Finding the Throughline with Kate Hanley
1,100 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsFinding the Throughline: Conversations about the Creative Process invites you into the minds of writers and other creatives as they open up about their process, their doubts, and what kinds of changes they’re thinking about making. The questions are mildly invasive, honestly, and the answers are unvarnished…and so refreshing!
Whether your creative work is writing, painting, making music, parenting, or simply living, Finding the Throughline can help you get—and stay—inspired. Invigorated, even.
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[Perimenopause-a-palooza]: Secrets to Making Perimenopause More Manageable, Ep. 1000
October 27, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutesSo, if you’re perimenopausal, what are you supposed to DO about it!? Well, aside from talking to your Ob/Gyn about their help managing your most troubling symptoms (and if they give you a blank stare or suggest you don’t need to worry about anything, seek out a doc who has been certified by the North American Menopause Society although, prepare to wait because there are only 1600 of them, compared to 80,000 Ob/Gyns), now is a great time to start really embracing some self-care strategies. In ...
[Perimenopause-a-palooza]: The Crazy Long and Weird List of Perimenopause Symptoms (This Explains SO MUCH), Ep. 999
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesCould your fatigue be related to perimenopause? Could your weight gain? What about your back pain? Because perimenopause can trigger a whole slew of seemingly disconnected symptoms, the probable answer is yes. If you have lady parts and are in your 30s, 40s, or early 50, come find out how to connect the dots between the weird stuff you’re experiencing and your hormones. This episode sponsored by: HelloFresh – Use promo code 50BETTERPERSON to save 50% and get free shipping Learn more about yo...
[Perimenopause-a-palooza]: Why We Need to Talk About Perimenopause (Men Too), Ep. 998
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesFor too long, this natural shift that every person with a uterus and ovaries goes through has been seen as either sad, scary, or shameful–or something not even worth mentioning. When it’s something that every person with a uterus experiences, and for a lot of us, it’s like running a cosmic marathon on top of everything else in life. People of all genders need to understand what perimenopause is all about so that women don’t have to be bewildered or embarrassed on their own anymore. It’s time...
[Mood Lifters]: 5 Quick and Effective Mood Boosters, Ep. 997
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutesHaving your mood in a better place helps you be a better person–but there are so many things that can yank it around. In today’s episode I share 5 quick and remarkably effective ways to boost your mood. (And I share the movies and music I turn to again and again to lift my mood.) This episode sponsored by: HelloFresh – Use promo code 50BETTERPERSON to save 50% and get free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[Mood Lifters]: How to Create a Mood-Stabilizing Morning Routine, Ep. 996
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutesSetting up a routine can help keep your mood in a good place, as opposed to waking up and just starting to react to whatever presents itself, which leaves you feeling pulled in a million different directions, frazzled, and probably low mood. In this episode I share the different ways to think about what to put in that daily routine so that you know you’re taking good care of yourself and your responsibilities–and that helps your mood stay steady. Related episode: Morning Ritual to Clear Your...
[Mood Lifters]: How to Deal When Your Day Goes Sideways, Ep. 995
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesWe all know that sometimes, something happens to hijack your day–and your mood. (It happened to me the day before I wrote this episode; I share the details of how my afternoon got hijacked by a call from my son’s vice principal.). Today I’m sharing a three step approach that spells out ARC, which is apt, because these three steps are like a rainbow bridge that can take you from upset to stable. This episode sponsored by: HelloFresh – Use promo code 50BETTERPERSON to save 50% and get free shi...
[Your Right to Rest]: What Most People Get Wrong About Rest, Ep. 994
October 13, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesWe have an idea that resting means doing nothing. And it’s true that sometimes rest is passive. But there’s a whole other vital category of rest–and this is something that most people don’t even consider: active rest. Listening to Dr. Dalton-Smith’s interview from Wednesday this week where she shared the seven different types of rest and what to do to counteract any rest deficits you may have, it only reinforces this truth: Sometimes rest means doing something. Come explore this paradox w...
