This Grit and Grace Life Podcast

Sneaky Teen Texting Trends You Need to Know About – 006

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | More Teens have their own speak, using slang and lingo that can sometimes be difficult for adults to interpret. This week we are going to teach you a little bit about one of those languages, teen texting. Recently, I (Julie here) had my own encounter at a friend’s house who has 3 teen daughters. As I was talking with the 17-year-old about her Snapchat communications, she shared that she hates to leave people “unread”. She believes this means she saw their message but didn’t reply with one. I tried to explain what the meaning of “unread” in general terms implies, that she never saw it…but she kept replying that “unread” means […]

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Rompers, Block Heels & the Man Bun — Love or Hate? – 005

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | More How many style trends can you think of that just keep coming back, no matter how much they make us cringe? We’ve got to be able laugh at ourselves for continuing to buy into the idea that overalls, jellies and the mullet are chic…Darlene and Julie poke fun at some of the fashion faux pas of the last few decades and we hope you’ll be laughing along with us. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! In this episode we debated the half bun and the gray hair trend too… what do you think? Let us know on Facebook! Quote of the episode: “Fashion

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Is It Time for Counseling? A Therapist Helps You Decide With Dr. Zoe Shaw – 004

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | MoreDoes seeking counseling indicate weakness? What are the types of issues that warrant taking a seat on the couch of a trusted professional? We are here to discuss the reality that even a strong, independent and self-sufficient woman may face challenges that become so much more manageable when we step out to find that extra help. To find out when that is and what to do about it we brought in our friend, Dr. Zoe Shaw, a licensed Psychotherapist, Life and Relationship coach for Superwomen. She is the wife of a Hollywood actor, mother of 5, writer, radio talk show host and health nut to share the

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Grit, Grace & Girlfriends: How to Make Healthy Relationships – 003

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | More No man is an island, and no woman is either! Darlene and Julie discuss the importance of healthy relationships with the other women in your life, and more importantly, how to do it! They talk about your best friend (or lack thereof), the friend you need to let go of, your sister(s) and even share why building strong female relationships will actually make you live longer. Give it a listen, girlfriend. In the app? To see full show notes, click on the Episode Webpage link below. Research and studies we mentioned: The UCLA study about how women “tend & befriend” Brigham Run Study about women living longer

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How You Can Stop the Struggle with Comparison – 002

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | More We ladies can’t seem to stop the struggle. The one where we compare ourselves to every.other.woman.around us. We’ve been doing it for a very long time. But, there’s hope! In this episode, Darlene and Julie discuss three ways we compare ourselves, and real ways to stop. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Research and studies we mentioned: The Dove Global Beauty and Confidence Report Darlene shared about Anxiety UK’s study about social media behavior. The same study is discussed by Huff Post here! Body confidence and all body types are shared and appreciated by the Brand Aerie, we think you’ll be encouraged if you follow

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What is a Grit and Grace Life? – 001

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | More We talk a lot about living a “grit and grace life” but what does that mean? We believe that the two characteristics that every woman has and pulls her greatest strength from are grit and grace…. in this episode Darlene and Julie unpack the grit and grace world view….what they look like in the day to day, how they affect us as women, and how we have the unique ability to impact the lives of others. In the app? Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Quote of the episode: “We find confidence as strong women when we live in the balance of grit and

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About Us – 000

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | TuneIn | RSS | MoreWe are so excited to finally be launching This Grit and Grace Life Podcast! The “000 About Us” episode is a chance for you to meet our hosts, Darlene Brock and Julie Graham and learn a little bit about what you can expect from our weekly show. The full podcast starts Tuesday, August 29 and a new episode will be ready for download each Tuesday. Better yet Subscribe and you’ll get them automatically! About This Grit and Grace Life Podcast Are you a strong woman or want to be? This Grit and Grace Life hosts, Darlene Brock and Julie Graham cross generational lines and draw from life experience

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