Best Carla Allen Podcasts (2025)

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Grammy Award Winner, Carla Carter 1:13:39

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Grammy Award Winning Writer, Carla Carter breaks down the Grammy process, her career, music & more Follow the host on social media Shawn at @addshawn everywhere and guest Carla Carter at @sunnyincalafornia on instagram Don’t forget to watch this episode exclusively at patreon.com/hearasap and clips at @hearasap ASAP featured in issue #98 of Bleu Ma…

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Why We’re Starving for Friendship (and What to Do About It)” with Jennie Allen 49:32

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We’re more connected than ever before, yet more isolated than we’ve ever been. In this raw and eye-opening conversation, bestselling author Jennie Allen and I tackle the loneliness epidemic head-on. Why do so many of us feel like we have a million acquaintances but zero deep friends? Why do women say “I’m fine” instead of calling someone in the mid…

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Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran on Women, Money, and Why We’re Insecure Handling It 35:35

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Barbara Corcoran may be a Shark, but even she admits she didn’t know what to do with her money after selling her business, so she left all $66 million in a checking account for two years. In this candid conversation, Barbara and I unpack why women, despite controlling the majority of the wealth in America, still feel uncertain handling it. Barbara …

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First Jobs, Janitors & Roast Beef: Why Our Kids Need to Work with Christy Wright 59:49

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Business Coach Christy Wright and I are keeping it real (and in sweatpants) as we dive into our very worst jobs—think janitor shifts, Arby’s roast beef runs, and newspaper cubicle nightmares. It’s a hilarious walk down the employment Hall of Shame—but beneath the laughs and low wages, there's a deeper convo: why our kids need to work. From confiden…

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Easy Budgeting for Families: Rachel Cruze Talks Simple Systems to Get Your Money on Track 38:38

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Rachel Cruze is back for Part 2 of our conversation, and this time, we’re tackling the B word—budgeting! Now, if you’re like me, you might have a love-hate relationship with this whole budgeting thing. It sometimes feels too restrictive, too many numbers, and honestly, a little boring. My husband and I have definitely struggled with sticking to a b…

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Grammy Award Winner, Lamar Alexander 1:19:31

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Grammy Award Winning Producer, Lamar Alexander details his LA journey, professional journey and working with the likes of Brandy, Muni Long, Keke Palmer & More Follow the host on social media Shawn at @addshawn everywhere and guest Lamar Alexander at @laxtheproducer on instagram Don’t forget to watch this episode exclusively at patreon.com/hearasap…

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"I'm In A Magazine!" 14:23

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Follow the host on social media Shawn at @addshawn everywhere and co-host, Harrison at @slimjahwild on instagram Purchase Bleu Magazine: https://shopbleulife.com/collections/the-magazine/products/issue-98-turbo Don’t forget to watch this episode exclusively at patreon.com/hearasap and clips at @hearasap ASAP featured in issue #98 of Bleu Magazine. …

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Allowance, Hustles, and Hard Truths: Raising Money-Smart Kids" with Rachel Cruze 38:32

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How do you teach your kids to actually handle money—and not just spend it? In this episode, Paula sits down with personal finance expert Rachel Cruze to break down practical ways to raise financially confident kids. Rachel shares why it’s important for kids to earn their own money early through chores, learn to divide it between saving, giving, and…

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The Counter-Cultural Secret of Planned Emancipation: Why Parenting Doesn’t Have to Be Hard 1:01:09

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What if parenting didn’t have to be as frustrating as it often feels—especially during the teenage years? Dr. Ken Wilgus, author of Feeding the Mouth That Bites You, joins John and me in this episode to reveal his game-changing approach to parenting called "Planned Emancipation." The idea: give your teens freedoms—starting at 13—to make choices abo…

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How to Not Lose Your Cool with Your Kids, Featuring Dr Carla Naumburg 1:04:54

