It’s the month of love and we’re diving into relationships! This week is all about Romantic Relationships - how our long-term partnerships change over time and how we can create positive momentum and amorous feelings no matter the season we find ourselves in. From the flutter of excitement at the first kiss, to partnering together to build a life both people love, we’re offering practical points of connection for busy times and new thoughts if you feel stuck in a rut.
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 84
We’re back for Season 3 of Pretty Over Perfect and we’ve got updates for you! Jessica has big news, Michelle went on a big trip, and we’ve got a slightly different recording schedule coming this year. Hear all about it in this episode. Jessica’s Favorite Books for Valentine’s Day I Heart You Bear of My Heart The Invisible String I Choose You Everyday and Always...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 83
We’re bringing you the last episode of the year discussing our favorite subjects we’ve covered, as well as our personal highs and lows and everything in between!
Dec 13, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 82
The holidays are here - with all the joy and chaos they contain! We’re discussing balancing old and new traditions, how to take each year in stride and fun ideas for gifts for friends and neighbors! Plus, how we’re avoiding burn out in our most overwhelming parts of the season and finding joy by leaning into our favorite things!
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Let's get dressed to shine, not to hide! Our world is full of endless ads and suggestions about how we could dress, which can result in feeling overwhelmed and exhausted and... like nothing ends up fitting or feeling the way we want it to. Today we're breaking down some simple concepts that can make finding clothes much simpler: from the concept of balancing the silhouette to finding colors you love to wear that express your personality and make you feel put together. You are worth investing in ...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 80
This week we’re talking dressing with confidence - which is really as simple as being willing to show the world who you are and what you have to give! We hope this episode gives you permission to be wholly and wildly your unique self - from the inside out! We’ve got specific ideas based on your energy type (like our home design for your energy type episode ), as well as general thoughts on why and how to dress with confidence! A little work ahead of time can save you hours of irritation and frus...
Nov 21, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Growing more confident may seem like an elusive goal, but we believe we can start increasing our confidence today by being compassionate, pursuing growth and setting goals, (sincerely) faking it until we make it and serving others. And in case you missed it: Hygge inspiration from last year can be found here!
Nov 14, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 78
This month we’re diving into the subject of confidence: What is it? Do we have it? Can we improve it? And we’re starting off by discussing how confidence is a balance between opposites: being unapologetic and also self-reflective, knowing a lot about a little and a little about a lot, understanding that neither success nor failure is the end of the story and finally, figuring out if we’re using reasons or excuses to get out of doing challenging or uncomfortable things. We’re so excited for this ...
Nov 07, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Happy Halloween! We’re talking all things death today… or really just the idea of taking care of your possessions with the final finish line in mind. Popularized as a method of sorting through one’s possession in late middle age, Swedish Death Cleaning has a lot of interesting points we can learn from no matter our age or time of life!
Oct 31, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Today we're looking beyond magazine and advertisements to get a true sense of our personal styles by reviewing our wardrobes, favorite movie sets, as well as vacation locations and art pieces that we drawn to. By looking beyond the typical forms of interior design influence, we can find lasting style we will enjoy for a long time to come!
Oct 24, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Cut through the noise and the trends to create a space that truly feels like you based on your energy type! Whether you are primarily Fun-Loving, Sensitive, Determined, or Serious, you can lean into interior design that supports your energy and helps you live the life you want. We're walking through each of the four main energy types and how to find styles that appeal to the principal needs of each one!
Oct 17, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 74
If you’ve ever wondered what makes the je ne sais quoi of great interior design, we’re going to break it down into 7 essential principles that hold true, no matter your personal style preferences. These principles can guide us to make smart interior design decisions that outlast trends and make our spaces feel really good to be in. For our episode explaining the basic elements of energy flow and guiding principles of feng shui in your home, click here....
Oct 10, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Today we're talking homebuying - all the possibilities and aspects to consider. Whether you rent or own, are in your forever home, or constantly on the move, we're discussing all the things we think about when considering the best home for us - from location, layout and lighting, to whether to build, buy or remodel. And, because it's us, we're going to be considering these things not just based on location and budget, but also on our core values and the vision we have for how our homes will be u...
