The Blair Badenhop Show

Blair Badenhop
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Hosted by writer and clarity coach Blair Badenhop, The Blair Badenhop Show explores what it really means to live in alignment with your truth — in work, creativity, motherhood, and beyond. Through intimate solo episodes and honest conversations with guests, Blair unpacks themes like purpose, self-trust, slowing down, and navigating the changing seasons of life with grace. Formerly Brand Yourself, the show has evolved — much like its host — into a softer, more grounded exploration of what it means to be human and fully present in your life. blairbadenhop.substack.com

  1. 2d ago

    321: Am I Hiding... Or Healing?

    We often assume healing should look obvious. Like taking time off. Going to therapy. Resting after burnout. But what I've discovered is that healing doesn't always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like slowing down, enjoying your life, feeling content. And then wondering if you're doing something wrong because of it. Are you doing enough?Are you getting too comfortable?Are you falling behind? In this episode, I’m sharing the conversation I’ve been having with myself as I continue rebuilding my life after a season of major change. I'm unpacking the difference between healing and hiding, why contentment can feel strangely uncomfortable, and how I'm learning to question the old beliefs that still try to define my worth. I share about: * Why peace can sometimes trigger self-doubt * The lingering voice of hustle culture * Learning to trust a slower season of life * The difference between healing and hiding * How creating more space has helped me hear my own truth I hope this conversation reminds you that your pace doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s—and that sometimes the most meaningful growth happens when life finally gets quiet. Mentioned in this episode: ✨ Life Unlooped — my 45-day experience designed to help you become less captivated by your phone and more engaged in your own life. Paid subscribers to my Substack, This Season, can join anytime and receive the full framework immediately. https://blairbadenhop.substack.com/subscribe 💌 Subscribe to my Substack for weekly essays on slowing down, identity, and living more intentionally. https://blairbadenhop.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blairbadenhop.substack.com/subscribe

    321: Am I Hiding... Or Healing?

  2. Jul 7

    320: Why I'm More Protective of My Attention Than Ever

    We tend to think the biggest decisions in our lives are the obvious ones: where we live, who we marry, what work we do. But over the past year, I’ve realized there’s another decision quietly shaping our lives every single day — where we place our attention. Because our attention isn’t just what we notice. It’s what becomes our lived experience — our memories and our view of the world around us. In this episode, I’m sharing why I’ve become so much more intentional about what I consume, what I give my energy to, and why protecting my attention has become one of the most meaningful practices in my own life. I share about: * Why attention is our most valuable resource * The subtle ways distraction pulls us away from ourselves * How constant input changes the way we experience ordinary life * What I’ve noticed since stepping away from social media * A simple invitation to begin paying attention to what truly deserves it I hope this conversation leaves you wanting a little less noise—and a little more of your own beautiful, ordinary life. P.S. This episode is a little different. Instead of sharing an off-the-cuff personal journal, I’m reading a recent essay I published on Substack. It felt like one worth hearing out loud. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blairbadenhop.substack.com/subscribe

  3. Jun 9

    318: On Turning 43 and What This Decade Has Already Taught Me

    It's my birthday week and I'm turning 43! Naturally, I've been reflecting on what my 40s have taught me so far—especially the last year because, wow, it was a transformative one. Some might call this season a midlife crisis (and there's actually science to support that, which I touch on in the episode). But I've come to see it differently: as a period of realignment. An invitation to question what's no longer working, reconnect with what matters, and begin authoring a new chapter. In today's episode, I share: What it felt like to question nearly everything after a major life transition The research that helped me understand why my priorities have shifted so much in my 40s How I went from feeling wound-up and irritable to calmer and more present The unexpected freedom that came from stepping away from social media Why this season feels less like a crisis and more like a homecoming Mentions: My Substack: https://blairbadenhop.substack.com The U-Shaped Happiness Curve: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/is-there-really-a-u-shaped-curve-in-happiness-over-the-life-cycle/ Laura Carstensen's Socioemotional Selectivity Theory: https://lifespan.stanford.edu/projects/socioemotional-selectivity-theory-sst This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blairbadenhop.substack.com/subscribe

    318: On Turning 43 and What This Decade Has Already Taught Me

  4. May 26

    317: Summer Is Here - The Plans, The Vibe, and The Intentions

    School is out and summer is here—and for the first time since becoming a mom, I'm heading into this season with a real vision for the next 8 weeks. It feels so grounding to have certain things thoughtfully planned while leaving plenty of room for spontaneity, too. As a sensitive mom who gets easily overstimulated, I know summer can quickly become disorganized and chaotic if I'm not intentional about creating space for myself alongside all the family fun. So in this episode, I'm sharing what that looks like in practice, specifically: how I'm planning our family's summer (without overplanning it) the specifics of how I'll create space for myself as a mom the small nostalgic moments I hope my kids to remember Whether you're a parent planning summer with little ones or simply thinking about how you want this season to feel, I hope this inspires you to approach the months ahead with a little more intention. And if this kind of conversation resonates, my Substack is where I explore this season of life more deeply in real time—writing about motherhood, personal growth, slower living, life transitions, and what it looks like to create a life that feels more aligned and fully your own. ✨ Join me on Substack: blairbadenhop.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blairbadenhop.substack.com/subscribe

