Millennial Pioneers Podcast

In this episode, Jen gives an update on her ADHD medication journey. She gets vulnerable about the pros and cons of medication, and how her life has been affected with and without it. 

In this episode we are discussing building better sleep routines. Parents are known to put so much thought and intention into their children's sleep routine, but quickly assume they are immune and can flop into bed and fall fast asleep. Here are ideas for a better night's sleep. 

In this episode, Sammy and Jen catch up on big life events... 

In this episode, we are continuing the conversation about starting a sourdough cottage bakery with Beth Volpe - but in this conversation, we are discussing making the transition from in-home cottage bakery to brick and mortar storefront. Her story is so inspiring and encouraging! Enjoy!

In today's episode, we were so excited to chat with Hannah Buell of Hannah's Bread Basket about all things cottage bakery. Hannah has a wonderful story of how she got started with her cottage bakery, how everyone was convinced it wouldn't work, and how she proved them otherwise. 

"Comparison is the thief of joy"

Theodore Roosevelt

Well comparison can not only steal your joy...but your wallet, too. Do you ever feel like you need to keep up with your friends, your neighbors or even people you've never met in real live but follow via the internet? If that is something you can relate to, let me say you're in good company, friend. We live in a world where it seems like as soon as we get out of college, or just out into the "real world" in general, we feel we should have the same financial situation our parents do. The problem is, our parents have been at it our whole life, and we are just starting out.

In this episode, we are diving into the perennial struggle with the desire to 'keep up with the Jones'. We'll share our stories, our struggles, and ask some questions about what is really important.

In this episode we discuss:

• What is meant by "keeping up with the Jones'"?
• What is lifestyle inflation?
• Besides finances, what are some pressures we may feel to "keep up" with
• Our personal stories and when we each realized we were out of our element
• Some strategies for assessing what is important and how to rein in spending when you realize it's off the rails
• and lots of laughing...and more!

Resources mentioned in the episode

• First of all, go and watch this video...then download the song and play it before anything you feel nervous to do...you're welcome. Oh gosh, I just watched it again...weeping.
• Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover
• Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin
• Dave Ramsey podcast
• You Need A Budget (app)
• Love Your Life, Not Theirs by Rachel Cruze
• How to Throw a Kick-Ass Wedding on a Budget

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This is a rewind episode (Season 1 Episode 7). We hope you enjoy it! Happy Holidays to you and your family. See you in the New Year! Love, Sammy and Jen

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In this episode, we are talking about Millennial SPIRITUALITY! First, we'll take a look at some interesting stats about American adults and their religions (or lack thereof). Then we will dive deep into a heartfelt and vulnerable discussion about our past and present relationships with spirituality, religion, and faith.

Man, this felt like a hard episode to do. Both Sammy and I don't like being "outsiders", and to be honest, in this current world, whatever stance you find yourself taking, you are just never going to be "enough" for someone else.

I was worried about being too Christian for some, and not enough for others... Sammy was worried about being judged on her current stance on religion and spirituality. And what I come to on that is... we'll never make everyone happy... and the hope is that just one person who listens to this, feels seen...and if that one person is feeling something missing, that they feel encouraged to just open up a dialogue with God (or greater power, if that word makes you uncomfortable).

...And most importantly, that it can be messy, and imperfect... because in all honesty, what meaningful relationships AREN'T messy and imperfect?

I hope this episode, which was truly incredibly vulnerable for both of us to record, finds you well.

Much love,

Jen and Sammy

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In this episode we’ll cover:

• Religion vs. Spirituality - Pew Research Stats, our own perspectives
• Our own stories on spirituality and religion- our personal journeys and where we are today
• Our frustrations with religion and what kept us from jumping into religions before
• What "seeking" looked like to us
• Our favorite show right now :-p

Resources mentioned in "Millennial Spirituality"

• The Chosen- just go watch the Chosen...whether you're a Christian or not... it's incredible. It's completely free to watch! Sammy's main goal in life right now is to share this show with EVERYONE! :P
• And Still, She Laughs: Defiant Joy in the Depths of Suffering - by Kate Merrick
• Crossroads Church in Buellton, CA (if you're local, I can't recommend them enough!)
• Reality Church- (there are other churches now besides just Carpinteria - there are churches in LA, Stockton, Ventura, San Fran, Santa Barbara, London, Honolulu, and Boston!)
• Article in Pew Research on 3 in 5 adults now feeling religiously unaffiliated
• If you are interested in reading more in the Bible, I (Jen) have loved the Bible Recap...a quick podcast episode each day that breaks down in laymen's terms a piece of the bible that you read for that day. And for good measure, because I honestly find the old testament somewhat confusing (and Sammy finds it somewhat dark)... I might even suggest starting with the book of John. But, you do you!

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In this episode we are doing a follow up to our episode about value-based relocation. It has been long enough since we have both moved across the country (out of California) to check in and get real about the downsides to making a big move.

In this episode, we discuss how Jen and her husband drove over 10,000 miles with their three littles ones across the country, 7 and under… and not one single minute of screen time in the car. And believe it or not… all while staying mostly sane.

The summer of 2022 our family of five took off on a cross country 4 month trip pulling a 29 ft travel trailer behind our Suburban. My husband and I tend to be a bit old school in terms of technology, not to mention the onset of tantrums and meltdowns when said technology comes to its end… so there was never a question in my mind that during this trip, there would most likely be no screens in our car to keep our kids entertained.

So here are the handful of tips that I can impart to you from personal experiences and learned (aka painful) lessons.

In this episode we'll discuss:

• Why and when we need to give ourselves a little extra grace
• Our top 8 tips for keeping screens to a minimum that work
• How we stay off screens in the airport

Resources from this episode:

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In this episode we explore the surface of the topic of color analysis when it comes to our clothing! Jen has found that applying the topic of color analysis to her wardrobe has benefited her in SO many ways (Sammy is still on the fence), so we need to talk about it!

In this episode, we felt we needed to continue our conversation after our interview with Stacie Clenet on the topic of perimenopause. We discussed thoughts on aging, specifically aging gracefully in this modern time (while keeping it natural). Then we turned our thoughts and discussion to positive ways that we can age more gracefully.

In this episode, we start the conversation on the topic of perimenopause with our dear friend, Stacie Clenet. With the average age of women going through menopause being 51, but many women actually starting the journey of perimenopause as early as their late 30s, it's an important conversation to have. 

In this episode, we did a deep dive on all things sourdough with Kristin Richard! We reached out to Facebook and asked our listeners what sort of things keep you from trying sourdough, hang you up, or confuse the heck out of you. Kristin was able to answer all of our questions, and we have your answers here in this episode.