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This week on Barb Knows Best, Barbâa lifelong perfectionistâshares her wisdom and personal journey with perfectionism. Together, Barb and Michelle explore how this mindset shows up, especially during the holidays, and how to break free from its grip.
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Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.
Click here for Barbâs book, The Practice.
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This episode is sponsored by AG1, Anisa Beauty, BetterHelp and Sunbasket.
AG1 is a comprehensive, all-in-one supplement made up of 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food sourced ingredients. Head over to drinkag1.com/barbknowsbest to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3+K2 and five AG1 travel packs with your first purchase.
Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.
BetterHelp is the worldâs largest online therapy serviceâproviding professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.
Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com
* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
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The holiday season is often seen as a time for joy, family, and celebration. But for many, it can also bring about big, complex emotionsâwhether it's stress, grief, or the weight of unresolved conflicts.
This week on Barb Knows Best, my mom and I open up about how we can process these emotions and still find meaning, connection, and peace during the holidaysâeven when they donât feel perfect.
View full show notes of this episode.
Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.
Click here for Barbâs book, The Practice.
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This episode is sponsored by AG1, Anisa Beauty, BetterHelp and Sunbasket.
AG1 is a comprehensive, all-in-one supplement made up of 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food sourced ingredients. Head over to drinkag1.com/barbknowsbest to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3+K2 and five AG1 travel packs with your first purchase.
Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.
BetterHelp is the worldâs largest online therapy serviceâproviding professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.
Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com
* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
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Over the last few episodes, weâve explored the complexities of managing difficult and toxic relationships. This week on Barb Knows Best, weâre diving deeper into one of the most challenging yet transformative practices: loving people from afar.
Together, weâll share our experiences and insights, unpacking how to transform relationships filled with pain, stress, or emotional turbulence into something healthier and more peacefulâeven if that means redefining the connection from a distance.
View full show notes of this episode.
Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.
Click here for Barbâs book, The Practice.
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This episode is sponsored by AG1, Anisa Beauty, BetterHelp and Sunbasket.
AG1 is a comprehensive, all-in-one supplement made up of 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food sourced ingredients. Head over to drinkag1.com/barbknowsbest to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3+K2 and five AG1 travel packs with your first purchase.
Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.
BetterHelp is the worldâs largest online therapy serviceâproviding professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.
Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com
* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com
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In this week's episode of Barb Knows Best, we delve into the often misunderstood world of toxic relationships. What truly defines a toxic relationship? How can we tell the difference between a relationship thatâs imperfect and one thatâs harmful? With a holiday twist, weâre sharing insights, reminders, and practical steps to help you protect your peace and joy during this busy season.
If youâve ever found yourself drained by certain people or dreading holiday gatherings because of toxic dynamics, this episode is for you. Join us as we explore how to reclaim your energy, set healthy boundaries, and step into 2025 feeling empowered and grounded.
View full show notes of this episode.
Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.
Click here for Barbâs book, The Practice.
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This episode is sponsored by AG1, Anisa Beauty, BetterHelp and Sunbasket.
AG1 is a comprehensive, all-in-one supplement made up of 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food sourced ingredients. Head over to drinkag1.com/barbknowsbest to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3+K2 and five AG1 travel packs with your first purchase.
Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.
BetterHelp is the worldâs largest online therapy serviceâproviding professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.
Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com
* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
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This week on Barb Knows Best, we share practical strategies and heartfelt insights to help you reclaim your peace this season. From setting boundaries and managing expectations to staying grounded when chaos swirls around you, weâve got you covered. Whether itâs handling that one relative who always tests your patience or learning how to put your own well-being first, this episode is your guide to showing up authentically and embracing the holidays on your terms.
View full show notes of this episode.
Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.
Click here for Barbâs book, The Practice.
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This episode is sponsored by Anisa Beauty, Factor, and Sunbasket.
Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.
Factorâs fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month.
Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com
* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
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This week on Barb Knows Best, Barb and Michelle dive into a practice that is transformative for them, especially during lifeâs toughest moments: gratitude. Itâs easy to get caught up in striving for more or waiting for the ânext big thing,â but the true magic lies in appreciating the here and now.
Gratitude isnât just a fleeting feeling, but rather a way of life. It anchors us during hardships, reminding us of the beauty and blessings we often overlook. In this episode, they explore why adopting a grateful spirit is an essential practice, even when life feels challenging, and how it can bring resilience, joy, and a sense of abundance to your life.
View full show notes of this episode.
Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.
Click here for Barbâs book, The Practice.
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This episode is sponsored by AG1, Anisa Beauty, BetterHelp, Factor, and Sunbasket.
AG1 is a comprehensive, all-in-one supplement made up of 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food sourced ingredients. Head over to drinkag1.com/barbknowsbest to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3+K2 and five AG1 travel packs with your first purchase.
Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.
BetterHelp is the worldâs largest online therapy serviceâproviding professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.
Factorâs fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month.
Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com
* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
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This week on Barb Knows Best, Barb and Michelle explore a transformative yet challenging concept: giving yourself permission to feel. In a culture that often tells us to âstay positiveâ or âpower through,â fully embracing our emotions can feel unfamiliarâeven radical. Yet, itâs one of the most healing and empowering acts we can do for ourselves.
View full show notes of this episode.
Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.
Click here for Barbâs book, The Practice.
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This episode is sponsored by AG1, Anisa Beauty, BetterHelp, Factor, and Sunbasket.
AG1 is a comprehensive, all-in-one supplement made up of 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food sourced ingredients. Head over to drinkag1.com/barbknowsbest to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3+K2 and five AG1 travel packs with your first purchase.
Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.
BetterHelp is the worldâs largest online therapy serviceâproviding professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.
Factorâs fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month.
Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com
* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
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This week on Barb Knows Best, Barb and Michelle dive into a topic we all face but rarely talk about openly: disrespect and recognizing when enough is enough.
In this episode, they talk about the subtle signals that can tell us itâs time to reassess or even step away from people or situations that no longer feel respectful or aligned. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and practical advice, they explore how small acts of disrespectâoften brushed off as âno big dealââcan, over time, erode our sense of trust and security. Through this episode, theyâll help you identify patterns that may be quietly signaling itâs time to reevaluate, set new boundaries, or even make the choice to walk away.
View full show notes of this episode.
Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.
Click here for Barbâs book, The Practice.
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This episode is sponsored by Anisa Beauty, Factor, and Sunbasket.
Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.
Factorâs fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month.
Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com
* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
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This week on Barb Knows Best, Barb and Michelle dive into the topic of imposter syndrome and share their personal experiences of how they've learned to reclaim their confidence â and hopefully inspire you to do the same. They explore what imposter syndrome looks like, how it manifests, and the impact it can have on our lives. Through the insights and strategies they discuss, they hope to help quiet your inner critic and loosen the hold imposter syndrome may have on your life.
View full show notes of this episode.
In honor of World Mental Health Day, Barb and Michelle, through their charity Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, are launching an exclusive merchandise line to raise both awareness and funds for the cause. All proceeds from the collection will be matched by them and the Barb Knows Best Podcast with the total going toward expanding innovative programs and creating impactful content to improve mental health.
Check out the merchandise here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/peaceful-mind-peaceful-life/
Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.
Click here for Barbâs book, The Practice.
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This episode is sponsored by Anisa Beauty, Armoire, and Sunbasket.
Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.
Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month.
Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com
* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
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This week on Barb Knows Best, Barb and Michelle talk about how we can cope with our own anxieties around world events, and the uncontrollable, unpredictable unknown. They also give tips and reminders to help navigate the overwhelm of these times and reminders of how to stay present through it all. We hope this episode encourages you to take your power back and know that you always have a voice and a vote!
