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Put it in a bubble
Put it in a Bubble is more than a podcast, it’s a reminder that you don’t have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. Each week, host Marilyn Barker shares stories, practical tools, and mindful strategies to help you release stress, reset your mind, and create space for what truly matters. Life today is noisy and overwhelming. Between work deadlines, family responsibilities, and the endless scroll of news and social media, it can feel impossible to find Focus. That’s where the…
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Why We Can't Shut Our Minds Off at Night...And What to Do
Have you ever laid down to sleep and your brain just would not stop? You are exhausted. Your body is tired. But the moment your head hits the pillow every…
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Season Four Wrap Up
We made it to the end of Season 4. And what a season it has been. In this final episode Marilyn looks back at everything we covered together, from mental loops…
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Stop Waiting to Feel Ready
Have you been sitting on something, a dream, a decision, a conversation, waiting for the moment when you finally feel ready to take the leap? In this episode…
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When You Feel Invisible
Have you ever felt completely unseen even when you were surrounded by people? Not lonely in the traditional sense but invisible in a deeper way, like your…
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When Everything Feels Uncertain
Have you ever been in a season where nothing felt solid? Where every decision felt like a guess and no matter how hard you tried things just would not fall…
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You Are Further Along Than You Think
Have you ever felt like you were behind, like you should be further along by now, only to look back later and realize just how much you had actually grown? In…
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Asking For Help Without Feeling Like a Burden
How many times have we needed help and stayed quiet instead because asking felt like too much? In this episode Marilyn gets honest about why so many of us…
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When You Do Not Recognize Yourself Anymore
Have you ever looked up in the middle of your everyday life and felt like a stranger to yourself? Not because of one dramatic moment but because of a slow…
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Saying No Is Not Mean
How many times have we said yes when every part of us was screaming no? Not because we wanted to but because saying no felt mean, selfish, or just too hard. In…
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When You Are Tired of Your Own Thoughts
Have you ever felt exhausted not by what is happening around you but by what is happening inside your own head? Those thoughts that just keep running no matter…
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When We Lose Someone We Love
Losing someone we love is one of the hardest things we will ever go through. And yet so often we find ourselves surrounded by well-meaning words that though…
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One Small Shift
Have you ever felt like real change was out of reach because you did not know where to start or everything just felt too overwhelming to tackle? In this…
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The Weight Nobody Sees
Have you ever felt exhausted in a way that you just cannot explain? Like you are holding everything together on the outside but quietly falling apart on the…
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You Know Better. So Why Is It Still Hard?
Have you ever had a gut feeling about something, ignored it, and then watched it play out exactly the way you feared? You are not alone. In this episode…
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The Bubble Reset
As this season comes to a close, it’s time to pause, reflect, and reset.In this special episode of Put It in a Bubble, we step away from the usual pace and…
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Letting Go of What You Carry
Sometimes the weight we feel isn’t from what’s happening right now—it’s from everything we’ve been holding onto.In this episode of Put It in a Bubble, we…
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Rest Is Not a Reward
In a world that constantly encourages us to do more, be more, and keep going, rest can start to feel like something we have to earn.In this episode of Put It…
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Your Inner Voice Matters
The voice you hear most is your own and it has more influence over your life than you may realize.In this episode of Put It in a Bubble, we explore the power…
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The Power of Small Wins
In a world that celebrates big breakthroughs and major achievements, it’s easy to overlook the small steps that actually create meaningful progress.In this…
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Returning When You Fall Off Track
Life doesn’t always move in a straight line. Sometimes we start something with the best intentions—whether it’s a goal, a habit, or a personal commitment—and…
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The Flexible Mindset
Life rarely goes exactly as planned. In this episode of Put It in a Bubble, we explore what it truly means to develop a flexible mindset, the ability to bend…
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Carrying Other People’s Emotional Weight
Episode DescriptionDo you ever leave a conversation feeling drained — even when nothing dramatic happened?In this episode, Marilyn explores the difference…
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Knowing the Difference Between Healthy and Harmful Dynamics
Not all unhealthy relationships are loud or obvious. Some feel confusing, draining, or heavy over time — even when there’s love involved. In this bonus…
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Boundaries That Don’t Feel Harsh
Setting boundaries doesn’t have to feel cold, confrontational, or guilt-ridden. In this episode, Marilyn explores how to create boundaries that protect your…
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Making Decisions When You’re Emotionally Tired
When you’re emotionally tired, even simple decisions can feel overwhelming and big choices made in that state often lead to regret. In this episode, Marilyn…
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The Quiet Pressure to Be “Okay”
Many of us feel an unspoken pressure to say we’re “fine” — even when we’re tired, overwhelmed, or unsure. In this episode, Marilyn explores where that pressure…
