Do you ever feel like you’re not being true to yourself, or that you’re moving through each day like a disillusioned zombie? It’s easy to lose the joie de vivre as we face stresses and struggles in everyday life, but it doesn’t have to be this way. We spoke with an intuitive healer and teach named Lana McAra about how …
How to Move Toward a Better Life After Trauma
For people who have experienced trauma, it can be very difficult to move forward from it. Alison Donaghey faced this firsthand when she was sexually assaulted as a teenager. But over time, she found a way to overcome what happened to her. In our new podcast, Alison shares her method for a better life after trauma. Listen to our podcast …
Express Your Inner Creativity (Even if You’re Bad at Art!)
Taking time to be creative can do wonders for your mental health and overall satisfaction. Engaging in creative activities – visual, musical, or dance – can reduce stress and can even improve your physical health. Some of you might think that, despite all the benefits of creativity, it’s not for you. Many of us have that “artistic” friend, and that …
How to Overcome Trauma and Improve in Love and Life
Most of us have faced some traumas in our life, and these can manifest in our relationships, affecting who we partner with and how the relationship works out. In our new interview, we spoke with Riana Milne about how you can identify and overcome traumas and improve in love and life. Riana is a licensed mental health counselor, certified mindfulness …
How to Deal When You Don’t Appreciate That Fragrance
“I have allergies to perfume and other fragrances. How can I navigate this scented world and escape the fragrance?” – Connie from Federicton, New Brunswick Answer: For those of us with allergies, many scents can trigger a reaction: perfume, incense, and candles, to name a few. We live in a very social world and it is difficult to carry a …
Fatherly Advice: Dad Always Offers the Best Help!
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to shine the light on the dads in our lives. For all the hilarious dad jokes that we know so well, our fathers also offer us kernels of wisdom that we should take to heart. What has your dad said that rocked your world? How has his simple advice impacted …
What is it Like to be an Immigrant in America Today?
America is a nation of immigrants, and we welcome people from all over the world. But the last several years have been especially turbulent for our immigrants. What is it like to be an immigrant here today? We spoke with Irina VanPatten, originally from Moldova, about her own experiences and her new book on this subject. Her recently published book, …
How Do I Build a Social Life Beyond Work?
I am struggling to find a social life outside of work, especially with the social distancing going on. Where do I start? – Allysen in Chapel Hill, SC Answer: Now more than ever, we need to come together and re-frame how we interact. Social distancing is here to stay for a while, so staying social and connected requires creative thinking, …
What is Emotional Eating and How Can You Overcome It?
Many of us struggle with our weight, sometimes leading to lower confidence or insecurity about our appearance. Why is it so hard to maintain a specific weight? For many, it comes down to emotional eating. We spoke with Renée Jones about this and how she has developed a method that tackles that fundamental issue. After 40 years of trying various …
Top 10 Tips to Gain Effective Time Management Skills
How good are you at managing your time? If you’re like most of us, you’re probably always running just a little behind, feeling overwhelmed by the length of your to-do list, and wishing you could gain control of your life. Trust us, we’ve been there ourselves. And there’s no shame in admitting that you struggle with time management. But also …
How Colorful Fabric Masks Guarantee Practical Help
“Hey Lynn, I’ve seen in your recent post, and in the newsletters, that you have been coping with the COVID-19 pandemic by making masks. Would you share how this is helping with the associated stress? And maybe some tips on how to make the masks?” – Izzy in Milpitas, California Answer: Doing something constructive and taking action always improves my …
Motherly Advice: The Best Lessons Mom Ever Taught Us
Mother’s Day is almost here, and why not celebrate the holiday by reflecting on how your mom has shaped you? You know what they say: “Mother knows best.” Generally speaking, that’s true! What advice has your mommy shared with you over the years? What motherly advice made a difference in your life? Here at Petite2Queen, we love our moms! Here …
How to Get Unstuck in Life and Find Success and Happiness
Many people reach a point in their lives where they feel stuck. We’ve all been there: feeling trapped and like we can’t see a path forward. But you can move past this. Following a recent podcast about overcoming addiction, Dr. Cali Estes returns for our latest conversation, this time about how to get unstuck and move forward to find happiness …
3 Sure-Fire Ways to Reduce Stress
“I’m feeling incredibly stressed right now. I am afraid of me or my family getting or spreading COVID-19. I’m following all the guidelines to stay healthy and keep others safe, but what can I do to reduce stress and anxiety?” – Hayley, Lake Charles, Louisiana Answer: Truth be told, many of us have seen our stress and anxiety mount over …
Missed Milestones In Life? Why Worry?
We all have goals and plans for ourselves. For many of us, those can be pretty specific, with anticipated people, places, jobs, and years thrown into the mix. I myself had numerous goals and milestones I expected to reach at certain points in my life. But, like so many others, I was often left shocked and even disappointed when my …
How to Recover From Addiction and Get Your Life Back
So many people suffer from an addiction, or have a loved one who does. And yet, despite the numerous people facing addiction, it’s not something people always feel comfortable talking about or know how to discuss. Moreover, it can be incredibly difficult to overcome, and when treatments and attempts at quitting don’t work, what do you do? We spoke with …
Dog Doesn’t Stop Barking and My Frustration is Growing
My mother has the most obnoxious barking dog. The dog barks nonstop at a high pitch. It’s impossible to have a conversation with her in person or on the phone. I know she loves the dog, but what can I do? I want to have my mom talks back! – Leesa in Bar Harbor, Maine Answer: Throughout our lives we …
Do Something About It: How to Conquer Life’s Curveballs
We all know life can be hectic – it’s often sleep, eat, work, with some attempts at getting your other chores to fit into the schedule. Our lives are generally organized in terms of our budget, time schedule, and tasks, and those plans can be tight and unyielding. That’s why when something goes awry, it can leave us feeling panicked …
How to Attain the Life You Desire, Because It’s Real and Waiting
We all have desires, but turning our dreams into reality can be tricky. It’s something nearly all of us have faced, and something our guest, Piper Lauri Salogga, has worked to understand. In our latest podcast, we learn how the life you desire is real and waiting… and how you can finally get there. Piper is the founder of Beauty …
Is There Ever Enough Time in a Day?
I’m having a hard time managing all the things I want and need to do every day. How can I juggle a full-time job, keeping my home clean, regular exercise, making myself some healthy meals, and the hobbies I’m passionate about, all while maintaining relationships with my friends? There just doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day! – …