In this episode, host Mary Foley opens up about the sudden and unexpected health issues her aging family members have faced, including her mother's bout with shingles and COVID-19, as well as her aunt's sudden passing. She reflects on the emotions, uncertainties, and ways in which she has found strength and comfort during these challenging times.Here are a few takeaways for all of us: 1. Being Real: Mary’s honesty about her struggles and emotions encourages listeners to be open about their own challenges and seek comfort.2. Power of Community: Mary reminds us that family and friends play a crucial role in providing solace during tough times, stressing the importance of being there for each other.3. Finding Strength: Mary shares how her faith has been a source of strength, providing insight into how God offers peace in the face of adversity.4. Coping Toolbox: Mary introduces a practical approach for dealing with tough times, focusing on prayer, presence, and practical actions as key strategies for navigating life’s unexpected curveballs.****You're invited to join Mary in her new "40 Days of Renewal" experience this Lent!  The includes a daily dose of personal devotional time with the thought-provoking and heart-penetrating book Journey to the Cross. PLUS, there will be weekly virtual group gatherings where we will reflect, share, and celebrate the amazing ways God is working in our lives. Anticipate the most meaningful 40 days of Lent that you've ever experienced! Deadline to register is Feb 9, 2024. Go here to sign up today: http://www.40daysofrenewal.com****Quotables: Final Goodbyes to My Dying Aunt: "Now, it was wild to do that, but I got to do that."  [9:14 → 9:20]Amazing Encouragement from My Mom with Dementia: "You're going to be all right. You're strong." [10:32 → 10:36]Get notified when the next episode is released: Click the Subscribe button on your fave podcast platform: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet notified by email: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

On this episode, Mary Foley shares a heartwarming "Flip the Chip Moment" that's sure to lift your spirits. She tells the story of a mini-miracle moment involving her aging uncle and her mom, who's battling dementia. Despite the challenges they face, Mary and her family find a way to make her uncle's wish of visiting his parents' gravesite come true. Through small acts of love and kindness, they create a beautiful and joyous experience, proving that even the little things can make a big impact. Here are three takeaways for all of us: 1. Small is Mighty: Mary reminds us that even little acts of care and love pack a powerful punch and can mean the world to someone. 2. Sparking Joy: By giving attention and love, we can create beautiful moments that brighten the lives of those around us. 3. Choose Kindness: Mary encourages listeners to choose hope and to never underestimate the impact of small, caring gestures in creating moments of joy and connection. Get notified when the next story is released: Click the Subscribe button on your fave podcast platform here.Get notified by email here. Quotables: Such a Cute Moment: "At one point, my mom and her brother are sitting on this bench and they're talking, so engaged with one another, and he is telling her why he has this bump on her head and she is listening so intently. And then she was smiling and believing every word of it. And by the way, it was an amazing, fantastical story, which isn't exactly true, but that didn't matter. She was listening and he was telling and she was believing. And it felt like in that moment, like the older brother and the younger sister on the school bench in the playyard after school." [4:14 → 4:53] Positive Vibes Spreading: "What happens is when you give something or someone some attention, you give them energy. You really give them some of your life. It's a life giving exchange that that alone can spark others around you to do the same, and that can build momentum. And then in time, it can feel like an event or something that happens. That's a mini miracle." [7:12 → 7:40] ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

In this episode, Mary Foley shares a hilarious and heartwarming story from her caregiving journey. She recounts the day her mother, who has dementia, came home with a mysterious pair of men's pants in her purse. Mary digs into possible scenarios, but also dives into the bigger life lessons this quirky incident holds.Key Takeaways: 1. Don't jump to conclusions: It's easy to make up stories when we only have snippets of info. Mary urges us to hold off on assuming and be mindful of the tales we weave about others.2. Write a happier story: Mary suggests making up hopeful and uplifting stories about yourself and others instead of going down the critical and gloomy road.3. Laugh it off: Life's full of funny moments, just like the one with the men's pants. Mary encourages us to embrace the light-hearted and find humor every day.4. Embrace the mystery: We're all still writing our life stories, and that's okay. Embrace the unknown and keep going.5. Find meaning in the unknown: Even if we never found out who the men's pants belonged to, Mary reminds us to find meaning in the unknown and assume the best.This episode offers a heartwarming and insightful dive into caregiving, resilience, and finding humor in the unexpected. So, don't miss out—subscribe and join Mary's email list for more meaningful stories and fresh perspectives. Get notified when the next story is released:Click the Subscribe button on your fave podcast platform:  https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet notified by email:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify Quotables:Dementia's Surprise: "She came home with a pair of men's pants in her purse, and she certainly didn't go there with them." — Mary Foley [02:00 → 02:07] Choosing Hopeful Stories: "Why not make a story make up a story that's more hopeful versus depressing and critical, that's more uplifting versus downtrodden. That is something that's more of possibility than of like, oh my gosh, gloom and doom. Why not? We have that choice." — Mary Foley [08:05 → 08:26] Embracing Humor Daily: "There's funny moments like that in every day, so why not just choose the light hearted and the funny more often?" — Mary Foley [09:12 → 09:21] ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

