#77 The Late 90s Were All that and a Bag of Chips

As a parent you've probably experienced the judging eyes of others at the playground, in the grocery store and while out to dinner. It makes you feel terrible. So why do we do it? In today's episode we explore how to turn our tendency to judge into compassion and empathy for other parents. Parenting is hard enough, then add the complexity of making your kids "well rounded". Whatever. Fortunately, we have Kristin Schmoke Parenting Coach here to help. Find her at https://www.kristinschmokecoaching.com, join The Parenting Village on Facebook or better yet, join https://thevillageforparents.my.canva.site/ Parenting with Heart is a 2 Monicas Podcast Production http://www.2monicaspodcast.com

The podcast is growing and so is our production company. It's time to give the podcast a little upgraded name: NOTHING SERIOUS. We're still 2 Monicas & a Microphone and right now we're very excited to give you a sneak peak into Season 3. Look for new episodes to drop Spring 2023. In the meantime, follow us on Instagram @2monicaspodcast for all your history, culture, and curiosities entertainment. If you'd like to join our Patreon, or sign up for emails, please sign up at the link in bio on Instagram.

Planning a vacation can be stressful. Where to go? What to do? Do you fly from here or from there? And what happens if there is a hiccup in the plan? Let Kris Porter with Travelmation take on all of that stress so you can live your best vacation life. She's planned group trips, crazy expensive trips, gotten clients out of crazy situation and more. This episode breaks down how using a Travel Concierge is the only way to go when it comes down to planning your next trip. We recorded on location from The Grand at Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico. You can find full show notes and resources at www.2monicaspodcast.com 2 Monicas & A Microphone is a Nothing Serious Productions podcast. Follow us on all social media @2monicaspodcast Text "listen" to (567) 245-1887? for episode alerts. Series Sponsor: Kris Boes, Travel Agent @travelwithgraceandjoy Legacy Sponsors for Season Two: www.kristinschmokecoaching.com www.skinbyamethyst.com Kris Boes, Travel Agent @travelwithgraceandjoy Legacy Sponsors for Season Two: www.kristinschmokecoaching.com www.skinbyamethyst.com Kris Porter, Travel Concierge (@travelwithgraceandjoy)

In the new year, everyone thinks of ways to improve themselves, their families. Whether it's the gym, or healthier eating, Juice Plus can be a welcomed addition to your new year goals. This bonus Spotlight features Stacy Woody, she talks the benefits of Juice Plus. We bond over being Air Force wives and the acronyms we can't be bothered to remember. Connect with Stacy and get your whole family on a path to health in 2023 with Juice plus. https://sw87171.juiceplus.com/us/en @nutritionmovesmountains on IG https://www.facebook.com/groups/1090908101388242/?ref=share_group_link You can find full show notes and resources at www.2monicaspodcast.com 2 Monicas & A Microphone is a Nothing Serious Productions podcast. Follow us on all social media @2monicaspodcast Text "listen" to (567) 245-1887? for episode alerts. Series Sponsor: Kris Boes, Travel Agent @travelwithgraceandjoy Legacy Sponsors for Season Two: www.kristinschmokecoaching.com www.skinbyamethyst.com Kris Boes, Travel Agent @travelwithgraceandjoy Legacy Sponsors for Season Two: www.kristinschmokecoaching.com www.skinbyamethyst.com Kris Porter, Travel Concierge (@travelwithgraceandjoy)

Do you know the man named Ponzi? How about the men who sold the Brooklyn Bridge? And the man who sold the island that never existed or what we now called Honduras? Theranos? We cover these cons and more in this episode. Our second season ends with a light hearted take on True Crime, if you can call the Biggest Cons in the world light. You can find full show notes and resources at www.2monicaspodcast.com 2 Monicas & A Microphone is a Nothing Serious Productions podcast. Follow us on all social media @2monicaspodcast Text "listen" to (567) 245-1887? for episode alerts. Series Sponsor: Kris Boes, Travel Agent @travelwithgraceandjoy Legacy Sponsors for Season Two: www.kristinschmokecoaching.com www.skinbyamethyst.com Kris Boes, Travel Agent @travelwithgraceandjoy Legacy Sponsors for Season Two: www.kristinschmokecoaching.com www.skinbyamethyst.com Kris Porter, Travel Concierge (@travelwithgraceandjoy)

