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Joyful Hostess is on a mission to teach women to let go of perfection and bring out their own inner joyful hostess. Mara believes when women feel good and confident about hosting more gatherings, that means more celebrations and that means more JOY! To Joyful Hostess wants to support you on your journey, and has a LOT of resources to make it easy. They’ve got everything from books to digital done-for-you party kits, an online Joyful Hostess Academy, a YouTube Channel, blog with recipes, tips and ideas; all to help you level up their hosting game.Bringing the joy back to hosting, one party at a time. Mara is the founder of Joyful Hostess and entertaining is in her blood. Mara grew up in a family that hosted everything from big holiday gatherings to impromptu Sunday dinners to lively cocktail parties, and she loved every second of it. She's carried on those traditions with her own family because she believes inviting people to gather is an act of love. Mara has a talent in finding the joy in connecting and letting go of preconceived ideas of "perfection" especially when it comes to entertaining at home.In this episode, Mara talks to us about the joy of hosting and making sure perfection doesn't distract from making the most of your gathering and the reason you put together the party in the first place. There are some marvelous stories along the way and Mara shares some valuable tips and tricks. It's a worthwhile conversation. We hope you join us!Best ways to find Mara-Website: joyfulhostess.comInstagram: @joyfulhostessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoyfulHostessParty Planner Keepsake: https://joyfulhostess.com/party-planner/We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!

Lori Mitchell has always been a deep listener and empath.  People seem to easily open up to her and find ease and freedom in her presence.  With encouragement from her parents, she joined the teaching profession immediately out of college and learned quickly how to reach struggling students academically, behaviourally, and emotionally. Creating interventional support for disadvantaged students became her passion.After the loss of her younger brother, Lori’s ability to create a safe environment for students to be accepted as they are, and in turn flourish, only grew.  She not only understood trauma, she had lived it.  When Lori met her soon-to-be husband, her spark for adventure and enthusiasm for life reignited.  They welcomed two boys into the world while stationed in Belgium.  They settled in Washington state after her husband retired from Army Active Duty in 2017.  The following fall, he died.  Since then, Lori has been solo-parenting two wonderfully active, fiercely independent, grieving children.  Lori’s depth of knowledge in child development and intervention has allowed her the insight to help her children find positive ways to express grief, cope with separation anxiety, and to feel safe and loved.  With her children’s needs and her own energetic capacity in mind, Lori began to reinvent her life.  She turned toward work that allowed for flexibility in schedule and workload.   She works as a Certified Digital Marketer, and now, Grief Coach.  Earning her Grief Coach and B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Facilitator Certification through the Confident Grief Coaching program has allowed her to realign her work with her passion for helping teens, children, and their parents. Hear more about Lori’s experiences and perspective on the Embracing Grief podcast, which she co-hosts.Lori sees herself as a compassionate guide for moms who are living with layered and complicated loss while raising their children solo. Find Lori: Podcast: Embracing Grief Podcast-https://embracinggrief.buzzsprout.comStay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on Instagram: @The.Grit.Show or Shawna @ShawnaPodcastsGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here  bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!

Did you know the search term “How to focus at work” increased 300% in 2020? You may not have, I know I didn’t, but learning it probably didn't surprise you either. That is why our conversation today is so relevant. Marcey Rader has embraced philosophies and forged a path to increase focus and decrease distraction. She’s skilled at accepting things as they are, especially when it comes to technoloy and the ways it both helps and hinders our lives, and has some great solutions. I think you really connect with her concept around guardrails. She’s full of practical and actionable advice that can really help you best manage your time, technology, and energy. Marcey Rader believes that health powers productivity. She is a multi-certified health and productivity expert, a three-time author, has spoken on five continents, and is one of 800 speakers worldwide with the distinguished Certified Professional Speaker® designation. As the founder of RaderCo, Marcey helps executives, teams, and individuals banish burnout, keep good people, and move forward through practical, tailored tools, healthy, sustainable habits, and coaching accountability. Sought-after by Fortune 100 companies and others, she’s spoken for tens of thousands of people worldwide – from North Dakota to Dubai to Tokyo. As an award-winning speaker, she trains her audiences to maximize their energy, conquer the calendar, master tasks, and extinguish their email. She's your key to change your career, team, or organization one habit at a time.Connect with Marcey Rader:www.helloraderco.com Powered Path Playbookwww.linkedin.com/in/marceyraderMarcey on YouTubeThings we mentioned The Power of Less  by Leo Babauta Freedom App- https://freedom.to Co-working spacesVida in Portland, Oregon & Raleigh Founded, North CarolinaWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!

