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She's a year older and none the wiser! I'm back like I never left. This is just a quick check-in as we return to our schedule as usual!Tune in to catch up on where the hell I've been for the past 7 months and what's coming next!Book  mentioned in the podcast:The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed AmericaIf you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: hello@mdrnmade@gmail.com  

This week, join me while I share what’s been keeping me entertained lately. I share shows, movies, and of course audio books! Book mentioned in this episode: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawaab Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard Sartre in 90 Minutes by Paul Strathern Professional Troublemaker by  Luvvie Ajayi Jones What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey, Bruce D. Perry For more resources & information, head to the blog: www.mdrnmade.com/thepodcast  If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: hello@mdrnmade@gmail.com  

The Working Well Series will feature a new episode, each third Tuesday of the month. This series is focused on wellness while at work, because sometimes these jobs be trying to play you!How do we focus on wellness when we’re at work? Is it even possible? Yes, it is and yes we can! This week, join me as we launch in to the second episode of the Working Well Series where we spend some time looking at burnout and what to do when you’ve hit your wall. For more resources & information, head to the blog: www.mdrnmade.com/thepodcast  If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: hello@mdrnmade@gmail.com  

Do you ever feel overwhelmed after you watch a documentary?Me too! The guilt and frustration often times sends my spiraling so deep down the rabbit hole, that I am paralyzed to take any action.Let's take some time to unpack how to process the overwhelm of information and to how overcome ethical fatigue.For more resources & information, head to the blog: www.mdrnmade.com/thepodcast  If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: mdrnmade@gmail.com   

So you often here me say “sit with it” in response to processing through the work we are aiming to do here. But what does that really mean? What is the “it” that you have to sit with? Sometimes we ignore or avoid our feelings because they are difficult. Let’s take some time today to explore!For more resources & information, head to the blog: www.mdrnmade.com/thepodcast  If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: mdrnmade@gmail.com 

The Working Well Series will feature a new episode, each third Tuesday of the month. This series is focused on wellness while at work, because sometimes these jobs be trying to play you!How do we focus on wellness when we’re at work? Is it even possible? Yes, it is and yes we can! This week join me as we launch in to the Working Well Series where we spend some time focusing on 5 reminders to help us navigate our work lives. For more resources & information, head to the blog: www.mdrnmade.com/thepodcast  If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: mdrnmade@gmail.com 

You’ll hear me say, the goal here ain’t mastery, it’s to be a student of life. But what’s does that mean exactly? There’s a roadmap, sort of, let’s discuss! In today’s episode, we are covering 5 phases of the path to continuous improvement.For more resources & information, head to the blog: www.mdrnmade.com/thepodcast  If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: mdrnmade@gmail.com 

In today’s episode, we’re just shooting’ the proverbial sh*t and seeing how things are a going. It’s been a weird start to this chaotic year and the hits just keep on coming. Sharing some of what I’ve been listening to, reading, and generally how I’ve been! As always, hope you’re doing well. For more resources & information, head to the blog: www.mdrnmade.com/thepodcast  If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: mdrnmade@gmail.com 

Do you know the difference between an acquaintance and a friends? A co-worker and a colleague? In today’s episode we spend some time comparing these different categories and coming to terms with why everyone ISN’T your friend, and why that’s actually okay.Also mentioned in this episode:- Black History Month - Scandal- Reframing our relationship with food(s)- Words that irkFor more resources & information, head to the blog: www.mdrnmade.com/thepodcast  If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: mdrnmade@gmail.com 

Well, well, well. Would you look at that? Another short shortie! 2021 is off to a weird and rocky start (still)  so today, I am just checking in because, I cannot do much else tbh.Mentioned in today's episode:- important documents organization- plant chat- take your vacation/sick time- do your bestFor more resources & information, head to the blog: www.mdrnmade.com/thepodcast  If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: mdrnmade@gmail.com

Because last week was chaotic and incredibly traumatizing, let’s keep it cute and short this week with our first Short Shortie of S2! In today’s episode, we’re going to play a round of Would you Rather, the card game from our fave critical thinker on the internets, Flex Mami. (You can find Flex @flex.mami on instagram and at https://linktr.ee/flex.mami for all of her details and where you can purchase your very own set of critical thinking card games.) Listen as I share what I’d rather, and why! Let’s take a collective deep breath and have a nice chuckle. Goodness knows we need it. *gulps vodka and binge watches CNN* For more resources & information, head to the blog: www.mdrnmade.com/thepodcast  If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: mdrnmade@gmail.com 

Welcome back for Season 2!Boundaries are another form of self-care but one that can be tricky.Allowing unlimited access to you can be exhausting, difficult, and very challenging to navigate with family and friends. Join me on this episode as we explore the five boundary types, what boundaries are/are not, and much more!Head to www.mdrnmade.com for the fully transcribed notes from this episode! 

Welcome back to season 2! I hope you’ve rested up and are ready for another robust season. It’s the Sophomore album! And it’s packed full of bangers.  Join me here, every week as we continue to grow and learn more about ourselves free from self-judgment and doubt.   We'll talk about relationships, caring for yourself, and everything in between. Are you ready to be mdrnmade, again?

That’s the season folks! Season 1 has been full of laughter, loss, and of course growth. This week, we take time to reflect on what this season has given us and what’s coming next! We hope that you’ll join us in the new season. Wishing you well! If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade

I’m sharing how I’ve added plants as part of my self-care experience and what they’ve done for my mental health. If you had told me back in 2008, that I’d have almost 50 house plants in varying sizes I would have called you a damn lie!If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade

A special episode where we cover some impactful affirmations for today and everyday hence forth.  Hey, I’m exhausted, how are you?! You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: mdrnmade@gmail.com 

Usually when we talk about Love languages, we are referencing our intimate relationships, but have your considered your love language with your friendships? Let’s discuss! Mentioned in this episode: Free Love Languages Quiz If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: mdrnmade@gmail.com 

Part 2 of the series where we dive deeper in to overcoming past perceptions of self on the road to growth! It’s a long one... Documentary mentioned: Generation Wealth - Amazon Prime  If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  Email us: mdrnmade@gmail.com  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade

Personal growth is not a linear process. It’s not just reading a book (or seven) and then growth. Often times, we have to read, try, fail, re-read and live before we can see growth and evolution. Experiencing different things at different seasons in your life just hit different.  If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmadeEmail us: mdrnmade@gmail.com 

Deep breathing. Sitting is silence. Why is that so hard?! Let's try this together!  If you’re looking for a bit of relaxation and calm, join me for this less than 10 minute meditation. If you like mdrnmade - the podcast, remember to rate and review and share with a friend!  You can find us on instagram @mdrnmadepodcast & @mdnrmade Email us: mdrnmade@gmail.com