Medium Lady Talks: Burnout Recovery for Millennials and Mothers

Episode 74: How to Be a Human with a Voice with guest Jam Gamble

Hello, hi! In this episode of Medium Lady Talks, I have the thrill of interviewing  Jam Gamble, @iamjamgamble, CEO and Founder of the Slay The Mic Program. We cover so much in this episode - including the evolution of STM a course taught by Jam where participants not only learn public speaking skills but also embark on a journey of personal growth and self-acceptance. We talk about authenticity required to use our voice online and OFFLINE. Jam describes the profound link between using one's voice and accepting one's identity, emphasizing how communication empowers self-expression and self-acceptance. The episode concludes with Jam sharing the best advice she ever received...and the worst! I know you'll end this episode feeling inspired  like I was to embrace your voice and identity as you step into the place in the world that was made for you.
For more information on Slay The Mic visit slayerofthemic.com 
Follow Jam @iamjamgamble - she is very quick to follow up on her DMs!
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Episode 73: Does your Identity need to go to Summer Camp? with guest Bridget Baker

Hello, hi! Today's episode features a repeat guest on the pod, Bridget Baker from www.bridgetbakerbranding.com. In this episode Bridget and I talk about fun, play, joy and gratitude and how the small stuff can go a long way to nurture your identity this summer.
Bridget's course "Summer Camp" is a 7 day asynchronous program that you can sign up for now until September of 2023 at bridgetbakerbranding.com/summer-camp
Other Episodes with Bridget
Aspirational Clutter with Bridget Baker
Medium Lady Talks about Minimalism with Bridget Baker
 
Also mentioned:
Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
Elizabethtown with Kirsten Dunst and Orlando Bloom
Cory Muscara meditation on YouTube
 
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[BONUS] Medium Lady Reads Episode 1: The Books that Made us Readers

Hello and welcome to Medium Lady Reads! This is a podcast about books and reading as self care, and today Medium Lady, Erin Vandeven and her co-host Jillian O’Keefe embark on a new project, the very first Medium Lady spin off podcast, which will be entirely book focused.
 
In this first episode, Jillian and Erin discuss how this dream host matchup came to be and what you can expect in future episodes. 
 
Erin and Jillian briefly discuss how their reading is currently going, and how they sometimes come up against their own self-imposed reading rules and how they work to push through them. 
 
This week’s theme is "Which books turned you into a reader?"
 
When it comes to reading, Jillian and Erin don't really believe that there's a right or wrong way to do it. Audiobooks, ebooks, physical, whatever works for you works for them. Regardless of how you intake your books, there were that book or books that sparked the love of reading for you as a child, or even as an adult, as Erin and Jillian will share in this episode. 
 
These are the books that stand out, and bring a sense of joy whenever you think of them! 
 
It’s fun to dive into this topic because you never know what books someone is going to mention – they run the gamut!! You’ll notice that’s even true between the books that Erin and Jillian share in this episode.
 
Two of the individuals mentioned in this episode were Lis (@everyoneslibrarian) and Hodges Soileau (@hodgessoileauartist).
 
If you enjoyed this episode we would love if you recommended us to a friend or loved one. Be sure to take a screenshot and share on Instagram stories, and be sure to tag both Jillian (@jillianfindinghappy) and Erin (@medium.lady) so that they can reshare the love! 
 
Thanks for listening and be sure to tune in on June 26th for the next Medium Lady Reads podcast episode.

Episode 72: Seven Cringeworthy Steps to Start your Healing Journey

Hello, hi! Today's episode is a partner to Episode 71, we're still talking about healing and the discomfort of putting yourself ahead of your drive to please others and live in your comfort zone. I share more practical steps, no matter how cringy, to get you started thinking and acting in a way that will help you feel sustainably better than you do today. 
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Episode 71: Healing, Burnout Recovery and the Cringe Factor

Hello, hi! Today's episode is one that makes me a bit nervous as I take a step outside of my comfort zone to talk about something I've become really passionate about: healing, self discovery and burnout recovery. This episode is a pep talk and exploration of the things that get in our way of our own healing and recovery - namely the discomfort of worrying what other people will think of us if we claim space to be ourselves. I hope you love this episode and share it with someone who might need it. 
Inspiration for this Episode:
Katie Steckley Creator Club Podcast “Why I love being cringy (and why you should too)”
 
Other Episodes Referenced
Episode 52 and 53 with Lianne Hannaway
Medium Lady Takes Care Playlist
 
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[REPOST] Medium Lady Talks about Doing Less with Tracy Stanger