    317: Summer Is Here - The Plans, The Vibe, and The Intentions

  5. May 12

    316: My Messy Middle & How I'm Trusting the Process

    In this week's episode, I'm sharing a few things that have brought me back to myself lately — a color analysis rabbit hole, a solo yoga class on Mother's Day, and wandering through an art fair alone. All of them felt like gentle reminders to step outside the usual flow and routine of life and make space for what truly fills me up. More importantly, I dive into one core topic: the duality of being human. How it's possible to feel deeply grateful for your life while also feeling unsettled, uncertain, or hungry for more at the exact same time. I share about the grief I still feel after our move to Georgia, the strange in-between season I'm navigating professionally, and why I think so many of us are quietly holding conflicting emotions beneath the surface. So if you've been feeling the tension of two seemingly opposing emotions at once, this episode is for you. MENTIONS My Substack, This Season You can find more of my writing and reflections on Substack, where I share weekly notes on presence, attention, and living more intentionally. Color Analysis This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blairbadenhop.substack.com/subscribe

    316: My Messy Middle & How I'm Trusting the Process

  6. Apr 29

    315: Currently Pondering Resilience, Talking to Trees, and Being a Good Ancestor

    Recently, something happened that shook me. And it was such a big reminder of  just how quickly things can change. One day everything is normal, the next, it's not. It reinforced something I've been learning in this season: being less absorbed in the digital world and more present in real life isn't just a nice idea — it's essential. In this episode, I share what happened and what it brought up for me — reflections on resilience, a renewed pull toward nature, and the quiet ways the natural world calls to us. I also reflect on a question I've been sitting with: What kind of relationship do I want to have with nature? Mentions: My Substack, This Season You can find more of my writing and reflections on Substack, where I share weekly notes on presence, attention, and living more intentionally. How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell Sarah Wilson, Wild The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blairbadenhop.substack.com/subscribe

    315: Currently Pondering Resilience, Talking to Trees, and Being a Good Ancestor

  7. Apr 13

    314: The Art of Coming Back to Center (And Letting Go of Perfection)

    Spring break was full — in the best ways. Slower mornings, more time together, spontaneous adventures, and long days with the kids that reminded me just how much I love being their mom. It was joyful, grounding, and a little messy — the kind of week that pulls you out of your usual rhythm and into the heart of real life. And when it ended, I noticed something familiar: that slightly scattered, overstimulated feeling that can come after a stretch of am especially full week. In this episode, I share how I've been coming back to center. I talk about what I've been learning from the book How to Do Nothing, how my relationship with my phone continues to evolve, and why presence isn't about getting it perfect — it's about returning to yourself, again and again, in the middle of real life. Mentions: My Substack You can find more of my writing and reflections on Substack, where I share weekly notes on presence, attention, and living more intentionally. How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blairbadenhop.substack.com/subscribe

    314: The Art of Coming Back to Center (And Letting Go of Perfection)

  8. Mar 30

    313: Life Lately — Spring Awakenings, Favorite Finds, and a New Experiment

    In this week's episode, I share how the change in seasons has brought me so much joy — and an immense amount of clarity about what's next. So much so that I decided to launch something new and share it with you today. I also share four things that made March special — a TV show, a book, a garden project, and a new treadmill exercise I'm testing out. If you're curious about this new thing I'm putting out into the world, be sure to listen to the whole episode. But in the meantime, I'll give you one hint: Life Unlooped. ✨ You can learn more — and join us — over on my Substack, This Season: https://blairbadenhop.substack.com  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blairbadenhop.substack.com/subscribe

    313: Life Lately — Spring Awakenings, Favorite Finds, and a New Experiment
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Hosted by writer and clarity coach Blair Badenhop, The Blair Badenhop Show explores what it really means to live in alignment with your truth — in work, creativity, motherhood, and beyond. Through intimate solo episodes and honest conversations with guests, Blair unpacks themes like purpose, self-trust, slowing down, and navigating the changing seasons of life with grace. Formerly Brand Yourself, the show has evolved — much like its host — into a softer, more grounded exploration of what it means to be human and fully present in your life. blairbadenhop.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Blair Badenhop
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    323
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Blair Badenhop
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    The Blair Badenhop Show

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