You Were Made to Thrive Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brittany and Kristina Dowler
This podcast is dedicated to women everywhere in all stages of life who want to live life more fully, and thrive!
We meet women where they are, and help them find joy in all areas of life, by providing a safe community to: talk, share ideas, support each other and create a life you thrive in.
We are continuing our Disney conversation this week on the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast! This week we are talking Disney logistics + planning with Kristina's mom, Joan. She was the brains of our trip planning everything for 13 people. She has some insight on logistical things to think about when planning your next Disney trip!
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We had so much fun talking Disney last week that we decided to continue our Disney discussion on this week's episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast! This week you'll get ALLLL the tips on planning a trip! We will tell you our take, as moms with young children, what extras are worth the money and which ones you might want to pass on. Maybe you'll even learn about an experience you didn't know existed! Hopefully these Disney Tips & Tricks help you plan the most magical vacation even if you are still in the Disney dreaming phase!
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On this magical episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast we thought it would be fun to share a bit about our recent family trip to Disney World! If you are planning your own Disney trip or even considering it, tune in to hear the low-down on all our favorite rides and moments from our trip.
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This week on the podcast Brittany and I shared for the first time, our words of the year! We dive deep into why we each picked our word and our goals surrounding it. If you aren't sure what we mean, take a listen! Whether you do traditional goal setting each year, or something similar to picking a word of the year, we want to hear from you! What are some of your goals? What is your word?
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This week on the podcast we discussed the dreaded winter slump and what to do about it. For many, the middle of February is when you hit a slump. Maybe you are sick of being inside your home, or just miss the days of endless sunshine. If you find yourself a little down or just off, you are not alone! You'll find out what winter is like for us and different activities we enjoy during the winter. We will also give practical tips and encouragement for overcoming the winter slump. We also share ways you can connect with us and other women in our online community!
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On this episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast, we are looking back on our first year of podcasting! We are reflecting on all we learned, our favorite episodes, what we hope to deliver in the future, and more!
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Our Favorite Episodes from the First Season:
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Birthday Episode
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How Physical Clutter Impacts Our Mental Health
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Homeschool Curriculum Episode
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Hustle Culture + Impact on Motherhood
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Fitness Q & As: Brittany + Kristina
On this episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast, we are sharing our budgeting tips and tools we use to manage our finances. We will also share a bit about our financial journey, our goals, how we stay on track and some tips and encouragement for your own financial Journey.
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On this episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast, we are looking back at our gardening season and sharing where we are at, what worked and what didn't, and what lessons we learned from this year. You'll hear how we are preparing our gardens for the fall and what we are already looking forward to and planning for next year!
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On our podcast this week we are talking about back to school! Most kids have either already gone back or will start within the next week or two! We wanted to take this time and talk about our Tips to Prep for Back to School. In this episode we talk budgets, emotions, experiences, and tips to make the transition easier! With one of us homeschooling and the other sending their kid to traditional school, you'll get two different perspectives and tips for both!
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One thing we love about summer is all the fresh produce available! This week we thought it would fun to discuss our favorite healthy summer eating hacks and ideas! We share ways we incorporate healthy food into our meals, recipes we love, and other healthy eating tips! As busy moms, we are always looking for ways to incorporate tasty and healthy foods into meals!
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On this week's podcast episode we are discussing life with kids who have food allergies and sensitivities. You will hear our personal experience, how we handled sending our kids to places outside the home and the anxiety that comes with that. Throughout the episode we will share our tips that helped us navigate our kids food allergies and sensitivities, including traveling tips!
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Our podcast this week is going to talk about how to find support as a working mom. Whether you work inside the home or outside, finding a community you can depend on is hard, but also necessary in our opinion. Today we are sharing how we go about connecting and making new friendships, the importance of a Biz Bestie or village you can count on, and the benefits of being able to freely share and vent with someone who GETS IT. We also share ways you can connect with us and other women in our online community!
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On this week's You Made to thrive Podcast Episode, we interviewed our kids! We wanted to see from their perspective what they thought we did for work, What it's like when mom's working from home, and what they like and don't like about having mom work at home. Get ready for some cuteness as these three kids share what it is like to have a work from home mom!
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We are back with another episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast! This week we are giving our best tips and telling our experiences with Outsourcing Household Tasks and meal planning/preparation. While letting go of some control and tasks around the house can seem scary, it ultimately frees up mental space allowing you to focus more on what matters. In this episode, we offer practical tips for outsourcing and letting go, as well as some alternatives you may not have thought of!
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On today's episode, we're doing something a little different to celebrate Brittany's birthday! Come hear our kids share their love and thoughts about Brittany's role in their lives as mom and aunt, as well as her responses to a bunch of questions from Kristina. We're chatting through what it means to celebrate a birthday again - including her goals, hopes, and dreams for another year! This episode is so much fun and a great chance to get to know Brittany! We hope you'll tune in and wish her a happy birthday!
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If you are a mom you are probably familiar with mom guilt. It is something I think all of us feel at some point in time. Today we are discussing how we navigate mom guilt and try to help ourselves through it. Sometimes it is a daily struggle, and we don't think we are alone in this. Hopefully this episode will help you deal with this hard topic and give you tips on what helps and what doesn't.
