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263 - Why Losing My Cat Hurt More Than Losing My Dad
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261 - 5 Signals That You Should Cut Someone Out of Your Life
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| 6/23/26 |  263 - Why Losing My Cat Hurt More Than Losing My Dad | Grief doesn't disappear, it changes form.After losing her beloved cat Charlotte at nearly 20 years old, Michelle was surprised by just how deeply the loss affected her. While it didn't mirror the grief she experienced after losing her father, it brought its own unique heartbreak and reminded her that pet grief is real, profound, and often misunderstood.In this deeply personal episode, Barb and Michelle explore the reality of pet loss, why grief can resurface in unexpected ways, and how every loss teaches us something new about love, attachment, and letting go. Michelle shares how Charlotte's passing brought waves of sadness she didn't anticipate and why trying to "prepare" for grief doesn't necessarily make it easier when the moment arrives.This conversation is for anyone who has lost a beloved pet, a loved one, or is navigating the complicated emotions that come with loving deeply and saying goodbye.What You'll Take Away:Why pet grief is real grief and why comments like "it's just a pet" can be so hurtfulMichelle's experience losing Charlotte and why the loss affected her more than she expectedHow grief can awaken memories of previous losses without being the same experienceWhy anticipatory grief doesn't protect us from heartbreakWhat acceptance actually looks like in real lifeHow to stop judging your grief and allow yourself to feel what you feelWhy grief isn't something we master, fix, or move beyond but something we learn to carry differently over timeWhether you've recently lost a pet, are supporting someone who has, or simply want a more compassionate understanding of grief, this episode offers comfort, validation, and a reminder that love and loss are always connected."Grief is the reminder that love was present, and that even if it's no longer in its original form, that love still exists." @Michelle MarosDon't risk carrying grief alone or judging yourself for how you heal. Learn how to embrace loss with compassion and discover why love never truly leaves us.Resources Mentioned:Orthodox Teaching on Head and Heart"It can take no time to get something into the head, but it can often take a lifetime to get it into the heart."The Five Stages of GriefThe Five Stages of Grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—were developed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and continue to provide a framework for understanding grief and loss.Learn more: https://www.grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | 262 - Should You Try to Fix Your Parents? (Q&A) | Should you try to fix your parents? Most people spend years trying. Here's what actually works — and what's just making it worse.In this candid Q&A episode, Barb and Michelle get into three questions that don't have easy answers:— Should you try to fix your parents (or your adult kids)? — Does emotional connection get harder the bigger your family gets? — How do you apologize to your kids without losing your authority as a parent?Barb — who's spent 40+ years in therapy and recovery — breaks down the fix/control/compare trap that keeps most families stuck, why apologizing to your kids is actually a power move when done right, and what it really means to "let go" of a parent who hurt you (hint: it's not what the internet tells you).Michelle brings the adult-child perspective — including the quiet role reversal that happens when you start parenting your own parents, and why that's more common (and more complicated) than anyone admits.In this episode:The fix/control/compare framework Barb uses dailyWhy big families often produce invisible kids — and what that costs themHow to apologize to your child without becoming a doormatWhat "letting go" of a difficult parent actually looks likeWhy your parents were "raised by cavemen" — and why that context changes everythingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | 261 - 5 Signals That You Should Cut Someone Out of Your Life | If you've ever felt lighter in your life after removing someone from it — this episode explains why.Barb & Michelle get real about the 5 signals that it might be time to cut someone out of your life — and why knowing the signals is only half the battle. This episode covers the guilt, the fantasy that people will change, the sunk cost of long relationships, and how to actually do it in a way that doesn't consume the next five years of your life.Barb speaks from experience — including her own 33-year untangling — and Michelle brings the practical, modern perspective on why even empathetic, self-aware people stay in relationships that cost them everything. This is the episode for anyone who already knows what they need to do but can't seem to let themselves do it.What You'll Learn:The 5 specific signals that a relationship is costing you more than it's givingWhy the apology is often the manipulation — not the resolutionHow to tell the difference between sunk cost and real loveWhy being "the bigger person" is sometimes just being controlledHow to release someone from your life without needing to hate them firstSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | 260 - The Stuff Your Parents Were Too Scared to Say | There are conversations every parent knows they should have — and most of them never do. In this episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, mother