
381. Getting Through the Holidays After the Passing of a Loved One
This was Maria’s first Thanksgiving without her mother and today, she discusses what that experience was like, reveals what helped bring her comfort, and shares a sweet moment she had with her mom. Pooja and Kelsey talk about their breaks and how they spent this holiday, and Pooja chats about what it was like going home for the first time since moving to LA. Both her and Maria also reveal how they were able to beat the holiday travel rush (they faced NO lines at the airport!). Maria then gives an update on their Connecticut home renovation and talks more party planning tips as the movie premiere for her Lifetime Christmas film “The Holiday Fix Up” is coming up. The team also talks gift ideas, Maria’s favorite home decor brands, where to shop for designer fashion while on a budget, and much more. We hope you enjoy and if you do, please give this video a thumbs up and let us know in the comments! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
6 Dec 202159min

Regular Guy Friday Ep. 43: Random Texts of Kindness and the Fight Before Christmas
Hay Kweenz, time for another edition of Regular Guy Friday. Random Texts of Kindness are worth sending. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas on Apple TV is worth watching - and essential viewing for any aspiring Narcissist Hunter OR anyone who finds themselves in the crosshairs of a narcissist. Note: half of you or a loved one will one day be there. There's what you want and what you really want. Knowing the latter will dictate your fate. The question you're not asking yourself daily that's preventing your success. Not enough Fridays till Christmas. Bye Betches. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
3 Dec 20211h 23min

380. Put Your Ego Aside and Shift Into A Positive Mindset
On today’s episode, Keven, Kelsey and Pooja break down our interview with Anthony Trucks and share what spoke to them the most. We dive into how guilt can actually make you a better person (so long as it is not crippling you), why admitting your shortcomings is the first step to healing, and how you can actually create new reactions to triggers instead of acting in anger or frustration. We hope you enjoy this episode! RESOURCES: Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/ Buy Anthony’s book here: https://identityshiftbook.com/ IG: @anthonytrucks Listen to his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aww-shift/id1453722690 Check out our interviews with Anthony here: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
2 Dec 202151min

379. How to Forgive Someone Who Hurt You & Overcome Guilt with Former NFL Athlete & Motivational Speaker Anthony Trucks
On today’s episode, Anthony Trucks sits down with Better Together’s back-up quarterback for an incredibly moving interview FULL of so many “aha” moments and breakthroughs. We talk how to navigate relationships and how forgiving those who have wronged you can actually be healing. Anthony also teaches us how to eliminate guilt and create a work-life harmony that will lead us towards creating a more balanced, well-rounded life. Resources: Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/ Buy Anthony’s book here: https://identityshiftbook.com/ IG: @anthonytrucks Listen to his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aww-shift/id1453722690 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
1 Dec 20211h 2min

378. How to Overcome Past Demons To Find Happiness and Success with Former NFL Athlete & Motivational Speaker Anthony Trucks
Our guest today teaches us how to make shift happen!!! You heard that right. Former NFL athlete, American Ninja Warrior and international speaker Anthony Trucks uses cutting edge science and psychology to help you reach your full potential so that you can elevate your life and business. After being given away to foster care at 3 years old, suffering abuse from his foster parents, being adopted into an all-white family at 14, losing his NFL career to an injury and much more, Anthony had to learn how to shift and adapt from a very young age. Now, he teaches us how to do the same. In this episode, we learn the 3 steps you can take to make shifts in our own lives. This extremely emotional and vulnerable episode is a must-watch, especially if you feel stuck. Please share with anyone you think would benefit. RESOURCES: Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/ Buy Anthony’s book here: https://identityshiftbook.com/ IG: @anthonytrucks Listen to his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aww-shift/id1453722690 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
30 Nov 202141min

377. Identifying and Ending Toxic Friendships
On today’s episode, Maria and Kelsey talk about some trouble they have had or are currently having with people they consider close friends. Maria gives Kelsey advice on how to handle her specific situation and also shares wisdom that will help anyone who has dealt with disappointment in friendships. We also talk about how to re-prioritize YOU and those closest to you. For anyone who struggled with toxic friends, this episode is for you. If this helped you in anyway, please like and comment. RESOURCES: Link to our episode with Shauna Niequist: https://youtu.be/pbbB-aSsA7E --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
29 Nov 202138min

Regular Guy Friday Ep. 42: Gratitude: A Choice and Your Best Medicine
Hay Kweenz, Happy Scamsgiving weekend and Happier Black Friday! Be grateful for the bad things in your life along with the good and watch this happen. The best thing about many of your friends and family may be you. This the best way to deal with being ghosted. Watch the new director's cut of Rocky 4 on Amazon. Bye Betches. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
26 Nov 20211h 15min

376. Heal Yourself: Practical, Free Tools for Self-Healing w/ The Holistic Psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera
In part two of our interview with Dr. Nicole LePera aka the Holistic Psychologist, Nicole breaks down how to form a healthy, lasting relationship. We go into how your childhood trauma can carry into adulthood and how that can negatively affect your relationships. We also discuss codependency (and how to break free from it) and trauma bonds. Luckily, Nicole teaches us how we can start to reverse these unhealthy habits and shares easy to apply, practical tools that will help you on your healing journey. If you are struggling from any sort of anxiety or depression, or if you are having trouble in your relationships and don’t know why, this is the episode for you. We hope you learn as much as we did. And if you did, please make sure to like and comment :) RESOURCES: Self Healer Circle - opening enrollment soon - can sign up for waitlist now: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/waitlist/ Website: www.theholisticpsychologist.com IG: @the.holistic.psychologist --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
24 Nov 202158min