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Carla Naumburg, author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids, joins me to talk about why we—yes, our generation—are the ones screaming at our kids… and how we can stop. She says we’re too emotionally invested in our children (ouch, but true), and gives us practical, no nonsense tips for those moments when you’re on the edge of totally losi…

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Want All the Kids to Hang Out at Your House? Here's How! 51:25

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If you want to be the house where all the kids hang out, it’s pretty simple: FEED THEM. I’ve invited my good friend, Logan Wolfram, to the conversation because as a mom of teen boys, she is living proof that this is the case. Feed them. They will hang out. Logan and I talk about what this is and what it isn’t. It’s NOT trying to be the “cool parent…

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What American Food is Doing To Us And Our Kids, Plus Easy Swaps with Dr Josh Axe 48:02

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When it comes to what’s in our American food system, it can be difficult to know WHO to believe and WHERE to start. Honestly, the process is incredibly overwhelming and can be pricey. But here’s the reality: ➡️ 60-90% of our foods are ultra-processed ➡️ Our pre-teens are seeing dramatic increases in pre-diabetes ➡️This young generation is the first…

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Harrison Redd Got Clean Clothes 49:45

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Follow the host on social media Shawn at @addshawn everywhere and guest Harrison at @slimjahwild on instagram and @cleanclothesusa Don’t forget to watch this episode exclusively at patreon.com/hearasap and clips at @hearasap ASAP featured in issue #98 of Bleu Magazine. Check it out at bleumagazine.com and pick up your physical copy today! Hosted on…

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The FIght To Clean Up Our Food with Vani Hari, aka The Food Babe 44:21

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There is a strong bipartisan movement in our country to clean up our food, from food dyes to pesticides and ultra-processing. The FDA even recently banned Red Dye #3 due to potential links to cancer. Vani Hari, aka “the Food Babe”, has been on the front lines of this FOOD FIGHT for over a decade, petitioning large corporations, speaking on the sena…

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The Mental Load with Paige Connell of @SheIsAPaigeTurner 56:49

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My guess is that you’re burned out. Between working and parenting and managing the home, you’re fried. But, we can’t find words to articulate why. And, when it comes to having necessary conversations with our partners about sharing the load, we will often avoid it altogether because we don’t want to come across as a “nag”. Next thing we know, our r…

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Midlife, Menopause, Empty Nesting and Gen X with Instagram’s @PeachesAndDiesel104 56:53

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We’re in need of some levity and laughs, so I’ve invited the very funny Peaches (from @PeachesAndDiesel104) to the show. You might be one of her 500k followers that are drawn to her ridiculous and relatable content, like I was. Only to learn that Peaches is an empty-nesting mom of two, navigating midlife and menopause. While we have the most amount…

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The Fight for Paid Family Leave with Erin Erenberg, the Chamber of Mothers Co-founder 48:42

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There’s a lot we don’t agree on in this country. But one issue that gets overwhelming support among voters is the need to support moms and families in this country, from paid family leave, to affordable childcare and improved maternal health. Those issues shouldn't be a luxury. They should be a necessity, if we want to support families and grow our…

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Paula & John: How To Keep it Spicy with Your Partner 37:57

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We’re capping our series on dating and relationships with a conversation about how to keep it spicy with your partner. 🌶️ Over half of Americans don’t date their partner regularly, and it’s taking a toll on our relationships. We’re spending all our energy on our kids, and we’re not prioritizing one another. However, for the couples that are intenti…

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Navigating our Teens Dating with Therapists Sissy Goff and David Thomas 1:10:55

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One thing I haven’t been ready for has been navigating our teenagers dating. And I know so many of you feel the same. So, I’ve invited therapists Sissy Goff and David Thomas back on the show to help us work through it. (Jesus, Take the Wheel, PLEASE!) This is the conversation I wish I’d had years ago, when this whole process started in our home. Ev…

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Single in your 40’s -What Our Single Friends Want Us To Know With Annie F. Downs 56:09

