Episode 58. The Power of Resilience   #resilience #emotionalstrength #dailystruggle   In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the concept of resilience, and that it’s not just about bouncing back, and also about adapting, learning and thriving through challenges.    In This Episode:  Do you identify as resilient? How do you work with resilience on the daily as a woman managing It All*? How does grief enter the process of resilience?   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!    Also… Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!   To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon

Episode 57: Parenting Kids with Special Needs    #parenting, #identity, #acceptance, #resilience     In this episode, the hosts reflect on the hopes and dreams parents have for their children. The conversation explores the complexities of parenting, especially when children do not fit the expected mold. Drawing from Andrew Solomon's book Far From the Tree:  Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity, the discussion explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the emotional journeys of parents raising children with special needs.       In This Episode:   How do you tend the gap between who you imagined your child would be and who they are?  We take a broad look at Andrew Solomon’s book Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity   How do parents navigate complex and life-altering medical decisions for their children and balance the pressure to help their child reach their potential while also letting them be kids?  Resource:  Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity by Andrew Solomon    Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!     To learn more about your hosts:  Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/  Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/  Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/    Credits   Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com  Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon 

Episode 56. The Second Arrow   #secondarrow #innervoice #havingitall #doingitall    In this episode, the Brandee, Jena and Sarah discuss the impact of the inner voice on self-perception. They explore the concept of the 'second arrow' from Buddhist philosophy, which highlights how we often inflict additional suffering on ourselves through negative self-talk. The conversation delves into techniques for managing negative thoughts, the importance of self-compassion, and practical strategies for reframing our inner dialogue.   In This Episode:  How do you talk to yourself? Would you speak to others the way to talk to yourself? How do you overcome a negative inner voice?   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!    Also… Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!    To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/ It All*, https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-all-asterisk-podcast   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon

Episode 55. Reframing Age from Liability to Asset   #ageism #doublestandard #challengingthenorm   In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the complexities of aging, particularly for women, discussing personal experiences and the double standards and limiting thoughts that exist regarding age.   In This Episode:  What is your thinking around aging – a liability or an asset? How can we challenge the norms surrounding aging and beauty? How can you redefine your narratives around aging and success?   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!    Also… Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!   To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon

Episode 54:  Is Working From Home Working?    #workingfromhome, #napping, #productivity    In this episode, Sarah discusses her transition to working from home and the challenges that come with it, including struggles with sleep, eating habits, napping, and feelings of isolation. The conversation delves into the guilt associated with napping and the importance of self-care and social connections.     A hilarious thing happened as our producer, Sam, was editing this episode.  He took a nap in the middle of it!!    In This Episode:   We discuss the challenges and benefits of working from work  Do you find when working from home you eat less well?  How do you make sure when working from home you don’t isolate?  Can you nap guilt-free?    Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!     To learn more about your hosts:  Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/  Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/  Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/    Credits   Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com  Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon  

Episode 53:  Different Generations at Work and Home    #generations #whataretheytalkingabout? #culturalreferences    In this episode Sarah, Brandee, and Jena take a good look at different generational expectations and values around work. They explore different scenarios that can impact how you show up like if you are the youngest or oldest on a work team.  And what about at home if you have teenagers and you don’t even know what they are saying – they laughed pretty hard about a popular phrase with middle schoolers.     In This Episode:   There are five generations in the workforce now with very different views on everything from what a sick day is for to team culture  When are you dating yourself?  How will our concept of age change with bioengineering?  Resources Mentioned:  Roy Saltman reviewing a ballot for ‘hanging chads’    Netflix Documentary:  Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever      Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!     Also…  Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!    To learn more about your hosts:  Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/  Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/  Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/  Credits   Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com  Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon 

Episode 52. Take Me to the Movies   #movies #emotionalimpact #havingitall #doingitall    In this engaging conversation, Brandee, Sarah and Jena explore the profound impact movies have on their lives, discussing personal preferences, emotional responses, and the values that shape their viewing experiences. They reflect on how films can evoke strong feelings, create lasting memories, and even influence life choices. The discussion also touches on the role of iconic films in shaping their identities and the joy of sharing movie experiences with loved ones.   In This Episode:  Why do we gravitate to specific types of movies? Do movies impact you? Are you a rewatcher or no?   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!    Also… Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!   To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/ It All*, https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-all-asterisk-podcast   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon

Episode 51. Slowing Down… To Speed Up   #slowingdown #reflection #resistance   In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the concept of slowing down in various aspects of life, particularly in conversations and decision-making, and the magic it can create when we do it!   In This Episode:  What does slowing down really mean? Why do I resist it? Listen in for the (painful) stories that we share about when we weren’t slowed down   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!    Also… Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!    To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon

Episode 50. Life Sayings and Asterisks Part Two      Hashtags:  #wordstoliveby, #lifesayings, #isthistrue?     In this episode the hosts each share how true they think certain life quotes – from leadership to family to competition – truly are.  Using a rating scale of asterisks, Sarah, Jena, and Brandee share their opinions based on their personal experiences in leadership and parenting.    In This Episode:   Is leadership about disappointing people at a rate they can absorb, as Heifetz and Linsky propose?  Is family forever? When is it not?  The power of words to change our perspective     Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!     Also…  Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!      To learn more about your hosts:  Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/  Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/  Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/    Credits   Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com  Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon  

