The FORD method offers topics that are fairly universal and safe to discuss in basic connection based conversations. Today we talk about the "rules" of how to discuss the Family and Occupational side of things. RESOURCES: https://socialself.com/blog/ford-method/ + https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/12-ways-improve-social-skills-and-make-you-sociable-anytime.html WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COO...
Nov 12, 2022•8 min
The FORD method offers topics that are fairly universal and safe to discuss in basic connection based conversations. Today we talk about the "rules" of how to discuss the Family and Occupational side of things. RESOURCES: https://socialself.com/blog/ford-method/ + https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/12-ways-improve-social-skills-and-make-you-sociable-anytime.html WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COO...
Nov 11, 2022•8 min
how are your social skills, really? Without shame - reflect on the ways you behave in social situations that impact your confidence (or the confidence of those around you) which will impact your sense of connection, as well. Here are the main social skills I like to reflect on. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYD...
Nov 10, 2022•7 min
social connection is more available than ever + I still feel like an isolated queen, most days. Lately, though, I have realized how that feeling starts with me and my mindset. I don't feel connected to others if I have not connected to my own wants + needs in a while. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + SUPPORT THE POD ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBp...
Nov 09, 2022•7 min
yesterday I shared how I save time on trash - today I share other buzzfeed type lifehack skills that actually have improved my life. Zippers, Hydration, + Home Bases (oh my). WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Nov 08, 2022•7 min
How do you consolidate your steps? How do you increase your "time"? How do you optimize? How do you save yourself stress? I'm talkin' nitty gritty trash behaviors, here, y'all. Share 'em with me, please! WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . ...
Nov 07, 2022•7 min
If I'm not careful, I can get real in my head about my social interactions + impulses - which can only increase my sense of isolation + disconnection. When I address where I feel lack in social capital, I can redirect myself into more proactive uses of my social energy. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast...
Nov 06, 2022•8 min
feeling disconnected typically leads me into more things that disconnect me. Lately, been trying to identify it in real time so I can stop it before it spirals + I've discovered some interesting things in the process! WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-yo...
Nov 05, 2022•8 min
The feeling of loneliness has been identified as a public health crisis + the epidemic is spreading. Here's what we can do to combat the effects... WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Nov 04, 2022•8 min
How do cults manage to manipulate such strong + intelligent people? Through many forms of manipulation + break downs of autonomy. Today, we discuss the concept of thought reform. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Nov 03, 2022•8 min
the bite method goes over the four main ways authoritarian types will attempt to manipulate humans within their reach. RESOURCE: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/makeyourbed WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATR...
Nov 02, 2022•8 min
(TW: depression + sappy sh*t) been feeling a down - then shameful about feeling down - but I'm managing. One lazy day at a time. One tiny check in at a time. One routine redirection at a time. And remembering we're never alone. Everything is temporary. It's part of the journey for a lot of us - but we're gonna feel good again and manage it with time + practice. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/makeyourbed WATCH: www.youtube...
Nov 01, 2022•8 min
Halloween is a holiday based on facing fears, imagination, dressing up, playing + laughing in the face of anxiety, and community based rituals... oh and candy!? I love this one. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Oct 31, 2022•6 min
Steven Hassan's BITE method to describe authoritarian control + cult tactics is a commonly cited source, so it felt natural to begin here. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 30, 2022•6 min
rarely is anything in this life clear cut - so I discuss my reasoning for being so concerned with the concept of "cults" in general. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 29, 2022•9 min
rarely is anything in this life clear cut - so I discuss my reasoning for being so concerned with the concept of "cults" in general. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 28, 2022•7 min
sometimes we take an L but we always bounce back. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 27, 2022•6 min
acts of service can be a powerful tool in any relationship - so today, I offer some examples of my favorite ways to show someone you're paying attention to 'em. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Oct 26, 2022•6 min
today I share some of my favorite examples of quality time - despite having very mixed opinions on love languages. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 25, 2022•6 min
suppressing anger is intense + difficult work, especially when you're a kid. don't ignore physiological changes - instead, learn how to deal with those productively. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Oct 24, 2022•6 min
our subconscious mind dictates our actions + behaviors, if we're not consciously making ourselves aware of our reasoning for our actions. we can shape our subconscious mind to be a healthier environment, with time - but we should also be aware of the subconscious fears, anxieties, and desires we may be avoiding. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE...
Oct 23, 2022•7 min
it's my birthday! do ya wanna WATCH this episode??? you can do that!!!! WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 22, 2022•7 min
working hospitality has changed the way I keep up with my life. consolidating my steps + prioritizing based on urgency + payout have changed the game for the way I handle my anxiety + honestly, my entire life. consider your schedule. can things overlap? can you consolidate steps? or can you reprioritize to take some of the heat off? WATCH THIS EPISODE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www...
Oct 21, 2022•6 min
who says we can't learn from television!? Ru Paul's All Stars featured an episode where Jaida takes a shot of tajin to ease her anxiety + BOY did I love the psychology behind this idea. spicy foods, ice on our wrists, etc. can all offer respite for our brains from the impact of certain types of anxiety. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PA...
Oct 20, 2022•6 min
for days when getting outta bed is a struggle - you can tune into this gentle + vibey episode dedicated to the gentle practice of waking up peacefully but with a hint of enthusiasm + gusto! I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed creating it. WATCH AN EPISODE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodca...
Oct 19, 2022•6 min
and what to do if it happens to YOU. WATCH THIS EPISODE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 18, 2022•6 min
How to get out of a speeding ticket?! Don't speed. (OPE GOTCHA WITH THE CLICKBAIT, BABES) but also here's some other tips: avoid school zones, hills, borders, Mondays, rush hours, and speed traps in small towns. also - don't text and drive. SERIOUSLY. I know it's habitual. but start a new habit. for me. please. WATCH THIS EPISODE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpod...
Oct 17, 2022•8 min
feeling outta whack? off kilter? need a lil grounding? check in with where your attention has been going with a lil awareness wheel: YOU are the center. Around you are categories to prioritize BALANCE within like: health, relationships, career, hobbies, goals, rest, etc. resource: https://www.als.net/ice-bucket-challenge/ WATCH THIS EPISODE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram....
Oct 16, 2022•6 min
Today we're talking about unrealistic algorithm echo chambers that we're all dealing with + comparing ourselves to. The highlight reel is real, y'all. Video from James Smith PT on IG: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjYB6uMAWK8/?igshid=ZWFiZDJlMTg%3D resource: https://www.als.net/ice-bucket-challenge/ WATCH THIS EPISODE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE ...
Oct 15, 2022•8 min
if you ever have any doubt about an outfit choice, a party decoration, or a cocktail garnish - go extra BUT with intention. with a lil foresight. with a lil gusto. with a lil oomph. the power of MEANING IT - can save others from doubting your choices, altogether. WATCH THIS EPISODE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.p...
Oct 14, 2022•5 min