder how Montessori schools come to be? Listen in to relish in my guest's joy and enthusiasm for bringing tuition-free Montessori to her community. What We Talked About: How she discovered Montessori Her reasons for building a public Montessori in Atlanta Georgia How to blend Montessori with conventional public education Making sure the children she serves are well represented in her staff The meaning of Sankofa Things to Remember: “Our mission is for our children to live a life of purpose.” “Don't let perfection be the enemy of getting things done.” “Look into the past, to know what worked and bring it into the present.” “Be kinder to yourself and enjoy, rather than trying to control everything.” - Sarah Harvey “The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.” “The teacher has two tasks: to lead the children to concentration and to help them in their development afterward.” - Dr. Maria Montessori Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor

If you or your child suspect something is not right, trust the instincts and take action. Listen in to learn how to spot a sneaky spider. Trigger warning: As the episode unraveled it became a very emotional interview for me, as it might for you. I was triggered with some of the things she shared, realizing that I had been a victim of covert emotional abuse. Dr. Amy took a moment to help me and all listening to be mindful and loving towards ourselves. Please take good care of yourself and as Dr. Amy shared, have loving curiosity as to why some of these conversations may trigger you. What We Talked About: How do we protect our children from abuse before the fact How to help children recognize the signs and be confident to report them What is covert emotional abuse and how to identify it How parents can help their children when they are feeling that something is not right The importance of Mindfulness Teaching our children to have physical and emotional autonomy Things to Remember: “Mindfulness is paying attention here and now with kindness and curiosity so that we can choose our behavior.” “It's very hard for children to understand that the person that's being overly nice is a potential risk.” “As uncomfortable as having these conversations with your children may be, it's way more comfortable than having a conversation after the fact.” - Dr. Amy Saltzman Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor

In this episode, we bring on Dr Daniel Pompa & Dr Mindy Pelz to discuss the best way to pair intermittent fasting with keto. 

Have you noticed how clutter can affect your mood? Imagine what it does to a young human. Listen in to find out how your home can affect your child's behavior. Ever wonder why your child refuses to put their toys away? Listen as I reveal the importance of our home on our children's behavior. I share some basic principles of preparing our home for our children. In a few words, keep it simple.  What We Talked About: How your home environment can affect your child's behavior How to give your child a sense of security and well-being The importance of creating a YES environment Simplify and minimize your home for everyone's well-being The importance of sharing meals together Things to Remember “It is at home, the first environment after prenatal life and birth that the child is going to establish a sense of love and security. Trust in the World.” “Children are extremely capable if we take the time to adapt their environment.” -Jeanne-Marie Paynel “We must help children from the very beginning. We must give them the right environment because they have to adapt themselves to a strange new world. ” "Any child who is self-sufficient, who can tie his shoes, dress or undress himself, reflects in his joy and sense of achievement the image of human dignity, which is derived from a sense of independence." "To assist a child we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely.  A child is passing through a period of self-realization, and it is enough simply to open up the door for him." -Dr. Maria Montessori “Owning less is better than organizing more.” “Have the courage to build your life around what is really most important to you.” -Joshua Becker Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor

Do you believe we should be parenting our sons differently than our duaghters?  What We Talked About How she realized she had a gender bias Two of the science-backed difference in boys that we should know  Her advice to parents of boys Things to Remember “Our job is too difficult and too beautiful to do alone.” - Amelia Gambetti Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor

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Gone are the days where the conversation started with, “what’s your name? what’s your sign?”. We now rely on the where and what exact time you were born to get a stronger sense of what’s in store for our day-to-day and where the stars align with anyone we’re forming a relationship with. Astrology isn’t science but as its been digitized interest in the zodiac has grown but how is it actually helpful to navigating life?HOST: Taylor Camille, Senior Producer at Well+GoodGUESTS:Elizabeth Kott and Stephanie Simbari hosts of the ‘That’s So Retrograde’ podcast Dr. Caroline Hexdall Ph.D., psychologist specializing in children, adolescents, parents and familiesKirah Tabourn, astrologer, author and host of 'The Strology' podcast WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:How we define astrology and why Elizabeth and Stephanie are advocates for everyone getting their birth chart read you can find them on social hereDr.Hexdall explained why astrology has brought us so much solace especially during the pandemicKirah gave us a great forecast of the future and is helping us all plot and plan our future baecationsTake a look at this article on site to get a better understanding of your astrological housesABOUT THIS PODCASTAt Well+Good HQ, we spend our days talking to and learning from the most interesting people in wellness—experts, thought-leaders and celebrities. On The Well+Good Podcast we’re inviting you to join the conversation. With each episode, our hosts will dig into our most clicked on topics in order to reimagine what it means for you to live well. Tune in weekly to find the wellness that fits your frequency.You can also find us on our website on YouTube or social in between shows.Find more information about our sponsor at plumeandpetal.com©2021. PLUME & PETAL, LIGHT AS A FEATHER AND THE FEATHER DEVICE ARE TRADEMARKS.PLUME & PETAL SPIRITS COMPANY, CORAL GABLES, FL. VODKA INFUSED WITH NATURAL FLAVORS – 20% ALC. BY VOL. VODKA WITH NATURAL FLAVORS AND SPARKLING WATER – 4.5% ALC. BY VOL.

