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Learning Life This Way
by Shannon Tamez
This podcast will feature solo as well as interviews discussing life lessons we've had to learn. We will discuss what we learned from them, what we loved about them, and how we grew from them.
Episodes
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What No One Says About Hurdles
I'm back in the car pickup line! It's a new school year, and I'm finally at a spot where all three of my kids can be on the same schedule. I can finally have my daughter be with the boys after school practicing soccer so I get a break from the car rider line. It almost didn't happen, but I spoke...
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What No One Says About The 1st Month of Summer Break
It's been about a month since my kids have been out for summer break. I catch up with everything that has been going on with me. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like…
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What No One Says About Volunteering
This is the last week of school! So my alone time will be limited. This episode I share how helping at my kid's school is a luxury that every parent doesn't always get to have, but I'm grateful I can do it. Also I share some of the perks of getting to know the teachers. Millennial Mindset –...
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What No One Says About Attitudes
This week I am sharing how I am navigating the mood swings of my five years old daughter. I'm trying to do things differently, but she is not making it easy...hahaha. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Being Close to Family
This week I share how busy last week was for me including flying to Dallas, TX, to see my cousin get married. It always baffles my husband how close I am to my extended family even though I did not grow up living close to them. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow...
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What No One Says About Figuring It Out
Sorry for the delay, but you know I am in the whirlwind that is the end of the school year. This week I wanted to share my thoughts on having it all "figured out." You won't! And that is okay. I've come to realize that life is constantly FIGURING things out. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner...
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What No One Says About The Worst Case Scenario
This week I share my thought on the "worst case scenario." By worrying about it, are you creating the reality that it will happen? Or is your soul preparing you for what is to come? Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Being Overwhelmed
I'm not going to lie. These last few months are kicking my bad. Everything isn't bad, but it's all happening at the same time. I am doing the best I can to keep my head down and keep moving. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Making Friends As Adults
This week I share my thoughts on why some people complain about how hard it is to make friends as adults. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for...
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What No One Says About Anxious Kids
This week I share how I noticed my oldest son has started picking up weight in the last few months. I realized he has gone through some changes that probably has him a bit more anxious than usual. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Chaperoning
This week I share I talk about the guilt of feeling like I have to show up everywhere all at once. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing...
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What No One Says About Being Everywhere At Once
This week I feel like I am being pulled in all directions. There so many places I want to be and where I'm asked to be. While I want to do them all, I am learning to be ok that I can't do everything. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What Know One Says About Self Care
After a very busy and stressful last week, I took one day just to rest. Sometimes as a stay at home mom there is guilt associated with taking a moment because others think all we do is sit around the house all day. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Passing A Test
This week I share how I passed my group fitness instructor exam. I had been stressing about it for months and now it's over. Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled but it's going to take me a minute to decompress from the stress. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow…
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What No One Says About Epigenetics
So this week I share what happened to me during a MAP (Make Anything Happen) session. I thought I was going to be processing my limiting beliefs around money and finding safety in credit cards. What came up during the session was the trauma my grandmother experienced well before my mother was…
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What No One Says About Critiques
This week I share my thoughts on receiving critiques. Sometimes you have to decipher if it's valid or projection of their own experience. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would...
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What No One Says About Justified Revenge
This is week I share my thoughts on revenge and why I believe we get told we should not seek it. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing...
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What No One Says About Playing the Oppressor
Sorry, again! This winter has really thrown off my schedule. But I'm back with what's being going with me and the my thoughts on the reactions on the halftime show. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About It Will Work Out
So sorry for the week off, but the episode I recorded no longer seemed as relevant because things worked out. Sometimes you just have to be patient and let the Universe do it's thing. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Holiday Break
Hey y'all, I'm back! With family in town and kids home from break, I just couldn't add more to my plate. I hope you all had a good break. I did! What I loved about it was that it was chill. We did a few family activities but we also relaxed. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace &...
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What No One Says About Feeding the Beast
This week I get back on my soapbox about white supremacy. I am sharing my thoughts on that latest discourse around the criticism about Jasmine Crockett. I do not believe anyone is above critique. My issue is the stance that everyone all of a sudden wants to take was never brought until she…
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What No One Says About Customer Service
This week I share the fresh story of some unpleasant customer service I experienced at a popular store. I am aware enough to know that this is my ego speaking, but I cannot stand when I am treated like someone is doing me a favor when I am simply following the store's policy. Millennial Mindset –...
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What No One Says About Being the Eldest Daughter
This is my birthday week! This episode I share what it's like being the eldest daughter and how keeping the family functioning in a healthy way will fall into your lap. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Parenting Stages
Happy Thanksgiving! This week I reflect on how I always think parenting will get a little easier but it doesn't. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some…
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What No One Says About Blame
This week I share a incident where I suggested someone to speak at virtual women's group. The information was good, but her delivery was a little lacking. Did I take the blame? Listen and find out. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Unhealed Trauma
This week I share a personal story about what happened recently in my marriage. I explain what it's like to be with someone that is still processing trauma from their past. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Homecoming
I have shared before that I graduated from a HBCU. This past weekend I attended Hampton University's Homecoming to celebrate my 20 year class reunion. It had been about 8 years since I last attended one. When I tell you I had a blast! It was so good for my soul to hug those I hadn't seen since I...
