Girlish Gurus

No Resolutions, Hello 2023!

In their last episode of 2022, Susan and Joy talk about new year's resolutions and why they don't always work.  They do a deep dive into steps you can take to make long lasting change in your life that is sustainable and meaningful.  So, join Susan and Joy as they say goodbye to 2022 and get ready for an amazing 2023!
Some of the key topics of the discussion include:
The psychology behind new year’s resolutions
Why resolutions fail
Goal setting and sustainable change
Steps you can take to create lasting and meaningful change in your life
SMART goals
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/psychology-of-new-year-resolutions#:~:text=%E2%80%9CWe%20often%20fail%20in%20achieving,if%20results%20are%20not%20immediate
 
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/how-to/six-reasons-why-your-new-year-resolutions-dont-work/articleshow/88658576.cms
 
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-reasons-why-new-years-resolutions-fail.html
 
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Self Care with Lorraine Miano

In this episode of Girlish Gurus Joy and Susan are joined by their friend, Lorraine Miano. Their discussion is all about the importance of self-care – especially for women! Choose a few of their suggestions to add some self-care to your life. You won’t regret it!!
Some of the key topics of the discussion include:
The many reasons that self-care is so important
The various ways in which everyone can find their own ways to provide self-care
The importance of community and friendships
The benefits of deep breathing, meditation, tapping, and/or solitude
How moderate exercise for women at perimenopause and later is vital
Retreats!
Connect with Lorraine Miano! Lorraine is an Integrative Holistic Health Coach and is certified in hormone health.  She is also the author of the bestselling book “The Magic of Menopause: A Holistic Guide to Get Your Happy Back!”.
Website: https://themagicofmenopause.com
IG: @themagicofmenopause
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMagicOfMenopause/
Twitter: @LorraineMiano
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lorraine-miano
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
Lorraine’s “market” on her website: https://themagicofmenopause.com/menopausemarket2021/
“The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron (Morning Pages)
https://www.drweil.com/videos-features/videos/breathing-exercises-4-7-8-breath/
https://www.verywellmind.com/best-meditation-apps-4767322
https://www.thetappingsolution.com/
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#selfcaretips
#makethetime
#girlishgurus
#gggems
#podcast
#bestlife
#proaging
#reframingaging
#womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment
#midlifewomen

Time Management with Tammy Redmond

Joy and Susan sit down with Susan’s friend, Tammy Redmond, a time management coach, to discuss her wholistic approach to helping women better manage their busy lives. Tammy is passionate about helping overwhelmed women find simple ways to alleviate chaos through time management tools that fit into their lives. With 30+ years as a female entrepreneur and mom, she is helping her coaching students merge their business life and personal life into one world full of peace and joy! We can all use that!
In this episode, we cover several key topics, including:
Understanding what creates energy and what steals energy
Looking at your whole life to make managing time easy
The importance of getting enough rest and sleep so you can make good decisions
Being intentional and understanding when you are most productive and energetic
Having fun!!
Setting boundaries to prevent burnout
Tammy’s gift to our listeners and viewers: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62ed5eda85187de9a55038a9
Connect with Tammy Redmond!
Website: https://tammyredmond.com/
IG: http://www.instagram.com/tammyredmondcoach
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tammyredmondcoach
Email: http://hello@tammyredmond.com
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A Creative’s Journey with Katie Whaite Part 2

This is the second of two episodes in which Joy and Susan sit down with their friend, Katie Whaite, and talk about her inspiring journey. If you’ve listened to Part 1, you already know that Katie has an incredible story to share with all of you. If you haven’t, be sure to start with Part 1 and then listen to this episode, Part 2. Let Katie’s positive attitude and courage to go after her dreams provide you with the inspiration to do the same. And at this time of year, let us all be thankful for our good health, and the love of family and friends.
 
Where you can find Katie Whaite!
 
IMDb Profile: Katie Whaite – actress -  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12432627/
YouTube – album: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Katie+whaite
Apple Music: Katie Whaite - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/katie-whaite/953192234
 
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#gggems
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#proaging
#reframingaging
#womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment
#midlifewomen

A Creative’s Journey with Katie Whaite Part 1

This is the first of two episodes in which Joy and Susan sit down with their friend, Katie Whaite, and talk about her inspiring journey. Katie has an incredible story to share with all of you about dreams, hopes, and positivity. As a creative, a wife, a mom, and a survivor, she has shown courage and strength, and has chosen to believe that anything is possible. We hope her story inspires you to realize it is always the right time to follow your dreams!
Where you can find Katie Whaite!
IMDb Profile: Katie Whaite – actress -  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12432627/
YouTube – album: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Katie+whaite
Apple Music: Katie Whaite - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/katie-whaite/953192234
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#womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment

Medical Gaslighting

In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan have a conversation about medical gaslighting. While this issue affects all people, it disproportionately affects women! Dismissal or misdiagnosis of symptoms or illnesses by our medical providers can create immense frustration and delay proper treatment. They discuss how you can become your own health advocate!
In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
Dismissal and misdiagnosis of symptoms by some medical providers
How medical research has historically not included women and minorities
The importance of being your own health advocate
What to do if you still feel you aren’t being “heard” by your medical provider
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
“Feeling Dismissed? How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It” – by Christina Caron, NYT - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/29/well/mind/medical-gaslighting.html
“Women Are Calling Out ‘Medical Gaslighting’” – Melinda Wenner Moyer – NYT - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/28/well/live/gaslighting-doctors-patients-health.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article
Maria Shriver – access to “The Sunday Paper” and “Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement - https://mariashriver.com/
Tips for being your own advocate:
Keep detailed notes and records.
Ask questions. Then ask some more.
Bring a support person.
Focus on your most pressing issue.
Pin down next steps.
WHAM – Women’s Health Access Matters - https://whamnow.org/
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Trusting Your Intuition

In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan discuss the interesting topic of intuition. Science is giving more credit to our intuitive thinking and how it really is involved in all our decisions, whether we realize it or not. Learning to “trust your gut” can help you make better decisions in all areas of your life!
In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
The science that supports intuition.
How intuition frees your brain to focus on bigger issues.
Ways to improve and develop your intuition.
Trusting your intuition around your health.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Jeremy Sutton article: https://positivepsychology.com/intuition/
Malcolm Gladwell book – “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking” - https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0316010669
Judith Orloff, M.D. – https://drjudithorloff.com/
Louise Hay book – “You Can Heal Your Life” https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Heal-Your-Life/dp/0937611018
Forbes article - https://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2021/10/02/4-ways-trusting-your-intuition-is-a-superpower/?sh=70bbd20c8e68
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#gggems
#podcast
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#reframingaging
#womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment
#midlifewomen
#intuition
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Safe Products with Lorraine Miano

Joy and Susan meet with their friend, Lorraine Miano, to discuss safe products for use on our bodies and in our homes. Lorraine is an Integrative Holistic Health Coach and is certified in hormone health.  She is also the author of the bestselling book “The Magic of Menopause: A Holistic Guide to Get Your Happy Back!”.
In this episode, we cover several key topics, including:
The effects of products on our hormones
Where to find and research products for their ingredients and safety
Importance of safe water
Some resources for safe home and beauty products
Where to start!
Connect with Lorraine Miano!
Website: https://themagicofmenopause.com
IG: @themagicofmenopause
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMagicOfMenopause/
Twitter: @LorraineMiano
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lorraine-miano
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
Lorraine’s “market” on her website: https://themagicofmenopause.com/menopausemarket2021/
Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org – includes links to EWG’s Skin Deep Database (there is an app!) and Tapwater Database
Norwex: https://norwex.biz/en_US/
Thrive: https://thrivemarket.com
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Student Loan Update

Joy and Susan talk about federal student loan debt and the end of the pandemic forbearance which is coming at some point!  Now that the White House made the announcement about student loan cancellation as of 8/24/22, we have updated our episode and re-posted it.  Thank you for your patience!
In this episode some key topics discussed are:
The 5 basic rules of personal finance
Managing your debt and credit
Student loans, including SS and tax refund offset
Credit report/score basics
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
Newcashview.com
“Parents’ Guide to Better Borrowing” by Joy Alford-Brand, JD https://www.amazon.com/Parents-Guide-Better-Borrowing-Alford-Brand/dp/0997824611/ref=sr_1_1?crid=308IYVF8WKB1D&keywords=parents%27+guide+to+better+borrowing+Joy+Alford-Brand&qid=1650566802&sprefix=parents%27+guide+to+better+borrowing+joy+alford-brand%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-1
“Money Basics: Keeping It and Growing It, What I Learned About Money as a Bankruptcy Attorney” by Joy Alford-Brand, JD https://www.amazon.com/Money-Basics-Keeping-Growing-Bankruptcy-ebook/dp/B01CGZOOOY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SLC16YQF3QON&keywords=money+basics+Joy+Alford-Brand&qid=1650566704&sprefix=money+basics+joy+alford-brand%2Caps%2C55&sr=8-1
Credit Management 101, Student Loan Debt 101, Financial First Aid Kit https://newcashview.com/
Treasury Offset Program (for SS payments or tax refund offset): https://fiscal.treasury.gov/top/
The Dollar Lama podcast – on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Google Podcasts and Podbean
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An Optimistic Outlook

In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan discuss the ways in which having an optimistic view on life can benefit all areas of our well-being – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. And why a healthy dose of realism is also important.
In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
The importance of optimism in living our best lives.
Studies that show optimism can extend your life!
Various ways to become more optimistic.
Realistic thinking is also necessary to having balance in your life.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
https://www.optimistdaily.com
https://www.optimistdaily.com/2022/06/whats-the-secret-to-a-longer-life-optimism-of-course/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/home-base/201807/pessimist-explains-why-optimism-is-good-you
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-insight/201804/is-it-possible-be-too-optimistic
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-be-optimistic-4164832
https://www.verywellmind.com/the-benefits-of-optimism-3144811
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