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This podcast is dedicated to women everywhere in all stages of life who want to live life more fully, and thrive! We meet women where they are, and help them find joy in all areas of life, by providing a safe community to: talk, share ideas, support each other and create a life you thrive in.

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This podcast is dedicated to women everywhere in all stages of life who want to live life more fully, and thrive! We meet women where they are, and help them find joy in all areas of life, by providing a safe community to: talk, share ideas, support each other and create a life you thrive in.

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English


Episodes
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Disney Logistics + Planning

3/23/2023
We are continuing our Disney conversation this week on the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast! This week we are talking Disney logistics + planning with Kristina's mom, Joan. She was the brains of our trip planning everything for 13 people. She has some insight on logistical things to think about when planning your next Disney trip! ----- Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021

Duration:00:37:12

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Disney Tips & Tricks

3/16/2023
We had so much fun talking Disney last week that we decided to continue our Disney discussion on this week's episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast! This week you'll get ALLLL the tips on planning a trip! We will tell you our take, as moms with young children, what extras are worth the money and which ones you might want to pass on. Maybe you'll even learn about an experience you didn't know existed! Hopefully these Disney Tips & Tricks help you plan the most magical vacation even if you are still in the Disney dreaming phase! ----- Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021

Duration:00:30:53

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Disney Magical Moments | Takeaways from our Family Disney Trip

3/9/2023
On this magical episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast we thought it would be fun to share a bit about our recent family trip to Disney World! If you are planning your own Disney trip or even considering it, tune in to hear the low-down on all our favorite rides and moments from our trip. ----- Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Our FREE daily planner: https://youweremadetothrive.com/daily-planner

Duration:00:25:32

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Word of the Year: 2023

3/2/2023
This week on the podcast Brittany and I shared for the first time, our words of the year! We dive deep into why we each picked our word and our goals surrounding it. If you aren't sure what we mean, take a listen! Whether you do traditional goal setting each year, or something similar to picking a word of the year, we want to hear from you! What are some of your goals? What is your word? ----- Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Our FREE daily planner: https://youweremadetothrive.com/daily-planner Grab our Free Decluttering Checklist http://www.youweremadetothrive.com/decluttering-checklist

Duration:00:27:22

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Overcoming the Winter Slump

2/23/2023
This week on the podcast we discussed the dreaded winter slump and what to do about it. For many, the middle of February is when you hit a slump. Maybe you are sick of being inside your home, or just miss the days of endless sunshine. If you find yourself a little down or just off, you are not alone! You'll find out what winter is like for us and different activities we enjoy during the winter. We will also give practical tips and encouragement for overcoming the winter slump. We also share ways you can connect with us and other women in our online community! ----- Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Our FREE daily planner: https://youweremadetothrive.com/daily-planner

Duration:00:29:23

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A Year in Review! Our 1 Year Podcast Anniversary

2/16/2023
On this episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast, we are looking back on our first year of podcasting! We are reflecting on all we learned, our favorite episodes, what we hope to deliver in the future, and more! ------ Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Podcast Microphone: Our Favorite Episodes from the First Season: 1. Birthday Episode 2. How Physical Clutter Impacts Our Mental Health 3. Homeschool Curriculum Episode 4. Hustle Culture + Impact on Motherhood 5. Fitness Q & As: Brittany + Kristina

Duration:00:22:52

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Budgeting Tips and Tools | How We Manage Our Finances

2/9/2023
On this episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast, we are sharing our budgeting tips and tools we use to manage our finances. We will also share a bit about our financial journey, our goals, how we stay on track and some tips and encouragement for your own financial Journey. ------ Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist You Need a Budget (YNAB): https://www.youneedabudget.com/ Financial Peace University

Duration:00:45:40

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End of Summer Gardening Updates

8/23/2022
On this episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast, we are looking back at our gardening season and sharing where we are at, what worked and what didn't, and what lessons we learned from this year. You'll hear how we are preparing our gardens for the fall and what we are already looking forward to and planning for next year! ------ Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist The Joys of Gardening Podcast Episode Learn more about gardening in your area: Back to the Roots

Duration:00:28:29

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Tips to Prep for Back to School

8/16/2022
On our podcast this week we are talking about back to school! Most kids have either already gone back or will start within the next week or two! We wanted to take this time and talk about our Tips to Prep for Back to School. In this episode we talk budgets, emotions, experiences, and tips to make the transition easier! With one of us homeschooling and the other sending their kid to traditional school, you'll get two different perspectives and tips for both! ----- Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Our FREE daily planner: https://youweremadetothrive.com/daily-planner Choosing a Homeschool Curriculum Podcast Episode Epson Ecotank 2760 - aka the best printer ever!

