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Welcome to Happy Hour at the ranch– where we are gettin’ shit done! This is where our conversations are as raw and unstructured as your conversations over a drink at your favorite bar or a cup of joe at your favorite cafe. On our podcast we talk about life on the ranch, business, world happenings- which are also the things that buzz around a bar during happy hour. Join myself and my husband Nathan as we chat about all things intended to help each other connect, grow and thrive.  

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Jun 6, 2017

It is easy to set intentions or goals, but not always easy sticking to a plan.  Join us as we explore what accountability looks like and how we can help ourselves be successful in all areas of our lives.  

 

Please excuse the technical difficulties; we weren't using our equipment due to travel but still wanted to record for ya'll anyhow :)

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Thank you for the honor of doing what we love!  xoxo

 

May 30, 2017

It is all about perspective when it comes to choosing light or choosing dark and in this episode we explore how to be powerful in our perspective.  On our show we have guest Lou who shares her own personal story as well as her mission with www.passthelove.org - join us! 

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May 23, 2017

In this episode, we explore how one can heal the world- and it doesn't start with finger pointing or blame.  We also explore an amazing organization with April Haberman and Days for Girls.  Please join us on this journey and share with us an organization that you love (and how you first started with YOU).  

Dee talked about: The 5 minute journal- https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal

 

Days for girls: www.daysforgirls.org 

Social media: @daysforgirls

Use tags #DaysforGirls and #MenstruationMatters 

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May 16, 2017

How amazing would it be to live in ease?  And be proud of it?  Our culture deems lack of stress as unfavorable, but the truth is- even in our 'busy' schedules- we can experience ease.  And life is not MEANT to be hard.  It is when we surrender to ease, when we choose to light our eyes on what is right in our lives, that more RIGHT things come into our lives.  Join us as we explore what this looks like. 

Talked about: Law of Attraction with Abraham Hicks - http://www.abraham-hicks.com/lawofattractionsource/index.php 

 

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May 9, 2017

It is hard (nay impossible) to not have some forms of drama in our lives.  Even if we are simply witnesses to it.  Here is the real truth though; if you participate in drama (which includes active listening) then you cannot have a life of contentment, peace and joy.   If you are one that feels drama follows you, or that drama people infiltrate your life, or you feel like you can't get away from drama- take a listen and let us know your thoughts!

Netflix Show we talked about (Inn Saei): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4924624/mediaviewer/rm2914981376 

 

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May 2, 2017

There isn’t a way to avoid challenges, pain, discomfort.  However, there is a way to look at them differently and to grow and maybe even appreciate them.  In this episode Dee and Shannon explore the various ways and steps to grow and appreciate the difficulties experienced in life.

 

Things mentioned on the show:

 

Julia Cameron, Morning Pages: http://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/

 

Glennon Doyle-Melton, Love Warrior: http://lovewarriorbook.com

 

The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins: https://melrobbins.com/the-5-second-rule/

 

Jim Rohn: https://www.jimrohn.com

 

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Apr 25, 2017

Each of us, no matter what journey we are on, experience darkness; anxiety, stress, a funk, sadness.  In this episode Dee & Shannon explore how to recalibrate emotionally in order to experience more joy, peace and productivity.   Steps outlined are: awareness, grace, stop, reset/calibrate & surrender.  Being in the right energy is the most productive thing you can do!

 

Individuals talked about: Jess Lively - http://jesslively.com

 

The law of attraction with Abraham Hicks: http://www.abraham-hicks.com/lawofattractionsource/index.php

 

Tony Robbins: www.tonyrobbins.com

 

Gabriel Bernstein: https://gabbybernstein.com

 

 

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Thank you for the honor of doing what we love!  xoxo

 

Apr 18, 2017

There is nothing that is more powerful in identifying who you are, who you will be and what you can accomplish than the language you use.  Join Dee & Shannon as they explore the power of language and how you can take control of this one thing that can drastically change your life!  Take a look at Dr. Emoto's youtube video below as well - so very interesting to find how language can influence EVERYTHING!

