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Trying MattersThe Lowest Lows Make For The Highest HighsY'all, I have had this realization this week that my confidence has disappeared...and I didn't even realize it! Okay, so I kind of felt it dwindling, but this past week, the week of my 29th birthday, I realized that the confidence I worked so hard to build over the past few years has slowly been slipping away. How did I realize this you ask? Through a series of sad days and a really low moment that same week. Those moments lead me to realize that sometimes, we need those low moments to bring us back into our best...2025-07-0325 minTrying MattersI'M BACK! And The Crossroad Is Where I've BeenI’m back! Boy have I missed this podcast! There’s been so much going on since I last recorded. I had to explain what’s been going on, and of course the lessons learned. This episode is about being at a crossroad, knowing when to stick it out versus when it’s time to go. That’s where I've been for the past 2-3 months. Decision making is not my favorite thing. I’m sure you can agree that it is not always easy, so listen to this when you’re feeling like you need some help continuing or...2025-05-2928 minTrying MattersAdvice Is Not A One Size Fits AllHow many times have you heard someone else talk about the “thing that changed their life forever,” tried it yourself, and realized it wasn’t for you? Here’s the thing, I totally realize that this podcast is exactly that! But, the part that I really want everyone to understand is, we all come from different backgrounds, lifestyles, values, and upbringings. Our stories make us all unique, which, as you know is something we pride ourselves in here on the Trying Matters Podcast. But, how often are we trying to fit ourselves into the molds of what someone else had succ...2025-02-1331 minTrying MattersWhy I Left Social Media and What Life Has Been Like SinceThinking about leaving the social media world? This episode is for you! Honestly, even if you haven’t been thinking about leaving social media platforms, this episode is about creating an awareness of your relationship with social media and the impact it has on your life. If you’ve been trying to chat with me via Instagram or Facebook and you’re wondering why I haven’t gotten back to you, this episode explains why! I’ve been off both platforms for 2 months, and there have definitely been some realizations. Now, I’m not saying everyone should eliminate social media from t...2025-01-2331 min
THE CONNECT COMMUNITY - Let's Grow TogetherCoNNect Conversations GreenTech Amsterdam + Mary Jane Festival Berlin June 2024 The CoNNect CoMMunityCoNNect CoMMunity was blessed to have the opportunity to explore Europe's hottest events of 2024. Starting with GreenTech in Amsterdam, we explored traditional agriculture solutions that have yet to migrate into the cannabis industry. We caught up with Damian Solomon (King Solomon Nutrients), Jason Arcand (VP, Fohse), Kevin Duan (Flexstar), Jason Van Leuven (Aroya), and Danielle Boudreaux (Mills Nutrients) to get their current perspective on the innovations and solutions for the industry.
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Berlin Growshop + King...2025-01-1514 minTrying MattersNew Year, New GoalsHAPPY NEW YEAR! It is 2025; it's a brand new year and a fresh start! Naturally, we all have these ideas and goals for this brand new 12 month period, so of course I decided to kick off the year by focusing on how to create and implement our hopes and dreams for this year! In this episode, I'm taking you through the steps of planning out your year and how to make it one you’re proud of by January 2026. We’re reflecting on our growth and achievements from 2024 and mapping out SMART goals for 2025. As always, I’m giving my rea...2025-01-0439 minTrying MattersI'm back! Life Update After Being Gone For 1 MonthI'm back! It's been a month since my last episode, so I figured I'd finally jump back in and record an episode for y'all. I couldn't think of better way to jump back in than to give y'all a life update on what's been going on, where I've been, and what lessons I've been learning! So, grab ya popcorn, because this episode is a full one with lots of info and crazy turns of events!2024-11-2136 min
ShelterwoodCall and ResponseEpisode 8: Call and ResponseNick begins his investigation into Shelterwood’s unlisted residents. Solomon tries to make contact. Who will answer their calls for help? Content Warnings and Transcript: https://bit.ly/ShelterwoodE8TranscriptShelterwood: A Suburban Gothic was written and produced by Stephen Indrisano and Indrisano Audio, LLC. This episode featured, in order of appearance: Stephen Indrisano as Nicholas DeRoso; Sam Stark as Solomon Crockett; Emily Rittamer as the voice mailbox; Rachel Lepore as Danielle Brown; Alan Boudreaux as Officer Smiles; and Sarah Griffin as Jillian Rhys. Shelterwood was directed by S...2024-11-0744 minTrying MattersGoing through a transition period? Over committing? This is for YOU!Heads up! This one is a REAL, real talk! Lately, both so many people in my life and I have been facing the challenge of "major change" and "transition period" in our lives. Realizing our new realities, the new