
Real Women Real Lives
What does a REAL WOMAN living a REAL-LIFE look like and feel like - no filters, no masks, no personas - just real, honest, whole and alive. What if WHO YOU ARE, AS YOU ARE, is all that’s required - no extra needed? In fact, what if the REAL YOU is the source of connection, love and coming more fully alive in your work and life? The Real Women, Real Lives podcast, is a place where all of you is welcome. A space where we share the TRUTH of who we are - the messy AND the magical. The wild and wise. The imperfectly perfect. We don’t need to hide any of it. As a matter of fact, the more we share about it, the more connected, courageous, and alive we feel. Every week, we will bring you stories, insights, realizations, and experiences from our own journeys on the path to getting more real as we navigate our businesses, our leadership and our lives.
Episodes
26 episodes
When You Know You Know
Even in moments when our head is telling us one thing—and our expectations another—something deeper inside us always knows what is true for this moment (or any moment, for that matter). Today, Melissa and Barb share how they ...
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Episode 25
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21:52

Episode 24: All In
In today's episode, Barb and Melissa discuss the concept of being 'all in' in different areas of life. Despite not knowing if something will work out or be reciprocated, our hosts demonstrate that choosing to be all in creates a level of fulfil...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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18:43

Episode 23: It's Not Linear
We've all been down paths that, at the time, felt off course or nowhere near where we thought we should be. Today, Barb and Melissa discuss their "crooked paths" that led them to exactly where they are now, reminding us that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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17:23

Episode 22: Lean In To Your Imagination
In today's episode, Barb and Melissa explore the expansive landscape of imagination, the fertile ground from which all things new spring forth. Our hosts discuss how they've learned that relying on their intellect and referri...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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18:44

The Power of the Pivot
Pivot. It's a word we've all likely used ad-nauseum in the past two years, yet it's an empowering topic of discussion for Melissa and Barb in today's episode. Join us today as Barb and Melissa share their pivot stories, and demons...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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18:31

Episode 20: Stop Being Reasonable
In today's episode, Barb and Melissa discuss how perceiving something as unreasonable comes from doubt, especially when we are in uncharted territory. They encourage us to get less ‘reasonable’ and listen to our wisdom rather than preconceived ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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22:05

Episode 19: Where To Go When You Get Triggered (Hint: Not Your Imagination)
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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20:54

Episode 18: Under Pressure
Today, Barb and Melissa offer a fun conversation about a heavy topic. Most of us find ourselves living under undue pressure in certain areas of our lives. This conversation between our two hosts beautifully shines a light on what w...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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21:46

Episode 16: Go Back to Your Factory Default Settings
All of nature—even our bodies—have an innate intelligence that brings things back into harmony and balance. Wouldn't the same be true of our minds? Today, join Melissa and Barb for a discussion highlighting the inherent reset...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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19:02

Episode 15: Rising to the Occasion—IN MEMORY of Mary Therese
Today's episode, in all its solemnity, offers us a raw look at how, even when in authentically challenging and painful life situations, we can—and do—rise to the occasion.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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14:25

Episode 14: The Exhausting Cycle of All-or-Nothing
All or nothing. That seems to be a practice many of us can relate to. But what are that mindset and approach costing us?Today, Barb and Melissa share their insights about their seemingly innate temptation to drive and strive.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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23:03

Episode 13: Jump In—You Got This
Is this a ‘Leap and the net will appear’ episode? Not exactly. But it is a conversation dedicated to how engaging and simply doing what we desire not only gives us more information about what we want to do but offers us way more fu...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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19:11

Episode 12: It's Impossible—Or is It?
When faced with situations that seem insurmountable—or impossible—we can get paralyzed or discouraged. But what if we could pause, clear our minds, and allow other ideas to come forward? In today’s episode, Barb and Melissa discuss ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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21:34

Episode 11: What's Mine To Do When It All Seems Too Much To Bear?
We have all experienced overwhelming pain and seemingly insurmountable moments in life—be them our own, someone else's, or those of the world at large. Today, Melissa and Barb speak frankly about events happening in our collective world...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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19:28

Episode 10: Freedom To Fail
Failure—we all dread it. But what if it's a sign that we're getting closer to succeeding? In today's episode, Barb and Melissa discuss the misconception and made-up construct of failure and help us recognize that the best of the be...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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18:57

Episode 9: Feelings—Friends or Foes?
Feelings. We all have them, yet there are places in our lives where they seem taboo or should somehow take a backseat.Today, Melissa and Barb discuss how feelings are part of the natural design of our human experience, yet why do leader...
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21:59

Episode 8: Let's Try a Little Tenderness
What if we showed up in tenderness and love in all areas of our lives—be it ourselves, family, partners, friends, or even our clients? Today, Barb and Melissa discuss how coming from the heart expands our experiences, despite precon...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:18

Episode 7: Why So Serious?
Life can feel heavy, and circumstances seem serious. But what if having a lighter state of mind could shift all of that?Today, Barb and Melissa talk about the errant belief that ‘grinding’ and taking our lives and businesses too seriousl...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:07

Episode 6: What Came First—Courage or Action?
What if courage nor confidence were needed to step more fully into our lives? In today’s episode, Melissa and Barb demonstrate ways to show up in life without having to have it all figured out before we do. Though courage and vulner...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:00

Episode 5: Is Comparing Ourselves to Others Ever a Good Idea?
Join us today as Barb and Melissa discuss the pitfalls of comparing ourselves to others, while also acknowledging that being real and authentic is in fact most women's (most people's) true desire. What things challenge you in your ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:14

Episode 4: Why the Amount of Money We Have Doesn't Guarantee a Free Mind
In today’s episode, Melissa & Barb discuss how allowing external circumstances to affect their state of being is risky business. With compassion for themselves and others, our hosts share anecdotal moments of recognizing how our...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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24:08

Episode 3: What Do French Fries Have To Do With A Clear Mind?
Are you wondering what french fries have to do with a clear mind? Join our hosts for today’s episode to discover the wisdom within french fries and other “incidents,” as they recognize, through their own hilarious yet profound stori...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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23:53

Episode 2: What Feeling Do You Bring to Each Conversation?
In this episode, Barb and Melissa take Maya Angelou's famous sage wisdom to demonstrate the transformative power in showing up real and in the moment in our everyday connections; be them in our intimate relationships, our businesses or with any...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:06

Episode 1: Why Being Real Matters in Life & Business
What if you could do what you love, have a fulfilling personal life, be successful and fully express the real you in life?Join Barb and Melissa today as they discuss their journeys and transitions from their hustle and bustle li...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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19:14