I'm back with another short story as a sidekick caregiver that I'm calling Flip the Chip Moments.Because as you know, chip happens on your nails and in your life. But instead of letting the chips keep you down, you can decide to "flip" a challenge or difficultly that’s wants to hold you back into something more positive that helps you more forward.  These stories aren't just about caregiving or aging parents and relatives. There are about life.Today's story is about my uncle who is in hospice. After celebrating his 92nd birthday, he made a personal plea to me that I will never forget. His plea was heavy and sad and I thought I couldn't do a dang thing to help him. The chips in his life were definitely down.I've never faced a plea like this. I didn't know what to do. And then, an idea came to me.Yeah, don't give me credit. Must have been from God. I was just standing there with eyes like a deer in the headlights.  Listen to here what happened.To be notified when the next story is released, you can:1. Sign up to get notified by email:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify2. Subscribe to my podcast. Use the platform you're listening with right now or go here for all the options:  https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcast ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

I've decided to make a temporary change to my Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast where I talk with amazing midlife women. Because I need the time and energy to be present for my aging loved ones (including Mom with dementia and Uncle in hospice). Instead, I've decided to share stories (AKA Flip the Chip Moments) from my journey as a sidekick caregiver. Because the most difficult moments in life can also be the most beautiful. Here's the first one that happened on National Daughter's Day (with my Mom who no longer knows I'm her daughter). If you want more stories, please comment/reply with a simple "YES!". To be notified when the next story is released, you can: 1. Sign up to get notified by email: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify 2. Subscribe to my podcast (including YouTube with these videos): https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcast ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

When any chip happens in your life, where do you immediately turn? I bet it’s a gal pal, a female friend! That’s why today we’re exploring what we need from female friendships at midlife and how to create and nurture them. The opportunity to create rich female friendships at this point in life is greater than ever, if we are willing to try.I’ve invited two of my previous guests back to have a conversation about the importance of female friendships in midlife. My first gal pal is Jill Baughan, host of the podcast called “Find Joy…No Matter What!” She describes it as doing joy shots with a friend. My second gal pal is Patti DeNucci. She’s a speaker and author of “More Than Just Talk: The Essential Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Enjoy Better Conversations.” And, as we know, any good female friendship has ALOT of good conversations!In this episode, we talk about:The benefits of having female friends in midlifeTips for having richer conversationsHow to make time for important friendshipsFinding joy in female friendshipsHere’s a glance:[6:57] Jill and Patti are both Naked Nelly’s who are not afraid to be their authentic selves.[9:18] Jill and Patti share the importance of female friends in their lives and why.[14:33] Jill and Patti weigh in on must haves in a female friendship.[19:46] The struggles of making time for female friends when time is limited.[27:17] Tips and ideas for having deeper, richer conversations.[34:39] Guidance for introverted or socially shy females who want to start conversations.[37:56] The importance of being authentic in female friendships.[44:29] How Jill finds joy in her female friendships.[52:03] Patti’s created nail color would be Colorful Conversations and Jill’s would be Confetti.[1:01:38] In the Flip the Chip segment, Mary highlights the big, do-able takeaways Jill and Patti shared about creating and nurturing female friendships in midlife.Shareables:“We need all the encouragement, support, and joy that we can get from our friends especially in this time of life.” — Jill Baughan on @livelikeyournailcolor“Just like exercise, eating well, and getting to sleep, you have to make your friends a priority.” — Patti DeNucci on @livelikeyournailcolor“We all want to be known, understood, and accepted.” — Mary Foley on @livelikeyournailcolorDiscover more about Jill & Patti: JillBaughan.comFinding Joy…No Matter What PodcastListen to episode 29 with JillPattiDenucci.comMore than Just Talk: The Essential Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Enjoy Better ConversationsListen to episode 35 (Part 1) with PattiListen to episode 36 (Part 2) with PattiSweet Potato’s Queen Book of LoveFor more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.comRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts —“Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

In part 1 of this discussion, we talked about the common reasons why estrangement happens with an adult child and four things you can do starting today to put yourself on the path of reconnection. In part 2, Tina offers five specific things not to do if you have an estranged child, some real stories of reconciled relationships, and an unexpected takeaway that applies to all of us, whether you currently have an estranged adult child, or not.Tina Gilbert is a Psychotherapist, Author, Estrangement Consultant, and author of Reconnecting with Your Estranged Adult Child: Practical Tips and Tools to Heal Your Relationship. She cuts through the blame, shame, and guilt on both sides of the broken relationship and offers techniques and tools to parents who have felt powerless. She believes reconciliation is a step-by-step process, but the effort is worth it. It is never too late to renew relations and experience better-than-ever bonds.In this episode, we talk about:What not to do when attempting to repair an estranged relationshipSuccessful reconnections between parents and estranged childrenThe importance of self-compassion when it feels that life isn’t fairHere’s a glance:[2:41] Tina shares a few strategies many parents try but are not effective in repairing an estranged relationship.[9:45] Stories of successful reconnections between adult children and parents.[17:46] Why allowing time to pass could be what is needed to heal a relationship when nothing else is working.[25:07] Keys to finding self-compassion when it feels that life isn’t fair.[30:22] Tina explains why Self-compassion Cinnamon Cookie is the nail color she would choose to heal relationships.[34:12] In the Flip the Chip segment, Mary highlights Tina’s five things not to do if you are currently estranged from your adult child.Shareables:“Continually reaching out, in some cases, will actually do more harm than good. In other cases, it won't make a difference.” — Tina Gilbertson on @livelikeyournailcolor“I hear regularly from parents who have managed to reconnect with their kids. There's a certain point at which the parent takes ownership of the problem and says "I am going to figure this out”. You have to overcome shame to do it.” — Tina Gilbertson on @livelikeyournailcolor“Most estrangements are temporary.” — Tina Gilbertson on @livelikeyournailcolorDiscover more about Tina: TinaGilbertson.comReconnecting with Your Estranged Adult Child: Practical Tips and Tools to Heal Your RelationshipReconnection Club PodcastReconnection ClubFor more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.comRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts —“Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

