12: Author and Comedian JJ Barrows: A Path of Self Discovery, Laughing (and crying) Through Motherhood, and Living to Impress your 85yr old Self.
In this episode we sit down with the artist, stand-up comedian, and amazing author of ‘Kinda Funny’ JJ Barrows. This was such a genuinely humorous and heartfelt conversation that left us inspired with a new motivation to take risks and pursue a path of a choosing a full life (despite the fear and anxiety). Tune in to experience the soul-filling delight that is JJ Barrows. Hear about her accidental journey into comedy as a form of therapy and the different ways it has shaped her life…her challenges of balancing career and personal identity alongside motherhood… And ultimately the overwhelming joy and heartbreak of living a life of your 85 year old self would be proud of.Link to Kinda Funny on Amazon: https://a.co/d/gAZZU69Link to JJ Barrows on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjbarrows/?hl=en
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11: Truths About Mother's Day: Overcoming Decision Fatigue, A Conversation Worth Having + Scheduling Mac n' Cheese
In this episode of The Bloom and Banter we dive deep into the expectations and realities of Mother's Day. We share personal stories, including Steph's comical first Mother's Day experience (sorry Kama) and the importance of not saving all your joy for just one day. We also discuss a few ideas for scheduling regular personal time and decision days to avoid decision fatigue and keep marriages healthy. Tune in to hear us chat about the pressures of motherhood, communication in relationships, and how creating a balanced family dynamic can make everyone happier.
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10: Adult Friendships: Insecurities, Accountability and Embracing Your Inner Cilantro
Tune in as we unpack in real time the challenges of maintaining and nurturing adult friendships through the changes and growth that happens as everyone goes through their different transitions and phases of life. We talk through finding our own accountability in the often untrue narratives we tell ourselves about different relationships and social situations and the different ways we could show up better for the people we love. Tackling the struggle of relationship insecurities, the awkwardness of making new friends in your 30's and realizing that when you stop and look around, the people who care about you are there... and sometimes, you're just cilantro.
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9: Humbling Realities of Traveling with Kids | Vacation vs. Relocation, Perspective Shifts and Why Won't They Just Go To Sleep!?
Tune in to hear a humbling recap of our recent trip to Tahiti with our 2 families and the many ways we were humbled and surprised. We chat about what our expectations were before the trip and how it actually played out along with some beautiful realizations about slowing down and finding restoration at home. A lighthearted and quick banter about our thoughts on how vacation with kids is more just like relocation (ha!) but how it's still so worth going, what made it easier, and what we'll do next time when we travel with ferrel children who hate sleep ;).
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8: Perception Insecurities: Fearing Judgement and Finding the Courage to Show Up Authentically In Real Life + Online
In this episode we talk through the fears that come with showing up online and also insecurities of how people perceive us. Tune in to process the complexities of social media vs. real life with us as we talk through identity challenges and find the courage to be confidently authentic. A true sister banter including a small disagreement on who is more Type A (spoiler alert, It's Steph hahah ;))
Hosted by sisters Steph, a marriage and family therapist, and Meg, a wedding and family photographer, The Bloom + Banter Podcast is a space for processing real life stories that lead to personal growth. Whether it's relationships, entrepreneurship, or even self reflection tune in to feel inspired, supported, and entertained as make sense of life's chaos through our own stories and professional insight alongside others who inspire us. It feels like that oddly thought provoking conversation you can't get out of your head, the one that says "yes, you can do hard things".
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