Kickin' It with Daree: Recent Episodes
Daree Allen Nieves
On the Kickin' It with Daree podcast, we talk about the things that matter to me, and the things that matter to you in the world of lifestyle, culture, coaching, personal development, personal growth, sprinkled with a little faith and lot of fun. Get practical resources and real advice that will inspire you to improve relationships, develop yourself, and handle everyday situations and stressors. Each episode provides food for thought, tips and strategies you can implement to foster your personal growth and development, and live your life with more fulfillment.
My yearly review of 2023 includes a recap of my epic year of travel, my goals, accomplishments and more!
Show notes: https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/year-in-review-2023
In the third quarter of 2023 (Jul-Sep), I took 5 trips to Colombia, Boston and Atlanta, and attended Investfest and INBOUND.
Show Notes: at https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/spring-life-update-2023 o
In the second quarter of 2023, I earned my TEFL certificate, took trips to COL, Portugal and Morocco, attended the Our Rich Journey’s 365 Days to FIRE meetups, and became unemployed for the first time in my life.
Also posted at https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/spring-life-update-2023 & wherever you listen to podcasts.
Vlog playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvCwxNMPnkbGAsAniqnmJG42qgiM_Woey
Follow my blog on Medium! https://medium.com/@dareeallen
My update on the first quarter of 2023 includes becoming an ESL tutor, being in the second cohort of Our Rich Journey’s 365 Days to FIRE program, a new client, the New Edition Legacy Tour concert, and another trip to Colombia for Carnival, complete with a new tattoo!
My yearly review of 2022 includes a recap of my epic month in Colombia this quarter, and more!
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/year-in-review-2022
My update on the third quarter of 2022 includes becoming an investor, falling back in love with running, in-person conferences, and of course, more trips.
Show Notes: https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/summer-life-update-2022
At the end of Season 5 (June 2021), I didn’t have much else I wanted to say outside of occasional life updates / check-ins. But in the process of working on a new dance fitness certification at the end of 2021, thought I’d explore my thoughts and history & relationship with dance.
- Music videos from back in the day with amazing choreography (6:21)
- Reading of my blog about Laurianne Gibson, “You’re Not Eliminated, You’re Moving On” (14:06)
- My relationship to Debbie Allen (16:40)
- Reading of my blog, “Beauty and the Beat” (18:49)
- My dance certifications (27:25)
Show notes
Grown Woman Dance Collective
Beauty and the Beat
Aaliyah & choreographer tribute
My update on the second quarter of 2022 includes my kitchen renovation, a new job, and more trips (including a big decision prompted by the SCOTUS rulings in June)!
My update on the first quarter of 2022 includes things like my first international trip during the pandemic, starting my new freelance writing business, and fainting in public!
Interviews: https://kickinitwithdaree.com/features
UX spotlight: https://uxcontent.com/uxcc-instructor-spotlight-meet-daree-allen-nieves/
Cuba trip: https://thecmonsonpod.libsyn.com/havana-at-last
Vegas trip: https://thecmonsonpod.libsyn.com/birthday-freebies-and-dajs-bday-trip
Scriptwriting https://medium.com/@dareeallen/as-someone-who-does-both-copywriting-and-voiceover-professionally-i-am-presenting-this-quick-152dd5b7fc16
I’m celebrating the milestone of 10 years being a published author! In this episode I’m giving you the behind-the-scenes look at lessons learned with self-publishing, how to bounce back from the fallout from writing an honest memoir, and advice for would-be authors.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/10th-anniversary-books
Book info - https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/whats-wrong-with-me
Flashback of book launch highlights - http://youtu.be/63pFgg46dO4
It's been a minute—6 months actually, so I'm popping up to give a recap of the highlights and reflections of my life in 2021, including what happened in the past quarter. I hope that it inspires you to reflect, make some decisions you've been putting off, and strategize your plans for 2022!
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/2021-recap
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/KickinitwithDaree
Erikka J @misserikkaj is a singer/songwriter, voice actor, and product manager in Atlanta. In this episode we talked about redefining what it means to go full-time in #VO, being a Black woman in tech, boundaries in entrepreneurship, balancing work and family life, and more!
- Erikka's journey into voiceover 2:21
- VO gear 4:27
- Advantages of being a singer when voice acting 8:00
- Being a Black woman in the tech space and creative endeavors at the same time 10:40
- Challenges in doing VO 22:39
- Balancing career and family life 24:08
- Setting boundaries as a freelancer/entrepreneur 28:12
- Advice for those who want to pursue VO 36:18
Show Notes -
https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/erikkaj-white-colorvo-collective
It's time to share updates for this quarter on...
- VO, Writing and Volunteer Work
- My Personal Life
- "Travelations" - where I've been and where I'm going
- Announcement about the future of this show
CrimeCon Recaps:
https://thecmonsonpod.libsyn.com/crimecon-21-recap-part-1 and https://thecmonsonpod.libsyn.com/crimecon-21-recap-part-2
My VO mentor series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvCwxNMPnkbHQTu_w6doFxYmcnWHCKxwf
Voiceover Resource Guide: https://DareeVoiceover.com/get-started-in-vo
VOcality e-course description: http://bit.ly/vocality-ecourse
I had Andrew Lander on the show in February. As a follow up and discussion for that episode (153), on the following weekend we did a Clubhouse room about being a Corporate Narration Sensation in the voiceover industry.
- Intro and a little backstory 1:28
- Public speaking skills 8:47
- When a scripts wants you to sound "urban" or "Blackish" 16:01 (and 33:42)
- Doing a full time corporate job while doing voiceover part time 21:26
- Trying to work in every VO genre 26:59
- Marketing yourself via email and P2Ps, and negotiating your rate 36:47
- Q&A 51:59
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/andrew-lander-corporate-vo-clubhouse
In this informal chat from January 2021 on Clubhouse, I shared how to reset your mind and confidence when auditioning and marketing for voiceover. You can follow me @DareeAllen on Clubhouse and other social media platforms.
