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.
For detailed show notes on each interview, visit katehanley.substack.com. And if you’d like to hear these interviews in one ad-free episode (as opposed to broken up into three shorter episodes with a few ads sprinkled in to keep the lights on), become a paid subscriber once you’re there.
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Episodes
[Vacation]: Making a Kickass Packing List, Ep. 950
July 03, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesVacation is fun to think about, but less fun to pack for. I just got back from our first-ever two-week vacation and feel, for the first time, that I really nailed the packing. So I’m sharing the packing strategy I used with you! Here are those categories: Exercise, lounging, dressing up, weather, activities, everyday, toiletries, entertainment 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...
[Life Clarity]: If You Were Writing a Memoir, What Would You Call It?, Ep. 949
June 30, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesHow often do you think about how your life has been going up to this point? Not very often, right? I’ve got an exercise for you today that can help you get a little objectivity and clarity on who you are and what you’ve done that’s also just a fun thought experiment, and that is to think about what the title of your memoir would be. Those prompts again are: A specific incident or place that has shaped you Finish the phrase This is the Story of ____ or A Year of _____ A phrase you heard a lot...
[Life Clarity]: 3 Ways to Get Perspective on Your Problems, Ep. 948
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutesThere’s just something about how you say stuff to another person that can come straight off the truth, like a wind that comes down a mountain. You’re not overthinking, you’re just talking and boom, there it is. Sometimes honestly I don’t really know what I think about something until I talk to someone about it. I’m a big believer in verbal processing. Today I’m sharing 3 ways to get your verbal processing fix–one free, two that you pay for. For those times you need help thinking clearly, yo...
[Life Clarity]: Confused About What to Do? These Two Qs Can Help, Ep. 947
June 26, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesWhen you can tell that you’re not thinking clearly about something it can be so frustrating! So you just try to think harder and that really doesn’t get you anywhere. Here’s what I’ve learned–it’s not trying to think the same thing, just harder, that helps you think more clearly. It’s thinking differently. Which…how do you do that exactly? I’ve got 2 questions to ask yourself that help you do just that. My interview with Andrea about breaking the cycle of anger My interview with Andrea abo...
[Let the Schiz Go]: Why Moms (Myself Included) Need to Be Less Controlling, Ep. 946
June 23, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutesThere is a unique kind of control that a lot of mothers–myself included–display. It's called maternal gatekeeping, where we think no one else (including our partners in parenting) is as good a caretaker as we are. And while it’s understandable why we seek this level of control, it’s also not helping anyone. So let’s see what we can do to loosen our grip. Here’s that Ohio State University study I mentioned. This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order...
[Let that Schiz Go]: A Mantra for Letting Go of Expectations, Ep. 945
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesExpectations are a real bugger. They make us feel that if things don't happen the way we think they will, there's something wrong with us. But of course, things rarely happen the way we think they will. So how can we start to let those buggers go? Especially when we're not always aware that we have them in the first place. I’ve got a really simple but really powerful mantra for you. This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Learn mo...
[Let that Schiz Go]: 3 Exercise to Release Stuff Energetically, Ep. 944
June 19, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesSometimes there are things that you feel like you've let go, or that you should have let go already, when in truth it still feels like they’re clinging to you, like cigarette smoke gets in your hair and you can smell it the next morning, if you’re old enough to remember going to restaurants and bars where smoking was permitted. Here are three practices you can do in those instances to wash that smoke right outta your hair--three practices that work on the energetic level. This episode sponso...
[Creating New Habits]: Ancient Wisdom for Avoiding the Dreaded Backslide, Ep. 943
June 16, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesThere are many obstacles to creating and assimilating new habits that help us become better people. I mean, of course, otherwise we would all be walking around as the best possible version of ourselves and wouldn’t that be grand? Here's how to deal with one of the biggest obstacles: backsliding. 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
[Creating New Habits]: The Habit-Building Secret that Sets You Up for Success, Ep. 942
June 14, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesToday I’m sharing something that can help you stay on track with your efforts to start a new habit. Best of all, this tip takes about five seconds to do!! It harnesses the universal truth that what you focus on grows, and helps you pay attention to your success more than your lapses. 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
[Creating New Habits]: Building Habits Is Hard–Doing This Makes It Feel Amazing, Ep. 941
June 12, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesLet’s say you’re trying to build a habit of spending 10 minutes a night putting things away and restoring some amount of order to your home. It’s easy to think of that as just a chore, or a box to tick, which is not all that motivating. It’s like eating your lima beans or something else that you hate that you are trying teach yourself to endure. But when you raise your awareness of how those 10 minutes benefit you, your energy shifts, and when you change your energy, you change your results....
