Shattered to Unbreakable: The Reclaim Podcast

Welcome back to Shattered to Unbreakable Shorts! Today, we're diving into routines—are they a blessing or a burden? Host Brandi Babin shares her own journey with routines and how they've impacted her life, inspired by insights from Alex Hermosy, a self-made billionaire. She breaks down the myth of one-size-fits-all routines and emphasizes the importance of finding what works for you. Plus,...

In this 2-part episode, Dietitian Ann Kent and I discuss strategies for dealing with picky eaters. We introduce the Peas and Hoppiness app, which provides meal planning and recipe ideas, emphasize the importance of autonomy in children and allowing them the freedom to change their food preferences, and discuss the concept of safe foods and the biology behind picky eating. We also explore the idea...

Ever wondered why gratitude isn't our default setting? Join me, Brandi Babin, as I go all psychological on ya in this episode, diving into the human psyche and exposing our penchant for entitlement and resentment. Forget what you thought you knew about our inherent nature – it's time to rewire those brain circuits! We will unveil the wisdom from 'Chop Wood Carry Water' and unravel...

Hey, Sweet Sisters! Welcome back to another episode of Shattered to Unbreakable with your list-loving host, Brandi Babin. Today, we're diving into a world of paper, pen, and life-changing lists – the three lists that literally saved my life. If you're a checklist fanatic like me, this is your golden ticket. Now, let's talk lists. The Reclaim Guidebook is practically a list encyclopedia...

In this episode, we touch on the relationship between money and happiness. I'll be sharing the mind-blowing stats I learned in my psychology course that explain the correlation between income levels and happiness. Basically, additional money does not lead to increased happiness. With the median income in the United States when basic needs are met being $75,000 per year, we explore the negative...

Hold onto your hats, folks! I've got Bre Walta in the house with some tips on how to reset your nervous system when you start feeling those Fight or Flight, Freeze or Fawn feelings. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping – the superhero of anxiety, panic or depression! Picture this: Your emotions doing the cha-cha with Bre's meridian system wisdom. Yes, it's a dance party, and ever...

Who are we to forgive? And when do we know when it's appropriate, or when it is dangerous? Yes I said dangerous. Let's talk about forgiveness in different contexts and situations while bringing in some bible scripture that might be misunderstood in certain circumstances. This episode is very important for people dealing with an abusive person in their life, because forgiveness means someth...

Welcome, listeners, to a powerful episode that's as real as it gets. I'm your host, Brandi Babin, and today, we're diving deep into the incredible journey of resilience and empowerment. I had the privilege of chatting with Vickie Lynn, the force behind @the_survivor_center on Instagram. In this candid conversation, Vickie shares her personal story of breaking free from an abusive marri...

Here's some real talk about life's unexpected twists in our latest snippet episode. We've all heard the classic "if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plan" line, but what if there's more to it? Dive into a fresh perspective that sees God not as a cosmic comedian, but as a caring parent. As a fellow parent, I've realized that I wouldn't mock my kid's dr...

Ready for a life shake-up? Dive into our latest podcast episode where we're spilling the tea on self-discovery and living a life that actually means something. Quick question – when was the last time you really stared into your own eyes in the mirror? Not just the usual glance to check if you've got spinach in your teeth, but a deep, soul-searching connection with the person looking back a...

Welcome to Season 3! We are so excited to be back with you and to bring you this conversation with Jessica Roberts. If you haven't listened to our first conversation about Human Design, head on over to our last episode where we reran that conversation. Today we are going to discuss the very different ways each of us make decisions and how best to harness that. We're also going to briefly d...

You've heard Brandi's favorite, so today we bring you Aubrey's favorite episode from Season 1. This episode is a favorite because it really highlights the unique ways God made all of us and gives us permission to embrace all of those things instead of being embarrassed or ashamed because of society's standards. Enjoy! Why can’t I just be like everyone else? Why does everything come...

