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Really Feminine
Author: Carla Shellis, Michelle Calderon
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The Really Feminine Podcast — where Carla Shellis, joined by Michelle, answers all of your questions about everyday etiquette, hosting tips, emotional etiquette, and so much more. Each episode includes Tea Time, a special segment where you send in your questions, and we spill the tea with advice and insights to help you live gracefully and confidently.
Tune in for practical guidance, heartfelt conversations, and a touch of feminine charm.
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In this emotional and inspiring podcast episode, Laura Lentz shares her powerful story of rebuilding her life after infidelity, betrayal, and addiction. She opens up about the pain of broken trust, the challenges of walking through addiction recovery, and the courage it takes to create a life rooted in healing, self-discovery, and intention. Laura’s journey is a testament to the resilience of women who choose growth over bitterness, and her insights will help anyone who has faced marriage str...
This week on Really Feminine, we’re talking about how to stay gracious and poised even when life gets messy. From practicing proper technology etiquette in a world that’s always online, to our Tea Time chats about the sting of not being invited to a family wedding, handling an overbearing grandmother with a newborn, and learning how to level your expectations when toxic people keep letting you down. Carla and Michelle bring practical wisdom with a feminine touch to help you navigate relation...
In this episode of Really Feminine, Carla and Michelle share the art of arriving at and leaving a party in a way that leaves a lasting, graceful impression. They’ll also unpack how to spot the “pit dwellers” in your life, the people who pull you into negativity, and how to step away without guilt. Finally, join them for Tea Time, where they answer your personal questions and offer heartfelt, feminine advice for navigating life with elegance and ease. To support the mission of Bochy’s...
In Etiquette, we’re talking restaurant manners, how to dine with dignity, handle the check like a pro, and tip with confidence. In Tea Time, Carla dives into two raw and real struggles: the ache of a wife who feels invisible in her own home, and a woman exhausted from always saying yes.. And in Emotional Etiquette, it’s time to stop reliving the past and start reshaping your future, because your freedom is waiting on the other side of new thoughts. To support the mission of Boch...
This week on Freedom Formula, we dig into how to stop repeating the same toxic cycles in relationshps. In Tea Time, Carla shares her advice on dealing with a difficult mother-in-law, and the freedom found in boundaries. This weeks Etiquette segment, focusing on how to introduce yourself with confidence, maintain composure, and build strong, graceful first impressions. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://bochys.org) • To register for The Experience ...
Just like a good recipe, life requires time to marinate. The Freedom Formula invites you to slow down and absorb truth. In Tea Time, we reflect on presence and preparation. Then, in Etiquette, we explore poise in professional settings, maintaining femininity in authority, and setting boundaries at work. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://bochys.org) • To register for The Experience England click here- Experience England (https:...
This week, Freedom Formula explores “Skandalon”—the ancient word for offense and how it keeps us stuck. During Tea Time, Carla sips through insights on emotional freedom. In Etiquette, we define what makes a perfect guest, what to bring as a hostess gift, and why these small gestures carry deep meaning. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://bochys.org) • To register for The Experience England click her- Experience England (https://www.ca...
Ever feel like your relationships are out of sync? Freedom Formula discusses attempts to balance imbalanced connections. Tea Time centers around travel and adaptability. And in Etiquette, we cover global and cultural etiquette, how to be a respectful guest, and how to manage shared travel gracefully—even under stress. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://bochys.org) • To register for The Experience England click her- Experience En...
In this powerful episode, Michael Shellis opens up about his journey with ADHD, from the challenges he faced in school to discovering how it became one of his greatest strengths. If you or someone you love has ever felt “too much” or misunderstood, this conversation will encourage you to reframe that narrative. Michael shares how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder impacted his education, confidence, and relationships, and how he’s turned what once felt like a weakness into a superpower ...
This episode’s Freedom Formula is all about shifting your perspective. In Tea Time, Carla opens up about practicing gratitude in daily life. Our Etiquette segment focuses on intentional thankfulness—from writing heartfelt notes to the right way to respond to thoughtful gifts and gestures. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://bochys.org) • To register for The Experience England click her- Experience England (https://www.carlashellis.com/...
How do you embody and activate your feminine fibers? Freedom Formula breaks it down. Tea Time offers Carla and Michelle’s thoughts on dealing with controlling mom friends and strained Mother, Daughter relationships. In Etiquette, we explore how dressing reflects self-respect, guidelines for formal and casual events, and being feminine and modest. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://bochys.org) • To register for The Experience England c...
Freedom Formula introduces the Hula Hoop Magnetic Field, a tool for understanding your emotional boundaries. In Tea Time, Carla and Michelle answer listener questions on family members asking what a listeners inheritance from his father is and another listener asks about what to do about a daughter in law that only wants to spend time with her side of the family. Then, in Etiquette, we tackle how to gently include someone who’s feeling left out, redirect conversations with kindness, and prote...
This week’s Freedom Formula unpacks the levels of friendship, how to recognize them, and why they matter. During Tea Time, Carla and Michelle share their thoughts on listener questions. The Etiquette segment walks through formal dining basics: which utensil to use, BMW, and napkin etiquette. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (www.bochys.org) To register for The Experience England click her- Experience England (https://www.carlashellis.com/england) To explore more about ...
In this episode of Really Feminine, during Carla’s Freedom Formula, we explore the difference between living in the Pink Zone (freedom) versus the Red Zone (survival). During Tea Time, Carla and Michelle answer the listener's questions about how to tell a friend they have halitosis and address a mom struggling to connect with her daughter. In our Etiquette segment, we dive into the art of hosting, what makes someone a gracious host, how to make guests feel special, and the etiquette aro...
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I was invited to be a guest on my friend Kelli Calabrese workshop to share with her guests some of the tools I helped Kelli with during her recent divorce. I hope you enjoy the conversation. For additional information on divorce support: https://kellicalabrese.com/ For private coaching or to join Carla's Arise Workshop www.carlashellis.com Support the show
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Have you ever wanted something so bad that you build up so many expectations and when they don’t get met in the way you think they should, your emotional high comes crashing down? We can manage our emotional expectations and step off the roller coaster! Let’s talk about it! Support the show
PART 2-If I am not a virgin then why can't I have sex outside of marriage? And what's wrong with living with my boyfriend? These are the questions we are going to tackle in this intriguing conversation. This will for sure give you something to think about. Support the show
If I am not a virgin then why can't I have sex outside of marriage? And what's wrong with living with my boyfriend? These are the questions we are going to tackle in this intriguing conversation. This will for sure give you something to think about. Support the show