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5 Ways to Tangibly Show-up for Others When They’re Hurting [Ep 109]
The Connected Mom Life
When our friends experience something hard we want to show up for them. But figuring out how to do that can sometimes feel confusing and even a little overwhelming. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 ways to show up for friends when they’re hurting so they can truly feel your love, care, and support as they grieve. SHOWNOTES: Episode Mentions: Kate Bowler's Book: CONNECTION CONUNDRUMS: Pursuing IRL friendship can sometimes be confusing, challenging, and uncertain. So, every other week on this show I want to address the ups and downs our community is experiencing. You can send me your...
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Ep 108: A Framework for Friendship (Who Knew!?) with Alex Alexander
The Connected Mom Life
Part of why friendship in adulthood can feel so tricky is because we don’t have any shared language to discuss what might be happening in (and to) our relationships as we navigate different seasons of life. In this episode, I’m joined by Alex Alexander, who is sharing with us a framework she has designed to give us exactly what we’ve been missing in our adult friendships: a clear way to think about and experience them so we can stop overthinking and assigning untrue stories, and start enjoying more of the authentic, life-giving connections we crave. SHOWNOTES: Connect with Alex:...
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107: Planning a Personal Retreat
The Connected Mom Life
I recently carved out time for a personal retreat. And it was AMAZING. In this episode, I’m going to share the 5 questions I used to help guide me in planning it, how it actually played out, and what I will do differently next time (because, YES there will definitely be a next time!) SHOWNOTES: EPISODE MENTIONS: CONNECTION CONUNDRUMS: Pursuing IRL friendship can sometimes be confusing, challenging, and uncertain. So, every other week on this show I want to address the ups and downs our community is experiencing. You can send me your questions or sticky situations and I'll...
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106 - A Simple Strategy to “Break-in” to Almost Any Conversation
The Connected Mom Life
Ever feel awkward trying to break into a conversation – especially when it feels like everyone around you already knows each other? It’s definitely an intimidating feeling to try and join (or start!) a conversation from scratch. So, in this episode, I’m going to share a simple strategy I use in almost every scenario that gets me quickly plugged with minimal awkwardness. SHOWNOTES: CONNECTION CONUNDRUMS: Pursuing IRL friendship can sometimes be confusing, challenging, and uncertain. So, every other week on this show I want to address the ups and downs our community is experiencing....
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My Goals + Word of the Year [2024]
The Connected Mom Life
My goal setting process seems to evolve every year and this year is no exception. In this episode I’m sharing how I approached goal setting this year, the prompts I used to surface what to focus on in 2024, and how I came to my word of the year. If you enjoy a good behind-the-scenes look at what someone else is leaning into (and out of!) in any given season, this one is for you. SHOWNOTES: Mentions + Other Relevant Episodes >> 10 Things to Tell You Podcast with Laura Tremaine The Next Right Thing with Emily P Freeman FRIENDSHIP AUDIT WORKSHOP | Wednesday, January 17thJoin us...
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104 - "I Keep Showing Up, But It's Not Working"
The Connected Mom Life
Ever feel like your efforts to make new friends are going nowhere, despite showing up in all the right places? In this episode we’ll unpack this oh-so-common frustration and explore why your efforts might not be getting you the connections you’re craving – and what small shifts you can make to start seeing some traction in your friendships. SHOWNOTES: Other Relevant Episodes >> FRIENDSHIP AUDIT WORKSHOP | Wednesday, January 17thJoin us for this live workshop and get clear on who is filling you up, who is draining you, and who you might be missing in your circle so you can...
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103 - Vision Boards for Skeptics with Maria Maldonado Smith
The Connected Mom Life
It’s me. I’m the skeptic. After trying vision boards in the past, I had pretty much written them off as not for me. But recently, I’d seen some goal setting research that led me to think I should give them one more shot. But before I did, I wanted to talk to vision imagery expert, Maria Maldanado Smith about how I might approach it differently this time. If you’ve been on the fence about incorporating vision boarding into your goal setting process, this episode is a must listen. SHOWNOTES: CONNECT with Maria >> FRIENDSHIP AUDIT WORKSHOP | Wednesday, January 17thJoin us...
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A State of the Pod: What to Expect Here in 2024
The Connected Mom Life
New episodes of the podcast will be back TOMORROW! You might notice a few changes though, so I wanted to pop in quickly and give you a quick run-down on what to expect! SHOWNOTES: EPISODE MENTIONS: (...and enjoy coffee on me!) CONNECTION CONUNDRUMS: Pursuing IRL friendship can sometimes be confusing, challenging, and uncertain. So, every other week on this show I want to address the ups and downs our community is experiencing. You can send me your questions or sticky situations and I'll respond to them in a future episode with some ideas and encouragement. Share Your Sticky...
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5 Reflection Questions for the End of the Year [REPLAY]
The Connected Mom Life
It’s that weird week between Christmas and New Year’s where time has no meaning and I'm not really even sure what day it is. This is also one of my favorite weeks to sneak away for an hour and enjoy some hot coffee, quiet, and do some good old reflection. So in this episode, I’m sharing the 5 reflection questions I ask myself at the end of the year to gain perspective on how I showed up in really meaningful ways for my people and myself this year (and how you did too!) SHOWNOTES: LET’S CONNECT! Instagram Join our FRIENDSHIP + CONNECTION SUPPORT ⤵️ Take the Quiz: FREE...
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My Favorite Gifts to Give [REPLAY]
The Connected Mom Life
With the holidays around the corner, I wanted to share my favorite gifts to give to all the people in my life – from neighbors, to coworkers, to teachers, to party hosts, to close family and friends. Listen in to gain inspiration for gift-giving ideas that are consumable, functional, personal, and can fit any budget! SHOWNOTES: LET’S CONNECT! Instagram Join our FRIENDSHIP + CONNECTION SUPPORT ⤵️ Take the Quiz: FREE Guide: FREE Template: Community + Mentorship Support: Courses: +
info_outlineIt’s that weird week between Christmas and New Year’s where time has no meaning and I'm not really even sure what day it is. This is also one of my favorite weeks to sneak away for an hour and enjoy some hot coffee, quiet, and do some good old reflection. So in this episode, I’m sharing the 5 reflection questions I ask myself at the end of the year to gain perspective on how I showed up in really meaningful ways for my people and myself this year (and how you did too!)
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