Life Happens with Barb & Michelle

Life Happens with Barb and Michelle is your guide to navigating the twists, turns, and beautifully messy moments of life. Hosted by Barb and Michelle, a dynamic mother-daughter duo and the Co-Founders of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life®, this podcast dives into the growth, shifts, and self-discovery that define our journeys. Together, they explore what it truly means to live authentically, strengthen mental health, embrace change, and rise after every stumble. Tune in for heartfelt conversations, insights, and inspiration to help you thrive in every chapter of your story. Thanks so much for being with us, we love being with you and sharing life with you all! Join our YouTube community and see our episodes on video by subscribing to our channel @lifehappensthepodcast *The information and opinions expressed in t

Life Happens with Barb & Michelle is a health podcast hosted by Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt, with 240 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt hosts Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, a health show with 240 episodes published.

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  Episode #276

  Kelly Rizzo on Public Grief, Anxiety, and Rebuilding Life After Tragedy

  Sep 22, 202651 min

  On this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle , Barb and Michelle are joined by Kelly Rizzo, host of the podcast Comfort Food and widow of beloved comedian Bob Saget. In this vulnerable conversation about grief and loss, Kelly shares the deep love she had for Bob, the heartbreak that followed his death in 2022, and how she continues to manage her relationship with grief and the trauma she experienced processing such a loss in the public eye. Kelly also shares her personal experience of finding love again after loss, how she knew she was ready to date again, and also talks of her personal experience of choosing to live child-free.  We felt such a beautiful connection with Kelly in this episode and we hope you love it as much as we do! Episode Highlights: Grief after sudden loss while grieving in the public eye The trauma of grief, PTSD, and the blessing of sharing your story to help others Finding love again and the importance of not settling in relationships Choosing a child-free life and breaking free from societal expectations Subscribe & Join Us next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle ! ️ Hosted by: https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/ Join our community⬇️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/ Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcast Listen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ ️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday ✨ Available Now✨ Order Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement. https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg More on Kelly Rizzo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyrizzo/?hl=en Hoo.be hoo.be/comfortfood Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comfort-food-with-kelly-rizzo/id1716987177 Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5PW46ZYYpLlUCRPWn0Vfm7 Acast shows.acast.com/comfort-food-with-kelly-rizzo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  Episode #275

  Dr. Shefali: “We are in a Cultural Parental Emergency”

  Sep 15, 202645 min

  Have you ever found yourself thinking… I’m trying so hard to be a good parent, so why does it feel like I'm constantly struggling to connect with my child? In today’s episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle , Barb and Michelle are joined by clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the conscious parenting movement, Dr. Shefali. Celebrating the launch of her two newest books, Raising Conscious Sons and Raising Conscious Daughters , Dr. Shefali breaks down how parents can move away from control, fear, and projection to build authentic, meaningful relationships with their children. Dr. Shefali explores why raising children in today's digital age presents unique, unprecedented challenges for both boys and girls. She unpacks the specific pressures facing children today, and explains how parents can create healthy guardrails and boundaries. They also discuss the importance of healing your own emotional baggage, extending grace to your parenting mistakes, and showing up as a real, imperfect human. Connect with Dr. Shefali and check out her new books available now!  Raising Conscious Sons available here Raising Conscious Daughters available here https://www.drshefali.com/ Special Offer for Our Listeners: Want to become a certified Conscious Parenting Coach? Dr. Shefali is offering an exclusive $500 DISCOUNT on her 5-month Coaching Institute program! Learn more here .  CODE: 500OFF In This Episode, We Discuss: Conscious Parenting: What it Means and How to Raise Resilient Children The Difference Between Raising Sons vs. Daughters How to Stop Projecting Onto and Controlling Your Kids Why Need to Stop Using Your Kids to Feel Better About Yourself Owning Your Emotional Baggage  Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle ! ️  Hosted by: Barb Schmidt https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/   Michelle Maros https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/   Join our community⬇️  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcast   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/   Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcast Listen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ ️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday ✨ Available Now✨ Order Michelle’s book, Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  Episode #274

  272 - Rewiring the Brain: The Power of Affirmations & Creating New Neural Pathways - Part 2

