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Life: Instructions Not Included
by Dante and Michelle
A podcast where we try to find some of the pieces to make our lives feel a little bit more normal. Coming from different walks of life, we'll try to spark conversation that mentally stimulates us and challenges the way we think. Along the way we hope to build a community that embodies "less judgement and more kindness" as we work towards a space that encourages and inspires each other. Tune in as we talk about health (mental and physical), relationships, personal growth and more! Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! Reach out, we'd love to hear from you: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @lifeinipodcast
Episodes
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S. 04 Ep. 13 Financial Feminist Book Review
In their first ever book review, Dante and Michelle review "The Financial Feminist Book" written by Tori Dunlap. A book about becoming more financial literate and educated, Tori prompts her readers to think about questions such as: Who taught you "money"? How were you taught "money"? What is your...
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S. 04 Ep. 12 There's Food At Home!!!
How many times did your mom tell you "there's food at home" whenever you asked to grab take-out? Times are hard financially and we are in the midst of a possible recession! With inflation rates increasing at an alarming rate, It's time to make budget cuts before it's too late. Tune in to see how...
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S. 04 Ep. 11 Everyday I'm Hustlin'
This isn't new. Many who are not well off or are less fortunate need more than one job for supplement income to make ends meet. Whether it's having two full-time jobs, one full-time job and one part-time job, or one full-time job and a couple side hustles -How are you making your finances work…
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S. 04 Ep. 10 Side Hustlin' to Survive
What is a true side hustle? To make it in this day and age, it's almost as if you need a side hustle just to live a manageable life. Find out how Dante and Michelle found their "side hustle" and what they've learned along the way. Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can...
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S. 04 Ep. 09 "Gym, Tan, Laundry"
What does being "physically fit" mean to you? From "Gym, Tan, Laundry" to considering mental fitness, Dante and Michelle discuss their ideas of what being "physically fit" has meant to them and how it's changed throughout the years. Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can...
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S. 04 Ep. 08 I'm Living My Best Life, Yeah Yeah
So many people say they're living their best life, but what does that even mean. How many times have you said you're living your best life but it has turned out to be a temporary sense of enjoyment and when returning to reality, you forget what that feeling was like? Dive in with Dante and…
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S. 04 Ep. 07 What About Your Friends
As we get older, the more busy we seem to become and staying connected with friends get harder. How do you try and maintain your friendships? What challenges do you face? And how do you overcome these challenges? Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can also contact us at...
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S. 04 Ep. 06 We Were Once Friends....
It's hard maintaining friends as we get older, but it's even harder keeping close friends during conflict! How do you approach your friends when there's an issue brewing within the friendship? Tune in with our special guest Erika as she fills us in with how she almost lost her best friends.…
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S. 04 Ep. 05 Summers in Seattle
Late sunsets, long days... Summers in Seattle are in full effect and Dante and Michelle talk about why summers in Seattle are the best. From food festivals like The Bite of Seattle and Chinatown/International District Food Walk to beaches like Golden Gardens and Alki, celebrations like Seafair…
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S. 04 Ep. 04 No More Plastic For A Better Future!
How many of your habits have a negative impact on the environment? Have you tried to reduce your carbon footprint but don't know where to start? Dante tries eating less meat product, and Michelle wants to be a minimalist, but is it enough to reduce their carbon footprint substantially?…
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S. 04 Ep. 03 Meatless Mondays to Save the World
Michelle attends a family wedding in NorCal and Dante goes to Hoopfest in Spokane, WA. In this episode, they discuss how much of an impact agriculture has on the environment, can they get "reduce, reuse, recycle" trending, how Dante took an interest in gardening, starting their Meatless Monday...
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S. 04 Ep. 02 Fast Fashion Ruins The World!
Ever wonder how the fashion industry is bad for the environment? It is expected that the textile industry will continuously rise exponentially and much of the waste contributes to landfill and negatively impacts the environment. What steps do you take to reduce your carbon footprint while being...
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S. 04 Ep. 01 Little Changes, Big Impact
Welcome to season 4, episode 1! Dante and Michelle introduce their new segment "Taste Buds" where they try food and beverages for the very first time. It's also Dante's birthday week and he's mentally preparing to host his birthday BBQ. One of his dreams is to own a plant nursery and he’ll be...
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S. 03 Ep. 13 I'm My Biggest Barrier - Self Sabatoge
have you ever felt like someone or something keeps holding you back from getting to the next level? Sometimes we don't realize that we can be the greatest thing that holds us back from accomplishing something amazing in life. Listen as Dante and Michelle point out where they hold themselves back...
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S. 03 Ep. 12 The Curse of Generational Trauma
In this episode Dante and Michelle talk about generational trauma, particularly their personal experiences growing up in the FIlipino culture. How can we be more aware of the trauma passed down to us? For those who are parents, are we unknowingly passing our trauma onto our children? How can we...