Parents whose adult children have cut them off often wonder: How did this happen? Where did I go wrong? What happened to my loving child? Over time, holidays, birthdays, and even the birth of a grandchild may all pass - in silence. But there is hope. Today’s gal pal is Tina Gilbertson. Tina is a Psychotherapist, Author, Estrangement Consultant, and author of Reconnecting with Your Estranged Adult Child: Practical Tips and Tools to Heal Your Relationship. She cuts through the blame, shame, and guilt on both sides of the broken relationship and offers techniques and tools to parents who have felt powerless. She believes reconciliation is a step-by-step process, but the effort is well worth it. It is never too late to renew relations and experience better-than-ever bonds.In this episode, we talk about:The importance of self-compassionHow to not feel powerless when there is estrangement in the familyHow early wounding affects our closest relationshipsEncouraging emotional resilience within ourselvesHere’s a glance:[5:47] Tina is a Naked Nelly who simply doesn’t concern herself with any more personal grooming than necessary.[8:02] What issues fuel parent-adult child estrangement?[16:50] What parents can do to reconcile a relationship with an estranged adult child.[24:45] Four key points to help parents not to feel powerless.[32:58] How early wounding affects relationships and the benefits of speaking with a qualified counselor.[42:04] Finding emotional resilience within yourself.[43:44] In the Flip the Chip segment, Mary highlights the four things parents can start doing today if they have an estranged child.Shareables:“The first thing [parents] want to try to do is to take some time to understand the reasons, from the child's point of view, why they're seeking distance.” — Tina Gilbertson on @livelikeyournailcolor“If we haven't maybe received enough compassion and empathy in our lives, we don't know what it looks like or what it feels like to experience that.” — Tina Gilbertson on @livelikeyournailcolor“Resilience is the ability to come back into equilibrium emotionally.” — Tina Gilbertson on @livelikeyournailcolorDiscover more about Tina: TinaGilbertson.comReconnecting with Your Estranged Adult Child: Practical Tips and Tools to Heal Your RelationshipReconnection Club PodcastReconnection ClubInstagram Facebook here and hereFor more inspiration and fun:Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.comRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts —“Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

Today we are exploring when we find ourselves in the caregiver role of aging parents. I’m there as so many of you are, or will be. Honestly, I used to dread this whole thing, but I'm moving into seeing this as a beautiful time, though not easy. Even if you aren’t currently caregiving for aging parents, chances are you know a friend who is. So, listen for a few nuggets to encourage and support them. Trust me, it will mean so much!To help guide us through this change, I am talking with gal pal, Pam Reynolds. Pam is the author of Caregiving with Confidence: Taking the Guesswork Out of Caregiving. In which, Pam draws upon her extensive experience both personally and professionally. She is a Certified Aging Life Care Manager, Certified Professional Gerontologist, and Certified Dementia Practitioner. She has a diverse vocational background that includes assisted living facility and nursing home management, as well as owning a company that helped people age in place at home.In this episode, we talk about:The gradual shift from child to caregiverFive Tips for new caregiversSelf-care considerations when caring for elderly parentsEssential resources for caregiversHere’s a glance:[5:01] Pam is an evolving Solid Sister who recognizes she needs other Solid Sisters around her. Her go-to color is light pink or a neutral color.[9:01] Pam describes the slippery slope of caregiving.[16:14] Pam became a caregiver for her grandmother when she was just a teen. She shares her life’s journey.[20:50] Why Pam wrote Caregiving with Confidence and five tips for those beginning their caregiving journeys.[34:36] Financial demands vary but it is essential to consider the cost of long-term care. [41:44] Pam explains how having the perfect plan is not always perfect.[45:40] How much consideration should be given to the social needs of our aging parents?[49:17] After 20 years in the Elder Care industry, Pam is pursuing Elder Care Law to advocate for those who deserve the best treatment. [52:44] The importance of self-care when providing care for others. [57:10] Perfectly Imperfect is the nail color Pam created to remind caregivers that it all starts with caring.[101:50] In the Flip the Chip segment, Mary highlights Pamela’s top five tips (GUESS) for caregivers. Shareables:“Identifying as a caregiver is the first step. It is one of the first hurdles we have to overcome.” — Pam Reynolds on @livelikeyournailcolor“We shouldn't expect ourselves to become experts overnight in all these different areas.” — Pam Reynolds on @livelikeyournailcolor“The long-term care funding sources that are government funded ... they don't favor aging in place. They favor the facility model.” — Pam Reynolds on @livelikeyournailcolor“As caregivers we are so used to being yes-men and doing what everyone needs us to do, sometimes you are going to have to turn down an offer to hold your time sacred.” — Pam Reynolds on @livelikeyournailcolorDiscover more about Pam: Caring with Confidence: Taking the Guesswork Out of Caregivingtheagingauthority.comFor more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.comRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts —“Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

