Grow As You Go Podcast
by Michaela Diehl
Welcome to the Grow As You Go Podcast: with Michaela Diehl. My goal is to remind you that you are never alone in anything you are going through and that we are ALWAYS growing as we go. As much as we want to have all the answers to our problems, we gotta take it one day at a time. After moving out of my small town in Pennsylvania to Austin, Texas a few years ago, I was forced to grow a lot in a short amount of time. I'm here to share anything I've learned along the way with you all and give you a place to feel heard.
Episodes
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New Year Goals + Huge Life Catch Up • EP75
Since it's been a minute since we sat down and chatted, I wanted to start this year off with a life update about all things on right now (upcoming travel, dating, running, workout split, faith, tiktok ban, thoughts on moving). I also share a lot of my goals for the New Year 🫶🏼 I'll be posting a...
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It Will Get Better • EP74
I wanted this episode to be motivating and helpful to anyone who might find themselves going through or just feeling like they're stuck in a place of darkness. I know what that's like. I've personally been there myself and wouldn't wish it upon anyone. It occurred to me on my walk today how much…
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Celibacy in Dating • EP73
I got some REQUESTS for this topic 😂 In this episode, we chat about the many reasons why people choose to become "celibate" and why I think it can be so beneficial depending on what it is your looking for. I share my own personal reasons for it along with some dating stories and tips. Love ya'll...
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Living Offline + Finding Balance with Social Media • EP72
In this episode, I wanted to chit chat about how important it is to live your life offline. It's so easy for us to be buried in our phones (I'm guilty as well) but I wanted to remind us of ways we can find balance with social media. Everything we consume, starts to consume us. We chat ways to…
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Skincare Journey + Acne Tips • EP71
I've been going through it with my skin recently so I wanted to share everything I've been teaching myself! I share ways to minimize acne by being mindful of what you're putting on your face, in your body, and some lifestyle changes. So much of this can be hormone and gut related so it really is…
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Trusting Over Stress + Changing Your Perspective • EP70
In this episode, I share a personal story of how I have felt God personally working in my life and how trusting in Him in moments of stress + changing my habits has only had positive impacts on me. I talk about how good things have been for me with God in my life and how I personally reroute...
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A Bad Day In the Life as a Temp Dental Hygienist + Workday Storytime • EP69
I've been a Dental Hygienist for 5 years and a Temporary Hygienist for 2 years. I explain in this episode a brief summary of what I do, how it works, and the details of temping. I shared this story this past week and everyone went nuts so I wanted to give this specific story with all the details…
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Catch Up With Me - Dog Drama, ACL, Getting Sick • EP68
In this episode, we CATCH UP. I share where I've been, what I've been doing, and how I've been feeling. I recently rescued and returned a dog named Cooped (which some of you may have followed on TT). I give the longgg version of that whole story and chat about how ACL was. MESSAGE ME ON IG FOR…
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Starting Your Running Journey • EP67
This episode is for anyone who wants to get into running and isn't sure where to start. I share my own personal journey/experience with running, why I chose to start, and 11 of my top tips to help set you up for success. I learned the hard way for some of these so hoping to make your runs go even...
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Self Reflection Card Game Q&A • EP66
Today is a little fun Q&A to self reflect together on how much growth we had. We play a self reflection card game and I encourage you all to write down these questions or answer them yourself as you listen along 🖤 MESSAGE ME ON IG FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE ON THE POD, PLS AND THANK YOU <3 MY GYM...
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Trying New Things + Finally Doing the Things You Said You Were Going to Do • EP65
I know better than anyone how annoying it is when you tell yourself you're going to start doing something and 3 years later you realize you still haven't. Whether it's been that long or even just a few months of not doing that thing, I hope this episode motivates you to get started! I share 12...
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Stop Accepting the Love You Don't Deserve + Unhealthy Relationships • EP64
The amount of us tolerating relationships that are simply not serving us, debilitating our mental health, or physically putting us in harms way is not okay. I felt called to give this little pep talk about unhealthy toxic relationships and the advice I would give to anyone struggling to leave or...