As we gear up for Season 3, we, Brandi and Aubrey, are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Up this week is Brandi's pick, our 3rd ever episode! Join us as we revisit "Spark Your Purpose"... Hey there, Sweet Sister! It’s me, Brandi. I was just thinkin…  The scariest question that ever popped into my head was “Why am I here?” Have you ever felt so lost? Like you didn’t know your...

We are so grateful for all of you and the opportunity to do this! We are having a blast with season 2 so far; we're just going to take a break to enjoy the holiday season with our families and we'll see you back in January! Stay Sparkly!

Always make the bed after you wake up. Start your day with quiet time in the morning. Always have turkey for Thanksgiving. We all have rules that we follow for one reason or another. Maybe our parents always did it that way. Maybe our peer group always does it that way. But rules are meant to serve US. Join us today as we talk about evaluating some of the rules we follow and why. If it's not s...

Join us as we continue our conversation with Ann Kent, Registered Dietician and owner of ⁠Peas and Hoppiness⁠ . Ann is with us again to discuss the concept of intuitive eating. Are you as tired of the diet/binge pendulum we so often find ourselves on as I am??? Today we're going to talk about learning to listen to our bodies again, let go of the guilt and shame we feel around food, and ENJOY e...

The idea of meal planning used to make me roll my eyes. It felt like I was spending so much time just trying to figure out what to eat. So I would just fly by the seat of my pants and buy whatever felt right. But here's the secret as spilled by Ann Kent herself, even if you don't meal plan.... you still have to figure out what to eat! And I'd bet that there will be several more unsched...

Who doesn't love a good life hack? The idea of fast-tracking to our goals is incredibly appealing, isn't it? Well, spoiler alert, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Like we teach in The Reclaim Guide, your habits, and hacks, need to be tailored to YOU! So join us today as Brandi and I talk about some of the hacks that work for us and some of the ways we worked that out! BONUS! Go down...

We're all familiar with the concept of a "brain dump" at this point, right? Does just the thought of that leave anyone else with crippling anxiety? Join us as we discuss this concept that we've used all over the place in the Reclaim Guide (just not named "dump and bump" until recently) to help you prioritize and identify things that are no longer serving you and things...

Last week we got to listen in as Brandi discussed the concept of peaceful productivity at Connect and Collaborate and part of that is Productive Rest. When we first started discussing the concept of peaceful productivity and productive rest, it caused a bit of resistance. This resistance was entirely due to the fact that the concept of productivity brings to mind this hustle culture so prominent i...

When I think of productivity, I think early morning alarms, too much coffee, pencil skirt suits (for some reason) and.... stress. So. Much. Stress. But productivity, like everything else, can be healthy and unhealthy. In fact, what I've just described isn't even necessarily productive. It's just busy-ness. Join us as we listen in on Brandi's talk at Connect & Collaborate Little...

The phoenix is a creature of myth, said to be continually reborn; but in the rebirth, the creature is caught up in flame and only reborn from the ashes. This series is rooted in that myth, in that those of us who have gone through the fire of abuse have faced a rebirth of a similar nature. Through flame and from ash, we are survivors. This month, we honor those stories by giving voice to the silen...

The phoenix is a creature of myth, said to be continually reborn; but in the rebirth, the creature is caught up in flame and only reborn from the ashes. This series is rooted in that myth, in that those of us who have gone through the fire of abuse have faced a rebirth of a similar nature. Through flame and from ash, we are survivors. This month, we honor those stories by giving voice to the silen...

The phoenix is a creature of myth, said to be continually reborn; but in the rebirth, the creature is caught up in flame and only reborn from the ashes. This series is rooted in that myth, in that those of us who have gone through the fire of abuse have faced a rebirth of a similar nature. Through flame and from ash, we are survivors. This month, we honor those stories by giving voice to the silen...

Welcome to another episode of Brandi's Bookshelf. Today we will be discussing "Power: Surviving and Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse" by Shahida Arabi. *Trigger warning* This episode is a conversation entirely about narcissistic and post-separation abuse. Please listen or view with caution if you have experienced this type of trauma. Brandi's definition of being in a relationshi...