View full show notes of this episode.
In honor of World Mental Health Day, Barb and Michelle, through their charity Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, are launching an exclusive merchandise line to raise both awareness and funds for the cause. All proceeds from the collection will be matched by them and the Barb Knows Best Podcast with the total going toward expanding innovative programs and creating impactful content to improve mental health.
Check out the merchandise here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/peaceful-mind-peaceful-life/
Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.
Click here for Barbâs book, The Practice.
Donât miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!
This episode is sponsored by AG1, Anisa Beauty, Armoire, and Sunbasket.
AG1 is a comprehensive, all-in-one supplement made up of 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food sourced ingredients. Head over to drinkag1.com/barbknowsbest to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3+K2 and five AG1 travel packs with your first purchase.
Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.
Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month.
Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com
* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
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This week on Barb Knows Best, Barb and Michelle explore the topic of rejection and how to navigate lifeâs unexpected detours. They discuss ways to shift your perspective when faced with rejectionâwhether in relationships, career opportunities, or personal goalsâand how it can actually serve as guidance if we learn to surrender and trust the process. They also share personal stories that have helped them embrace rejection as a form of redirection, guiding them to where theyâre truly meant to be on their journeys.
View full show notes of this episode.
In honor of World Mental Health Day, Barb and Michelle, through their charity Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, are launching an exclusive merchandise line to raise both awareness and funds for the cause. All proceeds from the collection will be matched by them and the Barb Knows Best Podcast with the total going toward expanding innovative programs and creating impactful content to improve mental health.
Check out the merchandise here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/peaceful-mind-peaceful-life/
Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.
Click here for Barbâs book, The Practice.
Donât miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!
This episode is sponsored by AG1, Anisa Beauty, Armoire, and BetterHelp.
AG1 is a comprehensive, all-in-one supplement made up of 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food sourced ingredients. Head over to drinkag1.com/barbknowsbest to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3+K2 and five AG1 travel packs with your first purchase.
Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.
Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month.
BetterHelp is the worldâs largest online therapy serviceâproviding professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com
* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBEST
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In this week's episode, Barb shares her deeply personal and ongoing 40-year journey with bulimiaâan addiction that she has battled for much of her life. She candidly discusses how she has found freedom, healing, and self-love through her recovery process. By opening up about her experience, we hope to provide a space for those struggling with addiction to feel seen and empowered to take steps toward healing.
Quotes mentioned in this episode:
"The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust.In honor of World Mental Health Day, Barb and Michelle, through their charity Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, are launching an exclusive merchandise line to raise both awareness and funds for the cause. All proceeds from the collection will be matched by them and the Barb Knows Best Podcast with the total going toward expanding innovative programs and creating impactful content to improve mental health.
Check out the merchandise here!
Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.
Click here for Barbâs book, The Practice.
Donât miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!
This episode is sponsored by Anisa Beauty, Armoire, BetterHelp, and ByHeart.
Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.
Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month.
BetterHelp is the worldâs largest online therapy serviceâproviding professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.
ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Their mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. Redeem your welcome offer at ByHeart.com/Podcast with code BARBKNOWSBEST for a limited time. Additional terms and conditions apply.
Our Sponsors:
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Grief is a universal human experienceâno one escapes it. However, there is a form of grief that begins before the actual loss takes place: anticipatory grief.
This week, Barb and Michelle talk about navigating loss before it happens. Anticipatory grief is when someone is expecting or preparing for an impending loss, such as the death of a loved one, the decline of health, or significant life changes. During their conversation, they share their personal experiences, challenges, and the insights theyâve learned navigating their own grief. They also discuss how to manage the feelings of guilt, fear, anger, sadness, helplessness, and the other difficult emotions that arise from this form of grief.
