Rising Femme with Monique Harding, Strengths Driven Business Coach and Therapist. A podcast to help you master your mind so that you can rise higher in all areas of your life, love and leadership. Together with inspired guests, we’ll unpack what it really takes to level up your impact and income. Expect cosy riffs that mess with your stuck thinking, powerful story shares and the practical tools and tips you need to embody your best self today across business, relationships, money and more. I ...
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Welcome to the Great Life Experiment Podcast! Join me, your host Monique Schafer as we grapple with the messy and beautiful, and ever-changing world of our personal and professional lives, and the business world around us. There is no one right way. Let’s experiment together. NEW Episodes Every Thursday
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A podcast on how to work with your mind to transform your life. This show will help you overcome stress, anxiety and depression and empower you to live the happy life that you deserve. Monique Rhodes, an internationally renowned happiness specialist and meditation expert. Her online meditation course The 10 Minute Mind, is used in over 50 colleges and universities worldwide as well as by thousands of online subscribers. Monique teaches in bite sized lessons how to reach your potential and be ...
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Running a creative business isn’t a straight line. It’s a spiral. You overthink. You pivot. You start too many things. You stall. And still, you care deeply. You keep showing up. You’re not lost… you're spiraling forward. Hosted by Monique, founder of Take Tiny Action, this weekly podcast is your space to feel seen in the messy middle of creative entrepreneurship. Each episode starts with a real spiral: perfectionism, visibility struggles, creative jealousy, and walks through it gently, usin ...
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Dating, engaged and married objectives from a young Christian perspective! I'm Monique Simmons the host of DEMO with Mo. I started this podcast to give a space for people who have a desire to do relationships well and to hear authentic conversations about the struggles we all face.
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A podcast for people of melanated persuasion to share a-ha moments, critical thinking, hard love, and small doses of laughter- or our unique experiences while living Black. Each episode we'll dive into topics that affect our communities, politics, health, finance, education, and of course pop culture and relationships. The conversation is sure to be real, opinionated, and offensive. With occasional guests, expect great conversations and heated debates. This show is not for everyone; only tho ...
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These podcast will be about the hard conversations that we need to have in order to Achieve true change!
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Resiliency is an admired quality of business leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs. The ability to bounce back and re-invent oneself makes humans extraordinary! jjwharding.substack.com
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When your life is on display, it’s hard to avoid the spotlight. Join New Jersey Housewives star Melissa Gorga and her celebrity guests as they talk fashion, family, Bravo drama, and the importance of treating yourself. Grab a glass of red wine and a sprinkle cookie, and enjoy the conversation. It’s life unfiltered. It’s the world according to Gorga. It’s Melissa Gorga on Display.
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Queen We Got You is the podcast for women in the thick of it. Hosted by Monique and Kerry, two coaches and mums keeping it real through midlife chaos. From peri-menopause to parenting teens, shifting identities to messy relationships, nothing’s off-limits. It’s honest, funny, and exactly the kind of chat you didn’t know you needed.
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A Podcast about retiring early, moving abroad, and living what we coined a "Better Second Half of Life." After working hard for over 25 years and raising our family, we retired early at age 50, we sold everything, and moved abroad from North America to begin our "Second Half of Life." We make our base on the beautiful island of Madeira, Portugal. As a healthy and fit, long-married couple who retired at 50 and moved abroad, we talk about all things retirement - from finances, new friends, ret ...
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The Sidebar, hosted by Eric Barnes from The Daily Memphian, focuses on arts, culture and everything in between in Memphis, including interviews with people shaping the city and sometimes an exploration of topics stranger, funnier and more surprising than you might expect to hear.
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In Street Class Podcast, we shutdown who society says we are and refuse to allow anyone to define us. We seek our own truths - whatever that may be And do so happily. We acknowledge others living in their light. And uplift those who need to find their own. We are not afraid to shine light on those who lost their way. -Or in other words...A.K.A... In Street Class, we put some folks on BLAST! Email us at [email protected] to join the conversation!
