Ep. 129 - The Roots of Manipulation

This week on Barb Knows Best, Barb and Michelle explore a transformative yet challenging concept: giving yourself permission to feel. In a culture that often tells us to “stay positive” or “power through,” fully embracing our emotions can feel unfamiliar—even radical. Yet, it’s one of the most healing and empowering acts we can do for ourselves.View full show notes of this episode.Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice. Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!This episode is sponsored by AG1, Anisa Beauty, BetterHelp, Factor, and Sunbasket.AG1 is a comprehensive, all-in-one supplement made up of 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food sourced ingredients. Head over to drinkag1.com/barbknowsbest to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3+K2 and five AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month.Factor’s fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month.Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST* Check out Factor and use my code barbknowsbest50 for a great deal: www.factor75.com* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Barb Knows Best, Barb and Michelle dive into a topic we all face but rarely talk about openly: disrespect and recognizing when enough is enough. In this episode, they talk about the subtle signals that can tell us it’s time to reassess or even step away from people or situations that no longer feel respectful or aligned. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and practical advice, they explore how small acts of disrespect—often brushed off as “no big deal”—can, over time, erode our sense of trust and security. Through this episode, they’ll help you identify patterns that may be quietly signaling it’s time to reevaluate, set new boundaries, or even make the choice to walk away.View full show notes of this episode.Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice. Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!This episode is sponsored by Anisa Beauty, Factor, and Sunbasket.Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.Factor’s fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month.Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST* Check out Factor and use my code barbknowsbest50 for a great deal: www.factor75.com* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Barb Knows Best, Barb and Michelle dive into the topic of imposter syndrome and share their personal experiences of how they've learned to reclaim their confidence — and hopefully inspire you to do the same. They explore what imposter syndrome looks like, how it manifests, and the impact it can have on our lives. Through the insights and strategies they discuss, they hope to help quiet your inner critic and loosen the hold imposter syndrome may have on your life.View full show notes of this episode.In honor of World Mental Health Day, Barb and Michelle, through their charity Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, are launching an exclusive merchandise line to raise both awareness and funds for the cause. All proceeds from the collection will be matched by them and the Barb Knows Best Podcast with the total going toward expanding innovative programs and creating impactful content to improve mental health. Check out the merchandise here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/peaceful-mind-peaceful-life/Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice. Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!This episode is sponsored by Anisa Beauty, Armoire, and Sunbasket.Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month. Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST* Check out Factor and use my code barbknowsbest50 for a great deal: www.factor75.com* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Barb Knows Best, Barb and Michelle talk about how we can cope with our own anxieties around world events, and the uncontrollable, unpredictable unknown. They also give tips and reminders to help navigate the overwhelm of these times and reminders of how to stay present through it all. We hope this episode encourages you to take your power back and know that you always have a voice and a vote!View full show notes of this episode.In honor of World Mental Health Day, Barb and Michelle, through their charity Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, are launching an exclusive merchandise line to raise both awareness and funds for the cause. All proceeds from the collection will be matched by them and the Barb Knows Best Podcast with the total going toward expanding innovative programs and creating impactful content to improve mental health. Check out the merchandise here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/peaceful-mind-peaceful-life/Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice. Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!This episode is sponsored by AG1, Anisa Beauty, Armoire, and Sunbasket.AG1 is a comprehensive, all-in-one supplement made up of 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food sourced ingredients. Head over to drinkag1.com/barbknowsbest to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3+K2 and five AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month. Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST* Check out Factor and use my code barbknowsbest50 for a great deal: www.factor75.com* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Barb Knows Best, Barb and Michelle explore the topic of rejection and how to navigate life’s unexpected detours. They discuss ways to shift your perspective when faced with rejection—whether in relationships, career opportunities, or personal goals—and how it can actually serve as guidance if we learn to surrender and trust the process. They also share personal stories that have helped them embrace rejection as a form of redirection, guiding them to where they’re truly meant to be on their journeys.View full show notes of this episode.In honor of World Mental Health Day, Barb and Michelle, through their charity Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, are launching an exclusive merchandise line to raise both awareness and funds for the cause. All proceeds from the collection will be matched by them and the Barb Knows Best Podcast with the total going toward expanding innovative programs and creating impactful content to improve mental health. Check out the merchandise here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/peaceful-mind-peaceful-life/Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice. Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!This episode is sponsored by AG1, Anisa Beauty, Armoire, and BetterHelp.AG1 is a comprehensive, all-in-one supplement made up of 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food sourced ingredients. Head over to drinkag1.com/barbknowsbest to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3+K2 and five AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month. BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month. Our Sponsors:* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST* Check out Factor and use my code barbknowsbest50 for a great deal: www.factor75.com* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's episode, Barb shares her deeply personal and ongoing 40-year journey with bulimia—an addiction that she has battled for much of her life. She candidly discusses how she has found freedom, healing, and self-love through her recovery process. By opening up about her experience, we hope to provide a space for those struggling with addiction to feel seen and empowered to take steps toward healing.Quotes mentioned in this episode:"The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust.In honor of World Mental Health Day, Barb and Michelle, through their charity Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, are launching an exclusive merchandise line to raise both awareness and funds for the cause. All proceeds from the collection will be matched by them and the Barb Knows Best Podcast with the total going toward expanding innovative programs and creating impactful content to improve mental health. Check out the merchandise here!Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice. Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!This episode is sponsored by Anisa Beauty, Armoire, BetterHelp, and ByHeart.Anisa Beauty has been leading the way in creating vegan and cruelty-free makeup and skincare brushes that are safe for your skin and the planet. Check out the Pinnacle Foundation Brush as well as several other amazing brushes at anisabeauty.com and get 30% off sitewide with code BARBKNOWSBEST.Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month. BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month. ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Their mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. Redeem your welcome offer at ByHeart.com/Podcast with code BARBKNOWSBEST for a limited time. Additional terms and conditions apply.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST* Check out Factor and use my code barbknowsbest50 for a great deal: www.factor75.com* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Grief is a universal human experience—no one escapes it. However, there is a form of grief that begins before the actual loss takes place: anticipatory grief.This week, Barb and Michelle talk about navigating loss before it happens. Anticipatory grief is when someone is expecting or preparing for an impending loss, such as the death of a loved one, the decline of health, or significant life changes. During their conversation, they share their personal experiences, challenges, and the insights they’ve learned navigating their own grief. They also discuss how to manage the feelings of guilt, fear, anger, sadness, helplessness, and the other difficult emotions that arise from this form of grief.In this episode, they talk about:Grief is a natural, yet challenging, part of life.Release yourself from any timeline: stay present, take things one step at a time, and remember it’s okay not to have everything figured out.Acceptance is key to grieving—it allows us to acknowledge that life has changed and embrace the uncertainty that comes with it.Even in grief, there can be moments of joy, especially when being fully present with a loved one in their final moments.As Mary Oliver’s poem The Uses of Sorrow reminds us, even the darkest times can eventually reveal themselves as gifts. Grief isn’t linear, and healing takes time, but with patience, we can discover strength and beauty in our most difficult seasons.Books on grief:It’s Ok That You’re Not Ok by Megan DevineI’m Not a Mourning Person: Braving Loss, Grief, and the Big Messy Emotions That Happen When Life Falls Apart by Kris Carr Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice. Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!This episode is sponsored by Armoire, BetterHelp, ByHeart, and Sunbasket.Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month. BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month. ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Their mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. Redeem your welcome offer at ByHeart.com/Podcast with code BARBKNOWSBEST for a limited time. Additional terms and conditions apply.Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST* Check out Factor and use my code barbknowsbest50 for a great deal: www.factor75.com* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Barb and Michelle discuss the hot topic of entitlement. They talk about different ways entitlement can show up, letting go of entitlement, and dealing with entitled people. They also discuss how the instant gratification mentality can spark entitlement in our lives. In this episode, they talk about:The distinction between confidence and entitlement. The idea of holding onto your worthiness without being entitled. Approaching things with humility and empathy instead of judging or believing we’re higher than others.Letting go of the idea that we’re owed instant gratificationBlaming outside factors rather than believing in ourselves and putting in the work to grow, heal, and get to our goalsFollow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice. Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!This episode is sponsored by Armoire, BetterHelp, Factor, Lumen, and Sunbasket.Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month. BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month. Factor’s fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month.Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase. Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST* Check out Factor and use my code barbknowsbest50 for a great deal: www.factor75.com* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Barb and Michelle are diving deep into the idea of reframing or shifting our minds from certain negative belief systems. For anyone who is stubborn, a perfectionist, a fixer, a pessimist, an overthinker, or a planner, this episode will especially resonate with you. Through cultivating awareness and transforming our self-talk, we can release our rigid thinking patterns and find joy in new opportunities.In this episode, Barb and Michelle discuss:Being flexible with your plans, ideas, and possibilities while focusing on what you truly valueWaiting to be flawless to pursue your goals will only postpone progressHolding onto always being right, everything being perfect, or things working out exactly as planned is an impossibly heavy burden to carryQuotes mentioned in this episode:“Be serious about the life you want to live, but don’t take yourself so seriously.” - Barb Schmidt "Notice how close perfection is to despair.” - Reverend Maurice Boyd “Your brain is like a super-computer, and your self-talk is the program it will run. Speak and behave what you want into existence.” - Jim KwikAlso, mentioned in this episode:What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen, by Kate FaganJim Kwik Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice. Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!This episode is sponsored by Armoire, BetterHelp, Factor, Lumen, and Sunbasket.Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month. BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month. Factor’s fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month.Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase. Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST* Check out Factor and use my code barbknowsbest50 for a great deal: www.factor75.com* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Barb and Michelle are acknowledging a common problem many of us have—being too hard on ourselves. If you’re someone who feels like you’re always the problem and at fault, then this episode is for you. They’re breaking down our inner-critic and discussing new insights on how to start developing a trusting, loving relationship with ourselves.In this episode, Barb and Michelle discuss:Giving yourself grace through the challenges and difficult moments of lifeLetting go of the burden of carrying all the problems and issues going onReleasing the need to fix everything, and allowing yourself to make mistakes and be humanLearning and rewiring our mentality to treat yourself like you would treat a loved oneQuotes mentioned in this episode:“When you’re faithful to your practice, your practice will be faithful to you.” - James FinelyFollow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice. Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!This episode is sponsored by Armoire, BetterHelp, Factor, Lumen, and Sunbasket.Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month. BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month. Factor’s fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month.Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase. Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code BARBKNOWSBEST for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com* Check out Athletic Greens and use my code barb for a great deal: https://athleticgreens.com* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/BARBKNOWSBEST* Check out Factor and use my code barbknowsbest50 for a great deal: www.factor75.com* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BARBKNOWSBESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy