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

57: [TIPS&TRICKS] Tactical Tips & Tricks You Can Do to Welcome PEACE Back into Your life 04.05.2022

All month long we are diving into the idea of welcoming more PEACE back into our life. To kick it off, I am sharing with you four things you can implement TODAY in order to welcome more peace back into your life!  These things are all things I practice and use every single day in order to not only be more at peace throughout my day, but also be more rooted in joy. We cannot live in joy if we are f...

56: [HYPE GIRL CHAT] You need to START Being Proud of Yourself! 27.04.2022

Ready to finally own the awesomeness that you have and do every single day? Then you need to listen to today’s episode and learn why you need to start being proud of yourself RIGHT NOW! Girl, you deserve to be proud of your hard work, consistency, and constant effort you are putting in to live a life you love and have always wanted. Now it’s time you share that pride with other people.  LINKS MENT...

55: [TIPS&TRICKS] 3 Easy Ways You can Welcome Fun & Celebration BACK into your life! 20.04.2022

Are you struggling to live a life that makes you happy and joyful? Or maybe just have more fun in your life? Then you need to listen to this episode because I am sharing with you 3 simple ways that you can welcome back fun and celebration into your life!  Life isn’t meant to be so stuffy and dry, it’s meant to be enjoyed and lived to the FULLEST. So if you are struggling to have fun in your day to...

54: [STORYTIME] 7 Lessons in 27 Years | Happy Birthday to Me! 13.04.2022

Happy birthday to me!! I am so thankful and grateful for yet another year on this earth and to be sharing it with you today!! In today’s episode I am sharing with you my top 7 lessons I have learned in my 27 years of life! This is something I did last year and so many of you loved it so I wanted to be sure to do it again this year.  My friend, life is all about learning lessons and figuring things...

53: [EDUCATION] Why You need to start Celebrating the Small Stuff 06.04.2022

Do you totally suck at telling yourself “good job!” or being proud of the work you are putting into your goals and dreams? Or maybe you never celebrate your major accomplishments when they happen because you are so dead-set on the bigger, long-term goals that you have?  GIRL, it is time that you start to celebrate every single small win that you have because when you do, you are going to welcome s...

52: [EDUCATION] The Truth Behind Work / Life Balance 23.03.2022

Plot twist -- there is actually no such thing as work/life balance. There just isn’t such a thing as true balance between our work and our life. It just doesn’t happen because here’s the thing, when you take time for one thing, you take it away from another part of your life. Maybe it's your pets, your kids, your husband, or your friends.  Remember this: you are not your work. You are a full...

51: [TIPS&TRICKS] Steal My Productivity Hacks! 16.03.2022

Looking to boost your productivity and get more done in your life? Whether it's in your work, around your house, or just in general, you need to listen to this episode! In today’s episode I am sharing with you my TOP FOUR productivity tips that might just surprise you!  These four things are my go-to tips and strategies that I use every single day and can almost promise you will help you boos...

50: [HYPEGIRL CHAT] Listen to this if you HATE Your Job! 09.03.2022

How many times have you thought about quitting your job? What about telling your boss off and throwing your phone into a marble fountain just like Ann Hathaway does in The Devil Wears Prada circa 2006? If you have been here, ME TOO! Look, I get it, we all have jobs that we hate either right now or in the past and I have been in the spot before where all I can think about is quitting my job and cha...

49: [STORYTIME] What I did to get my MIND RIGHT When It Came to Work! 02.03.2022

Happy March and happy Wednesday friend! All month long on the podcast we are talking all about work/life balance, what that looks like, and how you can work towards it in your own life! In today’s episode, I am going to share with you how I got my mind RIGHT when I first started working for myself back in 2020.  Remember this -- you are NOT your work, you are your own person. You can love your wor...

48: [HYPE GIRL CHAT] 3 Things You Need to Start Believing Right Now! 23.02.2022

We are wrapping up the month of February and our conversation on Mindset with sharing with you three things you need to start believing RIGHT NOW. These three things are things I need you to own, believe, and take with you going forward. Once you start believing these things, you are going to be able to truly live in the sunshine, which is what we are all about.  Make sure to share this episode wi...

47: [STORYTIME] How I Thrive While Dealing with Anxiety 16.02.2022

**TRIGGER WARNING** In this episode we are tackling the idea of ANXIETY and MENTAL HEALTH. If these themes & topics are going to make you uncomfortable or trigger negative or harmful thoughts / habits, I recommend you pass on listening to this episode. In today’s episode I am giving you a real, raw, and unedited look at my dealing with anxiety and how I thrive even when I am struggling. I shar...

46: [TIPS&TRICKS] 5 Tips to Ground Your Mindset in Joy 09.02.2022

In today’s episode we are talking about 5 simple ways you can ground your mindset in joy every single day. These tips are so easy to do at any point of the day and any point in your week. These tips are all things I do myself OFTEN and they always leave me feeling more joyful than before I did them! After you try them out, give me a shout on Instagram and let me know how they go.  I hope these tip...

45: [EDUCATION] How to Master Your Inner-Critic! 02.02.2022

Hey hey bestie girl and welcome back to the podcast! This month in February we are tackling the theme of MINDSET which I think is a great follow up to our talk about GOALS in January. This topic of mindset is something I talk alot about over on Instagram (be sure to follow me @livingnsunshine ) and something I am so pumped to talk about on the podcast this month! In today’s episode, I am sharing w...