What is your relationship like with money? Do you treat yourself or feel guilty about it? Shelley talks about money belief systems growing up and how it's challenging to create new ones as an adult. We talk about balancing it all out (especially during the holidays) and treating yourself because you absolutely deserve it, while still noting the importance of a budget.Your Purpose Success and Confidence Coach Shelley Meche’tte is a Certified Life Purpose Coach, Int’l Speaker and Best-Selling Author. Shelley Meche’tte is extremely passionate and dedicated to the empowerment of busy stay-at-home-moms. She is the founder of the women’s organization, The PowHERful Woman. She helps women break-free from the frustrations of living a “same thing…different day” life-to unleashing their unstoppable and authentic happiness by discovering and pursuing their dreams in confidence. Some of her features include CBS, NBC, ABC, The CW, Yahoo, Bustle, Bakersfield News, Out Loud with Claudia Jordan, Peace of Mind with Taraji P. Henson, ShondaLand and more. Shelley is the author of the books “70 Days of Happy” and “PowHER Minds”. She’s also a Best Selling co-author of the book “Women Inspiring Nations.” Shelley Meche’tte is an ordained minister who's been married since 2002 and is the mother of two amazing Legacies (daughters).In this episode, Shelley has creative tips on sticking to your budget around the holidays (um… delegate!), managing it all as a mother, and not losing yourself in the process. Thank you for being a part of our community.Episode Timeline: 02:27 Money Mindset and where it comes from 04:08 Sew the holes in your undies, or learn to treat yourself?12:30 Financial responsibility and balance17:14 Stuck in our mindset - budgets and perfectionism22:32 Focus on Making Memories26:19 Strategies around gift giving 40:00 Self Care Spotlight - Holiday Self Care47:15 Shelley’s Free Guide - 5 Ways to Rediscover YOU After MotherhoodConnect with Shelley www.ShelleyMechette.comInstagram  FacebookBooks: https://shelleymechette.com/author/We also mentioned Shelley’s Free Guide: PowHERful Purpose - 5 Ways to Rediscover YOU After MotherhoodWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!

Is there something that you want in your life? Something that you wish you had room for? What might you let go of to invite that in? Gratitude and Regret are two very different emotions and today Shawna shares how gratitude may be the key to letting go; and that sometimes letting go starts with letting go of regret. This week we are revisiting the one-on-one style of Thursday Thoughts- but on a Tuesday with the longer length of our Tuesday episodes. Let us know what you think!Other podcast episodes referenced in this podcast:TT The Power of Being Thankful -10TT Bucket Lists -04Breakthroughs & Breathwork w/Benedict Beaumont -21Looking for Purpose? First Find Stillness w/Parm Saggu -16Reflect, Learn, Grow; Shifts in Purpose and the Importance of Connection w/Billy Lahr -19TT To Do Lists- Friend or Foe? -08TT Cherry Blossoms, Epigenetics, & the Legacy of Trauma -06Other topics of interest mentioned in this episode:No Shave November/MovemberNational Novel Writing Month - NaNoWriMoGratitude Outloud! Campaign on Instagram Accounts to follow:Authentic Connections Network- @37by27Author Express Podcast- @authorexpresspodcastShawna Rodrigues (your host!)- @ShawnaPodcastsThe Grit Show- @The.Grit.ShowAbout Shawna Rodrigues -Shawna Rodrigues is the city girl next door who is a connoisseur of apple cider doughnuts, the perfect peach, the right balance of vanilla in a London Fog, and beach sand the perfect density for long walks. An author, coach, and consultant, Shawna spent the first two decades of her career supporting children, families, and communities as a therapist, specialist, and director in the private and public sectors. Her impact and depth of dedication prompted the alumni association at Boston University to acknowledge her accomplishments with an award for “Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Social Work.”In 2022 she found her calling in podcasting when she launched The Grit Show (www.TheGritShow.com); a podcast for theWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid We’d love for you to show your support and gratitude for The Grit Show-https://podcast.thegritshow.com/supportReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!