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S. 03 Ep. 11 Unlearning "LOVE"
Have you ever felt like your relationships never met your expectations? Someone's expectations of love can be misguided by other people's depiction of romance. Our first impression of romance usually comes from movies or other people's experiences. Sometimes our expectations don't match our…
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S. 03 Ep. 10 How Are You "Showing Up" For Your Friends?
As we all get older and busy, some relationships with friends can fall off. In order to keep true and strong bonds with friends, have you reflected on the type of friend you are? Are you a good friend? Are you a bad friend? How do you "show up" for your friends? Dante and Michelle talk about what...
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S. 03 Ep. 09 Growing Old WIth Our Parents
As we get older, we have this transition of roles between the parent and child. Sometimes life hits us so fast that we forget to slow down and cherish the moments we have with our parents. How do you plan on building better relationships with your parents and what are some obstacles you face?…
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S. 03 Ep. 08 Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number
Find out why Dante and Michelle haven't recorded in about 2 months and what they've been up to! Both did some traveling and Michelle has some very exciting news to share. In this episode, they talk about "feeling" old even though they are only in their 30's. Are we young in essence? What does it...
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S. 03 Ep. 07 What Did We Really Gain From Going to College?
If you are contemplating whether to go to college or not, this episode is for you. Dante and Michelle talk about their college education route and what they would have done differently. They answer questions such as: Do they regret going to college? How can you figure out if college is the right...
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S. 03 Ep. 06 "Living the dream", but are you really?
You ever feel like you're stuck in a job that lacks growth? How about you feel like you can't reach your true potential in the line of work you do now? Well when are you going to take the next step toward a better future and how do you plan on getting there? Tune in and see how Dante and Michelle...
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S. 03 Ep. 05 When is it time to leave a relationship? Part 1
"But we've been through so much." "We've put so much time and effort into our relationship just to throw it all away?" --Do these sayings sound familiar to you? In part 1 of this series, Dante and Michelle discuss the sunk cost fallacy in regards to romantic relationships. They talk about factors...
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S. 03 Ep. 04 Boundaries Part 4: Get Your Finances In Order!
We've all been there. Scraping the bottom of the barrel, feeling like we are in the right direction towards reaching our financial goals, then all of a sudden we get hit again. Find out what are some steps that Dante and Michelle take which helps them to stay on track with their financial goals....
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S. 03 Ep. 03 Boundaries Part 3: Family Toxicity
Since a young age, many of us were taught that family would always be there for us and have our best interest in mind, but how can toxic behavior from family members affect one's upbringing? Dante and Michelle discuss what cultural and societal norms or beliefs can be toxic and invasive to one's...
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S. 03 Ep. 02 Boundaries Part 2: Happy Wife, Happy Life..... Overrated?
Does a happy wife really lead to a happy life? When is it time to get out of our comfort zone and set our boundaries with our romantic partners? Sometimes it's tough to set boundaries and sometimes we can't see our partners boundaries, but at some point they need to be addressed for a healthy...
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S. 03 Ep. 01 Boundaries Part 1: Creating Boundaries with Friends
Navigating relationships can be tough and so are creating and enforcing boundaries. How one sets boundaries with friends may differ from how they set them with family members or romantic partners, which is why Dante and Michelle have split this topic into a 4-part series. In Part 1: Creating...
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S. 02 Ep. 10 2022 Goal Reflections
How did Michelle and Dante do with their goals set in 2022? Lets recap the year, check out their highs and lows, and see what they have in store for them in 2023. Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can also contact us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram...
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S. 02 Ep. 09 Self Care..... Why Should We Care?
How do you handle the stressors in your life? Do you feel like you're getting enough "me time" or struggling to find it? It seems harder each day to find time for self-care and as our society moves forward, the idea of self-care tends to change. Listen with us to find out all of the benefits you...
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S. 02 Ep. 08 "Cancel Culture".... Do we really care?
How many times have we said that we are going to "cancel" someone because of something this person or company has done, yet come back to support them in some way? What does this say about what we truly value and is cancel culture important in today's society? Please leave us a review and let us...
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S. 02 Ep. 07 The Good, the Bad, the Ugly... the Holidays
Michelle goes to Epcot for one day, Dante gets back from the Philippines just in time for the holidays. The most stressful time of the year has come and we continue to repeat the same cycle. How can we stress less and enjoy more during the most wonderful time of the year? Please leave us a review...
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S. 02 E. 06 Podcast Reflection!
(Recorded Oct 25, 2022) Dante and Michelle reflect big time on their podcast journey thus far- How they do and do not work together well as a team, setbacks and roadblocks they've encountered. What keeps them pushing? Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can also contact…
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S. 02 Ep. 05 Burnout Caused by Toxic Environments
(Recorded Oct 11, 2022) Is it really that important to work yourself down to your grave just to finish first? We live in a society that pushes you to work harder than the person standing beside you, but why does that even matter? Figure out which type of burnout is affecting you and how you can...
