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Why Giving Love Is Easy—and Learning to Receive It Is the Real Work
It costs nothing to show someone love, make them laugh, or lend a hand when they’re down. But why is it so much harder to let ourselves receive that same love? 💭✨ In this touching clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle drops a powerful reminder: everyone is deserving of love, including you. While… →
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The Cost of Loving: Is Your “Unconditional” Love Putting You in a Bad Condition?
Does unconditional love ever leave you in a bad condition? 💭💔 In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share a reflection with Michelle on what giving unconditional love actually does to us. When loving someone brings joy, mutual connection, and peace, unconditional love is a beautiful space to be in. But if… →
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Movie Theater Nap Time: Why Dark Rooms and Cozy Seats Are Unbeatable for Rest
Are you team “pre-movie nap” or team “sleeping through the entire movie”? 😴🍿 In this hilarious moment on Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle confesses her superpower: falling asleep in the movie theater no matter how good the film is! We joked about using 3D glasses to hide your closed eyes or buying tickets to… →
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Just Say “Thank You”: Why We Over-Explain Compliments and How to Stop
Why is it so hard for us to just accept a compliment and say “thank you”? 😅🛍️ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle and I chat about the urge to immediately spill where we got our outfits—”Oh, thanks! I got it at TJ Maxx!” Why do we feel the need to… →
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Loving in Doses: How Setting Unspoken Boundaries Protects Your Peace and Your Relationships
Have you ever loved someone deeply, but realized you could only take them in “small doses”? 🔋💬 In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share an insight with Michelle about what putting “conditions” on a relationship actually looks like. It’s not about giving conditional love or withholding affection—it’s about managing your own… →
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Loving from Afar: How the Definition of Unconditional Love Evolves with Age
How has your definition of “unconditional love” shifted over time? 💭✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I ask Michelle about what unconditional love meant to her in her 20s versus today in her 50s. Back then, it often meant sticking around no matter what—even at the cost of inner peace. Now?… →
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Beyond “Ride or Die”: Why Maturing Means Prioritizing Self-Value Over Self-Sacrifice
Does the “Ride or Die” mindset actually have an expiration date? 🤔🔥 In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle drops a huge wisdom bomb: as women mature into their 30s, 40s, and 50s, the urge to blindly “ride or die” for everyone else fades. Instead, growth and wisdom teach us to step… →
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Seeing the Child in Each Other: How Honoring Old Roots Kept Our Friendship Strong
No matter how grown up we get, there’s always that younger version of us inside—full of hope, dreams, and pure potential. 💫 In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share a little moment with Michelle about looking past the adult exterior and seeing the 8- or 10-year-old child in our lifelong friends.… →
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Don’t Let Your Relationships Collect Dust: Why Today Is the Time to Unwrap the Gifts in Your Life
Every day—and every person in our lives—is a gift. But how often do we leave those gifts sitting in the corner, waiting for a “special occasion” while life just passes by? 🎁✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share a reminder with Michelle about the importance of making time for the… →
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Loving People in “Small Doses”: Setting Healthy Boundaries Without Losing Your Compassion
In your 50s (and honestly, at any age!), protecting your peace becomes non-negotiable. 💡 In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, our guest Michelle drops a real truth bomb about dealing with constant pessimism in friendships: you can still love people, pray for them, and wish them well—from a distance, or in “small… →