Hi there! If you're new to the podcast you're going to love this episode from the archives - a heart to heart with my incredible friend and guest Tracy Stanger. I hope you enjoy! 
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Hello, hi! Today's episode gets into the assumptions we make about our time and how it can be spent! I sit down to chat with my friend Tracy Stanger from tracystanger.com. Tracy is a productivity coach and educator who believes in turning our backs on hustle culture messaging, and reminds her clients that "their work is not their worth".
We talk about a few things that are central to what we both believe about living our lives with purpose and intention: I even ask Tracy, "Can Medium Effort and Doing Less exist in harmony!" you'll want to listen so you can catch her answer! You can follow Tracy to learn more about her and her incredible services @tracy.stanger on Instagram.
I hope you enjoy this episode: please be sure to follow the podcast, join in the Medium Lady Community on Instagram @medium.lady and share this episode with a friend who might need a pep talk to do less!
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Episode 69: Unlocking the Simple Secrets of Goal Setting with Guest Jillian O’Keefe

Hello, Hi! This is a very dear and special episode to me - I welcome my friend, and Medium Lady contributor, Jillian O'Keefe, to walk through my Gentle goal Setting framework. Jillian and I have a true heart to heart, and you'll hear her open up about some pretty painful experiences throughout and after the pandemic. We'll talk and explore how those things are contributing to her perspective of her business, her goals and her future. I know this episode is meant to find the people who are looking for encouragement and support to unlock the simple secret of goal setting: you're already awesome and your goals need to reflect that.
If you want more of Jillian's awesomeness you can connect with her on Instagram @jillianfindinghappy I know she'll be delighted if you shoot her a DM to say hi!
If you want more about goal setting go check out Episode 62 in the archives where you'll get a more step by step look at my Gentle Goal Setting method.
As for me I'm always thrilled to connect after the show, you can find me on Instagram @medium.lady. If you have a millennial mother in your life please share this episode with them! If. you love the show I hope you'll subscribe so you don't miss any of the new upcoming episodes.  Ratings and reviews are the best way to help the show grow and find more like-minded listeners. Thanks for spending time with me today! Don't forget: You're doing a GOOD job.
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Episode 68: Is Friendship aType of Self Care? With Roz and Erin in the Valley

Hello, hi! Today's episode is another deep dive into the theme of self care with two friends and co-creators Roz and Erin from @rozanderininthevalley
on Instagram. Roz and Erin are not just building a community on instagram they're doing it together AND as best friends. We dig into how to make friends at this stage of life (they've only been friends since the pandemic go figure!) and why spending time with a friend can help to get to know YOURSELF even better.
For more friendship, along with style, home, food and dates in the Dundas/Hamilton region make sure you check out @rozanderininthevalley, and make sure you tell them Medium Lady sent you ;)
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Episode 67: Why We Get In the Way of Our Creativity and Self Care with Maggie Frank Hsu

Hello, hi! Today's episode features one of my favourite people on the internet, Maggie Frank Hsu, writer, book coach and editor and my favourite Big Sister Energy account @maggiefrankhsu. 
Maggie and I deeeeep dive into the subject of creativity and we stumble on a parallel conversation about self care. Is creativity self-care? Why is it so hard to just get started? What are we hiding from when we indulge in face masks and ice coffee instead of the real things that nurture our identities and sense of well being? I know you'll love Maggie's FRANK (see what I did there) point of view and refreshing perspective.
Maggie hosts a weekly *free* writing group called Time to Write that I have loved being a part of since she launched earlier this year - if you're interested in Time to Write make sure you connect with Maggie's instagram bio for the link to join! It's welcoming, serene and low barrier entry. All you have to do is make the "time". 
We also touch on Maggie's book "Be About Something" that I credit with being a big part of why I started my podcast in the first place. It's another great way to benefit from Maggie's wisdom and coaching - in book form!
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Episode 66: What’s Getting in the Way of Your Goals? (PS It’s Not What You Think) with Alex Gustafson

Hello, hi! Today's episode is part interview part heart to heart with Alex Gustafson, wellness and consistency coach. Alex is licensed physical therapist who made the big decision to pivot out of health care and into her own brand of coaching to focus on relationships and behaviour change while managing expectations around goal setting and personal achievement. Alex takes a strong stance against traditional goal setting as well as the feeling of not being understood when "self care" is thrust upon us - we go on many tangents in this conversation so settle in! 
If you're interested in connecting with Alex make sure you give her a follow on Instagram @alexdgustafson.
 
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