Explore every episode of the podcast Whispers to a Bride: Emotional Insight for your Wedding Drama
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| Rebroadcast: The Power of Now | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:15:28 | |
In today’s episode, I discuss Eckhart Tolle's book, "The Power of Now," and its potential impact on managing anxiety and stress associated with wedding planning and life in general. This book serves as a valuable tool for navigating the overwhelming emotions tied to these experiences, offering a framework for finding peace and managing the turmoil that arises. By becoming aware of our thought patterns without judgment and practicing mindfulness in daily life, we can separate ourselves from the mental noise that often leads to stress and unease. This practice of being present and acknowledging the constant flux of life can bring about a sense of peace and contentment, especially during the hectic process of wedding planning. What you’ll learn from this episode: What it means to live in the now Ways to shift your mindset around the past The power of letting go of past regrets and future worries Using the Power of Now when you are planning your wedding Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out **The Bridal Prep Academy:** https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, **Whispers to a Bride:** | |||
| Rebroadcast: Enjoy it, They say | 25 Dec 2024 | 00:15:18 | |
There’s a lot of pressure to enjoy the wedding planning process, despite the overwhelming reality many brides face. Everyone is telling you to enjoy it, but the experience may not always feel enjoyable or like the best time of your life. Those people who say "enjoy it" are often reflecting on their own experience and wishing they had fully embraced the complexity and sacredness of the journey. In this episode, we discuss acknowledging the stress of planning a wedding and reassuring you that you are not alone. What you’ll learn from this episode: The disconnect between expectation and reality in planning your wedding Feeling alone on your wedding journey Finding joy in the stress Embracing the beginning of a new chapter Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out **The Bridal Prep Academy:** https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, **Whispers to a Bride:** | |||
| Episode 165: Breath | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:09:26 | |
In this episode, I dive into the profound significance of breathwork. As we navigate the various stresses associated with wedding planning and the monumental day itself, I aim to guide you in finding presence and embodiment to fully savor the joyous experiences you've curated for yourself and your guests. At the core of this transformative journey lies the simple yet powerful act of breathing—a tool that's always available to regulate your emotional state and reconnect with your body. As we move through this episode, I invite you to engage in a gentle practice of following your breath. I guide you in observing the sensations of inhalation and exhalation, encouraging you to fully immerse in the experience, whether during moments of relaxation or as a grounding technique amidst daily activities. By focusing on the simple act of breathing, you may discover a profound sense of peace, allowing you to engage with life one breath at a time. What you’ll learn from this episode: Introduction to breathwork The science and spirituality of just breathing harnessing your breath for wedding planning Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out **The Bridal Prep Academy:** https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, **Whispers to a Bride:** | |||
| Episode 79: Bride as Disruptor | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:13:31 | |
There has been so much talk about Megan and Harry with the Netflix series that came out. This had me thinking about how a bride is a disruptor. Adding someone new to your family dynamic can be uncomfortable. But so many beautiful new, wonderful things come when the status quo is disrupted in this way. In this episode, I discuss how being the disruptor can be a good thing even though it’s also uncomfortable and can cause some issues. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 78: Q&A Bach Party Problem | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:15:38 | |
Wondering how to deal with your bachelorette part when you have different friend groups? This is a question I got from one of my one-to-one bridal coaching calls. The bride originally hadn't invited one group of friends simply because she just thought it would be more complicated. This actually caused more problems by not inviting them. In this episode, we discuss blending two friend groups, surrendering, and setting expectations when it comes to your bachelorette party. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 77: Bridal Haunting | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:12:59 | |
There are two people that mess you up in your bridal moment- your past and your future. With all of the constraints, pressures, and realities of actually bringing these wedding ideas into real life, it can cause such friction that you then think that conflict means you're doing something wrong. In this episode, we discuss giving yourself grace for both your past and future self and knowing you made the best decision at this moment. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 76: Detail Drama | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:14:54 | |
There are just so many details, and when you really think about a wedding. If the whole idea is just two people getting married, besides that, everything else is just details. We want these details to mean something. We want them to show us who we are. We want it to be this curated image of our best selves and truly show our taste level and our intention and style and depth. In this episode, I discuss how to let all the little details of your wedding be messy and imperfect. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 75: Grounding in Gratitude | 04 Jan 2023 | 00:12:44 | |
