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Playing Small Is Keeping You Overwhelmed: A New Approach to Goals and Growth (Listener Favorite with Julie Boll) | Ep. 258 28:21

2d ago28:21

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What if playing small is the very thing keeping you overwhelmed? In this powerful conversation with leadership coach and facilitator, Julie Boll, we unpack what happens when women shrink their goals to stay safe, say yes to too much, and call it balance. Julie shares her journey from nonprofit executive to entrepreneur—and how learning to trust her…

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When You're Feeling Broken by Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation 9:01

3d ago9:01

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Having one of those days where caregiving, parenting, and everything else feels like too much? You’re not breaking—you’re stretching. And that tension you feel? It’s not proof of failure. It’s proof of growth. In this short but powerful mindfulness reset, you’ll be guided back to your center with an affirmation that reminds you of your strength. Ev…

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An $11 request 2:10

4d ago2:10

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If you'd like to participate in this year's #Kellen11 I'd love to invite you to: 1. Donate $11 to a cause that means a lot to you (if it's a platform that you use hashtags the hashtag we always use is #Kellen11) 2. Send me a message to let me know where you donated. Connect: [email protected] Instagram & Tik Tok: @moneymindfulmoms…

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Behind the Strong Mom Mask 16:39

5d ago16:39

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Halloween may come once a year, but for many moms, the masks don’t come off when October ends. In this heartfelt episode, Licensed Therapist and Mom Coach Vanessa De Jesus Guzman explores the invisible emotional masks high-achieving mothers wear - the ones that hide exhaustion, guilt, and vulnerability behind a smile. Through personal reflection an…

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Rebuilding Belief in Yourself: How to Strengthen Self-Efficacy and Follow Through on Your Goals | Ep. 257 20:45

4d ago20:45

20:45

Ever set a goal and thought, Can I actually do this? You plan, you prepare, but somewhere between the excitement and execution, that quiet self-doubt sneaks in. In this episode, I break down what self-efficacy really is—your belief in your ability to make things happen—and why so many high-achieving women struggle with it. I share with you the four…

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298. The Excuses Keeping You Stuck (And How To Break Free) 36:15

4d ago36:15

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The Excuses Keeping You Stuck (And How To Break Free) What's really holding you back from the changes you want to make in your life? If you're like most moms I coach, you probably know what you'd love to do differently, but your brain keeps handing you reasons it can't happen yet. In this episode, I'm calling out the most common excuses we use (yes…

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128 | You're Not Breaking—You're Expanding: The Hidden Gifts of the Sandwich Generation 13:09

6d ago13:09

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Feel like sandwich generation caregiving is stretching you to the point of snapping? What if that stretched, overwhelmed feeling isn't you breaking—it's you expanding? In this powerful episode, you’ll reframe the chaos of caregiving not as damage, but as growth. You’ll discover how the very season that’s testing you is also strengthening you in une…

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Leading with Love: How Radical Compassion Transforms Leadership with Marcel Schwantes | Ep. 256 29:07

9d ago29:07

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I’ve been sitting with this question lately. Does this increase your capacity to love? In today’s episode, I’m joined by global leadership expert and author Marcel Schwantes, whose new book Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kickass Boss is changing the way we think about leadership. We talk about what it really means to lead with love…

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You’re More Than Just a Caregiver—Reset Affirmation for Moms in the Sandwich Generation 10:57

10d ago10:57

10:57

Having one of those days where you don’t even recognize yourself anymore? When caregiving, parenting, and working all collide, it’s easy to forget there’s a you beneath all the demands. This short mindfulness reset is your space to pause, breathe, and remember who you are—beyond the roles you carry. In just a few minutes, you’ll reconnect with the …

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161. LIVE WORKSHOP: How to decide what sinking funds your family needs, AND how to make sure you can actually fund them 14:10

11d ago14:10

14:10

*** This Podcast is NOT financial advice. It is simply for educational purposes*** Hi friends! Do you ever feel like things that don't quite fit into the emergency category but also aren't really monthly expenses are derailing your progress each month? hello car registration, back-to-school, annual registration fees, etc. Sinking funds can help! Si…

