SMFR The Podcast

Ep100: It's Not Always About The Alcohol (Social Butterfly!)

For Episode 100, I wanted to touch on a subject that recently came to light from a simple comment Beverly said to me. In essence, she pointed out that many of us don't drink because we crave alcohol, but we do crave social interaction. Perhaps this is you and it certainly is me. Social media is rife with sobriety coaches (I really like @soberdad on Insta and TikTok) and apps if you've noticed. Believe me, that's awesome, but I think it's rarely approached from the viewpoint of our need to be among others and alcohol being a secondary thing in that setting. I do feel can manage it once we get a handle on it. Does that make sense? Hope so; give this 7 minute pod a listen and let me know your thoughts. Love all y'all! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1831628/support]

Ep99: Be Proud Of How Far You've Come!

In everyday life, we often forget to stop and reflect on how much we've accomplished - how far we've come along the way. In these times especially, the media, etc try to "dumb us down" and make us feel irrelevant or try to make us feel guilty about who we are and what we've gotten in this life. So let's feel good about ourselves - block out all the naysayers - and realize that we truly are special and that we're not finished becoming the best version of ourselves. Love all y'all! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1831628/support]

Ep98: How To Increase Our Aura

Here are 10 tips on how we can increase our "aura"; our presence perhaps, when we're around folks. In a meeting, walking into a room, at a party, etc. It helps us be more confident in a group setting, and people truly do notice. Not sure if I concur with all 10 of these, but thought I'd throw them out there regardless as they are interesting and, hopefully some (if not most) we can all use in a group setting. Let me know your thoughts and... I love all y'all! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1831628/support]

Ep97: Confidence Is Everything (In Every Way!)

Indeed, confidence is everything, and yes, in every way. The words we use, the way we dress (look good, feel good, right?), our demeanor - every little bit of it adds up. Not only do these things form a lasting impression on others, but darn it, it makes us feel so so much better about ourselves. As I always say, thanks for liking, subscribing, all that jazz and know that these reminders help me to stay on track... and hopefully add value to your day as well. Love all y'all! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1831628/support]

Ep96: Our Jobs Are Not Our Lives! (Audio Version)

Our jobs are not our lives, right? Take your lunch break, relax during after-hours. Enjoy your weekends or whenever you get a block of time away. As important as anything, use your PTO and sick days (use it or lose it at many places). We agree to do our jobs in exchange for pay and benefits. We didn't sign up to sell our souls and sacrifice our personal lives. By all means, love your occupation, but let's love ourselves more. Speaking of which, I love all y'all! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1831628/support]