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Welcome to Bubbles and Breakdowns! A space designed for you to show up as your beautifully imperfect self, no filters required. Here, we dive into the rollercoaster of life during the early years of parenting — from juggling your own ridiculously high expectations and society’s “helpful” advice to clinging to your sanity like it’s the last glass of champagne at a party. While also celebrating the big wins and core memories. Our mission? To offer comfort, insight, and just the right amount of laughter to keep you from crying into your yoga mat.
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Manifestation is often dismissed as "wishful thinking," but in this episode, we strip away the fluff. We’re looking at manifestation through the lens of psychological readiness and energetic alignment. We explore the hard truth: you don’t manifest what you want; you manifest what you believe you deserve. This episode is a roadmap for clearing the mental clutter of the past to make space for a high-value partnership. https://www.instagram.com/bubbles_and_breakdowns And remember, after every...
The power of positive self-talk and self-love is more than just a trend; it is a physiological rewiring. By shifting your internal dialogue, you move from a state of chronic stress and defense to a state of growth, resilience, and emotional stability. Standing up for ourselves starts with how we talk to ourselves, that little voice that either says we can or we can’t achieve what we want. https://www.instagram.com/bubbles_and_breakdowns And remember, after every breakdown, don't forget...
While Valentine’s Day focuses on romantic love, Galentine’s Day (celebrated on February 13th) has evolved into a cultural moment for honoring the "platonic soulmates" in our lives. This episode explores why female friendships aren't just a social luxury; they are a necessity. We move beyond the brunch aesthetics to discuss the deep, gritty, and transformative power of women showing up for women. https://www.instagram.com/bubbles_and_breakdowns And remember, after every breakdown, don't forge...
In the spirit of the season of love, we are kicking off February with how to understand your love language and what you need to give and receive what your heart and soul needs. The concept of Love Languages comes from relationship counselor Dr. Gary Chapman. It describes the different ways people express love and feel loved. Understanding your love language and those of people close to you, can significantly improve: communication, intimacy, and emotional satisfaction in relationships. Today ...
We are diving into our first Bubbly Book Club and discussing The Anxious Generation - How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. This book has sent ripples across the parenting world, it’s being highlighted by major media outlets and we can now see why. We are going to chat through what stood out to us, how it’s reshaped our thinking about screens and how to parent our children and even how we foster a relationship with technology. If you h...
Join us for part two of our discussion with Dr. Lauren DeCicco, a subject matter expert in nervous system regulation and doctor of holistic physical therapy as we dive deeper and discuss practical ways to incorporate strategies to achieve self regulation and start to reprogram our nervous system, especially during our body’s healing process. She shares some practical ways we all can start incorporating self-regulation into our daily lives. Our nervous systems need your support to function at ...
Today we are joined by Dr. Lauren DeCicco, a doctor of holistic physical therapy and subject matter expert in nervous system regulation. We are discussing the importance of nervous system regulation, especially as it pertains to healing our bodies, increasing our mobility and overall physical and mental health. We’ve talked about the challenges we’ve experienced heading into our forties, and the importance of our physical health and mobility in ensuring we get the most “bubbly moments” ...
80% of new year resolutions fail by February; this episode moves beyond the common "New Year, New Me" enthusiasm and dives into a practical framework for goal achievement. It emphasizes the foundational steps of defining intention and purpose before setting concrete deadlines, ensuring goals are not just wishes but actionable, measurable projects. L Let's get real about HOW we will make our goals actually happen, and not just wishful thinking. Join us in setting purposeful goals with a define...
As we are about to close out the year, we are turning the page and looking ahead to 2026. We made time this week to create a vision board and focused on drawing in what we want for ourselves next year. In this episode we are moving beyond the trendy reputation of vision boards to explore the psychological and neurological reasons why a visual representation of goals can be an incredibly powerful tool for manifestation and achievement. It provides a practical, evidence-based understanding of h...