After a life changing traumatic brain injury Sam has spent the last 14 years separating the truth from the garbage, and sharing his quest for health, fitness and nutrition knowledge with the world. Sam built his reputation as an online coach, educator, and mentor dedicated to providing simple, yet strategic ways to amplify your results either as a coach or in your own transformation. Sam has been featured as a 2x Fortune 500 Speaker at companies like Linkedin. He has also been a masterclass instructor for top certifications like Nutritional Coaching Institute and in 2019 alone, Sam guided and mentored 100+ coaches.In addition to his practical coaching and mentorship experience he has been featured as a contributor, content creator, or guest for brands like Barbell Shrugged, T-Nation, Elite FTS, Next Level Human, and the Primal Health Coach Institute!What We Talked About:How a traumatic brain injury lead Sam down the path of both training for aesthetics and internal health, learning from and working with endocrinologists.The gap between what Sam saw being published about health, and what he was learning - most information simply wasn't relevant.Sam's journey from personal trainer to mentor for coaches, how and why he passes down his 10+ years of knowledge.Realizing that everything is connected (lifestyle, hormones, nutrition, training, habits, etc) Sam created the P3 Model to help make sense of everything. This transformed to more complex and specific frameworks for coaches that he teaches.How and why hormones play a massive roll in what we do as coachesGet In Touch With Sam:Follow Sam on InstagramListen to the Sam Miller Science podcast - Apple - SpotifyCheck out Sam's Website for free contentDownload Sam's book, Metabolism BlueprintJoin Sam's Facebook Group, The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative

If there's one thing most marketing professionals -- creative or otherwise -- can agree upon, it's that meetings are often terrible for productivity, but remain a very necessary evil. On paper, meetings should bring people together, provide opportunities to align expectations, and move projects or initiatives forward. Still many of us avoid them -- or, at the very least, we consider many of them to be a nuisance. And we'll drag our feet and whine about how we wish were still at our desks, getting "actual work" done. But why?  That was what we attempted to get to the bottom of in this episode -- but our carefully outlined conversation took an interesting turn.  We started with the usual beats of noting the key differences between meaningful meetings with too many people vs. meetings that should be meaningful, but are simply not run well.  Then, as we dove deeper (and moved away from our original outline for the episode), we started uncovering some interesting truths around what we do and do not control, when it comes to our own schedule. Because as easy as it is to play the victim -- throwing up our hands and shouting, "Ugh, stupid freaking meetings are killing my productivity!" -- how often are meetings the real problem? How do we learn to identify the moments when we should be pointing the finger at ourselves instead? Enjoy! What We Talked About How to run an effective meeting. The 3 components of a successful meeting agenda (according to Liz). The curse of the one hour meeting. When is lost productivity the fault of the meeting or the fault of our own accountability? Marketers vs. creatives: How easy is it to work in short bursts? The importance of knowing when to advocate for yourself and your schedule. Tips for setting boundaries with your calendar. Resources We Talked About A Primer to the Pomodoro Technique (LifeHacker) The State of Remote Work (Owl Labs -- and Jessie-Lee's big project!) We Want to Hear from You! First, subscribe to Creator's Block on Apple Podcasts. Second, have a question or an idea for a future episode of the podcast? Let us know!  Creator's Block: Twitter, Instagram Jessie-Lee: Twitter, Instagram Marcella: Twitter, Instagram Liz: Twitter, Instagram Or, you can leave us a comment below! Until next week...

Have you ever met someone and instantly vibe with their energy? This is what happened when I connected with Carrie of So Freakin Vegan for our podcast convo. She's warm, funny and compassionate about animals and good health. What We Talked About: How she used food to treat PCOS Why it's important to plant the seed of veganism to her elementary school students How Carrie uses YouTube to connect with people in a compassionate and fun way How she handles being a social vegan   Get show notes for this episode at brownvegan.com under episode #52

What We Talked About: How reaching out to people can benefit your business  Keys to successful branding  Importance of social media in branding! Why Client experience is so important & how it helps! Check Yessie out here! Yessie Nojas - Instagram  PinkiesUpSLO.com People & Links We Mention: Taryn Dudley  Savannah Starr www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What We Talked About: How to get The Big Life Why having a "squad" is so important & HOW to find one What kind of girls should be in your squad How your dreams change & why its OK!  How to build relationships properly  Check Ann out here! Bad Ass Babes AnnShoket.com Instagram People & Links We Mention: Seventeen Magazine Cosmo Girl  Danielle La Porte  Michelle Phan  Jennifer Fisher  Start With Why www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

Hello, World! What We Talked About: How to get through a bad day! Why every bad day is a chance to learn something new about YOURSELF Ways to turn around your " Never Ending Cranky Day" !  People & Links We Mention: www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

