Diving In

In this solo episode, Leslie and Marissa reflect on the past few months, talk about their recent in-person hang in Nashville and dive into the importance of trying new hobbies. Both Leslie and Marissa are rediscovering their love for music in their own ways, and with that comes great creativity and healing. We also discuss:  Vulnerability with songwriting  Releasing your inner child  Summer travel plans to Hawaii and Europe Full-circle moments  Our podcast hiatus  Sponsored By:Paleo ValleyFor 15% off you first order, go to:www.paleovalley.com/divinginCheck Out Leslie and Marissa:-Diving In Instagram: @divinginpod -Leslie’s Instagram: @lesliemosier -Marissa’s Instagram: @marissamullen -That Cheese Plate: @thatcheeseplate -Doug The Pug: @itsdougthepug -Diving In Website: Diving In - A Podcast

Our guest on Diving In is Meghan Linsey, the runner-up on season 8 of The Voice, formerly in the successful country duo Steel Magnolia, and currently crushing it as a soul-country singer in Nashville, Tennessee.In recent years Meghan has used her voice and platform to speak out against injustices, even kneeling while singing the national anthem on live TV at an NFL game. We go in depth with her about her music journey, how she deals with trolls, as well as speaking about the trauma she endured in the music industry. *Trigger warning - this episode does talk about sexual assault. We also discuss:-Being bold and authentically yourself-The in’s and out’s of being on The Voice-Meghan’s birth chart read by MarissaSponsored By:Paleo ValleyFor 15% off you first order, go to:www.paleovalley.com/divingin Check Out Meghan:Meghan's Instagram: @meghanlinseyMeghan's New SingleCheck Out Leslie and Marissa:- Diving In Instagram: @divinginpod- Diving In Website: Diving In - A Podcast - Leslie’s Instagram: @lesliemosier - Marissa’s Instagram: @marissamullen - That Cheese Plate: @thatcheeseplate - Doug The Pug: @itsdougthepug

We have a very special and magical guest for today, @ruthielindsey. Ruthie Lindsey is a speaker, author, podcast host, and social media figure. She travels the globe sharing her story, empowering others to find purpose in their pain and to look for beauty in the midst of their sacred wounds. At a young age Ruthie was in a life-changing accident and after years of living in bed with chronic pain, she was able to befriend her pain and now teaches others how to do the same. In this episode Ruthie shares her remarkable journey with us and awes us with her resilience and all she has learned from pain.We also discuss:  How dancing and movement is healing  The realization that we are not broken beings Sharing vulnerable moments with social media and the World  Sponsored By:Paleo ValleyFor 15% off you first order, go to: www.paleovalley.com/divinginCheck Out Ruthie:- Ruthie's Substack- Ruthie's IG: @ruthielindsey- Ruthie's WebsiteCheck Out Leslie and Marissa: - Diving In Instagram: @divinginpod- Diving In Website: Diving In - A Podcast - Leslie’s Instagram: @lesliemosier - Marissa’s Instagram: @marissamullen - That Cheese Plate: @thatcheeseplate - Doug The Pug: @itsdougthepug

In this episode, we’re diving into the concept of “workism” and the effects of work on our personal identities. In America, we’ve created an idea that the meaning of life should be found in work, but is that truly the case? The dangers of associating self-worth and identity with a job can result in insecurities, anxiety and inevitable burnout. We talk about how not every passion needs to be a career, and the importance of setting boundaries in the workplace. We also touch upon:  Moving past the mindset of “hustle culture”  Who are we without our jobs?  How the entertainment industry promotes the idea of workism  Challenges amongst the millennial workforce  Sponsored By:Paleo ValleyFor 15% off you first order, go to:www.paleovalley.com/divinginCheck Out Leslie and Marissa:-Diving In Instagram: @divinginpod -Leslie’s Instagram: @lesliemosier -Marissa’s Instagram: @marissamullen -That Cheese Plate: @thatcheeseplate -Doug The Pug: @itsdougthepug -Diving In Website: Diving In - A Podcast

Justine Doiron, also known as @Justine_Snacks, is a recipe developer, cook and content creator. With 1.6 million followers on Tiktok and 245k followers on Instagram, Justine’s editing style and tasteful, healthy recipes are beautiful and addicting to watch. Justine took the leap from working in the entertainment industry to running her food account full-time. In this episode of Diving In, we talk about self-imposed pressures of going freelance, the everchanging algorithm, the importance of community, and share tips on how to grow a social media account quickly.We also discuss:  The realities of recipe and food-related content creation  Working through disordered eating themes  Advice on how to start your own food account  Sponsored By:Paleo ValleyFor 15% off you first order, go to:www.paleovalley.com/divinginCheck Out Justine:Follow Justine at @Justine_Snacks across platforms Check Out Leslie and Marissa: - Diving In Instagram: @divinginpod- Diving In Website: Diving In - A Podcast - Leslie’s Instagram: @lesliemosier - Marissa’s Instagram: @marissamullen - That Cheese Plate: @thatcheeseplate - Doug The Pug: @itsdougthepug