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10 Minute Reset Lab: How to Reclaim Motivation, Energy, and Focus to Get Your Goals | Ep. 255 16:24

11d ago16:24

16:24

Last month I felt unstoppable. I was strong, focused, energized. And then, slowly, my motivation just faded. Add an ear infection into the mix, and I realized I needed to hit pause. That pause turned out to be one of the most productive things I could do. In this episode, I walk you through my 10 Minute Reset Lab, a research-backed ritual I use whe…

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297. How To Talk To Kids About Food and Body Image 31:33

11d ago31:33

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How To Talk To Your Kids About Food and Body Image What we say about food, exercise, and our bodies matters more than we realize - especially when our kids are listening. In this week, I'm joined again by Dr. Tiffany Watson (check out her previous guest appearance here), my own health and nutrition coach, to have a deeply needed conversation about …

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Boudoir Photography for Self-Love, Empowerment and Healing 25:15

12d ago25:15

25:15

In this powerful and inspiring episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman sits down with Chicago-based boudoir photographer Liz Hansen to explore how boudoir photography can become more than just beautiful photos - it can be an act of healing, empowerment, and self-love. As women, we often see our flaws before our beauty and…

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127 | Losing Yourself in Caregiving? Reconnection Affirmation for Moms in the Sandwich Generation 14:44

13d ago14:44

14:44

Ever go to bed realizing you took care of everyone but yourself today? You’re not the only one who feels buried under motherhood, caregiving, work, and everything in between. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to lose yourself to love your family well. In this episode, you'll learn the JCM framework—a set of three simple, daily “vitamins” that he…

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From Burnout to Balance: How Breathwork Can Help Women Thrive in Perimenopause & Beyond with Polly Warren | Ep. 254 24:31

16d ago24:31

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In this episode, I sit down with Polly Warren, a coach and breathwork facilitator, to talk about how breathwork can help high-achieving women manage stress, burnout, and the challenges of perimenopause. We share our personal stories and discuss how hormonal changes can impact our lives—and how simple breathing techniques can make a real difference.…

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You’re Doing Better than You Think—Self Compassion Affirmations for Moms in the Sandwich Generation 9:08

17d ago9:08

9:08

Running late, forgetting things, losing your patience—and beating yourself up for all of it? You’re not alone, and you’re not failing. When life in the sandwich generation feels like a mess of missed appointments and chaotic schedules, what you don’t need is more pressure. What you do need is a moment to reset with compassion. This 5-minute episode…

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160. A "Sunday reset" for your money 15:22

18d ago15:22

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*** This Podcast is NOT financial advice. It is simply for educational purposes*** Hi friends! One of the big pieces to the puzzle of making a budget that will work for the long haul is making it part of your routine. That's why once a week I sit down and do a "Sunday reset" for my money and in this episode I break down how I do it so you can start…

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How to Make Better Decisions: Embracing Frequency Over Consistency in Life & Planning | Ep. 253 14:23

18d ago14:23

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In this episode, I’m diving headfirst into the wild world of decision-making, because let’s be real, sometimes saying “yes” or “no” feels like a full-on wrestling match with our own brains. I share a story about my son and his big crossing guard dilemma, and how it got me thinking about all the ways we adults juggle commitments, dreams, and that ev…

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296. How To Feel Better About Debt 36:02

18d ago36:02

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How To Feel Better About Debt Debt has a way of stirring up stress, shame, and overwhelm - especially for moms who are trying to do their best to stay rooted in faith. Whether it's a credit card balance, student loan, unexpected medical bill or mortgage that feels heavy, this episode is for you. We're exploring what it means to transform your relat…

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Breaking Free from Autopilot: Simple Ways to Reconnect and Protect Your Mental Health 14:45