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We all have single friends. After all, 40% of Americans are single. As we continue our series on relationships and dating, I’ve invited my dear friend Annie F Downs on the show to talk about what it’s like dating in your 40s and what our single friends want us to know. Annie has never been married, and she hilariously shares what she’s looking for …

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Dating as a Single Mom with @Honestly.Kaitlyn’s Kaitlyn Nilles 45:36

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Love isn’t enough -- especially when you have kids. Love doesn’t pay the bills or pick up the domestic load at home. And often, that lack of connection (it’s never just one thing) leads to the eventual breakdown of a relationship. @Honestly.Kaitlyn’s Kaitlyn Nilles says it was a myriad of issues that led to her divorce and life as a single mom of t…

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Dating after Divorce with Podcaster and Mom, Patrice Washington 50:25

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Because relationships are the #1 topic you’ve been asking me to talk about, I’m doing a series on dating and covering it from a lot of different angles—from dating after divorce to navigating our teen dating and how to keep it spicy with our partner. Did you know that 40% of Americans are single? Either they’re divorced, widowed or never married. T…

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HOT TOPICS: Paula & John Talk College 1:03:56

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John and I have learned a lot about the whole college process and can’t wait to share it with you–from the first thing you should do in the process to what our role as parents should be, plus why it’s more stressful than ever. In this episode, you’ll hear from our teenage daughter, Caroline, plus the former Admissions Director of Dartmouth, Becky S…

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HOT TOPICS: Paula & John Talk Politics 50:07

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There was a change of power in the White House this week and it only seems appropriate to talk about politics, specifically how we can discuss politics with those who don’t necessarily align with our views. Maybe the reason we’re so divided is because we’re talking about it wrong? Or because we have unrealistic expectations? In this episode, you’ll…

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HOT TOPICS: Paula & John Talk Teenagers 52:22

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This week, John and I are talking about how we can connect with our teenagers. Specifically, our moody teenage daughters. Let’s face it, raising teenagers isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s arguably the most challenging phase of parenting. If you’re wondering what happened to your darling child or struggling with the fact they don’t need us as much…

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Los Angeles Wildfires 4:02

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Los Angeles' Palisades & Eaton Fire For Updates: http://instagram.com/hearasap x http://instagram.com/thesourcela ------------------------------- Watch ASAP at http://patreon.com/hearasap ------------------------------- Follow Shawn Allen: Instagram: http://instagram.com/addshawn X: http://x.com/addshawn ASAP featured in issue #98 of Bleu Magazine.…

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HOT TOPICS : Paula & John on Menopause 1:03:05

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John and I are recapping our hottest topics from 2024 that are already dominating the conversation in 2025. This week, we’re tackling MENOPAUSE, specifically how we need to approach NUTRITION and EXERCISE during these years, which can begin as early as your mid-30s! Speaking of, did you hit your protein goals today? :) John and I are revisiting a c…

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GoFundMe Etiquette and New Years... Eve 28:18

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What Is GoFundMe Etiquette? Shay & Shawn dive into the do's & don'ts of GoFundMe and crowdfunding, that very viral Eve family holiday photo and New Year Resolutions ------------------------------- Watch ASAP at http://patreon.com/hearasap ------------------------------- Follow Shawn Allen: Instagram: http://instagram.com/addshawn X: http://x.com/ad…

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Top 10 Moments In Music 2024 11:07

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Top 10 Moments in Music, 2024 Watch ASAP at http://patreon.com/hearasap ------------------------------- Follow Shawn Allen: Instagram: http://instagram.com/addshawn X: http://x.com/addshawn ASAP featured in issue #98 of Bleu Magazine. Check it out at bleumagazine.com and pick up your physical copy today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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ASAP featured in issue #98 of Bleu Magazine. Check it out at bleumagazine.com and pick up your physical copy today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Paula & John: Ask Us Anything 53:55