Gratitude is the key to your whole wedding experience. I know it can be really trite or obvious or too basic. But it’s fundamental. When you are frazzled and overwhelmed and anxious or feeling not enough and needy or insecure I need you to ask yourself, am I grateful? In this episode, I discuss how gratitude can change your relationship, health, and self-esteem. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Rebroadcast: Hold Two Things | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:07:01 | |
I want to give you a really simple reminder that is key for your wedding but also for your life and it’s a phrase I come back to time and time again and it’s, hold two things. It’s about the duality of life. There are always opposing things happening at the same time. Listen in as I discuss, the importance of holding two things, how holding two things can make your wedding day better, and the feeling you will get by holding two things. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out my website to learn how to work with me: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 74: Navigating the Holidays | 21 Dec 2022 | 00:16:05 | |
You've got your holiday traditions and what you envision. Then you've got what you wanna do as a couple. Then there are your in-laws and what they're expecting and hoping for. It can get to be a lot. Then you're also carrying with you all of the memories and the history of all of those holidays from your past. For some people, those are all really good memories but for a lot of people, those can be also really a mixed bag. this episode, we discuss the dynamics that come up during the holidays and I give you my five tips for managing family gatherings with your fiancé or your new partner. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 73:Wedding Wake up Call | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:17:38 | |
Your wedding is calling you to wake up in some way. It’s a powerful time to awaken to what’s going on for you. For some people, it's a wake-up call to art, beauty, and ceremony. To others, it's a wake-up call to old patterns that don’t serve them anymore In this episode, I’m discussing how your wedding can open your eyes to so many possibilities and life-changing events. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 72: Don't Miss the Moment | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:17:47 | |
We are taught to think that getting engaged and planning our wedding are moments of joy, excitement, accomplishment, success, and a feeling of wholeness, completeness, integrity, and all of these things. But they never feel the way we thought they were going to feel. It's always a bit more disorienting, complex, and overwhelming while being very underwhelming at the same time. In this episode, I want to help you learn how not to miss the moments. It can be really easy to overlook tending to and preparing that emotional part of the experience. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 71: The Repair | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:19:06 | |
When you are planning your wedding, the stakes are really high. There are so many things to worry about like time, money, family, culture, and tradition. Not to mention that it’s a huge change in your life!! Since tensions are high, there are bound to be conflicts. In this episode, I’m discussing how to de-escalate and calm things down in a loving way so you can have a healthy relationship and bond. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 164: Visit Yourself | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:10:43 | |
In this episode, I dive into the crucial concept of "visiting yourself," a phrase that surfaced during a unique dental experience I had. Amid the haze of laughing gas while undergoing a tooth extraction, I felt a profound disconnect from my body, which led to a sudden clarity: the need for individuals, especially brides, to reconnect with their authentic selves during the turbulent wedding planning process. The wedding planning journey is often fraught with anxiety and societal pressure. For many women, the transition from being a woman to a bride, and potentially to a wife and mother, brings an overwhelming flood of external influences. It isn’t uncommon for brides to feel that their worth lies in achieving an unrealistic ideal, whether through aesthetic perfection or flawless event execution. I explore how these pressures lead to a frantic pursuit of approval—from relatives, friends, and especially from the curated imagery on social media platforms. When caught in this cycle, it becomes all too easy to lose sight of personal instincts and desires, drowning in a sea of external expectations. What you’ll learn from this episode: The pressure of perfection Reconnecting with your inner self Grounding for joy Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out **The Bridal Prep Academy:** https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, **Whispers to a Bride:** | |||
| Rebroadcast: Home for the Holidays | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:12:20 | |
In this rebroadcasted episode, we are talking about the holidays - so many images of family togetherness, elaborate meals, festive decorations, favorite movies, gorgeous gifts, and lots of laughter (or this is what Hallmark movies make us believe it should be). But the holidays can be a source of anxiety, overwhelm, frustration, and sadness for a lot of people. This makes the holidays a lot like weddings, in our mind it’s all pretty and happy and fun but in reality, it’s so much more complicated than that. Listen in as I discuss, how to decide where to spend the holidays, mismanaged expectations, and focusing on what is in your control. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 70 : The Subtle Shift | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:19:03 | |