[Your Right to Rest]: Maybe You’re Not Getting the Kind of Rest You Need/How to Tell If You’ve Got a Rest Deficit, Ep. 993
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutesToday I'm talking with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a Board-Certified internal medicine physician and work-life integration researcher. She's also the author of the book Sacred Rest. I'm fangirling a little bit because when Dr. Dalton-Smith was interviewed on a local NPR program, a friend of mine sent a link to our group chat and was so excited to tell us that being well-rested isn't just about getting sleep! We all got very excited to hear Dr. Dalton-Smith's message, because most of us, includi...
[Your Right to Rest]: How Can I Feel OK About Not Being Productive?, Ep. 992
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesThis week I’m talking about rest. Not sleep, per se, but giving yourself what you need so that you can feel restored. And today I’m answering a question from a listener named Libby, who writes: “I’m having a hard time relaxing lately. It’s not necessarily that I’m stressed, it’s just that I find that I’m rarely doing nothing. I’m trying to be efficient with my time because there’s always so much to do, but it almost feels like a compulsion–to try to cross one more thing off my list. How can I...
[Grown-Up Glow-Up]: 7 Easy Ways to Up Your Fabulous Factor (Even When You Don’t Feel Fabulous), Ep. 991
October 06, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutesWhen you’re in the midlife realm, it’s really easy to focus on the changes that your hair, face, skin, body are experiencing and label them as negative and feel bummed out. Some days it’s like, how do I present myself in this new reality? So today I am sharing my go-to, number-one strategy for feeling fabulous–even when I don’t really feel fabulous. This strategy requires very little time, can be very inexpensive especially when you’re in to thrifting or your local buy nothing group although...
[Grown-Up Glow-Up]: Pro Tips for Feeling Beautiful, Ep. 990
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutesThis week is all about feeling good about how you look, especially when you’re in that midlife spin cycle where you feel like your appearance is changing before your very eyes. Today we're homing in on skincare at midlife--because your skin is literally the face you present to the world as well as an important component of health. And like every other part of you, it deserves your love and attention and support--not your blame or neglect. I'm interviewing Alayne White, a well-known and belove...
[Grown-Up Glow-Up]: This Mantra Really Helps You Love How You Look as You Age, Ep. 989
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesThis week I’m talking about how to have a grown-up glow up. Glow up is what my kids call a makeover. But it’s not this radical transformation that we used to think of as a makeover–it’s more about highlighting your natural beauty and glowing from within because you love the way you look. Today I’m sharing a mantra that can help guide you on your journey to feeling good about how you like as you live longer. And really, it’s helpful in every other area of your life, too. This episode sponsored...
[I Like to Move It, Move It]: You DO Have Time to Exercise–These 5 Questions Will Help You Find It, Ep. 988
September 29, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesOK, so you’re convinced that it’s time for you to move more, if only you can find the time. Asking yourself the five questions I share in today’s episode can help you start reaping the astounding benefits of exercise right away, even if you feel completely time-crunched. It’s there all right–it’s just probably hiding in plain sight. This episode sponsored by: HelloFresh – Use promo code 50BETTERPERSON to save 50% and get free shipping AquaTru – Save 20% at with promo code BETTER Learn more ...
[I Like to Move It, Move It]: Your Reasons for Not Exercising Are Probably B.S.--Here’s How to Get Past Them, Ep. 987
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutesToday I’m talking with Forrest Kolaski, my personal trainer, whom I’ve been working out with for about four years, for his perspective on how to stop thinking that you should be getting more exercise and start actually doing it. This episode sponsored by: HelloFresh – Use promo code 50BETTERPERSON to save 50% and get free shipping AquaTru – Save 20% at with promo code BETTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[I Like to Move It, Move It]: 5 Surprising Benefits of Exercise (These Will Get Your Butt in Gear), Ep. 986
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesExercise is such a boost for every aspect of your health and your life, I’m willing to bet you have no idea just how amazing it is for you–I didn’t!! Hopefully learning about some of its more profound benefits will help you find the motivation and the time to do more of it, no matter how much you may or may not already be moving your body regularly. This episode sponsored by: HelloFresh – Use promo code 50BETTERPERSON to save 50% and get free shipping AquaTru – Save 20% at with promo code ...
