It's Hard
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsWelcome to It's Hard -- a sober curious podcast + community that has authentic conversations allowing people to learn, grow and feel less alone as they reimagine their relationship with alcohol. Join me, Utah based Sober Twenty-Something, Paige Boner (yes, that is really my last name + yes the podcast name is 100% intentional), for authentic, raw, and fun conversations about something that a lot of us are navigating, our relationship with alcohol. The sober curious movement picked up after 2020 and now has become a nationwide phenomenon. People of all ages and backgrounds are actively choosing not to drink. However, the sober community is still mostly centered around those who struggle with alcoholism and addiction. There is room for more content regarding the active choice to stop drinking. With every episode, my mission is to showcase a world where it is normal to say no to a night out, wine with dinner, and a hangover Saturday morning. I hope you feel seen and understood through my show, to know you aren’t alone in the journey to reimagine your relationship with alcohol. I am not an expert, just learning right alongside you and hoping to find community in the hard stuff.
Join me for new episodes every Monday -- I hope these make mondays a little less hard.
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Episodes
Goodbye + Thank You
August 27, 2023 18:03 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBFirst, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. To all of you who have supported It's Hard over the past 4 years, I am forever grateful. In this episode, I explain why I made this difficult decision to move on from this chapter in my life. It wasn't an easy choice but I know it is what is best for me in the long run. In this transition, I am thrilled about my time being shifted toward Sober Squad -- here to cultivate a community of sober curious people by creating spaces and eve...
Season Finale: Toxic Relationships + Alcohol
May 29, 2023 05:15 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBToxic relationships are heavy and hard to understand. Why me? Why would this happen? Did I deserve that? Today, I talk openly about my personal experience in a toxic relationship and how studies have shown the way alcoholism and addiction play a role. It is highly likely that you or someone you know has experienced or is experiencing abuse and toxicity in a relationship, you aren't alone. SALT LAKE CITY EVENTS: June 8th at 6:30PM - Sober Meetup at Curiousity! Free event and just show up, ...
Should I Stop Drinking?
May 22, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBDo you often google: "How to know if I should stop drinking?" or "Do I have a problem with alcohol?" and come up with the same unhelpful results? This episode is centered around encouraging you to ask yourself the questions that will help you come to the conclusion of how alcohol plays a role in your life and what you want that to look like moving forward. I am not giving professional advice on how to get sober, but rather helping you get curious and come to that decision on your own. SALT...
Momma Boner on Her Experience with Alcohol
May 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWe Talk About: What drinking was when she was young When/why/how she drank for the first time My Dad's struggle with alcohol + how it impacted her My drinking habits My decision to get sober + her thoughts on it It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/ Follow It's Hard on TikTok: ...
Accepting Your Past with Drinking
May 08, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBHow to accept your past with drinking. We all know we made mistakes, embarrassed ourselves, and failes miserably. How can we move forward and accept that part of our past? Today I talk aboout: Remembering/Reflecting on what you did in your past. Who did it impact? Who might you have hurt? How and why? Forgive YOURSELF How to Apologize Properly Decide to put your best foot forward Show graditude towards those who stuck it out with you Accept that part of your life and use it as fuel t...
I am 2 Years Sober!!!!
May 01, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIt’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/ Follow It's Hard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshardpodcast?_t=8U6RZblQ79X&_r=1 Rate, Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-hard/id1487375933 Join me in It's Hard. You'll love it as much as I do...
Sobriety when Alcohol is the "Main Activity" with Emerson Hannon (ClassyCleanChic)
April 24, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBEmerson Hannon is an engineer turned full-time blogger/content creator based in Minneapolis, MN. She has been sober for over 6 years and she comes on the show to share her experience through choosing sobriety and enhancing her life through this choice. What we talk about: Finding sobriety through trial and error Bachelorette Parties Blogger events How sobriety impacts health and wellness Fun things to do while sober Getting sober 6 years ago Negative connotation around sobriety Li...
Yes, I Still Crave Alcohol
April 10, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIt's been nearly 2 years since my last drink, but I still crave the buzz of alcohol, getting drunk with friends, and the taste of a true IPA. In today's episode, I share what I do when I have those feelings. It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/ Follow It's Hard on TikTok: https...
The Hard Things We Don't Talk About: Alcoholism
April 03, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBWhat did you grow up believing you couldn't talk about? My friend Sandy and I are starting a new series where we chat openly about the stuff we were all taught to keep quiet growing up. Today we talk openly about alcoholism. Catch Sandy and I every first Thursday of each month for this new series! It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--...
