Right In Front of my Face

09/03/2023

Need to brighten your day? Get a candle from this female owned company - such beautiful candles and an incredible owner as a bonus.

16/12/2022

This dog has been in my life for almost 14 years. Saying goodbye to her today was beautiful and terrible and so peaceful. I’m so thankful she can rest knowing how very loved she was.

25/08/2022

Counting down last days of summer. I don’t think I’m alone in this, but I’m pumped for Fall. Making summer happen is exhausting and I haven’t been my best self…I’ve put pressure on myself and my kids and I’m relieved to start a new season. Anyone else out there ready to close out summer?

22/08/2022

Welcome to 11!!

14/08/2022

When your cousin owns the best bar in Seattle…and let’s you come in even though you’re old.

21/07/2022

I'm recording the final episode of Season 4 tomorrow and am so honored to be hosting Kia Guarino, Executive Director of Pro-Choice Washington for this last conversation of Covid pivots.
Each time I want to share my views or perspective on anything political, I usually hesitate thinking no one really cares what I think or feel. Not this time. Since June 24th when Roe V Wade was overturned, I've been full of rage and fear, as have most of the women I've spoken with. I wanted to bring someone on who can have an honest conversation about living in a sanctuary state, why we still need to vote, and how we channel our energy into constructive work. Ms. Guarino can provide that insight.
If you have questions you'd like to address, please DM me.

05/05/2022

Parents and caregivers - don't back away. This episode is important. How many of us pivoted towards giving our kids screens during Covid, and now it's become a bit of a problem? I know I'm experiencing this in my house. Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant is here to help us unwind this habit, become tech-intentional, and move forward as a stronger family. This isn’t to scare or to judge , it’s an honest conversation with real data to support it. Link in bio.

02/05/2022

Not gonna lie, I'm feeling depleted and exhausted after a crazy weekend supporting the hopes and dreams of my children. But I just got home and found this little message my daughter left on our front walk and for a fleeting moment I'm allowing myself to feel like our efforts as parents are worth it.

29/03/2022

This is Dr. Ashwin Rao, Professor of Sports Medicine at University of Washington. His is the face of modern Sports Medicine. We spend an hour talking about diversity and inclusion within the UW School of Sports medicine, how it's changing, and how the needs of modern elite athletes are evolving. Dr. Rao turned down several career changing opportunities in pro sports during Covid to focus on caring for athletes and changing the face of the School of Sports Medicine at UW. This is a glimpse into the world of the NCAA D1 athlete and one that is filled with compassion and caring from Dr. Rao and his team.
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08/03/2022

Have you used your discount code yet??? Go to www. Lavantcollective.com and use RIF20 for 20% off single products!! Heather is onto something!!

03/03/2022

Kristi Lord and Lindsay Droz, co-founders of L'Avant Collective sit down with me to discuss their posh plant-based cleaning product company, share their philosophy and mindset, and reveal their secret to keeping resilience through Covid.

RIFOMF listeners get a 20% discount code - 1st ever!! Go to www.lavantcollective.com

use code RIF20 to score yourself some of Gwynneth Paltrow's favorite cleaning supplies.

Season 4 will continue to inspire as we discuss career pivots and success during pandemic. Keep asking questions - you never what's happening right in front of your face.

https://rightinfrontofmyface.net/episodes/season-4-ep-1-lavant-collective-on-grit-resiliance-and-gwynneth-paltrow

Kristi Lord and Lindsay Droz, co-founders of L'Avant Collective sit down with me to discuss their posh plant-based cleaning product company, share their philosophy and mindset, and reveal their secret to keeping resiliance through Covid. RIFOMF listeners get a 20% discount code - 1st ever!! Go

18/01/2022

Today I hit the 12,000 download mark which is really unbelievable - especially since I’ve been on a break while recording season 4. Apparently, I need to be really aggressively marketing to New Hampshire and North Dakota…the only 2 states with no listens.

11/01/2022

Had to. Thank god we have Portrait mode in the future.

