In Episode 26 of "Untangling Relationships," our hosts, Janae and Penney, bring to the table an insightful and open-ended conversation about body positivity and acceptance. They are joined by McKenzie, the creator of a local body acceptance community, Body Kind.

This discussion underscores the significance of self-compassion, mindfulness, and inclusive spaces to promote body acceptance. It also sheds light on the societal shift required to redefine beauty and body norms. Above all, it emphasizes that losing weight or changing your body isn’t a prerequisite for happiness.

In episode 25 of 'Untangling Relationships', hosts Janae and Penney explore the relationship between movement, stress, and mental health. They exchange personal experiences with physical activities like yoga and CrossFit, highlighting the impacts on their physical and mental well-being. The conversation interrogates societal and personal expectations around physical wellness, the mental obstacles people often face, and the power of community in this context. The hosts round off the episode by sharing practical tips for embarking on health journeys, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, compassion, and small, consistent steps toward improvement.

In this episode of 'Untangling Relationships', your hosts Janae and Penney reflect upon the past year and share their new year resolutions and career aspirations for 2024. They discuss their goals, emphasizing the importance of setting realistic, incremental goals, creating a supportive environment, planning for potential failures, and persisting through obstacles. They open up about their personal revelations and aspirations while dropping several valuable tidbits about maintaining successful relationships. They also delve into revising and resetting goals throughout the year, maintaining resilience during vulnerable times, and the significance of creating positive changes. All in all, it's a vivid exchange filled with genuine experiences, practical advice, and spurring inspiration.

Get ready for a deep dive into the world of relationship repairs in our latest podcast episode. No relationship is perfect, and conflict is inevitable - but it's the recovery that counts! Learn how to navigate the aftermath of a fight, join hosts Janae and Penney on this enlightening journey

Welcome to episode 22 where hosts, Janae and Penney, discuss the concept of mental load, the cognitive effort required to manage situations and complete tasks, with specific emphasis on the mental load associated with the holidays. Key points include how mental loads are assigned and the impact on individuals and their relationships. We suggest ways to share and manage the mental load to reduce stress, fatigue, and burnout.

Today's episode starts with different holiday perspectives based on Google search trends tied to Thanksgiving in different states, from the types of food served to different ways people spend the holiday.

We also discuss tips on handling the holiday better, including letting go of expectations, sharing chores, and avoiding the pressure of perfection, among others.

This conversation touches on issues like food shaming, body neutrality, and breaking stereotypes about expected gender roles on this occasion.

We wish all our listeners a happy Thanksgiving and encourage you to celebrate in ways that feel most comfortable and enjoyable to you.

In this episode, Janae and Penney discuss the concept of creating a culture of appreciation. They emphasize its importance in personal and business relationships and discuss ways to cultivate it. They suggest mindfulness in recognizing others' good qualities, using positive language about one's body, and setting aside time to reflect on appreciations. The hosts also recommend formulating a personal mantra about what appreciation means for one's self and how to express it and creating practices toward celebrating both intentions and milestones. The pair also discuss the importance of clear communication in asking and understanding how others wish to be appreciated.

This episode is all about blended or crockpot families, growing up in them, and/or parenting through them. Penney and Janae chat about their personal experiences and perspectives on blended families. They discuss tips and advice on the dos and don'ts in bringing two families together and creating space for everyone involved.

Welcome to our last episode in this parenting mini-series. Today we are joined by all three of our parenting couples to talk to them about how their relationships have changed over the course of having their first child/ first pregnancy. Each of the parents gives insight on how to keep intimacy alive, ways to handle differences in parenting styles, and what they wish more people knew about raising a child in today's world.

Join us for a special guest episode with three dads who talk about their experiences of fatherhood so far. We dive into questions like "What is your favorite part of being a dad" to "How you are coping with all the changes fatherhood brings".

Stay tuned for next week where we have both the moms and dads on together!

CW: Miscarriage

Join us for a special conversation with a group of moms who are getting candid about their journeys. We dive into their biggest societal pet peeves, their top tips for other moms and parents, and some of their favorite memories from motherhood. These moms have wonderful perspectives to share and insights to learn from. We are so lucky to have them on the pod. I hope you enjoy this episode.

CW: Infertility

This episode is a debrief from our women's retreat between Penney, Janae, and our guest Tina. We talk about the big takeaways we gained from the retreat and give tips on how to keep the momentum going after you have gone through a phase of transformation and change.

This episode opens up conversations about making friends as an adult. We discuss the internal and external barriers to friendship. What are the personal responsibilities around friendships vs. societal responsibilities? We end by giving some actionable steps to creating deeper friendships and how to have connected conversations about your expectations and needs in these relationships.

Unlocking the power behind understanding your different nervous system states is one of the biggest game changers for mental health, relationship wellness, and healing. Penney and I talk about our personal journeys with understanding our nervous system reactions and then dig deep into explaining the different nervous system states. The episode ends with tips on how to notice where you are at within regulation or reaction and how you can come back to states of calm.

This episode explores ideas about using control and perfectionism to combat the fear of vulnerability. How do we let go of fear and step into our authentic selves in our lives and relationships? If you want to dig into this topic even more join us at our Women's Camping Retreat on Aug. 18-20th, 2023 www.hilltopwellness.net

This episode is all about compromise. Join us as we discuss what can get in the way of compromise, what are the differences between gridlock and solvable issues, and how to step out of defensiveness when talking through compromises.

Penney and I talk about third places in this episode. What are they, how do they impact us, and what to do to get back to them... are all answered and more in our 10th (!!) episode.

We hope you enjoy it and share this episode with a friend who you want to join you in third-place adventures.