Make Your Damn Bed

How much of your sense of self worth relies on your relationship status? or the quality within them? Life gets better when we stop putting our self worth on partnerships + potential relationship status updates. Seeking connection is standard - but don't fall into the trap of feeling like YOU are the reason for gaps in our connectivity - or that YOU are less valuable bc it's not all sunshine + rain...

Staying objective in a relationship has been a CHORE for me (personally) so I work real hard - especially at the beginning of relationships to stop with the romanticizing + start getting real with what IS, rather than what I hope will be. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcas...

crushes can be crushing if we're not careful with our interpretation of fantasy vs. reality. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on A...

We must come to terms with the fact there is often more than one right way to do something successfully. Learn when to step back, when to step up, and when to step in. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Su...

Today I am sharing some green flags to seek out in relationships (platonic + romantic) including some examples in my own life that happened once I figured out how to set boundaries. INSPIRATION FOR THIS ONE: https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/relationship-green-flags/ WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR CO...

Asking someone to hang out can be awkward as hell - here are some tips (and dialogue samples) we can use when asking a new friend (or crush) to hang with us. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this...

The FORD method offers topics that are fairly universal and safe to discuss in basic connection based conversations. Today we talk about the "rules" of how to discuss the Family and Occupational side of things. RESOURCES: https://socialself.com/blog/ford-method/ + https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/12-ways-improve-social-skills-and-make-you-sociable-anytime.html WATCH: www.youtube.com...

The FORD method offers topics that are fairly universal and safe to discuss in basic connection based conversations. Today we talk about the "rules" of how to discuss the Family and Occupational side of things. RESOURCES: https://socialself.com/blog/ford-method/ + https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/12-ways-improve-social-skills-and-make-you-sociable-anytime.html WATCH: www.youtube.com...

how are your social skills, really? Without shame - reflect on the ways you behave in social situations that impact your confidence (or the confidence of those around you) which will impact your sense of connection, as well. Here are the main social skills I like to reflect on. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR CO...

social connection is more available than ever + I still feel like an isolated queen, most days. Lately, though, I have realized how that feeling starts with me and my mindset. I don't feel connected to others if I have not connected to my own wants + needs in a while. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT...

yesterday I shared how I save time on trash - today I share other buzzfeed type lifehack skills that actually have improved my life. Zippers, Hydration, + Home Bases (oh my). WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpod...

How do you consolidate your steps? How do you increase your "time"? How do you optimize? How do you save yourself stress? I'm talkin' nitty gritty trash behaviors, here, y'all. Share 'em with me, please! WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PAT...

If I'm not careful, I can get real in my head about my social interactions + impulses - which can only increase my sense of isolation + disconnection. When I address where I feel lack in social capital, I can redirect myself into more proactive uses of my social energy. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTE...

feeling disconnected typically leads me into more things that disconnect me. Lately, been trying to identify it in real time so I can stop it before it spirals + I've discovered some interesting things in the process! WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM +...

The feeling of loneliness has been identified as a public health crisis + the epidemic is spreading. Here's what we can do to combat the effects... WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http...

How do cults manage to manipulate such strong + intelligent people? Through many forms of manipulation + break downs of autonomy. Today, we discuss the concept of thought reform. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYD...

the bite method goes over the four main ways authoritarian types will attempt to manipulate humans within their reach. RESOURCE: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/makeyourbed WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUN...

(TW: depression + sappy sh*t) been feeling a down - then shameful about feeling down - but I'm managing. One lazy day at a time. One tiny check in at a time. One routine redirection at a time. And remembering we're never alone. Everything is temporary. It's part of the journey for a lot of us - but we're gonna feel good again and manage it with time + practice. This episode is sponsored by/brought...

Halloween is a holiday based on facing fears, imagination, dressing up, playing + laughing in the face of anxiety, and community based rituals... oh and candy!? I love this one. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDB...

Steven Hassan's BITE method to describe authoritarian control + cult tactics is a commonly cited source, so it felt natural to begin here. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://suppor...

rarely is anything in this life clear cut - so I discuss my reasoning for being so concerned with the concept of "cults" in general. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.ac...

rarely is anything in this life clear cut - so I discuss my reasoning for being so concerned with the concept of "cults" in general. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.ac...

sometimes we take an L but we always bounce back. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

acts of service can be a powerful tool in any relationship - so today, I offer some examples of my favorite ways to show someone you're paying attention to 'em. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support t...

today I share some of my favorite examples of quality time - despite having very mixed opinions on love languages. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-...