Watered Grass

How do we find happiness in today's busy world? The trick is showing up for our mental and physical health each and every. In this weekly podcast, we explore how we can care for our mental health each and every day. The grass is greenest where you water it!

S6E17 Ew, I got Corporate Culture in my Coffee 05/09/2021

S6E17 Ew, I got Corporate Culture in my Coffee If you've ever believed that morning routines are to prep us for work, should leave us "productive" or give us an edge, this episode is for you. In today's episode I'll teach you how corporate culture spilled into our morning routines, and the red flags to notice that'll help you reclaim your mornings. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/19035455

S6E16 Mornings Don't Have to Suck 05/02/2021

S6E16 Mornings Don't Have to Suck Mornings get a bad rap. They get associated with waking from much needed sleep, rushing, or heading into productivity mode off the bat. Think about it- when you see a commercial that focuses on mornings, it's two different sides of the spectrum. In this episode, I'll explain why mornings hold so much potential if we shed some of our preconceptions about how terrible they are. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/18938246

S6E15 Showing Up For Ourselves Daily 04/25/2021

S6E15 Showing Up For Ourselves Daily Recovering from the past year and stepping boldly into the process of re-entry doesn't happen with a snap. It happens through the choice to show up and care for our mental and physical needs each and every day. What do I mean and how do we do that? Tune in to today's episode to learn more. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/18851699

S6E14 How to Support Ourselves Through Re-Entry 04/18/2021

S6E14 How to Support Ourselves Through Re-Entry Much like a diver coming back to the surface, it's important for us to monitor our (mental health) vitals as the restrictions start to lift. What would feel supportive and nurturing as we start to take steps back toward life as we knew it? I'll give you some guiding questions to answer that for yourself in today's episode. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/18755036

S6E13: What is a Social Calendar?? 04/11/2021

S6E13: What is a Social Calendar?? As restrictions lift, the invitations to connect and socialize are going to start coming in. While incredibly exciting, it's important to consider what feels best to say yes to as it becomes safer to spend time with others. In today's episodes, I'll throw out some guiding questions to make the decisions easier, and will also share the 3 types of boundaries that can help us prioritize our physical and mental health. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/18679550

S63E12: Preparing for Re-Entry 04/04/2021

S63E12: Preparing for Re-Entry Vaccines are rolling out, restrictions are being lifted slowly but surely. These steps towards normalcy are super exciting! What do we want to do first when we have fewer worries about safety, and how can we do it in a way that still takes care of our physical and mental health? In today's episode, I'll share a way we can answer that question for ourselves. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/18581843

S6E11: Like Drinking from a Fire Hose 03/28/2021

S6E11: Like Drinking from a Fire Hose TW: Grief, death, loss /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/18335435

S6E10 Nearly 1 in 3 Women 03/21/2021

S6E10 Nearly 1 in 3 Women TW: miscarriage, grief, loss. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/18260213

S6E9 Dating in the Time of COVID 03/14/2021

S6E9 Dating in the Time of COVID In order for us to meet Abby and Steve, first they had to meet. In today's episode, we'll get to know how a couple came to be despite the hurtles of social distancing. Dating during a pandemic takes a bit of creativity, and we'll learn how it all went down for this pairing. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/18123926

S6E8 Music As Medicine 03/07/2021

S6E8 Music As Medicine Meet Joan Alyvia of Joan and the Roses, a musician who had big performance plans at the start of 2020 that took a turn when the pandemic led to venue closures. In today's episode, Joan shares how music not only helped her to work through these challenging times, but also helped her to give back and support others during the social justice movements of the summer. Tune into today's episode to learn more /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/17972336

S6E7 Lessons in Remote Learning 02/28/2021

S6E7 Lessons in Remote Learning Distance learning was not a term in public education until March 2020, and then over the course of a weekend it became the norm. In today's episode, hear from teachers at varying grade levels about their experiences being thrust into remote instruction- including how they stayed connected to students and cared for themselves during this shift. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/17791124

