I'm a newly minted mom of a teen (my oldest turned 13 six months ago) and BOY, what a ride! I called in my friend and teen expert Brooke Romney to share some thoughts about how to best connect with teens through their ups and downs. This episode is a candid conversation with practical tips. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Follow Broo...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 206
In week 2 of Happy Class I turn in my first paper draft, things fall through the cracks, and I share some interesting questions around the idea of mattering. References: Prilleltensky, I., & Prilleltensky, O. (2021). How people matter: Why it affects health, happiness, love, work, and Society. Cambridge University Press. Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad cho...
Sep 23, 2022•17 min
How do you manage the tasks and labor of running a household? Do you feel like the physical, mental, and emotional load is evenly distributed across all participating members (in a developmentally appropriate way?) Do you sometimes feel like YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE EVERY DOING ANYTHING AROUND HERE?!? Tune in for an examination of the mental load of household tasks, and one process that seems to help even it out. Sponsors: Nutrafol.co/LIVEFREE for $15 off your first month subscription, Dameproducts.c...
Sep 22, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 205
Jump into a quick conversation with Miranda about her first week of graduate school! She shares her most impactful tidbit from 50 hours of class in the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program at UPenn. References: Fredrickson, B. (2019). Positivity. Harmony Books. Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2022•19 min
Pumpkin Spice season is in the air... how does that feel to you? In this episode I explore the science of Fall Feelings and invite you into feeling allllll the feelings. SPONSORS: Download ZocDoc for free at ZocDoc.com/LIVEFREE Get $75 job credit at Indeed.com/LIVEFREE Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices....
Sep 15, 2022•34 min•Season 5Ep. 204
It's time for a dinnertime reset! Join this candid conversation with dinnertime expert and former Food Network host Kelsey Nixon. We discuss favorite products, recipes, ideas, and inspiration for creating ease and connection at family dinner. SPONSOR: dameproducts.com use LIVEFREE for 15% off your first purchase Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 203
How often do you consider your failures stepping stones for success? This perspective, while not often considered, is actually a proven path to progress and development in technology, art and design, and in our personal lives. In today's episode I propose a word swap: fail for learn, to help us all remember the importance of framing for success. Sponsors: Issuu.com/podcast use code LIVEFREE to register for free or take $50 off a premium account Indeed.com/LIVEFREE to get a $75 sponsored job cred...
Sep 01, 2022•32 min•Season 5Ep. 202
Of all of the music that feels like a soundtrack to my life, Indigo Girls stands out. I have listened to the moving harmonies for thirty years, and every time I am moved. The raw truth telling of Emily and Amy's folk music draws me in, and teaches me along the way. For this fun, candid episode I invited a couple other lifelong Indigo Girls fans to share lines and lessons they love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 25, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 201
Happy 200 episodes!! What a joy it has been to share pieces of my heart with you for the last 4 years, and cheers to many more ahead. In this celebration episode I drop 20 simple ways to feel better RIGHT NOW! These science-backed tools are so accessible, you can shift yourself into feeling a little better anytime, anywhere. Enjoy! Sponsors: OSEA Malibu use code LIVEFREE for 10% off your first order DAME Products, use code LIVEFREE for 15% off your order site wide Enter the 200th Episode Giveawa...
Aug 18, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 200
Feel a little more awesome today with the 12 simple shifts suggested by the queen of awesome herself, Alison Faulkner. Enjoy this candid conversation with author of the new book, You're Already Awesome, available everywhere books are sold. Sponsor: Join the Decluttered Course info list Buy You're Already Awesome! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enoug...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 199
I would love to introduce you to “Enneagram & Coffee” a daily enneagram and personal growth podcast. Tune in every weekday for a short conversation around self-compassion and empathy through the lens of the enneagram. Listen as host Sarajane Case discusses the beautiful and hard parts of working with the enneagram. She focuses on understanding the enneagram and using it as a tool for self-compassion. apple.co/egram Enneagram & Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Aug 10, 2022•7 min
What if we are all stressing out about getting things done as quickly and efficiently as possible and there is actually another way? Redefining "Productivity" to include our work:stress ratio, daily fulfillment, and overall wellbeing can improve (and lengthen!) our lives. Sponsors: ZOCDOC.com/LIVEFREE to download this free app BetterHelp.com/LIVEFREE for 50% off your first month of therapy Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on...
Aug 04, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 198
I spent a weekend this month with 24 other women, in the mountains of Virginia, at Grown-Up Summer Camp! This retreat is a chance to reconnect to self, nature, and community, and is so much fun. Here are the highlights from the 3 workshops. Sponsors: HiyaHealth.com code LIVEFREE for 50% your first order DameProducts.com code LIVEFREE for 15% off site wide Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patre...
