Don't Be a Miserable Cow

Lisa Marshall
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Don't Be a Miserable Cow shares practical tools and deeply personal insights that empower people to take control and improve their lives with intentionality and presence. Lisa and her guests explore captivating topics like gratitude, boundaries, self-care, relationships, persistence, and finding joy in everyday life, all through the power of choice, by choosing peace and joy again and again.

  1. 1d ago

    The Relationship Rules We Take Very Seriously

    We just got married… but we’re still dating. In this episode, Jonathan joins me for a very personal conversation about one of the things we want to protect most in our marriage: intentional time together. We talk about why date night matters to us, why we actually put it on the calendar, and why a great date doesn’t have to involve an expensive restaurant, or cost anything at all. Sometimes it’s dinner out. Sometimes it’s a walk, a drive in the little truck, sitting by the firepit, listening to music, or staying home together. The point isn’t where we go. The expense is optional. The intention isn’t. We also talk about getting out of the sweatpants and making an effort for each other, putting our phones away, lingering instead of rushing, and why some of our favorite conversations happen on the couch after we get home. We dig into our different love languages, the importance of being both interesting and interested, and why I don’t just want to know Jonathan, I want to keep getting to know him. And date night isn’t the only time we protect. We share details about our 6:00 boundary Because two independent people can have full lives of their own and still choose, over and over again, to reconnect. We also get into the bigger question: What happens when couples stop being intentional? When does partnership start feeling more like schedules, chores and roommates than two people who actually chose each other? Marriage may have changed our relationship status. It didn’t change our desire to date each other. If you’ve been with someone for six months, six years or thirty years, maybe the question isn’t, “When was our last date?” Maybe it’s: Are we still choosing each other? ——— Don't Be a Miserable Cow shares practical tools and deeply personal insights that empower people to take control and improve their lives with intentionality and presence. Lisa and her guests explore captivating topics like gratitude, boundaries, self-care, relationships, persistence, and finding joy in everyday life, all through the power of choice, by choosing peace and joy again and again. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation like this. http://joywithlisa.comhttps://www.instagram.com/find_joy_no_regretshttps://www.facebook.com/share/1Ha53wjaKc/

  2. Oct 7

    The Grief No One Sees, and the Joy That Remains: Alzheimer’s caregiving | Tonya Maurer

    What happens when your mom no longer knows who you are, but you’re still the one showing up, loving her, caring for her, and finding reasons to laugh together? In this deeply honest conversation, Tonya Maurer shares what it really looks like to care for her mom, Ginny, through Alzheimer’s, from the exhaustion, guilt, difficult decisions and grief to the funny, beautiful, completely unexpected moments of joy that still remain. We talk about the terrifying night Ginny wandered, the difficult transition to memory care, a recent hospitalization and bringing her home again, and Tonya’s decision to welcome the support of hospice. We also talk about something caregivers don’t hear enough: acceptance. What happens when we stop asking, “Why is this happening to us?” and stop fighting a reality we cannot change? Can accepting what is actually create more peace, and allow us to be more present for the person who is still here? Tonya shares the moments Alzheimer’s has not taken: gardening, laughter, games, a pool-noodle sword fight, a puzzle completed entirely Ginny’s own way, and those moments when being her daughter and caregiver feels like a gift. We also discuss: • The grief of losing pieces of someone who is still here • What caregiving really asks of a family • Knowing when care needs to change • What hospice support can actually look like • Radical acceptance and finding peace • What friends can do to truly support a caregiver • Why “Let me know if you need anything” often isn’t enough • Finding community and asking for help • How grief and joy can exist at exactly the same time If you are caring for someone you love, or know someone who is, this conversation is for you. You are allowed to acknowledge how hard this is and still notice what is beautiful. Subscribe for more honest conversations about choice, gratitude, boundaries, caregiving, resilience, brain health and finding joy, even when life doesn’t go according to plan. 🧡 Don’t Be a Miserable Cow Choose peace. Choose joy. And don’t be a miserable cow. If this conversation resonates with you, please like, comment, and subscribe. And share it with someone who needs to hear that a diagnosis is not the whole story. #Alzheimer #caregiving #radicalacceptance #grief #hospice #joy #noregrets #dontbeamiserablecow

  3. Sep 23

    The Bionic Ballerina: Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion & Refusing to Be Limited