Oct 03, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 72
We all have things to do and places to be... and are constantly learning better ways of getting there and doing them. In this week's episode, we're talking some of the strategies we use to feel accomplished and calm when tackling all the things. We're discussing big pictures dreams becoming goals and how we manage the day-to-day tasks in a timely manner. We referenced our episode on finding and sticking to your Core Values and you can find that here: Self-Care: Living on Purpose...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 71
We’re getting back to our roots and exploring one of our favorite fall pastimes: baking! And this time we asked a real professional to join us. Sydney Nielsen spent years working as a pastry chef, started a Cake Club and is our constant inspiration in the kitchen. She’s telling us her favorite tricks she learned in a commercial kitchen, as well as inspiring us with mouth-watering recipes to keep us happy in the kitchen all season long. Check out Sydney’s Cake Club right here! Many recipes were r...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 70
“Do you wake up every day both excited to and capable of channeling the best of your unique self into your family relationships, friendships, hobbies and work?” This is Dr. Kelly’s ideal of health - and as a dermatologist he knows that the skin is a lens through which we can evaluate the health of the whole body. He covers the five regulatory systems: metabolic, hormonal, immune, neurological and psychological that all impact disease, health and how we feel in our bodies and in our lives. He has...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 69
We're here to find the goodness in the messiness of real life... and this week has been full of messiness. Jessica shares about a family accident and a neighborhood tragedy that occurred over the past week and how it's rocked her world, and left us both wondering how we can show up for people in their times of need, build better communities going forward and keep pressing into life when it's hard and vulnerable. These moments remind us that life is far from perfect, and it takes courage to keep ...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 68
This week is all about the things we’ve been loving lately - from our favorite foods and accessories to the best internet hacks we’ve found! If you’re interested, here are the links to our favorite things: Accessories - Jessica: Bright Statement Earrings and Gold Glitter Bracelets - Michelle: Fun shoes like Espadrilles Skin Care Product: - Jessica: Beauty Oil - Michelle: Tula Skin Care and L’Oréal Toning Conditioner Books: - Jessica: What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty - Michelle: Where the Craw...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 67
It’s back to school season, and whether you have good, bad or mixed feelings about the transition, the time is upon us. So today we’re talking about getting ourselves and our kids ready for the change of pace and the new schedules. Plus: where to find the best deal on pencils, how to celebrate the season and Michelle reveals she’s a little bit obsessive about food storage containers. These are the lunch box containers Michelle uses. Though technically for salads (apparently), they work great for...
Aug 08, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 66
You asked and we're answering your questions about parenting kids baby-middle grades. We’re talking taming tantrums, teaching responsibility and how to know if you’re doing enough as a parent.
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 65
We are so excited to share Jill with you this week! A mother both Jessica and Michelle truly admire, she is letting us in on her thoughts about parenting teens and pre-teens. This episode is full of parenting GOLD! Jill is so intentional, practical and fun - and we know you're going to learn so much from her - we sure did! Jill discusses teaching kids to be gracious, helping them develop their individual personalities (and how to work with their uniqueness as a parent), and how to be present and...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 64
This week we chatted with our kids to ask them about how they feel loved, how they contribute to our families and what their favorite memories and traditions are! We even asked them what they think parents of kids their age should know.
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 63
In these long days of summer, all parents could use a little encouragement. We're discussing the latest in our favorite parenting books, podcasts and ideas. Parenting is an ever-evolving journey, and we discuss our thoughts on our currents ages and stages. We share our take-aways from Grit by Angela Duckworth , Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff, Bringing Up Bebe by Pameral Druckerman and The Child Whisperer by Carol Tuttle and A Joyful Mother of Children by Linda Eyre. Our previous epi...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 62
We don't want to live a life stuck in the past or buried under a massive pile of memorabilia, but we do want to pay attention to the evidence of good in our lives so we can carry it with us into the present and future. We're talking this week about keeping track of things or moments that are meaningful to us - from organizing our kids' artwork, to journaling our own experiences in simple, doable ways. Resources from this episode: Page Protectors for all that precious artwork 14,000 Things to Be ...
Jun 27, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Today we're talking tips and tricks for getting good photos. We love taking pictures - and we also realize photographs don't always do our memories justice, and in fact, can steal the moment from us. So we're chatting today about when to pull out the camera and when to leave it behind and just enjoy the present. And! If we're going to pull out the camera - we might as well get a good photo! We're sharing all our best advice on lighting and composition to get you started taking fewer, better phot...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Summer is a great time for making memories - it feels out of the ordinary, special and free to be full of fun. But we can easily get in our own ways - so concerned about every moment being perfect that we don’t pay attention to all the good things happening around us. This episode is all about how memories are made (hint: it’s usually when things aren’t perfect), how to have real fun making them and why attention is the building block of memory. We also talk about the different kinds of memories...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Summer is upon us - with all it's fun, freedom and potential for friction! Today we're discussing ways we're going intentionally into this time that allows us to pursue passion projects, spend more time with family and friends and enjoy the sunshine. We're discussing how we set and manage expectations for ourselves and our families - with ideas ranging from young kids to middle schoolers. We discuss daily schedules, the 5 Ss of Summer, Hatchima l villages, themed weeks, and forts in the mountain...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 58
We are so excited to have Mallory of Oregon AgLink on our show today to tell us a little bit about the amazing world of agriculture. Though it's a system we might not think of often, or if we do it's with mixed feelings, we all depend on the work of famers to provide the food we eat. Mallory has so much to share about how the farming industry works, is all inter-connected and is constantly adapting to market demand. She demystifies common food labels you encounter in the grocery store, as well a...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 57
This week we’re recapping our spring favorites: foods, activities and life lessons from our past few episodes. Jessica talks about making tiny hats for baby bears and Michelle talks about where the word “quarantine” comes from. Michelle recommends Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek and referenced this podcast interview of Anna Lembke on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (please note that this episode contains adult content including subject matter and language)....
May 16, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 56
If you’ve ever wondered where Michelle and Jessica come from, now is your chance to find out. We interviewed each of our moms about motherhood and we can’t wait for you to hear their wisdom and inspiration! Plus, you’ll get a little bonus insight into who we were growing up, and what we’re most thankful to our moms for teaching us!
May 09, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 55
