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Finding Yourself Again: Navigating Identity Loss, Big Changes, and New Beginnings
“My whole life was centered around my kids and husband at the time… I got so lost in that that I lost Michelle.” 💔✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle shares a vulnerable, real, and humorous look at what happens when you lose your identity in a relationship—and the big changes… →
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Releasing Perfectionism: Learning to Be Enough in Every Role You Play
“I came to the realization: I can’t do everything at once. And I have to be okay with that.” 🤍✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle and I dive into the constant pressure of wearing so many hats—mother, professor, wife, friend, sister, and faithful servant. For a long time, not being… →
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Outsourcing Housework Without the Guilt: Why We Hide Our Cleaning Habits
“Are you the type of person who cleans your house before the cleaning service comes because you don’t want them to judge you?” 🧹🙈 In this hilarious clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle and I discuss the unspoken truth about hiring help around the house! From Type A personalities tidying up first to… →
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Advice to My Younger Self: Navigating Love, Timing, and Life Lessons in Your 20s
“If you could go back and whisper to your 20-year-old self, what would you say?” 💭✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle and I share a candid, hilarious, and real moment about the advice we’d give our younger selves when it comes to relationships, timing, and knowing when it’s time to… →
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Setting Boundaries Without Resentment: The Art of Accepting People for Who They Are
“You have certain friends you hang out with because they’re fun… but when you go into emotion, you can’t call them. Just accepting them for who they are and respecting it.” 🌿✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle and I dive deep into understanding friendship boundaries. Not every friend can play… →
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Embracing Evolution: How to Love Who You Are at Every Stage of Life
“I’m just learning to be okay with Michelle and who she is right now… because we evolve.” ✨🙌 In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle shares powerful wisdom on self-acceptance, growth, and surrendering control. From recognizing how much we change from decade to decade to embracing present-day flaws and strengths, she opens… →
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You Already Belong: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Recognizing Your Worth
“A degree is a ticket in the door… but you’re already in the door. You’ve already proven that you belong there through your work.” 💡✨ Even as a college professor, I know that credentials aren’t the only thing that define your value. In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I had a honest… →
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Navigating Young Love: Recognizing Red Flags and Age Dynamics Early On
“He’s got years on you… notches under that belt!” 😅 Lessons learned from young love. In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle reflects on being 19 and dating someone older with a child—and looking back at how easily we can overlook red flags when we’re completely smitten. 💭✨ 💬 Looking back at… →