[Breaking Old Habits]: What to Do When You Mess Up (Because It Happens), Ep. 940
June 09, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesTrying to become better is not a reason for feeling bad about yourself. You will mess up. You will backslide. You will completely forget. And it is OK. All you need to do is simply start again. 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
[Breaking Old Habits]: A Powerful Way to Get Your Butt into Gear, Ep. 939
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesToday’s big idea is that because habits are so unconscious and so well-worn, it can take a really big dose of motivation to get you to take action and then to sustain that action. The good news is that I’m going to share a great motivator with you. The bad news is that it is not all that pleasant. 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
[Breaking Old Habits]: How Habits Are Like Icebergs, Ep. 938
June 05, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesHabits are like icebergs--you can perceive just the tip of them, when actually most of them exist underneath the surface of your awareness. You can’t just throw some dirt and some grass seed on the tip of an iceberg and turn it into a meadow--it’s still gonna be a mountain of ice that runs deep. You need to see what's under the surface to truly change 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. Vis...
[Boundaries, People]: What’s on Your “I Don’t” List?, Ep. 937
June 02, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutesKnowing what’s on your “don’t list” will help shore up your boundaries, and that helps you walk a little taller and keeps any bad behavior from taking away from your well-being. 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
[Boundaries, People!]: How Boundaries Create Freedom, Ep. 936
May 31, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesDrawing boundaries might feel limiting, but corralling your energy is, paradoxically, SUPER freeing. Then you don’t have to expend time or energy wrapped up in drama that isn’t yours, or deciding when you should get involved, or figuring out how to scale back. 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
[Boundaries, People!]: Which of the 2 Types of Boundaries Do You Need Most?, Ep. 935
May 29, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes[I’m replaying some of my best stuff while I take the summer off to decompress. This week’s episodes on boundaries are something we all need reminders of because unfortunately, boundaries are not ‘set it and forget it’!] There are two types of boundaries, and we tend to only think about one of them, which means you could be neglecting an important way of keeping yourself in a good place. Which one are you better at? And which type would serve you best at this moment? This episode sponsored b...
[Bottom 3 Episodes Ever]: Be Coachable, Ep. 934
May 26, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesHere it is–my third-least listened to episode ever. It’s about how to stay open to constructive feedback, and why you want to. I mean, this is a true strength–but perhaps not something that’s typically top of mind for most of us (hence, it’s position way down at the bottom of the downloads). 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
[Bottom 3 Episodes Ever]: Why You Should Ditch the GPS Once in a While, Ep. 933
May 24, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesThis week I’m replaying the three episodes that have gotten the fewest listens since they first launched. These are some really early episodes, and frankly, they’re kinda preachy! I think I had some stuff to get off my chest! Here’s the original episode description: “Surely there are some places in this world where you don’t need an omnipotent GPS voice to get you there. I mean, what happens when the grid goes down and we’ve all lost the ability to navigate by ourselves? What then?” This epis...
[Bottom 3 Episodes Ever]: Can You Eat Lunch Without Doing This? , Ep. 932
May 22, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesAs I was browsing for old episodes to re-play while I take a hiatus for the rest of the summer, I figured it was only fair that I play the least popular episodes, and not just the big winners. So this week I’m replaying the three episodes that have gotten the fewest listens since they first launched. Do they deserve their spot at the bottom of the list? Give ‘em a listen and decide for yourself! Here’s the original episode info: “Today I am encouraging you—imploring you, even!--to take an hon...
[Top 3 Episodes Ever]: What Got You in Trouble in School Could Now Save Democracy, Ep. 931
May 19, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesThis week during the great hiatus of 2023 (for this podcast, anyway, although if there’s something you can take a break from, I support you!), I’m replaying the three episodes with the most listens. Today’s is about something that may seem trivial that actually has the potential to have a very big impact on your community at large. And that is to have more conversations with the people you know about the laws, policies, bodies, and people that govern where you live. Yep, chatting with friend...
[Top 3 Episodes Ever]:CAN You Give from an Empty Cup??, Ep. 930
May 17, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesThis week during the great hiatus of 2023 (for this podcast, anyway, although if there’s something you can take a break from, I support you!), I’m replaying the three episodes with the most listens. Today’s is a very close second in terms of overall listens to the Stop Being Nice episode I re-ran on Monday. You've heard the advice to put on your own oxygen mask first, and that you can't give from an empty cup (I've said this myself many times, including on this podcast). But I've been re-thi...