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Becoming Self Disciplined + Channeling Your Independence • EP63
In this episode, I share why self discipline is one of the most important parts of us and how it's been positively affecting my life recently. We also chat independence and how to keep independence even when in romantic relationships. I believe that in order to become disciplined, we have to...
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How to Conquer Your Anxiety • EP62
Let's be honest, anxiety is not our friend. So I'm here to give you all the tips and tricks I have to managing it personally and what has worked best for me. We also talk about steps to take to help calm down if you ever feel like you're having a panic attack. I got a lot of requests to talk…
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Time To Reset - Feeling Stuck in Your Life + Pivoting Your Goals • EP61
This week's episode, we talk about how hard we can be on ourselves and what I am personally feeling in my own life. Instead of allowing ourselves to stay stuck, we gotta pivot in that moment and allow ourselves to game plan what is working, versus what isn't working anymore and how we can really...
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Vegas Storytime + Listening to Your Body, Caffeine Induced Anxiety, & Resetting After Travel • EP60
In this episode, I share all the deets on my most recent trip to Vegas. We talk about why it's so important to listen to your body and not make unhealthy vacation exceptions (in my case: tons of caffeine). I share my own personal experience this trip with caffeine induced anxiety, what to do if...
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Creating Habits to Become Your Dream Self + Goals for August • EP59
I figured what better time to talk all things habits than a start to a new month!! I love new months because it means room for new goal setting and ways to troubleshoot what worked/what didn't from the month before and reflect. In this episode, I explain the importance of habits and how they work...
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How to Not Get Attached Too Soon, Stay Confident in Dating, + Heal Trust Issues • EP58
This episode kinda goes off not gonna lie 👀 I share all of my best dating advice when it comes to hyping yourself up for a first date, how to walk into a first date feeling your most confident authentic self, and all of the questions and topics to discuss when dating. We also talk about how to...
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Life Update + Hitting The Reset Button, Embracing Change & Leveling Up • EP57
We are SO back 🤍 I'm sorry for the long break but it was much needed. Message me anything you'd personally like to see on the podcast in the future: specific topics, answering your questions, giving advice to your specific problems written or by voice memo. You let me know and I'll make it…
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My Journey as a Dental Hygienist, Choosing My Career Path, + School Advice/Study Tips • EP56
I've gotten so many questions about my school and work experience with Dental Hygiene so I figured we could finally talk all about it. As a Dental Hygienist of fives years, that has worked in two different states, and temped in two different states--I have learned A LOT. I share how I chose this...
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How to Manage your Stress • EP55
I recently learned how important it is to manage your stress levels and the weirdest part of being stressed is, it's hard to know just how stressed you are. In this episode, I talk about all the ways I personally manage my stress levels. We also talk about how to problem solve around specific...
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Life Update + Catch Up with Me • EP54
I wanted to do a bestie catch up episode just giving you all the deets and updates on how life has been so far this year! We talk things that have been working really well for me, career changes, faith, travel plans for the year, and so much more :) The Costa Rica trip is now on sale if you're...
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Dating Apps Be Like • EP53
This is a highly requested episode so I finally thought it was time to deliver 😂 Are dating apps worth your time? I share my experience with dating apps for the past 2-3yrs: the good, the bad, and the ugly. I also share ways I try to help avoid people who aren't looking for the same things,...
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Dental Hygiene Tips from a Dental Hygienist • EP52
I felt this episode was LONG overdue. As a Dental Hygienist for the past five years I've learned a lottttt and know how many people are uneducated on the importance of their oral health and dental hygiene tips and habits. I use this entire episode to be your personal dental hygienist and run you...
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Ins + Outs for 2024 • EP51
In this episode, we're talking all of my own personal ins + outs for 2024. Things we just simply don't care too bring with us and what we plan to start making time for!! TRAVEL WITH ME SURVEY MY MERCH NATURAL CYCLES 20% OFF LINK MY TIKTOK SUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR PODCAST Q&A AMAZON STOREFRONT ALL…
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Saying Bye to Toxic Relationships + Dating Q&A • EP50
Post Valentine's Day episode is all about datingggg 🎶 I wanted to use this episode to answer all of your dating questions. We talk how to be confident and outgoing on dates, getting over abusive relationships, breaking up with a toxic person, second chances, situationships and SO much more....
