I have faced burnout several times in my life and I just can’t seem to stop myself. However, I think I’m brave enough to say that I’m finally done with that part of my life. My latest pursuit is finding fun without attaching monetary gain or external expectations to any of it. How can we go after the calling on our hearts without making it work?What can we do to set RULES around having fun? Seriously, it’s a lot less lame than it sounds, I promise.Lastly, and kind of most importantly…how can we know what is REALLY fun and what isn’t — because I think we get this wrong way too often.Subscribe on Substack: Get full access to Basic B*tch Seeks Enlightenment at reneebenes.substack.com/subscribe
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The Best Thing My Dad Did For Me Was Die
Having a parent who struggles with an addiction is a challenge in and of itself. Losing that parent is a whole other kind of challenge. Finding a way to learn valuable lessons in order to shape my life in a better direction than my parent’s? Well, that really seemed like the only option. At the end of the day, while it might not be a popular opinion, my dad’s death shaped my life more than anything he ever said or did while he was alive. Whether you’ve lost a parent or not, I encourage you to tune in because you just might start looking at life, and hardships a little differently after this.Join the Basic B* CommunityAll the links Get full access to Basic B*tch Seeks Enlightenment at reneebenes.substack.com/subscribe
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5 Minute Curiosity & What Nourishment Really Means with Ashley Strong Smith
Have you ever considered what this world would look like if we all truly did exactly what we wanted? Even for just five minutes per day. During this interview with Ashley Strong Smith, she and I sit down and chat like two friends about what growth can really look like. Ashley shares her thoughts on cultivating a peaceful work environment, living with intention and allowing ourselves to do more of what feels good for us.Join the Basic B* CommunityConnect with Ashley on Insta : https://www.instagram.com/ashleystrongsmith_/ Heart Centered Foundations Workbook: https://round-scene-279.myflodesk.com/ni0kpum7w2 Get full access to Basic B*tch Seeks Enlightenment at reneebenes.substack.com/subscribe
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Ep. 133: Basic B*tch Seeks Enlightenment Take One
I've spent the last seven years talking about minimalism, and decluttering my life, but the reality is, it has been so much more than that. Before I decided to downsize my stuff, I first decided I needed to find myself. Sure, I was a shopaholic with a monthly shoe membership subscription, but I knew there was so much more to me than that. After spending almost three decades trying to be who I thought everyone else wanted me to be, I set out on a mission to find out who I really was. This podcast, is my diary - on a decade delay.Join the Basic B* CommunityAll the links Get full access to Basic B*tch Seeks Enlightenment at reneebenes.substack.com/subscribe
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Ep 132: Creating Experiences in Life's Little Moments with Palak Dave
Have you ever really sat down to enjoy a cup of coffee? Do you ever put your camera away just to take in the moment around you rather than capturing the perfect snapshot? How about buying a boring cake just so you can decorate it at home for fun. All of these slow living, personal touch ideas and more are the topic of conversation during this interview with Palak Dave, the founder of Embria and author of Beautiful Everydays. Get full access to Basic B*tch Seeks Enlightenment at reneebenes.substack.com/subscribe
How did a people pleasing, shopaholic, mom completely change the trajectory of her life and finally start living on her own terms? Well, here's where you find out!
The Basic B*tch Seeks Enlightenment podcast is dedicated to all things self development and spiritual growth for women who still want to feel...normal. You don't have to mediate at 5am, or renounce all possessions in order to find more purpose, passion, and joy in life. Join me as I share the life lessons and AHA moments that helped me transform into the person I was always meant to be. Plus, listen in on soul healing, inspiring interviews with people from all walks of life. reneebenes.substack.com