S6E6 Stop Calling Me Superwoman 02/21/2021

S6E6 Stop Calling Me Superwoman The shift to working and learning from home was a change for many of us, but especially for parents. Meet Janelle, a life coach and licensed social worker who suddenly was attending graduate school online while her two young children suddenly learned from home. Janelle took it as an opportunity to assess where her priorities lie, and to reframe expectations in order to find more balance. Tune into today’s episode to learn more! /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/17788535

S6E5: The Business Pivot 02/14/2021

S6E5: The Business Pivot Like many of us, Shannon Moyer- Szememyei entered 2020 with dreams about where that year would take her. Having just opened a brick-and-mortar counseling practice, the shut down threw her plans for a loop as she had to figure out how to adjust her business and practice. Learning to navigate a career from home while sharing space with her family, as well as how to navigate the emotional experience of the pandemic, Shannon shares her story and take-aways in today's episode. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/17626037

S6E4 Creating Resilience 02/07/2021

S6E4 Creating Resilience For many of us, the time at home during the pandemic forced us to take a look in the mirror. In this week's episode, meet Kat Jordan. On the heels of a marriage ending and while going through the grief cycle, Kat had to learn how to navigate a global health crisis. Being a mental health worker did not make her immune to the impact of the shut down, but it did give her some tools to use to get herself through all of the changes that happened to her life in 2020. Tune in to learn more. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/17596451

S6E3: Love is Patient 01/31/2021

S6E3: Love is Patient 2020 gave us a lot of new vocabulary: social-distancing, mask etiquette, and self-quarantining probably weren't things we used often before then. It also gave us a new relationship status: corona bride. Health precautions and limits on gathering threw curveballs at those planning to marry in 2020. In this episode, we'll meet Bianca Hock and hear her story of wedding planning during the most unpredictable times, and how this led to learning lessons in emotional support with her fiancé. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/17593376

S6E2 Going the Distance 01/24/2021

S6E2 Going the Distance Meet Kate and Dakota. Their long-distance relationship faced a big decision in the face of the pandemic: maintain that distance with an unclear end time, or move in together. All in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, this couple went from long distance, to cohabitating, to distanced again, and finally a big change to their status at the end of 2020. Tune in to hear their shared and individual stories in today's episode! /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/17488835

S6E1: Presenting the Pandemic Stories 01/17/2021

S6E1: Presenting the Pandemic Stories The pandemic took away many of our tried-and-true strategies in order to maintain safety. So how do we keep bouncing back? In this season of the show, I'm sharing the stories of individuals who have overcome unforeseen obstacles during these trying times. We'll explore their personal experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, and what kept them afloat when faced with challenge. Learn what to expect from this season in today's episode! /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/17488682

S5E15 How Ignoring My Body Landed Me on a C-Pap 12/06/2020

S5E15 How Ignoring My Body Landed Me on a C-Pap If we don't hear the little cues from our bodies, the messages get bigger and bigger. I missed signs from my body that I was overstressed and not caring for myself- and it led to a message I couldn't ignore. In today's episode learn the small signs I missed, the messages that had me ignoring my body cues, how it had me literally asleep at the wheel, and then what helped me tune into my body. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/17079896

S5E14 Whose Voice Is This Anyways? 11/29/2020

S5E14 Whose Voice Is This Anyways? Sleepy, hungry, thirsty, achy, energized, tense- we're not talking Snow White, we're talking the memos our bodies try to send us all day. There are lots of reasons that we struggle to understand the communication our bodies are giving us, even if it's where we reside. In this episode, I break down some guiding questions to help us understand why we're ignoring our body's requests, so that we can start to be better listeners. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/16982141

S5E13 Why I Chose Gratitude Over Toxic Positivity 11/15/2020

S5E13 Why I Chose Gratitude Over Toxic Positivity Positivity and optimism are incredibly helpful to our mental and physical health, but there is such a thing as taking it too far. Toxic positivity can impact our ability to grow and heal. In this week's episode, learn why a gratitude practice makes more sense for truly changing our mindsets. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/16815836

S5E12: Tips for Empaths & HSPs to Navigate the Holidays 11/01/2020

S5E12: Tips for Empaths & HSPs to Navigate the Holidays Have you ever found yourself stressed, exhausted, or overwhelmed by the holidays? In our environments and our social calendars, there are lots of sneaky energy drains for empaths and highly sensitive people during the holiday season. If we know what to look out for, we can have a plan to make the most of this celebratory season! I'll give you a heads up in this episode. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/16638323

