Watered Grass

As the seasons change, so might our self-care game! The warmer weather and increased daylight opens up some fun new options for caring for our emotions this summer. Learn 3 creative ideas in today's episode! Looking for ways to dive further into idea number 3? Check out August's free mini course, Stop Snoozing On Yourself, for ideas on how to wake up more energized and with more time. Find it here!

As the seasons change, so might our self-care game! The warmer weather and increased daylight opens up some fun new options for caring for our brains this summer. Learn 3 creative ideas in today's episode!   Don't miss out on new upcoming episodes, events, and freebies! Sign up for the email list here.

As the seasons change, so might our self-care game! The warmer weather and increased daylight opens up some fun new options for caring for our bodies this summer. Learn 3 creative ideas in today's episode!   The new What I'm Reading Wednesday posts start this week, featuring recommendations from previous podcast guests.  All you need to do to get them is make sure that you're on the email list! Sign up here.

If you're considering a self-help or self-development read this summer, today's episode is for you! How do we know if a title is the right fit for us? I'll give you three guiding questions that'll help you to make that decision and find your new favorite summer read. If you're looking for some recommended reads, make sure you're on the Watered Grass email list! Every other Wednesday I send out a new title, and this summer I have some previous guests coming back to share their picks.  Sign up here to stay in the know!

In today's episode, I tackle audience-submitted questions about starting and growing morning routines. Tune in to learn how we start one, and how to pick the strategies that make the most sense for you. Did you miss last week's event, Stop Snoozing on Yourself? Click the image to watch the replay packed with information on how to make more time for yourself in the morning and feel more alert.

We're back to talking morning routines and the things that limit our joy in the morning.  This week, let's talk about the influence of gender roles on our mornings, and the red flags that the patriarchy snuck into your breakfast. Ready to replace those limits with more time and energy in the morning? Stop Snoozing on Yourself is this week, June 10th at 7pm EST! Grab your live or replay tickets here.

We're interrupting our regularly scheduled programming for a coffee break! I'm bringing in Jermaine Frazier-Phillips of Big Up Brew to discuss what it was like to launch his coffee business in the midst of a pandemic. What led him to make that leap, and how does he manage all the pieces of running a small business? Tune in to find out. JJermaine was kind enough to offer all attendees of Stop Snoozing on Yourself a discount off of their first order! Come join us for a workshop all about finding time and energy in your wake-ups.  Learn more and grab your spot at this link.

If you've ever believed that morning routines have to include exercise, green drinks, or calorie deficits-- you're not alone.  Diet culture has a sneaky way of showing up in our morning routines, and might be ruining all the fun.  Tune into today's episode to learn what the red flags are to look out for!   If after listening to this week's episode, you find yourself ready to find more joy and energy in the morning- I have just the thing! My next event breaks down the research-proven ways we can change our morning to-do's and environments to feel fully charged in the morning and shake off the sleepies.  Grab a spot to get your own environmental assessment checklist and a bunch of other fun offers! Free tickets available, or you could sprinkle in a little generosity and Donation ticket.  100% of the proceeds go to ACLU Nationwide.  Grab your ticket here

If you've ever believed that morning routines are to prep us for work, should leave us "productive" or give us an edge, this episode is for you. In today's episode I'll teach you how corporate culture spilled into our morning routines, and the red flags to notice that'll help you reclaim your mornings.   Mornings can be about you- it just takes a little time and energy.  I'll teach you how to find both at Stop Snoozing on Yourself, June 10th at 7pm.  Free tickets available, live or replay! Link here to learn more.

Mornings get a bad rap.  They get associated with waking from much needed sleep, rushing, or heading into productivity mode off the bat.  Think about it- when you see a commercial that focuses on mornings, it's two different sides of the spectrum.  You don't have to log into your zoom call from your stationary bike at 6am, and you can have more joy than dragging yourself to the coffee maker.  In this episode, I'll explain why mornings hold so much potential if we shed some of our preconceptions about how terrible they are.   If after listening to this week's episode, you find yourself ready to find more joy and energy in the morning- I have just the thing! My next event breaks down the research-proven ways we can change our morning to-do's and environments to feel fully charged in the morning and shake off the sleepies.  Grab a spot to get your own environmental assessment checklist and a bunch of other fun offers! Free tickets available, or you could sprinkle in a little generosity and Donation ticket.  10

Recovering from the past year and stepping boldly into the process of re-entry doesn't happen with a snap. It happens through the choice to show up and care for our mental and physical needs each and every day. What do I mean and how do we do that? Tune in to today's episode to learn more.