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S3/E20- Paula & John: Ask Us Anything This is always one of your favorite (and most popular!) episodes….when John and I give you a blank slate to ASK US ANYTHING!. Your questions ranged from relationships, menopause, and teen dating to media and a few questions that, frankly, made us blush. It’s our final episode of 2024 before coming back in 2025 …

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What’s Shocked Us Most About Going on College Tours 39:28

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I can’t believe we’re saying this, but we are looking at colleges with our daughter, Caroline. One day, you’re dropping your kid off at preschool, and the next, they’re getting ready to fly the coop. That’s literally how fast it’s gone. In this episode, John and I talk about taking those first college tours, what we’re learning along the way, and w…

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The Surprising Future of Family Friendly Content (with John, Paula and The Chosen’s Dallas Jenkins 49:06

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One of our challenges as a family is finding really good programming that’s not only compelling, but it’s safe for us to watch with our whole crew. This is something we hear from a LOT of families. So, John and I invited Dallas Jenkins (Director/Creator) to the show to discuss our favorite holiday movies and family shows and why he’s saying, “He’s …

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Mothers-in-law And FiguringOut Whose House We’re Going To For The Holidays (with Rachel Awtrey) 50:12

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The reality is that 95% of us will be with our families over the holidays. So, how do you determine whose house you’re going to? And, how do you navigate the in-law relationships, particularly the one with your mother-in-law? I’ll be honest… I overheard some women at my local gym talking about the stress of navigating holiday travel and their in-la…

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63 | End of Year Thoughts and Taking a Break Until 2025 14:58

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On today’s episode I’m sharing some end-of-the year thoughts that I hope speak to you and give you inspiration to finish the year strong with hope and excitement for 2025. This will be my last episode for 2024! I’m taking these next 6 weeks to enjoy a slower pace in my days, be intentional with my time, rest, embrace and savor my family & friends, …

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How To Effectively Negotiate With Your Kids and Partner Featuring Former FBI Hostage Negotiator, Chris Voss 58:29

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Parents would make incredible hostage negotiators. After all, we’re negotiating all day, every day, with our kids, partners, and co-workers. Because we’re in countless negotiations (and maybe we don’t even know it), I’ve invited former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss to the show to help us effectively negotiate with our kids, partner, and co-work…

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Answering Your Questions: Talking Sex and Our Bodies with Our Kids 51:55

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The moms from the Birds & Bees are back to answer all your thought-provoking questions about how to talk about sex and our bodies with our children. When should they stop bathing together? How do you talk about sex when they’re older? Should your kids see you naked? How do you have these conversations with your special needs kids? We’re leaving no …

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62 | Happy 60th Birthday To Me: Thoughts, Wisdom, Inspiration, & Motivation For All Ages 20:53

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On today’s episode I’m celebrating my 60th Birthday on November 7th by talking passionately about age, seasons of life, goals, mindset, health, exercise, and enthusiasm for life at any age! 60 years of life-lived is pretty amazing! Some good years, some not so good. But all stepping stones and learning tools for the story God gave me for my life. I…

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Let’s Talk About Having The Sex Talk With Your Kids, Featuring the Moms from the Birds & Bees 37:48

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I don’t know of any parent that says, “I can’t wait to have the sex talk with my kid!” So, I’m gonna have the moms from Birds & Bees on the podcast to help us navigate all that discomfort. They’re going to tell you this: you’re not alone in your dread. But they’ll also share why and how we need to take the pressure off of having ONE BIG TALK. This …

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61 | Women Need A High Protein Lifestyle In Midlife & Beyond 24:51

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On today’s episode, I’m talking all about protein and the many benefits it has for women of all ages, but even more so for women 35+. Are you getting enough protein in your diet? Most women think they are, but I guarantee that you’d be surprised that most are not. This is a topic that I feel so strongly about because I’ve seen the positive impacts …

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How to Talk Politics with Our Kids, Family and Friends with America’s Gov’t Teacher, Sharon McMahon 1:03:01

