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True Rules Podcast
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True Rules is a podcast curated to support the ‘not so perfect’ woman and mom. In a world that attempts to dictate how we’re supposed to look, live, feel, parent, dress, and thrive, best friends and hosts Michelle Lorquet and Briana Thompson want to inspire you to live in your own Truth, by your own Rules! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @TrueRules
Location:
United States
Description:
True Rules is a podcast curated to support the ‘not so perfect’ woman and mom. In a world that attempts to dictate how we’re supposed to look, live, feel, parent, dress, and thrive, best friends and hosts Michelle Lorquet and Briana Thompson want to inspire you to live in your own Truth, by your own Rules! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @TrueRules
Language:
English
Episodes
Thanksgiving was #LIT, literally
11/29/2022
From making their own holiday traditions to pooping (not standing) on couches. The last couple of weeks have been hectic, but this week the girls finally catch up and chat about their feisty 2 year olds and their different approaches to ambition in motherhood.
Duration:00:35:07
Motherhood Changes You #thatsfacts
11/3/2022
A shift happens when you become a parent. It makes you different. If it is for better or for worse is only up to you to decide... In this episode, per usual, we discuss so many things, from drinking 4Lokos to managing the personalities of toddlers... we're figuring it out day by day.
Duration:00:00:04
Girl Talk is Good for the Soul
10/18/2022
As we jump back into our girl chat for the not-so-perfect women and moms, everything is on the table. From holiday planning to the children maturing to bettering ourselves, catch up with us.
Duration:01:08:58
Who Made Gentle Parenting Hot?!
10/4/2022
It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you... but here we are back with a new season! Michelle and Bri jump into this episode with updates on raising strong-minded toddlers, figuring out parenting in real-time, and getting to the root of the gentle parenting trend.
Duration:01:01:15
TRIGGER WARNING! Loss, Love, & Borrowed Time: A Conversation with Bri's Mom, Janina Ramos
12/7/2021
TRIGGER WARNING: Before you listen to this episode, please note that we discuss loss. We want to be considerate, share, and support all motherhood journies, but also want you to be considerate of your mental capacity. In this episode, Bri and Michelle chat with Janina Ramos, Bri's mom, and delve into her introduction to motherhood, how it has shaped her perspective on parenting. We'll continue her story next week.
Duration:00:57:52
What's Worse?! Feeding or Changing Diapers
11/23/2021
As the kids get older Bri and Michelle discuss the innate parts of their personalities and how we navigate tantrums, coming up with options that they'll actually eat, and continuing to go through postpartum.
Duration:00:29:46
Never Underestimate the Power of Help: Ask & Accept It
11/16/2021
For the first time, both kids are sick, and they've passed their illness onto the rest of the family. When you feel sick, you realize how helpful it is to have people you trust around to help take care of the children. Bri and Michelle have different levels of help, but both women can admit -- it is truly a gift to have when raising a family.
Duration:00:34:49
So Many Layers but is Condola or Lawrence the Blame?!
11/9/2021
This is the first time we've brought TV into our chat, but episode 3 of Insecure presented so many emotions for us as women that we had to bring our conversation out of our texts and actually chat through it on this week's episode. There are so many layers and complexities to relationships and deciding to have a child -- there is no right or wrong, but here we chat through our POV.
Duration:00:39:36
Day Care, High Chairs, Birthday Parties: We're Real Ass Moms
11/2/2021
Bri and Michelle catch up on the happenings of motherhood from going through daycare selection, planning birthday parties, and all of the ends and outs of navigating motherhood as best friends.
Duration:00:31:16
Let's talk about sex baby... but also a bunch of other stuff
10/26/2021
After so many requests to talk about sex, we wanted to get into the changes that can happen once you have children, the pressures of societal norms, feeling confident & secure, and getting back to being the best version of you. Life is a journey, and we're just sharing the real tea on our approach and opinions as we navigate our experience in real-time.
Duration:00:46:44
You're not alone... We hope we're not either!
10/19/2021
Michelle and Bri speak about the many unspoken changes and adjustments that come with motherhood. There are tons of internal and external pressures but ultimately we want you to know that all of your feelings are valid. It's ok to feel tired, overwhelmed, and appreciative all at the same time! You are not alone in your feelings, we hope you can relate to us too!
Duration:00:51:45
Ya'll these kids are growing up: WTF?!
10/12/2021
Chatting through the kids getting older. It's insane to know the kids are turning one, going to school, eating food, being little humans. How did we get here?!
Duration:00:45:15
Guess Who's Bizzack: A Recap!
10/5/2021
After taking a six-month hiatus to manage our children, our families, our social lives, and everything else... we're finally back to bring ya'll into our motherhood journey as first-time moms managing it all.
Duration:00:50:07
Hot Mom Summer Loading
3/30/2021
Typical Tuesday with two best friends spilling the tea. We discuss an array of topics from getting the kids on a sleep schedule, the COVID vaccine, to our thoughts on having more children and having a hot mom summer!
Duration:01:05:22
Get Out of My Bed... Co-Sleeping + Work + Life
3/23/2021
If you just need a little girl talk in your life, this episode is for you! In casual convo we chat about everything from poop on the comforter to managing work, to the milestones of the kids. Come on into our world!!
Duration:00:55:49
Notes from a seasoned Mom... RELAX!
3/16/2021
We invited our friend Jourdan (mom of two) to discuss motherhood and how it's impacted her world as a wife and a woman. We get candid about keeping your relationship priority, and staying true to who you are as a woman, without the man or the kids. Her last bit of advice, relax!! Be sure to check out Jourdan's clothing line, www.solepurposethreads.com
Duration:01:04:22
Criticism & Colorism Start in the Home
3/9/2021
After hearing what Meghan Markle experienced we wanted to explore how colorism and self-critique has shown up and impacted us in our own lives.
Duration:01:01:42
Postpartum... 6 Weeks Wasn't Enough
3/2/2021
Bri and Michelle discuss their journey through postpartum to this point. It's not all smiling faces and pretty pictures, it's hard mentally, physically, emotionally, but we are pushing through. We never want to paint the picture as easier or harder than it has to be... it just is what it is.
Duration:00:57:19
Parenthood is A Partnership: Meet the Husbands Part 2
2/23/2021
Briana and Michelle's husbands join the friends on this episode to share their perspectives on life and parenting to this point. The fathers discuss their approach to parenting, how they believe they can best support their wives, and what their journey has been like.
Duration:00:44:53
Parenthood is A Partnership: Meet the Husbands Part 1
2/16/2021
Briana and Michelle's husbands join the friends on this episode to share their perspectives on life and parenting to this point. The fathers discuss their approach to parenting, how they believe they can best support their wives, and what their journey has been like.
Duration:01:00:07