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Basic B*tch Seeks Enlightenment - Podcast

Basic B*tch Seeks Enlightenment

I sold my stuff, downsized my house, and intentionally started my life over…with kids In tow. Here’s how it’s going.

How To Education Self-Improvement
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
31 minutes
Episodes
138
Years Active
2022 - 2024
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Burnout Almost Got Me...Again. But, I'm Back!

Burnout Almost Got Me...Again. But, I'm Back!

I have faced burnout several times in my life and I just can’t seem to stop myself. However, I think I’m brave enough to say that I’m finally done with that part of my life. My latest pursuit is find…

00:17:11  |   Mon 09 Dec 2024
The Best Thing My Dad Did For Me Was Die

The Best Thing My Dad Did For Me Was Die

Having a parent who struggles with an addiction is a challenge in and of itself. Losing that parent is a whole other kind of challenge. Finding a way to learn valuable lessons in order to shape my li…

00:24:09  |   Mon 26 Aug 2024
5 Minute Curiosity & What Nourishment Really Means with Ashley Strong Smith

5 Minute Curiosity & What Nourishment Really Means with Ashley Strong Smith

Have you ever considered what this world would look like if we all truly did exactly what we wanted? Even for just five minutes per day. During this interview with Ashley Strong Smith, she and I sit …

00:44:29  |   Mon 19 Aug 2024
Ep. 133: Basic B*tch Seeks Enlightenment Take One

Ep. 133: Basic B*tch Seeks Enlightenment Take One

I've spent the last seven years talking about minimalism, and decluttering my life, but the reality is, it has been so much more than that. Before I decided to downsize my stuff, I first decided I ne…

00:13:57  |   Mon 12 Aug 2024
Ep 132: Creating Experiences in Life's Little Moments with Palak Dave

Ep 132: Creating Experiences in Life's Little Moments with Palak Dave

Have you ever really sat down to enjoy a cup of coffee? Do you ever put your camera away just to take in the moment around you rather than capturing the perfect snapshot? How about buying a boring ca…

00:39:56  |   Mon 05 Aug 2024
Ep. 131: I Started Olympic Weight Lifting at Age 60 with Kim Rahir

Ep. 131: I Started Olympic Weight Lifting at Age 60 with Kim Rahir

Could you imagine going from active, high-achieving woman to bed ridden and physically struggling with an MS diagnosis? That’s the story Kim Rahir shares with us today on the podcast. She was able to…

00:52:45  |   Mon 15 Jul 2024
Ep. 130: Finding Yourself. Loving Each Other. Saving the Planet with Donal MacCoon

Ep. 130: Finding Yourself. Loving Each Other. Saving the Planet with Donal MacCoon

What does it really take to change the world? Most of us have some desire to leave a lasting impact, but often aren’t sure where to start. Today’s guest, Donal MacCool is a clinical psychologist and …

00:49:00  |   Tue 09 Jul 2024
Ep. 129: What Does It Mean to Live a Simply Extraordinary Life with NoorJehan Tourte

Ep. 129: What Does It Mean to Live a Simply Extraordinary Life with NoorJehan Tourte

If you have ever been conflicted about how you want to live your life, what you want to do, or the job you want to have, you are not alone. Tune into today’s episode with guest, NoorJehan Tourte who …

00:53:36  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
Ep. 128: Packing Light and Getting Outdoors with Glen Van Peski

Ep. 128: Packing Light and Getting Outdoors with Glen Van Peski

Our family has found so much joy in reconnecting to the outdoors in the last few years and today's guest made me start itching for adventure and fresh air a little bit more. Glen Van Peski is the aut…

00:53:46  |   Mon 17 Jun 2024
Ep. 127: I Quit My High Profile Fashion Career to Do My Own Thing with Nicole Russo

Ep. 127: I Quit My High Profile Fashion Career to Do My Own Thing with Nicole Russo