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Do you think we need to agree with people in order to respect them or befriend them? Maybe you’ve been unfriended by someone who doesn’t see eye to eye with you politically, or your kid has come from school saying disparaging things about another kid’s family because of who they’re voting for. (That’s the worst…and I’ve been there.) And why can’t w…

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60 | Why I Do a Healthy Challenge During the Holidays and Why You Should Too! 25:24

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Today’s episode is your encouragement to prepare yourself for the holidays doing something that will optimize your health and keep you energized, rested, joyful, peaceful, and excited to enjoy all the beauty that comes from this holiday season. Doesn’t that sound better than being fatigued, nauseous, exhausted, and feeling defeated by the time you …

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Paula and John: Why Parenting in America is So Tough, with Stephanie May Wilson 56:36

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John and I have a wide-ranging conversation about Why Parenting in America is So Tough. We talk about our big struggles as parents, how parenting is “hazardous to your health” per the Surgeon General, plus we check in with our friend Stephanie May Wilson (Mom and Podcaster), who recently moved from Tennessee to SPAIN, mainly because parenting in Am…

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59 | How Are You Filling Your Cup? The Importance Of Women & Community 17:34

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On today’s episode I’m talking about ways that I fill my cup. This means the ways that I fill that need and innate desire in my life for friendship and community with other women. I’ll share some of the things that I’m doing and offer suggestions on how you too can get involved or start your own community. We are made to do life together. Women nee…

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America’s record low birth rates: should we care? Featuring Sociologist Dr Jennifer Glass 53:52

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We’re having fewer and fewer kids in the U.S. In fact, we’ve reached record-low numbers. But here’s the question: should we care? I am talking to sociologist Dr Jennifer Glass to explain the trend and reveal the most puzzling piece about it all. Dr Glass is a Sociology Professor at the, University of Texas and the Executive Director at the Council …

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58 | A Little Bit About Me, Lighting A Fire Inside You, & Taking Action On Your Health 23:50

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On today’s episode I’m sharing a little bit about me, coaching, and what drives me to do what I do. I also talk about topics that I truly hope inspire you and light a fire under your butt to cause you to take action steps today! No more procrastinating and putting it off! It’s time to make that commitment to you and your health because you are so w…

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What We Can Learn From Australia About How Supporting Families Grows the Economy with Prime Minister Scott Morrison 48:41

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I get so fired up talking about this issue. We talk a lot about how we’re pro-family in this country. But, when it comes down to it, do America’s policies actually support families? We’ve made this political.. And that’s where we’ve gone wrong because this is an ECONOMIC issue. Yes, you heard me right, this is all about the economy. As Australia’s …

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57 | Olga with The Natural Faces: Holistic Skincare & Beauty and Graceful Face Aging 1:05:01

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On today’s episode I have a guest that I’m so excited to share with you. I discovered her on Instagram and I was so intrigued by her and what she does that I knew I just had to have her on the show. Olga is the “face” of “The Natural Faces” and The Natural Face Bible on Instagram. She is 48 years old and absolutely stunning. She truly caught my att…

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HOT TOPICS: Why Women Are Leaving the Workforce with Neha Ruch from Mother Untitled 51:15

8M ago51:15

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We’re talking hot topics throughout Season Three of The Paula Faris Show and one of the hottest topics is this: Women are leaving the workplace because it simply doesn’t work for them. 1 in 3 women are planning on “pausing” and nearly half are considering downshifting, to lean into family life. What’s behind this trend? And, how can we support wome…

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56 | Fighting Back Against the Culture Norms: Women Aging in the Workplace, Fitness & Nutrition, Community, Passion & Purpose, Empty Nesting, & Beauty As We Age with Heather Yancey 33:05

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Today just might be one of my favorite top 10 episodes!! You are going to love Heather Yancey of the Badass Reset Club & podcast. Heather & I became fast friends through Instagram because of our mutual desire and incredible passion to help women. We are both on fire about women and aging and we knew that we wanted to collaborate on recording a podc…