05/10/2021

You guys. According to a PHd, WE ARE NOT FAILING AS PARENTS! Could we improve? Sure. But this is good news! Listen to the entire interview at the link in my bio.
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05/10/2021

You guys. According to a PhD, WE ARE NOT FAILING AS PARENTS!!! Sure, we can improve, but this is good news!!! Listen to the entire interview…link in bio.

29/09/2021

Today’s topic deals with the one thing that has been literally in front of my face non-stop for the last 18 months. My children.

Dr. Kate Monahan Phd, CFLE is a Developmental Psychologist and an expert in childhood development. Her company Parent With Science is dedicated to helping parents through their journey with advice based in science, not trends or Google. Her instagram is an awesome follow. She’s done all the research for us and tries to pass along what works for kids from a scientific perspective. Her straightforward advice is usually dead on.

She just wrote a book called “How to Be a Relaxed mom - the three secrets to avoid modern mom stress and raise great kids.” Dr. Kate, I need you now. And so do all of us. This is a conversation for everyone - moms, dads, anyone who is with a child and needs someone on their team to give them actual practical strategies, no judgement, and a high five. This is a longer conversation than usual because I didn’t want to cut anything out.

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23/09/2021

Next week's episode was a long fought battle. Not with Dr. Kate Monahan of , no... she's amazing. This was and continues to be a battle for season 3. Between technical difficulties, interviews cancelling due to horrific circumstances, and my own life, the creative process has been elusive. Lots of people are feeling this now. The world feels heavy and so does navigating through it.
Which is why we need Dr. Kate's insight and cheerleading now more than ever. Being a relaxed human is difficult, let alone being a relaxed parent. This interview is a longer format than I usually release because I didn't want to cut a minute of it. Book 90 minutes on your schedule next Weds...you won't regret it.
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07/09/2021

When your podcast guest is doing big things for the community, you celebrate. Aaron Wright, just another day, making the world better and more inclusive. Congrats.

New to navigating Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s)? Read the advice of Aaron Wright as he shares his top tips for new parents navigating the education system for their child.

03/09/2021

Dr. Kate, CEO and founder of Parent With Science, in studio today talking about her new book, How to be a Relaxed Mom: 3 secrets to avoid modern mom stress & raise great kids. We all need to hear this. Spoiler alert: you're doing a great job even if you think you're not. Ep next week.

05/08/2021

Good morning! Today's episode is a conversation with Gabe Galanda on Indigenous Human rights, activism, and just generally how we can do better in the world.

I follow him on Twitter which you should absolutely do too - because he’d been quoted in an article that I’d read through his feed. We’ll talk about the case he was quoted on in the podcast. But through that article and his feed, I’d kept reading words I didn’t really understand like “blood quantum” and disenrollment, which as a white person I’d never heard. My Caucasian tribe has never once questioned my ancestry or asked how much Irish I actually have in my DNA - I’ve just never had to worry about it. But Gabe does.

I want to thank Gabe for coming to the table with real honesty and eagerness to teach and give an opinion. There are people in life who, when they speak, you listen and realize how much you have to learn. Gabe is one of those people. Thankfully, Gabe is willing to patiently answer all my questions and educate those of us who don’t know about indigenous rights. We owe it to ourselves and our Indigenous brothers and sisters to learn.


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21/07/2021

Ryan Oftebro, President of the WA State Pharmacy Association Washington State Pharmacy Association spent an hour educating me on the opioid crisis happening in tandem with Covid-19, his personal reasons for ending death by overdose, and the solution he proposes in a simple, free Narcan kit. https://rightinfrontofmyface.net/episodes/s3ep5-ryan-oftebro

15/07/2021

Ryan Oftebro is Principal and CEO of Kelly-Ross Pharmacy group. Yes, we talk opioid addiction, but more importantly, we talk about his solution and why he's so passionate about saving lives from overdose.

As Covid slowly took over last year, he and I had talked at length (meaning I would grill him when I saw him) about the effects of having people in isolation, unable to use their regular drug dealers, how this would impact addiction and overdose. A year ago he told me that it would be catastrophic and as it turns out, he was right.