In this episode, they talk about:
Grief is a natural, yet challenging, part of life.Release yourself from any timeline: stay present, take things one step at a time, and remember itâs okay not to have everything figured out.Acceptance is key to grievingâit allows us to acknowledge that life has changed and embrace the uncertainty that comes with it.Even in grief, there can be moments of joy, especially when being fully present with a loved one in their final moments.As Mary Oliverâs poem The Uses of Sorrow reminds us, even the darkest times can eventually reveal themselves as gifts. Grief isnât linear, and healing takes time, but with patience, we can discover strength and beauty in our most difficult seasons.Books on grief:
Itâs Ok That Youâre Not Ok by Megan DevineIâm Not a Mourning Person: Braving Loss, Grief, and the Big Messy Emotions That Happen When Life Falls Apart by Kris CarrFollow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
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This week, Barb and Michelle discuss the hot topic of entitlement. They talk about different ways entitlement can show up, letting go of entitlement, and dealing with entitled people. They also discuss how the instant gratification mentality can spark entitlement in our lives.
In this episode, they talk about:
The distinction between confidence and entitlement. The idea of holding onto your worthiness without being entitled. Approaching things with humility and empathy instead of judging or believing weâre higher than others.Letting go of the idea that weâre owed instant gratificationBlaming outside factors rather than believing in ourselves and putting in the work to grow, heal, and get to our goalsFollow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
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This week, Barb and Michelle are diving deep into the idea of reframing or shifting our minds from certain negative belief systems. For anyone who is stubborn, a perfectionist, a fixer, a pessimist, an overthinker, or a planner, this episode will especially resonate with you. Through cultivating awareness and transforming our self-talk, we can release our rigid thinking patterns and find joy in new opportunities.
In this episode, Barb and Michelle discuss:
Being flexible with your plans, ideas, and possibilities while focusing on what you truly valueWaiting to be flawless to pursue your goals will only postpone progressHolding onto always being right, everything being perfect, or things working out exactly as planned is an impossibly heavy burden to carryQuotes mentioned in this episode:
âBe serious about the life you want to live, but donât take yourself so seriously.â - Barb Schmidt "Notice how close perfection is to despair.â - Reverend Maurice Boyd âYour brain is like a super-computer, and your self-talk is the program it will run. Speak and behave what you want into existence.â - Jim KwikAlso, mentioned in this episode:
What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen, by Kate FaganJim KwikFollow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
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This week, Barb and Michelle are acknowledging a common problem many of us haveâbeing too hard on ourselves. If youâre someone who feels like youâre always the problem and at fault, then this episode is for you. Theyâre breaking down our inner-critic and discussing new insights on how to start developing a trusting, loving relationship with ourselves.
In this episode, Barb and Michelle discuss:
Giving yourself grace through the challenges and difficult moments of lifeLetting go of the burden of carrying all the problems and issues going onReleasing the need to fix everything, and allowing yourself to make mistakes and be humanLearning and rewiring our mentality to treat yourself like you would treat a loved oneQuotes mentioned in this episode:
âWhen youâre faithful to your practice, your practice will be faithful to you.â - James FinelyFollow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
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This week, Barb and Michelle share how an unfortunate accident led to Barb being forced to slow down physically and mentally. This incident reminded Barb of the importance of being intentional and mindful in thought and action. It can feel impossible to consider moving at a slower pace, the thoughts in the mind are always racing, and the responsibilities are endless. In this episode, they discuss the key to being present in a fast-paced world and how to mindfully interrupt our constant stream of thoughts.
