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Ep. 24 - Our Top Practice for 2022
Barb Knows Best
08/02/22 • 56 min
In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle discuss the #1 trait they are working to cultivate this year. Any guesses what it is? Resilience! We know how hard life has been for all of us lately, so tune in to learn their top five tips for cultivating resilience. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.
Episode Notes:
Resilience can be learned.
Five tips to help you cultivate your resilience:
1. Shift your perspective.
a. The practice of asking yourself how to see things differently.
2. Look on the brighter side of the situation.
a. Search for whatever goodness you can find in a bad situation.
b. Visualize what you want to accomplish for yourself. Be specific.
3. Cultivate a deep sense of hope.
4. Have gratitude for the simple joys.
5. Practice self-compassion and self-forgiveness.
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08/02/22 • 56 min
Ep. 23 - Q&A with Barb and Michelle
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07/26/22 • 60 min
In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle switch it up and answer your questions! We are so grateful to everyone who sent in questions, and we loved answering them! The most hot topic questions are on dealing with narcissists, more on our personal story, and more of our thoughts on managing grief!
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Resources Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:
Barb’s favorite books
Michelle’s favorite book
Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life Bookshelf
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07/26/22 • 60 min
Ep. 22 - Our Favorite Self-Care Practice
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07/19/22 • 58 min
In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle talk about their favorite self-care practice, setting boundaries. In this conversation, they break down what a boundary is, why it’s so helpful for us to set them, and why this practice is truly the ultimate form of self-care. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.
Episode Notes:
Boundaries allow us to have more compassion.
Boundaries are not about the other person. They are about self-care and empowering yourself.
How do we set boundaries for ourselves?
- Notice within your life the trigger points that brings complaining.
- Remove yourself from situations that don’t align with your beliefs.
- Don’t share private information with people who haven’t earned your trust.
- Choose to mute or unfollow people that don’t make you feel good about yourself.
When communicating your boundaries:
- State your needs. Use “I” statements, such as “I need”. Avoid “you” statements and words like never, always, all the time.
- Be open to listening and engaging with the person you are communicating with.
Top four tips for setting healthy boundaries:
- Be clear about what the boundary is.
- Keep it simple enough for someone to remember it.
- Do not apologize when setting the boundary. It sends mixed messages.
- Be consistent when reinforcing your boundaries.
Resources Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:
- Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
- Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
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07/19/22 • 58 min
Ep. 21 - The #1 Habit We are Trying to Break
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07/12/22 • 54 min
In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle talk about the #1 habit they are trying to break in their relationships...and it might surprise you! Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.
Episode Notes:
- The desire we have to change other human beings is natural.
- A person isn’t going to change unless they truly want to. You can’t love someone out of their mindset or beliefs.
- People will always do what they want to do, what they feel driven to do and what matters to them.
- Make a realistic decision on where this person or people fit into your life based on who they are and not on who you wish they could be.
- Have a connection with yourself to know who you are, what you want, and what you value.
- Be able to communicate these values with your loved ones.
- Ask yourself are you okay with this? Are you okay with how a person may feel or think differently than you do about a situation?
- Focus on the things you can control.
- Give people a chance to transform themselves by themselves.
- Use your energy and time and your precious resources to speak up and speak out and do what matters most to you.
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07/12/22 • 54 min
Ep. 20 - The Company We Keep
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07/05/22 • 53 min
In this week’s episode of the pod, Barb and Michelle discuss the old adage “you are the company that you keep”. Learn how Barb and Michelle think is the best way to cultivate meaningful, aligned relationships as well as being the example for the people in your life.
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Episode Notes:
- Emotional contagion refers to a phenomenon of an automatic adoption of an emotional state of another person. We, as humans, have a natural tendency to mimic the people around us.
- Spend time with people that align with you are. Carefully choose the company you keep as they can influence how you think about yourself and how show up in the world.
- Be mindful of the places you hang out in, in the digital sphere, as it can influence you as much as those around you.
- You have choice. You can determine how you process and interpret the situation.
- Choose people that inspire you. Embrace the habits that you see in other people that will help you be the best version of yourself.
- Instead of modeling perfection, model authenticity. Be exactly who you are and just show up.
Resources Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:
- Emotional Contagion (Studies in Emotion and Social Interaction) by Elaine Hatfield, John T. Cacioppo, Richard L. Rapson
- Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
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07/05/22 • 53 min
Ep. 19 - The #1 Habit That Drains Our Energy
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06/28/22 • 55 min
In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle talk about this sneaky habit that drains our energy: writing stories. Our minds are extremely powerful and creative, if unchecked, our minds can go into overdrive writing stories and contemplating possibilities that we simply don't know to be true. We can never know what it’s fully like to walk in someone else’s shoes, so we might as well stop trying to fill in the gaps with our own creative ideas.
