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The Executive Coach for Moms PodcastGrowth Mindset: The Key to Ditching Self-Doubt and Leading with ConfidenceLeanna explores the theme of confidence and how it plays a pivotal role in professional success. Focusing specifically on women in the workplace, Leanna shares lessons from her coaching clients and her own journey, highlighting the shift from knowledge-based confidence to belief in one’s problem-solving abilities. Through real-life examples, she explains how a growth mindset can unlock unshakable confidence, especially in environments where women often feel the pressure to have all the answers. For working mothers, this episode offers a gentle but powerful reminder: you don’t have to over prepare or overwork to prove your value. Leanna’s refl...2025-04-2416 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastSlow Down to Speed Up: The Secret to Sustainable SuccessIn this episode, Leanna explores the concept of "slow down to speed up" and how it applies to high achieving working mothers balancing work, family, and personal well-being. She discusses how constantly pushing forward without pausing can lead to stress, overwhelm, and misalignment with long-term goals. Through real-life examples, Leanna shares how intentional slowing down, whether in decision making, parenting, or daily routines, can actually speed things up while lightening the heavy mental load.Topics covered include: How ambitious women often default to overworking as a stress response The importance of stepping back to align with...2025-03-2718 min
The Executive Coach for Moms PodcastDifficult ConversationsLeanna dives into a topic many leaders face: having difficult conversations. Leanna shares insights on preparing for challenging discussions at work and at home, drawing from coaching experiences and the book Crucial Conversations. She offers practical tools like defining clear goals, approaching with curiosity, focusing on what could go right, and breaking conversations into manageable parts. Whether you’re addressing issues with employees, peers, or family members, this episode will help you tackle those tough talks with confidence and ease. Full transcript available here.Connect with Leanna here.Leanna is offering Coaching for Cha...2024-10-1013 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastCreating Your Own Definition of SuccessAs enrollment for The Executive Mom Reset is currently open, we’re replaying one of Leanna’s coaching episodes to give you an understanding of what a coaching session sounds like.Have you ever stepped back to figure out your own definition of success? In this episode, Leanna coaches Allie, who has been feeling stuck in her career and comes to the conversation looking for strategies for how to advance her career. But through the coaching conversation, she discovers that her definition of success and how she "should" be living is very much informed externally, and it may...2024-09-1243 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastMom GuiltDelve into the pervasive issue of "mom guilt" with Leanna. She explores the root causes of this guilt, especially for high-achieving moms who often struggle to meet the same high standards at home as they do at work. She offers insight into how societal expectations, perfectionism, and the ever-evolving challenges of parenting contribute to these feelings. Leanna also shares practical strategies for redefining personal expectations, shedding light on the reality at hand, and finding balance.Full transcript available here.Connect with Leanna here.Join Leanna and other moms like you in The Mom...2024-08-2916 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastGREATEST HITS - OverwhelmWelcome to the Greatest Hits Summer Series! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the first year of the podcast and sharing Leanna’s take on them from her current vantage point.In this episode, Leanna discusses the process of making conscious decisions. She shares her own experience of leaving her executive job to focus on her daughter and highlights the importance of aligning decisions with personal values and vision. Leanna provides four key insights to help listeners navigate decision-making and encourages conscious decision-making and empowers listeners to make choices that bring balance and joy to t...2024-08-2217 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastGREATEST HITS - How Our Thoughts Impact Our ResultsWelcome to the Greatest Hits Summer Series! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the first year of the podcast and sharing Leanna’s take on them from her current vantage point.In today’s episode, Leanna dives into the self-coaching model, where she talks about how our thoughts shape our reality. She explains that our brains are meaning-making machines, turning neutral events into thoughts that can either empower or hinder us. Whether it's an email from the boss or a big life change, our interpretations of these events can profoundly impact our feelings and action...2024-07-1820 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastGREATEST HITS - Conscious Decision MakingWelcome to the Greatest Hits Summer Series! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the first year of the podcast and sharing Leanna’s take on them from her current vantage point.In this episode, Leanna discusses the process of making conscious decisions. She shares her own experience of leaving her executive job to focus on her daughter and highlights the importance of aligning decisions with personal values and vision. Leanna provides four key insights to help listeners navigate decision-making and encourages conscious decision-making and empowers listeners to make choices that bring balance and joy to t...2024-07-0418 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastGREATEST HITS - Why Working Moms Feel Like We're Failing at EverythingWelcome to the Greatest Hits Summer Series! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the first year of the podcast and sharing Leanna’s take on them from her current vantage point.On this week’s episode, Leanna shares how she used to feel like she was failing at everything, despite her accomplishments, due to five factors: perfectionism, all or nothing thinking, people pleasing, valuing work ethic as identity, and recurring negative thoughts. Unfortunately, many working moms can relate to these experiences, which is largely due to a broken system that fails to support working mother...2024-06-0623 min
Wander In Germany Travel And Trip PlanningWhat is the WIG Podcast and Meet Your HostAre you planning a trip to Germany and feeling overwhelmed with questions, unsure about where to start? Perhaps you're missing out on the authentic experiences and local insights that could make your journey truly memorable.
Join LeAnna Brown, Germany travel expert, expat living in Germany, and founder of the #1 Germany Travell Blog, Wander In Germany as she begins her Germany Travel Podcast Journey. Today, we set the stage and scene to let you know exactly what to expect from the jam packed, info filled, insider podcast for Wander In Germany Travel.