Choosing Sobriety + Becoming a New Mom
March 27, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBFiona Peterson joins the podcast today to share her story of choosing sobriety and becoming a new mom within the same year. Fiona understands her privlege of being able to CHOOSE sobriety. She got sober and found out she was pregnant just a few weeks later. Today, she shares her story of choosing sobriety while becoming a new mom and how it has impacted her life. It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on...
Answering Your Questions!!! Is it appropriate to ask if someone will ever drink again? Sober on holidays?
March 20, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBAnswering your questions about sobriety! Participating in holidays that are surrounded by alcohol? Sober friends? Tips for a sober friend attending a bachelor/bachelorette party? Is it appropriate to ask someone if they will ever drink again? What to say if your friend says "I miss when you used to drink"? It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other par...
From College Blackouts to Moderating to Sobriety in your 30s with Adam Kirr
March 13, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBAdam Kirr is a non-alcoholic beverage advocate and recently sober. Today he shares his journey from blacking out in college, to drinking in moderation to being sober. He shares how reducing alcohol consumption can benefit our health, why dating is harder when you don't drink, and the BEST NA options in his opinion. Adam Kirr Resources: https://www.instagram.com/charmcityadam/ It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I shar...
Finding Community in Sobriety with Alex Zauner
March 06, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBAlex Zauner has been sober since 2014. Before the sober curious movement, before NA bars, before delicious NA options. The only option for her when getting sober was going to recovery. Today, she has created various modalities that help people on their journey of getting sober. She does 1 on 1 coaching, group coaching, and has started more than one sober community that meets weekly. In this episode, she shares how the power of community can support us through sobriety, that there are more op...
How to tell someone you don't drink...and what if they don't support you????
February 27, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBPaige shares easy ways to tell people you are sober, sober curious, you aren't drinking or you don't drink. She also talks about the sad truth that people will bully you about it and full blown not support your decision. How do you overcome that, how do you set boundaries with those people? It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check ...
Being a Sober Bride
February 20, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBDo you serve alcohol? What do you do at your bachelorette? How does sobriety and being a bride work? Will your partner drink? It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/ Follow It's Hard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshardpodcast?_t=8U6RZblQ79X&_r=1 Rate, Review and Subscribe on A...
Re-Release: I'm One Year Sober
February 13, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBEPISODE RE-RELEASE - This episode is from May 2022 when I was one year sober. TW: This episode contains mention of suicidal ideation + alcoholism. I got sober one year ago today. In this episode, I talk about why I got sober and what the journey has looked like ever since. Sobirety has impacted my mental health in ways that I never would have imagined. What better way to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month than with my biggest mental health hack - sobriety! DISCLAIMER: You don't have ...
Sober Sex: Overcoming Sexual Trauma Without Alcohol
February 06, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBLets talk about sex! Disclaimer: my journey to overcoming my sexual trauma is still underway. Another disclaimer: I don't go into any unneccesary detail, this episode is focused on mindset, mental health, and overcoming trauma. Sex while sober can be hard. Add trauma from past sexual experiences on top of that, it is a doozy. I am here to share my personal experience as I work through sexual trauma without alcohol. Buckle up baby! It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Fol...
Dry January is Over...Now What???
January 30, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBDry January is coming to a close, and with that is the thought of "what does drinking look like now?". Are you going back to how it was before? Are you making small changes? Is sobriety in your future? I am here to talk you through alllllll these feelings you might have in these final days of an alcohol free month! It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other...
What if my partner drinks??
January 23, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThe #1 question I get asked is "what do you do if your partner drinks??". I thought, who better to bring on than MY partner to talk openly about this dynamic. What we talk about: His thoughts when I decided to get sober Boundaries with alcohol My insecurities when I got sober What he wants as a partner How to meet each other where we are at Communication Triggers It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share upda...
BONUS EPISODE! Menty B in a Foreign Country while Sober w. Chelsey Larson
January 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBChelsey is sharing the voice recording of her having a live mental breakdown in a foreign country. She talks about the honesty of feelings, contemplating checking yourself into a hospital, considering drinking again after more than a year of sobriety, and MORE. We listen to the whole recording, it is raw, vulnerable and so honest. Chelsey's Resources: BUY HER BOOK: https://i-like-you-minneapolis.myshopify.com/products/chelsey-larson-my-savage-truth?_pos=1&_sid=970d94efe&_ss=r It’s Hard R...
