Put it in a bubble

Marilyn Barker
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Put it in a Bubble is more than a podcast, it’s a reminder that you don’t have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. Each week, host Marilyn Barker shares stories, practical tools, and mindful strategies to help you release stress, reset your mind, and create space for what truly matters. Life today is noisy and overwhelming. Between work deadlines, family responsibilities, and the endless scroll of news and social media, it can feel impossible to find Focus. That’s where the “bubble” comes in: a simple but powerful practice of gathering up negativity, worry, or fear, and letting it drift away. Every episode offers encouragement, relatable insights, and easy-to-use techniques you can apply in everyday moments, whether it’s calming anxiety before bed, finding balance after a tough day, or learning to say no to what drains your energy. If you’re ready to let go of stress, discover practical ways to find calm, and embrace a more intentional life, this podcast is for you. Together, we’ll build a community that chooses calm and focus over chaos, one bubble at a time.

  1. 3d ago

    When We Lose Someone We Love

    Losing someone we love is one of the hardest things we will ever go through. And yet so often we find ourselves surrounded by well-meaning words that though they come from a good place do not always make our hearts hurt less. In this episode Marilyn gets personal about a recent loss and opens up an honest conversation about grief, resilience, and what it really means to honor the people we have lost. This episode is not about moving on. It is about moving forward. With them still in our hearts, their stories still on our lips, and their legacy still alive in the way we choose to live every single day. Whether you are in the middle of grief right now or you are carrying a loss from years ago that still visits you sometimes, this episode meets us right where we are. No timeline. No right way. Just an honest conversation about love, loss, and the courage it takes to keep going. In this episode: Why the things people say to comfort us do not always make the pain smaller and why that is okay to acknowledgeHow loss hits each of us differently and why there is no right way to grieveWhy staying silent about the people, we have lost is a disservice to them and to usWhat resilience after loss actually looks likeHow honoring their legacy and building our own go hand in handHow to use the bubble method in the overwhelming moments of griefFive practical coping tools for carrying loss a little more gently This week's takeaway: Do not stop thinking about them. Do not stop talking about them. And do not stop living your best life. Because living fully is the greatest tribute we can give to the people we have loved and lost. If you are struggling Grief can be heavy and you do not have to carry it alone. Please reach out to someone you trust. And if you are in crisis or feeling unsafe please reach out for help right away. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 anytime day or night. Free confidential support is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Connect with Marilyn: www.MarilynBarker.com In Loving Memory of Martha Ann Brown 1939-2026 #PutItInABubble #MentalHealth #Grief #GriefSupport #YouAreNotAlone #HonorTheirLegacy #Resilience #KeepGoingKeepGrowing #LossAndLove #MentalWellness #TalkAboutThem #HealingJourney #LiveYourBestLife #TheirLegacyLivesOn #988

    20 min

  2. May 20

    One Small Shift

    Have you ever felt like real change was out of reach because you did not know where to start or everything just felt too overwhelming to tackle? In this episode Marilyn talks about why we do not need a big dramatic overhaul to start moving forward. We just need one small shift. Through personal experience and real life examples Marilyn walks us through why trying to change everything at once is one of the biggest reasons we give up, and how one small quiet change done consistently can make a bigger difference than we ever expected. This episode is a reminder that progress does not always look like progress while it is happening, and that is okay. Whether we are navigating a hard relationship, pushing through a tough emotional season, or just trying to break a negative pattern, this episode meets us right where we are and gives us something real and simple to hold onto. In this episode: Why trying to change everything at once sets us up to quitHow one small shift in a relationship can change the whole dynamicWhat consistent small changes look like during a hard emotional seasonWhy we need to stop keeping score on ourselvesHow to use the bubble method when the pressure to fix everything feels like too muchA simple practical exercise we can start using this week This week's small shift: When we feel ourselves going negative, stop, breathe, count to ten, and find one positive thing to focus on. Simple, immediate, and it works. If you are struggling: You are not alone and you do not have to face this by yourself. If you are in crisis or feeling unsafe please reach out for help right away. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 anytime day or night. Free confidential support is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Connect with Marilyn: www.MarilynBarker.com #PutItInABubble #MentalHealth #OneSmallShift #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #YouAreNotAlone #MentalWellness #SelfCare #ProgressNotPerfection #LetItGo #EmotionalHealth #SmallStepsBigChange #GrowthMindset #BePatientWithYourself #BlowItAway