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Neurofeedback Therapy Changed My Life • EP49
LENS (low energy neurofeedback system) therapy truly has made such a difference in my life. In this episode, I share what neurofeedback therapy is, how it works, and all the benefits I've noticed in my life recently and what it's personally helped me with. Before my therapist, I never heard of…
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Coping with Dementia + Your Generational Trauma Does Not Define You • EP48
This episode we get deep talking about a topic very near and dear to my heart, Dementia. I've had several requests to talk about this to help those who are going through the same and can relate. I share a little bit more about my relationship with mom, her diagnosis with Dementia, and how it has...
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The Importance of Good Friendships + Avoiding Fake Friends • EP47
The most important decision we have to make is deciding who we want to surround ourselves with on the regular. Good friends are not super easy to come by but through trial and error, I promise you'll find your people 🤍 In today's episode, we talk all about how to avoid fake friends, red flags to...
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Tackling Your Fears & Self Limiting Beliefs + Cold Plunging • EP46
I am SO sick of fear thinking it calls the shots in my life. This is the pep-talk you've probably been needing. In this episode, I share ways I'm stepping out of my comfort zone to conquer my fears for good, how to learn to live with your fear, and how to stop letting it control you. I share...
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How to Stay On Track with Healthy Eating + Mealprep Guide • EP45
It's a NEW YEAR and we got NEW HABITS. If eating healthy and meal prepping is something you've been wanting to get better at, this episode is for you. I share exactly how I hype myself up to grocery shop, find my meal inspo, create my grocery lists, and create a schedule to meal prep each week....
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How to Level Up in 2024 + My New Year Goals • EP44
We are covering exactly how to level up in 2024 and why setting not only yearly goals, but monthly goals is so important. Ironically, this is the first episode of 2024 and is coming out on New Years Day!! Happy New Year, angels ♥︎ This is going to be the best year YET and I mean that. We reflect…
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9 Ways To Survive Going Home for the Holidays • EP43
My survival guide to you for the holidays ♥︎ MY MERCH NATURAL CYCLES 20% OFF LINK OURA RING $40 OFF LINK SUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR PODCAST Q&A AMAZON STOREFRONT ALL LINKS W/ DISCOUNT CODES FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE PODCAST INTRO & OUTRO MUSIC
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I Got Off Hormonal Birth Control + Naturally Tracking Your Cycle • EP42
I know for a FACT I'm not the only girl that thought it was time to get off hormonal birth control after being on it for 8+ years. This episode is for anyone flirting with the idea of getting off birth control but are wanting to stay safe and continue to track their cycle naturally. I go into...
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My Personal Journey with Connecting to My Faith & How it Has Changed My Life • EP41
Today's episode is one I didn't expect to be making any time soon (a very vulnerable one, indeed). It's all about my personal journey and growth with connecting to my faith and how it affects my everyday life. I share my entire journey from childhood on when God was introduced into my life and…
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Let's Play a Self Love Card Game: Reflect on the Past, Present, & Future with Me + Journal Along PT2 • EP40
Today we are playing one of my favorite card games ever again that reflects on the past, present, and future. I answer each question with the first thing that comes to mind (so we do get deep) and encourage you to journal along when you have the time :) Card games are my absolute favorite and…
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How to Get Your Life Together + Hibernation Cleaning & Productivity Tips • EP39
Today's episode marks 1 full year of Grow As You Go Podcast 🥲 It's so wild to think we have been doing this for one full year already. In this episode, I go over a step by step of how to get your life together when you have no clue where to start. We touch on tons of cleaning tips that will help...
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Let's Play a Self Love Card Game, Reflect on the Past, Present, & Future with Me + Journal Along • EP38
Today's episode is super fun and different. We are playing one of my favorite card games ever that reflects on the past, present, and future. I answer each question with the first thing that comes to mind (so we do get deep) and encourage you to journal along when you have the time :) Card games...
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Answering Your Questions PT2: Unreciprocated Energy, Cold Plunges, Healthy Eating Habits, Living Alone + Making Friends in Your 20s • EP37
Another episode answering all of your questions! We get into how to deal with unreciprocated energy and low effort in relationships, benefits of cold plunging, and staying on track with healthy eating and how I personally plan my meals each week. I share the biggest lesson I've learned this year,...
