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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… →
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Putting Yourself First: Advice to My Younger Self on Love and Ambition
“Just try to put yourself first… leave that dude!” 😂 Real advice to my younger self. In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle gets honest about what she would tell her 20-something self. Looking back on years spent living in someone else’s shadow and prioritizing a relationship over her own goals, she… →
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Speaking Truth in Love: How Tough Conversations Strengthen Lifelong Friendships
“Love doesn’t have to hurt, but sometimes you have to tell someone something in love, and it may hurt their feelings.” 💬🤍 Real friendship isn’t always smooth sailing—it’s built on honesty, accountability, and tough conversations delivered with care. In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I’m opening up to Michelle about how learning… →
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Finding Your Passion Again: How Realizing You Love What You Do Changes Everything
“I’m really doing what I love… and it still excites me!” 💖✨ There’s nothing quite like that realization when you step back and remember why you started doing what you love in the first place. In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle shares that heartwarming moment on her way to work when… →
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The Importance of Safe Spaces in Friendship: Celebrating Differences Without Judgment
“I felt like a bit of an oddball… but you made it very clear: ‘You’re my friend, and I want you there.’” 💖✨ Being the one in the group who doesn’t drink or participate in every activity can sometimes feel isolating—especially when planning group trips or birthday vacations. In this clip from Tricks My Dog… →
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The Beauty of Lifelong Connections: Reminiscing on 40+ Years of Shared Stories
“40-plus years of friendship… what’s the funniest or most ridiculous situation that we’ve survived together?” 🚗💨 When you’ve been friends for four decades, you accumulate endless wild, hilarious, and scary stories—like trying to keep a little old Toyota running on the highway while big trucks pass by! In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught… →
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Accepting People as They Are: The Key to Deeper Love and Healthy Friendships
“Love and friendship… it’s about accepting people for who they are, not who you want them to be.” 💛✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, we’re chatting with Michelle about letting go of expectations in relationships. Real connection comes when we stop expecting people to mirror us and start accepting them for… →
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The Sensitivity Shift: Taking a Step Back and Choosing Calm Over Reaction
“I’ve gotten better at not being as sensitive… taking a step back and saying, ‘Let me not overreact in this moment.’” 🧘✨ Growth isn’t just about how we see ourselves—it’s about how we react when unexpected moments or misunderstandings pop up. In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, we’re chatting with Michelle about… →