This episode we are going full Roses & Thorns about the holiday season, particularly around Christmas. We take a moment to recognize the dual nature of the holidays but how we try to manage stress while maximizing the joy. We are talking about the gap between the picture-perfect holiday ideals and the often-messy, stressful holiday reality. Stay tuned for the end when we rapid fire Roses or Thorns on all the Christmas "must haves". https://www.instagram.com/bubbles_and_breakdowns And rem...
In this special end-of-year episode, we’re diving deep into the goals we set 12 months ago. We share our honest, unfiltered reflections on where we nailed it, where we failed it, and the lessons learned. This moment of reflection can serve as a crucial step to continue to move forward in a positive direction, it’s not just an exercise in judging past performance. As we move forward into the new year, we are taking this time to reflect, correct and refine our goals. https://www.instagram.com/b...
In a world that often rewards toughness and masks, vulnerability is widely mistaken for weakness. But what if the greatest measure of your strength is actually your willingness to be fully seen? This episode explores the transformative power of healthy vulnerability, the conscious choice to show up imperfectly, honestly, and without armor. We discuss why vulnerability is the essential key to moving past surface-level interactions and building relationships rooted in genuine trust. We discuss ...
We all have silent, toxic traits that sabotage our peace and halt our progress. In this candid episode, we dive deep into two powerful patterns that often disguise themselves as being capable or being concerned. We all carry learned behavioral patterns that often masquerade as strength or responsibility, these are self-sabotage traps. This episode defines "toxic traits" not as failures, but as coping mechanisms that are actively preventing genuine success and peace. https://www.instagra...
It's time for our first Bubbles & Breakdowns Book Club! The Bubbly Book Club will be once a quarter - this one is kicking off today and we will discuss it in January. The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt Go to your local library, download on your eReader or listen to it on audio book. We look forward to learning along with you all and gaining new insights to improve how we parent the "phone...
Midlife can feel like an accumulation of everything; responsibilities, expectations, and things that no longer serve us. In this episode, we're talking about the freedom that comes from letting go. Join us as we explore how this intentional act of letting go can make space for new purpose, more joy, and a life that truly feels like your own. https://www.instagram.com/bubbles_and_breakdowns And remember, after every breakdown, don't forget the bubbles!
Today we are joined by our first guest on Bubbles & Breakdowns, Francesca Thomson. She is the owner of Healthier Holidays, an online store that creates tasty gift baskets filled with healthier items so people can enjoy special events with less guilt and surprise people with something to make them feel loved and cared for and an influencer as @marathonofmotherhood. Aside from that, Francesca inspires her followers to show up to life everyday, even when there is chaos, finding ways to lean ...
Do you know the phrase; fake it til’ you make it? Have you ever found yourself in a new role, a big meeting, or even a casual conversation, secretly waiting for someone to point and yell, "You don't belong here!" That sinking feeling is the echo of Imposter Syndrome, and today, we're sharing our own battles with it. In this episode, we get honest about the moments we felt like frauds, from early career missteps to navigating parenting. We break down the crippling anxiety that comes from belie...
Hard to believe, but this week marks the official kickoff of the holiday season; that steady cascade from Halloween to Thanksgiving and straight through to Christmas. That three-month sprint can either blow your hair back with excitement or turn it grey with stress! Join us as we talk about how to step back from the pressure and enjoy the moments that truly matter. https://www.instagram.com/bubbles_and_breakdowns And remember, after every breakdown, don't forget the bubbles!
It's easy to get caught up in what's going wrong or the goals we haven't quite reached yet. Today, we're flipping the script and taking a Positive Inventory of our lives. Join us as we pause, reflect, and celebrate all the bubbly moments. It's never the "wrong" time to pop that good bottle of bubbles! https://www.instagram.com/bubbles_and_breakdowns And remember, after every breakdown, don't forget the bubbles!
In this episode, we're challenging the conventional wisdom of self-care. We've all seen the social media posts; the bubble baths, the spa days, the expensive retreats. But what happens when you don't have the time, money, or energy for those things? Does that mean you're not practicing self-care? Absolutely not. Today, we're redefining self-care as a practical, sustainable, and essential part of your daily routine. It's not about escaping your life; it's about building a life you don't feel t...
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