and daughter go deep on the exact things they wish someone had said to them before life had to teach them the hard way.From family alcoholism surfacing after a 15-year-old's first drunken night, to growing up with two alcoholic parents and never once hearing 'I love you' — Barb and Michelle trace how silence passes down through generations, and what it actually takes to break that chain. This one is for every parent afraid to say the hard thing, and every adult child who's still waiting to hear it.In this episode, you'll learn:- Why 'protecting' your kids from hard truths usually means protecting yourself from discomfort- How to create a safe space so your child actually comes to you — without fishing or manipulating- The HALT tool (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and how to make it a natural part of family life- What to do when you've already said something that closed your child off — and how to repair it- Why you don't need the perfect moment — and how to let hard conversations unfold naturallyFrom psychiatrist and author M. Scott Peck's famous opening line in The Road Less Traveled: "Life is difficult." Rather than seeing this as pessimistic, Barb taught Michelle that accepting life's challenges is one of the greatest pathways to peace, resilience, and emotional freedom.“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult ―once we truly understand and accept it― then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.” - M. Scott PeckDon't wait for the sit-down talk. The moment is already here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | 259 - The Truth About Becoming Your Mother w/ Jessi Cruickshank | Comedian Jessi Cruickshank joins Barb and Michelle backstage at Lynn University for a raw, funny, and unexpectedly emotional conversation about motherhood, performance, anxiety, and becoming the women their mothers raised them to be.From professional perfectionism to internet criticism, the conversation moves from hilarious behind-the-scenes moments into deeper reflections on identity, mindfulness, and the pressure women carry in public and private life. Jessi opens up about the comment she never forgot, while Barb and Michelle unpack what they inherited — and what they had to unlearn.In this episode:• Why perfectionism quietly controls so many women• The emotional cost of always performing “fine”• How humor and mindfulness actually serve the same purpose• The parenting lessons they resisted most• Why confidence is usually built through embarrassmentLearn how to stop performing perfection and start connecting honestly.Connect with Jessi:Follow her on Instagram & Facebook: @jessicruickshank Follow her on TikTok: @jessicruickshanktok Check out her Evening Club Tour: jessicruickshank.com/tour Listen to her podcast: https://tr.ee/u6WMhIAnoiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | 258 - Your Closest Friends Might Be Holding You Back | Healthy relationships require honesty, reciprocity, and the courage to stop self-silencing. In this episode of Life Happens, Barb and Michelle sit down with Alex Elle to unpack what it really means to outgrow people, rebuild trust, and tell the truth in your relationships before resentment takes over. They discuss her new book, “The Company We Keep” which just launched today and can be found here:The Company We Keep -- Book link: https://bit.ly/4fe0kbw The Company We Keep tour link: https://sites.prh.com/alexelletour This conversation will help anyone navigating changes in friendship, people pleasing, divorce, boundaries, and the painful reality that growth sometimes means letting go.Together, Barb, Michelle, and Alex explore why saying yes when you mean no creates disconnection, how reciprocity shapes healthy friendship, and why “clarity is a radical act of love.” If you’ve been questioning your friendships, struggling to use your voice, or trying to understand what trust and alignment actually look like in real life, this episode offers both the emotional validation and the language to begin.Learn how to recognize self-silencing and people-pleasing patternsUnderstand the difference between growing together and growing apartGet language for hard conversations about friendship, trust, and capacityReframe honesty as an act of love instead of conflictBuild healthier, more reciprocal relationships without abandoning yourselfIf you’ve ever stayed in a friendship longer than you should have because you didn’t want to be the one who left... this episode will meet you right there. Alex’s book, The Company We Keep, is available on May 19, 2026. Don’t miss it.💗 Connect with Alex:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/ Substack: https://alexelle.substack.com/ 💬 We’d love to hear from you! What insight or moment resonated most with you in this episode? Share in the comments—we truly read every one.📅 Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle! 💕🎙️ Host by:https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/Join our community⬇️YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcastListen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ 🎙️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday✨ Available Now✨ Order Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement.💌 https://amzn.to/3Us9eqgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | 257 - The Void After You Get What You Wanted | What happens after the book tour ends, the championship is won, and the calendar goes blank? Michelle opens up about the unexpected emptiness she felt after her biggest accomplishment, and Barb reveals something she has never experienced: a void. This mother-daughter conversation uncovers why success can feel like getting fired, what it means to live like you are running out of time, and why the quiet after the loud season might be the most important chapter of all.This episode dives into the generational divide between pushing through and pausing, the difference between rest and avoidance, and how two very different people navigate the same transition. Whether you just graduated, finished a big project, ended a season, or closed a chapter you poured everything into, this conversation will help you understand why the void is not a problem to fix but a space to fill on your own terms.What you'll take away:Why achieving your biggest goal can feel like getting fired overnightThe generational difference between 'keep moving' and 'feel your feelings' after a big momentHow Barb's micro-transitions throughout the day prevent her from ever hitting emptyThe connection between running out of time, grief, and never allowing a voidHow to recognize when sitting in the void becomes productive reflection vs. staying stuckDon't let the quiet after the loud season convince you that the best part is over. Learn how to make the space count.💬 We’d love to hear from you! What insight or moment resonated most with you in this episode? Share in the comments—we truly read every one.🎙️ Hosted by:https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/Join our community⬇️YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcastListen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ 🎙️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday0:00 — Intro: Michelle's post-book-tour void0:58 — Welcome to Life Happens with Barb and Michelle1:14 — It's bigger than a book: any major milestone1:45 — Indiana football national championship & the "now what?"2:44 — Barb's reaction: the joy of the unexpected3:51 — Michelle's book journey and the feeling of the drop-off7:39 — Barb never felt a void — a generational contrast14:35 — What is rest? Defining it differently for everyone21:32 — Vulnerable question: does living like you're running out of time come from grief?24:28 — How will you know when you've done what you came here to do?38:32 — Barb's Italy trip: sometimes the transition is fast41:01 — Closing reflections & takeawaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | 256 - Why Being Nice Is Getting Harder✨ | crueltynarcissism+4 | — | — | — | mean peoplecruelty epidemic+5 | — | 37m 12s | |
| 4/28/26 |  255 - The Comparison Episode We Were Scared to Record✨ | comparisonjealousy+3 | — | — | — | comparisonjealousy+3 | — | 54m 23s | |
| 4/21/26 |  254 - The Healing Advice That's Actually Keeping You Broken✨ | healingwell-being+4 | Devi Brown | Chopra GlobalLiving in Wisdom | — | healing advicewellness+5 | — | 1h 12m 43s | |
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| 4/14/26 | 253 - The Truth About Living with Your Mother (at 40)✨ | cohabitationrelationships+3 | — | — | — | living with parentsadult children+3 | — | 51m 38s | |
| 4/7/26 | 252 - How Forgiving Too Fast Kept Me Stuck for 20 Years✨ | forgivenessacceptance+4 | — | — | — | forgivenessacceptance+4 | — | 55m 28s | |
| 3/31/26 |  251 — My Mom Hid a Family Secret for 20 Years…✨ | family secretshonesty+4 | — | — | — | family secretstrust+7 | — | 57m 56s | |
| 3/24/26 | 250 – Why Betrayal Hurts Like a Physical Wound✨ | betrayalemotional pain+3 | — | — | — | betrayalemotional wounds+4 | — | 48m 37s | |
| 3/17/26 |  249 - Why Being Resilient Is Making You Exhausted✨ | resiliencetrauma+4 | — | Still I Rise | — | resiliencetrauma+5 | — | 37m 44s | |
| 3/10/26 |  248 - The Hidden Cost of Overgiving in Relationships✨ | overgivingcodependency+4 | — | — | — | overgivingcodependency+5 | — | 44m 16s | |
| 3/3/26 |  247 - The Hidden Ways We Create Our Own Pain✨ | healingresilience+5 | — | When Things Fall Apart | — | painhardship+5 | — | 41m 27s | |
| 2/24/26 |  246 - No More Overexplaining: Building Healthy Relationships Without Guilt | Life Happens | What if being “selfish” is actually the key to healthier relationships?In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, we’re answering your questions about navigating difficult relationship dynamics — without guilt, overexplaining, or abandoning yourself in the process.From unrealistic expectations and gossip to setting boundaries for the first time, we’re diving into the messy, uncomfortable, and very real parts of relationships.💬 Barb shares how she sets boundaries and approaches hard conversations with clarity and calm.💬 Michelle opens up about releasing guilt, healing with confidence, and refusing to live in a victim mindset.This conversation is honest, practical, and empowering — especially if you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions.✨ In This Episode, We Explore: Why guilt often keeps us stuck — and what to do instead How to identify your values and honor your needs Setting boundaries without overexplaining Supporting loved ones without rescuing them Why healthy relationships require clarity, not self-sacrifice At the heart of it all? You don’t build strong relationships by shrinking yourself. You build them by standing in your truth.📘 Continue the ConversationIf this episode resonates, you may also love Michelle’s USA TODAY bestselling book, Dear Friend — a daily reflection companion designed to help you reconnect with yourself, strengthen your inner voice, and practice emotional clarity one day at a time.Because the most important relationship you’ll ever build… is the one you have with yourself.