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Worthy Mother PodcastWorking Moms: Societal Pressures & Identity Shifts with Leanna Laskey McGrathWorking mothers are expected to work like they don't have kids, and parent like they don't have jobs. Balancing it all can be exhausting, and trying to live up to the unrealistic expectations can leave moms feeling defeated when they feel like they are failing in both areas of their lives. This week, I'm joined by executive coach Leanna Laskey McGrath to explore the identity shifts and pressures faced by high-achieving women once they become mothers, and what we can do to make working motherhood work. In the episode, Leanna and I talk about:The identity s...2024-02-2054 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastHow Our Thoughts Impact Our ResultsIn today’s episode, Leanna dives into the self-coaching model, where she talks about how our thoughts shape our reality. She explains that our brains are meaning-making machines, turning neutral events into thoughts that can either empower or hinder us. Whether it's an email from the boss or a big life change, our interpretations of these events can profoundly impact our feelings and actions, and ultimately, our results.Leanna emphasizes that we often assume our thoughts are facts without questioning them. But she urges listeners to challenge these thoughts, especially the negative ones that might be holding th...2024-02-0816 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastWhy is it so hard for us to ask for help?In this episode of "Executive Coach for Moms", host Leanna Laskey McGrath reflects on the challenges of balancing independence and the need for help. Leanna discusses the societal emphasis on self-sufficiency and the impact it has on authentic connections. She explores the fear and resistance associated with asking for help, revealing how it can hinder meaningful relationships. Leanna delves into the concept of shedding the armor of self-sufficiency. Leanna shares her personal struggles and invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences with vulnerability.Full transcript available here.Connect with Leanna here.Listen...2024-01-2516 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastShoulding OurselvesIn this week's episode, Leanna discusses the practice of "shoulding" ourselves—believing we should be different, do more, or already know certain things—which is so common for high achieving women. She explores the reasons behind this mindset, such as high expectations, fear of public failure, and comparison. Leanna highlights the negative consequences of constantly feeling like we should be somewhere else and provides practical strategies for overcoming this mindset. She encourages the practice of curiosity, acceptance, reframing language, and finding purpose and enjoyment in the learning process. As with many other topics, Leanna encourages awareness and self-reflection, urging list...2024-01-1817 min
The Executive Coach for Moms PodcastGo to the End and Look BackIn this episode of the Executive Coach for Moms podcast, host Leanna Laskey McGrath delves into the importance of looking into the future and reflecting on how we want to live our lives. Drawing inspiration from the book "The Top Five Regrets of the Dying" by Bronnie Ware, who worked as a palliative caregiver, Leanna shares the key regrets expressed by individuals at the end of their lives. Leanna encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives, prioritize what truly matters, and make intentional choices aligned with their values to ensure a future without such regrets.Full...2024-01-1113 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastNew Year, Real You: Strategies for Intentional Goal SettingIn this episode, host Leanna Laskey McGrath reflects on the common pitfalls of New Year's goal-setting and proposes a more practical approach. Drawing from her personal experience, she introduces a more sustainable goal-setting framework based on focusing on two or three significant, overarching goals for the year. Leanna recounts her successful experience in 2017, emphasizing the importance of aligning decisions with priorities and remaining flexible to reassess goals. Leanna concludes by sharing her own goals for 2024, encouraging listeners to approach goal-setting with thoughtfulness and intention for a balanced and fulfilling life.Full transcript available here. Connect w...2024-01-0418 min
The Executive Coach for Moms PodcastEmbracing the Human ExperienceIn this episode of the Executive Coach for Moms Podcast, host Leanna Laskey McGrath shares personal insights gained from her recent surgery and recovery. As a former tech exec turned full-time mom and certified executive coach, Leanna delves into the complexities of the human experience, discussing the pressures women face to be superhuman.Leanna highlights the balance between acceptance and resistance in challenging circumstances, noting how resistance can worsen negative emotions. She advises listeners to write down their thoughts and emotions to increase self-awareness and ultimately embrace acceptance.The episode underscores the fallacy of perpetual...2023-08-1711 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastUnboxing Barbie: A Discussion of Gender Equality, Empowerment, and Self Identity - with Laura LaskeyNote: This episode contains *SPOILER ALERTS* for the Barbie movie.This week, host Leanna Lasky McGrath, a former tech executive turned full-time mom and certified executive coach, welcomes her sister, Laura Laskey, an executive mom, to discuss their thoughts and debrief the Barbie movie. They dive into the themes presented in the film and its implications on gender equality, empowerment, and self-worth.Leanna introduces the concept of "Barbie Land," where women are in power and men are secondary, contrasting it with the patriarchy found in the real world. They explore how the movie highlights the...2023-08-1036 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastMindset Shifts to Make Parenting Feel Less StressfulWelcome to the "Executive Coach for Moms" podcast, hosted by Leanna Laskey McGrath, a former tech exec turned full-time mom, recovering perfectionist, and certified executive coach. In this episode, Leanna focuses on parenting mindset shifts to reduce stress and create a more enjoyable parenting experience.Leanna emphasizes the importance of curiosity in understanding our children's behaviors and needs. Rather than assuming intentionality behind their actions, she encourages parents to stay curious about the underlying emotions and needs their children are trying to communicate. She introduces the concept of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), where every communication expresses a need...2023-08-0332 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastMeet Your Host! Leanna's Story - Part 3In the final installment of this 3-part series where Leanna Laskey McGrath is interviewed by Andrea Palmer, Leanna shares her journey as a full-time mom and the challenges she faced in giving up her identity as a workaholic business leader. She reflects on the unrealistic expectations she placed on herself and the importance of managing her thoughts. Leanna discusses the personal growth and self-discovery she experienced during her transition and how she has learned to embrace imperfections and find balance in her new role. She also talks about her passion for coaching and helping other women navigate the challenges...2023-07-0627 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastMeet Your Host! Leanna's Story - Part 2Welcome to the Executive Coach for Moms podcast, hosted by Leanna Laskey McGrath. The goal of this podcast is to help working moms find balance and joy in their lives. As a high-achieving mom and former tech executive, Leanna understands the challenges that come with balancing motherhood and a successful career.In part 2 of the 3-part interview series with Andrea Palmer, Leanna shares about her experience as a working mom and her decision to leave the corporate world to focus on her daughter. She talks about the challenges she faced when returning to work after maternity leave...2023-06-2931 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastMeet Your Host! Leanna's Story - Part 1Welcome to the Executive Coach for Moms podcast, hosted by Leanna Laskey McGrath. The goal of this podcast is to help working moms find balance and joy in their lives. As a high-achieving mom and former tech executive, Leanna understands the challenges that come with balancing motherhood and a successful career.In this episode, I decided to switch things up a bit. Instead of a solo episode or an interview, I invited my friend, Andrea Palmer, to interview me. Our conversation was so rich and extensive that I've divided it into three parts, and today's episode is...2023-06-2236 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastNavigating Motherhood as a High AchieverWelcome to the Executive Coach for Moms podcast, hosted by Leanna Laskey McGrath. The goal of this podcast is to help working moms find balance and joy in their lives. As a high-achieving mom and former tech executive, Leanna understands the challenges that come with balancing motherhood and a successful career.In this episode, we delve into the challenges faced by high-achieving moms and how the achievement-oriented mindset can hinder their journey. Leanna, an Enneagram type 3, shares her personal experience of struggling with unrealistic expectations after becoming a parent. Through therapy and coaching, she discovered the power...2023-06-1518 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastConscious Decision MakingWelcome to the Executive Coach for Moms podcast, hosted by Leanna Laskey McGrath. The goal of this podcast is to help working moms find balance and joy in their lives. As a high-achieving mom and former tech executive, Leanna understands the challenges that come with balancing motherhood and a successful career.In this episode, host Leanna Laskey McGrath discusses the process of making conscious decisions. She shares her own experience of leaving her executive job to focus on her daughter and highlights the importance of aligning decisions with personal values and vision. Leanna provides four key insights...2023-06-0819 minThe Executive Coach for Moms PodcastWhy Working Moms Feel Like We're Failing at EverythingWelcome to the Executive Coach for Moms podcast, hosted by Leanna Laskey McGrath. The goal of this podcast is to help working moms find balance and joy in their lives. As a high-achieving mom and former tech executive, Leanna understands the challenges that come with balancing motherhood and a successful career.On this week’s episode, Leanna shares how she used to feel like she was failing at everything, despite her accomplishments, due to five factors: perfectionism, all or nothing thinking, people pleasing, valuing work ethic as identity, and recurring negative thoughts. Unfortunately, many working moms can re...2023-06-0119 min
Hello and GoodbyeEp 112: When Closure Meets AcceptanceIt's another vulnerable episode, as Leanna and Jared come back to the mic with life updates, hilarious stories and a raw conversation about the future of the podcast. Jared talks about his recent, major life change and its effect on his dating life and Leanna shares an update from her most recent situationship and her difficulty with finding closure and moving on. They talk about Leanna's birthday weekend in San Diego and some really funny moments that will make you laugh out loud, including Jared's recent venture into hip hop dance classes. Finally, Leanna discusses her decision of officially bringing t...2022-11-1653 minHello and GoodbyeEp 110: Flirting Advice, Kissing How To’s & the Power of Consent
In this fun and flirty episode, Leanna and Jared take a blast into the past, as they share advice they wish their younger selves would have known about flirting, kissing, boundaries and consent.
