The Consciously (Un)Curated Podcast

Friendships - Saying Au Revoir, Arrivederci, Goodbye…Peace out!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley share their own journeys with having to say goodbye to relationships, some by choice and others that were a bit messier.  We talk about how we got through without anger or resentment and our tips for when you know it’s time to step out.  We discuss relationship conflict and how we walk into conflict with a good probability that you come out the other side. We share our perceptions on when it’s time to let go and even, sometimes, when it’s time to come back.  
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Money - Root of all EVIL...But is it??

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about money and the cultural perceptions around being wealthy or not.  We discuss our own struggles with wanting nice things.  We share our thoughts on wealth, materialism and spending as we grapple with cultural norms.  We talk about our own perception around these topics as we try to relinquish judgment and find peace with our current financial situations.  We’d love for you to join us.
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Dear Younger Me

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about the things we would tell our younger selves.  We discuss the perceived tension between a few different situations that have taught us so much about life and people.  We dive into trust, forgiveness, asking for help, and what serving others does for us.  We share some things we’ve learned about some of our idiosyncrasies that are hard to look at when exploring the “REAL” authentic you, no filter, whew… tough.  We share about the perspective shift that happens in your fifties that is really quite rewarding and talk about the one thing that seems to make it all better.  
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Imposter Syndrome

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about their reality with Imposter Syndrome.  We share some thoughts and our own narrative and how we get out of it.  We flip the perspective on how we see ourselves and the other people in the room when we begin to feel like the imposter.  Then we define Imposter Syndrome and surprisingly, have a really positive tilt on it.  You’re going to want to hear this one! 
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What if...you FLY!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley talk about the ways that we have learned to see the possibility of flying rather than assume failure.  We talk about past experiences and most of all the small practices that we can do on a day to day that help us learn that we can be courageous and adaptable, and that it does take practice.  We have one EASY question you can ask yourself before one of those big(or small) moments that sometimes can help propel us forward.  We also share our experience on how we open doors and create opportunities for ourselves along the way.  We share a few lies we’ve believed about what the world hands out during uncertain times that now provide excitement and joy as we take the first step toward something new. We hope you’ll join us.
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80s Resilience...we got BOUNCE!!!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley take you on a journey as we recount the excitement of growing up in the 70s and 80s.  We share our stories of near 💀 experiences, fighting with siblings, getting launched off playground equipment and learning to solve problems without adult mediation.  We talk about how having some independence and freedom has built resilience, given us perspective and helped us learn to believe in ourselves and our abilities.  We discuss the impact of having knowledge at our fingertips and how this can be helpful and, at times, harmful.  Growing up without technology taught us to listen to our intuition and got us away from the egocentrism that our ‘instant’ world can sometimes create.  We share our knowledge of how growing up in past eras has supported healthy parenting and the need to rely on the wisdom of those who have gone before us. 
Lot’s of good nuggets in this one, you’re not going to want to miss!!
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Let’s Talk Intimacy...said no one...EVER!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley delve into the topic of intimacy and get a bit spicy as we talk about some keys to creating intimacy in relationships.  We try to debunk a few things and share our experiences around how to navigate tough conversations.  We have found that learning to have meaningful conversation (as hard as that is sometimes) and listening well to our partners can significantly impact ALL the parts of intimacy.  We talk about the struggles of sometimes getting your partner on board with some things and provide some AWESOME resources to support you as you try to create meaningful connection in your relationships.  It’s a good one!!!
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Guilty (not guilty) Pleasures

In this episode we get to talk about all the things that we LOVE and how we are learning to NOT feel guilty about making time to do the things that bring us JOY!  We share some examples of these things, we talk about what makes us feel guilty and provide some tips on how to let that go and WHY?? We talk about how we assess what brings us JOY in a healthy, abundant way, and when to let go of things that maybe bring JOY but aren’t healthy.  Touchy…we know! Come join the discussion…
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Secret Space of Sisterhood

In this episode Michelle and Lesley expand on all things FEMALE!  We remember the angst of Jr. High School and how we can look back now and know that those moments made us stronger.  We discuss our take on ‘boundaries’, what we’ve learned over the years about guarding our ‘Yes’ and finding our ‘No’.  We share our experiences with getting our periods, having endometriosis and how we parented differently than previous generations based on what we’ve learned as women along the way.  We share a couple of good books that have helped us gain more knowledge around these topics and, of course, laugh a bit. We hope you’ll join us…
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The Red Tent: Menopause...Yep, We’re Going There!

In this episode Michelle and Lesley invite dear friends Michele (one L) and Cindy to join a round table discussion around all things FEMALE!!  We share the similarities we experienced in dealing with our bodies as they changed through adolescence and then again into perimenopause.  We talk about how perceptions are changing around information regarding female issues and the importance of learning about symptoms and supports early.  We all share our tips for getting through this time, right down to specifics about diet, exercise, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), community along with different resources for targeting our symptoms.  You won’t want to miss this one!
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