Let’s explore redefining what it means as a woman to have and do It All* - Asterisks like competing priorities, imagined responsibilities and demands of multiple roles. On this journey, as we untangle real life conundrums and laugh at the absurdities, we’ll share insights, so you discover what you really want and do what you really love.
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Episode 58. The Power of Resilience #resilience #emotionalstrength #dailystruggle In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the concept of resilience, and that it’s not just about bouncing back, and also about adapting, learning and thriving through challenges. In This Episode: Do you identify as resilient? How do you work with resilie…
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Episode 57: Parenting Kids with Special Needs
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24:42Episode 57: Parenting Kids with Special Needs #parenting, #identity, #acceptance, #resilience In this episode, the hosts reflect on the hopes and dreams parents have for their children. The conversation explores the complexities of parenting, especially when children do not fit the expected mold. Drawing from Andrew Solomon's book Far From the Tree…
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Episode 56. The Second Arrow #secondarrow #innervoice #havingitall #doingitall In this episode, the Brandee, Jena and Sarah discuss the impact of the inner voice on self-perception. They explore the concept of the 'second arrow' from Buddhist philosophy, which highlights how we often inflict additional suffering on ourselves through negative self-t…
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Episode 55: Reframing Age from Liability to Asset
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28:30Episode 55. Reframing Age from Liability to Asset #ageism #doublestandard #challengingthenorm In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the complexities of aging, particularly for women, discussing personal experiences and the double standards and limiting thoughts that exist regarding age. In This Episode: What is your thinking around…
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Episode 54: Is Working From Home Working? #workingfromhome, #napping, #productivity In this episode, Sarah discusses her transition to working from home and the challenges that come with it, including struggles with sleep, eating habits, napping, and feelings of isolation. The conversation delves into the guilt associated with napping and the impor…
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Episode 53: Different Generations at Work and Home
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27:46Episode 53: Different Generations at Work and Home #generations #whataretheytalkingabout? #culturalreferences In this episode Sarah, Brandee, and Jena take a good look at different generational expectations and values around work. They explore different scenarios that can impact how you show up like if you are the youngest or oldest on a work team.…
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Episode 52. Take Me to the Movies #movies #emotionalimpact #havingitall #doingitall In this engaging conversation, Brandee, Sarah and Jena explore the profound impact movies have on their lives, discussing personal preferences, emotional responses, and the values that shape their viewing experiences. They reflect on how films can evoke strong feeli…
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Episode 51. Slowing Down… To Speed Up #slowingdown #reflection #resistance In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the concept of slowing down in various aspects of life, particularly in conversations and decision-making, and the magic it can create when we do it! In This Episode: What does slowing down really mean? Why do I resist i…
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Episode 50: Life Sayings and Asterisks Part Two
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29:19Episode 50. Life Sayings and Asterisks Part Two Hashtags: #wordstoliveby, #lifesayings, #isthistrue? In this episode the hosts each share how true they think certain life quotes – from leadership to family to competition – truly are. Using a rating scale of asterisks, Sarah, Jena, and Brandee share their opinions based on their personal experien…
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Episode 49:Let's Party- The Dynamics of Entertaining
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33:19Episode 49. Let’s Party- the Dynamics of Entertaining #entertaining #hosting #havingitall #doingitall In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah and Jena explore the complexities of entertaining, particularly from a woman's perspective. They discuss personal experiences, societal pressures, and the impact of family dynamics on the desire to host gatherin…
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Episode 48: Reviving New Year's resolutions: Systems for Success
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29:53Episode 48. Reviving New Year's Resolutions: Systems for Success #failedresolutions #goalsetting #havingitall #doingitall #systems In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena dive into how you can revive your New Year’s Resolutions if you are like the other 46% of people that have abandoned them. In This Episode: Why do we fall to the level of o…
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Episode 47: Pets- Blessings or Pains in the Assssterisk?