- Foundation of thought work and mastering your mind 2:27
- Finding your identity in VO 5:56
- Self-talk when auditioning 14:11
- Dealing with P2Ps 21:11
- Directed sessions 27:45
- Marketing yourself 32:21
- Setting and standing by your rates 40:18
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/get-your-mind-right-for-vo
Whether you are recording for podcasts or voiceovers, sound quality is everything. Jean-Francois Donaldson is a voice actor, demo producer and booth builder, so he knows a little something about booths and sound isolation for VO. We had a chat on Clubhouse about it. We discussed:
- How Jean-Francois got started with VO 3:34
- Booth building 9:00
- Soundproofing and the ideal places to set up a booth in your home 16:07
- Prerequisites for your recording environment
- Materials you can use for sound isolation when recording in a closet
- Registering as a production studio 31:03
- Q&A 38:00
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/jeanfrancois-donaldson-voiceover-booths
Note: This was my first time recording a Clubhouse room. I didn't catch the first few minutes of Jean-Francois' audio, so you'll miss his side of our back and forth during the introduction.
My quickest life update yet. Here's what I did in the first quarter of 2021, including a new car and a new job on the horizon!
Show Notes - https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/spring-life-update-1st-quarter-2021
Continuing the ColorVO Collective series highlighting wonderful African American voice actors, this week's feature is Trekina White. Her joyful sound and spirit radiates for such brands as Apple, Amazon, PBS Kids, PlayStation and the Calm app. We talked about how she went full-time in VO, how to vet voiceover resources, auditioning tips, and more!
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/trekina-white-colorvo-collective
As people are forced to explore their new careers in these stressful times, they often devote a lot of effort without having any clear path in mind. If they don’t have the foundation to move forward and sustain their joy from their passions, they will be, or again become, overwhelmed and dissatisfied.
Achieving psychological growth to stay happy and motivated is easier than people realize. In this episode, Sabrina Runbeck explains how to master your mental immunity, and prevent your passion from becoming poison.
Listen to this episode to learn how to focus, prioritize, stop overworking, and stay open to receive what you need.
- Sabrina's hectic life as a front line worker 1:35
- Experiencing burnout when trying to follow your passion 6:11
- How to boost your energy naturally 7:22
- Preventing your passion from becoming poison 14:07
- Asian Women Who Boss Up 20:40
- How to become an peak performer 25:21
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/mental-immunity
Andrew Lander is a DC native, award-winning African American voice actor based in Atlanta. His passion for voice acting began behind a podium rather than on stage, and juggles his corporate career with corporate VO and commercials. In this show, we talked about getting out of your head, the demand for African American voices, his "not-quite-Urban but distinctly Black (ish) sound," and how it's best to be in "as many places as possible" to market yourself.
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/andrew-lander-colorvo-collective
Darryll Stinson is a former Division I athlete, author, dynamic motivational speaker and Founder of Second Chance Athletes. After going from suicidal to successful, Darryll uses his experience to help athletes and entrepreneurs shed their past stories, and create a massive impact that aligns with their highest purpose. Darryll shared the details of his failed suicide attempt, and how he has transformed his life and now teaches others how to elevate their mindset so they can start living out their true purpose.
Show Notes - http://kickinitiwithdaree.com/episode/living-as-if
Kesha Monk is another of my talented Black female voice actor friends, and she recently lent her talents for The Soul Train Music Awards and A Little Late with Lilly Singh just to name a few. In this interview, we were just two girlfriends chatting about VO life, her plans to disrupt the voiceover industry, and how we can redefine rejection when we don't get the booking with an audition. So grab some tea and catch these gems we're dropping!
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/kesha-monk-colorvo-collective
January is Mentoring Month. So I thought it fitting to share a roundup of guest content that you can use to mentor yourself and set your path for this new year, or anytime.
The past 31 guests who appeared on this podcast answered this question: "How do you define success?" As I produced this episode, I quickly saw themes unfold, and I re-lived their wonderful advice. Please share what success means to you social media @DareeAllen.
This is timeless advice! Find the full interviews from these guests and others at kickinitwithdaree.com/episode
Show Notes - kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/success-leaves-clues
January is Mentoring Month. So I thought it fitting to share a roundup of guest content that you can use to mentor yourself and set your path for this new year, or anytime.
The past 31 guests who appeared on this podcast answered this not-so-simple question: "What advice would you give to your younger self?" As I produced this episode, I quickly saw themes unfold, and I re-lived their wonderful advice. I hope it blesses and encourages you. Please share your best advice to your younger self with me on social media @DareeAllen.
This is timeless advice! Find the full interviews from these guests and others at kickinitwithdaree.com/episode
It's that time again—a recap of the highlights and reflections of my life in 2020, including what happened in the past quarter. I hope that it inspires you to reflect, make some decisions you've been putting off, and strategize your plans for 2021!
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/2020-recap
Originally a stage actor, Mia Bankston is a full time voice actor in NYC, and my biz bestie. This talented lady voices for clients like OWN, Nick Jr., McDonald's, Toyota, Pandora Internet Radio, Secret Deodorant, Pantene, Shea Moisture,Bank of America, and NBC just to name a few. And in this episode, we talked about how you can slowly and surely transition into full-time voice acting, even if you have a full-time job right now. This conversation is one where you need to sit down and take notes. Let's go!
- Mia's VO journey 5:41
- Using your life experience and imagination to influence voice acting 10:28
- Interpreting copy for auditions 14:42
- Managing directed sessions 17:10
- Transitioning into freelancing while still working for a full-time employer 22:48
- Entrepreneurial discipline and sacrifices 33:25
- Auditing your business and celebrating along the way 37:39
- Entrepreneurial mindset and goal-setting 43:01
- Help clients find you online via SEO 52:56
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/mia-bankston-colorvo-collective
Are you interested in freelancing or becoming an entrepreneur? Hilary Sutton has some advice for you. As the CEO of HSL Digital she runs a content marketing consultancy from a loft above her bedroom, with a little one in tow! We talked about how the pandemic has created a resurgence in the freelance world, mindset shifts to make when transitioning to working for yourself and working from home, and the best freelance opportunities to get started with.