Today I really want to bring it back to basics and talk about the subtle shift. It's all about that shift that happens in our relationships when we get engaged and start the wedding planning process. It's kind of this invisible unfolding that goes on once you go through that proposal experience. You have to reroute yourself. You have to reconsider things. You have to relearn and re-decide your inner landscape and your closest relationships. In this episode, we unpack the process you go through once you become engaged and the shifts that happen in your life. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 69: Diamonds & Doubt | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:16:32 | |
Feeling doubt about your relationship when you are newly engaged or even knee-deep in wedding planning is a scary place to be. Nobody wants to feel doubt when they've got that diamond ring on. That's just not the time and our culture doesn't really make room for this. In this episode, I want to talk about normalizing having some doubt at this time in your life and why the engagement period is the perfect time to give your doubt some space to play out. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 68: The Problem with Joy | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:13:42 | |
Are you in the middle of planning your wedding but you can't experience the joy in the way that you thought you would? With getting engaged and planning a wedding, there's just so much love. It's such a joyful time and yet so many women are having a tough time with how to handle that joy or how to not rob themselves of experiencing that joy that is right at their fingertips. In this episode, I wanna talk about the problem with joy and why we are not really acknowledging the issues that come with joy. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 67: Art of the Ask | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:12:04 | |
You want to have the perfect wedding right? You want to have control over your wedding and be in charge of everything. But you also don’t want to burden people and feel like you should just handle it all yourself. In today’s episode, I’m discussing building up your muscle of asking for help. You can’t do it all (and you shouldn’t either). People want to help so let them in. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 66: Mother Daughter Drama | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:14:26 | |
Are you worried about how you are going to handle your mom’s energy on the day of your wedding? Your relationship with your mom is getting harder and more annoying as your wedding day approaches and you really want the dynamic to change before then. We need to remember that our mothers are going through a lot too. Your wedding day is a very emotional day for her too and it can make her act, well, a little kooky. In this episode, I discuss how to navigate his new relationship with your mom and what you can do to have an enjoyable experience for both of you. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 65: The Dress | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:14:39 | |
Shopping for your wedding dress is one of the major moments where all of the pressures that are unique to a bride come together. It's one of those moments that you think about as a child. But it’s not just about the pretty dress, it's all of these undercurrents that are happening too. It can be heartbreaking, stressful, and overwhelming but also poignant and memorable. In this episode, we discuss the pressure of finding the perfect wedding dress and what that can make us feel like. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 64: Sweat the Small Stuff | 05 Oct 2022 | 00:10:35 | |
Your whole life you have been told to not sweat the small stuff. Well, today I am telling you that you should be sweating the small things especially when it comes to your wedding. Sweating the small stuff is a way to wake up a little more to the present moment. That is one of the things that culturally is always such a struggle in this sort of go, go, go atmosphere that we're all striving and trying to get somewhere. In this episode, I explain why you should pause and think about the small things and how they can help you after your wedding too. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 63: When Death Comes | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:09:50 | |
There is a poem I put at the beginning of my book, Whispers to a Bride, called When Death Comes. The concept of both poetry and weddings is so compelling to me. Weddings and poetry sort of get shunned and discarded a bit culturally because they do seem frivolous and extra and not useful. I decided to include this poem that has been special to me. I think it encapsulates why this work matters. In this episode, I dive into this poem and what it means to being a bride. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 62: The Goodbye | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:13:46 | |
I have so many women who come to me with this feeling of unsettledness and feeling a little bit of grief and anxiety about just saying goodbye to their old lives. Especially if they've really grown to love the little routines that they've created for themselves, the friendships, the patterns, and the habits and their living space. In this episode, I want to normalize these feelings. Every transition, no matter how exciting, there's some nostalgia for leaving behind the life we had before. It doesn't mean anything is wrong with you or your fiance or that you shouldn't be getting married. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 163: Be Bendy | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:10:08 | |