Relationships are essential. Relationships help us get things done. And especially as women, our closest relationships have a tremendous impact on how we see ourselves and experience our everyday world. That’s why today I’m kicking off another mini-series called Women’s Essential Relationships. Together, we’re going to explore our relationships as adult women with senior parents, romantic partners, siblings, and female friends. Having been on this planet for several decades we’ve had chip happen in these relationships. How have these moments shaped us and at this point, what can we do to use those moments to become stronger, healthier, and happier?Today we are talking about breakup breakthroughs. If you’ve been in a romantic relationship where you believed it was your forever, and then it’s suddenly over, then you know the heartache and you have lots of questions that haunt you like “Will I ever get over it?”, “Why didn’t I see the signs?” and “Will I be able to love again?”Today’s gal pal Dr. Sherri has been there. She started using her clinical psychology training to identify and navigate through these questions to get to the other side and thrive again. Her book Breakup Breakthroughs: Asking and Answering the Hard Questions So You Can Thrive in the Trauma of a Relationship Breakup, serves as an invitation to the ultimate act of self-love, to understand yourself, your desires, expectations, motivations, and patterns on a deeper, more intentional level than ever before. In this episode, we talk about:Why pain is an essential part of thrivingWhy we don’t see the signs of a breakupWhat it really means to love yourselfTips for letting a relationship go after a breakupHere’s a glance:[6:18] Dr. Sherri goes deeper into why Dark Purple or Black are her go-to colors and how it nails her.[12:09] Dr. Sherri recounts the relationship breakup that inspired her to write her insightful book, Breakup Breakthroughs.[18:13] As a thought coach, Dr. Sherri stresses the necessary component of pain in growth and how growth is an essential part of thriving. [21:34] Mary asks Dr. Sheri to expound on three of the twelve questions from her book Breakup Breakthroughs. [46:29] Dr. Sherri shares her hopes and intentions for anyone who reads her book.[55:49] In the Flip the Chip segment, Mary highlights three of the questions Dr. Sherri suggests to guide you to your breakup breakthroughs.Shareables:“Length of time [in a relationship] does not get to dictate your heart's response or a level of grieving that is appropriate or inappropriate.” — Dr. Sherri Yoder on @livelikeyournailcolor“There is no growth that you will ever experience that is not painful. Pain is inherent in growth.” — Dr. Sherri Yoder on @livelikeyournailcolor“You can't thrive by dismissing how you feel. The only way you can grow is by investigating further how you feel.” — Dr. Sherri Yoder on @livelikeyournailcolor“We gaslight ourselves out of being honest with ourselves. Out of really evaluating a situation.” — Dr. Sherri Yoder on @livelikeyournailcolorDiscover more about Dr. Sherri: Breakup Breakthroughs: Asking and Answering the Hard Questions So You Can Thrive in the Trauma of a Relationship Breakupthrivingthoughtsglobal.org@Dr.SherriSpeaks on Instagram@Dr.SherriYoder on FacebookEpisode 39 with Dr. Sherri: Thriving One Thought at a Time For more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.comRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts —“Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

Quick question: On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being amazing, how would you rate your personal financial well-being right now? Now imagine if that number were higher. How would that impact your personal resilience as the economy and stock market inevitably rises and falls? What kind of mindset around money would help kick doubts and fears about funding your personal dreams to the curb?It's my observation that we gals definitely want financial security and freedom, but we tend to avoid and postpone giving real attention to our financial life. My hope is that by the end of today’s podcast, you are newly inspired to kick your hesitations to the curb and spring some new life into your financial well-being. To help us do that is my gal pal Mary Ashby. When Mary and her husband Rob were in their 30s they were two state employees with two small kids barely making ends meet. I bet they would have rated their financial well-being a two!Today Mary is a Regional Vice President and Investment Adviser Representative with Primerica Advisors. She calls her approach “Your Money GPS — Helping Grow, Protect and Save for Your Financial Future.” What I really appreciate about her is that she makes figuring out your financial well-being practical, attainable, and even fun! In this episode, we talk about:What financial wellness means to womenUsing money as a toolFinancial speedbumps women facePractical actions to improve financial wellnessHere’s a glance:[6:05] Mary is a Naked Nelly but has an inner Solid Sister just waiting to come out boasting all the colors of a rainbow.[8:48] Creating a plan that meets your financial goals is the first step in Mary’s Your Money GPS approach. [11:20] What women care about most when it comes to financial well-being. [18:11] Common misunderstandings and speed bumps women experience about money and their financial life. [25:04] Practical actions women can take to improve their financial well-being in the next 30 days.[35:57] What you can do to prepare for the ebbs and flows of your personal finances.[40:48] Mary shares three mindset changes women can make around money. [45:54] Mary’s nail color that would rejuvenate our financial well-being is On Track.[48:37] In the Flip the Chip segment Mary highlights the practical list of suggestions that can change your financial future in just 30-days. Shareables:“Give yourself some grace and know that modifications are a good thing to achieving your goals.” — Mary Ashby on @livelikeyournailcolor“Women use more conservative investment approaches. Over the long term it can be a drag on their overall accumulation of wealth.” — Mary Ashby on @livelikeyournailcolor“You don't want to go it alone. It is critical to have a knowledgeable trusted person in your corner.” — Mary Ashby on @livelikeyournailcolor“Remember, it is really time in the market, not timing the market that counts.” — Mary Ashby on @livelikeyournailcolorDiscover more about Mary: primerica.com/MaryAshbymaryashby.com/mashby@primerica.com For more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.comRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts —“Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