44: [STORYTIME] My Goals for 2022 & How They Can Inspire You! 26.01.2022

2022 is well on it’s way and to wrap up our month and talking about goals, I wanted to share my personal goals for the year with YOU! I share these goals today with the hope that you find inspiration, encouragement, and belief that you can do these things too. We get specific, clear, and personal in today’s episode so pop in your headphones, bring your goals, and let’s dive into it!  Don’t forget...

43: [EDUCATION] Follow this Simple Step-By-Step Process to Actually Make You Goals Happen this year! 19.01.2022

So you have your goals for the new year, now what? Well my friend, you follow this simple, 5-step process I am setting for you today! This process is my tried and true way to not only work towards your goals, but actually make them happen. No matter what your goal is, you can use this process to help you make those goals happen!  After listening to this episode, DM me on Instagram ( @livingnsunshi...

42: [TIPS&TRICKS] 3 Simple Goals You Can Set This Year if You Don’t Know Where to Start! 12.01.2022

Feeling stuck in what kind of goals to set for 2022? I got you girl! Today I am sharing the top three things that I did last year that I think everyone should set as a goal for this year. These three things might seem small, but the impact they have when you commit to them is massive! Even if you do know what your goals are for 2022, I am going to challenge you to take at least one of these things...

41: [HYPE GIRL CHAT] Dump your New Year’s Resolutions! 05.01.2022

Happy 2022 my dudes, I hope you are as excited for the new year as I am! In today’s episode, we are flipping the script with resolutions and committing to DUMPING our New Year’s resolutions for 2022! Confused? Yeah, I get that. Listen to today’s brand new episode to figure out why I am encouraging you to do the thing that so many people are doing during this time of year. I promise, it is with goo...

40: [BONUS EPISODE] A Q&A with the Cute Blonde Boy (AKA my husband Lucas!) 29.12.2021

You asked, we made it happen. For the bonus episode of the Living in Sunshine Podcast this week I have invited the cute blonde boy, aka my husband Lucas, to join me in our monthly Q&A episode. In today’s episode we share our favorite memories with one another, what our favorite baby names are, and more. Tune in to learn a little bit more of us and see what our relationship looks like up close...

39: [STORYTIME] My Big Vision for My Businesses & This Community! 22.12.2021

In today’s brand new episode I share with you my big vision for the Living in Sunshine community, brand, and company. My dudes, this vision is HUGE and something so personal to myself and I hope you hear it and take faith that you can dream just as big. As we get closer to the new year, take time to reflect on what you want, what you REALLY want for your life and what you want to do with it in the...

38: [TIPS&TRICKS] How to Create a Rock Solid VISION for the new year! 15.12.2021

As we get closer to a new year, we get closer to setting new goals and resolutions. In today’s episode, I wanted to share with you my step-by-step process on how to set an intentional and impactful vision for 2022! If you are someone who is a little wary about visions, I encourage you to try it out this year. I have personally felt a little weird towards visions in the past, but when I made the mi...

37: [EDUCATION] What is a "vision" and why do we need one? 08.12.2021

HOLD UP FRIEND, before you roll your eyes after reading the title and bounce because you think a vision is too “woo girl” for you, I encourage you to give this a listen and hear me out. I truly believe in having a vision and using that vision to stay on track and stay motivated for where I am heading in life. In today’s episode, I am explaining to you what a vision is to me and why we ALL need one...

36: [HYPE GIRL CHAT] You Deserve to Enjoy The Holidays even while Enjoying Your Hustle 01.12.2021

If you have been feeling guilty for taking more time off than normal during the holiday season, I am here to give you the permission you need to get more REST! Girl, the holidays are meant to be enjoyed with friends, family, and your loved ones. Just because you take time off DOES NOT MEAN you are giving up, losing sight, or falling behind on your goals and dreams.  Whether you believe it or not,...

35: [EDUCATION] How to set GOALS: Monthly, Weekly, Daily, to See Success in your Hustle! 24.11.2021

Do you struggle with setting goals in your hustles or day to day life?! Maybe you set goals, but you struggle to actually make them happen?! No matter what boat you are in terms of goal setting, you need to listen to this episode! In today's episode I am giving you a step-by-step process on how to take your MASSIVE goals and life vision and boil it down into bite-sized steps for you to move t...

34: [TIPS&TRICKS] How to Start Digital Planning to Up Your Productivity Levels! 17.11.2021

If you follow me over on Instagram ( @livingnsunshine ), you KNOW how much I love digital planning and how it has really helped me get organized and be more productive! In today's podcast episode, I am going to be walking you through how exactly to get started, what you need to be successful, and the technology you need to digital plan daily! SHOP MY DIGITAL PLANNERS & JOURNALS: https://l...

33: [STORYTIME] How I Balance All My Dreams & Goals While Working as a Full-Time Teacher! 10.11.2021

Ya girl has GOALS and she is not letting a full-time job and multiple side-hustles be the thing that prevents her from getting to them! In today's episode, I am sharing with you how I balance all of the things in my life while also still getting after my goals. It's not always easy and it ALWAYS requires some type of sacrifice, but it will be worth it when I am living a life of my design...

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