The Lessons I've Learned
Hey girl, I’m Maddy (from @livingnsunshine on Instagram), and welcome to The Lessons I've Learned podcast! Every two weeks you can tune into a brand new episode about a different lesson I've learned so far in my life--and trust me, I've learned A LOT! My hope for this show is to make space for you to learn from me so that when you learn the same lesson I have, you feel less alone. Grab a drink and get cozy and let's listen to the lesson I've learned.
Episodes
177 episodes
Ep. 3: The Lesson I Learned About SETTING GOALS
I’ve been a girl who sets goals for a looooooooong long time now and many times before, I’ve shared with you the ins and outs of setting goals, working towards them, and how to make sure they’re aligned with your bigger vision for your life. In...
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Episode 3
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10:03
Ep. 2: The Lesson I Learned About TRYING NEW THINGS
In my 29 years of life, I have done A LOT of different things–including things you might not even know about. And the biggest question I always get is “how are you brave enough to always just do new things?!”. This is something I’ve talked abou...
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Episode 2
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Ep. 1: The Lesson I Learned About STARTING OVER
The Living in Sunshine Podcast has gotten a refresh ✨ Welcome to the new, The Lesson I Learned Podcast (formally known as The Living in Sunshine Podcast) hosted by Maddy Fry. In the newest rendition of the show, we are going to be sitting down ...
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Episode 1
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171: [STORYTIME] My 2025 Vision!
Happy almost 2025! I cannot believe this is the final episode of the Living in Sunshine podcast for 2024. This year has flown by and dragged on all at the same time and I am personally so ready for a new year and a fresh start. In today’s brand...
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Episode 171
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19:23
170: [STORYTIME] 2024 Roundup and Wrap Up: The good the bad and the U-G-L-Y
Can you believe that we are already in December?! I cannot believe how wild it is to think that 2024 is almost over. In today’s new episode I do some open reflection on all the things that went down this year to hopefully encourage you to do th...
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Episode 170
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28:57
169: [EDUCATION] The FLOW State and Why It's Important
Have you ever heard of “the flow state”? Whether you have or have not, the flow state is an amazing state of mind that you can trigger intentionally to heighten your productivity, creativity and focus. The flow state is when you’re so absorb...
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Episode 169
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17:59
168: [TIPS&TRICKS] How to practice gratitude in less than 5 minutes
You wanna know the number one BIGGEST THING that I truly believe changed the game for me? It’s gratitude and a daily practice of gratitude. After years of practicing gratitude, I wanted to share with you how I do so in less than five minutes an...
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Episode 168
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19:35
167: [EDUCATION] 5 Things That are Truly Spooky to Think About As a Woman in 2024
Content warnings for this episode: I am talking about some topics that can be seen as politically charged. While that is not the point of this episode, it is something to keep in mind. I personally identify with liberal views and values so if y...
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Episode 167
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19:56
166: [STORYTIME] 3 Things I’ve Done in 2024 That Me a Year Ago Would Pass Out About
I want you to stop for a second and think about where you are right now and just really start to think about all the things you’re doing now that you, a year ago, would freak out about. I got caught in this line of thinking recently and thought...
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Episode 166
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20:37
165: [STORYTIME] 4 things I'm Really Bad at that I’m Okay Being Bad At
This is a public service announcement that literally no one in the world is the best at everything all the time. And if that doesn’t feel true to you, I am pulling the curtain back on some things that I’m really bad at (that I’m also okay being...
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Episode 165
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EPISODE 164: [STORYTIME] The Power of Words and How Everyone Perceives Them Differently
How often do you think about the power of your words? Maybe not that often even if we are told that words hold so much power, because they do. In today’s new episode, I share with you a little realization and reflection I had recently about ...
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Episode 164
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13:25
163: [TIPS&TRICKS] How to Share Your Values and Beliefs with New Friends
As an almost 30-year-old, I am really working to make more friends and make NEW friends IRL. The last two-ish years of living in Charleston, I’ve met a lot of amazing people and have gained a few friendships that mean so, so much to me. But, wh...