season of our lives, and accepting the changes that are actively occurring around us, that are out of our control are causing some difficulty. Honestly, it’s really difficult to accept change, and it’s even harder to pivot when what used to work is no longer working. The other thing that I’ve been hearing and experiencing is the issue...2024-10-1728 minTrying MattersGirl, just go!Girl, just go!...On the trip, to the girls night, to the family holiday party! Y’all, having meaningful connections and relationships are what makes life fulfilling and fun! How many times have you said “no” to a fun time with people you enjoy being with because of logistics, made up stories about what you THINK will happen, or even because you’re afraid of what uncomfy thing MAY occur with that person you haven’t seen in forever? I know I have been guilty of all of these, so in this episode, we’re talking about the obstacles an...2024-10-1032 minTrying MattersIt's Time To Pivot!Y'all, here we go! Trying Matters's first major PIVOT! As you all know, I don't believe in doing things because we "should" or because someone else thinks what we do is a good idea. I have been in, what I feel, is the first major transitional phase of the podcast. I started this podcast as a hobby, which I hoped would turn into an entrepreneurial endeavor; however, as you'll hear in today's episode, my focus has now changed! What worked for me in the beginning, is no longer working. Today, I'm talking about how to keep focused on your...2024-09-2726 minTrying MattersJealousyToday we are talking about jealousy! Just like Nick Jonas said, “I still get jealous,” but the part he did not tell us about is how to use jealousy as a tool rather than an uncomfortable feeling! Why do we get jealous? How can we use it to benefit us? What part of the story may we be missing when we feel jealousy come on? The grass is always greener on the other side, unless we learn the realities of the highlight reel that may be triggering our jealousy. This episode is short and sweet and dives into these idea...2024-09-1913 minTrying MattersPeople Pleasing: I Didn't Realize I was Doing It!Today our topic is “people pleasing”! I totally believed that I was not someone who partook in the art of “people pleasing”; however, I have recently come to learn that some of the misery I experience is self-inflicted through people pleasing tendencies. We hear it all the time “Don’t be a pushover” or “I’m a people pleaser,” and so on. But why are we doing this? How do we stop doing this? How do we recognize when we are doing this? In this episode, I am telling you about my learning moment and giving you steps to help identify and...2024-09-1235 minTrying MattersTaking A Pause: The Reason Why I Did Not Publish An Episode Last WeekAs you all know, this podcast is a real talk, no BS podcast. The purpose of this podcast is to learn how to listen to ourselves and go after what truly lights us up and tune out the noise of what the world around us says. Last week, I decided not to record and publish an episode. In this week’s episode, I'm opening up about why I reluctantly decided to take a pause from the podcast for a week. As always, I'm super open and honest about the challenges, fears, and internal self talk surrounding my decision to...2024-09-0535 minTrying MattersPart 3 of Doing More of What We Love Challenge-- The Learning MomentsEpisode 25!! We’re continuing the mini series of “Doing More of What We Love Challenge.” After 1 week of doing more of what I love and implementing more mindfulness, I’m beginning to learn more about myself and some true gems from focusing on the fun/good. If you aren’t familiar with mindfulness, don’t worry I explain what it is in this episode and tie it into the “fun” we are challenging ourselves to engage in. If you’ve been following along with this series/challenge, this is the highs and lows of my experience: the pitfalls of multitasking, l...2024-08-2238 minTrying MattersDoing More of What We Love Challenge Part 2This week’s episode is building on last week’s intro to the “Doing More of What We Love Challenge!” This week, I’m giving you tangible steps to actually do more of what you love daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and of course on the bucket list! I’m walking you through how to organize the activities you love into categories that will actually push you to do more of the activities/hobbies you love. I, of course, am doing it right along with you in real time, so don’t forget to join the text group for the challenge...2024-08-1539 minTrying MattersDo More of What You Love Challenge!Story time! As I frequently do, in this episode, I’m talking about one of my latest epiphanies. This time, the story is about living out dreams, whether big or small. The purpose of this podcast is to encourage ourselves to live our lives to the fullest. So, to help us really take action and push us to do more of what we love, I’ve decided to create a challenge! Trying Matters’ first challenge and community building experience! This episode is a start to our “Doing More of What we Love” series. Each week, we will be working st...2024-08-0828 minTrying MattersLet's Talk About Health Baby!Lets talk HEALTH and