Episode 49. Let’s Party- the Dynamics of Entertaining   #entertaining #hosting #havingitall #doingitall    In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah and Jena explore the complexities of entertaining, particularly from a woman's perspective. They discuss personal experiences, societal pressures, and the impact of family dynamics on the desire to host gatherings. The conversation highlights the joy of entertaining, the fear of vulnerability, and the challenges of managing a home while raising children.     In This Episode:  Why do you or why don’t you entertain? What does your home say about you? What makes good entertaining?   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!    Resources: Oprah’s quote: “I think that when you invite people to your home, you invite them to yourself.” Also… Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!   To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/ It All*, https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-all-asterisk-podcast   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon

Episode 48. Reviving New Year's Resolutions: Systems for Success   #failedresolutions #goalsetting #havingitall #doingitall #systems   In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena dive into how you can revive your New Year’s Resolutions if you are like the other 46% of people that have abandoned them.   In This Episode:  Why do we fall to the level of our systems? What role does your environment and social circles play in our systems? We can let go of the “why” and be more at peace in achieving our goals when using systems   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: “The Power of Systems: How to Create a Life That Works” by Steve Chandler and Trevor Timbeck available on Amazon   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!    Also… Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!   To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon

Episode 47. Pets – Blessings or Pains in the Assssterisk?     #pets #love-haterelationship #socialviews   In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the evolving role of pets in our lives, discussing the joys and pains of caring for animals.   In This Episode:  What role do pets play in our lives? Have we gone too far in forcing others to have our pets as part of their lives? Are pets a blessing or a pain in the Assssterisk?   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!    Also… Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!   To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon

Episode 46. The Power of Curiosity   #justask #curiousity #havingitall #doingitall    In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the multifaceted role of curiosity in personal and professional life. They discuss how curiosity can enhance relationships, foster empathy, and drive personal growth. The discussion also delves into practical strategies for cultivating curiosity in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of asking questions and being open to new experiences.   In This Episode:  What role does curiosity play in our relationships? Are you consciously curious? Why do we hesitate to ask questions?   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!    Resources: Rare Leadership by Marcus Ware and Jim Wilder Also… Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!    To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon

Episode 45. What Are You Tolerating?   #pain threshold #tolerating #change   In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena discuss the idea that we often wait until discomfort escalates before making necessary changes in our lives.   In This Episode:  Why do we wait for pain to make change? What are you tolerating in your own life? Will you choose to address tolerations before they become painful?   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* swag!    Also… Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!   To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon

Episode 44: The Limits Of Life Sayings   #popularlifesayings #YOLO #followyourdreams #doordonot #lifelessons    Summary In this episode, Jena, Brandee, and Sarah take to task some life sayings.  How helpful are these sayings?  When are they not applicable?  How many asterisks do we want to put on YOLO?  On follow your dreams?  Tune in to find out.       In This Episode:  The hosts bring different opinions and experiences to unpack some popular sayings. Responsibilities can make it harder to have these life sayings apply. When does a popular saying hold truth for you and when is it unhelpful?   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!    Also… Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!   To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon 

Episode 43. Why Our New Years Resolutions Fail   #failedresolutions #goalsetting #havingitall #doingitall    In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena dive into why 80% of New Years Resolutions fail and ways to avoid the trap.   In This Episode:  How do we create a plan to succeed? What should we consider in addition to desired results? Is there collateral damage to hitting a big goal?   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!    Also… Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!   To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon

Episode 42:  Let’s Talk About Sex Baby! Tags #relationships #intimacy #sex   In This Episode:  How did your upbringing and personal experiences influence your views and behaviors? How do we bridge the gap between different needs each person has in a sexual relationship? Let’s talk about sex – how communication is crucial in navigating all the asterisks of our sex lives   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Also find us on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know you are there by leaving a comment.   To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon

Episode 41:  No, Nope, Nada  Tags #worklifebalance #sayingno #noisacompletesentence   In This Episode:   How did you learn growing up about saying no?  What is similar or different about saying no professional and personally?  What helps you say no?    Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Also find us on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know you are there by leaving a comment.    To learn more about your hosts:  Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/  Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/  Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/    Credits   Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com  Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon 

Episode 40. I Can’t Believe I Said (Or Didn’t Say) That!   Tags:  #comebacks #inthemoment #havingitall #doingitall    In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore that nagging feeling that follows many conversations.   In This Episode:  What causes the feeling of regret after our conversations? How do we make sure that we are in the conversation enough to contribute what we really want to? How can we handle it when there is something that really needs to be said or clarified after the fact?   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.  Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!    To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon

Episode 39 Show Notes:  Navigating the Loneliness Epidemic Tags #connection #friendship #lonliness   In This Episode:  Do you know what it takes to be a great friend? Importance of proactively creating connections Navigating the complexities of building adult friendships   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: Simon Sinek & Trevor Noah on Friendship, Loneliness, Vulnerability and More:  https://youtu.be/CNBxIhxHHxM?si=U9gJMeCyJWZK8PQo   Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have.    To learn more about your hosts: Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/ Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/ Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/   Credits  Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com Music:  I Have A Dream by Gvidon