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Barb Schmidt and Michelle Maros host the newly rebranded podcast, Life Happens, formerly known as Barb Knows Best™. Together, they explore what it truly means to grow, thrive, and live authentically.
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Honest Motherhood & Coming Home to Yourself with Libby Ward (opens the original)
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We absolutely loved the conversation we had in this week’s show, and can’t wait for you to listen! Today, we are joined by Libby Ward: writer, speaker, and advocate who is helping redefine the motherhood narrative. In this episode, we discuss her new book, Honest Motherhood, and the difficult realities of parenting, managing mental load and overwhelm, and the unyielding pressure to do it all.This is a powerful, fun and authentic conversation about breaking cycles, letting go of perfection, and r
Kelly Rizzo on Public Grief, Anxiety, and Rebuilding Life After Tragedy (opens the original)
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We are so excited for our community to hear this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle! This week, we talk to Kelly Rizzo, host of the podcast Comfort Food and widow of beloved comedian Bob Saget.In this vulnerable conversation about grief and loss, Kelly shares the deep love she had for Bob, the heartbreak that followed his death in 2022, and how she continues to manage her relationship with grief and the trauma she experienced proce
Dr. Shefali on Conscious Parenting: Raising Sons & Daughters in a Digital World (opens the original)
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We are thrilled to welcome renowned parenting expert Dr. Shefali to this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle.Dr. Shefali is a clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Conscious Parenting movement. Blending Western psychology with Eastern wisdom, she has redefined how families think about parenting, connection, and the inner lives of children. Trained at Columbia University, Dr. Shefali has spent d
Rewiring the Brain (opens the original)
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Dear Friends,Have you ever found yourself thinking—I’m stuck in old thought patterns, so how do I actually change my mind and heal from past trauma?On today’s episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb and Michelle continue the conversation in Part 2 of their Rewiring the Brain series, diving deeper into brain health, trauma, and the science of rewiring your mind. Opening up about personal experiences, including Barb navigating the traumatic emotional aftermath of a 33 year marriage an
How to Rewire Your Brain (opens the original)
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Dear Friends,Have you ever found yourself thinking, I’m getting older, but what can I actually do right now to protect my memory and keep my brain healthy?On today’s episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb and Michelle dive into a deeply personal conversation about women's brain health, cognitive aging, and the fear of losing your mind. Inspired by turning 70 and navigating a major life transition, Barb shares her recent obsession with brain research, highlighting why it’s critical
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