#Reallife Podcast

Have you always thought it was hard to make friends as an adult? We did too.  That is, until we started chatting...and realized it doesn't have to be. Check out some tips and tricks we learned from featured articles (links below) and hear the successes and struggles we've personally experienced.  Biggest takeaway??  It pays off to be positive.  Links from the show: https://psyc...

Abbie and Daniélle get the chance to chat up a pair of fellow former Iowans (Alli Theulen and Beth LeValley) & learn the many ways each of their lives (almost) crossed paths. Alli and Beth are the co-hosts of the Dieowa podcast (one of Abbie's faves), which covers true crime in our home state.  Their tagline says it all: "Welcome to DIEOWA.  We've got 99 Counties...and a MURDER in ev...

Dr. Patricia Weitzel a talented and renowned double bass player for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and a professor for Columbus State University's Schwob School of Music. She's traveled and performed on some of the world's biggest stages (including the Grammy's with Lizzo)!  Patricia shares her story with Abbie and Danielle of moving to the U.S. as a teen from Brazil, how she decided to fol...

Listen to Abbie and Daniélle laugh as they stroll down memory lane sharing some of their favorite vacation blunders of all time. Topics include peeing their pants in public, contracting unknown illnesses, second degree burns, and even a cruise ship fire. It's probably no surprise why Abbie and Daniélle have yet to plan a vacation together :)  Connect with us: Instagram @Reallifepodad Abbie: @...

Shireen Ghanatabadi is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who identifies as an Integrative Wellness Therapist.  She combines her knowledge and expertise of mental health (mind), the physical body and movement (body), + mindfulness/alternative medicine (soul) for a holistic and integrative approach to healing. As a first generation Persian American and multi-racial practitioner,...

Stacie Odeneal wears many hats: a child welfare attorney, advocate for children and families, foster parent turned adoptive parent, lifelong student, radio host, stand up comedian...and now running for her district in Tennessee's district court judge!  In the episode she shares with Abbie and Daniélle why she is passionate about having a purpose based law practice, how a trauma informed lens...

Nichole Harrop is not only a women's leadership coach, but a podcaster, business owner, and motivational speaker.  She uses the ups and downs of her personal & professional life to inspire others in their career and life journeys. Abbie and Daniélle thoroughly enjoyed their chat with Nichole, where they covered numerous topics such as salary negotiations, leadership, sexual harassment in...

Abbie & Daniélle continue their discussion of why working for themselves is SO. DAMN. GREAT.  They start off with a recap discussing their respective work weeks, but as per usual, end up going down many "Rabbit holes" -  their love for Superbowl halftime shows past and present; Millennials vs. Gen Z attitudes on life; healthy vs. unhealthy celebrity obsessions....and of course, menta...

Abbie & Daniélle BOTH have exciting life updates in their career journeys!   Tune in if you ever wanted to learn more about how a virtual assistant or registered dietitian could benefit your life...or maybe you just want to hear us stroll down memory lane with our early 2000's mixed CD highlights....OR if you want tor learn JUST how much of a hypochondriac Abbie is...either way, you're in...

Angela Knappenberger is a pediatric sleep consultant - she self-identifies as a "recovered tired mom," and now helps other caregivers successfully sleep train their children (using tips and tricks she's learned along the way)!  Angela shares with Abbie & Daniélle the journey of starting her own business (Lehigh Valley Sleep Coach), and how her own experience with postpartum depression has...

Abbie &  Daniélle sit down with writer and podcaster Rachel Chapman - nothing was off the table during this convo! We dive into many topics, including our mutual love for all things Disney; why Tom Hanks is so lovable; and Rachel's newest obsession - the phenomenal K-pop band, BTS. She also shares her experience doing comedy with Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) which led to a comed...

Abbie & Daniélle sit down and discuss how to heal our minds by understanding our chakra system with Kim Carpenter. Kim is an Intuitive Mindset Coach and owner of Bimberlynn Soulworks. Kim went through her own self discovery journey which helped lead her into a journey of helping others understand their own self. Kim enjoys working with others and bringing awareness to the power that we have wi...