Oh, you are gonna feel it!! Processing emotions without alcohol
January 16, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBBeing sober while dealing with emotions is HARD. If you have drank, you know the feeling of needing a glass of wine after a long day. Taking the edge off makes things a bit easier. So what happens when you decide to stop drinking? How tf do you deal with emotions? Well, it is hard, and I am still figuring it out. The one thing I can promise, is that you will feel everything, which is a blessing and a curse. Alcohol offers a buffer when you are down, in this episode, I talk about how I have ...
Am I Not Fun Anymore??? The Fears of Choosing Sobriety
January 09, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBOne of the biggest fears I had when I decided to stop drinking at 22 years old was...am I not going to be fun anymore? In this episode I talk about how I am finding that my "fun factor" is up to ME! How fun we are is not determined by society's measure of fun but rather how we see ourselves and what we enjoy. What I talk about in this episode: My fears going into sobriety Will I be enough? Will people still want to be my friend? How do I make friends while sober? How I shifted my mind...
A Guide to Dry/Damp January: Experimenting with Life Without Alcohol
January 02, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBDry January? Damp January? How can you experiment with life without alcohol? What I Talk About: How 2022 shifted the sober curious movement What is Dry January? How to do Dry January with purpose and intention What happens if you have a craving for alcohol? How can you shift it to damp january? Sober Curious vs Sober vs Zero-Proof Forward vs Mindful Drinking How important is alcohol to you? Can you go a week? Month? Without it? What is next for It's Hard It’s Hard Resources: ht...
100th Episode!! I still don't know what I am doing....
December 12, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThis episode is a perfect depiction of the entirety of this show. Relateable and all over the place. Thank you for listening for 100 episodes -- wtf??? Today we talk about: Random shit Embarassing stories (ours and YOURS) Insecurity of not being athletic Being driven by childhood passions Basic things that are hard Gruvi is doing a giveaway for my 100th episode! Go to @itshardpodcast on instagram to enter. It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on I...
Vision Board?? New Years Resolution?? Dry January?? Sober During the Holidays??
December 05, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBThe New Year is coming up and if you are anything like me, you don't realllyyy stress about jumping into a new year. However, it is a good time to reflect, level set, and create a vision for the next year of your life. I deeply believe in doing everything with intention. If you want your life to be a certain way, you have the capacity to create the life you desire. You just have to do the WORK. In this episode, I talk about the power of vision planning (when you do it with intention), the ch...
Holidays are HARD...and beautiful, messy, nostalgic, etc.
November 28, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHolidays are HARD for most of us. They are also nostalgic, joyful, beautiful, and happy. They are everything all at once. Today Paige talks about the messiness of holidays and how you can make the most of this season by looking out for YOU! It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/ Foll...
Chronic Illness...A Hard but Necesary Conversation!!
November 21, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBLauren Cunningham shares her hard thing --- her struggle with chronic illness -- specifically the struggle to be properly diagnosed. Chronic Illness is still such a misunderstood illness and struggle. Most people go misdiagnosed or undiagnosed for years before recieving proper treatment. Hearing these stories allows you to be more aware of personal signs of chronic illness and to have more empathy and understanding for those who struggle. Lauren does holistic health coaching, recipe develo...
It's Hard is 3!!! How the heck did I start a podcast and keep it going?
November 14, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIt’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/ Follow It's Hard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshardpodcast?_t=8U6RZblQ79X&_r=1 Rate, Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-hard/id1487375933 Join me in It's Hard. You'll love it as much as I do...
How do I get over heartbreak???
November 07, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBHave you been heartbroken? You aren't alone. I think majority of the world has felt heartbreak on some level. Emily and I sit down to chat about the truth and challenge of heartbreak and how someone can move on. We talk about: What you can learn from heartbreak Being on your own Knowing what you want Moving on Dating!! Being independent in a relationship and outside of it and MORE It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't a...
Our Wedding: Doing things your way? No bridal party? My dress ripped! Answering all your Qs
October 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBWe talk about: Small wedding size Spending time with guests Feeling overwhelmed during the weekend Feeling anxious and scared the weeks leading up The best song we danced to Not having a bridal party How we met Our vows Favorite part of the day What went WRONG -- yes, my dress ripped Our Wedding Vendors: Our wedding planner: https://www.dewittplanning.com Our photographer: https://www.keeleyhays.com Venue: https://www.powdermountain.com/groups-weddings Catering: https://www.p...
