Pretty Over Perfect

Jessica and Michelle
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Pretty Over Perfect

Perfection is an illusion sold to us a thousand ways a day. Join best friends, Jessica and Michelle, as they discover the beauty in the messiness of real life and find joy in the every day by embracing simplicity, creativity and a little sparkle.

  1. 17 HR. AGO

    Compassionate, Competent, Confident Parenting

    On today's episode we propose an expansion on the best ideas of gentle parenting, but with the addition of some power for parents - moving past imposter syndrome so prevalent in our generation to compassionate, competent and confident parenting.

    55 min

  2. NOV 5

    The Hygge Manifesto: Rerun

    We are re-airing this fan favorite episode all about the hyggely lifestyle: leaning into all things cozy, warm and intimate in this otherwise cold and crummy time of year. This episode is based on the book The Little Book of Hygge (which makes a great holiday gift, IMHO) and covers the ten tenets of hygge: atmosphere, presence, pleasure, equality, gratitude, harmony, comfort, truce, togetherness and shelter. Enjoy!

    53 min

  3. OCT 21

    Bringing Back the Play-Based Childhood and Why We’re Passionate About Limiting Screen Time for Our Kids

    The play-based childhood, essential to thriving in adulthood, has been on a rapid decline in the past few decades, priming the way for a phone-based childhood. We discuss the reasons we as parents feel we have to overprotect kids and how to talk ourselves through that in order to bring back a real childhood for our kids: real connections, real play, real experiences and real goodness. We are not zero-screens families, but rather value giving our children the experiences they need over simulat...

    1h 25m

  4. OCT 7

    Seven Instant Mood Boosts - No Purchase Required

    Today we've got seven ways to make your day better, and the science behind why they work. In our busy lives it can be easy to forget to make time to do the things that will actually make us feel alive, and happy about it - connecting with our communities, getting a breath of fresh air, creating, problem solving, and making room for serendipity.

    1h 3m

  5. SEP 23

    A Life of Abundance: Interview with Marcela on Luxuriating in Life’s Multiplicities

    Today Michelle interviews her friend, Marcela, a teacher on special assignment who is also pursuing her doctorate in education while raising her two young girls and juggling family life with grace alongside her husband. She shares her unique experience on raising a multi-lingual and multi-cultural family all while claiming a life of abundance and every day luxury for herself. She offers a great perspective on co-parenting while both parents work full-time, as well as insights on how she feeds...

    59 min

  6. SEP 9

    Set Your Watches: It's Back-To-School with Synced Schedules and Streamlined Systems

    After the first few weeks of a new school year shake out, we have the opportunity to sync up our schedules and iron out any wrinkles in our systems for a smooth school year. Whether you've got pre-k or high school students, we're bringing our best tips for calendar maintenance, meal prep, after-school activities and more. Plus, when to acknowledge it's too much and how to let go, so you can actually enjoy and embrace the chaos of this time of life.

    1h 7m

  7. AUG 26

    Creating a Signature Style

    Creating a signature style is a great way to show off your personality and passions before even speaking. Let’s dive into assessing and determining a personal, timeless style by first going through the building blocks we already own, then adding accessories and defining our style!

    1h 18m

  8. AUG 5

    Personal Branding: Determining Purpose, Values, and Where to Spend our Energy

    “Find out who you are, and do it on purpose.” We’re taking Dolly Parton’s words to heart and determining the first part of our personal brand - which develops over time to help inform us as to where and how to spend our limited time and energy. We’re diving into questions like:“What is your purpose and your passions (long term and short term).”“What are you known for?” “What do you want to be known for?”“How are your spending your time lately?”“What are you up to/listening to/ interested in/ ...

    57 min
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Perfection is an illusion sold to us a thousand ways a day. Join best friends, Jessica and Michelle, as they discover the beauty in the messiness of real life and find joy in the every day by embracing simplicity, creativity and a little sparkle.

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  • Creator
    Jessica and Michelle
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Pretty Over Perfect
  • Show Website
    Pretty Over Perfect

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