Barb Knows Best

Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt
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Barb Knows Best Podcast

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*

  1. Ep. 136 - Unpacking Entitlement: The Culture of ‘I Deserve It’

    4 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 136 - Unpacking Entitlement: The Culture of ‘I Deserve It’

    This week, Barb and Michelle discuss the hot topic of entitlement. They talk about different ways entitlement can show up, letting go of entitlement, and dealing with entitled people. They also discuss how the instant gratification mentality can spark entitlement in our lives.  In this episode, they talk about: The distinction between confidence and entitlement. The idea of holding onto your worthiness without being entitled. Approaching things with humility and empathy instead of judging or believing we’re higher than others.Letting go of the idea that we’re owed instant gratificationBlaming outside factors rather than believing in ourselves and putting in the work to grow, heal, and get to our goals Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.  You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life. Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice.  Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here! This episode is sponsored by Armoire, BetterHelp, Factor, Lumen, and Sunbasket. Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month.  BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.  Factor’s fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month. Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase.  Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.armoire.style * Check out BetterHelp and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST * Check out ByHeart and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: byheart.com * Check out Factor: factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 * Check out Lumen: lumen.me/BARBKNOWSBEST * Check out Sunbasket: sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBEST Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 4m
  2. Ep. 135 - Transform Your Perspective

    SEP 17

    Ep. 135 - Transform Your Perspective

    This week, Barb and Michelle are diving deep into the idea of reframing or shifting our minds from certain negative belief systems. For anyone who is stubborn, a perfectionist, a fixer, a pessimist, an overthinker, or a planner, this episode will especially resonate with you. Through cultivating awareness and transforming our self-talk, we can release our rigid thinking patterns and find joy in new opportunities. In this episode, Barb and Michelle discuss: Being flexible with your plans, ideas, and possibilities while focusing on what you truly valueWaiting to be flawless to pursue your goals will only postpone progressHolding onto always being right, everything being perfect, or things working out exactly as planned is an impossibly heavy burden to carry Quotes mentioned in this episode: “Be serious about the life you want to live, but don’t take yourself so seriously.” - Barb Schmidt "Notice how close perfection is to despair.” - Reverend Maurice Boyd  “Your brain is like a super-computer, and your self-talk is the program it will run. Speak and behave what you want into existence.” - Jim Kwik Also, mentioned in this episode: What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen, by Kate Fagan Jim Kwik  Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.  You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life. Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice.  Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here! This episode is sponsored by Armoire, BetterHelp, Factor, Lumen, and Sunbasket. Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month.  BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.  Factor’s fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month. Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase.  Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.armoire.style * Check out BetterHelp and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST * Check out ByHeart and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: byheart.com * Check out Factor: factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 * Check out Lumen: lumen.me/BARBKNOWSBEST * Check out Sunbasket: sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBEST Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    59 min
  3. Ep. 134 - STOP Being So Hard on Yourself

    SEP 10

    Ep. 134 - STOP Being So Hard on Yourself

    This week, Barb and Michelle are acknowledging a common problem many of us have—being too hard on ourselves. If you’re someone who feels like you’re always the problem and at fault, then this episode is for you. They’re breaking down our inner-critic and discussing new insights on how to start developing a trusting, loving relationship with ourselves. In this episode, Barb and Michelle discuss: Giving yourself grace through the challenges and difficult moments of lifeLetting go of the burden of carrying all the problems and issues going onReleasing the need to fix everything, and allowing yourself to make mistakes and be humanLearning and rewiring our mentality to treat yourself like you would treat a loved one Quotes mentioned in this episode: “When you’re faithful to your practice, your practice will be faithful to you.” - James Finely Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.  You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life. Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice.  Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here! This episode is sponsored by Armoire, BetterHelp, Factor, Lumen, and Sunbasket. Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month.  BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.  Factor’s fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month. Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase.  Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.armoire.style * Check out BetterHelp and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST * Check out ByHeart and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: byheart.com * Check out Factor: factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 * Check out Lumen: lumen.me/BARBKNOWSBEST * Check out Sunbasket: sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBEST Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    58 min
  4. Ep. 133 - Untangling Our Thoughts in the Midst of Chaos