Today’s guest had me hooked when she told me she sat at a table with Victoria Beckham. My Spice Girl’s loving heart skipped a beat, and I was all ears as she told me she walked away from her successf…

01:04:02  |   Mon 10 Jun 2024
Ep. 126: Breaking Free From Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms with Melanie Ann Layer

Ep. 126: Breaking Free From Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms with Melanie Ann Layer

It’s so easy to become overwhelmed by life’s problems. We can do deep dives into trying to uncover perfect solutions to our biggest problems, only to realize the solution is even more complicated tha…

00:26:54  |   Mon 03 Jun 2024
Episode 125: What We Can Learn from Hitting Rock Bottom with Melanie Ann Layer

Episode 125: What We Can Learn from Hitting Rock Bottom with Melanie Ann Layer

Do you think your biggest fears are designed to show you what you are capable of overcoming? What if the hardships we face can be something that remind us of just how resilient we really are? This is…

00:41:47  |   Mon 27 May 2024
Ep. 124: Stuff Is Giving Me

Ep. 124: Stuff Is Giving Me "The Ick"

If you have teenagers like I do you have probably heard the term, "It's giving me The Ick." If you haven't heard this, welcome to the new slang...apparently it's a part of my vocabulary now. I'm just…

00:27:19  |   Mon 20 May 2024
Ep. 123: Spoken Words Can Change the World with Emily Montgomery

Ep. 123: Spoken Words Can Change the World with Emily Montgomery

Shooting a kind text is a thoughtful idea, but did you know speaking the words out loud leaves an even bigger impact? Today I sat down with founder of the HiLU app, Emily Montgomery to talk about the…

00:42:41  |   Mon 13 May 2024
Ep. 122: I'm Quitting Everything. Here's How You Can Too.

Ep. 122: I'm Quitting Everything. Here's How You Can Too.

The idea of walking away from minimalism and the online presence that I have built has been something that has been on my mind for a long time. Today it all came to me in one giant AHA moment...or di…

00:24:00  |   Mon 06 May 2024
Ep. 121: I Quit My 6-Figure Job to Find My Purpose with Jean-Francois Lappas

Ep. 121: I Quit My 6-Figure Job to Find My Purpose with Jean-Francois Lappas

If you have ever dreamed of turning in your 2 week notice, and living life on your terms, then you're going to want to tune into today's episode where I sit down with Wayba founder and coach, Jean-Fr…

00:59:04  |   Mon 29 Apr 2024
Ep. 120: Heads Up: Decluttering Can Wreck You Emotionally

Ep. 120: Heads Up: Decluttering Can Wreck You Emotionally

This week I found myself struggling with a bath mat. For real. Even though I wasn't decluttering this particular item, I couldn't help but feel an emotional attachment to it which just reminded me of…

00:37:19  |   Mon 22 Apr 2024
Ep. 119: Escaping Ordinary Living, Grieving, and Creating the Space for All of It

Ep. 119: Escaping Ordinary Living, Grieving, and Creating the Space for All of It

Life can feel so tough. Whether we are going through a new transition, we've had back to back setbacks, or it just feels like we're not quite living life the way we want to. Today I tossed out any sc…

00:23:23  |   Mon 15 Apr 2024
Ep. 118: My Son is Losing His Sight, and I'm Trying to Save It with Stephen Johnston

Ep. 118: My Son is Losing His Sight, and I'm Trying to Save It with Stephen Johnston

What happens to a family when they are told their child may never see again? This is a fear that most parents never consider, but today I sit down with dad, Stephen Johnston to talk about what he did…

00:43:49  |   Mon 08 Apr 2024
Ep. 117: Minimalism Helped Me Redesign My Life

Ep. 117: Minimalism Helped Me Redesign My Life

Minimalism was so much more than decluttering. It actually allowed me the space to completely redesign my life from the outside in. In today's episode I'm giving you a quick breakdown as to how clear…

00:20:36  |   Mon 01 Apr 2024
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