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29:37Episode 47. Pets – Blessings or Pains in the Assssterisk? #pets #love-haterelationship #socialviews In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the evolving role of pets in our lives, discussing the joys and pains of caring for animals. In This Episode: What role do pets play in our lives? Have we gone too far in forcing others to have o…
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Episode 46. The Power of Curiosity #justask #curiousity #havingitall #doingitall In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the multifaceted role of curiosity in personal and professional life. They discuss how curiosity can enhance relationships, foster empathy, and drive personal growth. The discussion also delves into practical strat…
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Episode 45. What Are You Tolerating? #pain threshold #tolerating #change In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena discuss the idea that we often wait until discomfort escalates before making necessary changes in our lives. In This Episode: Why do we wait for pain to make change? What are you tolerating in your own life? Will you choose to add…
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Episode 44: The Limits Of Life Sayings #popularlifesayings #YOLO #followyourdreams #doordonot #lifelessons Summary In this episode, Jena, Brandee, and Sarah take to task some life sayings. How helpful are these sayings? When are they not applicable? How many asterisks do we want to put on YOLO? On follow your dreams? Tune in to find out. In This Ep…
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Episode 43: Why Our New Years Resolutions Fail
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34:37Episode 43. Why Our New Years Resolutions Fail #failedresolutions #goalsetting #havingitall #doingitall In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena dive into why 80% of New Years Resolutions fail and ways to avoid the trap. In This Episode: How do we create a plan to succeed? What should we consider in addition to desired results? Is there colla…
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Episode 42: Let’s Talk About Sex Baby! Tags #relationships #intimacy #sex In This Episode: How did your upbringing and personal experiences influence your views and behaviors? How do we bridge the gap between different needs each person has in a sexual relationship? Let’s talk about sex – how communication is crucial in navigating all the asterisks…
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Episode 41: No, Nope, Nada Tags #worklifebalance #sayingno #noisacompletesentence In This Episode: How did you learn growing up about saying no? What is similar or different about saying no professional and personally? What helps you say no? Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have. Also fi…
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Episode 40: I Can't Believe I Said (Or Didn't Say) That!
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30:33Episode 40. I Can’t Believe I Said (Or Didn’t Say) That! Tags: #comebacks #inthemoment #havingitall #doingitall In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore that nagging feeling that follows many conversations. In This Episode: What causes the feeling of regret after our conversations? How do we make sure that we are in the conversation e…
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Episode 39: Navigating The Loneliness Epidemic
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31:55Episode 39 Show Notes: Navigating the Loneliness Epidemic Tags #connection #friendship #lonliness In This Episode: Do you know what it takes to be a great friend? Importance of proactively creating connections Navigating the complexities of building adult friendships Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: Simon Sinek & Trevor Noah on Friendship, Lonel…
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Episode 38 Show Notes: Easing Worry’s Grip Tags #worry #managinghardemotions #resilience In this episode we take on worry. And we don’t just focus on worry but on how to move with it, through it, and how to get reconnected to others so the grip worry has on us loosens. o In This Episode: What’s the difference between worry and stress? What causes …
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Episode 37: Traditions: What Do They Really Mean?
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33:44Episode 37. Traditions: What Do They Really Mean? Tags: #traditions #family #havingitall #doingitall In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore different traditions and the weight they carry. They discuss the impact of holiday “must dos” on children and share their own experiences. In This Episode: What defines a tradition? Are traditio…
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Episode 36 Show Notes: What’s Your Superpower? Tags #superpower #connection “To inspire people, don’t show them your superpower. Show them theirs.” Join us as we discuss what a superpower really is and how we can share these with our friends, colleagues, and loved ones to deepen your connection. And as a bonus, we surprise Brandee by talking about …
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Episode 35: Your Life’s Playlist Tags: #music, #concerts, #playlists #havingitall, #doingitall In this engaging conversation, Jena, Brandee, annd Sarah explore the profound impact of music on their lives, sharing personal stories and nostalgic memories tied to specific songs and concerts. They discuss how music serves as a universal language that c…
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Episode 34: What's Love Got To Do With It?
