You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)

Instead of starting this off with a strength clip from one of our listeners, we are starting this episode with part of an interview that didn't make it into our Quarantine episode last year, but hasn't left our hearts and minds since. Actually, it inspired this entire episode.  Today's episode is all about Standing Up for yourself and Speaking Up when you know it's right!  Thank you Niki for always being who you are, even if it means stepping into an uncomfortable situation, and for inspiring us to do the same.  You're all going to love this episode. It's inspiring, impactful, and just dang good. So go ahead. Take a listen!  -------------------------------- If you need help learning how to stand up for yourself and say No when it doesn't serve you, check out Life in Balance!: https://inrawlife.com/product/life-in-balance/ -------------------------------- Shout out to our Strength & Confidence inspiration... Niki! We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think STRONG means, and we may feature you! Submit your entry to podcast@inrawlife.com. Follow along for more encouragement on Instagram - @inrawlife.co A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

-- Jessika&Jed vs. Ciara&Jay -- Who will win?! Wow this episode is unlike any other! Today on the podcast, we interview... OUR MEN! 😳😬😜   For a trailer of what to expect in this episode, fast forward to the bloopers at the end! You may love it ...you may hate it. Eh, either way, we'll be back to our regular scheduled program next week. Of course, we couldn't miss this opportunity to feature the men who cheer us on and rattle our cages all in one breath! This episode gets real. It gets messy. It gets RAW! We think you'll get a kick out of it.  Enjoy! P.S. - This episode is probably better on YouTube! There you can get a full, unedited and uncensored version of how it went down. Warning: There is a lot of unbleeped cursing in the YouTube version, even though Jed "tamed it down" since "Ciara prefers a family show!" Ha! Yeah, that's where we go! Check it out!  -------------------------------- Life in Balance is here!! Check out Life in Balance: https://inrawlife.com/product/life-in-balance/ -------------------------------- Shout out to our Strength contributor... Jaime!  We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think STRONG means, and we may feature you! Submit your entry to podcast@inrawlife.com. Follow along for more encouragement on Instagram - @inrawlife.co A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

If you are in America, it's time to vote! We hope this Horton Hears a Who themed episode inspires you!  Of course sometimes it can feel like you are just one vote. Will your voice even matter? Can your ONE vote make a difference? It can! Wanna know how? Push play to find out! ---------------------------- RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE: Your ballot explained: https://www.ballotready.org Mail in ballot options by state: https://www.propublica.org/article/what-to-do-if-you-change-your-mind-about-voting-by-mail ....................................................... Take the Journey to Presence! It's amazing! Use the promo code TAKEMETHERE to get the special Podcast fan discount. For the journey with meditations, click here. For the journey without meditations, click here.  -------------------------------- Shout out to our  Be a Better Human contributor who left us the fantastic reminder at the beginning of this episode  -- Sarah B. from California! We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think it means to be a better human, and we may feature you! Submit your entry to podcast@inrawlife.com. Follow along for more encouragement on Instagram - @theinrawlifepodcast A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

It is with heavy hearts yet hopeful spirits that we let you know, this is our last podcast episode. ... at least for now.  Who knows what the future holds or where our voices will take us.  Of course you can always keep up with us on social media  Follow Jessika on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/the.jessentials Follow Ciara on TikTok here: www.tiktok.com/@ciaravindel As for now, keep striving toward being a better human! Reach out on social anytime.  And... if you ever feel tired, stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, overjoyed, weird, wild, crazy, spastic, unbelievable, unstoppable, empowered, silly, funny, amazing, strange, raw, human, or maybe you don't even know how you feel today.... please remember: You Are So Not Alone <3 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

- Having what you want, not what's idealized - Making it through the holidays - Pick 3 - Choosing a meditation app --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

- Merry Christmas - Happy Hannukah - You got this! - Power Throwback to being a better human by Emmy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

Easy ways to clear out your inbox Nap or Scroll How to get the energy to get things done Sticking to the plans --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

Covid Thanksgiving disaster Anxiety stemmed from trauma Baby burps Setting realistic expectations while keeping hope alive --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

Mama Flamingos losing their pink Taking our pink back Making our dreams happen like babies Post-Pandemic Anxiety --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

What physical anxiety feels like Jealousy + frustration = money block The easiest way to prevent life from flying by Appreciating what you have while striving for more --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

Feeling like you’re stuck in tree sap Wondering what comes next Reading “The Mountain is You” Feeling like an outcast, but longing to feel accepted --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