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Everything Feels Like Too Much
When everything starts to feel heavy, overwhelming, and just plain too much, it’s often not because one thing is wrong — it’s because too many things are being…
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When Your Mind Won’t Slow Down
When your body is tired, but your mind won’t stop racing, it can feel frustrating, exhausting, and hard to explain. In this episode, Marilyn explores why…
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A Gentle Start to the New Year
The beginning of a new year often comes with pressure — to set goals, make changes, and become a “better” version of ourselves. In this opening episode of…
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Boundaries and Balance During the Holidays
The holidays can be beautiful—and overwhelming. In this episode, we talk about setting kind, clear boundaries that protect your time, energy, budget, and…
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When the Holidays Don’t Feel So Merry
The holidays are often painted as a season of joy — but what if they don’t feel that way this year? In this heartfelt and grounding episode, Marilyn Barker…
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Finding Peace in the Pause
Episode 13: Finding Peace in the PauseIn a world that never seems to slow down, taking time to pause can feel impossible — or even wrong. But what if the…
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“The Gift of Letting Go”
In this heartfelt solo episode, Marilyn explores the powerful and freeing process of letting go — not just of people or pain, but of control, guilt, and…
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Navigating Change Without Losing Yourself
🌿 Episode SummaryIn this heartfelt solo episode, Marilyn explores one of life’s most universal experiences—change. Whether it’s a career shift, a relationship…
Put it in a bubbleShift Happens..with Bobby Newell
🎙️ Episode 10: SHIFT Happens with Bobby Newell, LCSW, SEPAir Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025Guest: Bobby Newell | Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Somatic…
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The Seasons of Life
In this episode of Put It in a Bubble, Marilyn explores the seasons of life and how each one shapes our growth. Just like spring, summer, fall, and winter, our…
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Boundaries Without Guilt
How many times have you said “yes” when you really wanted to say “no”? We’ve all done it — whether it’s taking on too much at work, hosting when we’re already…
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Who Moved My Cheese? Adapting to Change Before It Stops You
Episode Summary:Change is inevitable — but how we respond to it determines our growth.In this bonus episode of Put It in a Bubble, host Marilyn Barker reflects…
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Everyday Mindfulness — Staying Grounded in Stressful Times
In a world that never slows down, how do we find our footing when stress takes over? In this episode of Put it in a Bubble, we explore the practice of everyday…
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The Power of Community
Who you surround yourself with shapes your mindset, your courage, and your future. In this solo episode, we’re diving into the power of community—family…
Put it in a bubbleWomen Helping Women in Business with RoseMary O’Malley
In this inspiring episode of Put it in a Bubble, Marilyn is joined by RoseMary O’Malley, entrepreneur and advocate with L’Bri Pure and Natural, a skincare line…
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Lessons from Failure — How Setbacks Shape Success
Failure. Mistakes. Wrong turns. We’ve all faced them and most of us have tried to run from them. But what if setbacks weren’t meant to define us… what if they…
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Popping the Bubble of Fear, How to Push Past Doubt
ear and doubt have a way of creeping into our lives. They whisper, “What if you fail?” or “What will people think?” and before we know it, we’re stuck — afraid…
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Finding Calm in a Chaotic World
Life can feel overwhelming — the noise, the pressure, the negativity we carry around with us. But what if you didn’t have to hold onto all that stress? In this…
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Welcome Back to the Bubble
After a break, Put it in a Bubble is back — refreshed, refocused, and ready to help you release stress, negativity, and fear so you can live with more peace…
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Optimistic
Today we talk about be optimistic. Journaling, laughing and changing your mindset. Depression can be a dark cloud but we must try to see some light and change…
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Living in the Now
Living in the now may sound like a New Age concept for, but it can be one of the most powerful tools for living your best life once you start to practice it…
Put it in a bubbleRyan Rittenhouse from Sparkle Heart Holistic..your energy
Today we talk to Ryan Rittenhouse from Sparkle Heart Holistic. How healing your inner child can help us be happier adults and more.
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Broken..a little bit of my story
Today we talk about how being broken can be healed. We hear a little bit about Marilyn's story and learn there is hope to overcome trauma. In this short 15 min…
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PTSD: A serious mental health condition
Today we are talking about PTSD, what is it, how to help someone suffering from it. PTSD is a serious mental health condition that happens when a person…
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Positive Affirmations..they do work.
Today we talk about Positive Affirmations and the power of your mind. What are positive affirmations? How do you use them? What are some examples? Using…
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Its all about your mindset Negative vs Postive
Fixed mindset, flexible mindset, negative vs. positive Mindset is a big thing and its not always easy to be in a positive mind. You are not alone. Focusing on…
Put it in a bubbleLets talk about Self Talk..
In this episode of Put it in a Bubble, Marilyn Barker talks about self talk and how it affects are mindsets. Sometimes we need to "talk ourselves through the…
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Introduction and Overview with Marilyn Barker
Welcome to Put it in a bubble. Episode one is an overview of what to expect with this series. You are not alone. Lots live with depression, anxiety and other…