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enFebruary 28, 2024

Episode 26: Who's your Bestie?

You show people how to treat you, if you aren't a good friend to yourself why should anyone else be? Like Beyoncé "from now on Im gon' be my own best friend"

Practice Like We Preach

enFebruary 25, 2024

Increase the love you have for yourself

Self-love doesn't have to be cheesy and instead can help you really focus on the life you want, feel more energized, and have more to give to those around you.

This episode provides the actionable steps to identify what areas you can improve, how to focus on yourself, and make the changes to how you are treating yourself.

Unleashing Happiness

en-usFebruary 14, 2024

How Love & Self-Love Fuel Success | Shawn Stevenson of The Model Health Show on Therapy WAD Podcast

Uncover the power of love and creativity as Shawn shares his journey through hardship to becoming a beacon of hope for millions. This episode isn't just a podcast; it's a revelation that your greatest failures could be the blueprint for your biggest successes. Don't miss this transformative tale of recovery, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of happiness.

Your journey to self-love and mindfulness starts with a single click. Ready to transform your pain into power? Let's get started.

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Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author and creator of the Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each year. A graduate of The University of Missouri— St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science, and went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Muscle & Fitness, ABC News, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. He is also a frequent keynote speaker for numerous organizations, universities, and conferences.

#Nutrition #SaveLives #Love #Marijuana #ValentinesDay #TheModelHealthShow #EatSmarter #shawnstevenson

CHAPTERS:
0:39 - Intro to Shawn Stevenson's Journey
1:28 - Early Life and Background
6:24 - Overcoming Injuries: Shawn's Transformation
11:33 - Beginning of Shawn's Fitness Career
13:43 - Environmental Influence on Personal Growth
14:47 - Embracing Self-Love: Be Your Own Valentine
18:55 - Understanding Self-Love and Its Importance
27:21 - Learning Love: Personal Insights
29:21 - Life Lessons: Who Taught You About Love
34:55 - Love's Impact on Health and Well-being
37:30 - Role of Contrast in Experiencing Love
44:15 - Family Meals: Bonding Over Food
45:15 - Cannabis: Discussion and Perspectives
53:37 - The Social Power of Eating Together
59:03 - Oxytocin: Its Health Benefits
1:01:10 - Creativity and Expression: A Powerful Tool
1:05:34 - Shawn's Message to His Children
1:07:20 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

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enFebruary 13, 2024

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29. The Girlfriend Hour: Favorites Edition

Your girls are reunited in Wisconsin!!!

Get a little update to the chaotic events of our visitation before jumping into a girl chat centered around favorites. In true Sandy and Olivia fashion, we get a little off track multiple times and end up talking about some of our LEAST favorites, too. All in all, these are our *favorite* kinds of girl chats…

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enJanuary 31, 2024

In My Slutty Pregnancy Era w/ Jackie Schimmel

Today, Violetta is joined by none other than THE Bitch Bible extraordinaire, Jackie Schimmel. Jackie, a podcast queen and certified professional asshole, brings her unfiltered charm to Almost Adulting, sharing how she turned a solo experiment into a top comedy podcast sensation.

This dynamic duo doesn't hold back, getting raw and unfiltered in the nitty-gritty of handling hate comments without sacrificing self-esteem, the real deal behind manifestation (spoiler: it might not be what you think), and a crash course on surviving the turbulent waves of cancel culture. It's Almost Adulting meets The Bitch Bible – the perfect combo for a podcast episode that's bold, badass, and totally binge-worthy!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
00:41 Over indulgence of self esteem
03:01 When hate comments don’t affect you anymore
06:34 “I’m not an internet person.”
07:33 Why are pregnant women terrorists?
12:03 The Hitler joke
16:57 How did you become a podcaster?
21:51 The lucky girl syndrome
26:20 Low-key manifesting girly
26:54 The OG podcaster
29:09 Cancel culture
33:20 To be clear is to be kind
35:59 What is your journey?
38:42 The vocal fry
40:09 Are you a cool girl?
43:54 Dinner with model friends
47:22 My slutty pregnancy era
48:50 Makeup preference and fake freckles
52:58 Worst advice you’ve ever gotten
55:21 Best advice received in your 30s
57:57 Compliments for each others
58:55 Most embarrassing life experience
01:02:17 Embarrassing experiences with boys
01:06:00 How did you meet your husband?
01:11:12 We need a Mommy Issues IG
01:12:05 One advice to inspire all Besties

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Episode 13: Love, Heartbreak, and Forgiveness at 50

This is truly an example of how forgiveness can lead you to your biggest blessing. After her boyfirend left her to marry another woman, listen to this episode to find out what happened next. Meet my college best friend Kitt, and hear her story of love heartbreak and forgiveness at 50.