We don't hear as much about ladies when it comes to serial murder crimes. In the battle of the sexes, the men are taking the cake on this one. However, there is a method of murder that women tend to gravitate towards more than men. POISON! In today's episode, you'll discover that women poisoners generally kill their family members for money (one said it was for "love") while others are just purely evil and will attack the most vulnerable in the population solely for money. You can find full show notes and resources at www.2monicaspodcast.com 2 Monicas & A Microphone is a Nothing Serious Productions podcast. Follow us on all social media @2monicaspodcast Text "listen" to (567) 245-1887? for episode alerts. Series Sponsor: Kris Boes, Travel Agent @travelwithgraceandjoy Legacy Sponsors for Season Two: www.kristinschmokecoaching.com www.skinbyamethyst.com Kris Boes, Travel Agent @travelwithgraceandjoy Legacy Sponsors for Season Two: www.kristinschmokecoaching.com www.skinbyamethyst.com Kris Porter, Travel Concierge (@travelwithgraceandjoy)

Today's episode is a dive into the realm of serial killers. Do you know when the height of US serial killers was? How about how many are active in the world? Which ones are still alive? And the creepiest of all, the ones who are still out there. Get ready for chills and thrills in this dark episode exploring the answers to all of those questions and more. You can find full show notes and resources at www.2monicaspodcast.com 2 Monicas & A Microphone is a Nothing Serious Productions podcast. Follow us on all social media @2monicaspodcast Text "listen" to (567) 245-1887? for episode alerts. Series Sponsor: Kris Boes, Travel Agent @travelwithgraceandjoy Legacy Sponsors for Season Two: www.kristinschmokecoaching.com www.skinbyamethyst.com Kris Boes, Travel Agent @travelwithgraceandjoy Legacy Sponsors for Season Two: www.kristinschmokecoaching.com www.skinbyamethyst.com Kris Porter, Travel Concierge (@travelwithgraceandjoy)

How many urban legends are based on a true story? Should you really be scared of white van? What about escaped patients from an asylum? A man dressed in a bunny costume with a hatchet terrorizing young lovers? Or what about the man hiding in the medicine cabinet of your apartment? These can't be real? Can they? Listen to this episode to find out which ones are fact and which ones are fiction. You can find full show notes and resources at www.2monicaspodcast.com 2 Monicas & A Microphone is a Nothing Serious Productions podcast. Follow us on all social media @2monicaspodcast Text "listen" to (567) 245-1887? for episode alerts. Series Sponsor: Kris Boes, Travel Agent @travelwithgraceandjoy Legacy Sponsors for Season Two: www.kristinschmokecoaching.com www.skinbyamethyst.com Kris Boes, Travel Agent @travelwithgraceandjoy Legacy Sponsors for Season Two: www.kristinschmokecoaching.com www.skinbyamethyst.com Kris Porter, Travel Concierge (@travelwithgraceandjoy)

The world is expansive, culture is interesting and in this episode we explore the many ways to honor our loved ones who have passed.

While we make look at asylums today as barbaric, they were actually a much better option for people deemed to be "lunatics" (how aful) at least in their inception. Before this time people's families would lock them in basements, chain them to walls, and deprive them of basic humanity. Unfortunately, due to lack of funding and overcrowding and some just plain awful practices from doctors at the time, many of the patients at asylums suffered the same types of atrocities and sometimes even worse ones. In this episode we explore the real-life horrors that happened in these grandiose institutions, tell a few haunting stories and give you a list of movies to watch if you want to be further creeped out.