WELLNESS!! Ladies, it kills me that as women, we don’t know more about our bodies. We don’t know what health tips to listen to or ignore, we don’t know about our hormones, our cycle, workouts, food…AHH! It’s overwhelming, honestly. In this episode, I've compiled all of the FUNCTIONAL tips I've learned from podcasts, books, and trainers. Of course, there’s plenty of credible resources out there, but this is just a quick synopsis of what I've learned and what has worked for me over the past 4-5 years of learning mor...2024-08-0150 minTrying MattersThe Key to ConfidenceToday we’re talking CONFIDENCE! Sometimes, we just don’t feel our best, and there have definitely been seasons in my life where my confidence was shot! Once upon a time, I had confidence like no other! My confidence dwindled, slowly due to a bad relationship, and getting it back definitely was not an easy task. In this episode, I'm telling my story of how I gained my confidence back after allowing negative self-talk and the influence of others to impact how I viewed myself. I’m giving you tips on where to start on your journey to confid...2024-07-2533 minTrying MattersWhen you thought it would be easy, but it isn't...Episode 20!! Wow I’m excited, and I hope y’all are too. So today, we are talking about how sometimes the best decisions are not easy. I feel that in life today, we are told, if it’s too hard to do something, we don’t have to go through with it; however, is that truly the best way to go about our lives? I’ve had countless experiences, as I'm sure you have as well, that have taught me that the best pathway forward is not the easy pathway. We often lean into our feelings to guide us and then w...2024-07-1826 minTrying MattersTurning Tough Moments Into An Exciting FutureYou guys, it’s interview time!! Today we are chatting with my bestie, Tay! She is without a doubt one of the main inspirations for Trying Matters and wholeheartedly my top supporter when I was contemplating starting this podcast. She is 29 and making all the moves: buying a house, starting her master’s degree, and working as a nurse in the school system and local hospital. She has been a pediatric nurse since 2017, in which she has traveled the country and won awards for being one of the best in her field. If you are someone who is in a tr...2024-07-111h 12Trying MattersPriorities, goal setting, and being present where your feet areThis episode is a follow up from last week's episode. In episode 17, I talked about not knowing the direction I want my future to go in and determining what is the best idea or thought for the present moment. In today's episode, I'm digging deeper into the Big Vision, teaching you how to make S.M.A.R.T. goals, and focusing on your deeply rooted priorities. I discuss the benefits of knowing and understanding your current priorities versus your big dreams for the future and the ways to prioritize the here and now to both prepare for the f...2024-07-0431 minTrying MattersTWENTY-EIGHT and what does the future hold??This episode is short and sweet. 28 years on this planet, and I of course had a few realizations that came with the birthday 😂I know it can’t just be me that feels like I have to have my entire future planned out! My birthday reminded me, not only of the value I find in being with “my people,” but it also reminded me of their perspective of me and how it can be helpful to my growth. This episode tracks my thought process from “I’m a year older, what is my future going to be like,” to “Ho...2024-06-2820 minTrying MattersY'ALL, I'm a Pup Mom!!I cannot believe it finally happened! My husband and I finally decided to get a puppy! This week is our first week with her, so what better topic to discuss than the life changes involved in adopting a pup? In this episode, I'm telling our story of how we finally came to the decision to add to our family and the crazy fast process of actually making it happen. I've got some fun stories and lessons from only 2 days with our Willow girl, so grab your pups and let's get to the show!Don't forget to follow...2024-06-2040 minTrying MattersDoing the Scary Shit!You guys!! Episode 15 is here! A day later than usual, but hey, in true Trying Matters fashion, I decided to try something new and change up the show a little this week for this milestone episode. What's the new thing you ask? We have an interview for the very first time on the Trying Matters Podcast! Today we are chatting with my absolute best friend, Lauren! We have been friends for 9 years, after meeting in the recruitment room in college. Lauren is a pediatric SLP, specializing in feeding and swallowing and l...2024-06-141h 30Trying MattersHalf of 2024 in the books, and it's time for a reboot!The first half of the year has come and gone! June is here, and I don't know about you, but I'm in need of a reboot! These past 2 weeks, I have been reflecting on my goals for this year and the areas in which I can use some help. In this episode, I'm opening up about my struggles so far this year and talking through the ways I plan to work on them in these next 6 months. There's still so much to look forward to in 2024, so let's reboot together and make the second half of this year even...2024-06-0637 minTrying MattersMy