Ep. 30 - Barb Breaks Her Silence On Her Silent Retreat
Barb Knows Best
In this week’s episode, Barb is fresh off her silent retreat and gives us the insight we all are yearning to hear! Barb discusses her takeaways, thoughts, and feelings on her recent experience as well as talks us through her history with going on retreats. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at https://kite.link/barb-knows-best. Episode Notes: Retreat – the act of giving up and withdrawing or a time away in a quiet and secluded place where you can relax. Retreats allow for self-observation of personal feelings,...
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Ep. 29 - Making Confident Decisions
Barb Knows Best
In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle discuss the pesky issue of indecision and how they both have worked to overcome it. You’ll hear personal stories and tangible tools to feel more confident and at ease with the decision making process. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at https://kite.link/barb-knows-best. Episode Notes: The root of indecision is fear and not trusting yourself. Connect with yourself. Be aware and mindful of what’s up for you. o If you're stuck in an indecision and you don't know what...
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Ep. 28 - Reframing How We See Regret – Part 2
Barb Knows Best
In part two of this series on regret, Barb and Michelle dive further into the relationship we have with regrets, and give personal life examples of how they reframe regrets. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at https://kite.link/barb-knows-best. Episode Notes: Ask yourself what you truly regret. Determine what matters to you most and take action to move towards them. The Practice of R.A.I.N. o Recognize – Become aware of the emotion that you are feeling. o Allow – Don’t resist the emotion. Let yourself be...
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Ep. 27 - Reframing Regret – Part 1
Barb Knows Best
This week, Barb and Michelle discuss ways to redefine and reframe regret, so that we can find peace, happiness, and acceptance in the present moment. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at . Episode Notes: Regret can be reframed as a teacher, rather than a negative emotion in our lives. You can only make choices with all the information we currently have. When thinking about regrets, try to see how you can work with the present moment, instead of working against it. When we...
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Ep. 26 - Unpacking Perfectionism
Barb Knows Best
In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle unpack their own perfectionistic tendencies and the triggers that come along with being a perfectionist. They also provide tips and tricks for how to break the perfectionism cycle and how to cultivate self-compassion. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at https://kite.link/barb-knows-best. Episode Notes: · Triggers for a perfectionist. o Not wanting to let people down. o Having trouble delegating tasks, because you feel that you are the only person who can get it done correctly. o...
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Ep. 25 - How We Cultivate Inner Peace
Barb Knows Best
This week, Barb and Michelle discuss one of the most important practices we can do for inner peace. Forgiveness is a practice that we often think about extending towards people in our lives who have harmed us, but how often do we extend that same grace to ourselves? In this episode you’ll learn Barb’s practice for self-forgiveness to get you started on your journey. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at https://kite.link/barb-knows-best. Episode Notes: · Self-forgiveness means forgiving ourselves for any...
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Ep. 24 - Our Top Practice for 2022
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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle discuss the #1 trait they are working to cultivate this year. Any guesses what it is? Resilience! We know how hard life has been for all of us lately, so tune in to learn their top five tips for cultivating resilience. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at . Resilience can be learned. Five tips to help you cultivate your resilience: 1. Shift your perspective. a. The practice of asking yourself how to see things...
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Ep. 23 - Q&A with Barb and Michelle
Barb Knows Best
In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle switch it up and answer your questions! We are so grateful to everyone who sent in questions, and we loved answering them! The most hot topic questions are on dealing with narcissists, more on our personal story, and more of our thoughts on managing grief! Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at . Resources Mentioned in Today’s Podcast: Barb’s favorite books Man ‘s Search For Meaning by Vicktor Frankl When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön ...
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Ep. 22 - Our Favorite Self-Care Practice
Barb Knows Best
In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle talk about their favorite self-care practice, setting boundaries. In this conversation, they break down what a boundary is, why it’s so helpful for us to set them, and why this practice is truly the ultimate form of self-care. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at . Episode Notes: Boundaries allow us to have more compassion. Boundaries are not about the other person. They are about self-care and empowering yourself. How do we set boundaries for...
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Ep. 21 - The #1 Habit We are Trying to Break
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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle talk about the #1 habit they are trying to break in their relationships…and it might surprise you! Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at . Episode Notes: The desire we have to change other human beings is natural. A person isn’t going to change unless they truly want to. You can’t love someone out of their mindset or beliefs. People will always do what they want to do, what they feel driven to do and what matters to them. ...
info_outlineIn this week’s episode of the pod, Barb and Michelle discuss the old adage “you are the company that you keep”. Learn how Barb and Michelle think is the best way to cultivate meaningful, aligned relationships as well as being the example for the people in your life.
Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at https://kite.link/barb-knows-best.
Episode Notes:
- Emotional contagion refers to a phenomenon of an automatic adoption of an emotional state of another person. We, as humans, have a natural tendency to mimic the people around us.
- Spend time with people that align with you are. Carefully choose the company you keep as they can influence how you think about yourself and how show up in the world.
- Be mindful of the places you hang out in, in the digital sphere, as it can influence you as much as those around you.
- You have choice. You can determine how you process and interpret the situation.
- Choose people that inspire you. Embrace the habits that you see in other people that will help you be the best version of yourself.
- Instead of modeling perfection, model authenticity. Be exactly who you are and just show up.
Resources Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:
- Emotional Contagion (Studies in Emotion and Social Interaction) by Elaine Hatfield, John T. Cacioppo, Richard L. Rapson
https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Contagion-Studies-Emotion-Interaction/dp/0521449480
- Atlas of the Heart - Brené Brown https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/