👉 Order your copy: https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg🎧 Listen to the audiobook and step into a year that truly loves you back: https://amzn.to/459zSdt💬 We’d love to hear from you! What insight or moment resonated most with you in this episode? Share in the comments—we truly read every one.📅 Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle! 💕🎙️ Host by: https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/ Join our community⬇️YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcastListen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ 🎙️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday✨ Available Now✨ Order Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement.💌 https://amzn.to/3Us9eqgOur Sponsors:* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 2/17/26 |  245 - Loyalty, Betrayal, & Why Confrontation Matters | Life Happens | Confrontation isn’t easy — but it’s one of the clearest ways we honor ourselves and the people we care about. If we’re not honest about our feelings and needs, how can our relationships truly grow?In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, we’re diving into loyalty and betrayal — including our own experience of being unexpectedly ghosted by a friend. From healthy communication to redefining what loyalty really means, this conversation is for anyone navigating hurt, boundaries, and the courage to speak up.💬 Barb shares her experience with fear of abandonment and how she’s learned to voice her truth, even when it feels risky.💬 Michelle reflects on why she’s cautious with the word “loyalty” and how she’s redefined it in her own relationships.✨ What We Talk AboutRedefining LoyaltyLoyalty isn’t blind or unconditional — it’s a conscious commitment to work through discomfort, growth, and change with honesty and respect.Fear of AbandonmentRecognizing the underlying fears that may keep you silent or guarded.Being Okay with ConfrontationHealthy relationships are strengthened — not broken — by hard conversations.Loyalty to the Relationship ItselfRespecting the time, energy, and connection you’ve built by choosing communication over avoidance.Reminder: There is power and healing in honest communication. Be brave enough to speak your truth and set the boundaries that protect your peace.📘 USA TODAY BESTSELLER — Dear Friend by Michelle MarosDear Friend is a 365-day companion designed to support self-care, self-love, and emotional clarity. Each reflection offers a gentle pause — a reminder to come back to yourself, nurture your inner voice, and build a life rooted in presence and confidence.Explore the book and continue the journey toward deeper connection — starting with yourself.👉 Order your copy: https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg🎧 Listen to the audiobook and step into a year that truly loves you back: https://amzn.to/459zSdt💬 We’d love to hear from you! What insight or moment resonated most with you in this episode? Share in the comments—we truly read every one.📅 Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle! 💕🎙️ Host by: https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/ Join our community⬇️YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcastListen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ 🎙️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday✨ Available Now✨ Order Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement.💌 https://amzn.to/3Us9eqgOur Sponsors:* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 2/10/26 |  244 - Nedra Glover Tawwab on Boundaries, Relationships & Why We Feel So Lonely | Life Happens | Have we become so independent—and so focused on self-care—that we’ve forgotten how much we actually need one another? With relationship deficits at an all-time high, this episode is a powerful guide to rebuilding connection and creating healthy dependency—without losing yourself.In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, we’re joined by New York Times bestselling author, therapist, and boundaries expert Nedra Glover Tawwab for an honest and timely conversation about relationships, communication, and expectations. This episode launches the same day as Nedra’s new book, The Balancing Act,offering a deeper look at the themes shaping her work right now.From understanding how trauma can show up in our relationships to navigating boundaries, “no contact,” and emotional dependency, this conversation speaks directly to the loneliness so many of us are feeling—and what we can do about it.💬 Nedra shares insights from her clinical work and personal experience, and offers a preview of the ideas explored in The Balancing Act.💬 Michelle & Barb bring their own lived wisdom to the conversation, exploring relationships through a generational and mother–daughter lens.✨ What We Talk AboutFinding the BalanceWhy boundaries aren’t walls to keep people out—but tools to keep relationships sustainable and meaningful.The Challenge of “No Contact”When cutting ties is necessary—and why building community and connection matters just as much.Mindful CommunicationWhy speaking honestly instead of silently rehearsing conversations can save relationships.The Relationship DeficitHow cultivating a fuller, more diverse community supports healthy dependency and eases unrealistic expectations.As Nedra reminds us, every relationship—from romantic partnerships to friendships, family, and community—is a balancing act. When we give too much, we lose ourselves. When we protect ourselves too much, we lose closeness. Finding the middle ground is where connection, authenticity, and joy live.