Today we have a very special episode of Diving In with Sarah Nicole Landry aka @TheBirdsPapaya. She is a creator, entrepreneur, podcast host and a Mom! Sarah is known for her vulnerable and transparent content where she aims to shatter beauty standards and help people love their bodies more through body confidence and self-love. In this episode we learn how her blog and Instagram took off, how she reframed her mindset to become friends with her body, and we connect on how fashion trends of the past hurt our confidence when we were young.  We also discuss:  • The importance of language when it comes to speaking about our bodies • The fear of being judged by others  • Body Confidence vs. Body Positivity Sponsored By:Paleo ValleyFor 15% off you first order, go to:www.paleovalley.com/divingin Check Out Sarah:- The Birds Papaya's Instagram: @TheBirdsPapaya- Website- The Birds Papaya PodcastCheck Out Leslie and Marissa: - Diving In Instagram: @divinginpod- Diving In Website: Diving In - A Podcast - Leslie’s Instagram: @lesliemosier - Marissa’s Instagram: @marissamullen - That Cheese Plate: @thatcheeseplate - Doug The Pug: @itsdougthepug

In this episode, we’re diving into the concept of comparison and impostor syndrome. These themes are prevalent across industries, and something we’ve been experiencing on a collective level as our world becomes more instant and accessible. Leslie and Marissa go over tips to deal with impostor syndrome and share personal experiences on how it has affected their mental health and work / life balance. We also explore feelings that may arise when feeling impostor syndrome, like internal criticism, luck, people pleasing and overworking.We also dive deep on: - Helpful tools to combat comparison - Can competition be healthy?- Understanding that there is a space for everyone (abundance mindset) - Confidence and self-appreciation Sponsored By:Paleo ValleyFor 15% off you first order, go to:www.paleovalley.com/divinginCheck Out Leslie and Marissa:-Diving In Instagram: @divinginpod -Leslie’s Instagram: @lesliemosier -Marissa’s Instagram: @marissamullen -That Cheese Plate: @thatcheeseplate -Doug The Pug: @itsdougthepug -Diving In Website: Diving In - A Podcast

On this episode we’re diving in with Cassadee Pope. You may know her from her days in the pop-punk band Hey Monday, winning Season 3 of The Voice, and being a Grammy-nominated country music artist.We talk to Cassadee about prioritizing mental health, being a woman in a male-dominated industry, and creating art that is true to her roots. We also dive deep on: -Trusting your gut -Being kind to our past selves -What it was like to win The Voice -Using social media to stand up for what is right Sponsored By:Paleo ValleyFor 15% off you first order, go to:www.paleovalley.com/divingin Check Out Cassadee:- Cassadee's Instagram: @cassadeepope- Cassadee's TikTok: @cassadeepope- www.cassadeepope.com- Stream NEW ALBUM: ThriveCheck Out Leslie and Marissa: - Diving In Instagram: @divinginpod- Diving In Website: Diving In - A Podcast - Leslie’s Instagram: @lesliemosier - Marissa’s Instagram: @marissamullen - That Cheese Plate: @thatcheeseplate - Doug The Pug: @itsdougthepug

Today we’re diving in with Andrew McMahon - songwriter, musician, author and frontman of the bands Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Jack’s Mannequin and Something Corporate. We touch upon Andrew’s journey from becoming a rockstar fresh out of high school, to battling leukemia in his early 20’s, and more recently, finding major commercial success and writing his first memoir “Three Pianos”. We also dive in on:- Andrew’s non-profit the “Dear Jack Foundation” to raise awareness for young adult cancer research - The creative process - How big milestones can propel you to work even harder.Sponsored By:Paleo ValleyFor 15% off you first order, go to:www.paleovalley.com/divingin Check Out Andrew:- Andrew's Instagram: @amnthewilderness- Andrew's Book: Three Pianos- Dear Jack FoundationCheck Out Leslie and Marissa: - Diving In Instagram: @divinginpod- Diving In Website: Diving In - A Podcast - Leslie’s Instagram: @lesliemosier - Marissa’s Instagram: @marissamullen - That Cheese Plate: @thatcheeseplate - Doug The Pug: @itsdougthepug

Jon Graziano (aka @jongraz) lives in New York City with his pug Noodle - yes, THAT Noodle. Noodle and Jon are massive stars on TikTok, where they went ultra viral for Jon’s Bones or No Bones Day videos, where Noodle’s decision to get out of bed every morning was a forecast for the rest of the World. In this episode we learn all about how this started, connect on what it’s like for your pug to be famous, and talk about the ups and downs of social media. We also dive deep on: - How going viral can physically affect us- Dealing with rude comments  Sponsored By:Organifi www.organifi.com/divingin For 20% off your order use code DIVINGINPaleo ValleyFor 15% off you first order, go to:www.paleovalley.com/divingin Check Out Jon and Noodle:- Jon's Instagram: @jongraz- Noodle's Instagram: @showmenoodzCheck Out Leslie and Marissa: - Diving In Instagram: @divinginpod- Diving In Website: Diving In - A Podcast - Leslie’s Instagram: @lesliemosier - Marissa’s Instagram: @marissamullen - That Cheese Plate: @thatcheeseplate - Doug The Pug: @itsdougthepug