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Music creates powerful emotional connections and serves as a unique memory trigger, sometimes functioning as a sixth sense for those who experience it as a full-body phenomenon.

• Music can transport us back to specific memories and moments in our lives
• For some people, music is physically overwhelming and makes multitasking impossible
• Using music strategically to alter moods or validate feelings is common
• Sound creates beautiful visual patterns when visualized through mediums like sand
• Children can develop specific music preferences linked to emotional states from an early age
• Having a personal "happy place" provides mental refuge during difficult times
• Happy places aren't always physical locations but can be emotional states
• Incorporating elements of your happy place into everyday life creates ongoing comfort
• Coffee plays a significant role in many people's comfort rituals
• Finding moments of peace and control helps manage daily stress

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Jess and Lisa unpack the phenomenon of professional loneliness, particularly how increasing responsibility and leadership roles can lead to fewer safe spaces for vulnerability and authentic connection.

• Professional loneliness manifests differently than social loneliness
• Leaders often lack peers who understand their unique challenges
• Creating space for emotions at work is vital yet challenging
• Vulnerability paradoxically builds trust rather than diminishing it
• Imposter syndrome creates a self-reinforcing cycle of isolation
• Most people judge us far less than we fear they do
• Asking for help can actually strengthen professional relationships
• Solopreneurs face unique challenges in combating workplace isolation
• Volunteering and community involvement help rebuild connection
• Self-judgment often creates barriers that prevent authentic relationships

If you're experiencing professional loneliness, ask yourself what you need to act in ways that might bring other people in, and consider letting go of self-judgment or perceived judgment from others.

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Jess and Lisa explore the disorienting experience of losing track of time and unpack the complex interplay between confidence, uncertainty, and knowing what you truly want.

• Lisa shares about losing an entire Tuesday after her daily routines were disrupted from being laid off
• Jess recounts a frustrating Girl Scout meeting mishap when leaders moved locations without informing parents
• Discussion about the crucial but undervalued importance of logistics in every organization and relationship
• Exploring the difference between regulating emotions versus suppressing them
• Lisa unpacks a conversation where a friend suggested various career paths she felt unequipped for
• Distinguishing between confidence in abilities versus confidence in knowing the right next step
• The importance of maintaining non-negotiables in job hunting while remaining flexible on nice-to-haves
• Introduction to BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) as a powerful negotiation concept
• How having alternatives gives us confidence and freedom to be authentic in any situation
• Recognizing that not having confidence about the future is perfectly normal and healthy

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Jess and Lisa explore life's big questions about identity, personal growth, and whether our younger selves would be proud of who we've become. This thoughtful conversation weaves through personal turning points and the wisdom that comes from seeing life as a series of chapters.

• Reflecting on how our 14-year-old selves would view our adult lives
• Finding peace with life's unexpected turns and the different "lifetimes" we've lived
• Understanding how our stories change depending on where we choose to start and end them
• Recognizing decision fatigue and what we offload first when we're overwhelmed
• Exploring our personal "superpowers" like intuition and reading people
• Appreciating the perspective that comes with middle age and looking back across life chapters
• Considering the "what ifs" of paths not taken without regret

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Share with us whether your younger self would be surprised by your life today, and what lessons you've learned from navigating your own life chapters!

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Jess and Lisa confront the psychology behind feeling indebted to employers who provide remote work accommodations, questioning whether workplace flexibility should come with the burden of overperformance.

• Judgment versus curiosity: how these mindsets are mutually exclusive and impact our perspectives
• The concept of remote work exemptions and the psychology of feeling indebted to employers who provide flexibility
• Examining non-negotiables in job searches and what they're designed to protect
• Time as the most precious resource and how commuting impacts personal and family life
• The difference between community and geographical proximity in career decisions
• Career values and priorities beyond salary and title
• The evolving nature of workplace loyalty and viewing employment as a renewable transaction
• The tension between short-term security versus long-term prosperity in job decisions

Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes every week. We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your own career non-negotiables with us on social media!