Leanna gives flirting advice to younger men on reading body language and understanding boundaries, and Jared gives a more detailed approach with four of his flirting guidelines, including playfulness, playing with distance, and more!
They then dive into kissing to-do's and not to-do's with details of tongue play, body positioning and varying sensations.
Jared shares his worst kiss and Leanna shares her best.
As Leanna shares the most impor...2022-06-0852 minHello and GoodbyeEp 107: Being Bold, Dating Apps & Jacuzzi ”Fun”Get ready to laugh as another solo episode with Leanna and Jared reveals hilarious moments in their current romantic and personal lives. First, Jared shares his recent dating app interactions and allows Leanna to read a dating app message between him and a recent match.
The two then discuss first message options using dating apps, first message "do nots," and if any of it matters. Jared also shares an upcoming endeavor that taps into his more theatrical side.
They then dive into the segment "Leanna did what?" as Leanna shares her firs...2022-05-1846 minHello and GoodbyeEp 101: I Watched a Porn and I Liked ItIt's another fun-filled solo episode with Leanna and Jared as the two discuss their current romantic lives and all of the exciting endeavors the two have taken on. Jared gives an update on his status with the person he flew across the country to meet and the revelation that he and his therapist discovered. Leanna shares her updates of her casual relationships and how she has become a boundary boss bitch who is not afraid to ask for what she wants and needs. Finally, the two start a new segment called "Leanna did what?" as Leanna shares her first experience...2022-04-0643 min
Curating the Curious#50- Dealing with Criticism (and Gossip) - Learn to Sort Your MailSend us a text“If you are a woman who dares to show up in the world in any way—big or small—the backlash will be swift and fierce and painful. It will come from men and women and people beyond and in between.When a man puts out his work, the world asks: is his work worthy?When a woman puts out her work, the world asks: Is she worthy of putting out her work?So…rarely will her criticism be about her work at all. It will be about HE...2022-03-2315 minCurating the Curious#49- Slow Burn with Michael Ash SmithSend us a textToday we have Michael Ash Smith from Unvaeled and Mber Creative. Michael wears many hats and this conversation covered it all. In this episode we discussed:the backstory of Unvaeled and how his magazine Unvael Journal came to bethe social media algorithm and why we shouldn’t take low engagement personallyhow to embrace reels and rather than fighting the current (while maintaining your artistic integrity)how to begin in analog photography and the beauty of slowing things downself portraits and the different ways they can support our ability to interact wi...2022-02-281h 23Curating the Curious#48- You Are An ArtistSend us a textYou are an artist. We are all artists in some way. Each one of us creates, shapes, molds, or even bakes things of some sort. We all dream, dance, plan, sketch, sing, and imagine new ideas. We’re not required to be good at these things…it’s all about the process. The light that it brings to your heart.The moments of joy, energy, inspiration and flow will strike when you least expect it. Pay attention and follow where it leads. You are an artist and you belong. There...2022-02-1006 minHello and GoodbyeEp 091: A Wedding, Two Unexpected Texts & a Roof-Top BarLeanna and Jared are back with a solo episode about a wedding weekend getaway and current dating situationships. Leanna shares her experience as a single AF bridesmaid, her plus one (hint, it's Jared), and they talk about all of their adventures post-wedding, including their current state as they record the morning after. Leanna opens up about her new therapist and some confronting emotions following her first session, and then the two start discussing Leanna's current situationship. As Leanna starts sharing that she had not heard from the guy she was talking to, she gets two texts from THAT guy and t...2022-01-261h 01Curating the Curious#46- Creative Compass: Designing Your Road Map-(Thoughts for a New Year)Send us a text“While the canvas of your life is painted with daily experiences, behaviors, reactions, and emotions…YOU are the one holding the brush.” -OprahThis episode is all about sitting down with that paintbrush and designing your life on that canvas. Did you know that the average person lasts 36 days with their New Year's Resolutions and goals?There are many reasons why this occurs so often, but I believe that there are ways to transform this. Piece by piece. It’s truly all about finding clarity and focusing in on all o...2022-01-0519 minCurating the Curious#45- The Pursuit of Meaning with David duCheminSend us a textToday's episode with David duChemin is for the dreamers and the makers, on the hunt for the meaning behind it all. We talk about bringing value to the world, making a living (and a life) with the things that we create, as well as one of my favorite topics, Memento Mori. I've been wanting to speak with David for a while...and he did not disappoint!David duChemin is a best-selling author, photographer, and a bit of a firebrand where the creative life is concerned. His podcast A Beautiful Anarchy, is a...2021-11-3053 minCurating the Curious#44- Morning Mantra Manifesting #8 - GratitudeSend us a textToday's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: Gratitude. Gratitude is the portal to abundance, joy, and magic. As Eckhart Tolle says, “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.”Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, change neural pathways, and increase healthy behaviors and activities. I dare you to try affirmations for 30 days and see what changes occur for you.If you're looking for a quick way to kick off your day, join me! (I'll...2021-11-2304 minCurating the Curious#43- Designing a LIFE with Stormy SolisSend us a textThis episode with Stormy Solis is for anyone who has ever had a dream, but isn't quite sure if it's possible or not. Maybe you didn't have the right role model, support, or guidance to provide you with that belief in yourself. Maybe you're currently stuck and allowing the self doubt to swallow you up? Whatever it might be, Stormy's story shows us that it IS possible. With hard work, determination, and a solid intention, you are capable of making magic. I'm eternally grateful that Stormy felt the pull to open h...2021-11-1552 minCurating the Curious#42- The Key to Really Living with Rebecca Annie Rose Williams (Wovenlight Journal)Send us a text"If you can accept that your life will one day end, then you're more likely to fill it with the things that spark enjoyment. The things that make you happy." -Rebecca Annie Rose WilliamsThe pursuit of simple pleasures is something that I *try* to embrace in some way every day. Inspired by Rebecca, I believe it's the actual key to L-I-V-I-N-G. If you've never heard of this beautiful soul, this episode will be my gift to you. Known as "Wovenlight Journal" on social media, Rebecca was a creative...2021-11-0408 minCurating the Curious#41- An Episode for the Frustrated Creative- It Can Take a Long Time to Sound Like YourselfSend us a text“Man, sometimes it takes a long