Show Notes: https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/freelancing-hilary-sutton
Marisha Tapera is voice actor in the DC area who has built her long career in VO, by managing her incremental growth as a voice actor and business owner with the concept of "hurrying slowly." In this second installment of my ColorVO Collective series highlighting talented, unknown Black voice actors, she describes how her journey into VO has been full of self-discovery, brought her some surprising advice and truths, and embracing your unapologetic authenticity.
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/marisha-tapera-colorvo-collective
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/8Ds0rkmsz0I
In 2006, Stacey Simms' son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, only one month before he turned two. She started blogging about her family's experience with T1D a few weeks later. Stacey now hosts the award-winning podcast, Diabetes Connections, and is the author of the book, “The World’s Worst Diabetes Mom.” In this podcast episode, we discussed:
- The definition of diabetes Type 1 and Type 2, and what causes it
- How diabetes misdiagnosis happens
- Insulin access and the insulin affordability crisis
- What people without diabetes in their families need to know - 4 signs to watch out for
- Being "the world's worst diabetes mom"
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/worst-diabetes-mom-stacey-simms
Damon Alums, the Urban Legend of voiceover, celebrated his birthday with me on the podcast. In this first of my ColorVO Collective series highlighting talented, unknown Black voice actors, we had a blast talking about doing VO part-time, how being a Blerd (Black nerd) is an asset as a voice actor in animation, why racial representation and authenticity matters in VO, and how the voiceover industry is kinda like a cut of brisket! I'm so glad to be a part of your smokewood squad, Damon 🙂
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/damon-alums-colorvo-collective
You can't listen to those who say you can't do it. I've been doing it this year and no signs of stopping. Here's my quarterly life update with lots of gems for you.
- Biz happenings, breakups and boundaries
- Watch me Live! (10:04)
- Mom 2.0 Conference (12:13)
- Dating #storytime (14:06)
- The Social Dilemma (21:02)
- Black Voters Matter (22:39)
- What's Next? (25:30)
In this episode, I talked to Dr. Lise Deguire, who suffered third-degree burns on two-thirds of her body when she was just 4 years old. After decades of surgeries and treatments to heal her injuries, she shares how she worked through the internal and external pain of her childhood to find a path towards love, health and joy in her life. Lise also gives you tips on how to cultivate strength and resilience, and offers wisdom and hope for anyone who is suffering from life’s challenges.
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/flashback-girl-lise-deguire
We're celebrating the 5-year anniversary of Kickin' it with Daree without much fanfare. For a goal-getter like me, I wish I had more to report now with half of the year over. But as you know, this has been no ordinary year.
Show Notes - https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/5-years-in+life-update-2nd-quarter-2020
Are you self-aware? Do you know what your triggers are? In these times, we must stand for what we believe in and be clear about it, but that can't happen until we do the work on ourselves. So in this episode I discuss thought work, the George Floyd case, and ways to get actively involved with racial reform and civil rights in America in 2020.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/examine-yourself
Our world as we know it is in the midst of a massive reset, as the COVID-19 global health crisis sparks an overwhelming sense of uncertainty, change, and concern. In a sense, many of us are grieving our sense of normalcy that is gone forever. And for those who are already grieving, the side effects of this pandemic can easily trigger us to remember and reflect on the grief we experienced when we lost our loved ones, and suddenly had to cope and readjust our lives to a new normal. This might be hard to hear, but we can’t go back to the way things were. In this solo episode I share my thoughts and recommendations on dealing with grief, learning acceptance, and moving forward as the pandemic continues.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/we-cant-go-back
Shayna Rattler and I recorded this conversation one week before the U.S. shut down for the pandemic. These days, as people are grappling with layoffs and so many other changes in these uncertain times, I've been hearing from a lot of businesses and entrepreneurs who are making pivoting their product or business offerings, or deciding to change careers.
Shayna is passionate about helping others who are burned out from their career align with God’s principles to drive the next chapter of their life. I think it's a conversation that's right on time, as we talked about how to make shifts in various areas of your life.
In This Episode…
- The definition of Shift and why you should consider it when you feel burned out (5:02)
- Signs that it's time for you to shift (8:31)
- Obstacles to making a shift and confronting "shoulds" (9:09)
- How to shift successfully (12:36)
- Shifting in leadership (17:23)
- Success is... (20:12)
- You're not too much! (21:18)
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/its-time-for-a-shift
What's been going on? The first quarter of 2020 is a wrap, so it's time for my life update.
Show Notes -
https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/life-update-1st-quarter-2020
As we close out Women's History month in the middle of the COVID-19 mandate of social distancing, using your voice more important than ever—it's not a choice. Learn how to use the power of your voice in this episode where I talked to Julie Fogh, half of the dynamic duo that is Vital Voice Training:
- Using your voice is not a choice
- How improv and acting classes help with workplace interactions, flowing in situations, and personal confidence
- Why finding and using your voice helps you in everyday life situations, and more!
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/the-power-within-using-your-voice
Michelle Glogovac is a podcast producer, pitcher, and host who launched her business after 18 years in corporate aviation. When we recorded this podcast episode a couple of months ago, the only Corona we knew about came in a glass bottle with a twist of lime and maybe some grenadine! But it's a timeless message: transferring skills from a previous corporate job into something they love, while working from home— even with small children. We talked about:
- How she made the switch from a long career in corporate aviation to podcast production
- How she manages working from home while also caring full-time for 2 young kids
- Her advice for you to get on track to do what YOU love
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/working-from-home-with-young-kids
I'm honored to feature Dr. Kate Clancy this week during Women's History month. She is a champion of my theme of empowering women to use their voices and not being afraid to speak up. We talked about Chelsea Handler's documentary, workplace aggression, her testimony at a congressional hearing, how her menstrual cycle research turned into advocacy against sexual harassment, and how we as friends and leaders can effect change in the culture.
