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Blessed 2 Be A Mess PodcastThe Power of Vulnerability: Unlocking True Connection and Growth (Season 2 Finale)What if embracing your deepest fears could be the key to unlocking healthier relationships and personal growth? This episode, Monica and Serah tackle the profound theme of emotional vulnerability, shedding light on why it's so difficult for many of us to be open about our struggles, mistakes, and deepest emotions. Drawing from personal experiences and societal norms, they discuss how fear of judgment and cultural upbringing have conditioned many to keep their issues private, inadvertently stunting emotional growth. Yet, they argue, true connection and understanding arise from breaking down these walls and embracing our authentic selves.Throughout...2024-07-2240 minBlessed 2 Be A Mess PodcastFrom Burnout to Balance: A JourneyAs we peel back the layers of our own burnout experiences, we invite you on a heart-to-heart journey through the silent epidemic sweeping our work-driven world. Ever found yourself longing for the weekend only to spend it dreading Monday? Our candid discussion in this episode unpacks the creeping signs of burnout and how vital it is to catch them before you're running on empty. We dive into stories of workplace support systems that feel like lifelines and the necessity of establishing boundaries that clients and colleagues respect, sharing laughs and groans over our own learning curves.2024-06-2539 minBlessed 2 Be A Mess PodcastEmbracing Your Unique Journey: Beyond Society's ChecklistsEver felt like you're in a race against invisible finish lines, ticking off life's milestones as if they're items on a grocery list? Have you ever caught yourself justifying your life choices to a chorus of well-meaning, yet intrusive, family and friends? You're not alone. Our latest episode delves into the weight of expectations heaped onto women's shoulders, from the societal "must-dos" of marriage and motherhood to the quest for that picturesque home with the white picket fence. We share our own battles with these norms and the quiet rebellions of choosing paths less traveled. With raw honesty, we...2024-04-2342 minBlessed 2 Be A Mess PodcastDismantling Doubt & Celebrating True EffortEver wrestle with the sneaky suspicion that you're not quite as competent as people think you are, despite all evidence to the contrary? Well, buckle up, because Serah and I are about to take you on a deep exploration of the imposter syndrome landscape. Together, we unravel the contradiction between external success and internal self-perception, dissecting why so many of us feel undeserving of our accomplishments. Throughout our candid conversation, we shine a light on the challenges we face in acknowledging our own merit and dissect how this psychological phenomenon permeates various aspects of our lives, from p...2024-04-0351 minBlessed 2 Be A Mess PodcastWellness in Friendship: Part 2In this episode, Monica and Serah continue the conversation on exploring the significance of true friendship, the beauty and its complexities. Join them as they dive into the various dimensions and seasons of friendship. This conversation acknowledges how to determine who your true friends are, how to navigate friendships and the toll of life’s ebbs and flows on the capacity and expectations of friendshipshttps://www.betterhelp.comhttps://www.talkspace.comhttps://growtherapy.com2024-03-2046 minBlessed 2 Be A Mess PodcastWellness in Friendships: Part 1In this episode, Monica and Serah explore the significance of true friendship, the beauty and its complexities. Join them as they dive into the various dimensions and seasons of friendship. This conversation acknowledges how to determine who your true friends are, how to navigate friendships and the toll of life’s ebbs and flows on the capacity and expectations of friendships.https://www.betterhelp.comhttps://www.talkspace.comhttps://growtherapy.com2024-03-1334 minBlessed 2 Be A Mess PodcastAdulting 101: Part 2In this episode, Monica and Serah are back to continue their discussion, joined by their first special guest and good friend Elizabeth! They discuss what adulting looks like through the lenses of parenthood and what it's like raising young adults in today's climate.https://www.betterhelp.comhttps://www.talkspace.comhttps://growtherapy.com2024-02-2747 minBlessed 2 Be A Mess PodcastAdulting 101: Part 1We are back!!!!!! Come join the conversation as Monica and Serah unpack the common millennial phrase "Adulting". Together they discuss its reality of it, what it means to them, how they navigate it, and their views on how to “adult” well. https://www.betterhelp.comhttps://www.talkspace.comhttps://growtherapy.com2024-02-1933 minBlessed 2 Be A Mess PodcastSeason 2 Teaser Trailer!Monica & Serah are back for Season 2!! This season their episodes will focus on overall wellness and what that looks like in each area of life. Launching February 19!!https://www.betterhelp.comhttps://www.talkspace.comhttps://growtherapy.com2024-02-0802 minBlessed 2 Be A Mess PodcastEpisode 8: Hold Your Own Hand (Season Finale!!!!!)On the finale of this first season Monica and Serah talk all things accountability, and the areas in which they struggle.https://www.betterhelp.comhttps://www.talkspace.comhttps://growtherapy.com2023-05-0133 minBlessed 2 Be A Mess PodcastEpisode 7: Already Wonderfully Made: Part 2This week we continue the discussion on the root of perfectionism, why it is strived for, how it shows up in us personally and ways to combat the beast and truly know you are already wonderfully made just the way you are.https://www.betterhelp.comhttps://www.talkspace.comhttps://growtherapy.com2023-04-1027 minBlessed 2 Be A Mess PodcastEpisode 6: Already Wonderfully Made: Part 1This week we discuss the root of perfectionism, why it is strived for, how it affects us personally, and ways to combat the beast and truly know you are already wonderfully made just the way you are.https://www.betterhelp.comhttps://www.talkspace.comhttps://growtherapy.com2023-04-0340 min