What We Talked About: How the badge of honor that is perfectionism can be actually quite limiting! Why Sam kept her blog secret from her loved ones for a YEAR How sometimes telling yourself "Done is better than perfect" doesn't help & What actually does help! Check Sam out here! Sam Brown  Get Out Of Your Own Way Challenge Instagram  Snapchat: smarttwenties www.asiacroson.com Snapchat:  @asiacroson Instagram:  @asiacrosonphotography // @Biztimewithasia

About Alex Stiger  Alex Stiger is a good friend of mine and one of the most interesting people I know. She's been a mentor to me in climbing, riding horses (she was my trainer for a while), and chess (she taught me how to do tournaments). She's not only a V9 and 5.13 climber - she's also the highest rated female chess player in Colorado, a badass breakdancer, and a bona fide horse whisperer.  She's a 27-year-old, 5'0" woman who discovered climbing 12 years ago. She's gone through her ups and downs with climbing, but has recently enjoyed consistent progress through training and nutrition.    Alex Stiger Interview Details During her time as the head coach of the kids' climbing team at the Spot Gym in Boulder, Colorado, she's seen a lot of improvements in her own climbing. I wanted to ask her about how she coaches her kids, and how she's gotten so strong in the past couple years.  What We Talked About How she trains her kids team How horsemanship and chess relate with coaching and climbing What makes a good kids' coach Should kids campus? How her climbing performance shot up Sending her first 5.13s How she lost weight and if it affected her climbing

About Dr. Chris Heilman Dr. Christina Heilman is a Sports Psychologist, as well as a personal trainer (CSCS and ATC) who earned her PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Utah. She is an avid skier, but loves a lot of sports, including all aspects of rock climbing.  She does work with athletes of all kinds, one-on-one and in group/team settings. She's also in the process of writing a textbook on sports psychology.  Chris is the same sports psychologist you heard Sam Elias talk about in my interview with him about his experience with the BD Bootcamp. He credited Dr. Heilman with a lot of his success after the bootcamp because she helped him become calmer and more focused on and off the wall.    Dr. Chris Heilman Interview Details I talked to Chris about how we can all become calmer and more focused as climbers (and in general), and about her experience living and working with the guys' BD Bootcamp in 2015.  What We Talked About How she works with people How she came back from a devastating gymnastics injury Breathing exercises you can start doing right now How you can make yourself calm down using just one word Why you should start your day with goal setting Being in "flow zone"

What We Talked About: How we "do it all" What our weeks look like day by day How we fit in meeting people face to face Why nose to the grindstone should not be the goal Why chunking up your day makes things more sustainable Why scheduling systems are so important Knowing yourself & how much alone time and/or social time feels good for you is a big part of the spacer/facer life How to be efficient in your "gap time" Napping is good for you! Why transition time is necessary What to do when you have "no time" for the important things How making time for exercising makes the rest of your day (and life!) more productive Google Calendar = life How routine can keep you on point with the things that you want to make sure you fit in Reflecting on how you spend your days can allow you to see where you'd like to make change (IF you'd like to make change) Links/People We Mention: Alex Beadon's Monday Mantra "I spend time on what matters to me" Paige's blog post on Making Space For Creativity Miss Mallory Fit Amy Young Day Designer Planner Timetrade Calendly Check us out here! www.paigepoppe.com // www.asiacroson.com Periscopes: @paige_poppe // @asiacroson Snapchat: @paigepoppe // @asiacroson

What We Talked About: How much really can happen in a year- planned and unexpected What consistency, hard work & passion can do for your business (and your life) Why you should be excited for even more than what you've planned for Why you should pat yourself on the back for the surprises life has given & will give you What a perfect time of year to add Space to Face-ing to your goal list! How consistency builds momentum, which is the gift that keeps on giving Consistency doesn't have to mean doing the same thing over & over How becoming a personal brand can give creative freedom Things might not happen until the middle of the year that can *MAKE* your year​" We're changing the way you think about the way you work one podcast at a time Dedicating time to one big project at a time Keeping track of your goals/achievements monthly instead of yearly The benefit of taking your time on releasing a product/service You are allowed to be and should be proud of your work Life is better with friends. Insightful. The biggest lesson we learned in 2015 Following your gut and doing what makes you happy "The days are long but the years are short." We answered these questions in the episode from this blog post by Into Mind: What single achievement are you most proud of? What was your biggest break-through moment career-wise? What cool things did you create this year? What major goal did you lay the foundations for? Which of your personal qualities turned out to be the most helpful this year? What was the most important lesson you learnt in 2015? Links/People We Mention: Asia's SLO What? magazine Jen Carrington, Asia's blog coach Paige's Zine & Greeting Cards Amy Young Relationship Coach Heather Crabtree Paige Schmidt- Healthy Hits The Spot Finally Free Program Check us out here! www.paigepoppe.com // www.asiacroson.com Periscopes: @paige_poppe // @asiacroson Snapchat: @paigepoppe // @asiacroson Happy Happy New Year!