Unbroken & Enough

31/07/2023

BRB...Summer Vacation Loading! Jamie and I are going to take a much needed summer vacation. No new episodes will drop while we enjoy some R&R. We will let you know when its time for us to return. In the meantime, if you haven't listened to all the episodes that have dropped yet, we ask that you go back and get caught up! See you soon!

28/07/2023

Here's your reminder to grab your freebie from the website! Happy list making! www.unbrokenandenough.com

27/07/2023

Today's a great day to reach out to your friends and start a book club before winter hits! It's so much fun reading the same book with those you care about and diving deep into a discussion!

25/07/2023

We had some great takeaways from this weeks fun topic - Cozy Reads. It may be summer, but sometimes celebrating Christmas in July for yourself is just what we need to be ready when winter does come. What were your takeaways?

24/07/2023

When it comes to winter, one thing is certain, the days are shorter, it's much colder, and that tends to be when our mindset takes a deep dive.

One of our favorite things to do to combat the winter blues is cozy reads!

In this episode, we give you some of our tips on how planning ahead now will set you up for a fun filled cozy read winter.

It's like Christmas in July...for yourself!

Fun Fact: Buying your books in July saves the bank account around the holidays.

Recognize: Recognize your guilty pleasures and read what you like.

Accept: Accept your limitations and seek alternative options.

Support: Support your friends and start a book club.

Challenge: Grab the Book Tracker Freebie at unbrokenandenough.com and begin your list now!

21/07/2023

Don't forget to do your homework this week! Reach out to a friend you know is currently a caregiver and offer your support. Start off by saying "I was just thinking about you and wanted to check in, is there anything you need?" Let her answer, and then be sure to follow up on your offering.

20/07/2023

Sending a card to your friend who is currently a caregiver is a great way to show up in their mailbox to bring a smile on their face. We recommend shopping our parter Lilian Grace Designs as they have some really outside of the box greetings for moments like this.

18/07/2023

These are our key takeaways from this weeks episode. What were some of yours?

17/07/2023

Our friends who are in a caregiver role often put the needs of the person they are caring for above themselves. It's hard for them to be present in your life, when they are treading water in theirs.

In this episode, Jamie and I will go over some out of the box ways that you can support your friends in their caregiver roles, and hopefully identify when they may be in crisis and really need your support.

We also want to acknowledge all of our friends currently in the caregiver role, we hear you, we see you, we love you, and we support you always.

Fun Fact: There are many ways to support your friend when they are a caregiver for a loved one.

Recognize: Social queues to determine if your friend is in crisis and may need more support.

Accept: Accept that what you want to do to help may not be what is actually needed.

Support: Your friend often with a simple check-in and “hi, how are you?”

Homework: Reach out to a friend who is currently a caregiver. Start by just telling her you are thinking of her and asking if there is anything you can do to help.

15/07/2023

We asked you what your favorite things to do in nature were and here are a few of ours!

13/07/2023

Jamie and I agree that its important to seek green things regularly as part of your self-care routine. What are some of your favorite things to do in nature to unplug and reset?

11/07/2023

We had some fun from this weeks . What were your top 3?

10/07/2023

One thing we often forget to do is spend time in nature. When it comes to self-care, Jamie and I both agree that nature has some amazing benefits that we often forget to tap into.

We believe that in order to be the best possible friend to someone else, you must first be the best possible friend to yourself, so that includes self-care.

Fun Fact: Spending time in nature can be soothing. If you can disconnect from internet devices and things like that, you get a deeper benefit.

Recognize: When you need to give yourself an outdoor time out. If your day is going extremely stressful, if you feel the stress rising within your body, and you just feel like you're going to scream, like you need to just take a break, go outside, give yourself 15 minutes of uninterrupted time, don't take your phone with you just stand there and breathe, breathe in, breathe out, be a human, breathe in, breathe out. That's all you got to do. Don't do anything else.

Accept: Accept your environment and find nature near you. Parks are great. Greenhouses, where they sell plants can even be kind of therapeutic because you get to touch the leaves. Plants inside your home, it just gives you that connection to the earth even though it's inside your home.

Support: Support your inner peace by scheduling time outdoors regularly.

Challenge: Get in nature this week alone and by yourself distraction free...and hug a tree (cause Jamie said to)

07/07/2023

Apparently today is so we thought it was fitting we shared our recipe with you! Happy tasting!

