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On knowing better

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I’ve always loved the phrase KNOW better, DO better and it’s something I strive for in my personal development efforts. There have been a number of podcasts that have really opened my eyes (my ears???) to some new perspectives that I’d love to share with you if you’re looking for more personal development growth as well.

  1. The Goop podcast. I also highly recommend the mini-docu series they did on Netflix as well. Alternative healing messages, interesting viewpoints on parenting and connection and other non-traditional offerings of living, learning and loving. I never miss an episode and learn something new every time.

2. Nice White Parents. The tale of segregation in New York City public schools. From the creators of my all time favorite Podcast, Serial, this is well-done and entertaining to listen to. Be prepared to think about your own privilege and power when advocating for your children in education. There were times I was walking and listening to this and literally clapping, raising my hallelejuah hands and hearing someone articulate back to me my own frustrations with our current and BROKEN educational system.

3. Unlocking Us by Brene Brown. I’m sure you’ve already heard of this amazing author and shame researcher, but her podcast puts her knowledge (and amazingly soothing voice) into bite size nuggets to absorb the goodness. Loved this particular session with Austin Channing Brown.

4. I Mom So Hard podcast. Because I need a little balance on my walks….want to laugh and listen to two ladies that I want to be friends with? I have loved their youtube/their instagram lives/their live shows and now they have a podcast which is equally laugh out loud hilarious. Check it out!

What are you listening to right now? Any recommendations? Leave them below!

Podcasts I love….

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I do a lot of driving. A lot. Back and forth to work, into/home from volleyball, appointments in Bellingham at least once a week, etc. Also, I hate driving. A lot.

Two things that make this driving a little bit better is how much I love Penelope the Prius (my spaceship car) AND that I can stream my favorite Podcasts through the speakers. Listening to these amazing ladies share inspiring stories, interviews, and general life awesomeness really helps make the drive go a bit quicker and aids in some self-care and balance (especially when the bickering little ones aren’t in the back). These weekly shows help me appreciate the here and now of my simple little life and spread some internet greatness to geek out on when I return home in the evening.

  1. Jess Lively hosts The Lively Show. She publishes two shows a week and have yet to be disappointed with content aimed at generally just improving your life satisfaction. Her guests are always awe-inspiring (hello Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray Love????) and I just love her vibe. I so wish I lived in North Carolina to meet her and become lifetime besties.

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2. Many of my scrappy friends know that I have been following my favorite scrapper/blogger, Elise Joy for 10+ years. Her blog content focuses on general homemaking, small business ventures, and Mommy adventures but her podcast generally focuses on small business and blogging. Even though I am not fully engaged in those two arenas, I love her voice and perspective and usually get inspired to be more creative in my daily live after listening to her podcasts. She just had a beautiful new baby girl, so her show is on repeats, but in my opinion, some of these oldies are the best ones!!IMG_3344 3. Lena Dunham’s new “Women of the Hour” podcast is only 5 episodes long but they are long and so worth a listen. She has a variety of hilarious, but uber intelligent ladies on her show to talk about all things women. Her episode on Friendship had me missing and appreciating so many amazing girlfriends I have in my life and her most recent on the relationship between women and their bodies was thought-provoking to say the least. She also has an email newsletter that I haven’t jumped into yet, but am intrigued to start.IMG_3342Podcasts seem to be the next “blog” phenomenon of the social media world so perhaps I will join that party in oh….about 10 years since that seems to be how “on trend” I am in with regards to social media these days. Do you listen to any podcasts? Please share….I’d love to check them out.