[5-Minute Self-Care]: Quick Hack to Feel Alive and Ward off Illness, Ep. 985
September 22, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesYou know how it can be so hard to wake up? Maybe it’s dark outside, you didn’t sleep great, you’ve got a lot of stuff to get done that day and you just don’t want to do it? But you drag yourself out of bed and get going but maybe never really shake off the sluggishness? Today’s self-care can help you feel more alive and strengthen your immune system. It also helps you sleep better. In ONLY 30 SECONDS A DAY. This is my favorite kind of health hack–easy, fast, no cost, no commitment. All it rea...
[5-Minute Self-Care]: Press Away Your Stress and Soothe Your Nervous System, Ep. 984
September 20, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesYour nervous system is an information super highway that dictates how stressed you feel, how well you’re sleeping and digesting, and whether you want to bite someone’s head off. Today I’m sharing three acupressure points–which is basically DIY acupuncture with no needles, only light pressure from your fingertips–that I use on the regular to get myself to a better place. (And I share the story of how I decided to study acupressure–I essentially witnessed the benefits before I ever tried it, ju...
[5-Minute Self-Care]: This Used to Get You in Trouble in School, but it Helps You Think, Recharge, and Heal, Ep. 983
September 18, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesDuring this back-to-school, when it may feel like time is at a premium, I’m focusing on sharing EASY, FAST, and MEGA-POWERFUL ways to show yourself some TLC. First up is something that refreshes your eyes, brain, and spirit and has even been shown to help patients recovering from surgery get out of the hospital faster and be less crabby to their nurses. No, seriously. Study on benefits of a natural view for post-surgery patients Study on natural views reducing depressive symptoms during COVI...
[Maintain Your Brain]: Surprising Brain Health Hacks that Work, Ep. 982
September 15, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutesA recent survey found that sixty-four percent of all Americans say that their biggest fear about growing older is that they will suffer from dementia. I share that fear! So this week I’m diving into some evidence-based strategies you and I and everyone can implement to take great care of those beautiful brains of ours, so that it can take care of us now and well into the future. Today are three of the more surprising brain-health hacks I’ve discovered in my deep dive into the topic as part of...
[Maintain Your Brain]: Things To Do Now for Better Brain Health Later (from a Dr. who specializes in dementia care), Ep. 981
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutesToday I'm interviewing Dr. Heather Sandison, who is the founder of the Solcere medical clinic and the Marama residential elder care facility in Southern California–the first memory care facility to have the goal of returning its residents to independent living. Heather is working on a book where she details her evidence-based approach--full disclosure, I am helping her write that book and as we've been working on it I've gotten so excited by her stories of folks who have made incredible gain...
[Maintain Your Brain]: The Attitude That Keeps Your Mind Open and Brain Sharp, Ep. 980
September 11, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutesA lot of people think they can do their beloved crossword or sudoku and keep their brains strong. But what I’ve been learning by working on a book called Reversing Alzheimer's with Dr. Heather Sandison (it will be out in 2024), is that doing what you’ve always done in terms of activities or hobbies isn’t enough to prevent to dementia. They are great, you can still do them, but unless you are in the moderate to severe stage of dementia, your brain really thrives on novelty. Come get heaps of i...
[Find More Time]: How to Feel Better About Those Annoying Time Sucks, Ep. 979
September 08, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesToday I’m sharing a really powerful tool for finding more time for the things you value and enjoy–even, especially if you have a big-time sucker in your life, like a long commute, a caregiving role, or something else that feels like robs of your time to do what you want and need to do on the regular. This episode sponsored by: AirDoctor – Use promo code BETTER to save up to 39% or $300 HelloFresh – Use promo code 50BETTERPERSON to save 50% and get free shipping Learn more about your ad choi...
[Find More Time]: Why Saying “There Aren’t Enough Hours in the Day” Is Harmful, Ep. 978
September 06, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutesDo you regularly feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day? That feeling has a technical term--it's called 'time poverty,' and it's something we're going to learn how to reduce in today's episode. I'm talking with Ashley Whillans, assistant professor at Harvard Business School, a leading voice in time and happiness research, and the author of the excellent book, Time Smart. I enjoyed this book so much--it's succinct, it's practical, it's educational. I turned down multiple corners o...