[Top 3 Episodes Ever]: Why You Should Stop Being Nice, Ep. 929
May 15, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesThis week during the great hiatus of 2023 (for this podcast, anyway, although if there’s something you can take a break from, I support you!), I’m replaying the three episodes with the most listens. Today’s is from the last week of 2021, when my friend Terri Trespicio, author of the book Unfollow Your Passion, was my co-host for the week and shared several anti-resolutions for the year ahead. This was far and away the most popular anti-resolution–and was, in fact, the most popular episode I’...
[Money Mantras]: Pay Yourself First, Ep. 928
May 12, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesAlthough the bills take up a big part of our financial thinking, your highest money priority is NOT to make sure that your bills are paid. It’s to make sure that YOU are paid–so that you have money for more than just your bills. You have it for goals, your dreams, and your freedom. And how you do that is today’s money mantra. 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
[Money Mantras]: Think Like a Breadwinner, Ep. 927
May 10, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutesMost women limit their earning potential by aiming merely to be able to pay their bills–which is a wonderful thing to be able to do, but it stops short of assuming full responsibility for ourselves, and leaves out the potential for things like saving, investing, and building true financial freedom (meaning, not being beholden to the next paycheck). Today’s guest, Jennifer Barrett, is on a mission to change that thinking! She’s the author of Think Like a Breadwinner, and she’s been on the jour...
[Money Mantras]: What to Say instead of “I Can’t Afford That”, Ep. 926
May 08, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesWith the “is it here yet?” recession and definitely here inflation, conversations about how much things cost and how much money you have or don’t have are even more pressing. Venting and talking out options is great, but if you tell yourself--or someone else–”I can’t afford that” or “I’m so broke” you’re basically putting energy in to this idea that you don’t have enough money. Come find out how to frame this in your mind and in your words for better financial mojo. This episode sponsored by...
[Your Energy]: Secrets to Reading Other People’s Energy, Ep. 925
May 05, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesSome people are more empathetic and/or sensitive and so they get an intuitive read on other people’s energy without a lot of conscious effort. But everyone can get better at reading other people’s energy with a little practice. In this episode, I share four things to assess--because you deserve to be around people who make you feel good! 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/ad...
[Your Energy]: 8 Quick Ways to Raise Your Vibe, Ep. 924
May 03, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesYour energy isn't set it and forget it. There are simple things you can do to raise it up. Here are my favorite 8 ways--which one will you try so you can conduct your own energy experiment? 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
[Your Energy]: So, How’s Your Energy? Let’s Find Out, Ep. 923
May 01, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutesJust like your favorite streaming shows, I am taking a hiatus. In the meantime, I’m replaying some of my best stuff. Up this week–all about your energy. As in, your vibe. Figuring out what raises your energy and what squashes it is a crucial part of being able to take care of yourself and your overall energy. I call it doing an energy audit, which sounds very official, doesn’t it? Like someone’s going to come to your house wearing a hard hat and carrying a clipboard? Don’t worry, it’s not li...
[Taking a Break]: 7 Things I Learned about Productivity from Podcasting for 3.5 Years, Ep. 922
April 28, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesAs I get ready to take the summer off from producing new episodes (although until I’m back I’ll be replaying some of my best stuff–not going to go totally dark on your like your favorite streaming show does!), I’m recognizing the things that this long-term project has taught me about productivity, creating a body of work, staying inspired, and consistency. Hey, maybe listening to this episode can help you absorb those lessons without having to crank out the content! This episode sponsored by...
[Taking a Break]: 7 Things This Podcast Taught Me About Being a Better Person, Ep. 921
April 26, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesWhat happens when you devote yourself to exploring all the many ways to be a better person? After producing over 900 episodes and writing a book with 401 ways to bring your best, I’ve got some takeaways to share. After this episode, I’m replaying some of my best stuff while I take the summer off. I’ll be back in the fall with new episodes. Thanks for being here, for sticking around, and for any and every little thing you do to make a difference in yourself and the world. This episode sponso...
[Taking a Break]: How Reiki Helped Me Make a Tough Decision, Ep. 920
April 24, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesThis week I’m talking about taking a break, which is what I am doing with the podcast–after this week of episodes, I’m taking the summer off from producing new episodes. (But don’t worry, I will be replaying some of my best stuff while I’m away!) Think of this podcast like Ted Lasso or Game of Thrones–sometimes you just have to wait for it to come back. :) It’s sort of a funny story, how I decided to take a break. And it has everything to do with my signing up for a Reiki class in March. List...