19d ago14:45

14:45

Ever reach the end of the day and realize you barely lived it? You checked all the boxes - lunches packed, emails sent, bedtime done - but somehow, it feels like you weren’t really there. In honor of World Mental Health Day, this episode invites you to pause the endless doing and reconnect with the life happening right in front of you. Vanessa shar…

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126 | Stop being so hard on yourself: Self Compassion Affirmations for Caregivers in the Sandwich Generation 14:17

20d ago14:17

14:17

Feel like you’re constantly dropping the ball between raising kids and caring for your aging parent? Like you're failing at everything, all at once? You’re not. You’re doing the best you can with what you have—and that is enough. In this gentle, empowering episode, you'll learn how to shift your inner narrative from relentless self-criticism to tru…

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Why Budgets Fail (and How to Finally Make Money Goals Work for You) with Shari Rash | Ep. 252 27:25

23d ago27:25

27:25

Hey friends! In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Shari Rash from Everyone’s Talking Money, and we get real about all the emotions, shame spirals, and identity shifts that come with setting money goals. If you’ve ever felt like budgeting is a struggle or avoided peeking at your bank account, you are so not alone. This conversation is for yo…

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Feeling Alone in the Sandwich Generation? Mantras for Connection 10:16

24d ago10:16

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Feeling like no one really gets what you're going through as a sandwich generation mom? Like your friends care—but don’t fully understand? You're not imagining it. Caregiving in midlife creates a unique kind of isolation that’s hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t lived it. But just because your reality is different doesn’t mean you have to disconn…

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159. New jobs, job losses and big transitions. Adjusting your finances through change 12:57

25d ago12:57

12:57

بقلم Krista Naldjian

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What 250 Podcast Episodes Taught Me About Goal Setting, Planning, and Rituals | Ep. 251 21:53

25d ago21:53

21:53

بقلم Danielle McGeough, PhD | Burnout Recovery Strategist

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295. How To Create Joy Even If Every Day is Chaos 29:06

25d ago29:06

29:06

بقلم Danielle Thienel, Catholic Life Coach

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Mindful Kitchen: Teaching Kids Life Skills, Gratitude and Reducing Food Waste 27:58

26d ago27:58

27:58

What if your kitchen could be more than a place to cook? In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Licensed Therapist and Mom Coach Vanessa De Jesus Guzman speaks with Janet Iri, founder of My Mindful Kitchen and creator of the MMK Method. Janet brings over 25 years of experience in hospitality, education, and sustainability — and she beli…

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125 | Navigating Loneliness in Sandwich Generation: Staying Connected When Your Reality Feels Isolating 15:55

27d ago15:55

15:55

Dreading the “How are you?” questions because you're afraid your caregiving reality will bring down the mood? You're not broken for feeling isolated. Being a sandwich generation mom comes with a kind of loneliness most people don't talk about—because your life looks so different from your friends’. But you can stay connected, even when your worlds …

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The Embodied Art of Goal Setting: Why Presence and Posture Matter More Than You Think | Ep. 250 18:11

1M ago18:11

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Have you ever noticed that sometimes the biggest breakthroughs in planning don’t come from adding more to your plate, but from slowing down and paying attention? In this episode, I’m diving into the magic of presence, posture, and possibility. I talk about how these three simple shifts can totally transform the way you set goals and move through ch…

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How to Say No to Your Aging Parent - Empowering Mantras for Challenging Conversations in the Sandwich Generation 11:28

1M ago11:28

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Need to set a boundary with your aging parent today, but that people-pleasing voice in your head is making it feel impossible? You’re not failing—you're navigating a deeply ingrained pattern that many women share. When you’ve been conditioned to keep everyone happy, disappointing a parent can feel unbearable. But what if you had a way to quiet that…

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158. Are "emergency expenses" popping up every month and derailing your progress? One tool that can help 11:41

1M ago11:41

11:41

*** This Podcast is NOT financial advice. It is simply for educational purposes*** Can you relate to this? You're moving along with the budget you created and then boom... back to school hits you with a bunch of extra expenses. So you get your bearings and get back on track and then, boom.... your kid's birthday comes and it takes you off track aga…

