145: Summer Permission Slips: Be Boring, Be Cringe, Be You
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Link to Savor Your Summer: In this episode, Mari kicks off a new "permission slip series" focused on giving yourself permission to make summer (and life) easier and more joyful. She shares her own summer permission slips and crowdsourced suggestions from her social media community to help you reclaim your summer on your own terms. Episode Highlights: Mari's "permission to be boring" approach to meal planning - six meals on rotation all summer to save mental energy for more important things How downsizing her wardrobe by 75% actually created more freedom and easier decision-making...
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144: Lake House Part 2: New Levels, New Devils
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In this episode, Mari continues her lake house dream saga with the exciting conclusion - from finally getting an offer to moving in and experiencing the reality of a decade-long dream coming true. She shares the unexpected challenges that come with achieving major life goals and the lessons learned along the way. Episode Highlights: The strategic moves that led to finally selling their house (double listing and price reduction) Getting "the offer" on their 20th wedding anniversary during a fancy date night in Bellevue Moving day reality: the overwhelming challenge of no garage storage vs....
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143: From Pathetic to Badass: Reframing Your Progress
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In this quick solo episode, Mari shares insights from her recent retreat. She explores how we can "other" successful people and takes a different approach to comparison and personal growth. Mari emphasizes the importance of letting your own progress be "badass" rather than "pathetic" when measured against others' achievements. She encourages listeners to view accomplished people as inspiration rather than comparison points, and to take pride in smaller steps that move them toward their goals. Through personal examples of running and retreat planning, Mari demonstrates how starting small is the...
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142: (Reluctantly) Embracing the Messy Middle
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In this episode, Mari opens up about her family's current journey of buying their dream lake house while facing unexpected challenges selling their current home. Instead of waiting for the perfect ending to share her story, she invites listeners into the "messy middle" of this transition. Episode Highlights: Mari shares her decade-long dream of living on a lake and how it's finally becoming a reality The unexpected approach that led to finding their dream lake house (posting in a community Facebook group!) The surprising "lease to own" opportunity that emerged The challenge of...
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141: Michelle Purta
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Michelle Purta is a marriage coach who helps couples reclaim the love and connection they crave after kids. As a mom of three, she knows firsthand how easy it is for couples to shift from passionate partners to co-parenting roommates. Michelle empowers couples to break free from the stress and frustration of conflict and feeling disconnected by teaching them how to fight in a way that strengthens their connection and reignites their love. Through her coaching, courses, and podcast, she helps couples build their marriage on a strong foundation of friendship, love, and intimacy so they can...
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140: Susan Hyatt
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Susan Hyatt is a Master Certified Life Coach, Bestselling Author, and TEDx Speaker. She’s on a mission to ignite 'Big Yes Energy' in women everywhere. From boosting your bank account to supercharging your self-confidence, from elevating your energy levels to amplifying your joy, Susan is the go-to expert for women who want more. With 17 years of coaching experience under her belt, Susan has guided thousands of women through their personal revolutions. She's a crusader against diet culture and a vocal advocate for closing gaps – in wages, confidence, and yes, even...
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139: Gentry Jones
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Gentry Jones is a powerhouse of resilience, transformation, and straight-up real talk. A sober mom of four boys, former CPA turned life and recovery coach, and social media content creator, she helps people ditch the habits that no longer serve them and build lives that actually feel good—not just look good. Through her Addicted to Quitting podcast, Quitters Club community, and Quit for Life Inner Circle, Gentry empowers others to take control of their health, habits, and happiness. Whether she’s coaching, creating, or keeping up with her wild crew of boys, she’s...
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138: It's Okay to Tolerate Life… While You're Building One You Love
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In this episode, we’re talking about the in-between—the stepping stones on the path to a life you truly adore. Too often, we focus on the big, dreamy end goal and forget that the journey isn’t always linear. Sometimes, we go from barely tolerating life to simply liking it before we ever get to loving it. And that’s okay. Using my own experience of moving through five “stepping stone” homes before reaching my dream house, I explore how embracing each stage—without rushing—can make the process feel more attainable, compassionate, and real. The...
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137: The Courage to Start Again: Pushing Past Fear & Embracing the Restart
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In this episode, we’re talking about the courage to start again—despite the fear, the doubt, and the nagging question, What will people think? Whether it’s getting healthy again, launching something new (or re-launching something old), rekindling intimacy, or even giving marriage therapy another shot, starting over can feel uncomfortable—even embarrassing. But here’s the truth: the fear of failure is nothing compared to the weight of regret. So, let’s push past the hesitation, embrace the fresh start, and remind ourselves that beginning again is never a step back—it’s...
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136: Younger Self
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In this episode, I tap into the wild, fearless energy of my 19-year-old self—the one who defied the rules, chased what she wanted, and made things happen, no matter what. From sneaking off to Vegas for a Jimmy Buffett concert to boldly pursuing dreams, I reflect on what it means to go after our goals with that same relentless spirit. What if we ditched fear, took bold action, and refused to let anything stop us? It’s time to channel that energy—no matter our age—and make things happen. Tune in and get ready to ignite your inner rule-breaker! Join The Crew:
info_outlineGentry Jones is a powerhouse of resilience, transformation, and straight-up real talk. A sober mom of four boys, former CPA turned life and recovery coach, and social media content creator, she helps people ditch the habits that no longer serve them and build lives that actually feel good—not just look good. Through her Addicted to Quitting podcast, Quitters Club community, and Quit for Life Inner Circle, Gentry empowers others to take control of their health, habits, and happiness. Whether she’s coaching, creating, or keeping up with her wild crew of boys, she’s all about making real change sustainable.
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