[Perimenopause]: The Good News about Menopause, Ep. 919
April 21, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesSure, there's plenty of things about perimenopause that suck. But as a post-menopausal person, I'm here to tell you about what you have to look forward to. (It's good news!) This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Ritual’s Essential for Women – Save 10% off your first three months Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[Perimenopause]: Self-Care Secrets for an Easier Perimenopausal Transition, Ep. 918
April 19, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutesToday I’m talking with holistic health coach Jolinda Johnson, who specializes in helping women through the perimenopausal transition, about the many symptoms of perimenopause, many of which I think will surprise you, as well as easy but powerful things you can do for yourself that mitigate those symptoms. Jolinda knows her STUFF!! I learned a ton. Follow Jolinda on Instagram Check out Jolinda’s website This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $...
[Perimenopause]: Could Hormones Be Causing Your Irritability, Sleeplessness, Weight Gain, and More? Ep. 917
April 17, 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. Come learn some of the more surprising symptoms of perimenopause. This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Ritual’s Essential for Women – Save 10% off your first three months Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
[Little Things] The Surprising Power of Friendly Hand Gestures, Ep. 916
April 14, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesHand gestures are something that holds a lot of power that we don’t typically give much thought to. (In fact, in yoga, hand gestures are known as mudras and are used to channel the body’s energy in a specific way during meditation.) In our society, we use mudras a lot without giving much thought to exactly how powerful the are. I mean, the OK symbol? Flipping the bird? The peace sign? These are powerful mudras. In today’s episode, I’m covering 5 powerful hand gestures that can uplift you and...
Little Things] The Who, What, Why, When and How of Microdosing, Ep. 915
April 12, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutesThis week on the podcast I’m talking about little things that make a big difference. And today’s little thing is microdosing. I’m talking with Tracey Tee, a former stand-up comedian and serial entrepreneur who now runs Moms on Mushrooms, an online community for mothers who are either interested in or practicing microdosing on hallucinogenic mushrooms. I know what you’re probably thinking – what? Why? How? And, maybe, should I try that? Find Tracey at momsonmushrooms.com This episode sponsor...
[Little Things]: Why Fast, Painless Acts of Kindness Matter, Ep. 914
April 10, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesTalking about little things this week, because who doesn’t love things that take a small amount of effort yet can pay big dividends!? We’re all looking for quick fixes and while I don’t really believe in quick fixes when it comes to personal development, there are easy, fast, painless things you can do that help you keep evolving and growing. Today’s quick fix? Teeny acts of kindness. Microkindness, if you will. You won’t believe how powerful its benefits are. This episode sponsored by: Nex...
[De-Clutter Your Life]: A Painless–and Fun!--Way to Delete 1000s of Emails from Your Inbox, Ep. 913
April 07, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesContinuing on the theme of de-cluttering your life, today I’m talking about how to go about tackling something that most of us have and that causes a feeling of overwhelm, stress, and things left undone every time we check out email – and that is an overflowing inbox. I’ll share the one strategy I’ve used to go from 26,000 emails down to about 4,000 without worrying that I’m deleting something I might later regret. (And I’m still at it! In little chunks.) Whether you ever get to inbox zero, ...
[De-Clutter Your Life]: The One Skill That Can Free You From Overdoing, Ep. 912
April 05, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesIf you want more space in your life you’re going to have to let go of a few things. That’s where delegating comes in. It’s a fun idea and a crucial skill that’s not always so easy to implement. Today we’ll cover how to figure out what to delegate, the key things to keep in mind when you’re delegating, and make a list of the lucky people you can delegate to. Prepare to offload some to-dos! This episode sponsored by: Better Help – Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your be...
[De-Clutter Your Life]: How Do I Stop Feeling So Busy All the Time? Ep. 911
April 03, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesToday I’m answering a listener question from Kristin, who writes: “Lately I’ve been thinking about all I have to do as I lie in bed at night, and although I do manage to fall asleep, as soon as I wake up I already feel behind. I want to have more time to connect with friends, or putter around in the garden, or go to the beach, or just…read a book but I’m not sure how to get off this hamster wheel. How can I stop feeling so damn busy all the time?” It’s part of a week of episodes devoted to cr...
[Socially Awkward]: The Magical, 2-Minute Way to Make a Lasting Good Impression, Episode 910
March 31, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesToday I’m talking about something that’s been near and dear to my heart for a long time now – sending a thank you note. (I actually wrote a book proposal in the late 90s for a book on writing thank you notes that included fill in the blank templates–it was a mash-up of Mad LIbs and how to. It did not end up selling to a publisher, which is a bummer, right?) ANYWAY, whether it’s an actual handwritten note or a text (and I’ll share when you to do each), expressing your thanks in writing is mor...