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S. 02 Ep. 04 Rate My Life - Overcoming Negativity Bias
(Recorded Oct 4, 2022) Michelle and Dante rate their lives on a scale of 1 through 10 before and after discussing "Negativity Bias." (Spoiler alert: Michelle rates her life at a 4 while Dante's living at an 8.) How do you process negative information and are you aware of your own negativity bias?...
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S. 02 Ep. 03 How to Stay True to Yourself in a World Full of Opinions
(Recorded Sept 28, 2022) Join us as we dive into a world full of opinions and how not to let them impact you in a negative way. Michelle lies about liking cheese pizza, Dante almost changed his career. Although you may have a great support group, it's important to understand your true values and…
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5 in 5 How to Manage Your Time and Stay Productive
We give you 5 tips in under 5 minutes - How to manage your time and stay productive!
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S. 02 Ep. 2 Holy Shit, Holy Matrimony
(Recorded Sept 13, 2022) Our very own bachelor is ready to...settle down?! Dante reflects on his dating cycle, healing between relationships. and dating advice he'd give to his younger self. Michelle talks about prioritizing dating your partner and balancing parenthood and marriage. Please leave…
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5 in 5 How to Keep Your Kids Entertained
We give you 5 tips in under 5 minutes - How to keep your kids entertained!
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S. 02 Ep. 01 The Seattle Freeze
(Recorded on Aug 30, 2022) Michelle moves back to Seattle! Will she experience the "Seattle Freeze"? What is the "Seattle Freeze"? Does it happen in other big cities, too? Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can also contact us at [email protected] or follow us on...
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5 in 5 - How to Start Dating
We give you 5 tips in under 5 minutes - How to date in your 30's the healthy way!
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Bonus Episode: Dante's Haunted House (True Story)
Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever had a paranormal experience? This Halloween, head to Dante's "Real" haunted house, and let us know whether you believe in ghosts after listening to this episode. Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can also contact us at...
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S. 01 Ep. 14 - Dating in your 30's
(Recorded Jul 18, 2022) Dante talks about getting back into the dating scene, our dating experiences (or Michelle's lack there of), what dating a single mom means to Dante, dating in your 20's vs. dating in your 30's, and more. Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can also...
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S. 01 Ep. 13 Are You Addicted to Social Media?
(Recorded Jul 11, 2022) We reflect on how we spend our time on social media and what we like and dislike about it. Are User Experience designers creating design that encourages addictive behavior on socials? What practices have you put in place to help reduce your time on it, if any? Please leave...
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S. 01 Ep. 12 "I Need Help," How Do I Ask for It?
(Recorded Jun 20, 2022) We talk about why it's hard to ask for help, the illusion of transparency, and when to ask for help. We highlight 3 different types of help someone can offer and we reflect on the type of helpers we are. Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can also...
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S. 01 Ep. 11 It's a Balancing Act
(Recorded May 30, 2022) We talk about finding balance with everything in life (not just a work/life balance), the 4 laws of behavior change in "Atomic Habits", how our 30's is going so far, and more. Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can also contact us at...
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S. 01 Ep. 10 We Cry Together
(Recorded May 17, 2022) In this episode we talk about how do you know you are ready to get into a relationship or leave a relationship, the infamous "what are we?" talk, setting boundaries in friendships, and more. Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can also contact us…
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S. 01 Ep. 09 When Push Comes to Shove, Can I Get Out of my Comfort Zone?
(Recorded Apr 18, 2022) What pushes you out of your comfort zone? Or are you comfortable with where you are at in life? Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can also contact us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @lifeinipodcast to stay up to date.
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S. 01 Ep. 08 Toxic Relationships
(Recorded Mar 25, 2022) In this episode we look at toxicity in relationships including our own toxic tendencies. Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can also contact us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @lifeinipodcast to stay up to date.
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S. 01 Ep. 07 Money and Salary
(Recorded Mar 7, 2022) Why talking about money and salary should not be shamed and be normalized, failed compensation negotiation stories, women making more money than men in relationships, and the famous question: Can money buy happiness? Please leave us a review and let us know what you think!...
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S. 01 Ep. 06 Personality Tests
(Recorded Feb 28, 2022) We dive into our results from the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Enneagram Type Indicator tests. Please leave us a review and let us know what you think! You can also contact us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @lifeinipodcast to stay up to date.
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S. 01 Ep. 05 Growing Up in the 90's
(Recorded Feb 21, 2022) Michelle returns from Disneyland. We talk about how to visit the world in one day and growing up in the 90's from pogs, requesting to watch music videos, tv shows, movies, and the best thing to come from the 90's. Please leave us a review and let us know what you think!…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast where we try to find some of the pieces to make our lives feel a little bit more normal. Coming from different walks of life, we'll try to spark conversation that mentally stimulates us and challenges the way we think. Along the way we hope to build a community that embodies "less judgement and more kindness" as we work towards a space that encourages and inspires each other. Tune in as we talk about health (mental and physical), relationships, personal growth and more! Please leave us a review and let us know what you think!
Reach out, we'd love to hear from you:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @lifeinipodcast
HOSTED BY
Dante and Michelle
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