Ep. 127 - Quotes that Changed Barb’s Life

07/23/24 • 61 min

This week, Barb and Michelle are sharing the highly requested list of Barb’s favorite quotes that have deeply resonated and changed her life. From famous philanthropists you’ve heard of to some amazing teachers that Barb met personally, this is an episode filled with wisdom and inspiration to bless you on your life journey.

In this episode, they talk about:

Nuggets of wisdom that have encouraged and changed Barb’s life
Being curious and remaining open to new lessons and perspectives from others
Giving yourself the grace, compassion, and forgiveness as you navigate through life’s difficulties

Also mentioned in this episode:

The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck
The Complete Poetry by Maya Angelou
Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware
Devotions by Mary Oliver
“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens” - Carl Jung
“It’s never too late to be what you might have been” - George Eliot

Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.

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In this episode, they talk about:

Nuggets of wisdom that have encouraged and changed Barb’s life
Being curious and remaining open to new lessons and perspectives from others
Giving yourself the grace, compassion, and forgiveness as you navigate through life’s difficulties

Also mentioned in this episode:

The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck
The Complete Poetry by Maya Angelou
Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware
Devotions by Mary Oliver
“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens” - Carl Jung
“It’s never too late to be what you might have been” - George Eliot

Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.

Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice.

Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!

This episode is sponsored by AG1, BetterHelp, ByHeart, Factor, Lumen, and Mint Mobile.

Previous Episode

Ep. 126 - Letting Go: The Pain of Holding On

This week, Barb and Michelle are getting candid about the difficult act of letting go. They’re sharing personal experiences and the hard truths about acceptance, moving on, and ruminating on the past along with their personal practices to help with the letting go process.

In this episode, they talk about:

Identifying what letting go is and what it can look like
The consequence of resisting letting go, and ways to release the fear of letting go
How to take action and develop a practice when feeling stuck or like you can’t move on
Understanding that it takes what it takes, and feeling our feelings is key to moving on and moving forward

Also mentioned in this episode:

Swimming, One Day in August, a poem by Mary Oliver

“It is time now, I said,

for the deepening and quieting of the spirit

among the flux of happenings.

Something had pestered me so much

I thought my heart would break.

I mean, the mechanical part.

I went down in the afternoon

to the sea

which held me, until I grew easy.

About tomorrow, who knows anything.

Except that it will be time, again,

for the deepening and quieting of the spirit.”

Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.

Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice.

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Factor, Lumen, and Mint Mobile.

BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.

Factor’s fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month.

Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase.

Mint Mobile is premium wireless for $15 a month. All plans come with high-speed data and unlimited talk and text delivered on the nation’s largest 5G network. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to mintmobile.com/barbknowsbest.

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Ep. 128 - Coming Back to Yourself When You’re Lost

This week, Barb and Michelle are getting personal in this relatable discussion of losing yourself. Barb shares her story of feeling disconnected with herself after her divorce from a 33-year marriage. Through their personal experiences of feeling lost and distant from themselves, Michelle and Barb give new insights on what coming back to yourself can look like.

In this episode, they talk about:

Recognizing what losing yourself looks like and remembering who you are
Instead of focusing on the negatives, show yourself compassion and grace
Giving yourself permission to prioritize your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing
Not attaching your worthiness and joy to an external aspect of your life

Also mentioned in this episode:

James Finley

Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.

Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice.

Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!

This episode is sponsored by AG1, BetterHelp, ByHeart, Factor, Lumen, and Mint Mobile.

AG1 is a comprehensive, all-in-one supplement made up of 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food sourced ingredients. Head over to drinkag1.com/barbknowsbest to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3+K2 and five AG1 travel packs with your first purchase.

ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Their mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. Redeem your welcome offer at ByHeart.com/Podcast with code BARBKNOWSBEST for a limited time. Additional terms and conditions apply.