time to sound like yourself.” -Miles DavisWe talk about finding our creative voice all the time. But Miles Davis, an icon, offering up this news flash that nobody escapes that period of the in-between...That space inside of what we want to create and what we actually have developed the skills in order to fulfill that expectation. It can take years of hard work to close that gap. How do we keep moving and what do we do in order to remain insp...2021-10-2109 minHello and GoodbyeEp 078: Fighting for Women, Bachelor Sightings & Questions Everyone Needs to Stop AskingIn this gourmet scramble of an episode, Leanna and Jared talk about their current affairs, including a deeper discussion about their appearance on a recent podcast, Leanna's birthday adventures, including seeing and meeting some people from the Bachelor, and finally, the two talk about some questions that may seem fun to ask, but could actually be harmful. They talk in detail about sticking up for the importance of independent women and breaking stigmas around having specific "rules" in order to find a partner, Leanna shares a specific conversation with a former BACHELORETTE and then Jared and Leanna discuss the very...2021-10-2053 min
Bettermental1. Stress management for business owners (Part 1)Welcome to Bettermental’s first episode! Mike and Leanna are excited to be back recording together again in person. In this episode, they introduce a three-part mini-series on stress, exhaustion, and burnout. Starting with stress, they dive into exactly what it is, what it looks like for business owners (and themselves!), and several in-depth tips for recognizing and managing it. You’ll leave this episode with questions to ask yourself, strategies like brain dumps, worry lists, and gut checks to try, and a list of further resources to check out.In this episode, we discu...2021-10-1840 minCurating the Curious#40- The 4 Agreements for CreativesSend us a textToday we're going to talk about 4 steps you can take in your life (today) in order to simplify and enhance your creative life and career. Often, it's the simplest of ideas that are the most overlooked. However, they're also usually the most powerful in the way of transformation and change.Come with me as we review this gem of an idea that was introduced over 20 years ago...and still plays an integral part in the way that I attempt to avoid negativity, self doubt, and creative paralyzation. These agreements are a...2021-10-0513 minCurating the Curious#39- The One BIG Thing That's Holding You BackSend us a textWe talk about all of the roadblocks to creating all the time: resistance, your inner critic, fear of the unknown, imposter syndrome…the list goes on and on. But in this episode I want to simplify it all for you into one very obvious but often overlooked idea. It’s been talked about in many ways, but I don’t think that people quite understand how reluctant they are to accepting this one thing as a part of life and just meeting it head on. Today's episode is about about that one BIG...2021-09-3015 minCurating the Curious#38- Finding Wonder Together with Chandra Sandoval & Cindy KnightSend us a text We've got a double whammy for you today with two amazing ladies, Chandra Sandoval and Cindy Knight! Since their original (and separate) appearances here on the podcast, These two have joined forces and are now leading women all over the world with their Finding Wonder retreats.Regardless of whether you're looking to take part in a retreat, this episode is filled with so much inspiration and beauty. It’s about two people coming together with the purpose of lifting others up and shining a light on the beauty that exists around us...2021-09-2144 minCurating the Curious#37- Mental Health Check In - Hormones and "Happiness"Send us a textOof...last month was a doozy. If anything, it's provided me with a bit of wisdom, knowledge, and a great topic for today's episode. I'm bringing my story to you today and laying it all out on the table.Mental health is something that I believe we need to normalize talking about in every way. As women, we can often be ruled by our hormones and discount it as PMS or something else that's (hopefully) temporary. What happens when the game changes and we lose touch with everything that we thought...2021-09-1417 minHello and GoodbyeEp 070: OWN Your Sexuality feat. Sarah Witherington from OWN BoudoirGrab your lingerie and tripods because this episode is going to make you wild about OWNING your sexuality through the power of boudoir. Leanna & Jared welcome photographer, Sarah Witherington, from OWN Boudoir Photography. Sarah discusses how she got into boudoir photography, why she loves it and how she uses it to help empower her clients. Sarah offers tangible advice on how to create your own boudoir shoot, specific poses that will make you look and feel your sexiest, and the three give advice on how to respond to sexts and sexy photos in a way that both people will feel...2021-08-251h 04Curating the Curious#35- Morning Mantra Manifesting #7- Stand in Your PowerSend us a textToday's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: Stand in Your Power. As you learn to love yourself, you become more powerful each day. Stand in that power and own who you are. Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, change neural pathways, and increase healthy behaviors and activities. I dare you to try it for 30 days and see what changes occur for you.If you're looking for a quick way to kick off your day, join me! (I'll title all of these e...2021-08-0504 minHello and GoodbyeBest of: Overcoming Addiction & Codependency feat. Sasha TozziAre you needing to move past codependency? Leanna and Jared welcome healer and hypnotist, Sasha Tozzi, to unpack the reality of recovering from addiction and codependency. Sasha talks about her journey through her own addiction struggles and how she found herself, which led to her creating the business that she has now in order to help other women who have similar struggles. She talks about her sobriety, what codependency looks like in relationships, love addiction, eating disorders and other ways in which we run from ourselves. Sasha also talks about how she discovered hypnotherapy, how she uses it with her c...2021-07-231h 38Curating the Curious#34- F*ck Being Modest- (You're Welcome)Send us a textNo mincing words here. F*CK being modest. Shrinking yourself so that others will be more comfortable in your presence is for the birds. Now humility...that's a totally different story. Being humble while also recognizing the power and unique abilities that you possess can be a wonderful thing.Today we will dissect the difference between humility and modesty, and how it all intersects with two of the most important words I've learned along my voyage through the arts: "You're Welcome". Perspective is everything and it's time to exist fully, without...2021-07-2110 minCurating the Curious#33- Beating OverwhelmSend us a textFeeling the overwhelm of summer madness mixed with the chaos of post-pandemic life ramping back up again? How can we manage it all and keep our heads above water?The key is all about taking the time to cut things into bite-sized chunks. "Micro-productivity" or "micro moves" (a term that I just made up for this episode) can be a true life-saver. Instead of allowing this new way of living to swallow us up, let's take a few small and simple steps together and beat the overwhelm.Book...2021-07-1313 minHello and GoodbyeBest of: My Story (Pt. 1)Get ready for a very different kind of episode as Leanna starts to share pieces of her story. Jared takes the lead on this one as he guides your host through thoughtful questions that will give listeners a clue into what makes Leanna, Leanna. The two dive into Leanna's earlier years including her growing up a pastor's daughter, what she was like in junior high and high school, her personal struggles as a teenager, her experiences with the Christian church and the purity culture, and her early college years. They also go into the story of how Leanna met h...2021-07-091h 33Curating the Curious#32- Morning Mantra Manifesting #6- Money Mindset- I Deserve Abundance and ProsperitySend us a textToday's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: Money Mindset. You DESERVE abundance and prosperity. Let's talk about breaking through the imaginary ceiling in your mind and hitting that next level.Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, change neural pathways, and increase healthy behaviors and activities. I dare you to try it for 3 weeks and see what changes occur for you.If you're looking for a quick way to kick off your day, join me! (I'll title all of these episodes with Morning M...2021-06-2405 minCurating the Curious#31- Finding Your Purpose Through the FearSend us a textWe're all looking for fulfillment and purpose, aren't we? What if it all feels muddled and covered up by self doubt and fear...how do we move past that and get to the place we really want to be?"Your fear will always be triggered by your creativity because creativity asks you to enter into realms of uncertain outcome...and fear HATES uncertain outcome." -Elizabeth GilbertHow do we find our purpose in life? Let's discuss and figure it out together.Creative Compass: Free Class on goal setting...2021-06-1818 minHello and GoodbyeEp 067: How We Met: Stories of Meet Cutes & Set-Ups
Ever been set up on a blind date by the person's mom? In this fun, light-hearted episode, Leanna and Jared share stories of meet cutes and set-ups that either ended in relationships or disasters, or relationship disasters. Jared tells an extended story of his meet cute with a woman he met on a work trip and how it ended full circle with his hotel lobby bathroom shenanigans. Leanna shares why not to get set up with someone by their mom, and the two talk about the do's and don'ts of setting people up, as well as being assertive as a...2021-06-1159 minCurating the Curious#30- Outside the Box with Ashley MarstonSend us a textI'm excited to introduce one of the coolest, funniest, and most consistent artists I know...Ashley Marston. I can't think of too many people out there who keep it more real, while also maintaining a level of fun and inspiration at the same time.Ashley is known for her work in capturing birth and underwater, as well family films. Her 365 day project called A Daily Occurrence has been running consistently for over 7 years now and she's taught students from all over the world how to stay inspired. To know her is...2021-06-0158 minCurating the Curious#29- Morning Mantra Manifesting #5- You Are Not Running Out of TimeSend us a textToday's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: You are not running out of time and you are not doing this thing wrong. It's okay not to know how it will all unfold. Trust in your own timing.I've recently learned the power of affirmations and have begun to incorporate them into daily life. Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, change neural pathways, and increase healthy behaviors and activities.If you're looking for a quick way to kick off your day, join me! (I'll title a...2021-05-2003 minHello and GoodbyeEp 063: Spilling the Tea & Empowering Survivors: An Honest Conversation About Dating, Life & Sexual AssaultTRIGGER WARNING: Leanna and Jared talk openly about sexual assault in the second part of this episode, starting at around minute 40.15. While there are no graphic descriptions, they discuss options for survivors and how best to support and empower a survivor. Leanna also shares a brief, non-descriptive personal scenario, and why she decided to come forward now. In the first part of the episode, Leanna and Jared spill the tea on their lives including updates on Jared's latest dating experiences, Leanna's multiple dating adventures, things they discovered about each other, recommendations and the journey to setting boundaries. It's a fun...2021-05-141h 10Curating the Curious#28- Information is Power with Emma GouldingSend us a textToday's episode with Emma Goulding covers so many thought provoking and inspiring topics. We talk about using social media as a tool for societal change, leaning into your identity with self portraits, feeling the fear and doing it anyway, and her goal of empowering others with information. Legacy is the key word and a greater purpose is lies beneath it all. It's never too late to begin on a new path and Emma shows us how to remain curious and adventurous in life!Creative Compass: Free Class on goal setting...2021-05-1246 minCurating the Curious#27- Burnout Part 2-The Way to HealingSend us a textSince hitting the publish button on my Part 1 episode about burnout and the toll it's been taking on me, I've received handfuls of messages from so many of you who are finding yourselves in the same position. We are not alone.Throughout this process of taking a giant pause and finding new ways to heal, I've been collecting the thoughts and ideas that have been helpful for recovery. Here's a just a sample of what has been guiding me as of late. I hope these tips give you something useful to act...2021-05-0718 minCurating the Curious#26- The Edge of Becoming with Cindy KnightSend us a textThis episode covers so many topics that have been on my heart for so long. We discuss the meaning of self portraiture and the role it has played in both of our lives. Cindy also shines the light on the process of unraveling and becoming that happens through the passing of time. For some, aging can be a scary process, but if we change the lens through which we view it, becoming older and wiser is such a beautiful unfolding.Book Links for this episode and Beyond (links...2021-04-2953 minCurating the Curious#25- Morning Mantra Manifesting #4- I Trust In The Timing of My LifeSend us a textToday's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: I trust in the timing of my life. There is no rush, there is no hurry...all we have is now. I choose to be here now.I've recently learned the power of affirmations and have begun to incorporate them into daily life. Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, change neural pathways, and increase healthy behaviors and activities.If you're looking for a quick way to kick off your day, join me! (I'll title all of these e...2021-04-2602 minCurating the Curious#24- Burnout Part 1 - Where I've BeenSend us a textBoom, bang, crash and burn...that's where I've been. I'm happy to say that things are finally looking up!For anyone who listened to my "Mindset-Which Wolf Do You Feed?" episode and felt overwhelmed by my intensity...apparently so did I! Shortly after that, I came face to face with a brick wall that wouldn't allow me to move any further, until I faced the music. Burnout is REAL. If you don't listen to the signs that your body sends you, things can turn pretty ugly.I'm calling this episode Part 1 b...2021-04-2007 minHello and GoodbyeEp 058: How to Stop Attracting F*ck BoysAre you tired of dealing with f*ck boys? Leanna and Jared share their thoughts on how to stop attracting f*ck boys and start attracting what you actually want. Leanna shares details of a recent experience and how she was able to navigate and make the best decision for herself, while Jared goes into the more "clinical" definition of a f*ck boy. The two talk about signs and behaviors that may give clues you're getting into bed, pun intended, with the wrong person, and Leanna and Jared also give the key that will allow you to be f*ck b...2021-04-091h 00Hello and GoodbyeEp 057: What Exactly is Nonviolent Communication? feat. Mara & RoryWhat exactly is nonviolent communication (NVC)? Leanna and Jared welcome special guests, Mara and Rory, to talk vulnerably about their discovery and implementation of nonviolent communication, and how their personal exploration and studies of NVC have helped their relationship survive through the pandemic. Jared takes us through the in's and out's of NVC, including observations, feelings, needs and requests, and Rory, Maya and Leanna give examples of how this has played out in their relationships. Rory and Maya also do a role play of exactly how NVC can look during conflict and the importance of using it as a...2021-04-021h 19Curating the Curious#23- Morning Mantra Manifesting #3 - I Rejoice in My Creative EnergySend us a textToday's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: I Rejoice in My Creative Energy. I Freely Express Who I am and Let My Own Unique Light SHINEI've recently learned the power of affirmations and have begun to incorporate them into daily life. Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, increase neural pathways, and increase healthy behaviors and activities.If you're looking for a quick way to kick off your day, join me! (I'll title all of these episodes with Morning Mantra Manifesting so you can c...2021-03-2904 minCurating the Curious#22- Mindset - Which Wolf Do You Feed?Send us a textWhen it comes down to it, mindset is EVERYTHING. We've all heard the parable about the two wolves...which one do you feed? For some lucky people, positive thinking comes more naturally. For others (including myself), it can be a daily requirement to make sure you stay on the right track mentally. Feeding the right wolf can take some work.After we've done that mindset work, we've also got to find ways to share the music within us and keep our creative spirit alive. Khalil Gibran once said, "When you are born...2021-03-2515 minCurating the Curious#21- Morning Mantra Manifesting #2 - I am Open and Receptive To All GoodSend us a textToday's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: I am Open and Receptive to All Good"Every thought is either an investment or a cost". - T Harve Ecker I've recently learned the power of affirmations and have begun to incorporate them into daily life. Positive affirmations have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, increase neural pathways, and increase healthy behaviors and activities.If you're looking for a quick way to kick off your day, join me! (I'll title all of these episodes with MMM so you can c...2021-03-2203 minCurating the Curious#20- Faith Over Fear with Sunny MabreySend us a textToday's episode with actress, singer, model, and comedian Sunny Mabrey is all about feeling the fear and doing it anyway. Following your heart and going for every dream that enters your brain. Scared of that thing...do it anyway. Fall down once...stand up twice.It's never too late for you to start something new, and if you can dream it up, then you can most definitely make it happen.Join us as we relive a bit of our twenties together in LalaLand and also dig deeper into the lessons we've...2021-03-1848 minCurating the Curious#19- Morning Mantra Manifesting (Intro) - I Am In Control Of My RealitySend us a textToday's Morning Mantra Manifesting topic: Everything I do is a choice, so I am in control of my reality.This is the very first day of this format that I'm popping in here for a little experiment. I've recently learned the power of affirmations and have begun to incorporate them into daily life.If you're looking for a quick way to kick off your day, join me! (I'll title all of these episodes with MMM so you can choose whether or not to listen in.) I'm going to...2021-03-1504 minCurating the Curious#18- Sisterhood - Finding (and Elevating) Your WolfpackSend us a textDo you have a strong support system in your life that lifts you up and supports you in all that you do? In today's episode we talk about finding your Wolfpack and tending to relationships that keep you growing and flourishing together.The past year has tested so many friendships and ideas that we thought we had all figured out. Some friendships have bonded tighter, while others have dissolved. All in all, the world is truly abundant and there's enough room for us to all sit at the table. How do w...2021-03-1123 minCurating the Curious#17- Making Timeless Art with Kellee QuinnSend us a textFrom traveling around the world to studying the work of the Old Masters, Kellee Quinn has done it all. She shares her stories and views on making art, inspired by all things from the past. Her motherhood and breastfeeding work is in a league of it's own, and this episode gives insight as to why. There are no words to describe how much I enjoyed creating this episode. I guarantee you that after listening, you'll want to sit down with this Scottish beauty and have a pint of Guinness.Kellee is...2021-03-041h 09Curating the Curious#16- Is Anybody’s Art Truly Original?Send us a textThe big debate: Who and what is truly original? Does the consumption of social media help or hinder our creativity? With the help of Austin Kleon and his book Steal Like an Artist, we cover these topics along with all of the differing opinions floating around today.Stealing, copying, fake it 'til you make it...all of these words and phrases can definitely have a negative connotation, but I've got a different view to explore. Is being "original" the end-all goal, or a totally impossible idea?Book Links for...2021-02-2309 minCurating the Curious#15- You're Gonna Die...So Listen To This! with Laura AzizSend us a textWondering what this title is all about? You'll just have to listen to find out. Today's episode with Laura Aziz was simply amazing and so much fun to record. Laura has been my Morning Pages Guru since the end of last year and it's high time that everybody gets a taste of all she has to say.If you're interested in embarking on a Morning Pages journey of your own, but need an accountability coach who knows the ropes...Laura is your girl.Creative Compass: Free Class...2021-02-181h 01
Life's Fertile QuestionsLeanna's Story- Uplifting Story of Perseverance and Hope for the FutureToday we get up close and personal with Leanna's fertility journey. Leanna and her husband were trying to conceive for 2 and a half years before they conceived their miracle baby, Brody. Their journey continues as they maneuver through round 2, amidst the uncertainty of 2021.