Jul 28, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 197
Loosen your jaw. Unclench those teeth. Relax your shoulders and take a deep breath. Let's explore what we are white knuckling, and what we can slowly release our grip on in order to be open to peace. Sponsor: Visit Oseamalibu.com code LIVEFREE for 10% off your first order Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choic...
Jul 21, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 196
I noticed a subtle phenomenon the other week: I offered to help with an event, then slowly started to want to make adjustments to my tasks, imposing my own ideas onto the party. It made me curious, when does "help" turn into "control" and become unhelpful? I explore this idea and some solutions to avoid the bleed in todays show. Sponsors: hiyahealth.com/LIVEFREE for 50% off your first order of children's vitamins. dameproducts.com code: LIVEFREE for 15% off your first order, sitewide Find full s...
Jul 14, 2022•53 min•Season 4Ep. 195
Sometimes it seems as if life is breaking down-- piece by piece things aren't quite working as I hoped. It is in those moments that I am grateful for a toolbox. Tools that help with preventing as well as fixing physical, emotional, and spiritual breakdowns. Learn how this simple, powerful visual can make a positive impact on your life, too! Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/LIVEFREE for 10% off your first month of therapy Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @liv...
Jul 07, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 194
Have you ever felt like there were too many tabs open in your brain? Does that feeling also apply to your to-do list and regular household tasks? Many in process, few finished? In this episode I explore some ideas and tips for Closing The Loop, so you can experience the relief and peace of completing the cycles. Sponsor: Hiya Children's Vitamins, use code LIVEFREE for 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livef...
Jun 30, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 193
How do you begin your days? With a daily dose of social media then a mad dash to the first appointment? Or with some level of consistency and freedom? In todays show I'll walk you through the 3 elements I have found create the most well-designed and mindful morning routine. Listen in and download the free PDF to accompany today show! Sponsor: Take 15% off your first order at dameproducts.com - Code: LIVEFREE Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefre...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 192
Do you realize that humans spend 1/3 of our lives asleep, yet most of us spend far less than that ratio of our resources on creating a healthy sleep experience. In this episode I walk you through how to get the best quality and quantity of sleep you can! Sponsor: Hiya Health, use hiyahealth.com/LIVEFREE for 50% off your first order! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative...
Jun 16, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 191
What does your family like to do together? How do you identify yourselves as separate and distinct from other families? What will your kids remember about growing up as part of your family? The answers to these questions are pieces of your family culture. In this episode, I share ideas about how to begin building an intentional family culture that reflects your values, interests, and desires. Listen in and begin shaping your own family story. Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/LIVEFREE for 10% off your fir...
Jun 09, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 190
Summertime is can feel amazing or overwhelming. Many people enjoy the good weather and freedom of schedule--but wonder how to maintain any sort of balance without the structure of a school year. In this episode I invite you to consider what type of Summer Rhythm would feel just right for you and your family this year. These are the questions I ask myself as I plan, and the guides I use to set myself up for the best summer ever. Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/LIVEFREE for 10% off your first month of the...
Jun 02, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 189
Every parent I talk to is worried about managing screen-time and technology. In this episode, my 13-year-old son joins me for a candid conversation about teens and tech. He shares some favorites, we answer listener questions, and break down some current research. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy my book More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choice...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 188
After coming through the past couple years by simply surviving, I'm ready to add some FUN for the sake of FUN back into my life. Here are some examples of how! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 187
Are you a pet-owner, or do you not understand the animal-hype? In this episdode I share my long history with family pets, and some benefits and challenges of the 10 animals that currently call our house home. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 186
We all think about money every single day. But, when was the last time you considered HOW you think about money? This epsiode is an intro to Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money, and I hope you enjoy! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 05, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 185
It is my favorite season: gardening season! In this episode I revisit a conversation I had with my good friend and hobby farmer Melissa Bahen from Lulu The Baker Blog. Perfect inspiration for spring planting! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 184
A few weeks ago I learned about the difference between Perfectionism and Striving. I haven't stopped thinking about it, and hope you'll enjoy learning as much as I did. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 183
I have always felt close to a divine mother--a goddess to whom I could relate, if not know completely. In this Holy Week I share a collection of thoughts and poems about why women and men benefit from seeking a divine feminine energy in their lives. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Apr 14, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 182
Have you ever literally or metaphorically walked into a room and wondered who you thought you were for showing up? Do you ever doubt your ability, credential, or capacity? Does it sometimes feel like you've got everyone fooled? If so, listen in. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Apr 07, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 181
Do you ever feel like every effort you make needs to move you towards a visible accomplishment or goal? In this episode, I share a metaphore for visible and invisible growth that has changed how I think about my actions and efforts. Enjoy! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 31, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 180