    Meredith Montana was diagnosed with severe scoliosis as a child, spent years trying to avoid major surgery, and ultimately underwent a 15-level spinal fusion with 24 screws and two rods. And then she kept dancing.Known as The Bionic Ballerina, Meredith went on to become a professional dancer and model, perform with Cher, walk New York Fashion Week, and build a career many once feared her spine would make impossible. In this episode of Don’t Be a Miserable Cow, Meredith and I talk about what scoliosis actually is, growing up in a brace, being told her body might limit her future, the decision to undergo spinal fusion, the reality of recovery, and what it took to trust her body again. We also talk about why she created The Bionic Project and BioniCon, communities designed to give adults living with scoliosis and spinal fusion the connection, education, and support she wished she had growing up. This conversation is about so much more than scoliosis.It’s about identity, body image, acceptance, resilience, community and refusing to let a diagnosis decide what’s possible. If this conversation resonates with you, please like, comment, and subscribe. And share it with someone who needs to hear that a diagnosis is not the whole story. thebionicproject.com @bionic_ballerina @the_bionicproject ———Don't Be a Miserable Cow shares practical tools and deeply personal insights that empower people to take control and improve their lives with intentionality and presence. Lisa and her guests explore captivating topics like gratitude, boundaries, self-care, relationships, persistence, and finding joy in everyday life, all through the power of choice, by choosing peace and joy again and again.Subscribe so you never miss a conversation like this.http://joywithlisa.comhttps://www.instagram.com/find_joy_no_regretshttps://www.facebook.com/share/1Ha53wjaKc/

  4. Sep 9

    Alzheimer's Has Changed: Research, Treatment & Hope

    For years, Alzheimer's has felt overwhelming, frightening, and hopeless for so many families. But the landscape is changing—and faster than many people realize. In this episode, I sit down with Kristen Cusato, Senior Director of Field Marketing and Communications for the Northeast Territory of the Alzheimer's Association and a New England Research Champion, to talk about what's happening in Alzheimer's research, treatment, and care.We discuss: • The Alzheimer's Association's resources and 24/7 Helpline • The Top 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's • When to talk to your doctor • Current treatment options and who may benefit • Why some families choose not to pursue treatment • The most promising areas of Alzheimer's research • Why experts are finally feeling hopeful about the future If Alzheimer's has touched your family—or if you're concerned about brain health—this conversation offers practical information, perspective, and something we haven't had enough of for a long time: hope.If this conversation resonates with you, please like, comment, and subscribe. And share it with someone who needs to hear that a diagnosis is not the whole story. ———Don't Be a Miserable Cow shares practical tools and deeply personal insights that empower people to take control and improve their lives with intentionality and presence. Lisa and her guests explore captivating topics like gratitude, boundaries, self-care, relationships, persistence, and finding joy in everyday life, all through the power of choice, by choosing peace and joy again and again.Subscribe so you never miss a conversation like this.http://joywithlisa.comhttps://www.instagram.com/find_joy_no_regretshttps://www.facebook.com/share/1Ha53wjaKc/

  5. Aug 26

    Do It Scared: Closing the Gap Between Intention and Action

    Have you ever wanted to try something, speak up, take a risk, or chase a dream... but fear got in the way? In this episode, I'm joined by Natalie O'Brien, former roller derby athlete, hockey player, an artist, teacher, and someone who knows what it feels like to be terrified and do it anyway. Natalie shares her journey from being painfully shy as a child to intentionally stepping outside her comfort zone as an adult. We talk about the gap between intention and action, why waiting for confidence rarely works, and what actually happens once you take that first brave step. Along the way, we explore roller derby, ice hockey, parenting, and the quiet ways courage can ripple through a family. If you've been waiting to feel ready before trying something new, this conversation might be the nudge you need. If this conversation resonates with you, please like, comment, and subscribe. And share it with someone who needs to hear that a diagnosis is not the whole story.- ---- Don't Be a Miserable Cow shares practical tools and deeply personal insights that empower people to take control and improve their lives with intentionality and presence. Lisa and her guests explore captivating topics like gratitude, boundaries, self-care, relationships, persistence, and finding joy in everyday life, all through the power of choice, by choosing peace and joy again and again. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation like this. http://joywithlisa.com https://www.instagram.com/find_joy_no_regrets https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ha53wjaKc/

