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Mean people are everywhere right now and the data confirms it. In this episode, Barb and Michelle unpack why cruelty seems to be escalating,...
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Welcome to Barb Knows Best, the podcast! I'm your co-host, Michelle Maros, and along with my dear mother, Barb, who is most commonly known as Peaceful Barb, we will be chatting with you week...

Mean people are everywhere right now and the data confirms it. In this episode, Barb and Michelle unpack why cruelty seems to be escalating,...

Comparison is the one emotion everybody feels and nobody admits to — and Barb Schmidt and Michelle Maros of Life Happens with Barb & Michell...

You've read the books. You've tried the meditation. You've done the journaling, the breathwork, the therapy. So why do you still feel stuck?...

Living with someone you love is supposed to be easy — until it isn't. In this episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, hosts Barb Schmi...

What if the thing you've been told will set you free is actually keeping you stuck? What if forgiveness isn't even the goal? In this episode...

Have you ever found out someone you love wasn't telling you the whole truth, and even though it wasn't malicious, something inside you shift...

What happens when the person you trusted completely becomes the source of your deepest wound? And what does it mean when you're the one who...

Have you ever been knocked down so hard you weren’t sure you could get back up? Have you ever felt the weight of the world and wondered how...

Have you ever cared about someone so much that you slowly disappeared? Have you ever been the strong one, the helper, the fixer — only to wa...

What if when things fall apart… that’s actually where healing begins? In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle , we’re di...

What if being “selfish” is actually the key to healthier relationships? In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle , we’re...

Confrontation isn’t easy — but it’s one of the clearest ways we honor ourselves and the people we care about. If we’re not honest about our...

Have we become so independent—and so focused on self-care—that we’ve forgotten how much we actually need one another? With relationship defi...

Hard truth: Staying because it’s comfortable might be the loneliest choice you make. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stop ignoring...

Divorce breaks a million hearts — including your own. But sometimes, choosing yourself is the bravest and most healing decision you can make...

You don’t need to reinvent yourself this year 💫 With all the pressure to “fix” your life overnight and become a brand-new version of yourse...

Step into a year that loves you back 💫 You deserve your own friendship—kindness, care, and compassion included. You are worthy of the same...

With the New Year comes pressure to become the “best version” of yourself but true transformation starts with intention, patience, and compa...

“If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” Change isn’t something to fear—it’s an invitation to grow, evolve...

Growth doesn’t happen all at once. It happens in honest moments, hard conversations, and small shifts we make every day. If you’ve been feel...

What if a “successful” holiday wasn’t defined by perfect traditions, packed schedules, or being surrounded by family? What if this season co...

The holidays don’t need to be perfect to be meaningful — here’s how to release the pressure and enjoy the season 💫 On this week’s episode o...

What if the very thing you’re ashamed of is actually the thing that sets you free? In today’s episode, we explore the truth that being messy...

Self-love isn’t always soft, easy, or comfortable—sometimes it means giving yourself the tough love you’ve avoided and finally doing the har...

When hope feels distant, lean into this truth: you were created for these times. There is power and purpose in the actions you take today —...

It’s the small shifts that create a big impact— trust that your efforts are leading to greatness. 💫 This week on Life Happens with Barb & M...

Stop settling — it’s time to choose your dreams over fear. 💫 This week on Life Happens with Barb & Michelle , we’re celebrating two incredi...

This week on Life Happens with Barb and Michelle. We’re revisiting one of the most meaningful conversations we’ve ever had — our grief episo...

How do you know when enough is enough? Join us for a heartfelt conversation on trusting your intuition, leaning on your values, and honoring...

You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to. 💭 In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle , we’re diving int...

In a world filled with division, tension, and unkindness, how do we stay grounded in our peace and self-worth? This week on Life Happens wit...

What if the secret to wellness isn’t pushing harder — but softening into ease? This week on Life Happens with Barb & Michelle , we welcome t...

Are You Living Your Life—Or Someone Else’s? This week on Life Happens with Barb & Michelle , we’re answering your questions on how to reconn...

When life feels too full, your greatest power is presence. 🌿 This week on Life Happens with Barb & Michelle , we’re breaking down how to mo...

Multitasking is quietly killing our productivity. Rushing through everything at once leaves us scattered, stressed, and less effective. What...

Discovering Your Purpose in Life: From finding levity during hardships, appreciating the present moment, and discovering your purpose in lif...

Feeling overwhelmed by life? Whether it’s healing from trauma, navigating the pressures of aging, or dealing with critical people, this epis...

Your mental health is your competitive advantage. Learn how to integrate mindfulness and emotional wellness into your daily life—especially...

Life is unpredictable—and learning to navigate change with grace isn’t always easy. In this heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and...

This generation is growing up more stressed, isolated, and overwhelmed than ever before— here’s how parents can help bridge the gap and supp...

Struggling with negative self-talk and body image issues? You’re not alone. With diet culture, self-loathing, and unrealistic beauty standar...

What if the messiest parts of your life were actually the key to your confidence and healing? In this light-hearted yet profound episode of...

Learn how you can empower yourself to say no with confidence, stop people-pleasing, and set boundaries to cultivate healthy connections. In...

How you feel about your body can shape your entire life—and in this episode, we’re diving deep into the truth about body image, self-worth,...

Discover how to transform trauma into growth and purpose with special guest Briony Douglas —a multi-talented artist and mental health advoca...

Watch this episode on YouTube→ [CLICK HERE] Discover why putting yourself first isn’t selfish—it’s essential. From divorce to everyday self-...

Watch this episode on YouTube→ [CLICK HERE] Emmy-winning actress Sarah Levy shares her powerful story of heartbreak, grief, and healing in t...

✨We’re on YouTube✨⟶ Watch our episodes here: @lifehappensthepodcast Redefine how you view life’s purpose with this eye opening episode of Li...

Your Gut-Feelings Are Guardian Angels—Learn to Trust Them. In this episode we unlock the power of your intuition and build unshakable self-t...

Improve your mental health with Barb & Michelle through practical mindfulness, meditation, and real talks with experts Jeff Warren and Tasha...