05/07/2023

Did you try out the frozen hot chocolate recipe? Share your thoughts below about the drink and if you haven't yet tried but plan to, we wanna know!

03/07/2023

In this super short episode, we are coming at you with another fun category - Hip Sips. We plan to share with you some fun drink recipes to try out on your own.

Today's Recipe:
Frozen Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:
1 Packet of Hot Chocolate Mix
1/2 Cup Milk
1 Cup Ice

Optional Toppings: Whip Cream, Chocolate Shavings-Sprinkles-or Mini PB Cups

Instructions:
Throw it all in a blender and blend. Really, it's that easy. Garnish with your optional toppings.

Enjoy!

30/06/2023

These are 3 things we think would be great to bring to a party you are invited to. What are some others that we may have forgotten about?

29/06/2023

it's time for some about and the exclusion of your friends who are going through the hardship of losing their child. Some may argue that timing is just not lining up and it's awkward already so it is best to just not invite her to your upcoming . Speaking from personal experience, it is even worse being excluded from my friends big event and makes me feel even more alone in my suffering. It also can cause friction and damage to the friendship that may be difficult to repair later. Send the invite, but also be accepting of a decline of invitation. Truth is, attending a baby shower after a miscarriage is extremely difficult, I usually decline to attend, however, I always send a gift to the mom to be along with my well wishes. It's not that I don't want to be there and celebrate with you, it's that some days, I can't, it's painful to play those silly games that are a constant reminder of what I lost. Some days, I'm strong and can sit through them and do enjoy them, but you never know when grief will sneak up on you. However, if you don't invite me or even talk to me about why you aren't, and we are close friends, that will make me question the validity of the friendship. I'm not asking you to walk on eggshells around your grieving friend, I'm asking you to be compassionate and include her even if you already know she will say no.

28/06/2023

Did you listen to our latest episode? It's a great guide to and also great for those who are unsure of how to respond to an invitation.

27/06/2023

What takeaways did you have from this weeks episode - Let's Party...Or Not! Our top three are shown in the image. Drop yours in the comments below.

26/06/2023

Parties - they can be fun...or they can be anxiety inducing. Which side of that coin you are on depends on the details surrounding the party.

In this (lengthy) episode, we are going to have some heart to heart talks such as:

🥳 Attending parties we are invited to
🎉 Family Gatherings
🎉 Co-Worker Party
🎉 Bestie Brunch
🎉 Party with Friends

🥳 How to politely decline if you can't attend (and not feel like a total jerk for saying no)

🥳 Why you should always invite your friend going through hardship instead of omitting them off the guest list

🥳 What you should take to the party (and when you should ask the host(ess) for permission)

🥳 What topics we should avoid and overall general guest etiquette

It's easy to have hurt feelings when it comes to party fouls, so we want to help you learn a few tricks we've picked up along the way. These are things we've personally faced and we recognize not everyone falls into these categories, in other words, you do you, boo!

Fun Fact: You can still have a good time at a party even if you are an introvert.

Recognize: Your headspace - can you attend the party and bring positivity even if you’re having a bad day?

Accept: Not all gatherings are large enough to invite everyone, and don’t use it as an excuse to not attend future events hosted by that person.

Support: It is socially acceptable to bring the host/hostess a small gift of gratitude.

23/06/2023

We know you are dying to know what our final ratings were for Queen Charlotte, so we've rated them for you here. Each Watch Party 6 episode will be rated on a scale of 1-6 (6 being the highest). It's no surprise Jamie and I rated the same, we both love Bridgerton and enjoyed Queen Charlotte, but it just couldn't compare.

22/06/2023

We want to hear from you! What should we watch next? Drop your vote in the comments! (Have another show to nominate? Drop it too!)

20/06/2023

What were the 3 key takeaways from S1E3? We share ours with you below, what were yours?

19/06/2023

Hello friends, it's Shonda and Jamie, coming in with a brand new episode! Today we are going to have a little fun with a Watch Party 6 themed epsidoe where we talk about what we are watching and what we think about it. This review is on Queen Charlotte as seen on Netflix. Spoiler alert - we do discuss the ending so if you haven't yet watched, go back and watch before you listen to our epsiode. Join in the discuss in our Facebook Support Group, we want to hear your thoughts on this show!

