It's easy for me to get discouraged when I'm dating but this episode explores a few lessons I've learned in my recent dating experiences. What are some things you've learned?

I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this episode here - https://youtu.be/wWxh0-dpTwk

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• Help, I Sexted My Boss - https://sextedmyboss.com/

If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season.

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• https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod
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• https://makingmepod.com/

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• meli@makingmepod.com

I made a goal to walk 100 miles a month during these past couple seasons and I've exceeded my goal for the past five months, adding up to over 500 miles! It's been a rewarding experience for me and I feel good about showing up for myself in this way.

I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this episode here - https://youtu.be/uH5DYWFtXgc

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• Just Sayin' with Justin Martindale - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqE73YLSOO_z31osf1VzSAoy8fqiXk1S0

If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season.

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• https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod
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• https://makingmepod.com/

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• meli@makingmepod.com

We can sometimes take our friends and family for granted and not give each other the flowers we deserve. Not everyone has big milestones like weddings and having children, so I talk about how we can celebrate each other for who we are.

I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this episode here - https://youtu.be/cyZrw0S5bgM

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• Vibe Check - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vibe-check/id1637476174

If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season.

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• https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod
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• https://makingmepod.com/

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• meli@makingmepod.com

I'm grieving a loss of community in a couple areas of my life and I'm still processing those thoughts and feelings. Have you lost community and you're not sure how to gain it back?

Blog post: https://www.meliclayblog.com/post/out-of-office-the-loss-of-community

I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this episode here - https://youtu.be/xfX-LGsjq30

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• City Cast Chicago - https://chicago.citycast.fm/podcasts

If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season.

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• https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/
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• https://makingmepod.com/

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• meli@makingmepod.com

Who has the time and fortitude to cook for yourself? I can honestly say it has overwhelmed me as of late and I'm searching for ways to delegate the process. How do you feel about it?

I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this episode here - https://youtu.be/GpyQ_jJir-4

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• U UP? - https://betches.com/podcast-channel/u-up/

If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season.

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• https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/
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• https://makingmepod.com/

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• meli@makingmepod.com

I'm in a virtual writing community, and I was so lucky to be able to attend a Writing Retreat earlier this year. Have you ever delved into a creative endeavor of yours?

Join the virtual writing community here! https://www.patreon.com/PushYourPen

I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this episode here - https://youtu.be/38LH_7VZI3M

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• NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour https://www.npr.org/series/pop-culture-happy-hour/129472378/pop-culture-happy-hour/

If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season.

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• https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/
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• meli@makingmepod.com

Imma be honest, sometimes social media is overwhelming. Balancing your real life and your digital life can be taxing at times. How do you cope with it?

I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch the episode here - https://youtu.be/pYt5JKt3N3I

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• Lemme Say This https://www.youtube.com/@LemmeSayThisPodcast

If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season.

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• meli@makingmepod.com

My friendships ebb and flow, grow, and morph the older I get and the more life changes. I talk about those changes and what you can look forward to with evolving friendships in this episode.

I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch the video here - https://youtu.be/VCEXllJHkmA

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• Why Won't You Date Me? https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcast

If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season.

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• https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/
• https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod

Check out my website:

• https://makingmepod.com/

Email me:

• meli@makingmepod.com