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We discuss strategies for surviving beach vacations with pale children, including the "reverse beach day" approach of going to the beach after 3pm when UV rays are less intense. We share our upcoming childcare swap plans and navigate the anxiety and excitement that comes with watching each other's children.

• The "reverse beach day" strategy: doing indoor activities during peak sun hours and beach activities after 3pm
• Navigating different house rules – one household allows couch jumping while the other doesn't
• Planning a "mom swap" where friends trade overnight childcare duties
• Different levels of anxiety about watching each other's children
• Creative ideas for entertaining each other's kids, like reading Harry Potter with character voices
• How our different backgrounds (coastal vs. landlocked upbringing) influence our parenting approaches

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Have you ever found yourself drawn to something that seems utterly unproductive yet feels essential to your wellbeing? That's exactly what we explore in this heartfelt conversation that begins with home projects but quickly delves into the deeper spaces of what truly nourishes our souls.

Lisa kicks things off sharing her triumph of finally renovating her mailbox after months of planning—complete with a glossy black post and custom vinyl decals. This evolves into a discussion about her family's seasonal bucket list chalkboard where cherished activities get the attention they deserve. "If it's not on the list," Jess notes, "it stays in the someday pile instead of the actionable now-we're-doing-it pile." This visual representation of family values not only creates accountability but offers visitors a glimpse into what matters most in their home.

The conversation shifts to parenting philosophies as we unpack the sometimes tedious but ultimately rewarding practice of consistently teaching children to ask politely for what they need. Those repetitive moments of redirecting a child's "I'm THIRSTY" or "I want water" to "May I please have some water?" build crucial life skills—though we laugh about the irony of making parenting harder in the short term to make life better in the long term.

But the heart of our discussion emerges when Lisa shares a profound moment of lying under a flowering tree in the park, allowing her mind to wander freely without productive intention. This seemingly simple act resulted in unexpected clarity and deep rejuvenation. "I kept coming up with all these things I wanted to unpack," she reflects, "not because I was trying to be productive, but because my mind finally had space to wander."

This leads us to grapple with important questions: How do we identify the activities that truly feed our souls? How do we make space for them in busy lives? And perhaps most crucially—how do we ensure we recognize these soul-nourishing opportunities before we reach the breaking point of desperately needing them?

We'd love to hear what feeds your soul when nobody's watching. Share your thoughts with us or simply take a moment today to ask yourself what your soul might be calling for that you've been too busy to notice.

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Have you ever felt simultaneously overwhelmed with work yet creatively restless? That bizarre contradiction sits at the heart of this week's conversation as Jess unpacks her experience of being caught in a sprint toward professional goals while feeling the creative itch that comes from a backlog of unprocessed insights.

We dive into the fascinating concept of mental libraries—how we collect experiences and knowledge like books that need proper shelving in our minds. When we're racing toward milestones, those books pile up faster than we can organize them, creating a tension between accomplishment and integration. Jess shares her realization that working "in" her coaching business has temporarily prevented her from working "on" her business, sparking an interesting exploration of how we balance learning and doing.

The conversation expands into a deeper examination of two distinct types of learning: theoretical collection versus practical application. That restless feeling many of us experience? It might simply be the signal that your pendulum has swung too far in one direction. Whether you're completing certification hours, launching a project, or managing massive change, understanding this tension helps recognize when restlessness signals a need for balance rather than a problem requiring solution. We also touch on how transitions in life—whether chosen or unexpected—provide rare opportunities to rediscover aspects of ourselves that we've placed "high on the shelf" during certain phases of our careers.

Join us for an illuminating conversation about mastering your relationship with time, honoring the creative restlessness that fuels growth, and finding ways to integrate learning amid achievement. What parts of yourself have you set aside that might be asking to return to the forefront?

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