The Midday Reset Podcast

I used to think closure was something that I couldn't get unless the other party was willing to apologize, admit to wrongdoing, or otherwise change their stance. It's actually something you can snatch for yourself, and I'll tell you how. 

Insecurities, eating disorders, covert racism, and the giant lie that is feminism. I'm finally unpacking what the sorority experience meant for me all those years ago. 👵🏾

What is energy? I've talked about it some before on this show, but what does it mean for you? The unspoken connections we often feel with certain people, or that tingling sense we might get that a person or situation isn't for us are all reflections of how energy can show up, guide us, and clue us in. Listen along to hear more! Links I reference in this episode: https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/2021/08/23/the-shift-to-hybrid-work-demands-rebalanced-workplace-culture-and-new-supporting-technology/ https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/ADD-11-2020-0024/full/html

I was the first in my family to graduate from college 👩🏾‍🎓, and it's been the most overblown, overrated experience of my life. 🤦🏾‍♀️ I also reference my previous episode "College is a Scam" here, which you can go back and listen to as well. 

As the 20-year anniversary of 9/11 approaches, and the US continues to withdraw from Afghanistan, I have thoughts. 

Our inability to discern fact from fiction is creating a communication crisis for us. These are my thoughts. 

I left my corporate job in May 2019 and have largely not looked back. This episode is a breakdown of what appears to be happening in the American workplace, as observed by me. 

What do Affirmative Action, Cancel Culture, #metoo, and reparations all have in common? In this episode, I explore the pitfalls that can arise from trying to get even for actions, and I explain strategies for finding peace outside of retribution. 

Let's address the invisible elephant in the room: the weight that critical thinking, navigating bias, devastating losses, and responding to the world around us places on us. 

Our culture recognizes joy, sadness, excitement, hope, and pain in some people, but is oblivious to those emotions when displayed by others. Why is that?

Marriage and relationships in general don't get talked about factually enough. Here are my thoughts. 

This is an honest admission about how I've viewed Oprah over the years, as well as a small commentary on how prominent people are treated by the public. 

This is my honest admission about how I've viewed Britney over the years. #FreeBritney

No, this episode isn't about the 80s duo Wham! WAHM stands for "Work At Home Mother." I used the first 5 years of my career to set myself up to be one, and now I can't wait to not be one anymore. Setting boundaries with your kids is also necessary, I'm learning, in achieving work-life balance. 

I have a master's degree in English, another one in business administration (MBA), I spent five years teaching at the college level for four different schools and three years writing curriculum for college classrooms. And I STILL feel that college is a scam. 

I recently read "It's Time for Women to Break Up with Politeness," by Brijana Prooker and printed on Elle.com. You can read it for yourself here: https://www.elle.com/culture/a35854625/no-more-politeness-2021/?utm_campaign=socialflowFBELM&utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0HacPDa6D5KjwKCQgtnmYTrTc6dUCKf4D7IQmA4VA0dTwkCeEsuVEASeQ I agree, women need to stop being polite and start getting (more) real! And that is absolutely a reference to The Real World. Yup! 😃

Have you ever met those folks who seem to have a problem with your greatness? Any time you succeed here they come with negativity? Even when you're right, you're wrong?? 😂 I get it. Here's an episode for that. 😘

Jamberry Nails, ItWorks, Monat, Amway, Beachbody, and Avon. What do they all have in common? In this episode I break down the presence of MLMs, my own involvement with MLMs in the past (😧) and what I really see as fuel for this phenomenon. 

Why are elected officials openly mocking each other? Why are women digging graves for other women?? I don't know and the answers are not in this episode, but men and women have work to do. 

One perk of doing deep personal work is that if you stay consistent with it long enough, you'll probably notice your inner circle start to change and evolve as well. And that's good! Otherwise you find yourself surrounded by folks you have zero in common with. 

I'm actively managing my anxiety and a wall of depression. Life still has its bright spots, but I'm working my way out of darkness currently. 

What makes Spring Break 2021 so different? Well, for starters, I took time off for it for the first time in 14 years. 

Happy new year! My 2021 started by a winged creature entering my home with a message. 

Lean into your opportunities for a new start at this present moment. 

My second guest for A Conversation and Coloring with is my colleague, Michael Solomon, of Accounting Personalized. He took the stress out of approaching accounting concepts for me and also shared observations he's making as businesses navigate the 2020 change wave. Michael's info: Michael Solomon, Accounting Personalized www.accountingpersonalized.com 352-224-9530

An episode dedicated to the processing of loss.

I was engaged, but now I'm not anymore. Find out what happened.

In this episode I cover some observations I've made about change, and share my philosophy about it.

I know it's been a while. 2020 has had me on my toes, too! Here's what's happening with The Midday Reset.

***WARNING*** The content of this episode is sensitive in nature and might trigger some listeners. Listen at your own discretion.

This was a hard pill for me to swallow, but once I did, the experiences got better. Dive in to hear about how our feelings can change when we shift our perspective.

The second part to my conversation and coloring with Tom Earl. Recorded December 2019.

Recorded in December 2019 I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend Tom Earl to discuss life, business, dating, and the future all while coloring with pencils and markers. Find Tom: @tomearlartist on Instagram and tomearl.com 🌎

I see so many entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and creators get in their own way because they're too afraid to "start." It's been a habit for me before, too! But the kicker is: We all want a guarantee that we will win, yet the win can't ever happen if we don't ever start.

Do you like to ask for help? When I took a poll, I got a resounding, "NO!" 😅 It's okay, I don't either. But why is that? This episode explains some of the reasons and why asking for help is something we should all get comfortable with.

Have you heard of it? How can you turn yourself into a magnet to attract all the things you want? I have no idea, but I do have some tips about how manifesting works. 😅

I answer a listener question about why the New Year often leads to people seeking to make health changes.

Guilt and shame have sadly been weaponized, but you can disarm them with a simple method.

New year, new goals, new sense of autonomy. Sometimes our individuality can be seen as a threat to those we're in relationships with, but a sense of healthy defiance helps.

I answer a listener's request to speak about death and anxiety and how to deal with both.

Trying is the opposite of giving up.

Harnessing the power of your breath can give you the upper hand over anxiety and depression. Here are some tips for how!

We often talk ourselves out of enjoying our lives to the fullest because we think we are somehow not worthy, but in doing this, we set our "market value" exceedingly low. I cover some tips for stepping outside of this habit in this episode.

I got a chance to chat with best selling author Shannon Kaiser, and she shared some of the gems she's picked up on her journey to self-love and finding joy.

hiMoment puts the ease of journaling right at your fingertips through an easy to use app. For this episode, I had a chat with one of the founders of the app, Christoph.

The "drive" for overachieving will take you to some great places, but don't forget to make a few stops along the way.

Resistance is futile.

You can't please everyone.

At some point, fear will get between you and something you want badly, and the only way to move toward your desired outcome will be to act even though you feel scared.

Think of rejection like a "ROAD CLOSED" sign. It's not personal, it's simply a redirect toward the path you're meant to be on.