56 episodios
Buckle up Bitches! Real Life with Gina & Sheila Gina Best & Sheila Weir
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We are on the ride of our lives – life is one huge roller coaster. We celebrate the amazing and get through the tough stuff. In those tough times we have found the best way to get through them is meeting them head on. On Real Life with Sheila and Gina - We are going to talk about the stuff we aren’t “supposed “ to talk about. We don’t believe in that, so No topic is off-limits, from parenting, to control issues to boundary setting and everything in between, we are going to have candid, real conversations. There may be tears, there is definitely going to be laughter. And yes there will be cursing We are going to talk about the stuff that keeps you up at night, the things that are inside you, yet you don’t talk about them- the stuff that gets in the way of your happiness. We are going to have real conversations! Sheila, an ex-corporate superstar who gave up the 9-5 to coach women who are stuck & unhappy in their lives. She wrestles to keep a balance between her rebellious side and her people-pleasing side, while juggling being an adoptive mom of a special needs 18 years, a wife to an awesome guy who drives her periodically crazy and a recent move to be near her aging parents. Gina Best is a serial entrepreneur and a maverick coach with a penchant for pushing people’s buttons and compelling business owners to deal with their personal shit so they can attack their businesses with passion and authenticity. She speaks to and inspires audiences across the continent, and still find – rather make – time to be a mostly patient mom to two wild boys, a witty and wonderful friend, a shoe hoarder, and a bold and gracious mentor to new businesswomen in her community. Gina can be tough and gritty, has a huge heart and a unique view of the world which she brings to the conversations with Sheila. Sit back, buckle up for a wild ride.
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Ch-Ch-Changes!
We work hard to show up authentically for this podcast and talk about the things that we are encountering and struggling with in our daily lives. In today's episode, we really seem to be wrestling with Change - in all of its forms: dealing with loss and grief, dealing with aging and frail parents; dealing with siblings; dealing with downsizing ....we hit a number of topics but they all have one thing in common. Change is uncomfortable and doesn't ever seem to get easier. But, you know what? We can talk about it and if for no other reason than to reassure YOU, our listeners, that hard stuff happens and we all can get through it.
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Counting is good for your brain
Maybe its not…who knows?! But we do know that there is something special to this 5-second rule (and no, definitely not talking about food safety here!!). Its tough to get motivated or stay motivated but there are so many reasons on HOW to get motivated and STAY motivated. Join us and see if there are new skills hiding right in front of you!
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Are you Hiding?
Last episode got us both thinking about language, the conversations we have with those around us and how we might be taking the easy road when needing to have difficult conversations. What could happen in our worlds if we put down our devices, looked people in the eyes again and started having the conversations that need to happen? And then, in typical Gina-Sheila fashion, we branch off onto a wild goose chase in a different direction. See if you can follow!
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Language Matters
Do you play to win or play not to lose? It’s a good questions but it stumped us (maybe it stumped you too?!) Our conversation takes us quickly towards language, the experiences that we bring to understanding language and realizing that language might be the common theme that keeps people apa
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The Untold Chapter
The sudden realization that your parents are Aging (capital "A" aging) can be a chapter in your life that shakes you at your root. The awareness that they need your help, your input and your guidance can all seem a little overwhelming at times. We know - we are living that chapter too. In this episode, we share a little of what our experiences with aging parents looks like. Spoiler alert - we don't have any tips on how to get through this but we share in the uncomfortableness of it all.
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The Solidarity Search
January seems to be turning into a month where so many are in search of the same thing. Join us as we explore what that thing might be and why we feel it is so needed, especially at this time of year.