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If there's one thing we've learned as busy moms, it's that planning ahead really can make all the difference in our days and weeks. While life is NEVER perfect, we can reduce a lot of stress by organizing our thoughts, appointments, tasks, and meals. Today on the podcast, we're talking about how we both plan our weeks and days to feel more organized and in control! Brittany and Kristina share how they use planners, think ahead for meals, school and work and so much more!
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Today on the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast we are switching it up a little and talking about a new topic: Homeschooling. Our co-ceo Brittany homeschools her two kids and is here to give you all the resources if you are new to homeschooling and don't know where to start. You'll hear from Brittany's experiences, as well as her top suggestions for where to start looking and questions to consider when choosing a curriculum.
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We are back with another episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast! This week we are giving our best tips, tricks, and experiences with Decluttering Kids items and spaces. Sometimes letting go of those baby items can be hard for a variety of reasons. We offer practical tips for letting go so that you, your home, and your kids function better.
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On this You were Made to Thrive Podcast Episode we are talking about anxiety and what that looks like as a mom. You'll see what it's like for each of us daily, where we struggle, our fears, but more importantly the tools we use to cope and overcome those struggles. While we don't have all the answers, we want all the moms out there who share a similar story or struggle to know that they are never alone and there is community of women here to support them!
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This week's episode if the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast is all about The Power of a Brain Dump! Doing a quick brain dump can help clear mental clutter and allow you to organize your day! You'll learn what we mean by brain dump and what it looks like for each of us. We also detail all the ways it helps us in both life and business!
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On this episode of the You Were made to Thrive Podcast we are going to be talking about branding photos! You will hear all about our recent experience with branding photos and our tips on how to prepare for branding photos for your business!
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On this episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast we are discussing Post-vacation hacks! Let's be honest, coming home from a vacation is usually the worst! It can be hard to get back into the swing of things. Since we recently traveled together, we thought we'd share our best hacks for coming home from vacation. You'll hear how we plan/pack for a trip, what happens when we come home, and tips to ease back into work and life.
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On this episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast we are discussing traveling with small kids and tips to Save Money and Energy! We are sharing our best tips for saving money when planning for vacations, and the best ways to stretch your money and time, but not compromise on experiences. We both share ways we save, and what traveling looks at our stage of life right now!
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On this Episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast we talking about how to get your family involved in fitness! We will share how we include our family in fitness and tips to make fitness fun for everyone! Hopefully our talk will inspire and motivate you to enjoy more time together moving as a family and setting goals together!
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On this episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast, we are welcoming spring by having a conversation about gardening, as it something both Kristina and Brittany enjoy! We will be discussing how we got started, why we love, what we are planting, and our tips for anyone listening that is considering getting their hands dirty in the garden this year!
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On this Episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast we doing a Q & A style interview with our co-CEO Kristina on all things fitness! We will be talking about what fitness looks like for her as a busy mom. She will be sharing her fitness journey and how she makes it all work! Hopefully our talk will inspire and motivate you if you are on your own journey. One thing we have learned, as that fitness/health is most definitely a journey that will change depending on your current season. We'd love to be there for you to support and cheer you on!
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On this Episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast we doing a Q & A style interview with our co-CEO Brittany on all things fitness! We will be talking about what fitness looks like for her as a busy mom and how she makes it all work! Hopefully our talk will inspire and motivate you if you are on your own journey. We'd love to be there for you to support and cheer you on!
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Today on the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast we are talking New Years Resolutions and goal setting! We are almost a quarter in to the new year and maybe you aren't where you thought you would be or maybe you've had to change up your goals based on sudden change in life. Wherever you find yourself, just know that You did not fail! There are many different ways to get to a goal and to measure progress! Your goals will and should change with life! Today we are giving ourselves permission to re-evaluate and re-direct our goals WHENEVER necessary and what that looks like, and not just at the start of a new year!
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On this You Were Made to Thrive Podcast Episode we are discussing body image and the struggles faced postpartum. We will look at health issues and personal struggles we've had postpartum and discuss steps you can take today to improve your relationship with your body and feel better. We will share what has helped us in our own journey and how we want to help you!
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On this episode of the You Were Made To Thrive Podcast we are talking clutter! We are going to talk about how physical clutter impacts mental health and some practical steps you can take reduce clutter. We will also share our tips for decluttering certain areas of your home and life!
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Today on the You Were Made To Thrive Podcast we are diving deep into the topic of hustle culture and how it impacts us as moms and business owners. In our conversation, we will look at ways to combat hustle culture that makes us feel like we are constantly falling behind, when we aren't. We want our listeners to know that, despite what our society tells you, you can work and live from a place of rest!
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Today on the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast we are discussing what we wish people knew about running a business as well as what life looks like as a small business owner. While life as business owner comes with many sacrifices and is a balancing act, it is completely worth it. We hope that this episode sheds some light on what it can really be like as a small business owner!
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Today on the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast, we are diving into what it really looks like as a working mom! We will be looking at a few of the challenges we face as well what it looks like to balance all the tasks on our to-do list. Together, we'll share what is currently working for us as we try to juggle life as a working parent. If you're a mompreneur, or just a working parent, this episode is for you! We hope that you find it helpful - and remember, you are NOT alone!
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Hi Everyone! Welcome to the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast! In our very first episode, you will meet Kristina and Brittany, your Podcast hosts! We take the time to introduce ourselves, tell you a little bit about us, our lives, how this business started, and the heart behind our mission of You Were Made to Thrive!
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