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35:04Episode 34. What’s Love Got To Do With It? Tags: #marriage #commitment #starcrossedlovers #havingitall #doingitall In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the complexities of love and marriage, drawing from personal experiences and societal observations. They discuss the impact of reality TV on perceptions of relationships, the balan…
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Episode 33 Show Notes: Tales from the IT ALL* Crypt Tags #spookystories #ghosts #fear Join us as we dive headfirst into sharing our personal experiences with the thrill of fear as we recount spooky stories and discuss our relationships with the psychological aspects of fear. You’ll hear about real ghost encounters, almost ghost encounters and dream…
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Episode 32: Own Your Authority Tags: #ownyourauthority #authoryourlife #stepintoyourgreatness In this episode, Sarah, Brandee, and Jenna explore the theme of owning one's authority across various aspects of life, including professional settings, parenting, and personal growth. We discuss the challenges women face in asserting their authority, the m…
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Episode 31: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
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34:47Episode 31. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day Tags: #miscarriage #stillbirth #grief #loss #havingitall #doingitall October 15th is recognized as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. In this episode, the hosts share their personal experiences around this heart wrenching and all too common subject. They discuss how their journeys navigating…
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Episode 30 Show Notes: What Makes You Feel Rich Tags #abundance #feelingrich #gratitude What makes you feel rich? What gives you that warm and cozy feeling that you “made it”, even if you haven’t yet? Join us as we talk about this and explore the idea of feeling rich through acts of service and gratitude, not only for the things we have, but for th…
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Since the pandemic, confusion around tipping seems to be everywhere. It is like some of the social norms around tipping changed and we didn’t get the guide. We discuss our own confusion, our experiences Tags #tipping #confusion #somanyoptions In This Episode: We discuss our confusion around tipping: when do you tip nowadays? We talk about the auto…
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Episode 28. What Now? Tags: #parenting #change #havingitall #doingitall In this episode, we talk about that nagging question of “What Now?”. This question comes up in every stage- getting married, hitting a career or kid milestone, becoming empty nesters, retiring, losing parents and many others. We dive into the difference in rediscovery v. reinve…
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Episode 27 Show Notes: More Joy, More Results Tags #Leadership #joy #camaraderie Listen in as we talk about finding and choosing joy in various aspects of life to get more results. This conversation is inspired by the camaraderie and joy observed by so many athletes during the Olympics and what we saw as a shift from a fear-based, competitive minds…
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Episode 26: Mean Girls Tags: #middleschool #parenting #meangirlbehavior #havingitall #doingitall In this episode, we discuss all things mean girls. Who they are, why they exist, how to spot them and most importantly, how to navigate them. We explore mean girl behavior at different stages and the impact it has. We share personal stories and reflect …
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Episode 25 Show Notes: Speaking More Confidently Tags #decluttering, #purging, #downsizing How can you sound more confident when speaking? Join us as we share our own experiences and things we do to build confidence in our communication. It may not come as a surprise that all 3 of us have a long history of speaking, singing, performing that has giv…
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Episode 24: You Got Stuff? Part Two We go deeper discussing closet cleaning, purging, and even those times this causes conflicts with our spouses. We talk about the freedom and peace that comes with letting go of unnecessary possessions and the importance of creating a home that fosters relationships and memories but getting rid of stuff still can …
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Episode 23: You Got Stuff? Part One In This Episode: We talk about things, possessions, stuff, clutter, collections, junk. Whatever you call it, you might have more of it than you want. What makes it hard to get rid of stuff? What did you collect as a kid? Do you still have those things? We talk about the emotional value of beloved objects and how…
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Episode 22. Back to School! Tags: #backtoschool #parenting #havingitall #doingitall In this episode, we talk about Back to School and all that comes with it. We share our personal experiences how repelling the routine is initially. We dig into how the dynamics of back to school change as kids get older and the fear associated with all of it for par…
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Episode 21: What Does It Mean To Be A Duck?