 

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujQAk9EM3xg&t=503s 

 

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Thank you for the honor of doing what we love!  xoxo

 

Apr 11, 2017

In this episode Dee & Shannon explore their own birth charts with Mildred Murillo- and can we just say WOW.  What an incredible experience!   In this, fun, serious, crazy episode we uncover things about ourselves that, although inherently known, were not conscious of and taken to heart in such a profound way! Check this out and if you want to get a hold of Milly, you can contact her at: onelovemilly@gmail.com

 

 

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Apr 4, 2017

In this episode Dee and Shannon explore how to make simple shifts with Maria Mizzy.  Maria discusses simple strategies that can help one with body image, nutrition and a fitness routine.    Join us on our conversation as we explore something that effects ALL of us in some way.  

 

More about Maria: Transformational Nutrition and Fitness Specialist Maria Mizzi inspires professional women to make simple shifts in how they think about food and exercise to feel

and look fabulous. Her coaching programs provide the roadmap to finally live that dream of a 10 plus life full of self-confidence, health and happiness both inside and out. Learn more at MariaMizzi.com

 

More links for Maria and her programs:

www.facebook.com/BeachPhysiqueFitness

 

www.instagram.com/beachphysique

 

online program:  www.BeachPhysiqueMethod.com

 

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Mar 28, 2017

There is a belief that when you rise before the sun does, you have the full power of the sun, earth and nature’s energy in your corner helping you to create an awakening of the body, mind and spirit.  And in this episode Dee and Shannon share their best practices and beliefs on how to take advantage of this energy and tone to cultivate the best results and alignment in a day.  They also share what to do when one falls out of healthy habits and how to get back on track. 

 

Video mentioned in the episode: https://youtu.be/KgzLzbd-zT4  (Navy Seal Admiral Shares Reasons to Make Bed Everyday)

 

Book mentioned: Body Wise: Discovering Your Body’s Intelligence for Lifelong Health and Healing by Rachel Carlton Abrams M.D.

 

Free Meditation app mentioned: https://insighttimer.com

 

 

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Mar 21, 2017

In today’s episode Dee & Shannon, along with amazing guest Ruth Nelson, explore what balance really means, the lies surrounding this ‘belief’ and what balance could look like.    Together we explore internal and external influences to our sense of balance, and how we can be so consumed with balance that we are not present and actually living.

 

Books we mentioned:

You can heal your life by Louise Hay

Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vader

The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu

 

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Mar 14, 2017

We are so excited to welcome our first guest, Sarah Webb from Plaid for Women (a transformational media company providing amazing content for women), whom we love and fell even more in love with!  Her motto, to be a  light to women, is so beautiful to us- and she is definitely a light- not just to women, but to everyone.    All of us on this call took the leap from Corporate jobs to follow our passion and dreams into self employment.   We discuss fears, obstacles and best advice.  Take a listen to our journeys! 

 

 

PS- we recognize that we had some sound and technical issues; please forgive us.

 

About our guest: Sarah Webb is the president of Plaid for Women, Inc.  Plaid is a transformational media company that provides substantive content for women on the “business of life.”  Sarah runs the day to day operations leveraging her previous corporate experience and her CPA license.  She understands the women of Plaid because she is one herself; she runs from being a mother, to running a company, to eating lunch with a friend and then sits down and tries to eat dinner with her husband.

 

Plaid for Women: https://www.plaidforwomen.com

Facebook for Plaid for Women: https://www.facebook.com/PlaidForWomen/

Podcast for Plaid for Women: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/plaid-radio-by-plaid-for-women/id1189990323

Book: Presence- Amy Cuddy

 

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Mar 7, 2017

In this episode Dee and Shannon explore what is a belief system, what shapes a belief system and then how to choose a new one and be intentional about it.   Most of us live in a default fear based belief system- which limits us and creates so much negative energy and unhappiness.  By re-writing stories and shaping a belief system with intention- a whole new perspective, a whole new world is opened up with unlimited potential.    “You see everything is about belief, whatever we believe rules our existences, rules our life”- Miguel Ruiz, author of The 4 Agreements.

Information found at: www.intentionalworkplace.com 

 

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Feb 28, 2017

In this fun and lighthearted episode Dee and Shannon share five things each that most people don't know about them.  No judging here- listen, laugh and then send us five things people don't know about you!

 

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Feb 21, 2017

Each of us strive, in our hearts at least, to live a life without judgment, criticism or negativity.  Explore with Dee & Shannon as they discuss the struggles of this journey as well as the beautiful Oneness of this world and exercising immense empathy and connection with everyone.  There isn't a pill, or a short cut to skip the hard work- do the work and reap the massive rewards. 