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Episode 163
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18:00
162: [STORYTIME] A Mid-Year Mental Health + Therapy Update!
It’s that time of year again where I give you a big ol’ update on my mental health & mental healing journey. Some content warnings for this episode include therapy, mental health, medications, and anxiety. I hope that by listeni...
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Episode 162
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21:04
161: [TIPS&TRICKS] 3 Things to Do to Get Better SLEEP! (& Why It’s Important!)
Our sleep routines and habits are SO important for our overall health and wellbeing yet so many of us struggle with it. As someone who used to deal with nightmares, waking up in the middle of the night, and not getting enough sleep, I know what...
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Episode 161
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21:58
160: [Education] The Power of the Pivot & Being Okay With Changing Your Mind
If you have followed me for long enough, YOU KNOW how often I have changed my mind, done new things, and pivoted in who I am as a person. My 20’s have been a constant trial and error in finding what I love. Sometimes, it can feel really unsettl...
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Episode 160
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159: [Hype Girl Chat] Do This One Thing to Make your Dreams Come True in 2024
I am coming in hot with a fresh reminder of something you’ve heard me say before but I just feel like you need to hear it again. This episode is for the dreamers who know they have something on their heart and they want to make happen by the en...
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Episode 159
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9:25
158: [Storytime] Things That Are on My Mind As I get Closer to 30
I turned 29 in April and there are a few things that I continue to circle back to in my brain when it comes to getting closer to turning 30. Now, I know that turning 30 isn’t a huge thing for most people, but to me, it feels like a big mileston...
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Episode 158
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25:28
157: [INTERVIEW] Harnessing Your Healing Journey to Connect With Others in a Joyful Way with Lex Banach
CONTENT WARNING:Please keep in mind that during today’s episode, subjects such as childhood trauma, addiction, toxic familial relationships, and healing in therapy are discussed. If these subjects are sensitive to you, consider...
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Episode 157
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50:23
156: How I Am Taking a Step Back, While Still Working Towards My Goals
Over the last several months, life has been running wild and after the grind of it all, I am bridging on the cusp of burnout. BUT, because I’ve done the internal work to recognize that I am burning out, I am doing intentional work to make su...
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Episode 156
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17:46
155: [INTERVIEW] How Can You Start to Live in Alignment & Live a Life of Joy with Emily Keisler
If you have been struggling to determine what ‘living in alignment’ even means OR how to live in alignment, today’s new episode is for you. I have Emily Keisler on to talk with us about what aligned living and aligned action looks like and w...
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Episode 155
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154: [STORYTIME] An Open and Honest Conversation about Where I’ve Been (& Where I’m Going From Here)
Ya girl is roasted toasted BURNT OUT and there are very good reasons as to why. In today’s new episode, I am pulling the curtains back and sharing what’s been happening behind the scenes in my personal life and why I’ve been less than presen...
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Episode 154
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153: [HYPE GIRL CHAT] It’s An Automatic NO If You Never Ask in The First Place
Do you currently have something on your heart that you know you want more than *anything* but it requires you to ask someone else to support you in order to make it happen and just even asking the question makes your stomach uneasy? Well fri...
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Episode 153
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13:23
152: [INTERVIEW] How My Husband and I Have Hard Conversations When We Both Struggle With Communicating Our Feelings
Guess who’s back…back again! The cute blonde boy, aka Lucas my husband, is back on the show today and in today’s chat we are sharing about how we communicate. He and I are two very different people and two different types of communicators, a...
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Episode 152
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34:41
151: [INTERVIEW] How Plants Can Teach Us All The Life Lessons We Need to Know w/ Maria Failla
Whether you are aware of it or not, you are so deeply connected to the natural world around you and can pull joy from it each and every day. In today’s new episode, I had the pleasure to sit down with Maria Failla, planty-podcaster and joyfu...
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Episode 151
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50:12
150: [STORYTIME] 9 Things I’ve Done in My 29 Years That I’m Proud Of!
Audio disclaimer: My mic was not the source of choice for today’s episode which means the audio is slightly lower quality than normal! So sorry for this hiccup - we will be back with solid audio next month! Happy birthday ...
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Episode 150
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