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294. 7 Ways To Beat Overwhelm And Find Balance 28:52

1M ago28:52

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7 Ways To Beat Overwhelm And Find Balance Not too many years ago, overwhelm was my normal. I thought it was just part of motherhood. Something you managed, muscled through, or waited out. But what if it's not just something to manage, but something to understand and shift? In this episode, I'm sharing seven powerful mindset and lifestyle shifts tha…

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Finish 2025 Focused: Q4 Planning Strategies to Beat Self-Doubt and Hit Your Goals | Ep. 249 19:25

1M ago19:25

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Ever feel like you should be further along by now? Like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t quite get it together? In this episode I’m tackling the loud self-doubt that always seems to sneak in during Q4. We’re flipping the script so you can move from inner critic to clarity and finish 2025 strong, focused, and proud of yourself. I share a s…

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From Funk to Fresh Start: Support Before the Crisis 17:43

1M ago17:43

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Ever snap at your kids because they asked what’s for dinner… while you were literally cooking dinner? You’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean you’re falling apart. It means you’re human. In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Licensed Therapist and Latina Mom Coach Vanessa De Jesus Guzman reminds us that you don’t need to be in crisis to…

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124 | Setting Boundaries with Aging Parents in the Sandwich Generation: A Mantra Toolkit for People-Pleasers 15:57

1M ago15:57

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Do you feel like a "bad daughter" every time you say no to your aging parent's requests—even when you're completely maxed out? You're not alone. For many women balancing caregiving, kids, careers, and cultural expectations, saying no to a parent can feel like emotional betrayal. But here’s the truth: honoring your limits doesn’t make you selfish—it…

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Design Your Week Like Amazon Designs Products | Working Backwards with Howard Steinman Ep. | Ep. 248 27:34

1M ago27:34

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What if you could design your week the same way top companies design their best products? That’s the question I dive into with my guest, Howard Steinman. Howard is an executive coach with over 25 years of leadership experience, including time as a technology executive at Amazon, and he brings a treasure trove of wisdom about how the “working backwa…

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How to Recover After Caregiving - Immediate Mindfulness Relief for Sandwich Generation Moms 11:28

1M ago11:28

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Sitting in your car after visiting your parent, feeling emotionally hollow and completely drained? Before jumping into the next task, what if you gave yourself a few mindful minutes to actually refill? In this episode, Valerie guides you through a reset designed for sandwich generation caregivers who need fast, effective emotional relief after care…

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157. Monetizing your gifts. Should you start a business or side hustle RIGHT NOW to make extra money? 11:41

1M ago11:41

11:41

*** This Podcast is NOT financial advice. It is simply for educational purposes*** Hi friends! Today's episode was inspired by a Tik Tok I saw (I wish I had saved it) where the creator was sharing her disappointment after starting a business and not making any money. As someone who has started several businesses and side hustles, I feel like this i…

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How to Use a Goal Planner to Reflect, Adjust, and Achieve Your Goals All Year | Ep. 247 18:53

1M ago18:53

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In this episode, I open up about the real-life challenges I’ve been facing and how I use goal planners and self-reflection to navigate busy, overwhelming seasons. I share stories from my own life around parenting, work, and supporting loved ones while talking about the power of adjusting your goals without losing sight of your bigger vision. You’ll…

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293. Let Go Of The Hustle: Embrace The Calm 26:37

1M ago26:37

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Let Go Of The Hustle: Embrace The Calm There was a time when I wore busyness like a badge of honor. My days were full (overflowing, really, but not in a good way) and yet I felt like I was constantly chasing something just out of reach. The more I did, the more disconnected I felt. Eventually I found myself asking: what am I rushing toward...and wh…

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Getting Older, Getting Yourself Back: Aging with Intention 15:04