In this episode, Barb and Michelle discuss:
Cultivating acceptance rather than seeking to escape reality Getting out of the rabbit-hole of worrying and fearful thoughts and storytellingViewing the mind as our greatest companion in life, helping us to become our own best friendQuotes mentioned in this episode:
âOur mind, with its incessant stream of thoughts, memories, opinions, hopes, and fears is our constant companion from which we cannot escape even in our dreams, so it makes sense to cultivate a worthy travel companion for our journey.â - Jetsunma Tenzin PalmoâMay I meet this moment fully, may I meet it as a friend.â - Sylvia BoorsteinThe moments of our daily life may appear commonplace, but they carry enormous significance. When we look upon every moment as sacred, a new energy flows into our lives.â - Vinoba BhaveâI can tell my hand what to do and it obeys, why canât I do the same with my mind?â - Saint AugustineFollow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
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This week, Barb and Michelle are talking about an emotion many of us avoid and express poorlyâanger. Barb shares her personal experience with avoiding anger throughout her life and her journey with moving through this difficult emotion. They share insights they learned from a somatic healer along with ways to express, acknowledge, and feel your anger.
In this episode, they talk about:
Acknowledging and feeling your anger is key to moving through itTransforming your anger into compassion, but still not bypassing those difficult emotionsHaving the courage to set a boundary and communicate in the difficult moment instead of holding onto anger, stress, or negative emotionsQuotes mentioned in this episode:
âWhere there is anger there is always pain underneath.â - Eckhart Tolle, The Power of NowâHope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.â - St. AugustineâVulnerability is about sharing our feelings and our experiences with people who have earned the right to hear them. Being vulnerable and open is mutual and an integral part of the trust-building process. Because sharing appropriately, with boundaries, means sharing with people whom weâve developed relationships that can bear the weight of our story. The result of this mutually respectful vulnerability is increased connection, trust, and engagement." - Brene Brown, Daring GreatlyâItâs never too late to be what you might have been.â - George ElliotAlso mentioned in this episode:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der KolkCatalina Ureta, Somatic HealerSomatic Healing in the Age of Trauma: The Points Holding ProcessTM (PHP) and 30 Self-Help Exercises for the Nervous System and Vagus Nerve by Catalina UretaFollow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
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This week, Barb and Michelle are continuing the manipulation series with this manipulation tactic that is disguised as charm and affectionâlove bombing. Love bombing is when someone is too loving in the beginning of a relationship before theyâve earned your trust. They share their personal stories and insight on this tricky tactic.
In this episode, they talk about:
Recognizing and dealing with love bombers and manipulative, charming peopleHow love bombing can show up in romantic relationships, friendships, and in the workplaceTaking caution when someone is overly affectionate or charmingGetting in touch with your feelings and non-negotiables to protect yourself against manipulatorsQuotes mentioned in this episode:
âVulnerability is about sharing our feelings and our experiences with people who have earned the right to hear them. Being vulnerable and open is mutual and an integral part of the trust-building process. Because sharing appropriately, with boundaries, means sharing with people whom weâve developed relationships that can bear the weight of our story. The result of this mutually respectful vulnerability is increased connection, trust, and engagement." - Brene Brown, Daring Greatly"Weâve got to really share our stories and our hard stuff with people who have, over time, really done those small things that have helped us believe that theyâre worth our story." - Brene Brown, Anatomy of TrustFollow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
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This week, Barb and Michelle are continuing the manipulation series by tackling this tough and common manipulation tactic: Gaslighting. Theyâre sharing examples from their personal lives on how gaslighting can present itself along with tips to take your power back.
In this episode, they talk about:
Awareness is the key to recognizing gaslightingGaslighting is a sneaky, disorienting, and gradual form of abuseGaslighters sow doubt and erode your own trust in yourselfHow to take back your power and instill a new sense of confidence in yourselfFollow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast.
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ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Their mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. Redeem your welcome offer at ByHeart.com/Podcast with code BARBKNOWSBEST for a limited time. Additional terms and conditions apply.
Lumen is the worldâs first handheld metabolic coach. Itâs a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if youâre burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase.
Mint Mobile is premium wireless for $15 a month. All plans come with high-speed data and unlimited talk and text delivered on the nationâs largest 5G network. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to mintmobile.com/barbknowsbest.
Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.
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