Practically Happy

Encouragement might be the an ingredient in the glue that holds relationships together. In this candid episode, Dave Anderson joins Miranda to share 6 ways you can show encouragement to your spouse, friends, partners, or yourself. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

If you ever feel like you have too much to do or manage, and not enough motivation or focus, the solution may be to edit. This episode shares chapter eight "Less Stuff Equals More Focus" from Miranda's book More Than Enough.  For full show notes visit: livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram: instagram.com/livefreemiranda Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choi...

People sometimes ask me how I maintain a positive attitude, even when unexpected, difficult things happen in my life. In this episode, I break down five techniques and regular practices that I have been working on in order to approach life with a bit more lighthearted perspective and positivity. Find the full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Bu...

Have you left the place you were, and not yet found yourself in the place you're going? If so, you are in The Space In Between.  It's a place we are taught to be afraid of, and uncomfortable in...and it makes up most of our lives! Listen in to learn more and feel better about The Space In Between.  Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Show Notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Buy More Than...

The start of the school year can feel like a whole new year, and Miranda has been revamping her schedule, from the inside out. This looks like making space first for the things she wants to do--things that bring joy and fulfillment.  In this episode you will learn about how to make space for things you love in your life, and create a schedule in which you can have more clarity and be more efficien...

After 365 days and 52 weekly episodes (plus a couple bonus episodes) I can confirm that NOW is STILL the right time.  Looking back at the first year of creating this podcast was an amazing way to account for the way just getting started on the thing you want to do is always better than the alternative, which gets you exactly nothing.  Whether you try and learn or try and succeed beyond your wildes...

We can often ascribe the idea courage and bravery to people who are doing daring tasks and going on dangerous adventures. But what about you? What about the things you do everyday that are a little bit scary, but you do them anyway? This episode explores the idea of bravery and fear and how we can and should recognize our everyday courage to recognize that we are indeed doing a great job, even whe...

Sometimes we hold really tightly to things in our life. And sometimes it may be better to allow ourselves to let go. This episode discusses how to determine when it might be time to let go of things that aren't working. How to know what working looks like. And also, how to shift your mindset to understand letting go doesn't have to look or feel like failure.  Find the full show notes at livefreecr...

Sometimes it is the dash of unexpected that brings the most delight. We can all be a little more aware of the whimsy in our surroundings and explore ways to create it!  This episode shares the idea of whimsy and how it brings a little added joy into our daily life. Miranda also shares specific, simple ideas for adding a little bit of whimsy to your own life.  Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreem...

As children, we all are learning all the time. Then, somewhere along the way we decided that being a beginner isn't a good thing to be.  This episode invites you to remember the beauty of being a beginner, and shares some specific qualities of maintaining a beginner mindset throughout your life. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Follow @livefreemira...

Sometimes we think we are moving with purpose as we complete tasks and busy ourselves working toward goals. And sometimes we are simply busy, rather than productive.  This episode discusses the difference between Motion and Action, and proposes some ideas to really get started.  Full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Follow @livefreemiranda on Instagram   Lea...

We all deal with negative emotions and negative energy from time to time, but what if we take on more than our share? Or worse, what if we are creating unnecessary negative energy in our daily lives? In this episode, Miranda shares some examples of identifying the source of the negative energy, and choosing what to do with it. She shares four clear ideas for managing your negative energy in a posi...

We all need focus in our lives, but what if we understand the concept all wrong?  In this episode, Miranda shares a new perspective on what it means to FOCUS, and how to deliberately use it to your advantage.  Find Miranda's Book More Than Enough on Amazon. Follow along on Instagram @livefreemiranda Full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

There are things that require permission, and many that do not. Publishing a book is one of the latter, and in this episode Miranda shares about her decision to self-publish her book More Than Enough, that released this week on July 9th, 2019.  The decision making process between pursuing traditional or independent publishing can be expounded into many decisions, and Miranda shares how she chose t...

In 2017 I decided to write a book. In 2018 I began. In 2019 I finished and next week my book, More Than Enough releases into the world! I have had lots of questions about the process of writing a book, so I thought I would share my own experience. I break down the process, share specific tips and insights, and encourage everyone who has a dream of writing a book--or any other big dream-- to make i...

"Enough" is an elusive idea. What exactly is "Enough" and how do we find it?  In this episode Miranda shares Chapter 4 of her new book More Than Enough, which explores the ideas of "More" versus "Enough." Order More Than Enough here.  Follow Miranda on Instagram. Show Notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Master decision makers have a few things in common, and in this episode Miranda breaks down her top four tips for making great decisions.  1. Recognize there is more than one right decision 2. Practice by making a lot of decisions 3. Choose the future, not the past 4. When you can't control the circumstance, choose the positive emotion   Listen in for lots of specific examples and how to become a...

We hear a lot about clearing out the clutter in our homes and closets...but what about our phones and computers? There is a whole other world of clutter behind the screens in our lives, and in today's episode Miranda walks you through some ideas for clearing it away. She focuses specifically on emails, digital photos and videos, social media, and other widely used digital mediums that can get all...

A=B, except when it doesn't. In this episode, Miranda dives into the idea of false correlation and how it affects our everyday happiness. When we step back and realize that most of the things we think will improve our well being might not actually make a difference in how we feel, we gain perspective that opens up a whole world of abundance and joy.  Show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follo...

This week Miranda is sharing an advanced listen to her upcoming book, More Than Enough. The Introduction and Prologue share the context, background, and setting for the candid memoir and self-reflection book. Tune in to hear the first peek into the audiobook, read by the author.  Pre-order More Than Enough, and receive the audiobook free! See details RIGHT HERE.  Show notes at livefreecreative.co/...

The spirit is what exists beyond the mind and the body-and it needs as much care and intentional wellness as both! In this third episode on Mothering The Mothers, Miranda dives into three ideas for maintaining your spiritual health. All of her tips are relatable regardless of religious affiliation, and are universal truths for overall well being! Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Find t...

In the second of this miniseries on Mothering Yourself, Miranda dives into four tips for caring for your own mental health. Rather than addressing negative mental health, these tips are meant to help you go beyond okay to a wonderfully fulfilled life. Find the full show notes at livefreecreative.co Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

We grow up being mothered by our own moms, teachers, and neighbors. Then we learn to mother our own children, students, and young friends. But who mothers the mothers? In the first of three episodes on Mothering Yourself, I dive into caring for your own physical health. Specifically addressing sleep, eating, and the physical trauma of childbearing and childbirth.  Gain insight and a new perspectiv...

We hear the phrase "bloom where you are planted" often, but sometimes find ourselves still wishing something was different or that we could just plant ourselves somewhere else entirely.  In today's show, Miranda shares some approachable tips for falling in love with where you live TODAY, even if it's not exactly where you hoped to be.  Through moving 19 times in 4 countries over the last 20 years,...

Home renovation brings out the best and the worst in life. The creative process can be so exciting, and sometimes it can also feel like everything has gone wrong!  In this post, Miranda shares her tips for maintaining perspective, making choices, and managing expectations during any type of home renovation, big or small.  Follow along with Miranda's own renovation on instagram @livefreemiranda Fin...