[Find More Time]: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time, Ep. 977
September 04, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesTime isn’t just this tangible thing that you can parcel out and have it behave in predictable ways. So let’s stop trying to make it our b-i-t-c-h, whaddya say? The thing is, when you are feeling good and in a groove, mentally, physically, and spiritually, you cut through tasks like a hot knife through butter. It’s better, then, to stop trying to manage your time, and focus instead of managing your energy. This is not just some woo-woo thing that I personally believe. The Harvard Business R...
Friday, September 1: [Find More Time]: How Can I Stop Frittering Away a Whole Day?, Ep. 976
September 01, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesWe’ve all been there–you had the whole day open to do as you pleased, and you had all these things you wanted to get done, but by the time 5 o'clock rolls around, you haven’t done squat. Today’s episode is about how to avoid frittering away the day. This episode sponsored by: AirDoctor – Use promo code BETTER to save up to 39% or $300 HelloFresh – Use promo code 50BETTERPERSON to save 50% and get free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[Find More Time]: Make More Time for Happiness, Ep. 975
August 30, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutesToday I’m talking with Dr. Cassie Holmes, professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, social psychologist who researches the intersection of time and happiness, and who teaches a wildly popular MBA class on how to change the way you think about time in order to boost happiness. She generously shares her evidence-based strategies for changing your approach to time and making more space for the things that really matter to you. I love this episode!! Dr. Holmes’s book, Happier Hour Time t...
[Find More Time]: Weed Out Those Annoying Time Sucks, Ep. 974
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesThe dumb little things you have to do repeatedly can eat up your time and drag your energy down. Since this week is all about ways to take better care of the intersection of time, energy, and happiness, finding solutions for these minor aggravations is the subject of today’s episode. I don’t know about you, but I find teeny little changes ridiculously exciting, which means I’m ridiculously excited about this episode. This episode sponsored by: AirDoctor – Use promo code BETTER to save up t...
Planning]: Time for Everything: Secrets from a Planning Expert, Ep. 973
August 25, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutesToday, I'm interviewing planning expert Sarah Hart-Unger, host of the Best Laid Plans podcast. A self-described "compulsive list maker and life planner," Sarah's planning prowess has been honed through experience. In addition to Best Laid Plans, Sarah is also the co-host of the Best of Both Worlds podcast, with Laura Vanderkam; is a pediatric endocrinologist; has three kids; and is a daily blogger and a devoted runner. In this interview, Sarah shares how she makes time for planning, her syst...
[Planning]: How to Make Space for Big-PIcture Thinking, Ep. 972
August 23, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesThis week I’m sharing ways to make planning less stressful and more happy-making. Today’s big idea is that there’s a type of planning that most of us don’t even think to make room for on our calendars, but that can help us do our best thinking and ensure that we pay good attention to the things that matter most (and that tend to get drowned out in a typical day). It’s called the Shultz Hour–listen to the episode for all the details! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[Planning]: A Planning Hack for More Happiness, Ep. 971
August 21, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesA big reason we make plans is to stave off stress–if you know what’s happening when it gives you a feeling of control and helps you know that you’re doing the things that you need and want to do. And there’s a certain type of planning that can also make you significantly happier, and not the kind of satisfaction that comes from having all your ducks in a row, but actual happiness that recharges your creativity, helps you be in the moment, and creates memories that can last a lifetime. What i...
[Aging Happily]: The Amazing Power of Getting Pumped About Growing Older, Ep. 970
August 18, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesWhen you think about getting older, or the elderly in general, what words come to mind? The answer to that question can have a big impact on your health–from how long you live to how high your risk of developing dementia is (even if it runs in your family!). I’m sharing some fabulous news about getting older all this week on the podcast. This is stuff that was pretty new information for me so I hope that it will be a pleasant surprise for you too (and that it might even help you live longer...