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Answering Your Questions PT1: Breakup Advice, How to Be Okay Being Alone, Solo Dates Ideas, My Workout Routine + Fitness Tips• EP36
This episode is dedicated to answering all your questions. We chat fitness advice, getting into a good gym routine, my workout plan, gym anxiety/being a newbie at the gym, solo date ideas, getting started with social media, and adjusting to moving away from home. I also give advice for how to be...
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How to Maintain a Healthy Relationship with Alex & Abby Lynn • EP35
In this episode, I'm honored to have two of my favorite people on at once to give their take on how to keep a relationship healthy, functioning, and full of love. Abby is my childhood best friend and Alex is her husband. They've been together for almost ten years and married for four years and…
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The Challenge of Changing Your Life + Pushing Through Discomfort • EP34
If changing your life was easy everyone would do it. Is it gonna be day one or one day???? That's the biggest question. Let's make it day one but it's not gonna be a smooth ride. This episode is for anyone who has been feeling discomfort in changes they've be attempting to make in their life...
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Prioritizing Your Peace, Moving In Silence & Connecting to Your Faith • EP33
WE'RE BACK after one month of a break 🤍 I missed ya'll sm. This week I share three ways to level up in your life and really put into perspective what's important to you. We talk all the ways that prioritizing your peace, moving in silence, and connecting to faith has really been positively…
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Learning to Be Kind To Yourself Through Your Struggles + Mindset Shifts, Healing Journey, & Life Changing Habits • EP32
This episode I share a perspective shift that I had recently that has really helped me changed the way I think about times that I'm struggling or noticing that I'm being triggered more frequently. We talk about why it's so important to change the way we think in those moments. I explain the...
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It's Not Weird to Talk About Anxiety, It's Weird to Act Like it Doesn't Exist • EP31
We are finally sitting down and talking about ANXIETY. Anxiety is super normal and I refuse to let there be a stigma around it or anything mental health related. I share what anxiety is, the different types, how it personally affects me, and what helps me + things I do to feel my best. NATURAL...
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The Importance of Slowing Down + Knowing When To Take a Break • EP30
Life is BUSY and if we don't take the time to tune in with ourselves, our stress levels, and how we're feeling, it could be effecting us way more than we can even imagine. I share a recent medical scare that I had after getting off my ADHD meds and birth control and open up about how my stress…
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Catch Up With Me: Perspective Shifts, Getting Good with your Finances, Getting Off Birth Control• EP29
This episode is basically you & I catching up over the phone. I share a bunch of life updates and things I've been dealing with in my own life personally in hopes that you can relate. I share perspective shifts I've had recently, how hard it can be to create a routine, getting good with your...
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Answering Your Questions: Dating, Communicating, Self Regulating, Solo Dates, + Just Enjoying Where You're At • EP28
This episode is all about answering your questions and giving advice! We cover how to stay grounded in early stages of dating, telling someone how you feel about them, dealing with nosey people, dating in college, solo date ideas, and how to stay present and just enjoy where you're at right now....
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Answering Your Questions: Relationships, Breakups, Dating + First Date Advice • EP27
This episode is all about answering your questions and giving advice! We cover relationships, breakups, dating, first date tips, confidence, anxiety, how to build a routine/habits with ADHD and more. A part two to this episode will be coming within the next few weeks so if would like to submit a...
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My Current Summer Favorites, Habits, and Routines • EP26
In this episode, we're just two friends chit chattin' our favorites. We talk makeup, skincare, haircare, oral hygiene go-tos from a Dental Hygienist, habits + routines, supplements, clothing brands, books, podcasts, and more. Submit questions for next Q&A by messaging me on Instagram:...
About this show
Welcome to the Grow As You Go Podcast: with Michaela Diehl. My goal is to remind you that you are never alone in anything you are going through and that we are ALWAYS growing as we go. As much as we want to have all the answers to our problems, we gotta take it one day at a time. After moving out of my small town in Pennsylvania to Austin, Texas a few years ago, I was forced to grow a lot in a short amount of time. I'm here to share anything I've learned along the way with you all and give you a place to feel heard.
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