Spring is in full swing, and time for another episode in the mini-series called Renew for Resilience. We’re talking about topics in your everyday life with the idea that if you and I consider this spring how we can renew these areas, we could boost our resilience to whatever may come our way. Because we’d be more prepared, strong, buoyant, durable, feisty, and quick to recover in this crazy, demanding world. Many don’t realize it, but some of the things we do to make our home cozy and clean, like candles, air fresheners, and cleaners are taxing our bodies way more than ever before, contributing to fatigue, mental fog, and sleep problems. Today’s gal pal has some simple ideas to diminish the home toxins that can help boost your resilience. To better understand how to lighten our home’s toxic load, I’ve invited my gal pal Amy Fowler to the podcast. Amy is the founder of Lamplight Living and doTerra Wellness Advocate. I’ve known Amy for several years and when we would talk, she would ask me how I’m doing and mean it. She really wanted to know! And, so often she’d respond with a practical, natural remedy to try. She was and still is a walking encyclopedia of wellness solutions, including how to lighten your toxic load. In this episode, we talk about:The most common toxins inside our homesPractical ways to lighten our toxic loadHow to improve your home's air qualityHow to clean your home without harsh, harmful chemicalsThe Ditch and Switch methodHere’s a glance:[5:10] As a Gemini, Amy’s nail color persona is both a Naked Nelly and a Solid Sister! [9:00] Amy describes what a toxin is and the most common toxins found in a household.[13:43] How do the toxins in our homes make us sick?[17:55] Amy describes the toxic load threshold the body can handle, and how once we surpass it, it impacts health.[20:19] Practical ways to lighten the toxic load in our bodies — Ditch and Switch and use essential oils.[33:04] We don’t need harsh chemicals to properly clean the house! [38:19] Amy’s top recommendations for simple steps to reduce your toxic load.[44:01] To lighten our toxic load, Amy created the nail color Clean Slate. [46:29] In the Flip the Chip segment, Mary highlights Amy’s approach to lightening the toxic load in your home – the Ditch and Switch.Shareables:“A toxin is any substance that places undue stress on the body.” — Amy Fowler on @livelikeyournailcolor“Our skin absorbs up to 60% of what you put on it.” — Amy Fowler on @livelikeyournailcolor“According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, household products in the US contain more than 80,000 chemicals and most have not been thoroughly tested.” — Amy Fowler on @livelikeyournailcolor“It’s better to make one small change than to not make any change at all.” — Amy Fowler on @livelikeyournailcolorDiscover more about Amy: lamplightliving.cominfo@lamplightliving.com@lamplightliving on Facebook@lamplightliving on InstagramFree ebooks:Cleaning with Essential OilsToxins and Air Quality: How to Freshen the Air You Breathe100 Diffuser Blend IdeasFor more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.comRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts —“Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

What are your plans for the weekend? There are so many fun events, festivals, and activities that call us each spring to come out and play. As a cycling enthusiast, I could fill my entire calendar up with the number of group rides offered up to me on Facebook. But I’ve got a problem,and maybe you have the same problem. I’m not ready for any of them. After months of not riding and not doing other exercise, I’m woefully out of shape. So, what can you and I do this spring to renew our physical strength? Especially as women over 40, what are some simple, but effective ways to feel strong and fit again to do all the activities we truly want to do? I invited my gal pal Brigit Kin-Carlton to be with us today. Brigit is the founder and owner of Bdefined, Personal Fitness & Wellness Defined, in Williamsburg, VA. Bridgit and her team offer a customized, holistic, time-efficient approach to personal training. Having worked in the fitness industry for over 30 years Bridgit has all the creds:  a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Management, Masters of Education in Exercise Science, plus lots of specialty certifications including Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Weightlifting Coach, Nutrition Coach, and Functional Aging Specialist. She competes in triathlons, road races and most recently won fourth in her class at a regional fitness competition! I, on the other hand, am competing with myself to get back to feeling strong and fit again.  This week we’re talking about how you can renew feeling strong and fit so you can  confidently do those activities. In this episode, we talk about:Common health challenges facing women over 40How to combat the biggest concern for aging womenOvercoming the excuses that keep you from moving moreSimple strength training exercises you can do right nowRealistic exercise goals for middle-aged womenHere’s a glance:[4:47] Brigit is a steady and reliable Solid Sister who recognizes that when chip happens, she gets off-balance. Her go-to fav colors are cream on the nails and purple on the toes. [8:15] Common health challenges facing women over 40, including loss of muscle and decreased metabolism. [11:00] Strength training is so important at every age! [18:02] Effective strength training exercises that any middle-aged women can start today. [23:10] Overcoming the common speed bumps and finding the motivation to get moving. [30:12] What to do if you are dealing with a chronic ache, pain, or injury. [35:08] Realistic, inspiring fitness goals for women over 40. [38:08] Can’t Be Beet is Brigit’s created nail color that reminds us that we’re too strong to be beat, and Bad Ass Bitch Blue inspires us to wake up every day being so much more than mediocre.[42:05] In the Flip the Chip segment, Mary highlights Brigit’s body movement challenge to help combat loss of muscle mass. Shareables:“It’s entirely possible to look and feel great at any age.” — Brigit Kin-Carlton on @livelikeyournailcolor“Once you start moving your body, it takes care of so many of the other issues.” — Brigit Kin-Carlton on @livelikeyournailcolor“A little bit goes a long way, and a little bit is better than nothing.” — Brigit Kin-Carlton on @livelikeyournailcolorDiscover more about Brigit: bdefinedfitness.com(757) 345-6801bridgit@bdefinedfitness.comBdefined on FacebookBdefined on InstagramFor more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.comRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts —“Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

