Maddy Fry

The Lessons I've Learned

Hey girl, I’m Maddy (from @livingnsunshine on Instagram), and welcome to The Lessons I've Learned podcast! Every two weeks you can tune into a brand new episode about a different lesson I've learned so far in my life--and trust me, I've learned A LOT! My hope for this show is to make space for you to learn from me so that when you learn the same lesson I have, you feel less alone. Grab a drink and get cozy and let's listen to the lesson I've learned. 

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Maddy Fry

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Education

Latest episode

Apr 16, 2025

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Episodes

130: [INTERVIEW] How to Support Your Mental Health as an Online Entrepreneur with Abby Long (The Type B SLP) 29.11.2023

You know those people who seem to “have it all” online? A big following, a successful business, all the things? Well, so often what you don’t see is that behind the scenes, that online entrepreneur is actually really struggling. In today’s episode of the Living in Sunshine podcast, I sit down with Abby Long from The Type B SLP and chat about what it's like to own an online business while also...

129: [HYPE GIRL CHAT] The Most Common Mindset Blocks & How to Get Over Them 15.11.2023

Over the last few years of working with women through my online community & one-on-one coaching clients, I have heard *a lot* of mindset blocks that are holding women back from living a life they’re obsessed with. In today’s new episode, I am breaking down the three most common ones I hear from women and how to get around them.  This episode is perfect for you if you are dealing with a mindset...

128: [STORYTIME] My Favorite Reads from 2023! 08.11.2023

2023 has been my year to fall in love with reading again and I thought it would be fun to share some of my personal favorites! Even if you aren’t a big reader, some of these books are worth looking up anyway. I share a mix of fiction & non-fiction so there is something for everyone.  You can find all these books linked down below in an Amazon list!  *Please note: If you shop from this link, I...

127: [TIPS & TRICKS] 3 Easy Ways to Protect Your Peace this Holiday Season 01.11.2023

This time of year can be really full and oftentimes, we see messages that the holiday season has to be chaotic or stressful. Truth is, it doesn’t need to be that way if we don’t want it to be! In today’s new episode, I am sharing with you three easy things you can do in order to better protect yourself this holiday season!  Loving the show?! Then leave it a review!  Every time you leave a written...

126: [INTERVIEW] How to Chase Your Dreams & Foster Community Along the Way w/ Erin Carpenter 25.10.2023

If you have ever had a dream that you felt passionately about, but also felt like it was so far out of reach, this episode is for you! Today I sat down with Erin Carpenter, a local Charleston woman who recently gained national recognition for her and her husband’s laundromat flip.  In our interview, we talk about what it’s like to pivot in life to try on a new identity that is different from what...

125: [TIPS&TRICKS] How to Know It’s Time to Hire a Coach 18.10.2023

So you’re thinking about hiring a coach for your life or business? Well friend, I want you to give this episode a listen BEFORE you give anyone any of your hard earned dollar bills. The online coaching business has boomed in 2023 and there are some big red flags I need you to know about. As a coach myself, these are my personal biggest icks in this space and I share them with you in order to help...

124: [EDUCATION] How to Find Balance Even When Life is Crazy 11.10.2023

Anyone else feel like the span of time between back to school and the new year is a dead sprint?! It always feels super chaotic during this time of year with all the things we need to do and if you are started to feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or exhausted, this episode is for you!  Tune in to hear some of my best tips on how you can find the balance in life when everything feels like its crazy kook...

123: [STORYTIME] A Real Update on My Mental Health 04.10.2023

Let’s do an update on my mental health & what is really helping me to get back to a good place! I dropped an episode about a year ago talking about my experience with therapy, medication, and getting mental health support, and I thought it was time to give you an update.  Mental health is something that we all deal with differently. My hope is that by sharing my story, it gives you the permiss...

122: [INTERVIEW] Finding Joy in Living Your Dream Life w/ Madison Anaya 27.09.2023

Have you ever had a life that you dreamed about for so long, but it felt too far out of reach? Then you need to listen in on today's interview with Mads from @ madisonbaileyanaya on Instagram! Mads and I are long-lost friends and in today's new episode we chat about breaking free from living a life everyone expects you to live. June in to our candid conversation where we chat moving acro...

121: [EDUCATION] The Power of Sharing Your Dreams with Others 20.09.2023

If the thought of sharing your dreams with someone else makes you wanna poop your pants, you’re listening to the right podcast. Our dreams NEED to be heard in order for them to happen, but sometimes getting to that step can feel like handing over your heart to a stranger. In today’s new episode, I am sharing with you the true power of sharing your dreams with the people in your life. So tune into...

120: [STORYTIME] Why Clarity is Important in Life and How to Find It 13.09.2023

Sometimes it can feel nearly impossible to figure out what the heck you want to do in your life. I get it, I’ve been there! But the truth of the matter is, if you don’t first gain clarity on what it is that you want, then it’s going to feel really hard to work and live in alignment. In today’s episode, we talk about why having clarity is so important and how you can gain clarity in just a few step...

119: [HYPE GIRL CHAT] Why you need community in life ASAP 06.09.2023

We are back from our summer vacation and I am SO PUMPED to get back to the Living in Sunshine podcast for the fall and the rest of 2023! There are so many purposeful changes coming to the podcast over the next few months and I cannot wait for you to hear and enjoy all the changes coming to this space!  For today’s new episode, we are digging into the topic of community and why we all need to have...

