When the clutter, motherhood, relationships, and life seem too overwhelming. When you have resentment and frustration every day – this is a sign you have been living on auto-pilot- letting life happen to you instead of living it ON PURPOSE. I’ve been there. Three kids under 4 and I decided to declutter my home and realized I was living my whole life on autopilot. I wanted more. I wanted to take action, be more present, have more fun! Enjoy my kids! I’m Shawna, You might know me as your Nerdy ...
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Shawna Scafe Podcasts
Optimal Relationships Daily, steered by the insightful Greg Audino, a seasoned life coach, is a podcast dedicated to enhancing your personal connections. Greg explores the intricate dynamics of relationships, from dating to marriage and parenting. He handpicks and narrates insightful content from a variety of respected bloggers and experts, offering listeners a rich tapestry of perspectives on relationship building, communication, conflict resolution, and self-love. Greg's approach is both c ...
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2741: 5 Things Kids Can Learn From Helping with Home Renovations by Shawna Scafe of Simple on Purpose on Teaching Responsibility
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10:43Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2741: Shawna Scafe reveals how even the chaos of renovating a basement with toddlers can become a meaningful learning experience for the whole family. From teamwork and responsibility to creati…
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2742: When the Scariest Part of Parenthood Is Socializing With Other Parents by Sara Watkins with Introvert Dear
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2740: [Part 2] A Marriage Lesson from a Mini-Retirement by Jaime of Keep Thrifty on How to Rebuild Trust and Strengthen Bonds
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2739: [Part 1] A Marriage Lesson from a Mini-Retirement by Jaime of Keep Thrifty on How To Stay Connected and Supportive
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2738: Why You Need to Accept Your Partner's Needs by Heather Gray with Gottman on How to Build Emotional Security
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2737: How Can I Identify and Avoid Men Who Don’t Know What They Want by Evan Marc Katz on Dating Advice for Women
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2736: Should I Sign Up for a Dependent Care FSA? By Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money on How to Save Money as A Family
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2735: How to Improve the Relationship With Your Mother by Dr. Mariette Jansen on How to Overcome Generational Differences
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2734: Eating Disorder Awareness: What Parents Need to Know About Prevention by Crystal Karges on Holistic Family Health
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2733: The False Choice Between Me Time and Mom Time by Alyssa of Your Unbusy Life on How to Be A Better Parent
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2732: What is Impostor Syndrome and How Does it Affect People Like Me? By Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy on How to Seek Support
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2731: “I Need Closure!” Why It Is Not Possible To Get It by Dr. Jennifer Jill Harman with Luvze on True Healing After A Breakup
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2730: [Part 2] Why is it Hard to Talk About Feelings? by Keith Wilson on Fear of Humiliation and Self-Expression
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2729: [Part 1] Why is it Hard to Talk About Feelings? by Keith Wilson on Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Avoidance
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2728: When You Get Off Track Get Back to Basics by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Clarity and Peace
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2727: 5 Things I Teach My Kids as a Highly Sensitive Parent by Charlene Jimenez of Highly Sensitive Refuge
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2726: How To Use Empathy Even When You Don't Think You Can by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply
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2725: How to Encourage Kids to Clean and Declutter their Spaces by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism
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2724: Are You "Too Needy"? By Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling on Fear of Rejection and Dating Advice
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2723: 5 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Alone Time in Your Relationship by Danielle Dowling with Introvert Dear
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2722: Living Together Before Marriage by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love In 90 Days on Commitment and Dating Advice
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2721: My Boyfriend Still Has His Ex-Wife's Stuff by Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach on Jealousy and Communication
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2720: When Denis Met Patty by Nicholas Kraft with Live Happy on How To Choose Growth, Connection and Joy
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2719: Why Certain Men Will Never Do Well With Women - And What You Can Learn From Them by Evan Marc Katz
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2718: [Part 2] How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen; and Listen When Your Kids Talk by Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials
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