Have you ever tried a particular diet like Whole 30, Keto, or one where you have to buy all your food from one company? And it worked. You felt better. For a while. But when you stopped the intensity, so did the benefits. And you’re in a funk again. That probably includes pretty much everyone listening right now.Today’s gal pal, Kelly Lutman, offers an approach to eating that’s about something more important and longer-lasting than losing weight. Kelly is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, founder of Pursue Wellness, and author of “Diet to Edit: Discover Freedom in a New Approach to Food.” I’ve personally learned a lot from Kelly and can tell you that her approach to eating is practical, empowering, and totally designed to give your body the fuel it needs to feel energized and do what you want to do.In this episode, we talk about:Why fad diets just don’t workHow to find freedom with a new approach to foodThe perfectly portioned dinner plate5 tips for editing what you eat to help your body be resilientHere’s a glance:[3:32] Kelly’s goal is to live with the body she has and to support it to be as effective as possible every day.[5:16] A Solid Sister, Kelly’s go-to fav color is a pale peach with just a bit of shimmer.[8:18] How much does what you eat really impact your energy and vitality?[12:46] Little tweaks can have a big impact on overall health.  Kelly experienced this with her own son.[17:58] Fad diets just don’t work. Kelly explains the difference between diet and edit.[22:42] Kelly’s top 5 tips for editing our eating to renew our resilience.[28:28] Improved digestion starts with slowing yourself down.[31:15] Kelly paints a picture of the perfectly portioned, colorful plate.[38:28] Edit your liquids to include more hydrating sources that need to be replenished daily.[40:45] Kelly describes her 5-Day Detox and shares the details for her upcoming spring detox challenge.[47:06] One Step At A Time is Kelly’s created nail color to inspire us to edit our eating habits and eat the colors of the rainbow.[51:00] In the Flip the Chip segment, Mary highlights Kelly’s top 5 tips for editing our eating to renew our resilience.Shareables:“Live in the body you have and support it to be as effective as it can be.” — Kelly Lutman on @livelikeyournailcolor“Eating fat doesn’t make you fat.” — Kelly Lutman on @livelikeyournailcolor“The body can be incredibly resilient when you provide the building blocks it needs.” — Kelly Lutman on @livelikeyournailcolorDiscover more about Kelly: From Diet to Edit: Discover Freedom in a New Approach to FoodGo to pursuewellnessforyou.com to book a strategy call or tap into her extensive blogsFor Kelly’s 5 Day Detox starting April 24, 2023:Go to pursuewellnessforyou.com/5-day-detoxOR email kelly@pursuewellnessforyou.com to get on the waiting listFacebook @PursueWellnessForYouFor more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.comRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts —“Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

Are you tired of chaos and clutter in your home? Do you ever wish someone would come in and make it go away? We have all answered “yes” to those questions because life is busy and seems to require a lot of stuff. But stuff can weigh us down and take up too much of our precious physical, mental, and emotional space. That is why spring cleaning is the first topic that sprang to mind for the Renew for Resilience five-part mini-series. My gal pal, Ashley Stefanko, owner of Home Reimagined, has a great motto: “Less stuff, more life.” She’s an amazing professional organizer who I’ve personally hired. More than once. Because I’m not embarrassed to say I’ve needed professional help to go through all the stuff. What I love is that she’s NOT an unrealistic minimalist, but an advocate for keeping what you need, ditching what you don’t, and making it easy and practical for you to find what you’re looking for when you need it. I’ve learned so much from her about making decluttering doable with immediate happy dance results, that I had to share her with you! In this episode, we talk about: Common reasons people don’t declutterHow to build personal resilience by renewing their spaceSimple decluttering doablesTips for organizing the stuff we use every day Here’s a glance: [4:42] A Glitter Gal on her toes, but a Naked Nelly on her fingers, Ashley says she hates when 'chip' happens. [8:25] Studies show that a person’s physical space directly affects mental, emotional, and physical health. [10:52] How can decluttering and renewing our space increase personal resilience? [13:30] Common reasons people put off dealing with their clutter and how Ashley gets people motivated to renew their space. [20:34] What spaces should people start decluttering first? [32:54] Tips for making the stuff you need easily accessible and organized. [38:11] Ashley paints a picture of her organizing process when she works with clients. [49:00] Ashley describes her Declutter Challenge and shares her Declutter Quicklist. [50:06] GSD, or Get Stuff Done is Ashley’s created nail color to inspire us to renew our spaces. [53:48] In the Flip the Chip segment, Mary highlights Ashley’s top two tips for decluttering and organizing your most used spaces. Shareables: “I love helping people bring out their best.” — Ashley Stefanko on @livelikeyournailcolor “It is amazing what two people who are focused on an area can accomplish in a half-day or a day.” — Ashley Stefanko on @livelikeyournailcolor “Most people are not extreme minimalists, that is just not realistic for a lot of people.” — Ashley Stefanko on @livelikeyournailcolor Discover more about Ashely: Go to homereimaginedrva.com to book a call, see before/after photos, and get Ashely’s “Declutter Checklist”@homereimaginedrva on Instagram@HomeReimagineRVA on Pinterest@HomeReimagineRVA on Facebook  For more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.com Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts — “Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