[Aging Happily]: The Great News About Aging, with NYC News Anchor Tamsen Fadal, Ep. 969
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutesThis week on the podcast I'm taking a look at aging, and the simple but powerful things we can do to make our getting older experience better on many levels. And today I'm talking with someone who is a leading voice for women to re-think their attitudes toward aging, and to embrace some new tools and strategies to make aging just a new phase of life--and not something to dread. My guest today is Tamsen Fadal–as the evening news anchor for WPIX-11 in New York City, Tamsen has spent her entire ...
[Aging Happily]: 3 Major Benefits (Yes!) of Aging, Ep. 968
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesWe have to actively try to counter the ideas about aging that we’ve been swimming in for years and years in order to truly get on board with the idea that getting older is something to not just make peace with, but also to actively celebrate. To help you do that, I’m sharing 3 major, huge, fricking fantastic benefits of getting older. It’s time to get pumped! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[Midlife Reinvention]: If You’re Feeling Blue during (or about) Midlife , Ep. 967
August 11, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesI’ve been talking to friends and hearing from listeners that a lot of you are pondering life changes–maybe it’s because the kids are grown, or just because it’s time to switch things up. Or maybe your hand is being forced because you’re dealing with some kind of health thing. The common theme I’ve detected is that it’s happening at midlife. It has also been a time that has been shown time and time again in research studies to be a time when we’re our least happy. Yep, there’s a U curve of ha...
[Midlife Reinvention]: Why You Should Stop Waiting for Your Nest to Empty, Ep. 966
August 09, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutesToday I’m talking to Meagan Francis, host of the podcast Mother of Reinvention, mom of 5 kids (who range in age from 13 - 25), somewhat recently divorced, self-employed since she was 25 years old, and no stranger to pivoting. I asked Meagan about how motherhood–and women’s identities–change as kids get older, how to pick up the pieces when it feels like the chessboard of your life gets completely upended, and why you might not want to hold out for when the kids leave home to start reinventing...
[Midlife Reinvention]: Being Middle-Aged Is Like Being a Teen Again–Why That’s a Great Thing, Ep. 965
August 07, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesMidlife is basically puberty in reverse. Huge hormonal shifts. The dawn of a new phase of life. A body you may or may not recognize. As the mother of a now 15-year-old daughter, I can see the similarities between us and you know what? A lot of it is awesome. Come find out why. This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more AirDoctor – Use promo code BETTER to save up to 39% or $300 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
[Animal Week!]: 3 Super Simple Ways to Help Birds, Ep. 964
August 04, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesSince 1970, North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds. 3 billion!! This is a problem because birds do so many important things – they eat pests, pollinate plants, disperse seeds, and protect ecosystems. They’re also direct descendants of the dinosaurs–they are living proof of life’s resilience and if they are dying in droves, it really doesn’t bode well for the rest of us. So let’s talk about some simple things you can do to help our feathered friends. This episode sponsored by: NextEVO ...
[Animal Week!]: Life Lessons from an Animal Sanctuary, Ep. 963
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutesFor Jodi Helmer, it all started by adopting a rescue dog. That led to fostering other dogs in order to help them get adopted. That led to a move to the country in order to have more space. That led to taking in one very naughty donkey who was running out of a time at a kill shelter. And now, Jodi and her husband Jerry are caring for 48 rescued animals and are running a non-profit animal sanctuary. In honor of animal week, I interviewed Jodi about what rescuing animals has taught her about her...
[Animal Week!]: Three Ways Having a Pet Makes You a Better Person, Ep. 962
July 31, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesWhy am I talking about animals on a show about being a better person? Animals can really bring out our better instincts and give us an opportunity to get out of our own heads, thinking about our own problems. Plus, they're cute. I originally aired this episode in late winter, thinking it was the perfect time for a little cute infusion when our spirits could go for some lifting. But now that we’re experiencing the hottest summer on record, I think it’s a great opportunity for a re-listen! This...