- Hello Privilege commentary (Chelsea Handler's Netflix doc) 2:22
- Kate's research on periods and gender/workplace harassment 6:00
- How her menstrual cycle research turned into advocacy against harassment 10:51
- The National Academies 12:34
- Her testimony in front of Congress 14:12
- The real, lasting effects of harassment 19:51
- Solutions for harassment 26:02
- The Period Podcast, and your forthcoming book! 33:40
- Kate's forthcoming book, "Life Blood" 37:02
- Success is... 39:49
- What advice would you give your younger self? 43:07
Show Notes - https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/no-more-gas-lighting
Are you interested in doing voiceovers part-time, as a side hustle? It's a coveted work-from-home career, and in this episode, I share with you the e-course I developed by popular demand to help navigate the process of launching a business in VO.
- Voiceover definition 2:07
- Me as your VO mentor 4:00
- Who the VOcality e-course is for 2:41
- The opportunity to do VO 6:34
- Free Facebook Challenge 8:06
- VOcality e-course 9:17
Resources
VOcality course http://bit.ly/vocality-ecourse
5-Day Facebook Challenge https://www.facebook.com/groups/619989361897813/
VO Consultation https://dareeallen.as.me/
Free VO Resource Guide http://bit.ly/DareeVoiceoverResource
VO Mentoring playlist (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6rEGSlKOlM&list=PLvCwxNMPnkbHQTu_w6doFxYmcnWHCKxwf
Self-Publishing e-course: http://KickinitwithDaree.com/resources/
Online dating can feel like a Catch-22. It's a way to meet people whom you wouldn't ordinarily run into in real life, but how do you navigate the so-called rules of dating when there are so many rules and advice about when to call, when to text, ad nauseum?
Veronica Grant is a Love Coach for successful women who feel like they have it all except love, and helps them find it. She shares why there's no stigma with online dating, dealing with mistrust and baggage from past relationships, how to set up your own rules for dating, and working on your relationship with yourself.
January is Sex Trafficking Awareness month, and Arzo Yusuf visited the Kickin' it with Daree podcast to talk about it. She shares her connection to the cause, how we can prevent it, and support survivors.
Arzo is the former President of the Board of Directors of Angels Nest which provides shelter, food and resources to youth that have aged out of foster care or are homeless. She is also the CEO & founder of a company that launched a new indie beauty brand called Sexy Boss Babe, a social enterprise. A portion of proceeds of each product is donated to charities that help foster youth and victims of sex trafficking.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/like-a-diamond-sex-trafficking
For almost 20 years Penni Zelinkoff (aka "PenniZ") focused on rehabbing real estate, but after a divorce and a cross-country move, she realized she needed to rehab her life.
PenniZ visited the Kickin’ it with Daree show to share how the weight of feeling that she was not _____ enough as she was (imposter syndrome) stemmed from an event that happened when she was 6 years old. It took over 40 years for her to finally start to love herself, transform her mindset, made choices to change her life and helps others live their very best life.
Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/youre-more-than-enough-penniz
This is a recap of the highlights and reflections of my life in 2019, including what happened in the past quarter, reflections on the past 10 years, and dreams for my next decade. I hope that it inspires you to reflect, make some decisions you've been putting off, and strategize on your next year and decade ahead! Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/2019-recap
How do you feel when you think about your: * Past mistakes * Failed business ventures * Grief * Relationships and friendships that ended
There are so many situations, whether it be meetings at work, holidays with family, and others where you can be tempted to "read into" a situation or what someone else is saying. Or you can think about things that have happened in your life and boil them down to a negative reason why things happened the way they did. I'll give you a personal example that I've never shared before to illustrate how I overcame this.
The meaning of anything you say, hear or experience is the meaning you give it. I hope you can apply this quick episode to your own life.
I took a cruise for the first time as a solo traveler for my birthday (which continued over Thanksgiving). It was a 15-day itinerary to Hawaii round trip! Listen to how my trip went, what I learned, and whether I will ever do it again.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/hawaii-solo-cruise
Got goals? With less than 6 weeks until the end of the decade, you might be thinking about changes you want to make next year. Deb Eckerling's got your covered with her forthcoming book, Your Goal Guide. Check out this episode of the Kickin' it with Daree podcast where we discuss goal strategies, the DEB Method, accountability, #GoalChat, and how anti-climatic Y2K was. Listen at link in bio! Show notes - https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/your-goal-guide
Do you feel stuck in your romantic relationship? Have things gotten stale, and the sizzle fizzled out? Dynamic duo, husband and wife therapists Allen and Talia Wagner each run their own private practices in Los Angeles. In their new book, Married Roommates, they discuss how to get your relationship out of roommate territory, stop living parallel lives, and get back to the connection you used to have. Learn how NOT to become just a roommate with the one you love, or what to do if you have. Show Notes -
https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/married-roommates
Could your confidence use a boost? Then check out this week's interview of Jessica Guzik, host of The Art of Speaking Up podcast, about building your confidence and how to: * Speak up in our daily lives (onstage and off) * Focus on what you have and show up as a leader in your life * Value your relationship with yourself, monitor your self-talk, and how it all contributes to your level of competence * Have faith in your abilities, even when you're not "there" yet
Show Notes - https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/improv-and-confidence-boosters
I was BEYOND excited to talk to Dr. Dinorah Nieves for this special "Kickin' it with the Nieves' " edition of the podcast-- my favorite this year, where she dropped all kinds of gems about:
* How we find ourselves in toxic relationships
* A fail-proof method to determine whether your relationships are toxic
* Loneliness in relationships (and what it really means)
* Why you should be as picky with your relationships and friendships as you are about your food
Show Notes - https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/get-picky-breathe-easy
What's left after your kids leave "the nest"? Plenty! Just ask Alice Agnello. She visited the Kickin' it with Daree podcast to talk about what to do with yourself when you've dedicated your life to your kids, and the time comes for them to move out on their own. She's also sharing some tips for moms like me who aren't quite there yet, how to put yourself out there to make new friends (almost like you're dating!), and practicing self-integrity.
