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The No Should Sisterhood

by Rachel Brimer

Where we break SHOULD down and shift from shame to serenity. Your big sister, Rachel, teaches you to tame the bossy voice in your head and leaves you feeling lighter.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 23: I Should Sacrifice to Get What I Want (Mini French Quote Episode)

    Welcome to another mini episode in which I honor a part of myself rarely given a voice on our podcast. She is the version of Rachel who is a French teacher and French philosophy geek. While I don't know your life, I’m guessing it's unlikely that you're going to read many French philosophers for…

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  2. Episode 22: I should pick up where I left off

    Today's should is: I should pick up where I left off. There's a resistance to that idea in my heart because I always want to keep moving forward or at least uphold the illusion that I am. But what's true is --If we're honest-- we always have to pick up where we left off because in order to…

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  3. Episode 21 (mini-episode): I Should Get Out More

    Now that things are opening back up with Covid-19 vaccines being distributed widely, it is time to travel again? I am certainly looking forward to it. But the quote I share today is about a different sort of travel. One that we all can do from the comfort of our own homes if we are willing....

  4. Episode 20: I Should Be Ready for Change

    We're going to talk today about how change is good change is hard and being ready for it is much easier said than done. In each episode, we will examine a “should” that may be trying to boss us around. We’ll see what’s good, see what’s not and find a way towards more serenity in our lives.…

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  5. Episode 19: I Should speak French (mini episode)

    Welcome to our first mini-episode (It's less than 7 minutes long!!!!) in which I honor a part of myself rarely given a voice on our podcast. She is the version of Rachel who is a French teacher and French Philosophy Geek. I don't know your life but I’m taking a gamble that it could be unlikely…

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  6. Episode 18: I Should Be Okay...with not being Okay

    Today’s “should” is I SHOULD BE OKAY with not being okay. especially now but maybe always I think practicing extreme or radical form of gentleness and kindness ...if that even makes any sense... is really what's called for. the title okay not to be okay resonates with me because our society tells...

  7. Episode 17: I should have made dinner for tonight

    This episode is super practical and can be applied to your life this very week to raise your Serenity levels. In each episode, we will examine a “should” that may be trying to boss us around. We’ll see what’s good, see what’s not and find a way towards more serenity in our lives. Doesn’t that…

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  8. Episode 16: I Should speak truth (but how?)

    In each episode, we will examine a “should” that may be trying to boss us around. We’ll see what’s good, see what’s not and find a way towards more serenity in our lives. Doesn’t that sound good? Today’s “should” is I should speak the truth (but how?). In this episode, I'm going to talk about the...

  9. Bonus Episode 15 (Re-release of) Episode 1: I Should Make New Year's Resolutions

    Welcome sisters! Well, it is 2021, and I think we were all somehow hoping (at least I was) that when the clock struck midnight and Happy New Year was officially declared, this would be the year when it was like a cartoon movie where the page in the calendar is torn off and things suddenly become...

  10. Episode 14: I Should Fit into These Pants

    Welcome to the No Should Sisterhood where we break SHOULD down and Shift from Shame to Serenity. This is Rachel Anne Brimer. I hope that our time together today makes you feel lighter. I hope that you are finding a bit of the sisterhood that you long for here as you listen. In each episode, we…

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  11. Episode 13: I Should Do Something BIG

    Today’s “should” is: I should do something big. I hope that you’ll join me in deciding to do something small in order to do something big. I think we all want to do great things, If we're honest. I know I do. I always used to have this feeling in my life that if I just figured out the SINGULAR…

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  12. Episode 12: I Should Give Myself Some Credit

    You are listening to Episode 12 called: I should give myself some credit. Sisters, just a quick check-in this week. The cumulative effect of the year 2020 feels like its pressure is building exponentially. I keep picturing this year like walking inside one of those huge culvert pipes. It feels…

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  13. Episode 11: I Should Help Those Less Fortunate

    This is our first MINI Episode in which I explain why you will want to sponsor this podcast. In each episode, we will examine a “should.” Today’s “should” is: I should help those less fortunate. I hope that after listening, you'll decide to do something small in order to do something big. Sponsor...