In this episode, I dive into the importance of flexibility, both mentally and physically. The call to "be bendy" encourages you to reflect on your body and your state of mind, promoting a lifestyle and mindset that embraces adaptability rather than rigidity. I encourage you to examine your thoughts during challenging times. When faced with disappointment, such as a canceled vendor or unmet expectations, are you able to maintain a breadth of perspective? Or are your thoughts narrow and limited, locking you into a cycle of negativity? By nurturing flexible responses—acknowledging a range of possibilities—we allow ourselves to experience and process emotions in a healthier way. It's about letting feelings move through us without feeling overwhelmed by them. What you’ll learn from this episode: What being bendy means Building emotional capacity Embracing fluidity in life Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out **The Bridal Prep Academy:** https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, **Whispers to a Bride:** | |||
| Episode 61: The Book | 14 Sep 2022 | 00:14:19 | |
The book, Whispers to a Bride, is finally here!!! If you didn’t know I have been writing a book. Whispers to a Bride is about the emotional experience that a bride goes through. It also has tips and tricks and solutions for how to handle all of that emotional upheaval. In this episode, I explain why I wrote this book, who it is for, and how it will benefit you. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1 | |||
| Episode 60: Museum | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:12:55 | |
I want to introduce you to the museum metaphor. Think of a museum in terms of your post-wedding, what do we do with all the feelings that come after the wedding? There's always gonna be sort of a low after a big high of your wedding and it’s hard to let go. In this episode, I help you understand why you need to put your wedding in a museum and give it time before you revisit it again. What you’ll learn from this episode:
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| Episode 59: Enoughness | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:15:08 | |
There is always this question of enoughness in the back of our minds. Am I doing enough? Is this too much? It simultaneously feels like way too much and yet completely not enough. That feeling is just so frustrating. In this episode, we are diving into what to do when this feeling of enoughness creeps in and how you can apply it to other areas of your life too. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 58: Pity Party | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:10:25 | |
In all the past episodes of this podcast, we have been focused on positivity so you can explore this time in your life (your engagement and wedding) with more happiness and ease. But it is also important that we carve out time for a pity party. We need to have light and dark. We can’t have one without the other. In this episode, I want to dive into why we need to experience hard emotions and embrace them. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 57: Whys | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:17:47 | |
One of the best ways to address so much of the wedding drama you experience is a really simple, beautifully elegant practice of asking WHY. So much of what happens with weddings is based on all the assumptions and expectations and cultural norms. We lose track of what’s actually inside. What we really want. What really matters to us. In this episode, I discuss why it’s so important to apply the question to your relationship first and then apply it to your wedding. As you are brainstorming options continue to ask yourself why this makes sense, why this appeals to you, and why you thought this was important. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 56: Anxiety Hacks | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:08:26 | |
When you really think about weddings, the thing most people remember isn’t any specific detail, it’s how it felt. It’s the energy, the mood, the vibe. We try to achieve this with all of the elements like decor, food, lighting, and music, but the strongest factor in creating the wedding vibe you want is your own energetic presence. In this episode, we discuss how you set the tone for your wedding day and how to prepare for how you will feel on that day. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 55: Identity Crisis | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:14:16 | |
Becoming engaged changes how a woman sees herself. For some, it’s the completion of an aspect of their identity. For others, it is more of a threat to the identity they have created for themselves so far in life. Whether you waited for the ring or it happened faster than you anticipated, you need an adjustment period to integrate this new identity, this new framework for your life into your understanding of yourself. So, if it feels like you are having an identity crisis, you are doing it right! What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 54: Golden Relationship Ratio | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:07:20 | |
I am so excited to give you probably the quickest but most important, profound little thought as you are heading into your marriage. I call it the golden relationship ratio. The golden relationship ratio is five positive interactions for every negative one. For every eye roll, criticism, freak out or fight, you need five positive interactions with your partner. Research shows that couples who have this sort of ratio of positive to negative interactions with each other are the happiest, last the longest, and are the most satisfied. Listen in because remembering this golden relationship ratio is going to help your relationships so much. What you’ll learn from this episode:
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| Episode 53: Bridal Bigness | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:14:26 | |
A really fun way to get back to peace is by connecting to your bridal bigness. Bridal Bigness is the idea that you, as a bride, are part of a much bigger energy, and that energy has the peace, power, and emotional capacity that you need. Your bridal bigness is the antidote to fear, anxiety, stress, overwhelm, people pleasing, and insecurity. It is your creativity, your calm, your grace. It’s the quiet sense deep within that trusts things will be ok, somehow. In this episode, we will discuss how your bridal bigness is something you can tap into on purpose when you feel like you’re feeling drained, stressed, or depleted What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 52: Prenups | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:10:43 | |
