Have More Fun With Mandy Arioto

In this episode Mandy talks with Amanda Inchaustegui about dealing with criticism, how to be empowered in your everyday life, and the one thing healthy people do. Listen to this episode if you want tricks for living your best life, are desperate for more joy and are ready to get curious about what is holding you back. Selected Links: If you would like to experience the life improving affect of working with a coach Amanda is offering an introductory coaching vision session with one of the Novus Global coaches. Just send her an email at amanda@novus.global and she will connect you with one of their amazing coaches. Amanda's site MOPS Show Notes:   :43 Introduction 1:42 Be occasionally remarkable 3:00 Do a few things well 3:28 Introducing Amanda 4:14 Where do we start to get what we want 4:44 Why complaints are important 7:40 What are you tolerating 11:15 Holding space for people to give an account 13:30 How to step into empowered space 14:30 Dealing with loss of pregnancy 18:31 Recognizing Rackets 18:40 Look go

On this episode Mandy talks with Candace Cameron Bure about her latest book, “Kind Is the New Classy”. Listen to this episode if you need some practical tips on handling your crazy life and dealing with close friends who differ from you. Selected Links: Candace's website Kind Is the New Classy- The Power of Living Graciously MOPS Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: :56 Mandy’s Introduction 3:43 Mandy and Candace 3:55 How Whoopi Goldberg helped on a hard day 5:45 Mamma Bear hugs have power 6:45 Going back to work with purpose 7:50 How do you maintain your energy with a crazy schedule 8:42 Practical advice for doing it all 10:00 Learning to say “no” 11:11 How to deal with friends who are different from you 13:18 Getting closure and being at peace 14:50 You can still be kind even though you don’t agree with people 15:30 What parenting lesson from Full House or Fuller House do you use in real life 16:10 What’s it like to kiss ot

Francie and her husband decided to try an experiment. How would their home life change if they got rid of their T.V.? Francie shares the details of what a life minus Game of Thrones looks like. Listen to this if your home feels chaotic, you are tired of yelling at your kids and want to have more fun with them, you feel distracted all the time, or you feel like you have no margin to do the things you love. Selected Links: Francie's website  MOPS   Show Notes: 1:03 Mandy’s Introduction 4:20 Are you breathing just a little 4:40 Introduction of Francie Winslow 5:20 Mandy and Francie start talking about getting rid of the TV 6:55 Earthquakes in D.C. 7:45 What to do about family members who "need" TV 8:58 What are the biggest differences you've seen from getting rid of the TV 10:35 Do your kids get along better without TV 11:30 Are movies bad for your kids 13:00 Was your husband on board for this? 13:55 What about phones and other tech in your house 15:45 What are the motives for my use of technology 16:45 Taking a

Listen to this episode if you are in need of some creative ways to bring peace to the world around you. Mandy talks with Osheta Moore about having adventures, being a peace maker and raising world citizens. Osheta's infectious  laugh and practical tips will inspire you to be a peacemaker in your everyday life. Selected Links: "Shalom Sistas: Living Wholeheartedly in a Brokenhearted World" "The Very Good Gospel' by Lisa Sharon Harper The Meeting House Kids Curriculum "When God Made You" by Matthew Paul Turner  MOPS Show Notes: 1:01 Introduction 4:03 Introducing Osheta Moore 7:53 Hold my purse, hold my earrings 9:35 Shalom sistas 12:45 Flourishing where I am 13:40 How to handle being called the “n” word at school 15:50 How to teach your kids to be compassionate in a world that is scary and aggressive 18:15 Amazing trick to tell better stories 19:38 How to call out the beauty in other people 21:15 Why does this only work in the car 21:55 Osheta has an a’ha moment 22:45 People are more important that theological

In this episode Mandy and her brother Charley talk with their mom Cindy, and Cindy’s best friend Jodi about how to find a best friend, be a good friend and develop framily. Listen to this if you are longing for deep friendship, want practical ideas on how to create meaningful moments, or want to hear personal and hilarious stories about life-long friendship. Just in case you were wondering, this is Mandy’s favorite episode ever. Selected Links: Charley's Instagram: A Dude's Life Charley's CrossFit Gym: Fallbrook CrossFit MOPS Music by: Philip E Morris - "Sunshine Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com Show Notes: 1:20 Introduction 5:30 True Friends 8:24 It takes a lot of work to be/have a friend 10:15 The constant in long-time friends 13:11 Framily- how do you have friendships that feel more like family than friends? 15:12 Social media and friendship 15:39 We get interrupted 18:45 Just make it so 20:30 Be sincere 21:40 The importance of respect in relationships 23:55 Staying connecte

Listen to this if you want an excuse to practice hygge, are interested in how to have a home people want to be at, or want practical tips for communicating with your kids. In this episode Krista Gilbert shares her ideas on reclaiming home, traditions and childhood along with offering ideas on the neuroscience of soul care and the importance of knowing the two things that help kids thrive. Selected Links: Krista’s New Book- Reclaiming Home: The Family's Guide for Life, Love and Legacy Krista’s website Meaning in a Minute Facebook Page World Happiness Report JH Ranch Camp Spalding MOPS   Show Notes: 1:20    Introduction 1:45    Annual World Happiness Report 3:46    The Practice of Hygge and Danish Culture 5:40    Introducing Krista Gilbert 6:45    Where did the book come from 9:25    Show me how to do this thing called family 11:39 Home is the safest place in the world 12:05 How to create the sense of home when you don’t know where to start 12:50  How to make people feel accepted 14:38  The art of being fully e