According to the Labor Department, 20% of adult women, that’s one in 5, spend time caring for an older relative. All while you’re working, running a business, involved with children and grandchildren, and trying to have a life. Maybe you, too? The good news is that there are people figuring out this whole thing way before me. In fact, my gal pal Stella is one of them. In today’s episode, you can listen to our conversation about what she’s done to take care of herself while taking care of her aging parents.Stella Capocelli Carter is the CEO of Tour Plan International. She is also a wife, mother, and caregiver. In her work, Stella facilitates group travel trips and individual travel advisory services. She has a full life in addition to caring for her parents.In this episode, we talk about:How caregiving impacts the entire familyPractical tips for injecting positivity into each dayOvercoming caregiver guiltPractical tips for taking care of yourself while caring for aging parentsHere’s a glance:[7:26] Stella is a Solid Sister with a twist who loves pink and cheering other people on.[9:51] Stella paints a picture of her caregiving role and how it impacts her and her family.[15:37] Stella’s elderly father is fiercely independent and adopting a new, more fragile identity is difficult for him.[22:42] Like taking on a new business project, taking in your parents should be researched and dealt with objectively.[35:32] Stella shares her personal self-care practices including having an attitude of gratitude.[39:49] How to overcome caregiver guilt and make time for your well-being.[51:06] Compassionate Cranberry is the nail color Stella would create for herself.[55:48] In the Flip the Chip segment, Mary highlights three practical tips for yourself while taking care of aging parents.Shareables:“If I am not healthy and sane, I can't help my aging parent.” — Mary Foley on @livelikeyournailcolor“We had to start looking at the care that could be provided in the home other than the children, and it led to all kinds of serious ‘chip’ happening.” — Stella Capocelli Carter on @livelikeyournailcolor“Guilt is probably one of the biggest emotions that came out as a result of all these changes that needed to be made with caregiving and providing.” — Stella Capocelli Carter on @livelikeyournailcolorDiscover more about Stella: s.capocelli@tourplaninternational.comwww.tourplaninternational.com@TourPlanInterntionalLtd on Facebook@tourplaninternational on Instagram@stellacapocellicarter on LinkedInFor more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.comRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts —“Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

Are you willing to shake up the way you think, work, and lead? The relentless pace of business today is taking a serious toll on all of us. We might strive to be purpose-driven, impactful, and innovative, but we are often hijacked by never-ending to-do lists and constant crisis management. So, what is the solution? Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as throwing out the old rules and learning new ones. It’s about developing the insights to know when to follow conventional leadership wisdom and when to defy it. Today’s gal pal, Sara Canaday, is here to share some of those insights.Sara Canaday is an author, keynote speaker, and executive coach. Her book, Leadership Unchained: Defy Conventional Wisdom for Breakthrough Performance, really got my attention. She says that traditional wisdom that molded leadership for years is losing its effectiveness in our chaotic, digitally overwhelmed world. In some cases, those principles may even be impeding your progress!In this episode, we talk about:The issue with a bias for actionHow to create a stop-doing listHow to evolve into a modern leaderNavigating the brave new world of communication in leadershipHere’s a glance:[3:58] Sara's nail color persona is a Solid Sister and her go-to is Bubble Bath.[7:10] In her book, Leadership Unchained, Sara explores the traditional success principles, such as a bias for action, that bog leaders down.[14:47] The modern leader knows when to defy conventional wisdom and knows when to use it.[17:43] Sara shares strategies to flip traditional success principles into modern leadership principles and Mary shares her quiz results.[24:00] Sara offers a counter-intuitive strategy to create the time necessary to take a long strategic pause.[31:52] An additional suggestion for traditional leaders who want to evolve into modern leaders, is to resist the temptation to overly rely on your own expertise.[37:55] What strategies do leaders find challenging and what is the risk to leaders if they don't evolve?[45:50] Sara’s nail color to inspire people to be modern leaders is ‘Good Enough Garnet’.[48:00] In the Flip to Chip segment, Mary highlights what Sara said about flipping one of the most common leadership strategies of having a Bias for Action.Shareables:“We need to look for those unusual connections ... and we can’t begin to do it if we are constantly in a bias for action.” — Sara Canaday on @livelikeyournailcolor“Start making a stop-doing list, instead of a to-do list.” — Sara Canaday on @livelikeyournailcolor“The more stressful things are, the more inclined we are to hold and cling tight to what we have always done.” — Sara Canaday on @livelikeyournailcolorDiscover more about Dr. Sherri: saracanaday.comLeadership Unchained book (https://saracanaday.com/leadership-unchained-buy-the-book-today/ )The Modern Leader Index Assessment (https://saracanaday.com/the-modern-leader-index/ )LinkedIn @SaraCanadayFor more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.comRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts —“Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

Have you ever thought “I should be doing more”, “What if something bad happens?” or “I wonder what they will think of me?” These are thoughts of worry, regret, and comparison. And they set us up for feelings of anxiety and depression. But what if you could change your thoughts so you could change the way you feel? Today’s gal pal, Dr. Sherri Yoder, says you can do just that and she’s here to share how.Dr. Sherri has been a Clinical Psychologist for years but left that post to serve as Founder and Executive Director of Thriving Thoughts Global, a non-profit organization that’s looking at changing up the whole conversation around mental health so we can all thrive in this demanding, sometimes crazy world!In this episode, we talk about:The difference between mental health and mental illnessWhere motivation comes fromTips for being more honest with yourselfWhy every thought deserves a second thoughtHere’s a glance:[4:03] Dr. Sherri’s nail color persona is 100% Naked Nelly.[6:55] The difference between mental health and mental illness and why most media outlets get it wrong.[13:00] Dr. Sherri shares the personal mental health journey that led to her writing Breakup Breakthroughs.[23:43] Dr. Sherri does a deep dive into the first principle of the 7 Pillars of Thriving.[37:01] ‘Give every thought a second one’ is another poignant principle of the 7 Pillars of Thriving. [45:51] Thriving Thoughts Global is Dr. Sherri’s non-profit that creates mini-projects that help strengthen mental health. [48:30] My Agency is the name of Dr. Sherri’s perfect nail color. [51:08] In the Flip the Chip segment, Mary highlights two of the 7 Pillars of Thriving that Dr. Sherri created.Shareables:“Motivation isn’t going to fall on us. We need to create it through action.” — Dr. Sherri Yoder on @livelikeyournailcolor“Thriving is growth and growth when done properly, is painful.” — Dr. Sherri Yoder on @livelikeyournailcolor“I looked at my toes and what did I see? I saw chipped toenail polish and I said the next right thing is to polish my toenails and that is what I did.” — Dr. Sherri Yoder on @livelikeyournailcolor“Don’t leave you up to anyone else.” — Dr. Sherri Yoder on @livelikeyournailcolorDiscover more about Dr. Sherri: thrivingthoughtsglobal.orgInstagram @Dr.SherriSpeaks (search for #ThisIsMentalHealth)Facebook @Dr.SherriYoderCheck out #ThisIsMentalHealth on socialMan’s Search for Meaning by Victor FranklFor more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.comRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts —“Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