Let’s talk about the touchy situation of prenups. This can be an uncomfortable conversation to have. The automatic response can be to be offended. We don’t want to ever think that our marriage could end. I want you to think about prenups the same way you do a fire escape plan. You never want to think that your house will catch on fire but you want to be prepared. In this episode, I am going to help you think of prenups differently and in a loving way. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 162: Let it be Easy | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:12:46 | |
In this episode, I dive into the powerful concept of allowing life to be easy, encapsulated in the mantra, "Let It Be Easy." The essence of this discussion stems from a realization that many of us, despite our intrinsic understanding that ease exists, become tangled in complexities and self-imposed pressures that obscure this truth. This conversation serves as a gentle reminder of the simplicity we can invite into our lives, particularly during challenging times such as wedding planning. Ultimately, I invite everyone to ask themselves how they can let life be easier, whether that means leveraging technology or tapping into community resources. There is significant empowerment in rethinking the traditional narratives of hard work; embracing ease is not just a luxury but a necessity for a more balanced and joyful life. What you’ll learn from this episode: Challenging old beliefs Rethinking hard work Embracing community connections Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out **The Bridal Prep Academy:** https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, **Whispers to a Bride:** | |||
| Episode 51: Broken Engagements | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:09:45 | |
I can remember hearing stories of a wedding being called off and thinking it was the most intense, heartbreaking yet fascinating thing. I mean, isn’t being engaged the most exciting perfect time of your life? How did you say yes and then only a few short months later, you are saying no? In this episode, we are exploring how one’s mind can change about something so major when so many people were watching. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 50: Time | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:12:58 | |
This feeling of time collapsing around a wedding makes people intensely invested and erratically emotional in surprising ways. Weddings are important in terms of chronological times that we count with years and days but it’s also important in the other sense of time known as kairos or deep time. Kairos moments are about intangible things like connection, flow, and celebration and a kairos moment is so powerful it can sustain you for years. In this episode, we talk about the concept of time and the not so subtle pressure on women to time this wedding perfectly. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 49: Love Languages | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:14:44 | |
Today we are talking about one of my favorite topics - love languages. Love languages are a framework for how to show and receive love in a relationship. It helps you understand your partner better and be able to show them love in a way they will respond to. In this episode, we discuss the 5 love languages so you have a better understanding of how to show your partner love and how you like to be shown love also. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 48: Q&A Day Of Tips | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:12:41 | |
Today I am sharing some questions that I get for the day of your wedding. You want your wedding day to go smoothly but sometimes things happen. In this episode, we are going to talk about how to stay in the right mindset, gracefully getting out of conversations, and remembering your parents. My hope is that the answers to these questions will help you feel calmer as your wedding day approaches. What you’ll learn from this episode:
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| Episode 47: Surrender | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:14:13 | |
There comes a moment when you transition from doing to being. You have to let go of trying to control every aspect of your wedding and just surrender. Let things be. You can’t control everything but you can accept everything. In this episode, I’m talking about surrender and how when you do it, you can actually enjoy your wedding. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 46: The Arrival Fallacy | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:13:47 | |
Today we are going to talk about one of the biggest issues facing brides- the arrival fallacy. The arrival fallacy is the mental and emotional illusion that when you arrive, once you get there, achieve the goal, and arrive at your wedding day, you will have lasting happiness. This is why so many brides and couples are willing to suffer through a tough wedding planning journey. In this episode, I offer 3 ways to combat the arrival fallacy so that you feel connected and understood as you head down the aisle. What you’ll learn from this episode:
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| Episode 45: The Art of Noticing | 25 May 2022 | 00:12:11 | |
This is another framework for getting into the feeling state that you want for your wedding day. It’s the art of noticing. There will be a lot to see and take in and the art of noticing will let you be intentional about what you take in, what you notice, and what you celebrate which will have you feeling better. In this episode, I share how stopping to notice your wedding is magical and fun and makes you appreciate it so much more. What you’ll learn from this episode:
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| Episode 44: Perfectionism | 18 May 2022 | 00:12:23 | |
