PODCAST 050: DENAYE BARAHONA – SIMPLE FAMILIES

Simplifying your own life is one thing, but we all know things start getting challenging when we bring our kids and family into the equation.

Today I chat with Denaye Barahona about all things to simplify your family. As a Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in Child and Family Practice and a Ph.D. in Child Development, Denaye is also the voice behind the information packed website simplefamilies.com

We dive into many topics in this episode as Denaye and I talk about simplifying your family in terms of clutter, letting go of difficult items, Denaye’s brilliant Toy Detox Program and the difference between open and closed toys, and not over scheduling our lives and our children’s lives.

We also chat about how kids learn from their parents, positive discipline in the household and the “first then” principal (works wonders), building confidence in our kids by stepping back and not hovering, and one of my favourites—family meal time. If you have difficulties with food and your little ones eating you might want to try how Denaye feeds her children.

Denaye is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to simplifying your family and this is an episode full of great tips and ideas touching on many different topics. 

I hope you enjoy x

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SHOW NOTES

Simple Families Podcast  

Exactly How I (Denaye) Feed My Kids (blog post)

Exactly How I (Denaye) Feed My Kids (Podcast episode)

Toy Detox Course

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The original Live Immediately theme music is by Timothy Mcphee. You can check out his music at www.firekites.bandcamp.com

If you enjoyed the show, had fun, and maybe even learnt something, then make sure you subscribe via iTunes and while you’re there, why not leave a rating and a review. You know it will make my day.

Thanks for stopping by and giving me some of your time.

Have fun & live immediately.

mike x

PODCAST 049: RACHAEL KABLE – THE MINDFUL KIND

My guest today is the lovely Rachael Kable, who is a mindfulness mentor, blogger and host of the wonderful Mindful Kind podcast, where she shares great tips and her journey into mindfulness to help people around the world to live more mindfully.

If you’re new to mindfulness, feel like you are always busy being busy, or suffer from anxiety, then I think you will really enjoy this episode, as Rachael opens up about her journey into mindfulness and shares some wonderful tips and resources to help people getting started.

In this episode Rachael and I dive into the inner talk that we all have, how we can find ourselves constantly thinking about the future, and planning on always trying to be better. 

One of the tips I really loved was the Breathing Waltz, which is where you breathe in for three, hold for three, and breathe out for three—so simple but yet so powerful.

Rachael is a fun thinker and I love it that she doesn’t take herself too seriously.

 I hope you enjoy x

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SHOW NOTES

Rachael’s Website

Rachael’s Vlog

The Mindful Kind Podcast

Breathing Well App

Headspace App

Calm App

Smiling Mind App

Mindfulness in 8 Weeks Podcast

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THANK YOU

The original Live Immediately theme music is by Timothy Mcphee. You can check out his music at www.firekites.bandcamp.com

If you enjoyed the show, had fun, and maybe even learnt something, then make sure you subscribe via iTunes and while you’re there, why not leave a rating and a review. You know it will make my day.

Thanks for stopping by and giving me some of your time.

Have fun & live immediately.

mike x

PODCAST 048: JOE FAIRLEIGH – SURFING THROUGH THE CONNECTIONS OF LIFE

The road less travelled isn’t always an easy one to walk, but it does do wonders for your soul.

My guest today, Joe Fairleigh, is a father, surfing guide, and a student of life. I gravitate towards Joe, as I love his outlook on life, the type of questions he asks himself, and the way he approaches parenthood.

This is a deep conversation on many levels, and in this episode Joe and I get stuck into many interesting topics including; health and happiness, teaching kids to tackle fear and learn life skills via sport, scaring yourself when you start to feel numb, the simpleness to asking yourself big questions, letting go of control, the importance of movement, the maintenance of physical possessions, and the beautiful lessons of fatherhood.

If you have ever asked yourself the question, “What is this life all about?” then I think you’ll really like this episode. You never know, the answer might be quite simple.

I hope you enjoy x

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SHOW NOTES

Fins Swim School (that I teach at)

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THANK YOU

The original Live Immediately theme music is by Timothy Mcphee. You can check out his music at www.firekites.bandcamp.com

If you enjoyed the show, had fun, and maybe even learnt something, then make sure you subscribe via iTunes and while you’re there, why not leave a rating and a review. You know it will make my day.

Thanks for stopping by and giving me some of your time.

Have fun & live immediately.

mike x