The Introspective Wife

This episode was supposed to be about still struggling with social occasions post pandemic. However, this is going to be a goodbye episode. I have been struggling for months on whether or not to continue the podcast. I did not realize earlier this month that this would be my last episode, but life got crazy. I feel like I don’t have the time or heart to put everything I want into this, so I’ve decided I need to let it go for now. I’d love to come back to this at another point in my life. I hope that I can figure that out sooner than later, but time is going to tell on this one. Thank you to everyone who has been here and enjoyed these episodes! You all mean so much to me and are the reason this is so hard to say goodbye. Please take a listen if you are interested in why I need to stop doing this right now. Again, I hope that I can figure out how to make this part of my life again, but I need some time to figure it all out. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

In today’s episode I look at the comparison theory, introduced by psychologist Leon Fiestinger in the 1950’s. Comparing ourselves to others is a very natural thing for us to do, but is it always right for our mental health and feeling of self-worth? I think that it is unfair for us to judge ourselves to others because we will never have a full picture of what their life is. We do however, have a very clear picture of who we are. So, I suggest if you want to compare yourself to anyone, compare yourself to your past self. Look at where you are today from 10 years ago. Look at where you are today and what you need to do, to accomplish your goals for the future. When we compare ourselves to our self vs. others, the possibilities are endless. There is always room to move up and do better.  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife 

I don’t know if being sober is actually cool or not, but I have noticed a lot of people are going that route. In today’s episode I wanted to have a conversation about sobriety, alcohol, and my personal experience with that. I’m personally not going sober, but I am cutting back because of goals I want to accomplish. I say no judgement a million times in this episode, because I want this to be something for all of us to keep an open mind about. We all consume alcohol or choose not to based off what is best for us in this time in our lives. Unless, you are someone who does not have control over your consumption and needs help in this area, most of us can decide for ourselves what is best for us. As in all my episodes, I hope to inspire and give you something interesting to think about.   Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

I saw this analogy recently about looking at your mental and emotional capacity as you would when thinking about your finances. I thought it was a great analogy as in both cases we are spending something that is very important to us. You don’t spend your money on just anything. Why would you spend your time and mental energy on things you don’t want? Many of us do though for various reasons, and unlike money, you can’t make more time. What we spend our time on and what we put ourselves through is very important to consider. If you are someone who is on a journey to better yourself and find that you are constantly being pulled back into the life you are trying to walk away from, I think this analogy can really put things into perspective for  you.  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

We have all been told, “know your worth,” before, but today I have another explanation as to why this is important. It’s a fresh look for me anyways, that I was inspired by Marcus Aurelius in his book Meditations. Knowing our worth in what we do is so important during critical moments in our growth. It could mean the difference between achieving your dreams or not. If you’ve been struggling on figuring out where you stand, take a listen to this week’s episode. I think it will give you some enlightening things to think about.  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

Recently I have seen these videos on social media talking about expectations that women should have for their husbands when it comes to domestic responsibilities. Now, these ideas aren’t bad, but they definitely aren’t for everyone. Expectations are tricky in a marriage and something that has to be effectively communicated. I talk about these videos today to remind those in marriages that it’s great to express ideas, but not everything we see on social media needs to apply to us.  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

This one is for my single ladies this week, but I hope everyone is able to take something from this. I think that through social media, we have created a very toxic energy that women who are seeking companionship are buying into. I talk about this today because I think a perspective change might be in order. If you are someone who is looking for that perfect person and you won’t settle until you find them, it is time to open your mind, or possibly spend your life alone. The perfect person in your mind probably doesn’t exist. With the right perspectives and values in mind though, you might find someone who is pretty close! I hope this week’s episode inspires you to look within and find what you are really attracted to, as well as find what you can also bring to the table. I hope with a little reflection and open mindedness you find someone who is truly compatible for you.  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

I realized recently that dreams are like precious memories that haven’t happened yet. Visions that are so incredibly fragile, if you touch them they might fall to pieces. I wonder if that’s why so many of us have a hard time going for it? It’s safe to keep your dreams out of reach. You always have something to look towards and talk about. When we begin to work towards our dreams, reality can be that pin that pops our beautiful balloon. We fail, find out that it’s a lot of work to accomplish our dreams, or worse, realize our dreams aren’t what we thought they would be. These things are scary and upsetting. It’s sad and disappointing to never get to live your dream as a reality. In this week’s episode I talk about all of this and more. I hope that I can inspire you to go for what you have been dreaming about. Even if you try and that dream balloon bursts, you can always blow up another balloon filled with a different dream.  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

A lot of us like to make new year resolutions to make positive improvements in our life. I’ve realized that in order to make more positive change, I really need to start focusing on myself. I need to “fix” some things that stand in the way of making change. In this episode I share my personal experience of the things that I need to work on and hope in the process to inspire all of you! Sometimes we need to take a good hard look at our life. We don’t always see where our current attitudes could be holding us back from being the best versions of ourselves and sticking to our goals. Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

We are one week away from 2023, and I wanted to take some time to reflect on this last year. Whatever your resolutions were last year and what every progress you made or didn’t make, there is something to be learned. Before you start to make your resolutions for this year, think about how this last year went. Reflect on what worked and what held you back. What choices did you make that effected the outcome of your goals? New year resolutions are great, but only if you’re ready to commit. This week I talk about getting your values and reasons in order. Really take the time to understand why this new goal is important to you. When you have the right frame of mind you can more easily stick with the new habits you’re trying to implement. Set yourself up for the best possible outcome and make this next year one of growth!  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

