Best Carla Shellis, Michelle Calderon Podcasts (2025)

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12, The Feminine Guide to Boundaries: Tech, Family & Toxicity 45:55

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This week on Really Feminine, we’re talking about how to stay gracious and poised even when life gets messy. From practicing proper technology etiquette in a world that’s always online, to our Tea Time chats about the sting of not being invited to a family wedding, handling an overbearing grandmother with a newborn, and learning how to level your e…

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11, Graceful Entrances, Elegant Exits & Escaping Pit Dwellers 54:00

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In this episode of Really Feminine, Carla and Michelle share the art of arriving at and leaving a party in a way that leaves a lasting, graceful impression. They’ll also unpack how to spot the “pit dwellers” in your life, the people who pull you into negativity, and how to step away without guilt. Finally, join them for Tea Time, where they answer …

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10, Manners, Marriage & Mindset Shifts 51:09

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In Etiquette, we’re talking restaurant manners, how to dine with dignity, handle the check like a pro, and tip with confidence. In Tea Time, Carla dives into two raw and real struggles: the ache of a wife who feels invisible in her own home, and a woman exhausted from always saying yes.. And in Emotional Etiquette, it’s time to stop reliving the pa…

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9 , Buds in the Ground & Boundaries in the Room 1:03:53

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This week on Freedom Formula, we dig into how to stop repeating the same toxic cycles in relationshps. In Tea Time, Carla shares her advice on dealing with a difficult mother-in-law, and the freedom found in boundaries. This weeks Etiquette segment, focusing on how to introduce yourself with confidence, maintain composure, and build strong, gracefu…

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8, Let It Marinate: Presence, Poise & Professionalism 47:18

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Just like a good recipe, life requires time to marinate. The Freedom Formula invites you to slow down and absorb truth. In Tea Time, we reflect on presence and preparation. Then, in Etiquette, we explore poise in professional settings, maintaining femininity in authority, and setting boundaries at work. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochy…

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7, Breaking Free from the Trap of Offense + The Art of Being a Gracious Guest 42:14

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This week, Freedom Formula explores “Skandalon”—the ancient word for offense and how it keeps us stuck. During Tea Time, Carla sips through insights on emotional freedom. In Etiquette, we define what makes a perfect guest, what to bring as a hostess gift, and why these small gestures carry deep meaning. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochy…

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6, Travel, Tension & Togetherness: Navigating Life with Grace 42:30

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Ever feel like your relationships are out of sync? Freedom Formula discusses attempts to balance imbalanced connections. Tea Time centers around travel and adaptability. And in Etiquette, we cover global and cultural etiquette, how to be a respectful guest, and how to manage shared travel gracefully—even under stress. To support the mission of Boch…

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ADHD as a Superpower: Michael Shellis on School Struggles, Strengths & Self-Acceptance 1:18:11

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In this powerful episode, Michael Shellis opens up about his journey with ADHD, from the challenges he faced in school to discovering how it became one of his greatest strengths. If you or someone you love has ever felt “too much” or misunderstood, this conversation will encourage you to reframe that narrative. Michael shares how Attention Deficit …

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5, The Power of Gratitude: Perspective, Presence & Politeness 50:17

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This episode’s Freedom Formula is all about shifting your perspective. In Tea Time, Carla opens up about practicing gratitude in daily life. Our Etiquette segment focuses on intentional thankfulness—from writing heartfelt notes to the right way to respond to thoughtful gifts and gestures. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://…

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4, Activating Your Feminine Fibers: Relationships, Respect, and Radiance 51:23

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How do you embody and activate your feminine fibers? Freedom Formula breaks it down. Tea Time offers Carla and Michelle’s thoughts on dealing with controlling mom friends and strained Mother, Daughter relationships. In Etiquette, we explore how dressing reflects self-respect, guidelines for formal and casual events, and being feminine and modest. T…

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3, Holding Space & Holding Boundaries: A Conversation on Family, Etiquette, and Emotions 47:37

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Freedom Formula introduces the Hula Hoop Magnetic Field, a tool for understanding your emotional boundaries. In Tea Time, Carla and Michelle answer listener questions on family members asking what a listeners inheritance from his father is and another listener asks about what to do about a daughter in law that only wants to spend time with her side…

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2, From Friendships to Flatware: Navigating Relationships and the Dinner Table 47:55

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This week’s Freedom Formula unpacks the levels of friendship, how to recognize them, and why they matter. During Tea Time, Carla and Michelle share their thoughts on listener questions. The Etiquette segment walks through formal dining basics: which utensil to use, BMW, and napkin etiquette. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (www.b…

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1, From Survival To Freedom: Living In The Pink Zone 52:53

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In this episode of Really Feminine, during Carla’s Freedom Formula, we explore the difference between living in the Pink Zone (freedom) versus the Red Zone (survival). During Tea Time, Carla and Michelle answer the listener's questions about how to tell a friend they have halitosis and address a mom struggling to connect with her daughter. In our E…