Unapologetically FLY

enDecember 20, 2023

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SICK OF THIS SH*T

Hey Besties! It's a trooper Tuesday here at Almost Adulting because, despite the sniffles and a touch of the flu, Violetta is here, powering through for all of you! She's got a pocket full of stories from the hills, where everyday encounters with crows, hawks, and even a rumored tiger (spoiler: it's a chubby cat) unfold.

But wait, there's more! Violetta spills the tea on her pet love affair with Charles, with tales of Charles #1, #2, and #3’s tragic and heartbreaking end. The current surviving pet? None other than Charles #4, also known as Pancakes! Get ready for a rollercoaster of animal antics and the heartwarming saga of Pancakes' eight-year reign in Violetta's home. Tune in for the laughs, love, and a glimpse into the wild side of living in the hills!

If you want to be featured on the next episode, send an email to press@daddyissuesla.com or call Violetta at 424-278-4268 and leave an anonymous voicemail!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:35 Have you ever been so sick you thought you were going to die?
04:29 We aren’t rewarded for doing the work even when you’re sick
07:46 The weirdest, most vivid lucid dreams
08:34 Crows and hawks keep sh*tting on my balcony
16:39 Have you ever seen an owl walking?
17:13 Fun fact about deers
18:29 Woke up with something looking at me by the window
19:19 What else have I seen in the hills?
22:40 I think I killed a lizard
26:32 I tried to save a bird because I’m a good person
31:53 One day, my mom brought a live fish for us to eat
34:03 Charles number 3 was a snake
34:19 Pancakes is actually Charles number 4

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Hot Girls Have IBS w/ Katie Wilson

Hey Besties! Today, Violetta sits down with BelliWelli founder Katie Wilson. Katie shares how her love for chocolate cookies and not being able to eat them during her pregnancy led to the creation of her very first product. When she shared it with her community, she realized there were so many girls with gut issues, even hot girls have gut issues.

Let's listen to Violetta and Katie go through the ups and downs of being a woman entrepreneur with gut issues dealing with growing a business, overcoming a health crisis, and becoming a rapidly growing brand.

What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
02:38 Did you personally have gut issues?
04:06 Signs that you have gut issues
06:37 Suffering from gut issues throughout pregnancy
09:53 How one chocolate chip cookie changed everything
11:18 Getting funding from angel investors
13:59 First packaging, deck presentation
17:20 Finding more investors
20:55 The greatest piece of advice
22:14 Things happened while preparing for the product launch
28:11 Everyone hated Stevia in the BelliWelli bars
33:17 How did you approach the product?
38:51 Building a company next to bunch of friends
39:48 Hot girls have IBS campaign
42:49 Secret sauce to successful billboards
50:25 Inspiring stories from customers
53:46 Talk about why something isn’t working rather than what’s working
57:40 What is keeping the business successful?
01:00:04 We love feedback!
01:01:47 BelliWelli is at Target

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Dirty Toilets & Harry Styles

Hey Besties! How delulu can one get in the name of true love? How far will you go to be with the man of your dreams? That’s what one brave girl did to get the attention of her man (well, maybe not yet, but nothing’s impossible, right?)

Today, Violetta sits down for another Benson Knows Best. And what better way to start this episode than to interpret a dream about dirty toilets? Yep, there are people out there who dream about toilets, dirty bathrooms, and breaking down when they can’t find a clean one. And if that is not shocking enough, Violetta ends the episode reading a message from a fan who is in search of her one true love - Harry Styles. A woman can do anything to get her man, and we’re cheering for this girl!

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Revolve - Revolve always delivers with free and fast two-day shipping and returns, so visit www.revolve.com/adulting to shop my favorites for all your upcoming plans this season.
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Ghia - Visit drinkghia.com and use the code ADULTING at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.

What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:08 Do you look for things to validate your negative mindset?
04:27 “I keep dreaming about finding a clean bathroom but always end up in dirty toilets.”
16:09 He acted like I’m the obsessive ex to his new girl
33:22 I had a crush on a guy from the street and it turns out he’s Harry Styles

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25. Making Her Own Path with Lauren Roerick

A big WANDERful welcome to a special guest, Lauren Roerick! Lauren is an avid outdoor enthusiast with the newly dubbed title of being the first woman from North America to complete the Hexatrek (an over 400 mile/3034 kilometer route in France)! She gushes about her journey but also shares about her life pre backpacking……as a practicing mormon.