Trip to NYC and the unexpected lessons I learnedNew York, New York! My latest adventure with my husband was truly one for the books, so I figured I'd share our experience with you guys! This episode includes all the places we visited, the people we met, and some unexpected lessons I learned during our trip to The Big Apple! Get ready for some laughs, relatable moments, girl talk, and some personal growth points. You're definitely going to want to grab your glass of wine and bestie for this one!2024-05-301h 06Trying MattersNew Beginnings and Defining SuccessWhat an exciting time of year! All the new grads had me reflecting on the fresh new beginnings they are all about to embark on, so I figured I'd make this episode all about creating your own path and defining your own version of success! In this episode, we're discussing the value of changing our minds and creating acceptance of the fact that it's okay to not have it all figured out early on in life! If you're in a transition period in life or you're unsure of what your future holds, this episode is for you!2024-05-2334 minTrying MattersWhat I've Learned In The First SIX Months Of Marriage1/2 of a year, 6 months, 25 weeks, 180 daysThat's how long I've been married, and here's what I've learned so far! My ladies who are in relationships, engaged, or hope to someday be married, this episode is a fun, real talk experience in which I am open and honest about what the first 6 months have been like. Challenges, growth moments, and things I'm still learning to roll with so far in this journey with my new husband. Love languages and family of origin are a few concepts I am discussing as well, so get ready for some new info a...2024-05-161h 06Trying MattersIs the downward spiral helping you or hurting you?OOOO GIRL! This episode is that fire you've been needing! Judging by the title, I know it may not seem like a "GET PUMPED" episode, but lemme tell ya, it DEFINITELY IS! We all experience that downward spiral that has us feeling upset, defeated, or just straight up chaotic! In this episode, we're talking about why we experience the spiral, ways to get through it, and how to use it to our advantage. We're talking about our goals and truly digging into the excuses we make versus the actual obstacles that we face in the state of the spiral...2024-05-0935 minTrying MattersfriendSHIFTSEver experienced a friendship that just "fizzled out"? Ever experienced that moment when you feel like something is "wrong" in your friendship, but you're too scared to talk to your friend about it? This episode is for YOU! It doesn't matter what phase of life we're in; RelationSHIFTS are inevitable. In this episode, we're discussing those shifts we experience when people we once were so tightly knit to, are drifting away. We're digging into the stories we may be telling ourselves and learning how to distinguish between when we should hold on and when it's time to let go t...2024-05-0236 minTrying MattersForgivenessThis is an emotional, raw conversation about the pathway to forgiving and seeking forgiveness. There’s definitely no holding back in this episode, like for real, heads up, the tears be flowin’! Forgiveness is rarely easy or simple. In this episode, we’re discussing the steps in forgiving someone who has hurt or “wronged” us, from the initial sting all the way through the actual forgiving of the person. We hit on the processing of feelings, identifying and naming the emotions we have associated with the event, and ways we can effectively discuss and repair the relationship with the person...2024-04-2532 minTrying MattersYou do YOU Booboo!This episode is for those of us who have been or currently are struggling with being our truest selves. In this episode we talk about being the fully expressed versions of ourselves. We talk about not holding back, doing what we love, and taking a deeper dive on how our relationships impact living as our most genuine selves. We touch on the importance of community and being real with the people we have in our lives and how that impacts our overall presentation in life.2024-04-1840 minTrying MattersReal Self-CareSelf-care, self-care, how we love you! Episode 6 is a deep dive into self-care. We’re talking about what TRUE self-care is, why it’s important, and ways to make self-care a priority through tangible goals throughout our day to day! We’re debunking what we've come to believe self care is and exploring SIMPLE ways to find time for ourselves.2024-04-1143 minTrying MattersProcrastination StationToday we’re talking about Procrastination! Have you been pushing off something that you need to get done or avoiding that task that’s been on your to-do list for weeks? This episode is for YOU! Girl, 100%, I am in this boat with you and find myself procrastinating, but in this episode, we’re talking about WHY we procrastinate and how to work around those avoidance behaviors. If you love this episode, share it on socials and tag me! I’d love to hear what you loved and what tips work for you when you’re stuck in the procra...2024-04-0422 minTrying MattersMaking Friends, The Adult VersionToday's episode is about making friends as an adult. Let's be so freaking for real right now, making friends when you were