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33:51Episode 21. What Does It Mean To Be A Duck? Tags: #beaduck #bethebeacon #havingitall #doingitall In this episode, we discuss the concept of “being a duck” and how it applies to challenging situations both professionally and personally. We explore how personal experience and conscious creation influence our capacity to remain calm and composed in di…
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Episode 20. Imposter Syndrome Tags: #imposter #fraud #perfectionism Ever have that inner voice that says, “You don’t know how to do that! Who do you think you are?” when taking on new challenges? If so, you aren’t alone. Many high achieving women (and men) experience imposter syndrome. In this episode, we explore the relationship between imposter s…
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Episode 19 Check It Off the List Tags: #list, #overwhelm, #organization, #accomplishment In this episode, we laugh a lot as we discuss the joys and frustrations of making and keeping lists. Lists can help us get organized and to see our successes. Sometimes we love the list. Sometimes we hate it. And what is with the strange joy we feel when we wri…
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Episode 18. Tags: #womenandmoney #havingitall #doingitall This discussion is about why women struggle to talk about money. We discuss our own relationships to the taboo topic and explore the benefits of being more open. In This Episode: Why is there such a stigma around money? Open conversations lead to empowerment Everyone has their own “money sto…
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Episode 17: Preventing Burnout: Completing The Stress Cycle
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33:11Episode 17. Preventing Burnout: Completing the Stress Cycle Tags: #burnout #stress #stresscycle Stress. It’s part of our lives and while we do all that we can to reduce it, it still exists. Today we are talking about the concept of completing the stress cycle to keep you from reaching burnout, from the book Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking the Stre…
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Episode 16: Compassion Fatigue - Why You Need to Know
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28:10Episode 16. Compassion Fatigue – Why You Need to Know Tags: #compassionfatigue #caregiving #empathy #boundaries In this episode, we discuss compassion fatigue and its impact on individuals in various professions and personal situations. The phrase compassion fatigue may be new to lots of us but the experience of it may be very familiar. We explore …
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Episode 15: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
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31:30Episode15. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Tags: #decisionmaking #decisionfatigue #choices The conversation explores the concept of decision fatigue and how it impacts our daily lives. We dive into the complexity and consequences of decision making, as well as strategies to reduce the overwhelm that can occur when too many decisions need to be made…
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Episode 14: Reducing Frustration In Your Relationships
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40:21Episode 14. Reducing Frustrations in Your Relationships Tags: #expectations #agreements #co-creation Today our conversation explores the distinction between expectations and agreements, highlighting the frustration and resentment of unmet expectations and how we can shift that to more ease with the power of co-created agreements. We share examples …
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Bonus Episode- Impacts of It All * Tags: #podcastimpact, #personalgrowth, #reflection, #transformativeconversations In this episode, we reflect on the impact of the podcast and share personal insights and experiences. We talk about how our lives, perspectives, and even behaviors – yes! Behaviors - what we do – have changed and are changing because …
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Episode13. When is Enough Enough? Tags: #expectations #highstandards #content The conversation explores the concept of 'when is enough enough' and the tendency to never feel satisfied with progress or accomplishments. We share our personal experiences of always striving for more and feeling disappointed even in good things. The conversation delves …
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Episode 12. Asking For What You Want… Tags: #askingforwhatyouwant #clearrequests We are talking about asking for what you want. We explore the impact that our upbringing has on our willingness to ask for what we want as well as the fear of conflict. Listen in as we share strategies for effectively expressing your desires and how clear communication…
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Episode 11: The ‘If-Then’ Trap Tags: #conditionalthinking #self-awareness #getfeedback Today we dig into the ‘if-then’ trap of conditional thinking and acting that can leave us with decision fatigue as we try to control all the elements of a situation or decision. We discuss how this trap can manifest in various aspects of life, such as parenting, …
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Episode 10. I’m Upset Because… Tags: #Imupsetbecause #emotions #queuecutting In this episode, we explore the concept of “I am upset because” and the underlying beliefs and judgments that fuel that upset. Listen in as we share different situations and talk about how we can take responsibility to create more space between us and the upset to allow us…
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