  Sep 8, 202628 min

  Have you ever found yourself thinking—I’m stuck in old thought patterns, so how do I actually change my mind and heal from past trauma? On today’s episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb and Michelle continue the conversation in Part 2 of their Rewiring the Brain series, diving deeper into brain health, trauma, and the science of rewiring your mind. Opening up about personal experiences, including Barb navigating the traumatic emotional aftermath of a 33 year marriage and divorce, the mother daughter duo explores how unaddressed life trauma physically impacts the brain and how we can preemptively build resilience Barb and Michelle break down how self-talk, Claude Steele's self-affirmation theory, and positive repetition physically create new neural pathways in the brain. They unpack why the nervous system prefers familiarity even when it's painful and why positive change can sometimes feel like a threat. From moving out of survival mode into creative growth to practical daily habits that keep the brain sharp, this episode serves as an empowering guide to taking control of your internal narrative, building confidence, and rewiring your brain through repeated practice. In This Episode, We Discuss: ✨ How unaddressed trauma impacts the brain and how to build resilience through life's biggest changes. ✨ The power of self-talk and self-affirmation theory to physically rewire neural pathways. ✨ Why the brain prioritizes protection in survival mode and how to move into thriving. ✨ How taking action and building confidence creates new evidence for your mind. ✨ Simple daily practices and repetition tools to keep your brain sharp and healthy as you age. Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle! ️ Hosted by: https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/ Join our community⬇️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/ Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcast Listen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ ️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday ✨ Available Now✨ Order Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement. https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  Episode #273

  271 - The Beauty in Rewiring the Brain: Part 1

  Sep 1, 202625 min

  Have you ever found yourself thinking, I’m getting older, but what can I actually do right now to protect my memory and keep my brain healthy? On today’s episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb and Michelle dive into a deeply personal conversation about women's brain health, cognitive aging, and the fear of losing your mind. Inspired by turning 70 and navigating a major life transition, Barb shares her recent obsession with brain research, highlighting why it’s critical for women to start taking care of their brains long before older age. Together, the mother-daughter duo explores the vital connection between emotional wellbeing, trauma, and physical brain health. Barb and Michelle look at some surprising statistics, including why nearly two thirds of Alzheimer’s diagnoses are in women, and explore how hormonal changes during perimenopause, postpartum, and aging can affect brain health. They explore neuroplasticity and the idea that the brain is always changing, looking at how resilience, mindfulness, and other healthy practices can help strengthen positive neural pathways, support brain health, and shape the way we respond to stress and trauma. Ultimately, they offer practical, empowering strategies to help you pause, settle your mind during life's adversity, and choose how you respond so you can keep your brain sharp and thriving at any age. In This Episode, We Discuss:  ✨ Why women are uniquely affected by brain health issues and cognitive decline.  ✨ The impact of unaddressed trauma and major life transitions on the brain.  ✨ What neuroplasticity is and how resilience actually rewires your brain.  ✨ Practical tools to settle the mind, practice mindfulness as choice, and build brain health early. Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle! ️ Hosted by: https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/ Join our community ⬇️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/ Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcast Listen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ ️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday ✨ Available Now✨ Order Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement. https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  Episode #272

  270 - When Stress and Overwhelm Show Up

  Aug 25, 202652 min

  You've done the work. Everything should be easy now, right? On today’s episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb and Michelle explore what happens when stress and overwhelm show up, even when you’ve been doing the work, and challenge the common misconception that mindfulness “fixes everything.” In a real time moment during the recording, Barb becomes overwhelmed and asks to pause, creating an honest example of what it looks like to stop, acknowledge what you’re feeling, and give yourself space rather than pushing through.  Barb speaks on how external circumstances cannot be controlled, only we as individuals can control their internal responses and rebuild their mind's narrative. Michelle walks through helpful frameworks like taking the mind to the gym and creating new neural pathways, they emphasize that managing stress is an ongoing practice of self-worth and resilience. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to offer themselves grace and practice tools like pausing, positive affirmations, journaling, self-compassion, and setting boundaries. In This Episode, We Discuss: ✨ What to do in the moment when you feel stress and overwhelm. ✨Reframing the mind and building new emotional habits and skills. ✨The pitfalls of becoming more aware. ✨The power of the pause.  Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle ! ️ Host by: https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/ Join our community⬇️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/ Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcast Listen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/  ️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday ✨ Available Now✨ Order Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement. https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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