Have you ever given much thought to breath? It’s something you do every second of every day, but not something we give much thought. In today’s conversation we get to learn about the transformative power of breath. How accessible it is and how useful a tool it can be. Today’s guest is Benedict Beaumont, a Breathwork Facilitator, Yoga Teacher, and founder of the Breathing Space School of Breathwork. We get to hear some interesting stories from Ben’s path to get him where he is today including where things needed to shift and allow for a breakthrough.We also made time for breathwork which Ben describes as “...an extraordinary, extraordinary, transformational experience… I call it therapy for those people who don't wanna talk about their problems or meditation for those people who can't meditate.” Breathing Space has regular facilitator trainings and the one led by Ben starts November 14th, so your opportunity to sign up, is now. There's more about this toward the end of the episode.Before he discovered Breathwork, Ben was mostly a high school teacher in the South Coast of England, sometimes a chef and chalet manager in the French Alps, occasionally a writer and always an adventurer. He now lives in Canada with his wife and young daughter.Episode Timeline: 01:39   Simple Breathwork Technique to start any interaction04:06 Getting to know Ben and his early career in teaching10:48   A Planned Breakdown and Breakthrough- Motorbike & India 15:10    Was his life’s work complete? Staring down death…19:50   Wishes on top of Everest & what he found there22:01   The path to breathwork23:34  Explanation of Conscious Breathwork24:12   Conscious Breathwork30:46 Discussing what came up for Shawna during Conscious Breathwork41:28   Self Care Spotlight - Secret Breathwork Technique - Coherence Breathing46:56  Breathwork Explorers Club Membership49:25 Christina’s Review of The Grit ShowConnect with Benedictwww.MakeSomeBreathingSpace.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/MakeSomeBreathingSpaceFB: https://www.facebook.com/makesomebreathingspaceBook- A Last Chance Powerdrive - https://amzn.to/3UzWvjp Facilitator TrainingBreathwork Explorers Club Membership  - GRIT50 for 50% offStay Connected to The Grit ShowFollow us on Instagram: @The.Grit.Show or Shawna @ShawnaPodcastsGrab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comYou can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here  bit.ly/TGSMermaidReally love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!

As we age, it's hard to think of it as just a number. Many women feel less valued and a little invisible. Dr. Robin Miller heard this from her patients and wrote the book “Invisible or Invincible: Your Choice” in response. She wants to empower women to take control of their health and aging and be seen. From hormones to gut health (yes, all comes down to poop) to integrating exercise and joy, we touch on a lot of relevant topics. Dr. Robin Miller, an established author (The Smart Woman’s Guide to Midlife and Beyond, Kids Ask the Doctor, and Healed: Health and Wellness for the 21st Century), gave us an exciting advanced glimpse at her latest book, “Invisible or Invincible: Your Choice”. She has gathered the knowledge, insights and information offered in this book over the course of 33 years of treating patients using the principles of integrative medicine and personal experience. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, she trained with Andrew Weil as an Integrative Medicine Fellow at University of Arizona. She is currently Medical Director of Triune Integrative Medicine, a highly innovative, consultative integrative medicine company in Medford, Oregon. She serves as an Executive Advisory Board member for Sharecare, an interactive health and wellness website founded in conjunction with Oprah and Jeff Arnold (Creator of WebMD). Robin is also a medical reporter and a regular correspondent for KOBI-TV NBC5.She writes a regular column for the Grants Pass Courier and can be heard on Jefferson Public Radio on her show, Doctor to Doctor. She lives in southern Oregon with her husband and in her free time when she isn’t dancing, she tends to the vineyard they own together known as Peter William Vineyard.In this episode, Robin talks to us about the importance of gut health in overall health and immunity, the impact of a good diet, and the importance of exercise. Thank you for being a part of our community.Connect with Dr. Robin MillerFacebook - DocRobinMiller Twitter - RMillerMD Website - triunemed.comDr. Robin’s books**Invisible or Invincible: Your Choice** https://bookshop.org/a/Kids Ask The Doctor https://amzn.to/3DOdR6IThe Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife and Beyond https://amzn.to/3SRXeeG Healed! Health & Wellness for the 21st Century https://amzn.to/3NqeqHe We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!