1M ago15:04

15:04

Birthdays have a way of sneaking up on us. When we were kids, it was all about cake, candles, and balloons. As adults - especially as moms — they can start to feel like just another date on the calendar, squeezed between school emails, soccer games, and endless to-do lists. But what if birthdays weren’t just about a number? What if they became chec…

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123 | Compassion Fatigue for Sandwich Generation Caregivers: Signs, Mindfulness Solutions, and Self-Care 15:52

1M ago15:52

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Feeling pulled so thin by caregiving, parenting, and daily demands that there’s no emotional bandwidth left? You aren’t just “tired”—you may be experiencing compassion fatigue, a deeper kind of exhaustion many caregivers don’t see coming. In this episode, Valerie helps you recognize what compassion fatigue really is, how the sandwich generation is …

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When Joy Becomes the Goal: How to Make Joy Your Job at Work and Home with Lisa Even | Ep. 246 24:39

1M ago24:39

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I am absolutely thrilled to bring you this episode with the one and only Lisa Even, a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the queen of all things joy! If you’ve ever wondered how to sprinkle more joy into your daily grind (yes, even when the laundry is piling up or work feels overwhelming), you’re in for a treat. Lisa and I dive deep into the …

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When Your Aging Parent's Personality Has Changed—Caregiver Affirmation in the Sandwich Generation 10:00

2M ago10:00

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Struggling with a parent’s personality changes? Let your love anchor you through the unknown. When your once-kind parent becomes irritable, combative, or unrecognizable—whether due to cognitive decline or health changes—it can feel like a betrayal. This episode gently reminds you: their behavior isn’t a reflection of you, and your love doesn’t have…

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156. Trying to budget but always falling off track? One simple thing you can do to get yourself back on track before the Holidays 13:54

2M ago13:54

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*** This Podcast is NOT financial advice. It is simply for educational purposes*** Hi friends! Is it safe to say not everyone is the biggest fan or budgeting? Whether you love it, or loathe it, we've all gotten off track from time to time. With the holidays approaching, I thought it was a good time to have a heart to heart on being proactive with o…

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How to Identify Your Core Qualities for Personal and Professional Goals in 2026 | Ep. 245 15:59

2M ago15:59

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Have you ever stopped to think about the five core qualities that truly define you? In this episode, I’m taking you on a fun, reflective journey to discover the traits that make you, well… YOU! I’ll walk you through an activity that changed the way I see myself and my goals. I’ll share my own process and the results that surprised even me! We’ll ch…

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292. 5 Mindset Shifts for a More Peaceful Life 35:57

2M ago35:57

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5 Mindset Shifts For A More Peaceful Life There was a time in life when I felt like I had to do it all right. Fix every problem. Control every outcome. Keep everyone happy and everything on track. But even with all that effort, I wasn't feeling peaceful. But the more I've learned, the more I've realized: peace doesn't come from doing more or doing …

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From Mental Load to Mental Space: A Mom’s Guide to Letting Go of the Overwhelm 12:34

2M ago12:34

12:34

Discover how to lighten the mom mental load, reduce overwhelm, and create real mental space. In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, learn practical tips to manage cognitive and emotional labor so you can rest without guilt and show up with more presence. Vanessa De Jesus Guzman dives into a struggle so many moms know all too well... the…

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122 | Taking Care of Difficult Aging Parents: Mindfulness for Midlife Moms in the Sandwich Generation 15:11

2M ago15:11

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When your parent changes—and feels like a stranger—your love can still anchor you. Watching an aging parent morph into someone unrecognizable—angry, combative, or emotionally distant—can feel like you're losing them while they're still here. This episode offers solace, tools, and heart to help you meet them where they are—and rediscover your streng…

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How Planning Fuels Spontaneity with Clare Duffy & Eric Hanson | Ep. 244 29:16

2M ago29:16

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I am SO excited to share this episode with you because I got to sit down with the incredible Clare Duffy and Eric Hanson, the award-winning voices behind Iowa’s beloved Morning Scramble! If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to wake up a whole community with laughter, heart, and a dash of chaos, you’re in for a treat. We dive into everything: how …

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