 

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Items mentioned on this episode:

Visit to Ashram- https://sivanandayogafarm.org

Guru Singh- http://www.gurusingh.com

Book: Carry On Warrior- Glennon Doyle Melton

Book: Rising Strong- Brene Brown

Feb 17, 2017

Today's episode is an 'in between' episode where our intention is to share something we are holding space for in our worlds at the moment that we want to extend to you.   Dee share's The Four Agreements, from the book, The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz- a MUST read and a book that both Shannon and Dee live by.  

Our in between episodes are designed to be 5-15 quick uplifting minutes.  Enjoy!

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Feb 14, 2017

In today’s episode Dee and Shannon discuss what it means to hold space for someone- which sometimes means shutting the F up and LISTENING.   But listening to connect, not to respond- which is a big difference.  Included is a short, hard, yet simple cognitive tool in order to strengthen your empathetic muscles as well as reducing your judgy muscles. 

 

Link for the video discussed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw

 

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Feb 7, 2017

Have you ever felt like you needed to please everyone (or someone in particular) which may have caused you to not be your true self in some fashion?  Or have you had your feelings hurt because someone criticized something about you or your work?  If not- don’t listen to this show and as a a matter of fact- congratulations- you are the only soul on this planet that hasn’t felt this way in some manner.  But really, all of us, in some fashion, have felt stress about not being liked in situations or relationships and in this episode Dee and Shannon discuss thoughts about how to change your mindset, and responses, in order to release and be comfortable with not being everyone’s cup of tea (without having to actually punch someone in the throat for being a jerk). 

 

Books talked about:

Daring Greatly- Brene Brown

Glennon Doyle Melton- http://momastery.com/blog/about-glennon/

 

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Feb 1, 2017

Today's episode is an 'in between' episode where our intention is to share something we are holding space for in our worlds at the moment that we want to extend to you.   Today, Dee shares a piece of her 40 day practice that she is currently in and it is from The Greatest Salesman in the world by Ogman Dino.  Take a listen, don't be scared, we are not converting you into a kool aid drinker.  Our in between episodes are designed to be 5-15 quick uplifting minutes.  Enjoy!

 

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Jan 25, 2017

Can you honestly say you look for the best perspective in all things?  We can’t!  We try, but, well, it is hard as sh*t sometimes.  In this episode Dee & Shannon discuss how to look for the best perspective, how to approach difficult situations/people in love, including when it comes to politics (eeeek), relationships and more.   Are you up for a challenge from us?  Find out!

 

Books we mentioned:

The Universe has your back

 

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Jan 17, 2017

Do you ever find yourself cranky, full of angst or just frustrated because things didn’t go the way you planned?  Maybe even big time failures that throw you off.  Or even simple day to day things that frustrate you? Join Dee & Shannon as they explore how to release the plan, but not the goal.  Learn how to surrender.    Also a big thank you to our listeners!  We had over 500 downloads in less than two weeks!  We are humbled and grateful!  Please SHARE us- and more importantly, let us know what you want to hear us discuss! 

 

 

Books recommended or talked about:

Rising Strong

 

 

Stoked Yogi for SUP Yoga certification, Retreats, Teacher Trainings:

www.stokedyogi.com

 

 

The Ashram we talked about and Shannon visited:

https://sivanandayogafarm.org/

 

 

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Jan 10, 2017

Comparing our lives with others is foolish, but an unfortunate commonality. It is one of the number one ways people make themselves unhappy; comparing their discarded blooper reels to someone else’s highlight reels.   There are a few healthy ways to use comparison as Dee and Shannon review, and some ways to avoid it altogether (or at least to get out of that space).  *Note this podcast had some serious technical difficulties.  This is a journey, and we are so grateful for your gracious hearts as we maneuver technology.

 

Books recommended or talked about:

The Four Agreements

Love Warrior

 

 

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Jan 3, 2017

Everyone, at some point, has been in a relationship they felt was toxic, or wanted to end.  But how?  In today’s episode Dee & Shannon explore the sticky areas of relationships, the tough talks and what to do with toxic relationships.

 

Books recommended (or talked about):

Rising Strong

Spiritual Partnerships

A Course in Miracles

 

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