Take 60 minutes to let Ryan inspire you to help. His solution to overdose, his drive, and his single-handed change in Washington State will inspire you no matter where you live.
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15/07/2021

Ryan Oftebro is Principal and CEO of Kelly-Ross Pharmacy group. Yes, we talk opioid addiction, but more importantly, we talk about his solution and why he's so passionate about saving lives from overdose.

As Covid slowly took over last year, he and I had talked at length (meaning I would grill him when I saw him) about the effects of having people in isolation, unable to use their regular drug dealers, how this would impact addiction and overdose. A year ago he told me that it would be catastrophic and as it turns out, he was right.

Take 60 minutes to let Ryan inspire you to help. His solution to overdose, his drive, and his single-handed change in Washington State will inspire you no matter where you live. https://rightinfrontofmyface.net/episodes/s3ep5-ryan-oftebro

Ryan Oftebro and I recorded this episode a little over a month ago - I’d wanted to interview Ryan over a year ago about this topic because Ryan is Principal and CEO of Kelly-Ross Pharmacy group here in Seattle. Kelly-Ross remains one of the few independently owned pharmacies in our area and Ryan, ...

10/07/2021

Goals are sometimes arbitrary. One of my goals has been to hit 1,000 followers on Twitter completely organically - no paid promotions, just meeting people and building relationships. It happened today and I feel proud of the work I've put into the world that allowed people to believe in and support me.
Most importantly, I have a huge debt of gratitude to the people who have bravely agreed to share their stories and expertise with the world. They're all tagged in this post. It's overwhelming how grateful I am.
I'm humbled that in deciding to risk vulnerability and start Right In Front of My Face, that I've been able to access amazing humans in a completely different way. Thank you for being a part of the ride.

06/07/2021

So what is wellness, then? Wellness coach Adia M Callahan tells me how she helps her clients get what they really want.

04/07/2021

Meet Adia M Callahan. She's the owner and founder of See Me Wellness and she spends an hour coaching me and asking me the important questions like, "what do you really want out of life." Spend your 4th thinking about how to make fireworks in your own life! https://rightinfrontofmyface.net/episodes/s3-ep4-adia-callahan

Adia Callahan happens to be my pilates instructor. She’d been absolutely kicking my butt for three weeks before I found out she had a podcast and a life coaching business which I obviously wanted to learn all about. As women in our mid-40’s, we have a chat about how this new life phase impacts o...

01/07/2021

Adia Callahan, owner and founder of sits down with me to talk about all sorts of things. Little things like, "no Shannon... But what do you REALLY want from your life.". For this and more pondering questions, just listen to Adia. She'll hold you accountable for the answers. Link in bio.

24/06/2021

Here's what the mayor actually does, from the mouth of Casey Sixkiller. Local elections matter and I know I'm not alone in wondering this...enjoy.

22/06/2021

Ever wondered what it was like to run for office? Me too. So I asked current Deputy Mayor and Seattle mayoral candidate to come and talk to me about it. Spend 85 minutes hearing about why he decided to run, how he plans to convince people that his vision should win, and his why. Link in bio.

17/06/2021

Casey Sixkiller is the current deputy Mayor and also current Seattle Mayoral candidate. He happens to have grown up in my neighborhood - he went to school with a whole lot of people I know, and is truly someone right in front of my face. My intent with this interview was to provide the same platform I always do - for someone to tell their story and share their experience. This isn’t a hard-hitting gotcha interview. Casey came to tell his story, tell us about what a campaign looks like, his basic plans, and I did what I do - ask simple questions I think we all have, and talk about uncomfortable topics in a non-judgemental way.
That said, I didn't expect the genuine honesty with which he answered my questions. His willingness to educate and share real experience was quite fun - I came away with a totally different understanding of some of the issues we discussed and I hope you will too. No matter where you live, you will learn something about local government and maybe a new way to look at solutions to problems.
https://rightinfrontofmyface.net/episodes/s3-ep3-mayoral-candidate-casey-sixkiller