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The Simple Trick to Stay Calm When Life Gets Hard
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We all hit those moments when life feels overwhelming—when everything seems like too much, and staying calm feels out of reach. But what if there was something small—something you already have access to—that could shift you back into calm and clarity, even in the middle of chaos? In this episode, I share a simple practice that has helped me through…
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For when you need more clients in your thought leader business
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Today’s episode was sparked straight off a 30-minute power session with a woman who is so ready for her next level but stuck in the same place I see so many thought leaders stuck: “I’m showing up… but where are the clients?” This is for you if: You’re in the early seasons of business You’re pivoting your offers You’re feeling like a best-kept secre…
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What if the tension in your chest, the headaches that linger, or the constant fatigue aren't just random symptoms — but messages from your body asking you to listen? In this episode, I offer a powerful new lens on the relationship between stress and illness. You'll learn how chronic stress quietly reshapes your brain, alters your immune system, and…
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The Overthinking Loop: Why Your Brain Won't Let You Relax
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Do you feel like your mind never stops? Like you're constantly planning, worrying, analyzing — even when you're exhausted? There is nothing wrong with you. You're caught in a loop your brain doesn't know how to exit — yet. In today's episode, I'll help you understand the Overthinking Loop from a neuroscientific perspective: why your brain spirals w…
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The 5 Hidden Signs You're Quietly Blocking Your Happiness
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Most people believe their unhappiness comes from their circumstances — their job, their relationships, their stress. But in this episode, I share what I've witnessed again and again in my work: many of us are held back not by what's happening around us, but by old protective patterns happening inside us. If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, d…
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S6E41: Why giving is essential to The Daily Memphian
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Sarah Leach, The Daily Memphian's director of fundraising and development, joins Eric Barnes on this week's episode.
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The Hidden Reason You Can't Follow Through (It's Not Laziness)
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You know what would make your life better — and yet, you don't do it. It's not because you're lazy. It's not because you lack willpower. It's because your system is wired for safety, not growth. In this powerful message, you'll uncover the surprising reason behind your hesitation — and learn why pushing harder rarely works. What you need instead is…
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Why You Overreact Emotionally (And How to Stop the Spiral)
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Ever find yourself reacting way more strongly than the situation seems to warrant—and then wondering what's wrong with you? This episode unpacks the real reason emotional overreactions happen—and it's not because you're "too sensitive" or broken. It's because your brain is wired to protect you. We'll explore what emotional spirals really are, why y…
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The Hidden Message Behind Your Anxious Thoughts
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What if your anxiety isn't something to silence or suppress—but something to listen to? In this episode, I offer a new way to look at anxiety—not as a flaw, but as feedback. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, braced for something that hasn't happened, or pushed yourself through discomfort without stopping to ask why—this conversation will open a powe…
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Everyday Signs of Anxiety You Might Be Overlooking
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We tend to think of anxiety as something obvious—racing thoughts, panic attacks, sleepless nights. But what if it's showing up in ways you've completely normalized? In this episode, I'll walk you through some of the most common but overlooked signs of anxiety that many people mistake for personality traits, habits, or even productivity. You'll hear…
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#40 From Hard No to Powerful Questions: How to Challenge Ideas Without Killing Creativity
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Have you ever been in a meeting when someone proposes an idea, and your first thought is, “That will never work”? Maybe you hesitated to speak up because you didn’t want to come across as negative, or worse, shut down creativity. But what if that gut reaction could actually become your most powerful tool? In this episode, Monique explores how diver…
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S6E40: How Merit Academy pursues excellence in literacy
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For Lakenna Booker, Memphis Merit Academy is about so many things — helping young kids with literacy, creating a thriving school for parents and their children, investing in her neighborhood, and more. Booker, who is the executive director of Memphis Merit Academy, joined Eric Barnes to talk about the charter school she founded in Parkway Village i…
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What if the fear that's been holding you back was actually the key to moving forward? In this powerful episode, we explore how fear—so often viewed as the enemy—can become your most trusted ally. You'll learn how to spot the hidden wisdom inside fear, reframe it, and use it as momentum to pursue your boldest dreams. If you've ever felt paralyzed at…
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Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—and still not moving forward? The truth is, it might not be your circumstances, your skills, or your resources holding you back. It's your mind. In this powerful episode, I dive into how our own thoughts, fears, and internal narratives can sabotage our potential—and what it takes to break free. …
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Ever feel like everyone else is moving faster, doing better, living bigger? In this episode, we explore why comparing your path to others is not only unhelpful—but deeply misleading. Through powerful storytelling and grounded insight, Monique invites you to stop measuring your life against curated snapshots and start honoring your own unique timeli…