    SEP 3

    Ep. 133 - Untangling Our Thoughts in the Midst of Chaos

    This week, Barb and Michelle share how an unfortunate accident led to Barb being forced to slow down physically and mentally. This incident reminded Barb of the importance of being intentional and mindful in thought and action. It can feel impossible to consider moving at a slower pace, the thoughts in the mind are always racing, and the responsibilities are endless. In this episode, they discuss the key to being present in a fast-paced world and how to mindfully interrupt our constant stream of thoughts. In this episode, Barb and Michelle discuss: Cultivating acceptance rather than seeking to escape reality Getting out of the rabbit-hole of worrying and fearful thoughts and storytellingViewing the mind as our greatest companion in life, helping us to become our own best friend Quotes mentioned in this episode: “Our mind, with its incessant stream of thoughts, memories, opinions, hopes, and fears is our constant companion from which we cannot escape even in our dreams, so it makes sense to cultivate a worthy travel companion for our journey.” - Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo “May I meet this moment fully, may I meet it as a friend.” - Sylvia Boorstein The moments of our daily life may appear commonplace, but they carry enormous significance. When we look upon every moment as sacred, a new energy flows into our lives.” - Vinoba Bhave “I can tell my hand what to do and it obeys, why can’t I do the same with my mind?” - Saint Augustine Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.  You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life. Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice.  Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here! This episode is sponsored by Armoire, BetterHelp, ByHeart, Factor, Lumen, Mint Mobile, and Sunbasket. Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month.  BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.  ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Their mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. Redeem your welcome offer at ByHeart.com/Podcast with code BARBKNOWSBEST for a limited time. Additional terms and conditions apply. Factor’s fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month. Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase.  Mint Mobile is premium wireless for $15 a month. All plans come with high-speed data and unlimited talk and text delivered on the nation’s largest 5G network. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to mintmobile.com/barbknowsbest. Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliverie

    57 min
  5. Ep. 132 - Anger as Your Ally

    AUG 27

    Ep. 132 - Anger as Your Ally

    This week, Barb and Michelle are talking about an emotion many of us avoid and express poorly—anger. Barb shares her personal experience with avoiding anger throughout her life and her journey with moving through this difficult emotion. They share insights they learned from a somatic healer along with ways to express, acknowledge, and feel your anger. In this episode, they talk about: Acknowledging and feeling your anger is key to moving through itTransforming your anger into compassion, but still not bypassing those difficult emotionsHaving the courage to set a boundary and communicate in the difficult moment instead of holding onto anger, stress, or negative emotions Quotes mentioned in this episode: “Where there is anger there is always pain underneath.” - Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now “Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.” - St. Augustine “Vulnerability is about sharing our feelings and our experiences with people who have earned the right to hear them. Being vulnerable and open is mutual and an integral part of the trust-building process. Because sharing appropriately, with boundaries, means sharing with people whom we’ve developed relationships that can bear the weight of our story. The result of this mutually respectful vulnerability is increased connection, trust, and engagement." - Brene Brown, Daring Greatly “It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” - George Elliot Also mentioned in this episode: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk Catalina Ureta, Somatic Healer Somatic Healing in the Age of Trauma: The Points Holding ProcessTM (PHP) and 30 Self-Help Exercises for the Nervous System and Vagus Nerve by Catalina Ureta Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life. Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice.  Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here! This episode is sponsored by Armoire, BetterHelp, ByHeart, Lumen, Mint Mobile, and Sunbasket. Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month.  BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.  ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Their mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. Redeem your welcome offer at ByHeart.com/Podcast with code BARBKNOWSBEST for a limited time. Additional terms and conditions apply. Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase.  Mint Mobile is premium wireless for $15 a month. All plans come with high-speed data and unlimited talk and text delivered on the nation’s largest 5G network. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to mintmobile.com/barbknowsbest. Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads,