I have noticed with brides and weddings, it really brings out this perfectionist monster. There's all of a sudden this idea that their wedding should or could possibly be perfect, and they should look perfect and act perfect and everyone else should be perfect. The whole thing just takes on a life of its own and the perfectionist, the bad part of perfectionism really comes out. I get that it feels really true that you are a perfectionist, you have a very keen eye, you have a high standard, you have a specific sense of style you are very professional, and you want everyone else to be very professional and only submit the highest standard. In this episode, we are discussing how there’s no perfect bride or wedding and why it’s impossible to leave space for the imperfect. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 43: Vibes | 11 May 2022 | 00:10:14 | |
So much of wedding talk is about wanting to create a vibe. So many brides think a lot about how to create the vibe they going for on their wedding day. And while the atmosphere (venue, decor, etc) communicates certain energy or vibe, the strongest factor in creating the wedding vibe you want is to learn how to communicate it with your own energy. In this episode, we are discussing how you can create the vibe you want for your wedding now just imagining it. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 42: I Just Want to Elope | 04 May 2022 | 00:12:57 | |
Is it bad to be knee deep in planning and just ask yourself and your fiancé “wouldn’t it make more sense to just elope?” Whether it's the complicated logistics of hotel blocks and transportation, the unhappy family members who aren’t getting their way, the ballooning expenses, or just the overwhelm of the sheer amount of decisions. Maybe it’s just that the wedding has become a bit of a monster that has taken over your entire relationship and you miss the life you had before wedding planning. In this episode, we are talking about how it’s normal and predictable to be completely over it and want to just bag it all and elope. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 161: Invitation to Mediation | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:16:34 | |
In this episode, I’m excited to dive deep into the world of meditation and share insights that have truly transformed my practice over the years. I've often hinted at its importance in previous discussions, but it’s time to dedicate a full episode to this life-enhancing practice. Meditation doesn’t demand perfection. It’s about exploration and gentleness, allowing you to arrive back at your anchor. I encourage you to set a timer, breathe, and observe whatever sensations arise, treating them with kindness. Whether your meditation practice varies from extensive, dedicated sessions to brief moments of mindfulness, the most vital aspect is its availability to you whenever you need it. If you’ve ever felt hesitant about meditation—or if your attempts have felt like failures—this episode is designed especially for you. We’ll explore practical steps to help you get started, sustain your practice, or even reignite your passion for it. What you’ll learn from this episode: Embracing the journey of mediation The power of kindness in a meditation practice Eight tips to start meditating Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out **The Bridal Prep Academy:** https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book, **Whispers to a Bride:** | |||
| Episode 41: Feel Good on the Big Day | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:11:39 | |
How can you manage your feelings on the big day? How can you make sure you feel the way you want to feel? You want to feel good. You want to enjoy it. You want to be happy. You want to be present and soak it all in. But how? It can feel like it’s the thing you have the least control over. You think that you have to wait to see what happens in order to know how you are going to feel. In this episode, I just want you to flip the paradigm a bit. Your wedding day isn’t going to tell you how to feel, you are going to tell your wedding day how your feel. What you’ll learn from this episode:
Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching | |||
| Episode 40: The Story of Your Wedding | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:08:03 | |
I want to remind you today that your wedding is a changing thing. At one point, it was a dream, a vision, or a fantasy. Then at some point, your wedding becomes a possibility. You are dating someone you can envision marrying, suddenly the possibility of your own wedding is within your reachable reality. Then if you are engaged and planning a wedding, your wedding becomes a choice, a reality, and an event. It can become a source of joy, and pain. It can be a dream, a nightmare, or both at the same time. Then as your wedding gets closer, it’s a day, an event, and a significant moment in time. Then, poof, it will be done. It will be over. It will be gone and it will morph into a memory, a photograph, a story. In this episode, I want to remind you that the story of your wedding is a changing thing. What it will mean will change over time. What you’ll learn from this episode:
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| Episode 39: What Do You Yearn For? | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:10:24 | |
When we think about weddings, we think about what we want them to be. Where we want them, what it will look like, the flowers, the music, the dress, the food, the dance floor, the guest list, and all the details. We think about Pinterest, Instagram, and Tik Tok. We think about the movies we have seen, we think about the weddings we’ve been to, and the images that have been in our minds. Yet, if we don’t ask ourselves the deeper question, our wants can feel really empty. They can fail to deliver on the happiness that they seemed to promise. In this episode, I want you to ask yourself a million times what do I want and let yourself go nuts. What you’ll learn from this episode:
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