17/06/2023

Our partner, Lilian Grace Designs, has a free ebook that takes a deep dive into 10 Ways to Keep the Friendship Magic Alive. This ebook pairs really well with this weeks episode so be sure to head over to their website to get the ebook - www.liliangracedesigns.com

16/06/2023

Have some really good stories about friendship? We'd love to feature you on a future episode of the podcast! Head over to the website to sign up!

14/06/2023

When it comes to keeping the friendship magic alive, recognizing it starts with you (and not with them) is essential. We have to keep our expectations in check, and instead of pointing blame on a drifted friendship, look inward to discover what it is you are (or aren't) bringing to the table of friendship. The truest of friends will always survive a drift, but it takes work!

13/06/2023

What were your takeaways from S1E2: Keeping the Friendship Magic Alive? Ours are shown in the image.

12/06/2023

Hello friends, it's Shonda and Jamie, coming in with a brand new episode! Today we are going to have a talk about a deep-rooted relationship topic: Keeping the Friendship Magic Alive! Your homework this week is to take some time to reflect inward and discover what you are bringing to the table in your friendships. Take action by bridging the gap with one friend you've drifted from this week.

09/06/2023

Did you catch in S1E1: Meal Planning Struggles that we invited you to be a guest on a future episode where we feature Munch It - all things food? You can join us via zoom and cook your dish LIVE with us watching (or come to the call with it already done, the choice is yours!) To apply, head over to the website for the link! www.unbrokenandenough.com

07/06/2023

One of our favorite takeaways from S1E1: Meal Planning Struggles was to pick a common denominator to meal plan - like chicken. Here is an example of how we'd break it down into 3 dishes for the week.

06/06/2023

What were your takeaways from S1E1: Meal Planning Struggles? Ours are shown below.

06/06/2023

Dare to be yourself now so you don’t have a long list of “I wish I would have…” later.

Imagine being in your 80's and you catch yourself thinking about your life.

And how you never took that trip to go swimming in the ocean on a beautiful summer day because you didn't like the way you looked in your swimsuit.

Or realising you never laughed until you couldn’t breathe because your teeth weren’t straight enough.

Or how you never embraced the sun on the beach because of the stretch marks on your stomach.

You never allowed yourself to let go and have fun because the pressure to look perfect consumed you.

Just imagine being at the end of your life and realising you’ve hidden yourself away from the fear of being real.

Just think about all the years you wasted hating yourself.

And all this time you were perfect exactly the way you were.

Take my advice and cherish every single day you have left, because tomorrow is never promised.

~ Cody Bret

05/06/2023

Our latest episdoe is available for download and your listening pleasures. Today, we are going to take a break from all the serious talks and have some fun talking about food! If you'd like to share a favorite recipe of yours and possibly be featured on an upcoming episode, please let us know!

29/05/2023

The podcast has officially launched! You can listen to our 3 bonus content intro episodes now! Available on: Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Amazon Music. Be sure to follow so you don't miss an episode!

28/05/2023

Launch Party in progress! Did you get signed up? Today is the FINAL day to sign up so you can be included in the giveaways! The party starts tomorrow!

27/05/2023

Our trailer is out for you to preview and save our podcast. You can listen to us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Radio. Google & Amazon are coming soon. Head over to our website for the direct links if you can't find us when searching. It all begins...NOW!

25/05/2023

Hey Everybody, it’s Jamie!

If you asked me several years ago if I would be hosting a podcast with my best friend Shonda I probably would have said you’re crazy…at first, but then I’d know that eventually she’d talk me into it. It’s ok though–we always have the most fun together 🙂

Friendships are an incredible gift and being able to connect with someone on a deep level is magical. I think of times before I knew Shonda and sometimes I have a hard time remembering what it was like when she and I were practically strangers to one another but here we are now almost 20 years later with so many shared adventures and hopefully many more to come.

We always like to close out our episodes with a fun fact, so here’s one about me: one of the coolest things I’ve ever gotten to do in my life was hand-feed and swim with manatees in Mexico. The place I went to does such a great job of capturing the moment on camera too. It’s definitely something I would encourage anyone to do.

I hope you enjoy the podcast and if you have any ideas for us for future episodes, we’d love to hear them!