115 episodes
Barb Knows Best Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt
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Welcome to Barb Knows Best™, the podcast!
I'm your co-host, Michelle Maros, and along with my dear mother, Barb, who is most commonly known as Peaceful Barb™, we will be chatting with you weekly on some of life's most important and helpful topics.
We've been working together for over a decade to provide simple, helpful tools to help you manage the stresses of daily life, and we are thrilled to be with you all in this new format to invite you into this living room style chat on how we process daily life.
Thanks so much for being with us, we love being with you and sharing life with you all!
Please make sure to follow us at @barbknowsbestpod @peaceful_barb and @michellemaros on social media, and subscribe to the pod wherever you listen to podcast.
We love to hear your thoughts on topics you'd love to hear us chat about!
*The information and opinions expressed in this program are for educational purposes only, are not intended as medical or other health advice, and solely reflect the personal experiences of the host and guests. You should not act or rely upon any information contained in this program without seeking the advice of a qualified medical provider. Any reproduction or rebroadcast of this program, in whole or part, is prohibited without the prior written permission of Michelle Maros, LLC. © 2022 Michelle Maros, LLC*
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Ep. 114 - Remember Who You Are
Episode 114 - Remember Who You Are
In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle chat more about Barb’s recent silent retreat experience, and another powerful lesson she learned from her time away. Barb opens up about noticing where she had lost herself along the course of the past year, and how she gently is bringing herself back. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.
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Ep 113 - You Don't Have to Be the Favorite!
Episode 113 - You Don’t Have to Be the Favorite!
In this week’s all new episode, Barb and Michelle sit at the table to discuss a topic that rose to the surface for Barb during her recent silent retreat. Have you ever felt the internal drive to be someone else’s favorite? Whether it be at school, work, or even in friendships, many of us seek to be the favorite. Barb and Michelle talk about their personal journeys with this dynamic and how they are breaking it, once and for all. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.
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Ep. 112 - Take Back Your Power
In this week’s all new episode, Barb and Michelle dive into a listener's request of how to not let the changes in other people's moods affect you. In this sneaky habit, many of us find ourselves giving away our power by walking on eggshells to bend to the moods of others. In this show, Barb and Michelle discuss personal stories and insights of how they’ve worked through this dynamic in their own relationship. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.
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Ep. 111 - How to Notice Overthinking
We all often can pick up on times in life where we notice our minds going into overdrive, but sometimes, there are subtle ways overthinking creeps in. Barb and Michelle unpack common signs of overthinking, and recommend simple practices to overcome it. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.
Episode Notes:
7 Signs That You Are Overthinking:
You are mentally exhaustedYou replay conversations in your mind.Agonizing over simple communicationsYou struggle to make simple decisionsYou have difficult falling or staying asleepYou feel the need to schedule everything in your everyday life.You tend to focus on the less important details rather than focusing on the big picture goals.
References Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:
Acknowledging Overthinking
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Ep. 110 - Hard, But Powerful Truths
In this new episode, Barb and Michelle discuss five powerful lessons they’ve learned recently that have been hard to accept but powerful to learn from. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.
Episode Notes:
Sometimes when people know they have treated you wrong, they will avoid you.Whatever you do in life, you may end up disappointing someone, but you don’t want to disappoint yourself.Let people do what they want to do, so you can see what they would rather do.The only way to win with a manipulator is to not play their game. You have to leave the playground.Sometimes the Universe will remove you from a table where you used to sit, where the host is no longer serving your best interests. Trust the derailments that life is giving you. References Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:
5 Hard Truths You May Need to Hear Today
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Ep. 109 - Signs It’s Time to Set Boundaries
In this week’s show, Barb and Michelle discuss the subtle signs and red flags that can alert us to when it’s time to set a healthy boundary, in order to protect our own inner peace. They share personal stories and insights from recent events in their own lives, and how engaging in this practice has benefitted them. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast.
Episode Notes:
When you start to feel those feelings of disrespect from people in your life, this is a sign that you need to establish boundaries.
When facing times where you are engaged with a difficult person, or a difficult situation try to consider the Three C’s Rule:
I didn’t cause it.I can’t control it.I can’t cure it.Have clarity on what you want to say to someone that you feel is disrespecting you, and allow yourself to advocate for your best interest.
References Mentioned in Today’s Podcast
Nedra Glover TawwabThe Three C’sBarb Knows Best Episode 70: How We Manage Disrespect
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