Show Notes -
https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/never-an-empty-nest
Dr. Carla Marie Manly is a clinical psychologist, author, and wellness expert and the author of Joy from Fear and Aging Joyfully. She joins Daree to discuss:
- Ageism (it's creeping up in younger ages than you think)
- The epidemic of loneliness in our society
- How introvert/extrovert personalities impact your level of loneliness
- Communication tips to conquer destructive fear and turn it into constructive fear
Show Notes -
https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/joy-from-fear
Don't you love when you're working and suddenly you reach the FLOW? Oh wait-- it doesn't happen as often as you'd like? Well, take a few cues from my guest Emi Kirschner, Serial Entrepreneur, Coach and host of the Tribe of Leaders podcast. She visited the Kickin' it with Daree podcast to discuss how she found clarity in nailing down her business purpose, dealing with overwhelm when life happens, what self-care really means, creating new habits, and setting boundaries with YOURSELF.
Show Notes - https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/let-yourself-flow
This year has been FLYING, and it's that time again, where I recap my personal and professional accomplishments from the third quarter of 2019 (July through September), and what I've got planned for the rest of the year. Show Notes - https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/life-update-3rd-quarter-2019
In the new podcast, Dr. Samantha Fitts is an author, educator and motivational speaker in Atlanta is sharing her powerful story of overcoming miscarriage andd infertility. She is the author of Journey of Hope: Love, Marriage and Overcoming Infertility at 40. In This Episode… * Finding love later in life than planned 1:58 * The journey through fertility issues and miscarriage 6:20 * Overcoming feelings of embarrassment, being "not enough" and familial scrutiny * Fertility drugs (reluctantly) 7:33 * Keeping hope alive when you get tired and are ready to give up 12:36 * Remember the 4 P's 16:13 * What do when you feel ashamed and or have low self-worth after suffering a miscarriage or experiencing infertility 16:33 * Research and look into funding in the form of grants if insurance coverage is lacking 19:37 * The triumph of motherhood after trying times 20:40 * The benefits of using a doula during your birth experience 25:27 * Sharing your story with acting and "edutainment" 26:31 * You're not alone (Michelle Obama) 30:44
Show Notes - https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/late-love-infertility
Do you ever think about what you're thinking about? We don't have to just go with the flow of whatever our mind is telling us at any moment -- especially if it's not true. Liz Heron, life coach and host of the Do the Damn Thing! #podcast, has a way to help you train your mind and analyze your thinking so you can overcome the creative roadblocks in your work. Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/overcome-creative-roadblocks
"Friends don't let friends adult alone." That's a mantra that podcaster and blogger Ashley Barnhart had in mind when she launched the Adult Struggles podcast after a devastating layoff.
In this episode, she shares what being laid off (not once, but twice within two years) can teach you, her emotional aftermath, and how to cope.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/bounce-back-after-layoffs
Do you ever get overwhelmed with all the advice you read on social media? Do you roll your eyes when people stress the importance of a positive mindset? Have you been discouraged from having multiple business passions? Do you know how to recover from personal and professional setbacks? Speaker, coach and podcaster Hayley Luckadoo loves to empower women to take steps toward big dreams, and a better life. She took a hobby wedding planning business born out of a college dorm room, and created a multi-business success story fueled by even bigger dreams, and Dr. Pepper. Hayley shares her story and drops more gems in this episode than Jacob in NYC about all the questions above, and more. Show Notes -
http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/audacious-dreams If you want to learn what it takes to get started in the world of voiceover, check out my Getting Started in VO Resource Guide at https://DareeVoiceover.com/get-started-in-vo
Decision fatigue is REAL! When it comes to what show to watch, dating apps, an entrepreneurial lane, or the supermarket, there are so many different brands, flavors, colors and options that can overwhelm us and cause sensory overload. But you don't have to stress out or worry about making the best, most perfect decision possible. In this episode, Daree teaches you how to decide what to do, when you don't know what to do. Show Notes - https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/how-to-decide-what-to-do
Nicole Decandas is a self-care, motivational blogger and public-school educator. She is also the author of the new book, I Affirm Today - The Power of Affirmations, Visualization, and Planning, which features 8 packed chapters describing her affirmation process helped her achieve her goals. Listen to this podcast as she discusses: * The components of affirmation method * How to use colors as you create your affirmations * Moving through loss, living out your purpose, and more!
Show Notes -
https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/i-affirm-today
In this Bonus Episode ('cause I'm really on hiatus y'all), I recap some personal and professional accomplishments from the second quarter of 2019 (April through June), and what I've got planned for the rest of the year. I recorded this in my neice's bedroom while traveling (done is better than perfect)!
Show Notes -
https://www.kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/life-update-2nd-quarter-2019
60% of men and 50% of women suffer from at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Kathy De La Torre is a domestic abuse survivor and hosts The Inspire Café, a weekly podcast where she interviews people who have overcome adversity with a positive outlook on life. Today she shares how she was able to overcome a physically abusive relationship without being shattered, and 3 ways you can quit re-living traumatic memories that may haunt you. Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/traumatic-memories
Jummy Olawale is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and runs her private practice, Focus Counseling, in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode she talks to Daree about how overthinking and constant worrying becomes a problem when it gets in the way of living your life, and ways to combat overthinking and "embrace the mess." Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/overthinking
Have you ever wanted to do something, but stopped yourself with thoughts of, 'What will they think of me?' or 'What will they say?' Sometimes you have to forget about the "theys" and the nays and do.it.your.way. As my guest Trina L. Martin says, "You don't need anyone's approval to do what you need to do in your life." She's a speaker and podcaster in Houston, motivating women and youth to strive for their dreams. Listen to our awesome convo as we discussed: * The importance of STEM for females of color * Instilling self-confidence in youth * Working on yourself * Having peace in your life * Notes to your younger self
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/do-you-what-you-need-to-do
I'm taking you through my first-timer account of the fourth annual IDCon 2019 event in New York City.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/idcon-2019
May is National Foster Awareness month. In this interview, I talked with my girl, writer and director Tomeka M. Winborne about her films addressing foster care and sex trafficking. She shares why you should go for your dream even if you don't have the financial resources and step out on faith. Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/fear-faith-fostercare
Assertiveness in business and personal relationships is necessary. Assertiveness is part of a continuum of empowerment. This is the topic for this episode with Crystal Andrus Morissette-- an international best-selling author, Emotional Age and communication expert, and worldwide leader in the field of self-discovery and personal transformation. She and I also discussed the Mother-Daughter archetypes, managing your emotions, and not letting others low standards affect your greatness.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/assertive-woman
A little pow wow about seeking approval and permission when you don't need it... it's already yours! Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/you-dont-need-permission
Daree shares a recap of personal and professional accomplishments from the first quarter of 2019 (January through March), and what she's got planned in the near future.