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S6E39: Lauren Ready uses the skills of journalism in new ways
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Lauren Ready has spent decades as a documentarian and TV journalist. Now she's become an author, using her foundation in journalism to help business leaders and others to, as she says it, reveal deeper truths. Ready joined Eric Barnes to talk about her first book, "Ask Like a Leader: A Method for Revealing Deeper Truth and Turning Blind Spots into …
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Listen to This When You're Needing Clarity
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After months away from the podcast (not intentionally… ), I'm back to talk about something I’ve been seeing everywhere in my clients lately: Clarity. Or more accurately, the lack of it and the deep desire for it. If you’ve been saying things like: “I wish I was clearer… I don’t know what direction to go… nothing feels aligned…” then this one will h…
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The Surprising Truth About Why You Feel Stuck
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If you've ever found yourself saying, "I feel stuck," this episode is for you. You're doing all the "right" things, but something still feels off. You feel restless, unmotivated, or like you're waiting for life to begin again. In this episode, I reveal the deeper reason why we get stuck—and why it's not because you're lazy or lost. You'll learn how…
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We're taught to be agreeable. To say yes. To be liked. But what if your most powerful transformation begins with a simple, courageous "no"? In this episode, we explore how learning to say no—without guilt—can change your life. You'll discover how boundaries aren't just walls; they're the foundation of peace, purpose, and deep self-respect. If you'v…
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What if the reason you can't let go of something painful isn't because you're stuck — but because a part of you is still trying to protect your heart? In this episode, I explore why old wounds stay with us, even decades later, and how our nervous system holds on in an effort to keep us safe. Through the story of a listener navigating heartbreak fro…
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S6E38: Everystory, formerly Playback Memphis
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Virginia Reed Murphy, founder of Everystory, joins Eric Barnes to talk about the organization's name change and how the mission stays the same.
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Thanksgiving is more than just gratitude. It’s a mirror for what’s next. In this Thanksgiving episode, Monique invites you to reflect on your life in a way that honors what’s really good, while listening to the whispers of your next chapter. She offers a grounded, compassionate perspective on gratitude that goes beyond the usual “be thankful for wh…
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Heartbreak Recovery: How to Move On and Let Go
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In this episode, I explore the quiet devastation of heartbreak and the path forward—not by forgetting, but by remembering who you are beneath the loss. Heartbreak has the power to dismantle our sense of self, but it also holds the potential to rebuild something truer, wiser, and more grounded. Through a tender, honest lens, I look at what it means …
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Are You Living Authentically or Just Existing?
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Do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions—checking boxes, meeting expectations, but somehow still feeling disconnected from yourself? In this episode, we dive into what it really means to live authentically, not just exist. We explore how we lose touch with our true selves, how to begin recognizing it, and the powerful steps you c…
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S6E37: The plan to create an arts middle and high school in Memphis
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Katie Smythe of New Ballet Ensemble joins Eric Barnes to talk about turning the old Humes Middle School into a school focused on the arts for middle and high school students. - a project with a scale that is incredibly ambitious. The funding needs are massive and the timeline is not short.
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So many of our choices look kind on the outside—but underneath, they're powered by fear. The fear of being judged, misunderstood, left out, or not enough. In this episode, we'll explore how to tell the difference between acting from fear and acting from compassion, and why this one subtle shift can completely change how you feel about yourself—and …
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Boost Your Happiness with Nature: The Secret of Happy Hormones
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What if the key to feeling happier, calmer, and more grounded isn't found in doing more—but in stepping outside? In this episode, I explore how nature quietly resets your brain chemistry, boosts your mood, and reconnects you with a deeper rhythm of life. You'll discover why just a few minutes a day outdoors can trigger powerful "happy hormones" lik…
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Master Your Emotions and Transform Your Life
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Most of us were never taught how to feel our emotions—only how to fight them, ignore them, or let them take over. In this episode of In Your Right Mind, I share how true emotional mastery doesn't come from control, but from understanding. You'll learn how to respond instead of react, how to stay present with difficult feelings, and how even small s…
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You don't need to save the world to make a real difference. In fact, the most powerful thing you can do is often much closer than you think. In this episode, I share how shifting your focus to the people already in your life—the ones right in front of you—can create more impact, more connection, and more peace than you ever imagined. This isn't abo…
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S6E36: How Grind City Amp plans to expand live music in Memphis
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Nick Barbian joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the goals for the outdoor venue located at Grind City Brewing in North Memphis.
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