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enDecember 06, 2023

Benson Knows Best - P*rn Addict

Hey Besties! Ready for some real talk? You're in for a treat with today's Benson Knows Best, where Violetta goes through your emails and serves up wisdom like only she can.

First up, we've got a complicated office romance that's leaving everyone tangled in emotions. Hold onto your hats for a guy who's just too nice for his own good, facing a string of heartbreaks. And, of course, we can't forget the spicy situation where a boyfriend's love for ahem adult content is causing relationship ripples. Violet's got the perfect blend of empathy, advice, and her signature humor to guide you through these tricky tales.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:56 How do I break up with him and separate our work and personal life?
04:12 “I was cheated on because I was too nice.”
17:25 My boyfriend like and watch too much porn and I feel disrespected

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How to NOT Become a Bridezilla w/ Kelsey Kreppel

Kelsey is a comedian, actress, and content creator who gained popularity for her comedic sketches, vlogs, and collaborations with other influencers. She has a significant presence on platforms like YouTube and Instagram, where she shares a mix of humorous content, lifestyle vlogs, and insights into her daily life.

Brace yourselves for a chat that's as spicy as your favorite latte because Violetta is sitting down with the sensational Kelsey Kreppel! Curious about the love story that unfolded between Kelsey and her now-hubby, Cody Ko? She spills all the deets on the challenges of dating to the wild ride of becoming a full-blown influencer, the inside scoop on handling haters, the delicate art of oversharing (or not) on the gram, and trust me, you won't want to miss the side splitting story of her epic proposal. This episode is a vibe – a mix of love, laughter, and the unfiltered reality of life in the influencer lane.

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Urban Outfitters - Shop at https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/ and receive an additional 10% off when you use the code VIOLET10 at checkout

What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
00:38 Welcome Kelsey!
01:17 What’s something people don’t know you can do?
03:11 Worst advice you’ve ever gotten
04:12 Moms always know when something is off about something
05:03 How did you meet your husband?
09:29 Taking notes of what people love
09:01 What people don’t know about Cody
10:37 What’s your favorite thing about your husband?
12:01 What’s his favorite thing about you?
14:44 What’s your sleeping habit?
15:21 What’s your most annoying trait?
17:03 Setting boundaries when sharing things online
21:04 How do you deal with online hate together?
23:38 Is it better not to respond to hate comments?
25:04 Sharing Cody with the world
30:09 If you can’t survive dating, you can’t survive marriage life
34:20 His proposal wasn’t a complete shock
38:29 Were you a bridezilla during the engagement?
42:51 What do you think about someone bringing a plus one at your wedding?
46:47 Trying to get pregnant and then getting pregnant
53:13 Don’t tell people about your baby’s future name
57:09 Where to find Kelsey

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My Scorpio Birthday Shenanigans

Hey Besties! Guess what? Violetta just hit the big 3-5, and she's feeling fabulous! In today's episode, she's spilling all the tea about her unconventional birthday celebration. No Confession Corner or Benson Knows Best this time – it's all about Violetta and her epic birthday escapade.

Picture this: a day at the Huntington Library with the parents, a series of unexpected hiccups, and a plot twist that turns everything around. Violetta shares the highs, the lows, and the heartwarming surprise from her ride-or-die friends. And because she's the queen of adulting, she decided to take her birthday off work. But did it turn into a serene day of self-reflection? Nope! The aftermath involved a serious ice cream marathon and some well-deserved beauty sleep. Living her best life? Absolutely!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:02 Scorpios are the most underrated sign
04:34 Let me share how I spent my birthday
07:22 My parents and I went to Huntington Library
13:16 Gifts I got from my good friends
20:09 Your birthday should be the day you are most relaxed
21:33 I reached out to 12 of my favorite brands
23:47 My father’s gift is my favorite of all
26:08 Back to work mode a day after my birthday
30:19 By Friday, I slept and ate as much as I want

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24. WandHer: WooWoo Edition; The Girlfriend Hour Part 2

We were having too much fun with the girlfriend hours, so one hour grew into two! Welcome to part 2 of our “woowoo” chat. Sandy and Olivia share their opinions and real-life stories involving things like UFOs, ghosts, spirits, and more!

(If you enjoyed these girlfriend hour episodes, please let us know! We love sharing women’s empowerment topics, but these chats are a more lighthearted break from the heavier chats. We’d love to share more in the future, if listeners enjoy!)

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