✨UPCOMING EVENT:Calling all South Florida friends! Join Nedra Glover Tawwab and Barb Schmidt at Books & Books in Miami for a meaningful conversation—and the opportunity to receive a signed copy of The Balancing Act.Get your tickets here:https://shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2026-02-21/evening-nedra-glover-tawwab-barb-schmidtOrder Nedra’s new book, The Balancing Act, to create healthy dependency and connection without losing yourself:https://www.nedratawwab.com/books/the-balancing-act💬 We’d love to hear from you! What insight or moment resonated most with you in this episode? Share in the comments—we truly read every one.📅 Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle! 💕⭐Special Guest:Therapist, NYT Bestselling Author, Nedra Glover Tawwabhttps://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab/?hl=enOrder her new book here: https://www.nedratawwab.com/books/the-balancing-act🎙️ Host by: https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/ Join our community⬇️YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcastListen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ 🎙️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday📘 USA TODAY BESTSELLER — Dear Friend by Michelle MarosYou don’t need a new beginning to come back to yourself. Dear Friend is a 365-day companion for self-love, presence, and quiet courage—one page, one day at a time. 👉 Order your copy: https://amzn.to/3Us9eqgOur Sponsors:* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  243 - You’re More Than Your Relationship Status: Overcoming the Fear of Being Alone | Life Happens | Hard truth: Staying because it’s comfortable might be the loneliest choice you make. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stop ignoring the red flags and choose to end a toxic or misaligned relationship.In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, we’re unpacking the pressure around relationships, singleness, and breakups — and what it really means to choose yourself. From recognizing when a relationship has run its course to building a strong sense of self, this conversation will empower you to create healthier relationships with yourself and others.💬 Barb opens up about ending a 33-year marriage and how she stepped into a new chapter with confidence, clarity, and freedom.💬 Michelle shares her journey of being alone and finding peace in choosing singleness over settling for less.✨ What We Talk AboutSelf-IdentityReleasing the belief that our worth or purpose is defined by our relationship status.Being Okay With Being AloneSingleness isn’t failure — it can be a powerful season of growth, healing, and self-love.Listening to YourselfLearning to trust your feelings and needs so you can take the next right step.Choosing DifferentlySometimes the uncomfortable path is the one that leads to joy, peace, and real alignment.Reminder: You are more than your relationship status. Your identity, purpose, and fulfillment are defined by you — not by timelines, labels, or societal expectations.📘 USA TODAY BESTSELLER — Dear Friend by Michelle MarosStart 2026 with New Year, Brave You. Dear Friend is a 365-day companion to help you cultivate self-love, clarity, presence, and inner peace — one gentle reflection at a time.✨ Begin the year with intention and courage.👉 Order your copy: https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg🎧 Listen to the audiobook and step into a year that truly loves you back: https://amzn.to/459zSdt💬 We’d love to hear from you! What insight or moment resonated most with you in this episode? Share in the comments—we truly read every one.📅 Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle! 💕🎙️ Host by: https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/ Join our community⬇️YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcastListen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ 🎙️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday✨ Available Now✨ Order Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement.💌 https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg🔖 Hashtags:#Relationships #EndedRelationships #Breakups #ToxicRelationshipsOur Sponsors:* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/27/26 |  242 - Jen Hatmaker on Having the Courage to Choose Yourself | Life Happens | Divorce breaks a million hearts — including your own.But sometimes, choosing yourself is the bravest and most healing decision you can make.What if all it took to change your life was the courage to trust yourself again?In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, we’re joined by NYT bestselling author Jen Hatmaker for an honest, compassionate, and deeply moving conversation about life after divorce, listening to your intuition, and finding freedom on the other side of heartbreak.Jen opens up about putting her life fully out there — the grief, the courage, the fallout — and what it was like to go from deep personal pain to becoming an instant New York Times bestseller. Together, we explore what happens when trauma finds you… and how ignoring your truth doesn’t make it any less true.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, conflicted, exhausted from self-doubt, or quietly wondering if it’s time for something different.