Wellness for Real Life Podcast
Welcome to the Wellness for Real Life podcast!
Here we empower high achieving women to reach their goals in all areas by providing practical and straightforward advice that takes the overwhelm out of wellness.
Juggling work, family, and personal time can often feel like too much to manage, so we’ll provide simple tools and teach you how to set up routines that can seamlessly integrate into even the busiest season of life.
Tune in to hear us chat about everything from fitness, nutrition, mindset, time management, relationships, stress relief and self care, authentic communication, and more.
While sharing relatable lessons and takeaways from our own real life. You deserve to be and feel like the best version of yourself, and we’re here to help make that a reality.
Wellness for Real Life Podcast
Things We Now Say NO to—Unapologetically
In today’s episode, Lauren and Marci dive into the power of saying NO—how setting boundaries, simplifying life, and letting go of unnecessary obligations can help you reclaim your time and energy. From avoiding over-the-top Pinterest-inspired birthday parties to learning to delegate responsibilities and resist the urge to be available 24/7, they share personal experiences and strategies for making life simpler and more fulfilling.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00:02] – Lauren & Marci kick off the episode with a check-in, talking about recent events, including Lauren’s son’s 14th birthday. 🎉
[00:01:26] – Marci shares her thoughts on dating, how relationships can act as a mirror, and why she’s learning to shift her approach. 💬
[00:10:10] – The Pinterest trap: How trying to create "perfect" celebrations led to burnout and unnecessary stress.
[00:20:55] – Learning to delegate: Why it’s okay to accept help instead of doing it all alone. 🤝
[00:25:21] – The pressure to respond immediately: How to set boundaries with your time and communication.
[00:37:46] – The corporate trap: Why women often take on unpaid “opportunities” and how to stop the cycle. 💼
[00:42:30] – The ultimate question: Is this adding to my life, or is it draining me?
Join the Conversation!
We’d love to hear from you! What’s something you’ve said NO to recently that brought you peace? Tag us on social media and share your thoughts! @thislifeuncluttered and @marcinevin
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Thanks for listening! See you next week! 🎧 💖
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