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What No One Says About Hypocrisy
This week I vent about my frustrations about people that are not self aware to recognize how what they complain about others is what they do themselves. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Snapping Out Of It
This week I just give a quick update on how I'm working on not getting so overwhelmed. I share how I am doing various exercises and techniques to reset my nervous system. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Capitalism
This week I share how capitalism has disrupted my daily joy. I really enjoyed the local morning radio show and one day it was no longer airing. Capitalism doesn't care about the human connection. It's all about the bottom line. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow...
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What No One Says About Losing It
Sorry for the delay, but you hear this episode you'll understand why. It's been a hell of a time lately. I'm committing to finding a way to ground myself more. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Making Someone Else Happy
This week I share how I was able to find a moment of joy during an uneasy time. Besides what's going on in the world, personally I wasn't feeling great. I decided to gift the local radio hosts with t-shirts. Seeing their excitement put me in a better head space. So making someone else smile when...
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What No One Says About A Safe Space
This week I share on how recent events expose who you have in your safe space. It can be frustrating and exhausting when you find out someone whom you've been vulnerable with may not be who you thought they were. Once you do, it's up to you to decide how close you want them to be in your life....
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What No One Says About Back to School
This is my 100th episode!! Wow! I can't believe I've been doing this podcast for this long. But thank you to everyone that continues to listen. This week I talk about getting back to the school grind and the energy that kids have that will absolutely drain you. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing…
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What No One Says About Missing The Point
Hey! School is back in session, and I am back to recording in my car...for now! With all my kids in school full time, I might be able to start recording in my house again. This week I talk about someone I know that I feel is completely missing the point when racial matters are pointed out to…
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What No One Says About The Root of Lack
For whatever reason white supremacy and systemic oppression has been on my mid a lot. This goes far beyond just racism. This isn't just a "white person problem." Even those of us victimized by it are guilty of upholding it. So with this episode I give you a glimpse of what I have been discovering...
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What No One Says About Bad Days
This week is the last week I'll be in the car pickup line so my "recording studio" won't be as available...hahaha! I'm going to do my best to keep an episode up or upload an episode I recorded and never posted. I share a recent bad day I had. I tell what happened and how I didn't try to make…
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What No One Says About Devices
This week I share how I'm balancing my kid's device usage. I have to admit that I like some of the quietness it brings, but I'm also aware of the influence it can have on them. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Forgiveness
This week I share my take on forgiveness and why you are not required to forgive everyone. How, due to religious beliefs, we have been told we have to forgive others no matter what. Why? Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Being Proud
This week I share how proud I am of my boys for doing well on their end of the year testing. I am not a fan of standardized testing, but I can't get a around it. I am just so happy of my kids believing in themselves and staying focused. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming...
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What No One Says About Being Cocky
This week I share how when you get too cocky the universe always has a way to humble you. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your...
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What No One Says About Anti-Blackness
It's so disappointing to be let down by someone you think is cool. I share a story about a radio personality I listen to and how his words felt anti-black. I don't consider him a racist, but it was something about how he was turned off about something that was celebrating Black culture.…
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What No One Says About Airbnb
This week I share about our experience on spring break with Airbnb. Needless to say, it was undesirable. It wasn't horrific, but it let a bad taste in my mouth. I was already no longer going to use this platform an longer based on this political climate. But they confirmed why I need to not ever...
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What No One Says About Getting Out Your Own Way
Sorry I meant to get this out before spring break but prepping for travel for a family of 5 is busy. Here ya go! Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some…
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What No One Says About Silence
This week I share I enjoy the few moments of silence I get when I'm alone. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6BWSDLX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title Would you like to earn some money for sharing your opinion? Sign up…
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What No One Says About Being Over Stimulated
This week I share something that is common among a lot of mothers, being over stimulated. Even when it appears like nothing is going on, you have your thoughts constantly running about what needs to be done and what to remember. All the while your kids are pulling on you, the TV maybe on, and...
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What No One Says About Weird Energy
Sorry y'all...this episode just feels like I'm babbling. The last week felt so weird to me and I spend this episode trying to explain how I felt and what was going on. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner Peace & Transforming Tomorrow Prompt...
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What No One Says About Insanity
We all know the definition of insanity. Doing the same this over and over and expecting a different result. This episode I expand upon this because I realize what it is like watching others do this in real time. The behavior doesn't change because one day they are hoping it's going to work on the...
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What No One Says About White Supremacy
This week I just share my thoughts on white supremacy and how all of us, unfortunately, play a part in upholding it. I feel that once we all do the inner work of dismantling it within ourselves, we will have a chance of turning things around in this country. Millennial Mindset – Unleashing Inner...
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What No One Says About Facing Your Fear
So one thing about me is I like to "fly under the radar.' Well one day a few weeks ago, I made a post on IG and TikTok. Not much traction on IG, but on TikTok it's still getting likes, comments, and more followers. At first, it freaked me out because I'm not use to it and I have almost wanted to...
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This podcast will feature solo as well as interviews discussing life lessons we've had to learn. We will discuss what we learned from them, what we loved about them, and how we grew from them.
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Learning Life This Way is created and hosted by Shannon Tamez.
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