💬 In this conversation, we explore: Choosing Yourself: Why freedom and joy begin the moment you decide your needs matter. Life After Divorce: The heartbreak, the healing, and the unexpected growth that follows. Comfort Over Coaching: Why people often want to soothe us instead of supporting real change. The Sunk Cost Fallacy: Why no amount of time, history, or sacrifice is worth staying somewhere that no longer feels right. Trusting Your Intuition: How we often gaslight ourselves out of the truth we already know. Parenting Through Divorce: Navigating change, honesty, and healing with your children. Feeling the Hurt: Grieving what was, what could’ve been, and honoring the pain without getting stuck in it. Barb and Michelle also share their personal experience navigating divorce as a mother and daughter — and how choosing honesty, presence, and self-trust reshaped their relationship.✨ This episode is a reminder:You’re not broken. You’re not weak. And trusting yourself isn’t selfish — it’s necessary.📖 Order Jen’s memoir, Awake, to go deeper into courage, truth, and choosing yourself:https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Memoir-Jen-Hatmaker/dp/166808368X💬 We’d love to hear from you:What moment or insight resonated most? Share in the comments — we truly read every one.📅 Subscribe & join us next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle 💕⭐ Special Guest:Follow Jen Hatmaker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhatmaker/?hl=en🎙️ Host by: https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/ Join our community⬇️YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcastListen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ 🎙️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday📘 USA TODAY BESTSELLER — Dear Friend by Michelle MarosStart 2026 with New Year, Brave You. Dear Friend is the perfect 365-day companion to help you cultivate self-love, clarity, presence, and inner peace—one gentle reflection at a time.✨ Begin the year with intention and courage.👉 Order your copy: https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg🎧 listen to the audiobook today and step into a year that truly loves you back. 👉https://amzn.to/459zSdt🔖 Hashtags:#JenHatmaker #Divorce #Freedom #ChooseYou #CourageOur Sponsors:* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/20/26 |  241 - Rethinking the New Year: Why “Changing Yourself” Is the Wrong Goal | Life Happens | You don’t need to reinvent yourself this year 💫With all the pressure to “fix” your life overnight and become a brand-new version of yourself, we’re taking a different approach to the new year—one that feels grounded, compassionate, and sustainable.In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, we’re answering your questions on how to start the year with clarity and confidence—without stress, overwhelm, or unrealistic expectations. From self-acceptance to pursuing your dreams, this episode is a gentle guide to stepping into a year that loves you back.💬 Barb shares how she’s redefined purpose and goals in her life, releasing pressure and unrealistic expectations.💬 Michelle opens up about why self-care can feel “boring,” and how she discovered a practice that actually works in real life.✨ What We Talk About Starting the year intentionally: Releasing urgency, reframing the “new year pressure,” and letting go of unrealistic timelines Practicing self-care consistently: Finding what supports you without feeling impractical or forced Navigating triggering topics: Knowing your boundaries, honoring your standards, and speaking up when something feels unaligned with your values Approaching goals with grace: Breaking your dreams into realistic milestones while staying connected to what you truly want The pressure to reinvent yourself every January is exhausting. You don’t need a new version of you — you just need more compassion for the person you already are.📘 USA TODAY BESTSELLER — Dear Friend by Michelle MarosStart 2026 with New Year, Brave You. Dear Friend is the perfect 365-day companion to help you cultivate self-love, clarity, presence, and inner peace—one gentle reflection at a time.✨ Begin the year with intention and courage.👉 Order your copy: https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg🎧 listen to the audiobook today and step into a year that truly loves you back. 👉https://amzn.to/459zSdtMentioned in the episode:💛 The Three Gates of Speech Principle: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?💬 We’d love to hear from you! What insight or moment resonated most with you in this episode? Share in the comments—we truly read every one.📅 Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle! 💕Today’s Episode Sponsors:🎙️ Host by: https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/ Join our community⬇️YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcastListen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ 🎙️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday✨ Available Now✨ Order Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement.💌 https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg✨Coming soon✨You asked. We answered.We've been quietly creating a platform designed to support your emotional and mental wellbeing with practical tools, heartfelt teachings, and science-backed practices.Next month, our new Emotional Wellbeing Toolkit will be LIVE! Save the date and join us in stepping into a year that loves us back💕Be the first to know and have access by signing-up for our newsletter: https://peacefulmindpeacefullife.substack.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/13/26 |  240 - The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do: Becoming Your Own Best Friend | Step into a year that loves you back 💫 You deserve your own friendship—kindness, care, and compassion included. You are worthy of the same love you so freely give to others.In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, we continue our conversation on daily practices by exploring one of the most powerful tools for resilience and confidence: affirmations. We talk about how intentional self-talk can shift your mindset, strengthen problem-solving, and help you show up with more self-trust.