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Episode Notes:
- Writing stories is the #1 habit that drains our energy.
- Deepen your awareness of what your mind is feeling and where it is going so that you can redirect the mind from going down a negative path.
- Name it to tame it.
- Noticing and naming our emotions helps create some distance between the emotion and the intense feelings that accompany it.
- Ask yourself, is this true? Is the story you are writing true?
- Find a neutral statement to replace the negative.
- Ask yourself, is the story that I’m writing right now empowering me and inspiring me?
- The stories we tell about ourselves matter most.
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06/28/22 • 55 min
Ep. 18 - Finding Peace in the Present, Part 2
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06/21/22 • 47 min
In a follow up from last week’s episode about being present, Barb and Michelle dive into the habits that tend to take us out of the present moment, and what we can start to do today, to bring us where our feet are. Remembering that the present moment is where you have all your power.
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Episode Notes:
Studies show 85% of the things we worry about do not happen, and the 15% of the things that do happen, we handle better than we thought we would.
Common life instances that keep us from being mindful and in the present:
- Worry and anxiety
- Boredom and restlessness
- Impatience
If you are feeling these feelings, take a moment to pause and see where your feet are.
Remember the good that comes from tapping into the new patterns of being more focused and mindful.
Some of the benefits that come from being present and focused are:
- Having more productive action.
- Being able to recognize the tiny joys.
- More confidence.
- More energy.
Resources Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:
A Wandering Mind Not a Happy Mind
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06/21/22 • 47 min
Ep. 17 - Why Multitasking Isn’t It, Part 1
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06/14/22 • 51 min
We live in a world that pushes us towards doing many tasks at once, for the sake of productivity and efficiency. In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle talk about why multitasking might not be as beneficial to us as we are made to believe, and challenges us all to start being singularly focused on tasks in our lives.
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Episode Notes:
- Being mindful and present is a training of the mind.
- Find one place in your life where you can be focused.
- The Barb Knows Best Challenge, tell us that one thing you are going to try and be singularly focused on and drop us a note.
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06/14/22 • 51 min
Ep. 16 - Overcoming Overwhelm
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06/07/22 • 58 min
In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle talk about overwhelm, managing the feelings that come with being too booked and busy, and how we can start to remove things from our very full plates. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.
Episode Notes:
- Overwhelm means an extreme level of stress and emotional and or cognitive intensity to the point of feeling unable to function. The big difference is we can function and stress. We really can't function in overwhelm. And the research shows the nothingness is the only way to really reset after overwhelm.
- Give yourself the grace to rest, recharge, regroup and start again.
Ways to manage the overwhelm:
- Remember to carve out some time for silence and stillness.
- Remember to cultivate positive self-talk.
- Remember that you don't have to be perfect and have it all together all the time.
- Make your tasks manageable.
- Set the boundaries that you need to set, and learn to say no when you need to say no.
Resources Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:
Atlas of the Heart by Brene’ Brown
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06/07/22 • 58 min
Ep. 25 - How We Cultivate Inner Peace
Barb Knows Best
08/09/22 • 48 min
This week, Barb and Michelle discuss one of the most important practices we can do for inner peace. Forgiveness is a practice that we often think about extending towards people in our lives who have harmed us, but how often do we extend that same grace to ourselves? In this episode you’ll learn Barb’s practice for self-forgiveness to get you started on your journey.
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Episode Notes:
Self-forgiveness means forgiving ourselves for any thoughts in the past that we wish were different.
Forgiveness can’t be done on command, but you can set the intention to forgive.
Barb’s practice to assist with self-forgiveness
- I offer myself forgiveness for any harm I may have caused myself or others.
- I forgive myself for the times I have betrayed myself or others.
- I forgive myself for the times I have abandoned myself or others.
- Send love to your heart.
- I am enough. I am complete. I am loved. I am worthy.
Resources Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
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08/09/22 • 48 min
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How many episodes does Barb Knows Best have?
Barb Knows Best currently has 93 episodes available.
What topics does Barb Knows Best cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Mental Health and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Barb Knows Best?
The episode title 'Ep. 24 - Our Top Practice for 2022' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Barb Knows Best?
The average episode length on Barb Knows Best is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of Barb Knows Best released?
Episodes of Barb Knows Best are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Barb Knows Best?
The first episode of Barb Knows Best was released on Feb 20, 2022.
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