January and Brandon are back talking about life as spouses, parents, business owners, and how the journey of life is truly a rollercoaster. Brandon talks about having creative outlets to recharge himself everyday, and January talks about the trap of thinking we’re not doing enough day in and day out and how to change it. Also, they both agree that…
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If Cellulite Is Cute On Babies, It’s Cute On Me!
6 DAYS until the release of Birth Without Fear: The Judgement-Free Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum(Hachette Books, March 5, 2019)!!! January reads a few snippets out of Chapter 10, and she and Brandon talk about loving ourselves more, and Brandon discusses his own self love journey that involves a torn muscle! Yikes! Subscribe to the…
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Healing Is Not Linear
January and Brandon are discussing the ups and downs of healing mentally and emotionally from life’s (often) unforgiving shenanigans. They discuss shifting expectations instead of lowering them, setting and then enforcing boundaries, and speaking positively to one’s self. Healing takes time, and this episode reinforces that mantra through and through. So grab a cup of coffee, find a quiet place…
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Our Children Are Gifts
NO filter or editing or deleting of this pic and here’s why: She woke me up with hats, compliments, and conversation. I love the imperfections though. Her shirt is on inside out, neither of our hair brushed, the little ‘toddler’ bump on her head, mascara smudge under my eyes to compliment my still-waking-up-swollen face. ☕️ And definitely pre-coffee. It’s beautiful…
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Social Media Boundaries: I am NOT Your Punching Bag!
Please read this. I’ve had too many people recently tell me in the same breath or sentence that they have benefited from all that I’ve given (freely) and then in the same breathe criticize and insult me. The truth is, this hurts me deeply. I’ve come to a place of acceptance in not caring what others think of me and how…
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End the F***ing Stigmas!
We need (and are allowed) to make space, take time, and give ourselves permission to rest, process, and heal. And that’s OK. Also, try not to compare yourself now to a version of your past self. You last year weren’t dealing with what you this year are. When we allow ourselves to breakdown (and learn), we can then rebuild ourselves…