[No-Fuss, High-Yum Cooking]: Grocery Shopping Secrets for Easier Cooking, Ep. 961
July 28, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesWe can’t talk about how to get better and making more of your own food without also talking about getting better about grocery shopping. After all, you can’t cook what you don’t have. This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[No-Fuss, High-Yum Cooking]: How to Make Multiple Meals out of One Cooking Session, Ep. 960
July 27, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesThere are two kinds of people in this world: those who embrace leftovers, and those who turn their nose up at them. By the end of this episode, I hope you’ll be firmly in the embrace ‘em camp, if you’re not there already. This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[No-Fuss, High-Yum Cooking]: What Rachael Ray Taught Me about Cooking Efficiently, Ep. 959
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesWhile you definitely don’t need any formal training to be a great home cook, having a couple of techniques up your sleeve can make things a lot easier. So today I’m sharing three cooking strategies that, over the years, have saved me weeks of time. I did learn them from a pro, but not in a class or culinary school. This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[Fun, Dammit]: How Having Fun Can Get Your Butt in Gear, Ep. 958
July 21, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesLet’s face it: Adulting can be a real slog. The list of things to do and take care of can feel relentless. However, that does not mean that doing the things you need to do has to be boring, or tedious. You CAN use fun to goad yourself into doing those things you have to do, and enjoy yourself while you’re doing it This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Aqua Tru – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off any water purifier Learn more ...
[Fun, Dammit]: What You Focus on Grows, So Let’s Focus on Fun, Ep. 957
July 19, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesIn order to invite more fun into your life, it helps to give some thought to what you consider to be fun, and what you’ve been doing for fun lately, and objectively assess whether you might need to prioritize fun a little more. I think of it as doing a fun inventory. That may sound like a clinical approach to playfulness, but what you inspect, you respect. C’mon, it’ll be fun! This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Aqua Tru – Use ...
[Fun, Dammit]: The Serious Benefits of Fun (And the Two Types), Ep. 956
July 17, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesIf you want something in your life to change, you’re craving more meaning, a great place to start is by looking at fun. I get that fun can feel frivolous, and that it’s easy to think that we should wait until things calm down before we even consider doing something just for the fun of it. But fun is not just enjoyable, but also it’s vital to our wellbeing and even to our very purpose for being on this planet in this body at this juncture in time. Woah. This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – U...
[Grab-and-Go Breakfast]: Bet You Never Thought About This Crowdpleaser as Road Food, Ep. 955
July 14, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesYou probably are already aware of parfaits as a breakfast option. But did you know that you can pack them to go??? I’ve got a story, plus how to make them delicious without being a total sugar bomb, as, let’s face it, most parfaits are. This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Aqua Tru – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off any water purifier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[Grab-and-Go Breakfasts]: Eggs on Wheels, Ep. 954
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesOne criteria I had for this week’s grab-and-go breakfasts is that they do not involve dirtying a pan during the morning hustle. Which rules out eggs, right? Wrong. This is a cooking method for ‘fried’ eggs popularized by Mark Bittman that is going to crack breakfast wide open (I could not resist the pun). This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Aqua Tru – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off any water purifier Learn more about you...
[Grab-and-Go Breakfasts]: This Breakfast Sounds Weird, Tastes Ah-mazing, Ep. 953
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesOK, I know: Chia pudding sounds like something your hippy aunt made in the 70s. But trust me, it’s really flipping good. I admit I discovered chia pudding when I was on the ketogenic diet a few years ago and needed something to fill the dessert void. But chia pudding also makes an awesome breakfast, tastes kind of like rice pudding (and if you’re not into that texture, I’ve got a fix for you), provides heaps of fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, and keeps you pleasantly full for a few ...
[Vacation]: Navigating the Dreaded Re-Entry, Ep. 952
July 07, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesHave you ever gotten home from vacation and felt… sad? Out of it? Just not like yourself? That very real phenomenon is what we’re talking about today. Both why it happens, and what you can do about it. This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[Vacation]: How to Enjoy Yourself w/o Totally Ditching Your Healthy Habits, Ep. 951
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesRaise your hand if you’ve ever gotten home from a vacation and felt like you needed to check into a detox facility. Or, as the saying goes, you needed a vacation to recover from your vacation. Today, we’re talking about how to have plenty of fun when you’re away without overindulging to the point that you feel like crap. My interview with Ashley Whillans on overcoming time poverty Interview with Ashley Whillans on the benefits of vacation time Study on the benefits of 11 minutes of exercise ...