The SunDaze Journey Podcast
With invigorating conversations, personal stories, and the occasional guest, this podcast is an extension of our online community which was created to help you recognize you are capable and worthy of achieving your wildest, most passionate dreams. This show is hosted by our CEO, Alexis Carthan, and Senior Content Editor, Mary-Beth Meagher.
Episodes
23 episodes
No-Buy, No Problem: An Honest Take on 30 Days of No Spending
In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, host Alexis Carthan explores the concept of a 30-day no-spend challenge, sharing her personal journey with her husband to reset their financial habits. Alexis explains that a no-spend month is a p...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:08
How Do You Recover When You Don't Reach a Goal?
Content Warning: This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault. Please take care of yourself while listening. Welcome to the second installment of our two-part series. In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast’s...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:04:02
To Pivot or Not to Pivot... That is the Question.
Today on The SunDaze Journey Podcast’s “Unqualified Hour,” we bring you the first installment of a two-part series. In this episode, co-hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher dive into the complex nature of goals—how to pivot back to them i...
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Episode 3
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1:09:50
Work, Life, and the Chaos In Between
In this week’s episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast’s “Unqualified Hour,” co-hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher explore the nuances of work-life balance. This term can feel buzzwordy at times—but as freelancers who know just how easy ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:30:48
Keep Your Dirty Shoes Out of My Mental House: A Conversation on Boundaries
It’s been a few years since our voices last filled your ears (2021, to be exact), but we’re thrilled to be back on the mics with an all-new podcast flow and format we hope you will love! In this inaugural episode of The SunDaze Journey’s “Unqua...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:10:49
Fierce Authenticity in a World of Structural Biases
In a patriarchal culture that so often tells women who they can and cannot be, it's hard to honor your authentic self and trust the voice inside that whispers, "You're on the right path." In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, hosts Al...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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54:49
Food Insecurity In These COVID Times
With the current rising food prices, combined with supply chain shortages all over the world, many of our bank accounts feel the pinch of these elevated grocery costs. But for some of us, the issue runs deeper than a temporary financial strain....
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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48:53
Increasing Visibility for Invisible Illnesses
What if we all tried to infuse just a little more hope, light, inspiration, and humor in this world by turning our stories of pain into beautiful works of art? That’s exactly what our latest guest is out there doing!On today’s episode o...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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48:50
Should We Talk About Money?
In countless households across the globe, "money" is among the handful of topics you should steer clear of at the dinner table. But with so many people lacking basic financial literacy skills and the ability to ask for fair wages, are we doing ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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49:29
Claiming Your Power In Negotiation
Whether it’s boundaries in relationships, salaries in the workplace, or any other aspect of daily life, negotiation is a crucial skill to develop. In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, hosts Alexis and Mary-Beth delve into the art of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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54:35
Reclaiming Joy and Redefining Resilience
Resilience is a word that we see thrown around often in today’s culture. It’s upheld as this “relentlessly tough-as-nails in the face of unimaginable difficulties” mindset. But how often do we forget to factor simple, authentic joy into that eq...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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59:27
Going Higher: Finding Purpose Through Faith with Mallorye Crowell
Hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher kick off season two of the podcast with an electrifying interview with Mallorye Crowell, Founder of Higher Foundation, an organization that helps to make a college education more accessible to students...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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56:57
Balancing Careers, Managing Wellness, and Living with Purpose
It's been just over a year since the official launch of The SunDaze Journey, and season one of our podcast is officially in the bag! But before hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher jet off for a much-deserved break, the two reflect on som...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:26:23
Being Black in the Wellness Industry
Mental and physical wellness are relevant topics in this current landscape of illness and stress. But it’s hard to prioritize health when the wellness space is not always inclusive and equitable for everyone. In this episode of The SunDaze Jour...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:07:18
How to be a Productive Patty in a World of Busy Bettys
With all of the crazy happening in the world, it's no wonder so many of us are struggling to stay on top of everything. To help us effectively and efficiently knock out that to-do list, Alexis and Mary-Beth explore a slew of their favorite prod...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:05:56
Head Games: Exploring Imposter Syndrome, Cognitive Distortions, and More
As we near the end of the first quarter of 2021, it's a good time to check in on the goals and resolutions we set for ourselves at the top of the year. Since almost every piece of research on the topic tells us that around 80% of people give up...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:23:13
A Love Letter to NYC: Life Lessons from the Big Apple
After each spending time in NYC during pivotal moments in their lives, hosts Alexis and Mary-Beth share a deep love for this "concrete jungle." The nonpareil lessons woken by their near indescribable experiences have been branded in their heart...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:18:11
Honey, don't shrink yourself!
Do you ever shrink down certain parts of yourself—talents, opinions, intellect, convictions, or personality traits, for instance—in order to avoid conflict or make others feel more comfortable? This is a normal and common defense mechanism, but...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:15:02
The Darker Side of #GirlBoss and Hustle Culture
Alexis and Mary-Beth chat about the dangers of Hustle and #GirlBoss culture and how the perpetuation of this phenomenon has led many to stress and or burnout.Discussed Sources:
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:07:18
It may be time for a leap of faith!
When was the last time you had to do something that felt out of the ordinary to get something extraordinary? In this episode, Alexis and Mary-Beth share their "leap of faith" stories and the moments that lead them to make some of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:10:51
One year later...
On January 20, 2020, the first known case of the novel coronavirus was identified in the United States. To assert one year later that this changed life as we used to know it is not an understatement. So many aspects of our daily existence have ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:13:58
TEASER: Our journey... and a little bit of what's to come
Before we launch the first official episode of our podcast, we thought our future listeners might want to learn a little more about the evolution of our online community... why this podcast is important to us... and what we are most excited abo...
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