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Whispers to a Bride: Emotional Insight for your Wedding Drama

Welcome to Whispers to a Bride where we address the emotional aspects of getting married so you can navigate the stress and drama with grace and ease. This podcast talks about what it means to be a bride and how it impacts your identity and your closest relationships. You will learn how to prepare mentally and emotionally not only for your wedding day but for your married life as well. Kara Maureen is a Bridal Coach and Therapist who helps brides solve wedding drama with grace. Connect with

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Episode 104: Q&A Burnout

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2023/07/26

In this episode, I am answering your questions around burnout. We discuss tips for managing burnout and involving your fiance in the wedding planning process, prioritizing energizing activities and having open conversations with your partner. Ignoring your feelings during your wedding planning process can create distance especially between you and your partner so it’s best to address any issues head on. What you’ll learn from this episode: Overcoming wedding planning burnout Filling your plate

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Episode 103: Q+A In The Moment

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2023/07/19

In this episode, I am answering your questions. We are discussing how to handle being in the spotlight when you don't enjoy it, particularly for more introverted brides and how to savor the engagement period and ensure it is fully enjoyed. I emphasize the need to approach wedding planning with intentionality, to embrace each moment, and to appreciate the love and support from family and loved ones. What you’ll learn from this episode: Overcoming anxiety as an introverted bride Enjoying the

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Episode 102: Core Wedding Memory

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2023/07/12

Creating lasting wedding memories is an exhilarating journey. In today’s episode, I am sharing a story with you about one of my first memories of being at a wedding and how sometimes less is more. It’s the bride who sets the tone for the entire wedding so it’s important to be in the moments and really present. What you’ll learn from this episode: How to handle when a mishap happens at your wedding The importance of energy and reaction Building the skill to guard your joy Creating space

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Episode 101: It Could Have Been Better

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2023/07/05

In this podcast episode, I want to reflect on a recent conversation I had with a client who wasn't completely satisfied with her wedding, even though it went well overall. It got me thinking about the importance of self-validation and not relying solely on external validation. I believe it's crucial for individuals to give themselves some space and grace before reflecting on their wedding experience. What you’ll learn from this episode: Exploring the underlying reasons for feeling

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Episode 100: Loving Kindness

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2023/06/28

Do you want to find a way to soothe and center yourself during stressful times? In the 100th episode, I’m sharing a simple practice called the loving kindness meditation that can help you do just that. I encourage you to make the practice your own and use it as a tool to find alignment and grounding in your life, especially during the stress and sacredness of wedding planning. What you’ll learn from this episode: How much you are appreciated for being on this podcast journey Giving some love

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Episode 99: Bridesmaid Drama

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2023/06/21

A lot of my work as a bridal coach is to help you deal with the emotional experience of being a bride, and it's often a lot harder than we thought it was gonna be. It has a lot to do with the friendship stuff that goes on, especially female friendships around weddings. In this episode, I’m discussing figuring out why you want them in your wedding, how to be on the same page with expectations, and taking the stress off you and your bridesmaids. What you’ll learn from this episode: Talking

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Episode 98: Best Planner Advice

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2023/06/14

Are you planning a wedding and feeling overwhelmed by all the advice out there? I recently came across a TikTok video that really stood out to me and I wanted to share my thoughts on it with you. The wedding planner in the video emphasized the importance of having a peaceful, joyful, and flexible attitude, and how it can make a huge difference in the overall wedding experience. In this episode, I’m discussing setting the right tone and energy for your wedding so you can feel peace and joy. What

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Episode 97: You Can't Get It Right

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2023/06/07

There are so many societal pressures and internalized beliefs surrounding weddings. Brides should be focusing on experiencing and enjoying their wedding rather than trying to achieve a certain standard. In this episode, I want to remind you to reflect on your own beliefs and to alleviate the pressure and stress that you may feel when planning your wedding. What you’ll learn from this episode: Your wedding is a test How societal pressures and internalized beliefs about weddings can be hard to

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Episode 96: My Bridesmaid Dropout Story

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2023/05/31

I have a confession to make: I was a bridesmaid drop out. I wanted to offer a different narrative to someone who is in the midst of being a bridesmaid in a wedding. In today’s episode, I’m telling my story about being in a wedding for a friend from college and how I knew it wasn’t a good idea for me. What you’ll learn from this episode: Listening to yourself when you feel something is wrong How to handle when you feel someone is not marrying the right person Why it’s ok to grow apart from

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Episode 95: Your Wedding is Art

