In this episode, SallyAnn Gray and her dear friend Emily examine the concept of Direct Primary Care (DPC) versus the traditional healthcare system. They discuss the advantages of DPC, focusing on quality, preventative care, and direct access to doctors, alongside candid personal experiences that highlight frustrations with conventional healthcare practices. The episode explores the issues of misdiagnoses, lack of personalized care, and systemic problems within traditional healthcare systems, proposing DPC as a more compassionate and individualized alternative. The conversation also touches on the friends' personal lives and ends with a heartfelt reflection on the importance of finding joy amid life's challenges.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:33 Meet Emily: A Familiar Voice

00:53 What is Direct Primary Care?

01:04 About the Podcast

05:35 Direct Primary Care Explained

14:58 Personal Experiences with Traditional Healthcare

20:38 Switching to Direct Primary Care

31:39 Finding the Right Doctor

35:39 The Hassle of Traditional Healthcare

37:11 Frustrations with Misdiagnoses

40:54 The Broken Healthcare System

42:36 The Benefits of Direct Primary Care

50:51 Story Time: The Water Bottle Incident

55:40 Joy Share: Finding Positivity in Tough Times

01:02:47 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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In this episode, SallyAnn and her friend Miranda dive into the topic of relationship conflicts, focusing on arguments with significant others and survival tips for cohabitation. Both women share stories from the trenches, discussing factors such as chores, money, and the importance of scheduling alone time to maintain healthy relationships. They explore what it means to fight fair, communicate effectively, and find balance amidst the chaos of everyday life.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome

01:35 Meet Miranda: Life on the Road

02:25 Vermont Adventures and Reflections

04:07 Kansas City Memories

06:10 Stand-Up Comedy Birthday Bash

07:33 State of the Union: Relationship Dynamics

12:26 Navigating Conflict and Fighting Styles

30:33 Navigating Emotions and Articulation

31:13 Understanding Triggers and Personal Growth

33:24 Importance of Time Alone and Space

40:07 Biggest Fights

43:16 Chores and Gender Norms

51:56 Best and Worst Relationship Advice

55:54 Joyful Moments and Closing Thoughts

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Join your Gal Pal Sal (SallyAnn Gray) and her friend Chelsea for a candid discussion about people pleasing. The duo shares personal stories and insights about their experiences as people-pleasers, the impact on their lives, and how they've managed to set boundaries. They also dive into the challenges of saying no, self-help book disappointments, and the joy of discovering self-acceptance.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

01:39 Meet Chelsea: Background and Career

02:07 Fashion and Friendship: How We Met

06:14 Understanding People Pleasing

13:13 Childhood Influences on People Pleasing

17:16 The Struggle with People Pleasing

22:04 Self-Help Books: Do They Really Help?

28:36 Impact of People Pleasing on Life

33:39 Confronting a Friend

35:39 The Art of Saying No

37:42 Friendship Dynamics

39:40 The Power of Downtime

46:04 Solo Retreats and FOMO

48:07 Setting Boundaries

49:08 The Joy of Self-Acceptance

52:25 Learning to Say No

55:57 Joy Shares and Wrap-Up

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In this episode, SallyAnn has a deeply personal conversation with her closest confidante - herself! - sharing her relationship with alcohol and its profound impact on her life. Listen in as she candidly reveals the pivotal moments that led her to significantly reduce her alcohol intake, backed by compelling data, realistic strategies, and the transformative effect it had on her mental health.

Resources/Data:

CBC: "Canada gets new guidelines to recognize and treat high-risk drinking" - link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/alcohol-high-risk-1.6996304

Nation Library of Medicine: "Alcohol Use Among Depressed Patients: The Need for Assessment and Intervention" - link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2874911/

World Health Organization: "No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health" - link: https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health

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In this episode, girlfriends SallyAnn and Julie discuss their experiences living with anxiety, including how it has manifested in their lives, navigating panic attacks, and learning what works for them to regulate their nervous system during times of stress.

Resources:

Article: “Panic attack or anxiety attack? Here’s how to tell” - https://www.ems1.com/airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/

About 4 7 8 breathing - https://health.clevelandclinic.org/4-7-8-breathing

Info about Freespira - https://freespira.com/

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Friends SallyAnn and Barb share what they are currently grieving, how loss changes us, and the gifts of grief.

Resources:

Tammy Faulds, Grief Coach

Book: How to Be Sad: Everything I've Learned About Getting Happier by Being Sad, by Helen Russell

Playlist: “singing is good for you!”, made by SallyAnn

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Friends SallyAnn and Jessica discuss quitting bad bosses and leaving corporate America, plus healing from burnout, overachieving, and overscheduling.

Don't Underestimate Me, Larry meme

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