kids on the playground was SO much easier than making friends as a 20-30 something! In this episode, we're talking about why it FEELS so complicated to be an adult making friends and how to change the narrative of creating friendships in our adult years. Having some really good girl friends to support you and encourage you to grow is SO important, and we all need those types of relationships. This episode is definitely one you should...2024-03-2826 minTrying MattersHelp! I can't make a decision to save my life!Today, we’re talking about decision making! From identification of a problem and the stories we create around it, to determining the solution, we’re talking about the entire decision making process! We’re talking about obstacles we face when trying to make a decision, tips to help make informed decisions, and allll the feels we experience along the way. Connect with me on Instagram @dadams625Check me out on YouTube @DanielleBoudreaux https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_8Ih514aBZ5WXsU1IETIw2024-03-2149 minTrying MattersThe LIE that is PerfectionismResources: GoogleThe High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins: https://www.melrobbins.com/high5habitThe New American Bible, Saint Joseph Edition: https://catholicbookpublishing.com/collections/gift-bibles/products/st-joseph-new-catholic-bible-gift-edition-personal-size-white-608-13wA Cinderella Story"Nobody’s Perfect" by Hannah MontanaHallow App : https://hallow.com/In this episode, we’re talking all about perfectionism and the LIE that it is. We’re discussing rephrasing the words we use when speaking to ourselves, setting attaina...2024-03-1451 minTrying MattersWELCOME!EEP! Episode 1 of Trying Matters! In this episode you'll get to hear a little bit about me, your host, Danielle! I talk about my journey in life thus far and how I got into podcasting. I introduce the show and give you guys a brief overview of what Trying Matters is all about!Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @dadams625 2024-03-0613 min
Real Talk: A Diversity in Higher Ed PodcastUnfiltered Conversations on Bias: A Live ShowJoin KC, Danielle, Saieda, and Zoe, along with our special guests, Dr. Mary Boudreaux and Brandon Lovene, for the podcast's very first live show! Recorded before an audience of 1,200 incoming students at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, this episode delves into the challenges and opportunities of joining a new and diverse community, tackling the important topic of bias and providing valuable tips on how to thrive in college. Plus, we take live questions from our engaged audience! 2023-10-0951 min
Danielle Smith's Fraser ForumWell-Meaning and Wrong-Headed: the morality of the minimum wage in Canada and the USProfessor of economics and former economics department chair at George Mason University, and senior fellow with the Fraser Institute, Don Boudreaux, joins me this week to discuss the minimum wage, the morality behind the concept, and both the intended and unintended consequences. We even discuss the differences between minimum wage in Canada and the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-12-171h 35
Saints for SlackersEpisode 23: St. LawrenceSt. Lawrence was infamous as a radical follower of Christ...to the point where he eagerly awaited his martyrdom of being cooked on a grill, which he was sentenced to by the Roman Emperor Valerian in 2nd century Rome. Lawrence is a saint who puts us all to the test with his ability to suffer radically for Jesus - to the point of a slow and tortuous death.He's been called the "Ragin' Cajun I.T Guru from down on the Bayou.” Ben Boudreaux has been married to his sweetheart Joy (who you heard ta...2021-03-1610 min
The Confidence CollectiveTrusting your Gut with Endometriosis Advocate Melissa BoudreauxIn this episode of The Confidence Collective, Danielle chats with Melissa Boudreaux, Founder, Marketing Executive and Endometriosis awareness advocate.
THE INTERVIEW
Melissa Boudreau, grew up in Detroit, MI and is a lover of all things Detroit (&New York) and Michigan. Melissa’s career began as a store manager for the Michigan based, Moosejaw Mountaineering, she left as a Senior Marketing Manager working on the inventive “Moosejaw Madness” marketing campaign. In 2015, Melissa was lured away by another Michigan based company, Emagine Entertainment. In 2017, she launched a protein bar, It Fits bar, after she struggled to find o...2020-09-2345 min
Fuel Your Imagination Through Your Ears With Full AudiobookKnight Watch Audiobook by Danielle NormanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 457248
Title: Knight Watch
Author: Danielle Norman
Narrator: Brian Pallino, Jennifer Mack
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:15:31
Language: English
Release date: 06-23-20
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Romance, Mystery, Rom-Com, Contemporary
Summary:
Ms. Norman is one of my go to authors and she has delivered another exceptional read with this book. It is the eleventh in the Iron Orchids and fourth in the Iron Badges series. Kat is a motorcycle cop who is loyal to her friends and has a large family. Jackson is a single father doing everything in his...2020-06-234h 15