    17 min

  3. May 13

    The Weight Nobody Sees

    Have you ever felt exhausted in a way that you just cannot explain? Like you are holding everything together on the outside but quietly falling apart on the inside? In this episode Marilyn gets real about the invisible weight so many of us carry every single day, the kind that does not show up on your face or in your words but is very real just the same. Through honest personal reflection and relatable examples, Marilyn walks through what this invisible weight actually looks like, why we keep carrying it alone, and how to start giving yourself a little breathing room even when the weight does not go away completely. She also shares five simple coping tools you can reach for on the hard days, because sometimes you just need something practical to hold onto. This is not an episode about having it all figured out. It is an episode for anyone who is tired of pretending they are okay when they are not. And it is a reminder that you do not have to keep carrying it alone. In this episode: What the invisible weight actually feels like from the insideTwo real life examples of how this shows up for different peopleWhy we hide our struggles even when the weight is too heavy to carry aloneHow to use the bubble method when the weight feels overwhelmingFive simple coping tools for hard days including journaling, meditation, breathing, the bubble method, and grounding If you are struggling: You are not alone and you do not have to face this by yourself. If you are in crisis or feeling unsafe please reach out for help right away. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 anytime, day or night. Free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Connect with Marilyn: www.MarilynBarker.com #PutItInABubble #MentalHealth #InvisibleStruggle #YouAreNotAlone #MentalWellness #CopingSkills #AnxietySupport #DepressionAwareness #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #SelfCare #LetItGo #GrowthMindset #EmotionalHealth #988

    18 min

  4. May 6

    You Know Better. So Why Is It Still Hard?

    Have you ever had a gut feeling about something, ignored it, and then watched it play out exactly the way you feared? You are not alone. In this episode, Marilyn gets real about the gap between what we know and what we actually do, and why that gap does not make you broken or weak. It just makes you human. Through personal stories and real-life examples, Marilyn walks through why we override our own instincts, what it costs us when we do, and how to start rebuilding trust with yourself one moment at a time. If you have ever beaten yourself up for not listening to what you already knew, this episode is for you. This is Season 4 of Put It in a Bubble, and we are going deeper this season. Not just talking about mindset, but what it actually looks like to live it out every single day. In this episode: Why knowing better does not always mean doing betterThe real reason our brain overrides our gutPersonal stories that show how this shows up in everyday lifeHow to use the bubble method in that critical moment of decisionWhy beating yourself up is not the answer, and what to do instead Connect with Marilyn: www.MarilynBarker.com Hashtags: #PutItInABubble #MentalHealth #TrustYourGut #MindsetShift #SelfAwareness #YouKnowBetter #MentalWellness #LetItGo #PersonalGrowth #PodcastCommunity #BlowItAway #MindOverMatter #SelfTrust #EmotionalHealth #GrowthMindset

    14 min

  5. Apr 29

    The Bubble Reset

    As this season comes to a close, it’s time to pause, reflect, and reset. In this special episode of Put It in a Bubble, we step away from the usual pace and create space to look back on what you’ve experienced—and gently release what you’ve been carrying. Throughout this season, we’ve explored overwhelm, pressure, boundaries, mindset, rest, and letting go. And while each episode offered something different, they all lead to this moment. A reset. This episode guides you through a simple but powerful process of noticing what feels heavy, letting it go, and choosing what you want to carry forward. Because you don’t need to have everything figured out to move forward. You just need a moment of awareness… and the willingness to begin again. In This Episode We Talk About• Reflecting on your growth throughout the season • Recognizing what you’ve been carrying emotionally • Letting go of pressure, expectations, and mental weight • Creating space for clarity and calm • Choosing what you want to carry forward • Resetting without pressure or perfection A Gentle ResetThis episode includes a guided moment to: • Pause and breathe • Notice what feels heavy • Visualize releasing it • Create space for something new This is your moment to slow down and reconnect with yourself. Reflection Questions• What has shifted for me during this season? • What am I still carrying that feels heavy? • What am I ready to release? • What do I want to carry forward into what’s next? Final ThoughtYou don’t have to carry everything. You don’t have to have everything figured out. You are allowed to pause… reset… and begin again. If you’re ready to go deeper, the Put It in a Bubble book and workbook are available, and a guided course experience will be launching May 1st. When life feels heavy, when your mind feels full, when you need a moment to reset… Put it in a bubble. 🫧