What is a Zero-Proof Forward Lifestyle??
October 24, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBMake My Mocktails is the BEST mocktail account, but that isn't all Tori Bertschy does. She has started the conversation around a Zero-Proof Forward Lifestyle. Tori talks about following your intuition and gut when it comes to drinking alcohol. In this podcast, we talk honestly about the sober community and how it is possible to live in the gray area and do things YOUR way. Sober curious is a buzz-word right now. We are here to talk about how to balance alcohol and become a mindful drinker in...
FOMO: What are we so scared of???
October 17, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBListener, friend, and incredible person, Jessie Gosso, joins It's Hard to talk about FOMO. The Fear of Missing Out is something that many people struggle with. We often feel alone in it because we are scared to admit this type of fear. Jessie shares her experience with FOMO and how it has impacted her relationship with herself and others. What we talk about: What IS FOMO? How does anxiety play a part? How does FOMO impact our relationships? Confrontation What are we afraid of? The ...
Sober October! Make the Trend Intentional
October 10, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAre you participating in Sober October or looking to? Are you looking for a break from booze or a BREAKTHROUGH? Either is totally fine, I am here to share different ways you could come out of this month with more intention and clarity on your relationship with alcohol. Things I talk about: Sober October Taking a break from alcohol Becoming sober Sobriety Zero-Proof forward lifestyle Reclaiming your relationship with booze INTENTIONALITY! Options for drinks this month and beyond! ...
I'M BACKKKK!!! What's New SZN 5?
October 03, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBUpdates on the new structure of the show Why perfection isn't what this show is about How do you submit your story to be on the show? Life updates New job Getting married Facts vs Feelings Fear = Interest It’s Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/ Follow It's Hard on TikTok: h...
Mental Health Awareness Month Reflections
May 23, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBMental Health Awareness Month is the month of May. This year, I took a lot of action in ensuring that I made the most of MHAM. In this episode, I chat with you all about some amazing things that I have learned, reflected on, and now will start to implement after this past month. Some things I talk about include: The NAMI walk in Utah. Alternative resources for therapy. Mental health resources Finding a therapist Parents struggling with their kids mental health Social media Medicine...
Mental Health in Relationships Part 1
May 16, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBMental health looks different for everyone. Jack and I sit down to talk about his experience with mental health and how it has shown up for him over the years. He gets vulnerable about struggles with anxiety, feeling stuck, depression, drinking and more. However, he also shares his outlook on life and how his upbringing positively impacted his relationship with his mental health. We also talk about… Voices in your head Anxiety Feeling stuck Expressing emotions Homeschooling Family SU...
My Experience with Disordered Eating + Body Dysmorphia
May 09, 2022 12:39 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBTW: This episode contains mention of anorexia, body dysmorphia, binging, and disordered eating. I was diagnosed with generalized anorexia and body dysmorphia at the age of 17. In this episode, I share everything that led up to my diagnosis and everything that has happened through my recovery. SUPPORT NAMI THIS MONTH (and beyond) BY DONATING TO MY WALK WITH NAMI-UTAH: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=3817 It’s Hard Resources: https://w...
I'm One Year Sober
May 02, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBTW: This episode contains mention of suicidal ideation + alcoholism. I got sober one year ago today. In this episode, I talk about why I got sober and what the journey has looked like ever since. Sobirety has impacted my mental health in ways that I never would have imagined. What better way to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month than with my biggest mental health hack - sobriety! DISCLAIMER: You don't have to be sober or sober curious to enjoy/benefit from this episode!!! SUPPORT NAM...
Release The Pressure + Face Those Feelings with Mark Dowdle
April 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.8 MB"Every single day that you wake up, you are setting a new record for yourself." - Mark Dowdle Paige and Mark sit down to catch up and talk about what the past two years have brought up for them. This episode will leave you thinking, feeling, and with tangible truths to apply to your own life. We also talk about… Ego Telling people you love them Releasing baggage Enoughness Supporting people Journaling Believing in oneself Authenticity Serving others Heartbreak Breakups The in ...
Lets Get Real About Suicidal Ideation + Addiction with Christina Kimbrough
April 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBTRIGGER WARNING: In this episode, we talk about suicidal ideation. Paige and Christina have a real conversation about the various ways that mental illness can defeat us. Christina lives with bipolar disorder and genralized anxiety, her mission is to spread awareness around mental illness and normalize the conversation in hopes to end the stigma. She also got sober in 2020 and shares her journey to recovery. Listen along for an honest, raw, and relateable conversation about hard things in l...