[Socially Awkward]: How to Have Fun & Make Real Connections at a Networking Event, Episode 909
March 29, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutesWe're headed back out there--conferences, networking events, even just going to the office and having in-person meetings. Some people have been waiting for this moment, but others of us have gotten real cozy at home, talking to the cats or the dogs. Even though we may be craving connection, there can still be some jitters, maybe even some fears. So let's get some tips from someone who's not only a pro at connecting and networking, but also someone who will get your excited about the potential...
[Socially Awkward]: A 3-Step Formula for Introducing Yourself without Rambling, Episode 908
March 27, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesThis week I’m talking about how to get back out there and being social with people in real time without feeling rusty or awkward. Because, after three years of having most meetings and even a lot of work places happening online, we’re not really used to sharing space, navigating a group of people, and talking to one another. I think we’re all a little socially awkward now. And yet we’re craving that connection. Today’s episode is to help you know what to do when you’re in a meeting and you h...
[Tough Times], 7 Little Things that Help You Deal with Tough Times, Ep. 907
March 24, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutesWhen you’re going through tough times, it’s tempting to just hunker down and endure and do whatever it takes to get by. I ate a lot of cookies after my appendectomy which is not something I typically do and I swear, it was healing. That being said, there are little things, sometimes even tiny things, that, if you can manage to do one or two of them here and there can have a big positive impact on your being and your wellbeing, and make those tough times less taxing. Here are TK of them, alon...
[Tough Times], Finding Your Way to Post Traumatic Growth, Ep. 906
March 22, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutesToday I'm talking with Andrea Nakayama, founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance. For the last 20+ years, Andrea helped those with chronic and autoimmune illnesses identify the healing protocol that will help them finally feel better and become the expert that they’ve been looking for. Andrea was motivated to pursue this path because 25+ years ago, when she was pregnant, Andrea's husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor and given 6 months to live. She has an incredible personal story but ...
[Tough Times], Secrets to Being Able to Receive Support, Ep. 905
March 20, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesHere’s a truth about tough times–they’re naturally a LOT tougher when you try to get through them on your own. And yet, receiving isn’t something we’re taught to do. I mean, the phrase, it’s better to give than to receive is excellent proof of that. We have to give up some stuff in order to be able to receive: namely, being too proud, being uncomfortable with accepting help, not wanting to be a bother, and just being trapped in our own head. Let’s talk about two things that will help you be m...
[Grab Bag], The Life Admin We All Ought to Be Doing in March, Ep. 904
March 17, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutesIf, as I shared in Monday’s episode, March is meh it’s a great time to simultaneously catch up on and get ahead on some adulting. Let’s take advantage of the last bits of winter’s hibernating energy to, as Elvis used to say, TCB (take care of business). I’ve got a handy dandy list of what needs your attention now, as well as tips on how to reframe the tedium and maybe even enjoy yourself. This episode sponsored by: NextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more Ri...
[Grab Bag], What’s the Deal with CBD? Ep. 903
March 15, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutesOne of the things on my crazy mixed-up list of things giving me life are CBD supplements–they were my pain reliever of choice as I’ve recovered from having my appendix out. When I’ve been talking to friends and family members about how it’s been helping me (better than the oxy and Tylenol my doctor prescribed), they’ve had a lot of questions about it, so thought I’d put everything I know about CBD–and have learned through some basic research that you now don’t have to do–in an episode. Altho...
[Grab Bag]: Crazy, Mixed-Up List of the Things Giving Me Life, Ep. 902
March 13, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutesI have two mantras for this time of year: May is cray (because it’s always jam-packed with various events), and March is meh (because we’re tired of winter but it’s not yet spring, at least not here in the Northeast). This week’s episodes are my attempt to bust up some of that ‘meh’ energy. Starting with this hodge podge list of things that are currently giving me life – a garment, a gadget, a book, a show, and a supplement. I hope at least one of these things will help you, too. Things on m...
[Better for You Buzzes]: What to Do When You’re Upset (Before You Pour a Glass or Pop a Gummy), Ep. 901
March 10, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutesWorry, angst, malaise, the blahs, questioning--these states overtake all of us at some point, often when we’re navigating some kind of transition, or wondering if it’s time to make one. And while these moments can be uncomfortable–particularly because of the uncertainty that they bring with them–they are key, pivotal times in our lives. You know, the kind of thing you want to be present for, and bring your best thinking to. So today I’m sharing two powerful things to do to help you get some c...