Friendlier
174 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsFriendlier is like eavesdropping on a phone call between Sarah and Abby, long time friends—and now parents—who love to talk, read, and eat. Every episode we review books, share recipes, and explore a sometimes random/sometimes serious topic. Join us!
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Episodes
On community and communes
September 26, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBWe explore what communities mean to us, what communities we are a part of, the benefits and challenges of being in community, and what our ideal community would look like (commune with all of our friends, anyone?). We'd love to hear about the communities in your lives! Find links to recipes, books, and more in our show notes: http://friendlierpodcast.com/on-community-and-communes/ This episode is part of a conversational #podroundup. These four other podcasts are also releasing an episode ...
The social media
September 12, 2017 05:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBWe share how we use social media, how it has changed over the years, what we love (and what we don't), and how we decided what to share about our kids online. We'd love to connect with you on social media (find us on Instagram!) and hear how you use different platforms. You can see more about the books we're reading and food we're eating in the show notes: http://friendlierpodcast.com/the-social-media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How we roll
August 29, 2017 05:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBWe talk about how we get around now and how our transportation situations have evolved over the years. Sarah is part of a car-free family and bikes where they need to go, while Abby's is a one-car family who loves to walk and bus. You can learn more about the gear, books, and recipes we mention in this episode in our show notes: http://friendlierpodcast.com/how-we-roll/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A week of meals
August 15, 2017 05:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBWant to hear the details of what we ate for dinner every night for a week? If so, you're in luck as that's exactly what we discuss in this episode. Some nights we had it together and other nights we ordered pizza or ate frozen dumplings. Thanks to The Mom Hour for a great conversation idea! You can find links to the books we read and join the conversation here: http://friendlierpodcast.com/a-week-of-meals/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy birthday, Harry Potter
August 01, 2017 05:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBWe discuss all things Harry Potter: when we started reading them, our favorite scenes, books, and quotes, and other Potter-related media. Nerd and spoiler alert! You can learn more about the things we mention in this episode in our show notes: http://friendlierpodcast.com/happy-birthday-harry-potter/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minding the mess
July 18, 2017 05:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBSometimes things are running smoothly, other times they are a hot mess. We discuss which systems are working, which ones aren't, and who does what on a weekly basis. Find links to books, recipes, and our favorite cleaning tools in the show notes: http://friendlierpodcast.com/minding-the-mess/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The perfect thing
July 04, 2017 05:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBWe discuss finding the perfect thing that exactly serves its purpose and brings us so. much. satisfaction. For more about our perfect things, as well books and food mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: http://friendlierpodcast.com/the-perfect-thing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oh, the places we've lived
June 20, 2017 05:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBWe discuss how place can influence happiness, as well as all the cities we've called home, and say what we did and didn't like and what we do and don't miss about each place. More details about books, food, and this week's episode in the show notes: http://friendlierpodcast.com/oh-the-places-weve-lived/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summer times
June 06, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBWe reminisce about what summers mean to us, the summer heat, what summers were like growing up, summer jobs, summer holidays, and what kind of summers we want to create for our families. Check out our books, eats, and show notes here: http://friendlierpodcast.com/summer-times/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guilty pleasures
May 23, 2017 05:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBWe divulge our favorite guilty pleasure books, food, television shows, songs, and a miscellaneous category. Find recipes, books, and tell us your guilty and not-so-guilty pleasures here: http://friendlierpodcast.com/guilty-pleasures/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friendlier friendships
May 09, 2017 06:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBWe recorded this episode in person—for the first time ever!—so what better topic than friendship? We talk making, keeping, and appreciating friends, in our pasts and now as adults and parents. Find recipes, books, and tell us the influence of friendship on your life here: http://friendlierpodcast.com/friendlier-friendships/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Getting personal[ity]
April 25, 2017 05:00 - 51 minutesWant to know more about us? Listen to this episode to hear what Myers-Briggs types we are, which of Gretchen Rubin's tendencies we identify with, and how we've changed (or not) over the years. Find recipes, books, and links to the personality tests we took in the show notes: http://friendlierpodcast.com/getting-personality/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sports that shaped us
April 11, 2017 05:00 - 44 minutesWe chat about what sports we played and watched growing up, in college, and as adults, as well as how we plan to handle sports with our kids. Find this week's book and recipes in the show notes: http://www.friendlierpodcast.com/sports/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wedding bells
March 28, 2017 05:00 - 50 minutesWe talk all about how we met and got together with our spouses, and what our engagements and weddings looked like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Birthdays past and present
March 14, 2017 05:00 - 50 minutesOur birthdays are almost exactly a month apart, with this episode falling right between them! We discuss how we celebrated as a child, in college, as parents, and how we are handling our kids' birthdays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trips, vacations, and travel
February 28, 2017 06:00 - 42 minutesWe chat about family trips growing up, our favorite vacations as adults, and how we hope future travel will look. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Favorites: games, cheese, and more
February 14, 2017 06:00 - 43 minutesWe discuss our favorite television shows, cheese, games, and secondhand wins. We'd love to hear your favorites! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To rent and to own
January 31, 2017 06:00 - 46 minutesWe describe our experiences renting and owning housing, what we've learned, and the benefits and drawbacks of both living situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stuff, minimalism, and letting go
January 17, 2017 06:00 - 45 minutesWe describe the history of our relationships with stuff, whether or not we consider ourselves minimalists, and how great decluttering feels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Intentions for the new year
January 03, 2017 06:00 - 34 minutesWe rehash the big things that happened in 2016, how we set intentions for the new year, and what word we chose to guide us in 2017. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christmas traditions
December 20, 2016 06:00 - 41 minutes‘Tis the season! We start with our childhood traditions, then on to college, the newlywed years, and end with the traditions we are creating as adults for our own children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Books and reading
December 06, 2016 06:00 - 44 minutesWe are both avid readers and delve into what we like to read, how we read, book clubs, breaking out of reading slumps, and favorite books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All about food
November 22, 2016 05:00 - 45 minutesWe love to eat and we love to talk, so it is no surprise that we love to talk about eating. You might want to grab a snack before listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
College stories
November 08, 2016 02:21 - 41 minutesIn our pilot episode, we introduce ourselves and our podcast, as well as tell college stories—including how our friendship began. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.