Momma Boner on Motherhood + Identity
April 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBEPISODE NOTES: How parents struggle with the hardships of kids growing up, moving on, and moving away The comfort we feel when we are missed, how this makes us accomplished and proud in many ways The differences we face with our relationship versus the relationship our parents have and the people in our lives have. How mothers and parents struggle at every stage of their child’s life to navigate life, watching your child face hardships and how this affects parents mentally We also...
Moving Didn't Fix My Mental Health
April 04, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBIn this episode, Paige and Jack go over the following: Leaving can be good, when you feel a need to leave. However moving and leaving won’t make your problems disappear. As humans we need to have that at the forefront of our minds Moving can be very isolating and hard causing you to have mental health struggles still, mental health is not dependent on a specific place. Vacations, kids, moving, things, will not cure our mental health issues. Starting over and resetting is beneficial, but n...
Relationships Are Hard Part 4: Communicating with your Partner
February 28, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, Paige and Jack discuss the following: What is effective communication in a relationship? And how can we understand different communication styles within a relationship? You are responsible for your own happiness, not your partner We must be willing to meet in the middle within a relationship, without this a relationship may not suffice Communication is the most important aspect of a healthy relationship because it allows each partner to discuss what they need within the ...
Relationships Are Hard Part 3: Living With Your Partner
February 21, 2022 12:56 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWhile cohabiting, healthy relationships require alone time, finding your own space and own niche allows for a healthier stronger relationship Finding what you like least and setting expectations in a new home together Cohabiting is difficult but not impossible, setting boundaries and talking openingly allow for a healthier relationship Something that you enjoy doing doesn’t need to be shared with a partner. It’s Hard resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com SIGN-UP HERE FOR THE ...
Relationships Are Hard Part 2: Valentines Day Realness
February 14, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBPaige and Jack sit down to talk about Valentine’s Day and their feelings surrounding the holiday of love. Valentine’s Day: how the commercialized holiday has strayed away from love Valentine’s Day v. Love day, showing someone you love them versus showing up the people around you How can you implement and use love languages in your daily lives and relationships. The seasons of life we go through and how to adjust and endure these encounters together It’s Hard Resources: https://...
Relationships Are Hard Part 1: Being Different is HARD + OKAY!
February 07, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBNOTES: Fear of wasting time or risking failure Feminine versus masculine energy, what is our energy and what gender norms run our household How can we deal with differences in relationships and how can we continue to grow and be happy despite the differences It’s Hard Resources: Website: https://www.itshardpodcast.com SIGN-UP HERE FOR THE MONTHLY MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-IN: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/238727429167 Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the...
Mental Health in Teens + Young Adults: Are They Being Taken Care Of? with Dr. Michele Finneran
January 31, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBIn this episode, Michele discusses the following: A lot of children struggle finding mental health help because their guardians do not believe in these services. How can we help these children in these situations? Assessing to see what is needed from you as a listener or helper in certain situations, and how to approach the situation. Improving and becoming the best version of ourselves even with the negativity that is surrounding us in the world. What are you gracious and appreciative fo...
The Power of Being KIND with Josh Neumann
January 24, 2022 15:31 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBJosh Neumann launched KIND LIPS in 2017 with an intention to offer a quality lip balm with a deeper intention. What is the deeper meaning of kindness? What is my intention when expressing kindness? What does it look like to follow a dream that makes an impact rather than following the money? The power of giving back, how do you implement it into your business plan from the start? Starting a business and the signs that show themselves through the process. Josh's Resources: Website: h...
Being Honest About Postpartum Depression with Dr. Shahana Alibhai
January 17, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBDr. Shahana Alibhai, a professional speaker, family physician and mental health expert, joins us to discuss: Her mental health experience and how it has impacted her life. How can we help youth with navigating the world and their mental health, that is continually being affected by the world around us. Dr. Shahana's Resources: Website: https://drshahana.com/ Instagram: @thedrshahana It's Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.com Follow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't alread...
Following Your Passion + Showing Up Authentically with Brooke Nickelatti
January 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBFood blogger and recipe developer, Brooke Nickelatti, joins us today to talk about building her business + community online, following her passion, and showing up authentically on social media. How do you overcome the fear of putting yourself out there in order to follow your passion? What does building a business online look like? How do you put authenticity first when there are other monetary temptations? How can having a presence on social media impact our mental health? What does i...