Show Notes: http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/darees-life-updates-1q19
Listen to an excerpt from my book, What's Wrong With Me?, where I describe 10 traits of a person who loves herself. Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/love-yourself
We all face hurdles of some kind in life. The question is, are they stumbling blocks or stepping stones? According to Dr. Dravon James, motivational speaker, Everyday Peacemaker, and author of Freedom is Your Birthright, the answer depends on whether or not you can find the peaceful space within the outer turmoil, where you can admit to and honestly examine your obstacles. If you can do that, you can tackle them. But if you can’t, they’ll tackle you.
Show Notes -
http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/stepping-stones
Daree shares her top 5 most popular episodes, talks about what she's learned from podcasting, and past guests give their best advice on what they would do differently and that help YOU.
Show Notes: http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/younger-self
We've got enough going on this world trying to hold us down. Let's abide by the code of womanhood. Uplift your sister. Respect yourself. Show Notes - https://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/girl-code
This is a recap of the highlights and lowlights of Daree's life in 2018.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/2018-recap
In this episode I discuss how to deal with "expectation hangovers" (aka disappointments), my hangovers from 2018, and ways that I am tackling my monetary goals. Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/unmet-expectations-goals
Maybe I should have entitled this episode "I don't WANT to call," because that's what I meant. One of my pet peeves is dealing with shoddy customer service-- whether it's by phone or in person. So I'm going to vent a little bit. (Hint: Usher is right!)
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/customerservice
Are you a perfectionist? Do you beat yourself up for even the simplest of mistakes? Well, you are NOT a screw-up. Here's what to focus on instead.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/screwupshappen
Friends don’t hurt friends—or at least the way it should be. Everyone has a story or two about getting stabbed in the back. What about friends who just suddenly stop all communication with you, and give you no reason? Dr. Jan Yager’s book, "When Friendship Hurts: How to Deal with Friends Who Betray, Abandon or Wound You," talks about the realities of friendship gone wrong. How do you deal with toxic friends? Why do some people have a pattern of picking the wrong friends, and end up getting used time after time? How can we choose positive, healthy friendships that enrich our lives, and spot them early on, weeding out the “frenemies” waiting to happen? Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/frenemies
In this episode, I'm covering 10 traits of personal power that you can use to enhance your life. They all work together, but something in my message should resonate with you as a trait you can work on to enhance your personal strength and empower yourself. 1. The power of Thought (2:30) 2. The power of Respect (4:26) 3. The power of Giving (6:37) 4. The power of Friendship (9:36) 5. The power of Touch (11:41) 6. The power of Letting Go (15:57) 7. The power of Communication (19:36) 8. The power of Commitment (25:43) 9. The power of Passion (29:24) 10. The power of Trust (32:05)
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/power10
My work with teenage girls, from my books about self-esteem, to speaking engagements, is based on things I wish I had done differently, and things I would tell my younger self. Lately this podcast has been my platform of choice to continue to spread my message to girls and young women that YOU ARE ENOUGH. So in today's show, I'm going to share with you just 7 of the many things I think every woman, whether young or not-so-young, needs to hear, know, and BELIEVE. Because it's one thing to hear something about yourself, another thing to know it. But you can't stop there. You have to BELIEVE it so it can manifest into action. A person who KNOWS right from wrong, or good from bad, will continue to do the same old things, and keep their same negative habits UNLESS they BELIEVE something different. Something better. So if you know these 7 things, GREAT. But we need to BELIEVE. And sometimes, we forget and just need a fresh reminder. Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/7things
According to the American Kidney Fund (AKF), there are 30 million Americans living with kidney disease. My husband was one of them, until he died in April. June 21st, would have been his 43rd birthday. AKF provided assistance for us when he became unable to work. The VA and Social Security didn't help us, but AKF did. So I'm holding a fundraiser in his honor to go to AKF, where 97 cents of every dollar raised goes back to patients and programming. The biggest cause of kidney disease is diabetes. You can donate blood or platelets for chemo patients. You can contribute to the American Kidney Fund, which has many programs to provide assistance to kidney patients and living kidney donors. My fundraising goal is $1,000 in 21 days. Visit bit.ly/GeorgeLNieves to contribute. Love means action. I hope you'll decide to do something in honor of him, me, or someone YOU love. Let's help some folks who are still with us. Thanks so much!
This episode will not be the typical show where we talk about different life strategies and personal development and I encourage you. This is an episode where I share my very personal story as I grapple with the grief of losing my husband less than a month ago. Today, I'm going to pay tribute to my husband, share a little bit about his journey, some of the feelings that I have about my grief and a couple of takeaways.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/newlywed-widow
April 10 is National Siblings Day. As an adult, have you ever had issues with your siblings? Are you friendly with them, or barely speaking? Do you think you're too young or broke to have a will made (for you or your parents)? I'm talking about it today-- alone. My show, my thoughts, and I want you to let me know if you feel me on any of this.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/siblings-day
There's a WHOLE lot of things in this world that can make us mad or get our last nerve. Tyra S. Gardner is a nationally-certified Anger Management Specialist, speaker, psychotherapist and author whose sharing some tips on managing your anger in business and personal situations.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/anger-can-kill-you
Having experienced childhood abuse by both of her parents, and domestic violence as an adult, Abigail Manning, Awareness Creator, now creates awareness of the codes, cycles and connections found in all forms of abuse. She teaches replacing ill-informed with recognition, blame with empathy, hurt with health, and fear with love. Learn how to stop abuse before it starts, develop more self-awareness and personal responsibility, and communicate healthy boundaries in work and personal relationships. Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/authentic-leadership
Cindy Perlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified biofeedback practitioner, chronic pain survivor, and the author of The Truth About Chronic Pain Treatments: The Best and Worst Strategies for Becoming Pain Free. She is an expert in helping pain patients find safe, effective relief. Download and listen to this #podcast where we discuss: * Some of the many safe and effective pain treatments doctors don't tell pain patients about * How to [safely] take matters into their own hands to get lasting relief, and even permanent recovery.