Much like a diver coming back to the surface, it's important for us to monitor our (mental health) vitals as the restrictions start to lift.  What would feel supportive and nurturing as we start to take steps back toward life as we knew it? I'll give you some guiding questions to answer that for yourself in today's episode.

  As restrictions lift, the invitations to connect and socialize are going to start coming in. While incredibly exciting, it's important to consider what feels best to say yes to as it becomes safer to spend time with others. In today's episodes, I'll throw out some guiding questions to make the decisions easier, and will also share the 3 types of boundaries that can help us prioritize our physical and mental health.

Vaccines are rolling out, restrictions are being lifted slowly but surely.  These steps towards normalcy are super exciting! What do we want to do first when we have fewer worries about safety, and how can we do it in a way that still takes care of our physical and mental health? In today's episode, I'll share a way we can answer that question for ourselves.

TW: Grief, death, loss In this week's episode, Ali Barkley is back to discuss how the pandemic affected those that already were diagnosed with mental health disorders, as well as what it was like to process grief and loss during social distancing requirements. Tune in to hear Ali's story and what she has learned along the way.

TW: miscarriage, grief, loss. . . . Nearly 1 in 3 women will experience a miscarriage in their lifetime. In this week's episode, Emily shares what it was like to experience the intimate loss of a pregnancy. The couple learned to support each other through the grief, only complicated by the global pandemic. Tune in to learn what helped Emily to process the loss, and what was most supportive to her during this time.    

In order for us to meet Abby and Steve, first they had to meet. In today's episode, we'll get to know how a couple came to be despite the hurtles of social distancing. Dating during a pandemic takes a bit of creativity, and we'll learn how it all went down for this pairing. Did your health class in high school leave you with questions? You’re not the only one! Our bodies do some incredible things, but most of us left with a knowledge of how not to get pregnant and how to label anatomy photos. Come join us for a fun and fascinating trivia night where you’ll definitely leave with some fun facts! Jennifer Fay of Rooted Ground and Diana Fuller of Watered Grass are your teachers for the evening. With a heavy focus on body positivity and self-knowledge, grab your friends and come enjoy this zoom version of your favorite night at the bar including: A goodie bag full of everything you’ll need for the event, mailed right to you Trivia that are equal parts entertaining and enlightening, aiming to help you feel more i

Meet Joan Alyvia of Joan and the Roses, a musician who had big performance plans at the start of 2020 that took a turn when the pandemic led to venue closures. In today's episode, Joan shares how music not only helped her to work through these challenging times, but also helped her to give back and support others during the social justice movements of the summer. Tune into today's episode to learn more.   Did your health class in high school leave you with questions? You're not the only one! Our bodies do some incredible things, but most of us left with a knowledge of how not to get pregnant and how to label anatomy photos. Come join us for a fun and fascinating trivia night where you'll definitely leave with some fun facts! Jennifer Fay of Rooted Ground and Diana Fuller of Watered Grass are your teachers for the evening. With a heavy focus on body positivity and self-knowledge, grab your friends and come enjoy this zoom version of your favorite night at the bar including: A goodie bag full of everything yo

Distance learning was not a term in public education until March 2020, and then over the course of a weekend it became the norm. In today's episode, hear from teachers at varying grade levels about their experiences being thrust into remote instruction- including how they stayed connected to students and cared for themselves during this shift. Did your health class in high school leave you with questions? You're not the only one! Our bodies do some incredible things, but most of us left with a knowledge of how not to get pregnant and how to label anatomy photos. Come join us for a fun and fascinating trivia night where you'll definitely leave with some fun facts! Jennifer Fay of Rooted Ground and Diana Fuller of Watered Grass are your teachers for the evening. With a heavy focus on body positivity and self-knowledge, grab your friends and come enjoy this zoom version of your favorite night at the bar including: A goodie bag full of everything you'll need for the event, mailed right to you Trivia that are eq

The shift to working and learning from home was a change for many of us, but especially for parents. Meet Janelle, a life coach and licensed social worker who suddenly was attending graduate school online while her two young children suddenly learned from home. Janelle took it as an opportunity to assess where her priorities lie, and to reframe expectations in order to find more balance. Tune into today’s episode to learn more! If you're looking for a way to approach work with more ease, get in tune with your body, and make the most of your self-care, join us for Cycle Celebration! We're launching again February 24- head to the link below to learn more and register. Learn more here!