Society tells us more, more, more. You might be working yourself to death and wonder what’s it all for? Recently I have come across this radical idea. It’s called…a simplistic lifestyle. Not everyone wants to climb the corporate ladder or be involved in all of the volunteer opportunities. Some, want to live a quiet, calm, life. They want to go to work, put in their hours, come home and relax. Honestly it doesn’t sound so bad to me. This week I explore this idea. As we are getting ready for the end of the year and looking towards the new one; how do you see your life? Maybe this idea might strike a chord with you as it did me. I have my own take on it of course, but living a more simple life sounds really appealing right now.  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

I’m almost 32 and I still find myself engaging or hearing about other’s gossip. I’m not going to lie. I love a juicy piece of information that has nothing to do with me. However, I do actively try to keep my nose out of other people’s business. I’m not the best, but as I continue to work on a life of enlightenment and self-examination, I realize how important abstaining for gossip is. It’s a huge distraction and only brings more negativity to your life.  For this week’s episode, we are talking about working on letting the gossip go in your life. For 2023, this is going to be a huge priority for me. I want to worry more about my own growth and less about other’s drama. The more we realize that we can only control ourselves and responses, the better we feel. If you are finding yourself in a gossip rut, this may be the episode you need before the year ends!  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

The holiday season can be challenging any year, but this year seems to be hitting us all a little harder than usual. We put so much pressure on ourselves to buy the best gifts and outdo the year before. At what cost is this to us though? This week I talk about something I don’t usually discuss and that’s our finances when it comes to holiday spending. I think that in order to improve ourselves and have a good mental balance, our checkbooks should be balanced as well. I’m not here to judge anyone’s spending habits, but here to add a different perspective from the one you might have right now. Christmas magic doesn’t come from buying things. It comes from our hearts. That’s what makes it so special. So, if you are feeling the pressure to buy this holiday season, I highly recommend checking out this episode and think again before putting yourself in a scenario you aren’t comfortable with.  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

As we wrap up this month of gratitude, this episode is to now help you put into practice saying thanks. I realized that something that seems so easy is actually pretty hard to say. Even to those who we love and appreciate most, it might be hard to express our feelings of gratitude. It’s so important to our happiness to be able to express our thanksgiving to others. It also makes those around us feel really good. We sometimes assume that they know how we feel. A simple ‘thank you’ can go a long way and ensure that they do know how you really feel. I encourage all of you as you reflect on what you are grateful for in your life, to also express those feelings. I also want to thank all of you for listening and coming back each week. It means the world to me!  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

The holiday season can be tough. Throw in a few crazy relatives, and it can get even tougher. This week’s episode is about reminding you what this season is about, and talking through some of those awkward situations you might find yourself in with those more challenging relatives. You don’t have to dread going to the big family get together. Instead, you can go in with a clear head and a full heart knowing that you don’t have to let the opinions of others ruin your day. Cheers to getting through this holiday season with a genuine smile on all of our faces. We can choose to be humble and reflect on what this season is really about.  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

I don’t know about you, but I become very nostalgic this time of year. I have so many fond memories from my past. I love when one pops in my head and gives me that warm sentimental feeling. I know however, that the holidays are not always the easiest time of year for some. This episode I talk about the different ways these nostalgic memories may turn painful and how we can work through that. I think that most of the time we can find something positive about our experiences, and that is what this episode is about. It’s about finding the light from our past and feeling gratitude in how it has shaped us today. It’s about feeling gratitude for those moments we may never have again.  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

The holiday season is officially upon us. I thought that this would be the perfect time to talk about gratitude. The next few weeks are about to get very busy. Between shopping, cooking, and holiday events we tend to get stretched thin. It’s so easy to let the holiday season and the true sentiment of it, slip by. So, for the next month each episode is going to focus on gratitude. I want us to be able to take a few minutes each week to allow ourselves to really think about all the amazing things going on in our lives.  This week, I talk about focusing on what we do have and not chasing what we don’t. When we allow ourselves to be grateful for our positions in life we can feel true happiness. I hope you enjoy this week’s episode and continue to come back each week this month. I think it will be a great mood setter for the week and to keep the true meaning of these holidays in our hearts.  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

For a Halloween treat I thought I’d take the show in a slightly different direction today and share some fun ghost stories. Seeing as I live on, supposedly, one of the most haunted islands in the world; I thought I would share some background on why this place might have so much activity from the beyond. I will also share some personal experiences of paranormal occurrences from myself and friends. Don’t worry, nothing too scary. Mostly just a little weird and funny. I also, talk about how a philosopher might think about the paranormal and what that conversation would look like. It’s definitely a fun episode and one to get you in the holiday spirit!  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

I think that we all have the potential for greatness, but not destined. There is a lot of motivational/spiritual type of posts on social media that inspired this topic this week. Wishing or wanting something, trying to manifest it, or make it happen with affirmations is not going to get you to greatness. These types of things can build confidence and help us channel the type of person who achieves the things we want. However, it is ultimately up to you to make your greatness happen. Hard work and sacrifice take people to their goals.  Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife

How can self-care be selfish? A few years ago, this trend of taking care of yourself became very popular. We live in a society where working yourself to death is normal, and this was the reaction. However, there is a line, and it may have been crossed. Yes, you should definitely take care of yourself and prioritize that, but you should also be taking ownership of your responsibilities. In this week’s episode I talk about the different dynamics and where this sentiment is coming from. Is self-care that important, or is this just another overcorrection from a society that loves extremes? Listen and let me know you thoughts! Click here to find more of The Introspective Wife! https://linktr.ee/theintrospectivewife