We're taking a summer vacation! Where you can find me & get continued support! 29.06.2023

It's not goodbye, it's simply see you later 💛 The Living in Sunshine Podcast is going on vacation for the summer but for a very good reason! The reason for this vacation is that I am going to be focusing all of my time, energy, and attention on the 6 Weeks to You Accelerator and the women inside of it. This Accelerator is a group-coaching / do-it-yourself course mash-up where, for six f...

118: [STORYTIME] How I Use My Traumatic Past to Fuel My Joyful Present 28.06.2023

Let’s get *personal*, shall we? In today’s new episode, I share with you my personal history which includes things like domestic abuse, parental alcohol abuse, and living in poverty. As werid as it might sound, I am proud of my personal history and all it encompasses. If you are someone who has dealt, or is currently dealing with, similar situations, this episode is for you. We can live a joyful l...

An Opportunity I Don't Want You to Miss! [Invite inside!] 25.06.2023

Hey bestie girl! I know I don't usually upload on Sundays, but I have a super important invite I needed to get to you before it's too late! Tomorrow, June 26th, I will be hosting our first FREE masterclass of 2023 and I would LOVE to see you there! In it, you will be learning all about the Reset Roadmap and the four steps you need to take in order to get reset, refocused, and realigned i...

117: [HYPE GIRL CHAT] You’re Standing in the Way of Your Own Joy 21.06.2023

This episode is for my babes who are holding themselves back from feeling daily joy because of the lame excuses you’re telling yourself. Joy, in my opinion, is something that everyone can experience no matter what your past or current experiences are. You don’t need any kind of special skills or knowledge to feel joyful every day, no matter what your inner mean girl voice is telling you today.  If...

116: [EDUCATION] The Biggest Misconception on what TRUE Joy Is 14.06.2023

I hate to break it to ya babe, but your understanding of joy is actually totally false. Whether it’s because of how you were raised or what the universe has led you to believe, the true meaning of joy, and what TRUE joy is, probably isn’t what you think it is. In today’s podcast episode, I share with you a major realization I had recently in my understanding of what joy truly is.  Tune in now to l...

115: [TIPS&TRICKS] The Small Mindset Switch to Make If You Want to Feel More Joyful on the Daily 07.06.2023

If you are someone who, when you think about it, you can’t recall the last time you felt any sense of joy, this episode is for you. In today’s new Living in Sunshine podcast, I share with you the small mindset shift you can make RIGHT NOW in order to feel joy on the daily. This mindset shift might seem silly or even like it won’t work, but I promise you that when you decide to try it, and commit t...

114: [INTERVIEW] Discover Your Secret Superpower in 60 seconds or less! Ft. Janice Cook 31.05.2023

Everyone has a secret superpower within them that is just WAITING to be unlocked so they can use it to live a life they love. In today’s episode of the Living in Sunshine Podcast, I sit down with one of my favorite humans ever and online business manager, Janice Cook, and we break down what the four secret superpowers are of the Living in Sunshine community. Tune in to listen to how we came up wit...

113: [HYPE GIRL CHAT] Have a big dream but don’t know where to start? LISTEN TO THIS! 24.05.2023

If you are struggling to pinpoint where you should start on your dream, you need to listen to this episode of the Living in Sunshine podcast! So often, people never make the first step towards making their dreams happen which leads to many dreams being left in the dust. BUT, if you can think of your dream in your mind, you can make it happen in real life. It just takes a few mindset tweaks and a f...

112: [STORYTIME] Discovering My Purpose Through Trial & Error 17.05.2023

Let’s head back in the Wayback Machine together to unpack how I tried, failed, stood up, and got knocked back down in discovering WTF my purpose. Purpose pursuing is no joke and it’s not always something that you know all on your own. I believe that you don’t know your purpose, you find your purpose. If you are currently on the journey of discovering what your purpose is and it hasn’t been easy on...

111: [EDUCATION] Where Toxic Hustle Culture Really Stems From & How To Avoid It 10.05.2023

Toxic hustle culture is EVERYWHERE and it’s so, so easy to get sucked into toxic hustle culture. In today’s episode, we are talking about where toxic hustle culture comes from and how we can avoid it. You CAN, in fact, get to where you want to go in life without burning yourself out, letting your work rule your life, and operate in a state of stress or overwhelm. Tune into today’s episode to learn...

110: [TIPS&TRICKS] How to be more joyful? My Top 5 Tips! 03.05.2023

Currently googling “How to be more joyful?”? Then this episode is for YOU! In today’s new episode, I am giving you five easy and actionable things you can do TODAY in order to feel more joyful on the daily. I truly believe that joy is something that we can actively pursue and my hope is that by listening to today’s new episode, you can do just that! ✹ Take the Living in Sunshine Personality Survey...

109: [TIPS&TRICKS] The Best Organization Tools for Work & Life! 27.04.2023

Staying organized and using the right tools to stay organized is KEY to living a joyful, productive life. Over time, I have found some things that I LOVE to help myself stay organized in work and life and I am sharing those things with you today. If you are looking for new organizational tool, give this episode a listen and see what I am loving right now!  Loving the show?! Then leave it a review!...

108: [STORYTIME] How I Organize My Life + Two Businesses 19.04.2023

I get asked all the time, “how do you keep it all straight?!” and this question is one that is too full to answer in a quick DM or email. So now, after YEARS of getting this question, I am spilling the beans. In today’s new episode, I am sharing with you all my secrets (and not-so-secrets) as to how I run two full time businesses, take care of my 5 dogs, and still have time to leave the office on...

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