Abbie & Daniélle sit down and have a motivational chat with Aaron Whitfield. Motivational Speaker, Youth and family Development Specialist, Podcast host and Writer.  Aaron identifies as a semi-social black introvert which at times felt like a walking contradiction. Until he started really walking into his purpose and power. He has been able to connect on a level with individuals to believ...

Abbie and Daniélle sit down with Cj Matthews one of their long-time Iowa friends that too has lived an extraordinary life. Cj describes himself as just an ordinary guy sometimes even a curmudgeon.  However, he is anything but. Abbie and Danielle sit down and discuss with him his own life lessons. What it is like to follow his dreams and follow his desire to connect with others and create purp...

Time for Abbie and Daniélle to sit down and talk with Danielle's aunt. Dr. Deborah Ann Turner. A corn-fed kid as she calls it. Deborah now serves as the 20th President of the League of Women Voters. Deborah takes us through her life and the teachings from her family that got her to where she is today. Pursing her passions to become one of the few female African American Gynecologic Oncologist in h...

Abbie and Danielle sit down and reflect on their podcast journey of 2021.  Connect with us  Instagram @Reallifepodad Website  https://reallifepodcast.blog/ Follow us on Facebook  Reallife Podcast With Abbie and Danielle 

As a young adult at 22 years old Maya has lived many lives. Abbie and Danielle sit and talk with her about her love of traveling and her ability to self reflect. Maya has experienced a magnitude of trauma with the loss of both of her parents which has required her to mature at such a young age. Maya shares her journey with therapy and protecting her mental health . Maya believes that putting her b...

With Thanksgiving soon approaching this is the perfect time to look back. What do your Thanksgiving traditions look like? Abbie and Danielle sit down and talk about their holiday traditions and what they are grateful for this year.  Connect with us  Instagram- @Reallifepodad Facebook- Reallife Podcast with Abbie & Danielle 

Abbie and Danielle sit down with creative producer, film enthusiast, innovator and Chicago native Sean Grasse. Sean has had that childhood dream of making his way to LA one day. Well he made it and it wasn't as smooth sailing as it is in all the movies he watches. Sean shares his journey of his favorite creative projects and the mentors that helped him along the way. Sean has been able to work for...

Abbie and Danielle sit down with Elizabeth Robbins. Elizabeth has learned that small little perspective shifts about perfecting your life has made the world of difference in enjoying her life. Elizabeth has created a little corner on the internet with the account creekgrown. Where she shares her life, parenting, marriage and a real life view without perfecting it. Elizabeth exudes #Reallife and en...

Abbie and Danielle sit down and have riveting discussions with Justyn Lewis. Justyn is a community activist non-profit leader and business owner. Justyn has big dreams of making a difference in the world and building better for all generations. Justyn has had a enterpernual eye and collaborating demeanor since his college days where he created a lawn and a labor business. Justyn then continued wit...

Abbie and Danielle sit down with a professional intuitive healer and natural artist. Dana believes that growing up a little more sensitive has given her more understanding of the world around her. Dana offers intuitive readings and intuitive therapy. A powerful tool that she uses for intuitive healing is art-journaling with the phases of the moon. One of Dana's major mission is to end the legacy o...

Abbie and Daniélle sit down and unpack a subject that we all deal with in some way or another Body Image! In the words of Abbie herself we all have a body so it resonates with everyone. Who is your body positive icon? Why is body image such an important topic and do you really know what body image really entails. This episode has it all for you. Let us know what you think.  Follow along with...

Have you been feeling the effects of Mercury Retrograde? Are you a believer of Mercury Retrograde and Astrology? Time for some facts from the farmers almanac and Abbie and Danielle's take on this wacky month .  Follow us on Instagram  @Reallifepodad www.spiritualgangster.com www.yahoo.com https://www.farmersalmanac.com/mercury-retrograde www.thecosmicrx.com Instagram suggestions: @sanctu...

Abbie and Danielle sit down and have another heartfelt conversation with one of their dear friends Henry Wang. Henry shares with us his journey of embracing his true authentic self and what that means to him. His very own coming out story and the lessons he learned about himself and the support groups around him.  His drive and passion towards creating and building relationships wherever he i...