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2023/05/24

I love a good metaphor. It's such a useful way of getting our brain into a little bit more of a creative space, which helps with problem-solving and just being a little lighter and less sort of rigid and dialed in on getting results and getting things perfect the way that we want them, which often happens in the wedding world In this episode, we are discussing how your wedding is a great way to express yourself and the importance of taking a step back to view your wedding as art. What you’ll

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Episode 94: Emotional Elegance

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2023/05/17

Challenges always come up when you are planning a wedding. Your wedding is such a rich time of both challenge and opportunity to really learn more about yourself and figure out where your edges are that you really wanna lean into. Where you need help and where you need more insight, and just where you need more peace and compassion. In this episode, I’m talking about emotional elegance and how it can help you navigate this bridal experience. What you’ll learn from this episode: The ability to be

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Episode 93: Go to Bed Angry

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2023/05/10

Have you ever gone to bed angry at your partner? Most people always advise you never to go to bed angry after getting married, and I disagree with that. Sometimes going to bed when you're angry is the best thing you can do because being tired, or just fatigued itself will totally exacerbate conflict. In this episode, we discuss how sleeping is the key to resolving conflict and why your brain needs rest to understand your side of the argument fully. What you’ll learn from this episode:

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Episode 92: What We Are Not Doing

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2023/05/03

Do you know you can not do things at your wedding and you don’t need to give an explanation? There are so many opinions about weddings and what they should and shouldn’t include. One of the most stressful parts of wedding planning can be the marketing and the standards around what you're supposed to do and have at your wedding. In this episode, we discuss constraints, being unapologetic, and knowing just how powerful and strong it can be to declare and own those nos for yourself. What you’ll

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Episode 91: After the Ring

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2023/04/26

How can you deal with the highs and lows that come with getting engaged? After receiving the ring from your fiance, you get overwhelmed with excitement and are just on a high of good emotions. But you can get a little caught off guard by the feelings of anxiety or fear that come after that high of getting engaged. In this episode, we discuss going public with the engagement, fundamental issues, and knowing it’s very normal to feel some discomfort in your relationship as you're starting to look

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Episode 90: How You Do One Thing

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2023/04/19

How you do one thing is how you do everything. We seem to think that once our wedding is over our life, friendships, and family dynamics will return to normal. Understanding that the discord and disconnect that we as the bride are feeling around our wedding ceremony may actually point to a much bigger issue. In this episode, we discuss boundary setting, figuring out the things that bring you joy, and understanding how our life can change after our wedding. What you’ll learn from this episode:

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Episode 89: Loving Boundaries

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2023/04/12

How do you set healthy boundaries with friends and family around your wedding? There seems to be a big talk on social media about setting boundaries during your wedding. A lot of people talk about boundaries in this really harsh way. Like setting a boundary, which basically means just keeping people out and I really like to imagine the boundaries much more like picket fences. It is meant to mark your space, your safe haven, and your zone where you are in charge. In this episode, we discuss setting

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Episode 88: My Fiancé is Over It

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2023/04/05

How do you deal with a super stressed-out partner who says they can't wait for the wedding planning to be over? There are a number of reasons this could happen. It could be because your partner wants to get back into ordinary life where you're not talking about vendors, guest lists, spreadsheets, and all those things that really clutter up your free time. Your fiancee could also be feeling this way because there is a disconnection between the two of you during your wedding planning

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Episode 87: Friendship Fallouts

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2023/03/29

What to do when you are planning your wedding and you have a falling out with one of your bridesmaids? This topic came up from many conversations with brides and bridesmaids on TikTok. Understanding that sometimes it takes spending a lot of time planning a wedding to realize your friendship was over. In this episode, we discuss friendships falling out, understanding the dynamics of your friends have changed, and realizing the friendship isn’t worth your investment of time, energy, effort, or

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Episode 86: Weight Loss & Weddings

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2023/03/22

What is going on with weddings and the weight loss pressure brides have? This is a question I received from someone on my bridal email list. We talk about what is going on with weddings and weight loss and why the pressure is so intense to be so thin on your wedding day. In this episode, we discuss diet culture, capitalism, and patriarchy. We dive into how they work together when having a mindset of being thin on your wedding day. What you’ll learn from this episode: How worthiness is tied up in

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Episode 85: What's the Point?

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2023/03/15

There gets to a point in the wedding planning process where you’re just like, what is even happening because there are so many things changing. You start to notice a conflict between friends or family members during the wedding planning that was not there before and you begin to question, what is the point? There can be a lot of work, money, and effort and it can just be a lot but remind yourself that your wedding will be worth it. In this episode, we discuss the bigger picture of why weddings are

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