In a world where it seems most people are just showing up and living with what happens, what does it mean to truly show up well for yourself, for others, and for what purpose? I bet you’ve heard the popular reframe “You can do hard things.” I think that’s repeated again and again because, when we are honest, we really don’t want to do hard things. But showing up and showing up well is worth the work. And, as today’s gal pal shares, it’s a huge advantage to living your best life. Jan Goss is the Principal and Founder of Show Up Well Consulting. A group that specializes in personal and professional development. Plus, Jan is a highly respected executive protocol consultant with a reputation for helping leaders be great role models, be at peace, and truly be happy without giving up their souls. In this episode, we talk about: How to find out if you are showing up wellGetting in alignment with your best selfWhat true wealth isWhy love never fails Here’s a glance: [3:27] Jan is a Practical Princess or Queen in Jan’s case, but when she wants to go wild her go-to nail color on her toes is hot pink. [7:45] Jan explains what it means to Show Up Well and shares some of the highlights of her 52-point Advantage program. [18:30] Three questions to ask yourself to find out if you are showing up well. [23:12] Jan offers the core focus of her Show Up Well system. [33:18] Practical tools for making a small 2-degree shift toward happiness. [39:09] How to obtain true wealth in all aspects of your life. [45:51] Jan explains why “Love Never Fails” is her favorite quote. [48:40] If Jan could create a nail color to inspire us to show up well it would be Polish Up. [53:39] In the Flip the Chip segment, Mary highlights Jan’s 5 steps to Showing Up Well. Shareables: “You can be a winner or a whiner, but you can’t be both.” — Jan Goss on @livelikeyournailcolor “What if we only took inspired actions?” — Jan Goss on @livelikeyournailcolor “If you are miserable and you think you are in alignment, you are fooling yourself.” — Jan Goss on @livelikeyournailcolor “Love never fails.” — Jan Goss on @livelikeyournailcolor Discover more about Jan: showupwell.com Dive deeper with Jan with her virtual 5-Day Immersion of the Show Up Well Success System!Feb 27 – Mar 3, 2023, 12 – 1 pm CTTo register and for more info, text Jan @ 512-577-8479Include your first and last name, plus the word “success” For more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.com Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts — “Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify

Love is a wonderful thing. And a hard thing. And sometimes a tricky thing, especially after you’ve been through a tough relationship, or you’ve lost a partner. And, as you may have noticed in a few past episodes, I mentioned that a few months ago Bill and I got married. People have been curious and asking me for details. So, I asked Bill if he’d be willing to openly share a bit of our journey. Not because our relationship is a perfect role model or will be exactly like yours, but because in life’s twists and turns, with pain and joy, there’s still hope for love again. It is our desire that in the details we share you find yourself nodding, laughing, and feeling encouraged about the love you have or would like to have in your own life. At the end, I share 5 takeaways that are worth the trip.In this episode we talk about:The complexity of marriage vowsBreaking up in the middle of a relationshipWhen work is his mistressGetting even closer than you ever thought possibleHere’s a glance:[6:20] Preferring bare nails, Bill’s nail color persona is Naked Ned.[8:51] Bill shares his marriage history and suggests that many couples don’t understand the complexity and depth of marriage vows.[15:06] When Mary hired Bill’s company to do some work there was an almost instant trust between them.[20:36] An opportunity for a possible career change led Mary to tell Bill she was separated.[29:06] After dating for a while, Bill told Mary she may want to date other people and later, they broke up.[34:16] Mary and Bill describe the purpose and outcome of the index card incident.[42:59] After a long courtship, three months ago Bill and Mary said I do. They share their marriage story.[57:45] There is hope to find love again: Mary highlights 5 important takeaways.Shareables:“When I first met you I thought, who is that little pixie?” — Bill Eastman on @livelikeyournailcolor“I was big on — end one thing before you start another.” — Mary Foley on @livelikeyournailcolor“Love doesn’t always come in the package you were looking for.” — Mary Foley on @livelikeyournailcolorFor more inspiration and fun: Take the quiz and discover your nail color persona: mynailcolorpersona.comRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts —“Mary and the Live Like Your Nail Color podcast is inspiring and fun!” here (or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-your-nail-color-podcast-with-mary-foley/id1621128078), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”Plus, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Because it's not nearly as fun without you! ---------------2 easy ways to get notified when the next episode is released!Subscribe to the Live Like Your Nail Color Podcast on your fave platform:https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/podcastGet on Mary's personal list where she shares other goodies as well: https://www.livelikeyournailcolor.com/notify