    1h 0m
  6. Ep. 131 - Manipulation Tactic #2: Love Bombing

    AUG 20

    Ep. 131 - Manipulation Tactic #2: Love Bombing

    This week, Barb and Michelle are continuing the manipulation series with this manipulation tactic that is disguised as charm and affection—love bombing. Love bombing is when someone is too loving in the beginning of a relationship before they’ve earned your trust. They share their personal stories and insight on this tricky tactic. In this episode, they talk about: Recognizing and dealing with love bombers and manipulative, charming peopleHow love bombing can show up in romantic relationships, friendships, and in the workplaceTaking caution when someone is overly affectionate or charmingGetting in touch with your feelings and non-negotiables to protect yourself against manipulators Quotes mentioned in this episode: “Vulnerability is about sharing our feelings and our experiences with people who have earned the right to hear them. Being vulnerable and open is mutual and an integral part of the trust-building process. Because sharing appropriately, with boundaries, means sharing with people whom we’ve developed relationships that can bear the weight of our story. The result of this mutually respectful vulnerability is increased connection, trust, and engagement." - Brene Brown, Daring Greatly "We’ve got to really share our stories and our hard stuff with people who have, over time, really done those small things that have helped us believe that they’re worth our story." - Brene Brown, Anatomy of Trust  Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice.  Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here! This episode is sponsored by Armoire, BetterHelp, ByHeart, Lumen, Mint Mobile, and Sunbasket. Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month.  BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.  ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Their mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. Redeem your welcome offer at ByHeart.com/Podcast with code BARBKNOWSBEST for a limited time. Additional terms and conditions apply. Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase.  Mint Mobile is premium wireless for $15 a month. All plans come with high-speed data and unlimited talk and text delivered on the nation’s largest 5G network. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to mintmobile.com/barbknowsbest. Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.armoire.style * Check out BetterHelp and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST * Check out ByHeart and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: byheart.com * Check out Factor: factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 * Check out Lumen: lumen.me/BARBKNOWSBEST * C

    44 min
  7. Ep. 130 - Manipulation Tactic #1: Gaslighting

    AUG 13

    Ep. 130 - Manipulation Tactic #1: Gaslighting

    This week, Barb and Michelle are continuing the manipulation series by tackling this tough and common manipulation tactic: Gaslighting. They’re sharing examples from their personal lives on how gaslighting can present itself along with tips to take your power back. In this episode, they talk about: Awareness is the key to recognizing gaslightingGaslighting is a sneaky, disorienting, and gradual form of abuseGaslighters sow doubt and erode your own trust in yourselfHow to take back your power and instill a new sense of confidence in yourself Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice.  Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here! This episode is sponsored by Armoire, BetterHelp, ByHeart, Lumen, Mint Mobile, and Sunbasket. Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month.  BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.  ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Their mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. Redeem your welcome offer at ByHeart.com/Podcast with code BARBKNOWSBEST for a limited time. Additional terms and conditions apply. Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase.  Mint Mobile is premium wireless for $15 a month. All plans come with high-speed data and unlimited talk and text delivered on the nation’s largest 5G network. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to mintmobile.com/barbknowsbest. Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.armoire.style * Check out BetterHelp and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST * Check out ByHeart and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: byheart.com * Check out Factor: factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 * Check out Lumen: lumen.me/BARBKNOWSBEST * Check out Sunbasket: sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBEST Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 4m
  8. Ep. 129 - The Roots of Manipulation

    AUG 6

    Ep. 129 - The Roots of Manipulation

    This week, Barb and Michelle are introducing a new series on manipulation, and in this episode they identify some common behaviors and techniques manipulators use. They share their personal stories from past romantic relationships and offer some insights on the roots of manipulation. In this episode, they talk about: Identifying what manipulation can look likeManipulators victimizing themselves and flipping the script on youManipulation is a spectrum; sometimes people mean wellManipulators are very emotionally intelligent and can pin-point your weakness to use against you Also mentioned in this episode: Nedra Tawwab Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice.  Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here! This episode is sponsored by Armoire, BetterHelp, ByHeart, Lumen, and Mint Mobile. Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month.  BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.  ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Their mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. Redeem your welcome offer at ByHeart.com/Podcast with code BARBKNOWSBEST for a limited time. Additional terms and conditions apply. Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase.  Mint Mobile is premium wireless for $15 a month. All plans come with high-speed data and unlimited talk and text delivered on the nation’s largest 5G network. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to mintmobile.com/barbknowsbest. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.armoire.style * Check out BetterHelp and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST * Check out ByHeart and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: byheart.com * Check out Factor: factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 * Check out Lumen: lumen.me/BARBKNOWSBEST * Check out Sunbasket: sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBEST Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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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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  • Creator
    Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022, Michelle Maros LLC, All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Barb Knows Best

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