We are in the process of rebranding from "The In Raw Life Podcast" to "You Are So Not Alone, the Podcast". While we do, please enjoy an encore episode.... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hooray for the fact that cleaning out your space can clean our your mind! On today's episode we tackle minimalism! Not just cause it's trendy, ('cause you know us, we are so into trends ;) ) but because it can sincerely improve your mental health! Not to mention it makes your house look great. This episode, we share ideas from Marie Kondo, THE Minimalists, as well as our own tips from our separate journeys through minimalism. Plus, there are some spooky squirrels, strange hoarding habits, and a very special anniversary! You now have 2 requirements: Push play. Enjoy! -------------------------------- Shout out to our Be a Better Human Contributor -- Sharon from www.sharonrosen.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

- Ciara tells all in an overly anxious moment - New Podcast name revealed - No more doing too much - The adult love --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

- No more longing for the past or the future - Getting out of feeling obligated   - Systems to keep your kids spending time with you when they're grown - Random pants -------------------------------- Want to get in touch? Reach out to theinrawlifepodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

- Dog's intelligence - People can't change, or won't? - When people cut you out of their lives - Parenting advice from people without kids - Drama as a Mama -------------------------------- Want to get in touch? Reach out to theinrawlifepodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

ENCORE Episode.... While Jessika is out on maternity leave, we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes of IRL past! Your life is what you make of it! So make it a good one! Want to know how? Well, you can start by not being so darn hard on yourself when you “fail” and by not holding yourself to impossibly high standards! This week, we talk with Janis Isaman from www.mybodycouture.com. Her approach to physical health is unique and transformative, based on education, movement, and full body sustainability. We both learned a lot from Janis, and are so excited for what you'll get to learn too! Spoiler alert, all of those intense work outs out there are designed for the teenage boy body/stamina. So if you aren't one of those, it's ok to take it easy on yourself! <3 -------------------------------- Shout out to our Strength contributor... Joann from www.jtdcoachesme.com A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

ENCORE Episode.... While Jessika is out on maternity leave, we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes of IRL past! This episode has Ciara in tears! Why? Because in this ep, we interview one of Ciara’s favorite and most respected people in the world, Arrow’s Montessori teacher, Dana. Dana is the mother of a 32 year old, a 21 year old, adopted twin 15 year olds, and the teacher of 16 bright and amazing 2-5 year olds. She loves all children like the humans they are, and she wouldn’t settle for anything less! Whether you are a parent or not, we HIGHLY recommend listening to this episode. It will teach you how to treat kids, and remind you how to treat adults! After all, we are all humans. So let us all strive to be better ones, and help build a stronger next generation while we are at it! -------------------------------- Shout out to our Strength contributor... Niki! A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our amazing music! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

ENCORE Episode.... While Jessika is out on maternity leave, we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes of IRL past! Instead of starting this off with a strength clip from one of our listeners, we are starting this episode with part of an interview that didn't make it into our Quarantine episode last year, but hasn't left our hearts and minds since. Actually, it inspired this entire episode. Today's episode is all about Standing Up for yourself and Speaking Up when you know it's right! Thank you Niki for always being who you are, even if it means stepping into an uncomfortable situation, and for inspiring us to do the same. You're all going to love this episode. It's inspiring, impactful, and just dang good. So go ahead. Take a listen! -------------------------------- Shout out to our Strength & Confidence inspiration... Niki! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

We are covering one of the most important things anyone can do to improve mental health, energy, and overall day to day life!  It's gratitude baby! We've been huge fans of gratitude since way back in the day, and today we are going over the things that bring us joy today, not because our lives are perfect  (because we definitely have hard times too) but because we recognize them! So go ahead, you know you want to... take a listen! -------------------------------- Request to join our exclusive Facebook Group Here --> Work/Life Balance for Empowered Unstoppable Women --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support

ENCORE: We are about to do a new episode on Gratitude, but before we do... we want to remind you of this awesome info we learned from Jennifer at gratitudemission.org. So... please enjoy this Encore episode! -------------------------------- Did you know gratitude could literally give you more energy!?! Neither did we, until Jennifer from gratitudemission.org filled us in! Man, what an incredible episode! There is so much richness in such a short amount of time! Jennifer was kind enough to be completely vulnerable with us. This is a raw moment that most people would be petrified to share, but Jennifer did! We are passionate about share stories like this because it can save people's lives! Plus, we talk about how incredibly amazing gratitude is, and all of the ways it WILL LITERALLY CHANGE YOUR LIFE! This is an episode you don't want to miss! -------------------------------- Request to join our exclusive Facebook Group Here --> Work/Life Balance for Empowered Unstoppable Women -------------------------------- A special thanks to Manu @manu_matic for providing our music! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support