Duration:00:29:51

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Our Favorite Healthy Summer Eating Hacks + Ideas

8/9/2022
One thing we love about summer is all the fresh produce available! This week we thought it would fun to discuss our favorite healthy summer eating hacks and ideas! We share ways we incorporate healthy food into our meals, recipes we love, and other healthy eating tips! As busy moms, we are always looking for ways to incorporate tasty and healthy foods into meals! ----------- Our FREE Fitness Tracker: https://youweremadetothrive.com/fitness-tracker Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021

Duration:00:26:32

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Life with Kids who have Food Allergies and Sensitivities

8/2/2022
On this week's podcast episode we are discussing life with kids who have food allergies and sensitivities. You will hear our personal experience, how we handled sending our kids to places outside the home and the anxiety that comes with that. Throughout the episode we will share our tips that helped us navigate our kids food allergies and sensitivities, including traveling tips! ----- Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Our FREE daily planner: https://youweremadetothrive.com/daily-planner Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Disney Food Allergy Group - Facebook FPIES Information: Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis (FPIES) | Symptoms & Treatment | ACAAI Public Website Teal Pumpkin Project: Teal Pumpkin Project

Duration:00:35:21

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How to Find Support as a Working Mom

7/26/2022
Our podcast this week is going to talk about how to find support as a working mom. Whether you work inside the home or outside, finding a community you can depend on is hard, but also necessary in our opinion. Today we are sharing how we go about connecting and making new friendships, the importance of a Biz Bestie or village you can count on, and the benefits of being able to freely share and vent with someone who GETS IT. We also share ways you can connect with us and other women in our online community! ----- Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Our FREE daily planner: https://youweremadetothrive.com/daily-planner

Duration:00:23:24

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From the Mouths of Babes: An Interview with Our kids

7/19/2022
On this week's You Made to thrive Podcast Episode, we interviewed our kids! We wanted to see from their perspective what they thought we did for work, What it's like when mom's working from home, and what they like and don't like about having mom work at home. Get ready for some cuteness as these three kids share what it is like to have a work from home mom! ------ Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Grab the Decluttering Checklist: www.youweremadetothrive.com/decluttering-checklist Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021

Duration:00:15:03

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Tips for Outsourcing Household Tasks

7/12/2022
We are back with another episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast! This week we are giving our best tips and telling our experiences with Outsourcing Household Tasks and meal planning/preparation. While letting go of some control and tasks around the house can seem scary, it ultimately frees up mental space allowing you to focus more on what matters. In this episode, we offer practical tips for outsourcing and letting go, as well as some alternatives you may not have thought of! ------ Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Grab the Decluttering Checklist: www.youweremadetothrive.com/decluttering-checklist Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Hungry Root - Save $50 with your first order! Hello Fresh Home Chef - Use code KristinaD855 for a special deal! Misfit Market

Duration:00:21:34

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Happy Birthday, Brittany!

7/5/2022
On today's episode, we're doing something a little different to celebrate Brittany's birthday! Come hear our kids share their love and thoughts about Brittany's role in their lives as mom and aunt, as well as her responses to a bunch of questions from Kristina. We're chatting through what it means to celebrate a birthday again - including her goals, hopes, and dreams for another year! This episode is so much fun and a great chance to get to know Brittany! We hope you'll tune in and wish her a happy birthday! ----- Join our Membership: https://youweremadetothrive.com/membership Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021

Duration:00:17:11

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How to Navigate Mom Guilt

6/28/2022
If you are a mom you are probably familiar with mom guilt. It is something I think all of us feel at some point in time. Today we are discussing how we navigate mom guilt and try to help ourselves through it. Sometimes it is a daily struggle, and we don't think we are alone in this. Hopefully this episode will help you deal with this hard topic and give you tips on what helps and what doesn't. ----- Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Our FREE daily planner: https://youweremadetothrive.com/daily-planner The Power of a Brain Dump

Duration:00:35:02

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How We Plan Weekly and Daily for Our Selves and Families

6/21/2022
If there's one thing we've learned as busy moms, it's that planning ahead really can make all the difference in our days and weeks. While life is NEVER perfect, we can reduce a lot of stress by organizing our thoughts, appointments, tasks, and meals. Today on the podcast, we're talking about how we both plan our weeks and days to feel more organized and in control! ⁠Brittany and Kristina share how they use planners, think ahead for meals, school and work and so much more! ------ Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Our FREE daily planner: https://youweremadetothrive.com/daily-planner

Duration:00:23:19

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Tips for Choosing a Homeschool Curriculum

6/14/2022
Today on the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast we are switching it up a little and talking about a new topic: Homeschooling. Our co-ceo Brittany homeschools her two kids and is here to give you all the resources if you are new to homeschooling and don't know where to start. You'll hear from Brittany's experiences, as well as her top suggestions for where to start looking and questions to consider when choosing a curriculum. ------ Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Cathy Duffy Homeschool Reviews Literature based Curriculum: Sonlight Gather 'Round Homeschool Online Math Curriculum: CTC Math

Duration:00:31:25

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Tips for Decluttering with Kids

6/7/2022
We are back with another episode of the You Were Made to Thrive Podcast! This week we are giving our best tips, tricks, and experiences with Decluttering Kids items and spaces. Sometimes letting go of those baby items can be hard for a variety of reasons. We offer practical tips for letting go so that you, your home, and your kids function better. ------ Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Grab the Decluttering Checklist: www.youweremadetothrive.com/decluttering-checklist Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021 Bluey Episode that is great for explaining to kids the importance of removing old toys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2SaWYOOG3w

Duration:00:35:35

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What it's Really Like Being a Mom with Anxiety

5/31/2022
On this You were Made to Thrive Podcast Episode we are talking about anxiety and what that looks like as a mom. You'll see what it's like for each of us daily, where we struggle, our fears, but more importantly the tools we use to cope and overcome those struggles. While we don't have all the answers, we want all the moms out there who share a similar story or struggle to know that they are never alone and there is community of women here to support them! ------ Connect with us at www.youweremadetothrive.com Join our VIP Community: https://youweremadetothrive.com/vip-waitlist Let's be friends: www.instagram.com/madetothrive_2021

Duration:00:53:09