Practically Happy

Getting a clear picture of where you are now can help you make more purposeful decisions moving forward. In this episode I share three main benefits of tracking the pieces of your life where you want more awareness and motivation. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough o...

Do you know what your partner's favorite way to spend a Saturday is? What about their current struggles at work or home? When was the last time you sat down to ask about their biggest dream? In this episode, I share some simple questions for building and updating your "love map" as the Gottman Institute refers to your partner's inner world. The more we know, the better we can love. Find full show...

You know that hot, buzzing energy that enters the room when you and your partner disagree? That uncomfortable friction can separate you, and even halt progress in the marriage. This episode shares 5 tips for reducing friction and increasing connection. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative...

In this episode I am joined by Sex Therapist Kristin B. Hodson to answer community questions about sex, intimacy, desire, and connection. I share a lightbulb moment regarding orgasms, and we both share insights about sexual shame, cultural and religious stories, and when foreplay happens. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast...

It's my anniversary week, and Dave and I came together for this episode to reflect on 15 (of the many) lessons we have learned during our 15 years of marriage. Tune in for a candid and lighthearted discussion of things that help make our relationship tick. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreat...

Does the fall/winter season usher in a season of staying mostly indoors for you? Yes, me too. That's why I'm sharing four strategies in this show to help us all be more deliberate about enjoying the outdoors all year long.  Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazo...

Do you sometimes say "Hey, are you thirsty?" when you mean "Would you please get me a drink?" If so, you might have trouble asking for what you want. Listen in to hear some scenarios and solutions. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad...

How do you feel when you say or think the word "should"? If you're like me, it makes you immediately a little stressed, frustrated, overwhelmed, or grumpy. In this episode we explore a simple word swap that will make a big impact on how you feel every day.  Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecrea...

Sometimes in the past, stress felt like part of my personal identity. Like a piece of me that was really important to keep. Stress = productivity and hustle and success, right? In this show, I share how maybe we don't need it and how to stress less. (Originally aired as part of a mini-series on basic self care, episodes 73, 74, 74 and 76) Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow...

My spiritual journey has not been a straight road, and I imagine the turns and bumps will continue as long as my life. In this episode I share about my experience living a personalized spiritual pathway within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Support The Show on Patreon.com/livefreecrea...

A few weeks ago I was wandering around Boston and realized how well my summer plans lined up with my idea of great summer plans. Listen in to learn about the Thrill, Fill, and Spill of summer plans and planters! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more...

We've all been there. The stare at the wall "I don't feel like doing anything..." feeling. In this episode I share 5 simple tips that I like to use when I don't really feel like DOING. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Tweens are a whole new chapter in the story of parenting. This week I grabbed my 12-year-old and asked him to join me in a frank discussion of what it's like to balance parenting with friendship, and what tips we'd offer parents heading into this new phase. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecrea...

I got my first checkbook when I was twelve years old, and would sit down monthly with my dad to make sure it was balanced. So, budgeting goes real deep with me. That said, I've learned a lot over the years, and wanted to share some new perspectives. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy...

Have you ever wondered if you should keep on trucking, or let something go? How do you know if you're giving up or simply moving on? In this episode, I share some examples of quitting, pausing, pivoting, and progressing. Enjoy! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on A...

What do we truly value? What do we say yes to? In this episode, I share some ideas about how to evaluate our yeses and nos to live the life we truly want. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it true that grandparent's have more fun? If so, I want in on that action as a parent. Why wait? In this episode I share a perspective that has been helping me loosen my grip and enjoy my kids even more. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more abou...

What if life were a river, each of us on our own pathway downstream through rapids and shallows. Would you be enjoying the ride? Originally aired as episode 12: Goals and Deadlines Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

It's this time of year I normally give some great advice about decluttering, dusting, or redesigning for the warmer weather. Today's show goes inside, not your home, but your head. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

I always considered myself a mental health advocate...until the person I needed to advocate for was myself. Listen in to hear how family, friends, and my doctor have helped me feel like myself again. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your...

Do you need a break? What does that look like for you? How do you make time and create space for believing that slowing down for a time won't just be tolerable in your life and business, but actually beneficial? Tune in to find out how! Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than En...

This week my mom sent a text message containing a letter my grandmother wrote to her grandkids in 1985. This is what it said. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our lives will have ups and downs. Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to find an anchor and feel centered throughout the ride? In this episode I share a perspective I heard and loved a couple years ago that I hope you'll enjoy. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Am...

Sometimes we have a deep desire that falls outside the lines of our upbringing, culture, or canon of beliefs. What then? In this episode, I share about my decision to get a tattoo, despite the practice being discouraged by my religion. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Eno...

We sometimes expect life to go up and up and up in predictable stages. The truth is that things change. Progress is marked by the ups and downs, and this show shares some insights into the hope that can bring. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Join Podcast Plus at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more a...