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  • Embracing Your Inner Rose Nylund: Why Having Endless Stories Is Actually a Superpower

    October 1, 2026

    Which Golden Girl are you? 🌹✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share with Michelle why I proudly claim Rose Nylund as my alter ego! Just like Rose with her endless Saint Olaf tales, I always have a story for every single situation—even if my loved ones have heard them a… →

  • Getting “The Ick”: How Minor Turn-Offs End Up Ruining Big Attraction

    September 30, 2026

    Have you ever liked someone until they did one tiny thing and suddenly… ick? 😬🤢 In this hilarious clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I ask Michelle if she knows about “the ick”—that instant turn-off caused by something totally minor, like digging in an ear, clearing a throat, or saying “let’s boogie”! It’s crazy… →

  • Movie Theater Nap Time: Why Dark Rooms and Cozy Seats Are Unbeatable for Rest

    September 29, 2026

    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… →

  • Just Say “Thank You”: Why We Over-Explain Compliments and How to Stop

    September 29, 2026

    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… →

  • Outsourcing Housework Without the Guilt: Why We Hide Our Cleaning Habits

    September 25, 2026

    “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… →

  • Did you see Tanya?! đŸ¤Łâœ¨

    September 10, 2026

    In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I’m reflecting on that classic back-to-school feeling—daydreaming about making a huge grand entrance after summer break and having everyone notice your ‘level up’! Quinn brought me right back to reality with her funny, grounded perspective on how school dynamics actually work when a new school year… →

  • If you can laugh at yourself, nobody can use it against you đŸ˜‚✨

    September 8, 2026

    In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Quinn and I chat about those embarrassing awkward moments—like tripping up the stairs or taking a stray dodgeball to the head. Quinn’s secret superpower? She finds humor in her own clumsy moments, so when other people laugh, she’s already laughing right along with them! What’s the… →

Hungry for What? Why the Object of Your Drive Matters Just as Much as the Hustle Don’t Mind the Crumbs: Why You Have to Start Small Before Getting the Whole Meal What’s Your Metaphorical Protein? Identifying the Non-Negotiables That Fuel Your Life "For what am I hungry?" 🍽️ That question isn't static—our appetites in life change just like our food cravings. One day you might want pizza, the next day lobster, and another day just a simple bowl of cereal. Giving yourself permission to let your desires evolve is key to staying true to yourself. I always want to stay locked in and on the hunt, pulling so hard toward my goals that people are shocked by the drive 💪. But staying hungry also means staying humble. Whether in fitness or business, whenever I meet someone highly skilled, I don't assume I have all the answers—I compliment them and pick their brain. Ever open the fridge knowing you’re hungry, but nothing inside looks appealing? 🍕 Sometimes our life goals feel the exact same way. We know we want something next, but we struggle to pinpoint what it actually is.When you look around and don't see what you want, it’s time to sit down and write out your list before you go searching. We all want to stay hungry and driven, but do you actually know why you want what you're chasing? 🍰 Sometimes we go after goals just because someone else made it look good, or because we want our cake and to eat it too. Even Zack tries to claim everyone else's food in the house if he thinks he can get away with it! 🐶 I’m definitely guilty of loading my metaphorical plate with way too many things at once. 🍽️ We think piling our schedules high means we're ambitious, but taking on too much usually leads to burnout and wasted effort—just like going overboard at a buffet! Staying hungry means being strategic about what you actually have room to digest and execute well. Growing up, saying you were hungry didn’t mean you got to choose what was on your plate! 🍽️ If we didn't finish dinner, that exact same plate was waiting for us later—no snacks, no desserts, no negotiations. It taught us to value what was served rather than getting picky.
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