S5E11: Common Empath/HSP Triggers and 3 Tips to Recover 10/25/2020

S5E11: Common Empath/HSP Triggers and 3 Tips to Recover In order to live our happiest and healthiest lives, we first have to know what's triggering our stress responses. Sometimes, it's not as obvious- especially if your superpowers include heightened sensitivity. In today's episode, I'll break down some of the most common triggers for Empaths and Highly Sensitive People. Stay tuned through the end of the episode, where I'll share 3 of my favorite tips for navigating around Empath/HSP triggers. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/16530872

S5E10: How Identifying as an Empath/HSP Changed My Mental Health 10/18/2020

S5E10: How Identifying as an Empath/HSP Changed My Mental Health A great quote Brene Brown posted this week said "Caution: If you trade in your authenticity for being liked, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief." This perfectly summarizes the experience of hiding and misunderstanding my Empath/HSP tendencies. In this week's episode, I'll share my story of learning and accepting this part of my identity, and how that impacted my anxiety, depression, and eating disorder. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/16448318

S5E9 How to Know if You're an Empath or HSP 10/11/2020

S5E9 How to Know if You're an Empath or HSP Here on Watered Grass, we've explored areas of identity and personality that influence our self-care practices. Sensitivity is a superpower that makes us rock stars for empathy, creating change, and being helpers to ourselves and others. Some of us are more tuned in to the energy of others- but what defines an empath or a highly sensitive person? Tune in to today's episode to find out. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/16356056

S5E8 How to Slow Down When Life Picks Up the Pace 10/04/2020

S5E8 How to Slow Down When Life Picks Up the Pace We've all gotten pulled along by the pace of life at some time or another. Our calendars and to-do lists full, we can start to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted. I used to fall victim to this regularly, until I learned 3 questions to ask myself to slow down and focus on what matters. Tune into today's episode to learn what they are! /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/16236794

S5E7: How I learned to trust my body and release my to-do list 09/13/2020

S5E7: How I learned to trust my body and release my to-do list As someone 1.5 years into Eating Disorder Recovery, my relationship with my body has historically been one of distrust and frustration. I also struggle with anxiety, and that anxiety pushes me be productive and efficient at all times. Learning about menstrual health helped me find more ease with both of these things. Learn how in today's episode. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/15989999

S5E6: What Mental Health and Menstrual Health Have in Common 09/06/2020

S5E6: What Mental Health and Menstrual Health Have in Common You may be curious why this podcast, which is about self-care and mental health, has had so much talk about menstrual health. The mental and menstrual health have A LOT in common, and much of it has to do with the backstories and how they're taught to us! Tune in to learn more. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/15903260

S5E5: Back to School Special- Classes vs. Coaching 08/30/2020

S5E5: Back to School Special- Classes vs. Coaching In the wellness world, there are tons of catch phrases. Masterclass, coaching, and workshops can all sound like they deliver the same thing, but each experience is a little different. So what's the difference, and how do we decide? It's all a matter of our personality and commitment-style. Tune into this episode to learn what's the best fit for you. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/15795710

S5E4: Taking the Rigidity Out of Routine 08/23/2020

S5E4: Taking the Rigidity Out of Routine The word "routine" might bring up words like repetitive, boring, or even specific things we "have" to do. What if we started to look at it differently? Routines can be the first step to more time freedom and stress relief. Tune in to hear the ideas submitted on Instagram of what routines make us think of, and I'll give you ways to reframe each to feel fun and freeing. /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/15703589

S5E3 You Don't Have to Take it From Me 08/16/2020

S5E3 You Don't Have to Take it From Me Restful, rejuvenating sleep is as much a physical game as it is a mental one. In my group coaching program, Nourishing Nights, we tackle both! In this week's episode, four of my clients share their biggest takeaways and shifts that have happened since joining this 6-week program. Hint: it was way more than just better rest. Tune in to learn more! /episode/index/show/wateredgrass/id/15573500

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