Whiskey and Lemon

This week we are discussing a cocktail of topics — including gratitude in relationships, understanding vs judgment, and providing value. Relationships can end anytime, so choosing and appreciating your partner daily is important. Do you think the idea of soulmates diminishes the value of relationships by implying destiny instead of conscious choice? Relationships require effort and finding new way...

This week we are discussing quality over quantity, the benefits of therapy, the importance of being aware of our own needs & feelings, and how to be kind to ourselves. Don't just try to do more things, but focus on doing the things that are most important to you and that will make you feel good. Therapy can help you learn coping mechanisms and strategies for managing your mental health, bu...

Let's begin 2024 with discussing perspectives that will help us live a happier and more fulfilling life. Topics include: saving money, letting go of embarrassment, not judging others, and standing up for what you believe in. Do you notice the state of your home affecting your mood? How do you handle toxic relationships? Do you find it easy to distinguish between fear and intuition? Thank you for l...

For the final episode of 2023, Lana is sharing the top downloaded episodes, new platforms, her ask for the listeners, unpopular opinions that you all shared, and two individuals’ concerns regarding their love languages. We cover the top five episodes with guests and the top three solo episodes. What podcast platforms are going away and which new ones are we on? What do you want to hear on the podc...

People who are well-informed but lack self-awareness may overestimate or underestimate their abilities. This is because they may not be able to accurately assess their strengths and weaknesses. Self-awareness is the ability to understand and recognize one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires. It is crucial to have self-awareness in order to make accurate assessments of one's abilities....

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias that causes people to overestimate their knowledge or ability. It is most common in people with low ability, who mistakenly believe that they are wiser and more capable than they really are. This can lead to problems such as poor decision-making, failure to learn from mistakes, and conflict with others. It is crucial to be aware of this bias so that we...

Lana breaks down the classifications of friendship, the meaning behind each, and the vast benefits understanding them provides us. We review Aristotle’s categories of friendship and how each term is defined. Lana discusses the stages of friendship, what we look for in friends based on our life points. We see how the evolution of friendships has significantly changed in modern times, with social me...

This week we discuss the importance of being open to learning from others, creating a healthy and positive environment, and being a good leader. We emphasize the need to be approachable, celebrate improvement, set high expectations, and do what you say you will do. To facilitate meaningful connections, we must be decisive, do things with passion, express emotions, admit fault, and hold one another...

Letters are a great way to express yourself, connect with others, and share your thoughts and feelings. They can be written for a variety of reasons, such as to thank someone, to apologize, to express love, or to simply stay in touch. Thank you for listening! ❤ Podcast Instagram: instagram.com/whiskeyandlemonpodcast Podcast Website: whiskeyandlemon.com Lana’s Instagram: instagram.com/heylanamerced...

On today’s episode, we discuss how to combat the world being more judgmental, which harms relationships and mental health. To be less judgmental, separate the action from the person, give the benefit of the doubt, recognize biases, sit with feelings of being judged, and assess impact. We can make the world more accepting by being less judgmental. Thank you for listening! ❤ Podcast Instagram: insta...

Jen Taler joins the conversation today and discusses the complexities of the professional world and how to remain confident in yourself. We discuss the meaning of community, and how maintaining humility can help you learn and navigate your way through your career. Jen talks about what it was like managing a community of business in the midst of COVID-19, and how she is still grasping the changes i...

Join us as we discuss the importance of humility — how it can help us to be more understanding, compassionate, and open to learning. Humility is a quality that is often overlooked, but it is one of the most essential qualities a person can have. Humility is the quality of being modest and unassuming. It is the opposite of arrogance and pride. Humility is essential because it allows us to see the w...

Lana breaks down the shift we need in our minds from wanting everything to be perfect to being grateful for what we actually have. Wake up grateful and excited to live each day. Tell those that support you how grateful you are. Acknowledge your own accomplishments and be grateful to yourself. Be grateful for where you are and what you have in life. How often do you show appreciation? We tend to be...

Lana discusses how we can balance living in the present while still planning for the future. She breaks down how we can do this, how we can live life intentionally, and why it is important to say less and observe more. When we focus on enjoying the journey of life and not where we want to end up all of the time, we build our confidence, find gratitude, and learn patience. Make sure that you are fo...

Today we are continuing the discussion surrounding love languages by exploring the benefits, how to use them during conflict, and how to use them with yourself. Thank you so much for listening! 💛 Follow Lana on Instagram @ heylanamercedez and watch her stories to submit your questions for future episodes! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Podcast Instagram: instagram.com/whiskeyandl...

This week we are discussing the five love languages and how they can be a helpful resource for improving relationships. It is important to learn your partner's love language and show them love in the way that they appreciate most. Love languages can change over time, so it is important to be open to expressing and receiving love in new ways. The most important thing is to communicate with your par...

Jenn Tardy is back to answer your questions regarding career success and provides a starting point on how to increase diversity in the workplace. What is one of the most difficult questions to navigate during an interview? How do you properly express frustrations to your manager? Tune in now and join the conversation! Follow Lana on Instagram @ heylanamercedez and watch her stories to submit your...

Jenn Tardy, recruiting and career success expert joins the conversation! Jenn explains how to avoid sitting in post-interview rejection; and how to approach your career with confidence while keeping your own desires in mind. What is a WHY statement? What are your stretch positions? Jenn is helping us to leverage ourselves in the workspace we are in, as well as the space that we want to be in. Lana...

This week we are reminding ourselves of a few things that we should always practice when it comes to love, in all types of relationships. As time goes on, we can get comfortable and set in our ways, and often times that means we can forget to show up for those we love. We are sharing some things that we should always keep in the forefront of our minds — and if you don’t, you can come right back an...

Lana is wrapping up Mental Health Month by providing a technique to recenter yourself from anxiety, panic attacks, or any other reason you may feel a little off of balance. We are also re-sharing our Finding a Therapist episode so make sure to keep listening if you missed this episode, or share it with a friend! Thank you so much for listening! 💛 Follow Lana on Instagram @ heylanamercedez and wat...

Lana and Spencer wrap up their chat by playing a game of Would You Rather and sharing their views on success & failure. Spencer explains why he wants to still Usher’s clothes, Lana would like unlimited food, and both agree that being in a coma for ten years is probably less traumatic than being in prison for five. Would you rather have super-sensitive hearing or super-sensitive taste? Lastly,...

Lana and Spencer discuss what they would do in various relationship situations, personal experiences with therapy, and what they would do if they were unknowingly dating a robot! Spencer provides insight into his long journey with therapy and what new tool has been unleashed through watching a certain TV show. Stay tuned for the final episode with Spencer! Thank you for the continued support for t...

Lana is celebrating her 100th episode by bringing back none other than her friend, Spencer, who she had on for episode 1! In honor of Mental Health Month, the two discuss their own mental health, how they show up for each other as friends, and play some games to test the friendship! Find out what shows & movies the two are watching right now, and Spencer shares what show Lana recommended that...

We’re diving into some questions very closely associated with deciphering between what we know and our assumptions. Lana answers five messages sent in from listeners to break down how us sitting in our feelings about facts we don’t have yet can be detrimental. She also shares two quotes that really hit home on this topic. Listen now! Follow Lana on Instagram @ heylanamercedez and watch her stories...

Carissa & Angie help us wrap up this spring series by showing appreciation for one another — and they share some plant tips with us! Carissa tells us what experiences helped shape her to be the type of manager that she is. Angie shares a new word with us about the Instagram algorithm and tells us why she enjoys working with Carissa. We also bust some very common planting myths, and learn some...