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2021-02-1729 minCurating the Curious#14- Does Seeking Attention Kill Your Creativity?Send us a textThe path to creative fulfillment is one that so many of us are searching for...but how do we stay focused and true to course? The switch from "self to service" mindset can never fail you. Paying attention rather than seeking attention is yet another important layer.As Joseph Gordon Levitt said, "if your creativity is driven by a desire to get attention, you will never be creatively fulfilled." What steps can we take in order to get to that higher level of FLOW? All that and more in this Curious...2021-02-1218 minHello and GoodbyeEp 049: They See Me Swipin' (with Intention)There's nothing like trying to manage dating apps during a Pandemic, so Leanna and Jared are here to provide support and helpful tips from their own experiences (including Leanna's very recent experience) with swiping. Dating apps continue to evolve and the people using them continue to evolve, so the two start first with a basic run-down of what has changed and how to navigate things like social distancing, wearing masks on a first date and how the vaccine is now coming into play! Leanna also shares her very recent, extremely brief escapade back into online dating including the hilarious en...2021-02-051h 25Curating the Curious#13- Everything in Life is Art with Zoe WitteringSend us a textEverything we do in life is art. From the food that we make, to way that we drink our tea. Today's guest Zoe Wittering is one of my favorite examples of this. By taking a look through her films and photos you can feel the way she takes in beauty from the every day occurrence and turns it into art. Her voice reminds me of listening to a calming meditation, and her films will bring you to another dimension.Book Links for this episode and Beyond (links can now...2021-02-0234 minCurating the Curious#12- Leaving a Legacy, What is Your "Why"...and Do the Numbers Truly Matter?Send us a textIn the wake of losing one of our brightest stars in the photography world, Jodye Sabatini of Yo.Saba.Saba I've been asking myself this question. What legacy do you want to leave behind as an artist and as a person? The topic of legacy can be discussed in so many ways, but I wanted to find a way to pay tribute to Jodye and her legacy that she left with us. Jodye, you will be missed!We also chat about finding your "why", forgetting about the numbers, poet Maggie Smith, serotinous...2021-01-2618 minLife's Fertile QuestionsA look Inside Life's Fertile Questions: Introducing your hosts Alyssa and LeannaTake a peek inside Life's Fertile Questions Podcast and get to know your hosts Alyssa and Leanna as they talk about how the podcast came to be and a brief breakdown of their infertility journeys .
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Sarah has decided that she is simply overly optimistic.Join us as I chat with Sarah Krieg. One of the funniest and most talented ladies out there in the creative world right now. She's a filmmaker, photographer, educator, and podcaster. If you don't already know and love her from her new podcast The Shared Shutter, you will once you're done listening to this episode. ...2021-01-1957 minCurating the Curious#10- The Path to Body Liberation with Teri HoffordSend us a textDoes the thought of chasing the concept of "body positivity" feel daunting, intimidating, or even impossible? Today's guest, Teri Hofford is going to break it down into something more manageable for you. The idea of body liberation is simply that...liberating.Teri is an author, photographer, and a body image & mindset coach with an endless amount of knowledge to share. Buckle up! This is a good one.The book links for today's episode and beyond (links can now only be accessed on a desktop):Teri's Bo...2021-01-121h 08Curating the Curious#9- Wear Sunscreen...Send us a textAs we say goodbye to this year, I wanted to leave you with something short, sweet, and to the point. This spoken word song made a lasting impression on me many years ago and guided me through my tumultuous 20's. First written by Mary Schmich in the Chicago Tribune in 1997, and then turned into spoken word by filmmaker Baz Luhrmann in 1999. Enjoy it. Hear it. Remember these words.Happy New Year...maybe? Hopefully? We will be cautiously optimistic on this one. See you in 2021.Creative Compass: Free C...2020-12-3108 minCurating the Curious#8- Finding Wonder with Chandra SandovalSend us a textCan we find wonder and beauty while navigating through the abyss of loss and grief?Today we welcome my beautiful-to-the-core friend Chandra Sandoval. Her story is one that I think so many of us might be able to benefit from right now. She took something that was a devastating loss for herself and her family and turned it into a lifelong search for the wonder and beauty in the everyday. As we all navigate through life differently this year, I think we can all take a bit of her story as...2020-12-2259 minCurating the Curious#7- Perfectionism is a Real B*tchSend us a textToday's episode is all about the lie of perfectionism and silencing our annoying, but constant companion...the inner critic. We all have one, but it's our choice how much space we allow them to take up in our brain. I've been a recovering perfectionist for many years, and although it will probably be a lifelong journey, I've come a long way. Join me as I share my viewpoint on it all, and dive into more vulnerable places along the way.The book links for today's episode and beyond: (...2020-12-1718 minCurating the CuriousThoughts Become Things with LeAnna AzzoliniIt's time to get personal. Today I will tell my story of an event that shaped me and changed the course of my life forever. We'll discuss how I came to discover that I am the creator of my own life. I also get honest about my current state of affairs ( spoiler alert: I'm not at the top of my game).Creative Compass: Free Class on goal setting (designing your road map)To find out more about Curating the Curious, head to:Instagram: @curating.the.curious @leanna_azzolini_photographyWebsite:...2020-12-0818 minCurating the Curious#5- Stretching Courage with Chloe LodgeSend us a textToday we welcome Chloe Lodge, author of For the Love of the Photograph, world traveler, certified skydiver, and photography mentor based in New Zealand.In this episode Chloe opens her heart and shares her story with us. We chat about overcoming self doubt, living a curious life filled with exploration, and the ways that difficult situations can empower and free us from the need to be people pleasers. Between her books and workshops that she teaches, Chloe works with students from all around the world. Get ready to be inspired! 