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/chronic-pain
Your menstrual cycle is more than just bleeding for a few days each month. It's your fifth vital sign-- a crucial way to track your health. But in order to shatter the stigma about our periods, we need to educate ourselves and get to know our bodies before we can change the way we talk about, and think about menstruation. In this episode, fellow podcaster and holistic nutritionist Amanda Laird and I discuss: * Common stigmas about periods that are NOT normal * What a normal menstrual cycle looks like * The importance of ovulation (not just your period) in your cycle * Tips for managing periods with food and your lifestyle
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/get-to-know-your-flow
Lu Uhrich, Certified Eating Psychology Coach, helps women to find food freedom and practice body love, guiding her clients to overcome struggles with yo-yo dieting, food restriction, binge eating, loss of periods, shame, body hate. We talked about: * What chronic dieting does to your mind and body, and how to become a "free" eater (2:45) * How to "make like a tree": the analogy of a tree to reframe your relationship with food and your body (10:04) * How to make peace with your body and food (19:00) * Ideas for health goals that have nothing to do with dieting or weight loss (33:06)
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/love-your-body
Ereena George is a Moms Health Educator and Child Advocate, supporting moms in becoming healthy and whole so they can raise productive children. She explains how clean eating and juicing helped her conquer a poor diagnosis, and how you can begin a healthier journey this year with your diet.
Show Notes: http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/living-on-the-vedge
Rebecca Scritchfield helps people make peace with food. She is a registered dietitian, nutritionist, certified exercise physiologist, author of the book "Body Kindness," and host of the Body Kindness podcast. She joined me on the Kickin' it with Daree podcast to discuss how beauty ideals counteract body kindness, how medical society gives us unrealistic ideals to evaluate health, avoiding "choice traps," and her new Spiral Up Club.
Show Notes: http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/body-kindness
Mike Domitrz, Founder of The Date Safe Project talks with me about building a culture of consent and respect when it comes to the way we treat each other in everyday relationships, including:
- Why you should never tell your child to hug or kiss someone goodbye
- The correct response to a survivor of sexual assault who confides in you
- How assuming gender roles gets us in trouble
- Modeling a culture of consent and respect in your own life
Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/can-i-kiss-you
Women are expected to meet demands and fulfill responsibilities in the professional world and at home. With professional and family obligations, talented, competent women often lock themselves into a "trap" of responsibilities and obligations with little to no time to pursue their talents or passions. As women strive to please their superiors, significant others and co-workers, they find themselves falling behind on the things that matter most. Thus, they fall into "The Strong Woman Trap." Author and Coach Sasha Mobley suggests that women practice certain methods to have the lives they want and the respect they deserve. In this podcast, she explains the "The Strong Woman Trap," the ways to escape from it, the secret to empowerment, and discovering the support that was there all along. Show Notes: http://KickinitwithDaree.com/episode/strong-woman-trap
No one wants to set themselves up for premature aging or sickness. But, as healing arts practitioner, intuitive energy healer and author Marie Knoetig explains, there are many decisions we make without thinking that can lead us to grow old or keep ourselves in poor health. She discusses how to be a self-advocate for your health care and understand the infinite possibilities of health and healing that lie within you.
Show Notes - http://KickinitwithDaree.com/episode/healing-naturally
Cornelius Simon is a motivational speaker, life success coach, and corporate trainer in San Diego. In this podcast, he explains how exercising self-discipline can result in creating positive new habits, boosting your productivity, and increasing your self-confidence. We discuss: * Discover how to conqueror procrastination and overcome anxiety * Learn how to better manage distractions and interruptions * Gain more confidence in completing tasks and accomplishing goals
Show Notes - http://dareeallen.com/practice-discipline-cornelius-simon
After her husband's sudden suicide, Kristi Hugstad had to not only deal with her grief in a healthy way, but also find a way to move on and live a happy life once again. Now as a certified Grief Recovery Specialist, her work has helped countless people through the most difficult times in their lives. Through her work, she hopes to help people who have experienced tragic events to gain a new perspective and renew their lives. We discussed: * Recognizing depression and mental illness (15:35) * Asking the question, "Are you OK?" (20:51) * The problems with the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why, about teen suicide (23:04) * The stigma of crying in front of people (28:40) * The time it takes to grieve and the "get over it" sentiment (31:44) * The stages of grief myth (33:24) * What Kristi wishes she had known while her husband was still alive (35:19)
Show Notes - http://dareeallen.com/grief-recovery-kristi-hugstad
Stephanie knows firsthand the shame, isolation and secrecy of growing up with and living with an alcoholic. Just before Hurricane Sandy in October 2012, Stephanie McAuliffe’s world was turned upside down when her husband entered rehab for alcoholism. A resident of the Jersey Shore, she was living "a storm within a storm." Stephanie now helps women free themselves of the madness of living with an alcoholic; to finding hope, peace, and joy. She believes there should be no shame in giving a voice to our stories and is an example that in voicing them we can finally break free. Show Notes - dareeallen.com/message-in-the-bottle
Pascale Recher is a multi-passionate solopreneur, an advocate of self-care in business, lover of routines, apps, and all things helping the medicine go down. When she’s not on a film set doing hair and make-up, she’s a tech & business facilitator, and the host of the Right-Brain Geek podcast. In this episode she discusses how to become more resilient, exercise self-care and her new, free 5-day Ease and Flow challenge.