💬 Barb shares her wisdom on rooting the mind in truth and self-compassion, even when self-doubt and life’s challenges feel loud.💬 Michelle opens up about discovering affirmations and how this simple practice transformed her relationship with herself.✨ What We Talk About Becoming Your Own Best Friend: Offering yourself the same grace and care you give to others Negative vs. Positive Thinking: How choosing supportive thoughts helps create new neural pathways Building Resilience: Staying grounded in your affirmations instead of spiraling into worry or self-doubt Honoring Your Feelings: Affirmations don’t bypass emotions—feel your feelings without letting them define you Remember: celebrate the small moments and the big wins. Speak to yourself with kindness, honor who you are becoming, and stay present in your day-to-day life.📘 USA TODAY BESTSELLER — Dear Friend by Michelle MarosStart 2026 with New Year, Brave You. Dear Friend is the perfect 365-day companion to help you cultivate self-love, clarity, presence, and inner peace—one gentle reflection at a time.✨ Begin the year with intention and courage.👉 Order your copy: https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg🎧 listen to the audiobook today and step into a year that truly loves you back👉 https://amzn.to/459zSdt💛 Episode Topics Stepping into a year that loves you back Combatting the negativity with affirmations Trusting and believing in yourself Celebrating yourself more and noticing the small moments 💬 We’d love to hear from you! What insight or moment resonated most with you in this episode? Share in the comments—we truly read every one.📅 Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle! 💕🎙️ Host by: https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/ Join our community⬇️YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcast✨Coming soon✨You asked. We answered.We've been quietly creating a platform designed to support your emotional and mental wellbeing with practical tools, heartfelt teachings, and science-backed practices.Next month, our new Emotional Wellbeing Toolkit will be LIVE! Save the date and join us in stepping into a year that loves us back💕Be the first to know and have access by signing-up for our newsletter: https://peacefulmindpeacefullife.substack.com/Listen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ 🎙️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday✨ Available Now✨ Order Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement.💌 https://amzn.to/3Us9eqgOur Sponsors:* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/6/26 |  239 - Becoming Your Best Self Means Releasing Impatience and Entitlement | Life Happens | With the New Year comes pressure to become the “best version” of yourself but true transformation starts with intention, patience, and compassion. 💫In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, we’re digging into a modern epidemic fueled by entitlement, comparison, and our fast-paced culture: impatience. We explore why slowing down is not a weakness, but the pathway to confidence, alignment, and ease as we enter 2026.💬 Barb shares why she chose patience as her intention word for 2026 and offers simple, grounded ways to cultivate patience in everyday life.💬 Michelle opens up about her struggle with waiting for things to align and how trusting her timing—and herself—completely shifted her experience.✨ What We Talk About• The entitlement epidemic: How instant gratification and individualism have shaped our expectations and how awareness helps us reconnect with compassion.• How impatience hurts us: Acting out of alignment, rushing decisions, and feeling hopeless when life isn’t moving fast enough.• Patience attains all things: Trusting your timing, embracing the “in-between,” and finding purpose in waiting seasons.• Building a relationship with yourself: Pausing, breathing, reconnecting, and beginning again, over and over.Remember: the day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit.Have patience. Your small shifts matter—and they are creating a better tomorrow.📘 USA TODAY BESTSELLER — Dear Friend by Michelle Maros is out now!A powerful 365-day companion to help you cultivate self-love, clarity, presence, and inner peace.👉 Order your copy: https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg💛 Episode Topics The consequences of impatience Why we’re more entitled than ever How patience attains all things Combatting hopelessness and stress Cultivating patience in our daily lives Mentioned in today's episode:💛 Prayer of Saint Teresa of Avila: https://bit.ly/4qLmftu💬 We’d love to hear from you! What insight or moment resonated most with you in this episode? Share in the comments—we truly read every one.📅 Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle! 💕🎙️ Host by: https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/ Join our community⬇️YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcastListen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ 🎙️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday✨ Available Now✨ Order Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement.💌 https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg🔖 Hashtags:#Patience #NewYear #2026 #IntentionSetting #EntitlementOur Sponsors:* Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
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