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You Handled That Perfectly™

You Handled That Perfectly™

By: You Handled That Perfectly™ with Kelly Avalon + Carly Cruickshank
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Two San Diego natives, childhood best friends, and dynamic entrepreneurs, Kelly Avalon and Carly Cruickshank, share their journey through entrepreneurship, motherhood, and life. Together, Kelly and Carly bring their unique perspectives to the table, discussing everything from the challenges of starting and running successful businesses to the joys and struggles of raising children. Join them as they navigate their 40s with wisdom and humor. In each episode, they'll tackle topics relating to entrepreneurship, family-life, self-love, and building a community.You Handled That Perfectly™ with Kelly Avalon + Carly Cruickshank
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  • Phone Addiction
    Apr 1 2026

    In this episode, we’re talking about something almost all of us deal with: our relationship with our phones.

    Be honest… have you ever picked up your phone to check one thing—and suddenly it’s 42 minutes later and you have no idea what just happened? Same.

    Our phones help us run businesses, stay connected, and manage everyday life—but they also quietly take up more space than we realize. The average American spends over 4.5 hours a day on their phone… that’s more than 70 full days a year.

    Wild, right?

    We’re diving into:

    • Why our phones feel so hard to put down
    • The subtle ways phone use shows up in everyday life
    • How men and women tend to use their phones differently
    • The science behind the dopamine hits that keep us scrolling
    • Why this isn’t just a “Gen Z problem”
    • And how awareness—not restriction—is the first step to change

    This isn’t about shaming or quitting your phone cold turkey. It’s about noticing the patterns, understanding the pull, and creating a little more space for the moments that actually matter.

    Because the best parts of life usually aren’t happening on a screen—they’re happening right in front of us.

    And if you’re listening while scrolling… we get it. We’re right there with you.

    Maybe today, we all just put the phone down five minutes sooner.

    In case no one told you today—You Handled That Perfectly. 🤍

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  • Kindness Certified
    Mar 18 2026

    In today’s episode, we’re doing something a little extra meaningful—we’re participating in Podcasthon, a global podcast movement where creators use their platforms to support causes that matter.

    For this episode, we’re highlighting an organization that aligns deeply with our values: Kids for Peace.

    As a Kindness Certified company, this isn’t just a feature for us—it’s a reflection of how we live, parent, and show up in the world.

    We’re diving into:

    • What it actually means to be “Kindness Certified” (and how it shows up in real life)

    • Why kindness is something we actively practice—not just talk about

    • The incredible work Kids for Peace is doing in schools around the world

    • How their student-led programs teach empathy, leadership, and emotional awareness

    • The real impact of kindness in schools, communities, and even academic success

    We also talk about why teaching kindness to our kids matters more than ever—and how small, intentional actions can create a ripple effect far beyond what we see.

    Because kindness isn’t soft—it’s powerful.

    And when we model it, practice it, and share it, we’re raising humans who know how to navigate the world with empathy and confidence.


    Want to support or get involved?

    • Kids for Peace 20th Anniversary Gala⁠
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    • ⁠Become Kindness Certified⁠
    • ⁠Get Involved with Kids for Peace⁠

    Even the smallest actions can make a big impact.

    ✨ You don’t need a platform to make a difference—you just need intention.

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  • Friendships
    Mar 11 2026

    Adult friendship can feel surprisingly complicated — especially in the busy season of life many women in their 30s and 40s find themselves in.

    In this episode of You Handled That Perfectly, we’re unpacking the realities of adult friendship: why making and maintaining friendships feels harder now, how friendships naturally evolve over time, and the emotional layers of guilt, grief, and shifting expectations that can come with it.

    We talk about the idea of reason, season, and lifetime friendships, the reality of the “catch-up friend,” and what to do when you feel like you’re always the one initiating plans. We also explore how friendship dynamics show up in parenting — from watching our kids navigate their own friendships to navigating situations where you're friends with the parent but the kids don’t click.

    Finally, we talk about the awkward but very real experience of making new friends in your 40s — where those friendships often start and how to build meaningful connection without forcing depth.

    If adult friendship has ever felt confusing, lonely, or different than it used to, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not behind — friendships just evolve.


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