EP009: DIY Yourself Out of Being Trapped, Panicked and Dependent with Beth Allen

Published: Nov. 12, 2015, 9 a.m.

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Sometimes conversations about toilets just turn into cry sessions about broken relationships between mothers and daughters. Well, at least on Straight Talk for a Curvy World they do. Ann and Beth discuss toxic family relationships, why becoming estranged from those relationships can be soothing to the soul and how children cope with the issue. Then the soon to be Rachael Ray of DIY gives some amazing household tips and tricks we all should have the confidence to try.

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Key Takeaways:

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[2:06] A special quote for Beth

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[3:21] Beth teaches women how to screw \\u2026 and hammer too

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[5:38] You have to have the basic skills to not feel trapped, panicked and dependent

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[6:27] Beth\\u2019s successful youtube channel

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[7:48] We fixed things ourselves because we had no money

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[9:44] My mother taught me everything as a child but the relationship became toxic

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[16:04] My children have a healthier idea of relationships based on my decision

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[18:57] Just since starting my business have insecurities from my previous life surfaced

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[21:07] The Imposter Syndrome

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[22:07] Rapid Fire DIY questions for Beth

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[31:00] The top 3 things women call about

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[32:56] Ann has a woodpecker problem

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[35:49] Beth would like to become a bridge and be the Rachael Ray of DIY

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[38:53] Homeowners can be afraid of making mistakes

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[40:57] \\u201cKid, don\\u2019t let anyone screw up your day. They are just not worth it.\\u201d

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[42:33] Don\\u2019t underestimate what you are capable of

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DIY Hip Chicks

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Rachael Ray

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Straight Talk for a Curvy World

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ann@annpeck.com

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