    10 min

  6. Apr 22

    Letting Go of What You Carry

    Sometimes the weight we feel isn’t from what’s happening right now—it’s from everything we’ve been holding onto. In this episode of Put It in a Bubble, we explore what it means to let go of what you carry—the expectations, pressure, past experiences, and thoughts that quietly build over time. Holding onto everything can feel normal, but over time it becomes heavy. The truth is, just because you’ve been carrying something for a long time doesn’t mean you’re meant to carry it forever. This episode gently walks you through recognizing what you’re holding, understanding why it’s hard to release, and learning how to let go without pressure or guilt. Because letting go isn’t about forgetting—it’s about creating space for something lighter. In This Episode We Talk About• The hidden weight of expectations, pressure, and past experiences • Why holding everything in becomes exhausting over time • The belief that we have to handle everything alone • What letting go really means (and what it doesn’t mean) • How releasing emotional weight creates space for growth • Why letting go is a practice—not a one-time decision What You Might Be Carrying• Pressure to be or do more • Expectations about how life “should” look • Past situations that still feel unresolved • Negative thoughts or beliefs that aren’t even yours Awareness is the first step to release. Gentle Ways to Begin Letting Go• Pause and notice what feels heavy • Ask yourself: “Do I need to carry this today?” • Share what you’re feeling instead of holding it in • Allow yourself to release things little by little Letting go doesn’t have to be dramatic—it can be quiet and intentional. Reflection Questions• What am I carrying right now that feels heavy? • Is this something I need to keep holding onto? • What would it feel like to release even part of it? • Where can I allow support instead of doing everything alone? Final ThoughtYou don’t have to carry everything. And you don’t have to carry it alone. When the weight builds, when your thoughts feel full, when everything feels heavy… Put it in a bubble. 🫧

    16 min

  7. Apr 15

    Rest Is Not a Reward

    In a world that constantly encourages us to do more, be more, and keep going, rest can start to feel like something we have to earn. In this episode of Put It in a Bubble, we challenge that belief and explore a powerful shift: rest is not a reward-it’s a requirement. When we tie rest to productivity, we create a cycle of pressure, exhaustion, and burnout. But when we begin to see rest as part of the process, everything changes. You’ll learn why rest feels so uncomfortable for many people, how the “productivity trap” keeps us stuck, and how allowing yourself to pause can actually help you move forward more effectively. If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, or like you can’t slow down, this episode is your reminder that rest is not something you have to earn-it’s something you need. Reflection Questions• Do I feel like I have to earn my rest? • Where in my life am I pushing past exhaustion? • What would it look like to allow myself to pause today? • How would my life feel if I saw rest as part of progress? Final ThoughtRest is not something you earn after you’ve done enough. It’s something you need so you can continue. When the pressure builds, when exhaustion sets in, when your mind won’t slow down… Put it in a bubble. 🫧

    12 min

  8. Mar 25

    Your Inner Voice Matters

    The voice you hear most is your own and it has more influence over your life than you may realize. In this episode of Put It in a Bubble, we explore the power of your inner voice and how the way you speak to yourself shapes your confidence, decisions, and growth. Negative self-talk can keep you stuck in doubt, hesitation, and fear. But when you begin to shift your inner dialogue, even slightly you create space for confidence, resilience, and forward movement. This episode breaks down the difference between negative and supportive self-talk, how your inner voice is formed, and simple ways to begin reshaping it in your everyday life. Because the goal isn’t perfection—it’s learning how to speak to yourself in a way that helps you grow. In This Episode We Talk About• How your inner voice shapes your daily experiences • The difference between negative and supportive self-talk • Why negative thoughts feel stronger and more automatic • How small shifts in language can change your mindset • The power of adding the word “yet” • Using affirmations in simple, real-life ways negative self talk positive self talk inner voice mindset how to stop self doubt mindset and motivation self talk awareness build confidence mindset personal growth podcast affirmations daily put it in a bubble podcast

    12 min
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Put it in a Bubble is more than a podcast, it’s a reminder that you don’t have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. Each week, host Marilyn Barker shares stories, practical tools, and mindful strategies to help you release stress, reset your mind, and create space for what truly matters. Life today is noisy and overwhelming. Between work deadlines, family responsibilities, and the endless scroll of news and social media, it can feel impossible to find Focus. That’s where the “bubble” comes in: a simple but powerful practice of gathering up negativity, worry, or fear, and letting it drift away. Every episode offers encouragement, relatable insights, and easy-to-use techniques you can apply in everyday moments, whether it’s calming anxiety before bed, finding balance after a tough day, or learning to say no to what drains your energy. If you’re ready to let go of stress, discover practical ways to find calm, and embrace a more intentional life, this podcast is for you. Together, we’ll build a community that chooses calm and focus over chaos, one bubble at a time.

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  • Creator
    Marilyn Barker
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Marilyn Barker
  • Show Website
    Put it in a bubble