Do you know what it feels like to be living in your purpose? Sometimes how you express your purpose in life can shift, especially as you age. Our guest today talked about feeling burnt out and feeling unappreciated in a career that met his definition of purpose and his way of adding value for years. So what happens when it is time to shift? You can hear the excitement and energy in his voice when he explains he started his podcast because he, “…wanted to create a platform that gave space to people who wanted to share their expertise and their life experiences in order to help people navigate the complexities and possibilities of life's second half.” We also touch on the challenges of talking about Mental Health for men, the importance of social connection and much more. Our guest, Billy Lahr, had a lot to share. He is the host of The Mindful Midlife Crisis, a podcast for people navigating the complexities and possibilities of life’s second half. Billy spent 21 years as an educator, noting a lack of job satisfaction and budding mental health concerns during the last half of his career. In 2021, Billy left his job as dean of students to travel the world in search of more meaningful life experiences. While in Korea, Billy’s path in life became crystal clear to him, and as a result, he co-created Reflect. Learn. Grow. to help others develop an awareness of thoughts and behaviors through self-reflection to cultivate a more purpose-filled life. During this episode, we will learn more about the Reflect. Learn. Grow. program, and some of what led Billy to start this program and his project. We also touch on the Five Love Languages, and much more. Thank you for being part of our community and joining us for today’s conversation! Connect with BillyPodcast: https://mindfulmidlifecrisis.buzzsprout.com/Website: www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com IG: @mindful_midlife_crisis; Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!

What do you think of when I say scrappy rough draft? Perhaps a paper you had to write in high school or, for some of our braver souls, a book you started writing?Today we chatted with a USA Today bestseller who published her first book on the eve of turning 50. As part of her repertoire, she has a book for authors on Mindset entitled Scrappy First Draft. In today’s conversation, we applied this way of thinking to even more things, including our careers and the way we look at improving our lives. We even touch on skill-stacking, which is a fun concept that I think some of you will appreciate. If you are a writer, especially an aspiring romance novelist, hold out to the end for a special code for discounts on a great program Donna has available to you.Donna Barker has spent most of her 30-year career as a self-employed communications expert, supporting progressive, not-for-profit organizations in Canada. As a small business mentor on contract with Canada’s largest credit union, Donna coached dozens of aspiring entrepreneurs, helping them write business plans and cash flow projections to attain small business loans. As her alter ego, Danika Bloom, she’s a USA Today bestselling romance author of spicy romantic comedies. Today, she blends her communications and business backgrounds with her passion for working with romance authors. Author Ever After is Danika’s online community that helps other romance authors turn their writing hobby into an income-generating business, creating happily ever afters.Episode timeline:[00:03:04] - Why do romance authors use Pen Names?[00:07:25] - Starting the journey- The first novel[00:07:51] - Writing from the scar and not the wound[00:19:07] - 21 Day Challenge for Romance Writers Called Spark Your Romance[00:20:12] - Scrappy First Drafts and how it applies to Life[00:25:00] - Stacking our Skills to find our Superpowers[00:27:10] - Self Care Spotlight[00:31:42] - Grit Wit - What you can take away from the show[00:34:07] - How to find Donna/Danika & discount for Spark Your Romance just for listenersConnect with Donna Barker:Website: https://www.donnabarker.com/Her books: Scrappy rough draft: Use science to strategically motivate yourself and finish writing your book -https://amzn.to/3CHpavQ Connect with Author Danika Bloom:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordanikabloom Her books: Mother Teresa’s Advice for Jilted lover - We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!

“It isn't in the moderation, the reduction, the elimination of these characteristics, it's in the amplification of them that we find success. And that's one of the lessons that we just do not hear.” - David RendallDavid Rendall inspires others to see value in what others may cast off as a weakness. To recognize what makes them unique and flaunt it as a strength.During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, the Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm.Prior to becoming a Certified Speaking Professional, he was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive.In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons.David has a Doctor of Management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, The Freak Factor, The Freak Factor for Kids, and Pink Goldfish 2.0.It was an amazing conversation with David and here are some highlights:How strengths and weaknesses connect How everything shifts when you amplify your weaknesses and see them as strengths The importance of realigning with yourself—and this starts at self-awarenessConnect with David:Website: https://www.drendall.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daverendall/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daverendall His books:The Four Factors of Effective Leadership - https://amzn.to/3CzH6JGPink Goldfish 2.0 - https://bookshop.org/a/The Freak Factor - https://bookshop.org/a/The Freak Factor for Kids - https://amzn.to/3CyHfxiThe Freak Factor for Kids on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhdleqd93UI We also mentioned an assessment at the end. You can check it out here. We'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!