Show Notes - http://dareeallen.com/ease-and-flow
Nathalie Botros – the "Bon-Vivant Girl" – is a certified health coach and psychotherapist who teaches women how to lose weight and feel great without sacrificing their appetite and love for life. In this episode, she shows us a way to get to your happy place without suffering, trying desperate measures to lose weight, or avoiding social events.
Show Notes - http://DareeAllen.com/bonvivant
Robin LaCross is a holistic health practitioner who educates and empowers women about their reproductive health. She is on a mission to reduce unintended pregnancies and the spread of STDs in the world by changing the way mothers talk to their children about growing up, having sex, and staying safe. Robin founded The HPV Education Project to raise awareness about the virus, new advances in HPV testing and holistic methods of promoting cervical health. She has been teaching natural birth control methods for over 25 years, and is passionate about making sure every young woman grows up knowing and understanding her body and cycle. Show Notes - http://dareeallen.com/hpv-robin-lacross
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Friendship Coach, Speaker and Author Pamela Naidoo teamed up with some of the world’s leading scientists and research scholars to explore friendships, and specifically, study the dynamics of platonic male-female friendships. In her new book, Just Friends - The Ultimate Girl's Guide to Male Friendships, she gives secrets on how to make long lasting, fun, meaningful friendships with men, including whether men and women can ever really be just friends, the psychology of the friend zone, and "friends with benefits."
Show Notes - http://dareeallen.com/we-are-just-friends
Brandon Frame is a servant leader who has applied his passion for business and education towards the goal of creating concrete avenues for youth to develop into positive and upstanding men and women. His organization, TheBlackManCan, Inc. is an oasis of resources for both African American and global communities. In just 7 years, the organization has gained an international following and endeavors to change and promote a positive narrative of black lives. Comprised of a network of over 200 MENtors to uplift, educate, and inspire young men of color, they have impacted 3,500 young men and counting.
Listen to learn how you can help The Black Man Can support boys and men of color, and specific ways that women can build up men, too.
Show Notes - http://dareeallen.com/theblackmancan
Dr. Joe Martin is The Professional Man Builder. He's the founder of Real Men Connect, a multi-media men's movement where we mobilize, mentor, and multiply the efforts of men who desire to be better husbands, fathers, and spiritual leaders at home, on the job, and in the community. In this episode, in honor of Father's Day, we tackle what it means to be a real man, the biggest challenges facing men today, what women need to know about men in relationships, and what single moms need to know about raising boys. Download and listen at http://dareeallen.com/loving-men-raising-boys/ to hear our discussion about:
* The definition of a real man vs. a male
* Why males fail to mature
* What women really need to know about the men they're in relationships with
* What single moms should do when they are raising boys
Melody Warnick, author of This Is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live discusses place attachment, being neighborly, why Americans move so much, and what it takes to feel rooted in a town or city. If you are unhappy in your current city or thinking of a new place to live, this episode will help you with the psychology of “the geographic cure”--the idea that a new place will change your life and make you a happier person or improve your status, and give you things to think about when considering how to get involved and fall in love with your community so it will feel more like the place where you belong.
Show Notes - http://dareeallen.com/where-you-belong
If your best friend comes to you about a hard time they are having with something, your first response would be caring and compassionate. The advice you give in your language is most likely realistic and practical, but generous. Do you treat yourself the same way? What do you say to yourself when you mess up? Are you your OWN best friend? Dr. Kristina Hallett is a board-certified specialist in clinical psychology, professor, life coach, and author of the best-seller, "Own Best Friend." She explains how learning to let go of self-doubt and negative internal messages can help you become your own best friend, using her 8-step EMPOWERS process. Show Notes - http://dareeallen.com/own-best-friend/
Starting a goal in small steps can help lower the resistance that keeps us from getting started and building momentum. That's just one of many nuggets that Life Strategist and author Betsy Pake drops in this week's episode.
The idea of "Go Big or Go Home" just doesn't work, and leaves us feeling less than and unhappy. Instead, Betsy shares her "Start Small to Live Big" philosophy, and her CHASE system, to help you accomplish new goals, get motivated & begin to live happier, more joyful lives.
Show Notes - http://dareeallen.com/start-small-live-big
Many of us appreciate the conveniences of smart phones and other technology, we can often get so comfortable with it that we fall into what Stephanie Michele calls "fast-food" relating-- Likes, etc. or quick texts instead of real communication. Some try to use social media to take short-cuts into building relationships.
Stephanie Michele is a Certified Behavioral Analyst and Founder of “No Text or Next.” She promotes improving relationship skills and facilitates communication exercises in our mainstream “device, media and app addicted” society, and promotes the value of maintaining long term relationships. She promotes an exploration of grace, empathy and curiosity as means to course correct ineffective relational habits while increasing experiences of meaningful connection.
Show Notes - http://dareeallen.com/relating-well-true-connection/
Meiyoko Taylor visits the podcast this week to help you find your "amazing" and tap into your hidden potential.
Most people are one step from transforming their life and it is his mission to provide them with the tools to find their AMAZING! Listen to Meiyoko as he shares:
- What "your amazing" is, or could be
- What a lot of self-help/personal development books lack
- Why you must have your own personal vision and mission
- What to do if something in your life does not work for you anymore
- What a "habitude" is and how your habitude is the key to success and improving your life and much more!
Show Notes - http://dareeallen.com/finding-your-amazing
Mark and Laura Tong were on the show last March, talking about ways to live without regrets, and now they're back to discuss the new book, The Life-Changing Power of No!, where they discuss healthy and respectful ways to assert your boundaries in various situations.
The Tongs discuss:
- What makes it so hard to say No to people when they ask you for help? (4:55)
- Examples of ways you can say no without being disrespectful or feeling guilty (7:57)
- The benefits of saying No (15:22)
Show Notes - http://dareeallen.com/saying-no