  14. Episode 10: I Should Vote

    In this episode, we talk about voting. As I have grown as a person, I'm learning to see the nuances everywhere. The sense of certainty that comes with only seeing in black and white or along good vs evil or red vs blue lines can feel safe. But I can't unlearn what I now know about the falseness…

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  15. Episode 9: I Should Tell Better Stories

    Ready for Storytime? Sometimes our stories need a rewrite or some editing. I'll talk you through how to tell better stories about yourself and others on today's episode. In each episode we will examine a “should” that may be trying to boss us around. We’ll see what’s good, see what’s not and find…

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  16. Episode 8: I Should have a Schedule

    *You are listening to Episode 8 called: I should have a schedule. In each episode we will examine a “should” that may be trying to boss us around. We’ll see what’s good, see what’s not and find a way towards more serenity in our lives. Doesn’t that sound good? Today’s “should” is I should have a...

  17. Episode 7: I Should Feel Calmer

    In each episode, we will examine a “should” that may be trying to boss us around. We’ll see what’s good, see what’s not and find a way towards more serenity in our lives. SOUND GOOD? While it is likely that most of us could benefit from “enhancing our calm” Demolition Man style, it is unlikely…

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  18. Episode 6: I Should Already be Good at Everything

    Welcome to the No Should Sisterhood where we break SHOULD down and Shift from Shame to Serenity. This is Rachel Anne Brimer. I hope that our time together today makes you feel lighter. In each episode we will examine a “should” that may be trying to boss us around. We’ll see what’s good, see…

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  19. Episode 5: I should be a go-getter

    Welcome to the No Should Sisterhood where we break SHOULD down and Shift from Shame to Serenity. This is Rachel Anne Brimer. I am glad we are spending a few minutes together today. *You are listening to Episode # 05 (called) I Should be a go-getter.* I started this podcast partly to silence the...

  20. Episode 4: I Should be an Activist

    Welcome to the No Should Sisterhood where we break SHOULD down and Shift from Shame to Serenity. This is Rachel Anne Brimer. I am glad that you are here. You are listening to Episode # 04 I Should be an activist. I started this podcast partly to visit with the girls of my sisterhood far and wide...

  21. Trailer: The No Should Sisterhood

    WELCOME to the NO Should Sisterhood! I started this podcast partly to visit with the girls of my sisterhood far and wide and partly to silence the bossy voice in my head who spouts “shoulds” to me most days. I have found pockets of serenity where she can’t boss me anymore and I want more! You are...

  22. Episode 3 I should be more present

    In each episode, we will examine a “should” that may be trying to boss us around. We’ll see what’s good, see what’s not, and find a way towards more serenity in our lives. Today’s “should” is = I should be more present. To me, this starts in my body. I want it to be more natural for me to be able...

  23. Episode 2: I should Be Holding it All Together

    Welcome to the No Should Sisterhood where we break SHOULD down and Shift from Shame to Serenity. This is Rachel Anne Brimer. I am grateful for this time to visit with you today. You are listening to Episode # 02 I Should Be Holding it All Together. I started this podcast partly to visit with the...

  24. Episode 1: I should Make and Keep New Year's Resolutions

    Welcome to the No Should Sisterhood where we break SHOULD down and Shift from Shame to Serenity. This is Rachel Anne Brimer. I’m happy that you are joining me on this 1st leg of the journey today. *You are listening to Episode # 01 (called) I Should Make New Year’s Resolutions.* Since this is our...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Where we break SHOULD down and shift from shame to serenity. Your big sister, Rachel, teaches you to tame the bossy voice in your head and leaves you feeling lighter.

HOSTED BY

Rachel Brimer

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Where we break SHOULD down and shift from shame to serenity. Your big sister, Rachel, teaches you to tame the bossy voice in your head and leaves you feeling lighter.

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