  6. Aug 5

    Facing the Future with Alzheimer’s | Sean Terwilliger, Part 2

    What happens when a test result makes the future of Alzheimer’s feel suddenly more real?In Part 2 of my conversation with Sean Terwilliger, Sean reveals the surprising results of a blood test—and what those results may mean for his treatment and his future.He speaks candidly about what frightens him most, how his wife Wendy is coping with the devastating impact of the disease, and the heartbreak of knowing she will miss parts of him before he is physically gone.Sean also shares why maintaining control matters so deeply to him—including his desire to have a say in the timing and circumstances at the end of his life.This is an honest and deeply personal conversation about fear, love, dignity, autonomy, and facing an uncertain future without looking away.If this conversation resonates with you, please like, comment, and subscribe. And share it with someone who needs to hear this side of living with Alzheimer’s disease.------Sean's Book: http://alzfiredup.com/The ALZBlog: www.alzblog.net / alzblog@outlook.comALZ Fired Up! www.alzfiredup.com / alzfiredup@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.terwilliger/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/terwilligersean/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/seanterwilliger.bsky.socialYoutube: www.youtube.com/@AlzFiredUp———Don't Be a Miserable Cow shares practical tools and deeply personal insights that empower people to take control and improve their lives with intentionality and presence. Lisa and her guests explore captivating topics like gratitude, boundaries, self-care, relationships, persistence, and finding joy in everyday life, all through the power of choice, by choosing peace and joy again and again.Subscribe so you never miss a conversation like this.http://joywithlisa.comhttps://www.instagram.com/find_joy_no_regretshttps://www.facebook.com/share/1Ha53wjaKc/

  7. Jul 22

    Choosing Purpose After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

    What does it mean to live with Alzheimer’s while still being fully yourself?In this episode, I sit down with Sean Terwilliger, who was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s and has chosen to meet this diagnosis with honesty, humor, advocacy, and purpose.We talk about the first signs, the long road to diagnosis, broken systems, fear, treatment, family, writing, and what it means to hold onto your identity when life changes in ways you never expected.Sean also shares how writing, advocacy, and the love of his family — especially his wife Wendy and son Jonas — have helped him keep moving forward.This is a conversation about Alzheimer’s, but even more than that, it’s about love, identity, courage, and the power of staying fully present in your own life.------Sean's Book: http://alzfiredup.com/The ALZBlog: www.alzblog.net / alzblog@outlook.comALZ Fired Up! www.alzfiredup.com / alzfiredup@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.terwilliger/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/terwilligersean/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/seanterwilliger.bsky.social———Don't Be a Miserable Cow shares practical tools and deeply personal insights that empower people to take control and improve their lives with intentionality and presence. Lisa and her guests explore captivating topics like gratitude, boundaries, self-care, relationships, persistence, and finding joy in everyday life, all through the power of choice, by choosing peace and joy again and again.Subscribe so you never miss a conversation like this.http://joywithlisa.comhttps://www.instagram.com/find_joy_no_regretshttps://www.facebook.com/share/1Ha53wjaKc/

  8. Jul 8

    Bullying, Exclusion, and the Shame Kids Carry

    In this episode, we’re talking about bullying, exclusion, and the quiet shame so many kids carry when they feel left out, misunderstood, or made to believe something is wrong with them.My guest, Abby Rancourt, recently earned her master’s degree in social work after a lifetime of experiences that shaped her compassion and purpose. Growing up with ADHD, Abby often felt misunderstood, excluded, and unsupported by both classmates and adults. Now, she wants to help kids who are carrying the pain, confusion, and emotions that come with bullying.We talk about what bullying feels like from the inside, why kids often stay silent, what children need from safe adults, and how healing can help us stop shrinking from old wounds.This conversation is for kids who feel alone, parents who want to listen better, teachers who want to do better, and adults who may still be carrying shame that was never theirs to carry. Because no one should have to shrink because of someone else’s cruelty.———Don't Be a Miserable Cow shares practical tools and deeply personal insights that empower people to take control and improve their lives with intentionality and presence. Lisa and her guests explore captivating topics like gratitude, boundaries, self-care, relationships, persistence, and finding joy in everyday life, all through the power of choice, by choosing peace and joy again and again.Subscribe so you never miss a conversation like this.http://joywithlisa.comhttps://www.instagram.com/find_joy_no_regretshttps://www.facebook.com/share/1Ha53wjaKc/

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Don't Be a Miserable Cow shares practical tools and deeply personal insights that empower people to take control and improve their lives with intentionality and presence. Lisa and her guests explore captivating topics like gratitude, boundaries, self-care, relationships, persistence, and finding joy in everyday life, all through the power of choice, by choosing peace and joy again and again.

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  • Creator
    Lisa Marshall
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lisa Marshall
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