2020-12-011h 07Curating the Curious#4- Finding Your Phlock with Laura WoodSend us a textToday we welcome the amazing Laura Wood of @Ourkiddo and Laura Wood Photography. She is the co-founder and creator of the Phlock Community as well as Phlock Live, photographer extraordinaire, and one of the best people I know.Join us as we talk about elevating others through community, having true intentions (and living with integrity), and not allowing crowd-pleasing to swallow us up.Laura guides artists through the maze of business and art in the online community of Phlock and has inspired so many in the way of wedding photography, families...2020-11-241h 07Curating the CuriousEpisode 3- Find Your Wild with Lauren PhillipsSend us a textToday we welcome Lauren Phillips with Love Her Wild Photography. Lauren is a motherhood photographer living in Byron Bay Australia, who specializes in teaching creativity to artists. Her teachings are to unteach - and to encourage the creative muse inside each individual to arise in their own unique way, a true story of themselves by getting to know themselves better and removing blocks along the way. Beyond the camera, she sells her presets which are used all over the world - Love Her Wild presets. Lauren has been teaching...2020-11-1759 minCurating the CuriousEpisode 2- Creative Self Care with Suzie Jay GoldsmithSend us a textToday we welcome Suzie Jay Goldsmith. Author of the beautiful new book called The Rallying Cry, photographer, mentor and mum.In this episode Suzie dazzles and inspires us while she shares her feelings on creativity as self care, embracing imperfection, giving ourselves permission to do the things that light us up, the value of curiosity and playful exploration, and nurturing resilience. She works with parents and photographers to find passion, courage, meaning and purpose in their life and work. After 10 years of running her photography business, she has a new life mi...2020-11-121h 17Curating the CuriousEpisode 1- Welcome to Curating the Curious with LeAnna AzzoliniSend us a textWelcome to Curating the Curious, the podcast that celebrates staying curious in life and never settling into a box. Hosted by former inner-city elementary teacher, TV actress, LA realtor, wine slinger, waitress, salesperson, family photographer, and forever student of life…ME! LeAnna Azzolini. This podcast has been a long time in the making and I'm super excited to finally be releasing it into the world. Join me as I introduce you to some of the most curious and interesting people I've met along the way through my many past lives. Each pers...2020-10-2610 minHello and GoodbyeEp 028: How to Keep Your Vee Fresh feat. Natasha Semago of VeeFreshThis one is all about your vee! And men, this is for you, too. Leanna welcomes Natasha Semago, founder and CEO of VeeFresh, to talk about how to keep your vee healthy and fresh. Natasha explains how her own experience with chronic vaginal infections inspired her to start this company that provides solutions for women to maintain a balanced vaginal pH, fight against infections, and help women take back their confidence. Natasha explains what bacterial and yeast infections are, symptoms, how they are usually treated and how the treatment can become an unfortunate, endless cycle of bouncing between antibiotics, which Le...2020-08-281h 16Hello and GoodbyeEp 027: My Story (Pt. 2)You've been waiting patiently, and it's finally here! Jared interviews Leanna for round two of "My Story" as Leanna shares details from the time of her engagement up to the first few years of her marriage. They discuss preparing for the wedding, the wedding, honeymoon, the first year of marriage and how Leanna and her ex-husband transitioned into adulthood together, while finishing school, finding jobs and buying a house. Together, Leanna's vulnerability and Jared's empathy will have you wanting more as the episode leaves off on a massive cliffhanger. They also talk in the intro about what's currently happening in...2020-08-211h 43Hello and GoodbyeEp 018: My Story (Pt. 1)Get ready for a very different kind of episode as Leanna starts to share pieces of her story. Jared takes the lead on this one as he guides your host through thoughtful questions that will give listeners a clue into what makes Leanna, Leanna. The two dive into Leanna's earlier years including her growing up a pastor's daughter, what she was like in junior high and high school, her personal struggles as a teenager, her experiences with the Christian church and the purity culture, and her early college years. They also go into the story of how Leanna met h...2020-05-291h 31Hello and GoodbyeEp 014: I Believe I Broke My Penis feat. Ross Asdourian"My dick broke, lady, seld help!" In this wildly, hilarious episode, Leanna talks with Ross Asdourian, author of the book Broken Bananah, about his true tale (pun intended) of surviving a broken penis. The two talk details of the incident, including his memories of multiple cystoscopies, his first un-planned, post-accident boner, as well as his first "doctor approved" orgasm. Leanna also asks Ross to discuss his main love interest in the book, what has happened since and they have a debate about how dating and relationships should progress. Finally, Ross and Leanna discuss how they address their mothers, TSA p...2020-05-011h 03Hello and GoodbyeEp 013: How to Be Vulnerable, Right NowIn a very vulnerable episode, Leanna and Jared talk the in's and out's of authenticity, feeling all the feels and how to be vulnerable, right now. Leanna discusses times when she was too vulnerable, how to set boundaries and practical tools on learning self-compassion. Leanna and Jared also discuss what's happening in their lives including Jared's concern with his job, Leanna's recent move, lighting tips and furniture shopping. Finally, they end with funny, personal stories of times they felt very vulnerable, including CD books and exposed "boobie" pictures.Follow us on instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and finally, if you want to fol...2020-04-241h 36
Capy's Cozy ChairAuthor Chat LeAnna Shields (hey that's me.)Today I did a FB Live chat and turned the spotlight on myself. You can find my books Sparx of Suspicion and Art of Facts on Amazon here along with my other books. https://www.amazon.com/LeAnna-Shields/e/B005D74GYQ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share and follow me on https://twitter.com/inkwielder and on https://twitter.com/TheCozySleuth hope you had fun getting to know a little about me. :D 2020-04-1506 minHello and GoodbyeEp 009: I Complete Me feat. Michelle ParraHow do you love yourself above your relationships? Leanna welcomes special guest and realtor with Compass, LA, Michelle Parra! Michelle opens up about her past, including a painful divorce, followed by another painful breakup and how heartbreak and starting over multiple times has formed her into the woman she is today, a modern-day, renaissance woman. Leanna and Michelle discuss the importance of knowing and loving ourselves before finding love, ignoring the world's standards and painting your own, unique road to success. Leanna also does a quick update on her halted dating life due to the global crisis, introduces a ne...2020-03-2751 min
MxV Mental Wellness PodcastLeanna's Adoption StoryThis month, Leanna shares the story of her daughter and her experience as a birthmom for the first time on air. Adoption awareness plays a huge part in reducing the stigma surrounding birthmothers and their stories. In this episode, Mike and Leanna explore open adoption, and the complex emotions and mental health struggles that come with it.2019-11-2325 min
MxV Mental Wellness PodcastMike, Leanna, And Depression Have A ChatOctober is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. In this episode, Mike and Leanna dive into depression from their own unique perspectives, discuss how their self-employment can trigger their depression, and coping skills. 2019-10-3026 min