Listen to this if you want to feel more powerful, are dealing with trauma from your past, or want to raise confident girls. In this episode Lori Lara shares about the #metoo movement, sexual assault and how women can take back their power. Through her first hand experiences of healing from sexual assault and preventing trafficking in her hometown, along with her work teaching young girls to use their intuition to avoid dangerous situations, Lori provides practical ideas and helpful tools for every women and every person who is raising girls.   Selected Links: Lori's webpage: www.lorilara.com  Get in touch with Lori - lori@lorilara.com Music- “You’re the Best” by Johan Lilja (https://theartistunion.com/tracks/7742aa)  MOPS  Recommended Books:  Gift of Fear- by Gavin De Becker Protect the Gift- Gavin De Becker Abba’s Child- Brennan Manning The Road Less Traveled- Scott Peck   Show Notes: 1:00 Disclaimer 1:15 Introduction 3:00 Lori Lara introduction 4:05 State of our culture, Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo move

Listen to this if you want to understand the men in your life better, if you are a parent and need some tips on how to encourage your sons, or want to understand the cultural climate and how it is impacting manhood on a systemic level.  In this episode, Mandy and her husband Joe, talk with David Thomas about what men wish they could tell women and he shares his best ideas on how to parent boys, deal with pornography and technology, and harness the power of masculinity in all the best ways. Links and Show Notes: David’s books: Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys Are My Kids on Track?: The 12 Emotional, Social and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach Intentional Parenting: Autopilot Is for Planes Disney’s Circle Software Raising Boys and Girls Blog Technology Tuesday and other tech related blog posts Sample Contracts for phone and devises: From Josh Shipp Device Contract from Common Sense Media Media Contract from Common Sense Media MOPS

Listen to this if you want to quiet the toxic voice in your head, feel like you need a fresh start, are desperate for rest , or are intrigued by the idea of making love to yourself (you read that right). In this episode, Mandy talks with Leeana about ideas for treating yourself like a beloved friend, the holiness of repetition, how to be a beginner, and Leeana shares practical ideas for how she practices self-care.   Links and Show Notes: Leeana's Site Begin Again Book 5 minute journal Soul Care House- https://soulcarehouse.com  MOPS  

Listen to this if you recognize that you have negative messages on repeat in your mind that are taking the fun and energy out of life, if you want to laugh about marriage and love languages, or if you ever feel like you are not enough. In this episode Mandy talks with Amena about the myth of cool, and they both share thoughts about how to stop playing it safe and have more fun. Show Notes and Links: Amena's site (www.amenabrown.com) Amena's books:  How to Fix a Broken Record: Thoughts on Vinyl Records, Awkward Relationships, and Learning to Be Myself Breaking Old Rhythms: Answering the Call of a Creative God Music by Phillip E. Morris- Blue Skies and Sunshine (soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com) MOPS        

Listen to this if you want the easiest/ funniest dessert recipe that people will go crazy over, are lonely and longing for deep friendship, if you don’t invite people over because your house has Formica countertops, or want to get to know your neighbors but don’t want to be weird. In this episode Mandy talks to Sarah Harmeyer, founder of Neighbor’s Table about how she has hosted dinner parties in her backyard for over 3000 people and how she is sparking a movement of love simply by sharing meals around a table. Show Notes and Links: Music by: JJ Heller- At My Table Neighbor's Table Snack Pack Butterscotch Pudding Table Tokens MOPS

Listen to this if you sometimes think it would be better not to check your phone so much, are worried about how much time your kids are on screens, or want to be inspired to do deep and meaningful work. In this episode, Mandy talks with Andy Crouch about his unique view on being a tech-wise family. Andy’s refreshing and revolutionary views on how we can navigate technology, will inspire you and leave you feeling more empowered to fully experience life, glowing screens and all. Show notes and links:   Music by: Jorm- Would You Forgive Andy’s books: The Tech-wise Family- Everyday Steps For Putting Technology in Its Proper Place, Culture Making- Recovering Our Creative Calling, Strong and Weak- Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing, Playing God- Redeeming the Gift of Power Remember these old cell phone ads? Apps: Moment App, Checky App, Book: Cal Newton- Deep Work- Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World LeCrae Song- Non-fiction Sunrise Alarm Clock- pick any of them MOPS

Listen to this if you want some ideas for how to live a life full of meaning, if you want to raise kids who look back on their childhood with wonder, or if you need some inspiration to make a change. In this episode, Bob and Maria Goff share stories about their family and marriage, along with ideas for living a life of whimsy. This is absolutely a conversation that will make you want to be a better human who has more fun, and invites the people around you to as well. Show notes and links: Music by Phillip E. Morris- Blue Skies and Sunshine (soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com) Maria’s book- Love Lives Here- Finding What You Need in a World Telling You What You Want Bob’s book- Love Does- Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in and Ordinary World  The Shared Experience of Absurdity- Ted Talk Geodes for Teachers (best price I've found) The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery  Onsite Workshops- counseling in Nashville MOPS