Simple
110 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 862 ratingsArchived in 2019, Simple hosted conversations about living well and ignoring the rest.
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Re-Learning Stuff (4/4) | 129
May 29, 2018 12:01 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBWe’re wrapping up our series on re-learning things as an adult! Part 1 covered relationships, part 2 was physical health, part 3 was work, and for this last one? We’re tackling education. Not the educational system, nor our kids’ academics — we’re referring to our own self-education, whether it’s about the practical things we’ve come to learn are important (personal finance) or how to keep your brain engaged, even when life is busy (puzzles). Come along for the ride! Links From This Ep...
Re-Learning Stuff (3/4) | 128
May 22, 2018 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBContinuing our series on things we’ve re-learned in our adulthoods, in this episode we're talking work. Erin and I are both self-employed, so we determine the course for most of our working rhythm — which is both a huge privilege and a responsibility. We talk about how our ideas of what it means to work well has evolved over the years, as well as our most helpful tips we're still learning when it comes to doing good work. Links From This Episode: Erin’s blog, Design for Mankind Erin ...
Re-Learning Stuff (2/4) | 127
May 15, 2018 14:38 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBWe're continuing our series on things we've re-learned in our adulthoods, where we explore a few topics we thought about (or were taught) differently when we were younger than what we believe now. In this one, we're exploring physical stuff — specifically, eating, sleeping, and moving. It's almost impossible to stay static about your philosophy on health, both because what kid cares about omega-3s and getting 8-10 hours of shuteye every night, but also because of science. We simply didn'...
Re-Learning Stuff (1/4) | 126
May 08, 2018 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWe're starting a new series! In this one, Erin and I talk about re-learning things as an adult. We all learn things growing up, many of them subconsciously. And then we often deconstruct, then re-learn new ideas, truths, and nuances about life as we get older. It's a decent way to gain some wisdom. In part one, we're talking about relationships. What are the ingredients for good, healthy ones? How do we set healthy boundaries? What does it mean to be yourself? It's a good one! Links ...
Women's Work: A Landscape Architect | 125
May 01, 2018 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWe’ve got for you a Very Special Episode of Simple Show for you here... a recent episode of Women’s Work, my other new podcast that celebrates creative women who do interesting work! From artists and entrepreneurs, to scientists, journalists, engineers, coders, and beyond… it’s your chance to hear the stories of all sorts of women who make our world a better place. If you like The Simple Show, I think you’ll love Women's Work. In this one I’m talking to Bethany Rydmark, an eighth-generat...
Social Self-Care (4/4) | 124
April 24, 2018 07:47 - 41 minutes - 39 MBWe're wrapping up our series on social self-care with the idea of legacy — but not in a writing-your-will, do-something-amazing way. Haley and I are talking about having a view on life that’s beyond your own short time on earth. This is about leaving things for the next generation, whether or not you're parents. And this is good to think about whether you've got babies at home, are empty nesters, or somewhere in between. There's so many small, daily things we can do to leave a legacy! ...
Social Self-Care (3/4) | 123
April 17, 2018 12:41 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBYeah, it seems weird to say storytelling is part of self-care, much less social self-care — but hear us out. Haley and I talk about why infusing our lives with good stories makes us better people, and therefore, better members of society. Stories inform our moral imagination, a place to hang wisdom and complicated ideas, and teach us what collectively matters to us: we’re designed to learn, love, and carry stories with us. Notes From This Episode: Social Self-Care, Part 1 Social Self-...
Social Self-Care (2/4) | 122
April 10, 2018 12:44 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBContinuing our series on social self-care, this time Haley and I talk about stewardship: caring for the things we've been given. What does that look like in real life? It was commonplace for our grandparents' generation to 'use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without,' as the war slogan reminded them—it was just part of life. But we live in a throwaway culture now. “Reusing something instead of immediately discarding it, when done for the right reasons, can be an act of love which exp...
Social Self-Care (1/4) | 121
April 03, 2018 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this new series, co-host Haley Stewart and I deep-dive about self-care—but not just self-care. We're talking self-care for the greater good; the simple-but-profound idea that when we take care of ourselves, we're better members of society. We're better neighbors, friends, parents, spouses... we're just better people for the world around us. It's more than just monthly manicures: it's about being the healthiest version of ourselves. Here in Part 1, we're unpacking friendships, and what i...
Making the Most of 2 Weeks Off (4/4) | 120
March 27, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBWe're wrapping up this deep-dive on travel with Part 4: making it meaningful, both while you're on the road and when you return. Because it's all well and good to plan adventures and get excited, but what about bonding? Loving the experience? Making memories? And coming home well? Steph and I talk debriefing—landing the plane relationally and emotionally—as well as soaking in the moment while you're there. When you embrace not being able to do everything, it's easier to be fully in the mom...