Today By The Way
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 365 ratingsThis is the podcast for moms who don't have time for podcasts.
Your to-do list is a mile long, but sometimes all you need is a quick chat with a fun friend to brighten your day. Indiana Adams has been a trusted voice on the internet for well over a decade and she knows just how demanding mom life can be. Each Monday and Friday episode of Today By The Way aims to be around 15-minutes; that's just enough time to share recommendations, to laugh about pop culture headlines, and to cheer you on as you start your day. If you’re a mom whose van has cereal in every crevice or whose hair is mostly dry shampoo, welcome. You’ve found your people. This short and sweet podcast just became your new best friend.
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93. Countdown to 100: What’s Next for Today By The Way
January 22, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBYou may have heard the news: I have landed my dream job as the community manager for my favorite podcast. Today I share why doing a solo podcast was harder than I thought plus my hopes for the final seven episodes of TBTW and what’s next for this beloved community and My Internet Besties. Find the full show archives at TodayByTheWay.com and connect with me on Instagram at @indianaadams. Our FB community is My Internet Besties. Join us.
92. Officially the New Year Starts Now: Goal Setting in 2021
January 04, 2021 08:46 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIt’s the first Monday of the year, so NOW is the time we actually buckle down on our new year's resolutions. Today we discuss our dashed dreams of 2020, our word of the year for 2021, and the one thing that I’ve used for goal planning for the last three years. LINKS: Morgan Harper Nicols: word of the year game Nancy Anderson 12-week Ab Rehab- 20% off 25% off Cultivate What Matters 2021 PowerSheets Daphne Bamburg's Instagram for Goal Styling Find the full show notes at TodayByThe...
91. This is Jeopardy (Trivia), Black Friday Switch Deals, & Cooking Something New
November 23, 2020 09:08 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBOh, Alex Trebek, what a gift you were to the world. Today I discuss my unrealized childhood dream of appearing on Jeopardy and the best thing you can use to prepare yourself for your own Jeopardy audition. I also discuss my stance on video games, where I’m buying a Nintendo Switch, and what new recipe I’m trying for Thanksgiving (Hint: it’s the main event). Also: #TeamHam. Today’s episode is brought to you by Care/of, a wellness brand that makes it easy to maintain your health goals with a...
Update: Where's Indiana? What's happening?
November 16, 2020 06:24 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBA quiet explanation about TBTW's absence... basically my voice is gone and it's been gone for a week.
90. You Can Sing Me Happy Birthday, 100 Birthday Freebies & Deals, & The Gift of Reviews For Podcasters You Love
October 30, 2020 15:58 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIt’s my birthday so today I talk about the legal battle it took to get the Happy Birthday song into public domain. My plan next year is to sign up for allllll the birthday freebies during the month of October, and this week’s challenge is to leave a glowing review for all the podcasters you love. Today’s episode is brought to us by The Upper Room. Enjoy a free 30 day trial of their email or app service by visiting upperroom.org/welcome. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episo...
Bonus Episode: Living Out Faith These Days
October 28, 2020 21:13 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBYesterday’s bonus episode was about how Jesus changed everything in my life so today’s bonus episode is what that looks like, practically speaking, for me as a busy mom and for us as a family with little kids. This is a bonus episode, so if we don't share the same faith or if you carry church hurt, please feel free to skip this. I'll see you Friday. Production this month was made possible by The Upper Room. Enjoy a free 30 day trial of their email or app service by visiting upperroom.or...
Bonus Episode: My Story of Faith
October 27, 2020 19:11 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBUp top: Please know that I realize that there are people in our community who practice a different faith than I do and there are others who do not ascribe to any faith traditions at all. I also know that in a community the size of ours, there are people carrying around the heartache of being hurt or abused by the church, so personal stories about Christianity can be triggering. I am deeply sorry if that is you. Please protect your heart and opt out. We’ll be back Friday with our regularly sc...
89. Feeling 40, How I Went From Using a Makeup Wipe to Adopting a Skin Care Regimen, & All The Products I Use
October 26, 2020 13:44 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIt’s my birthday week! I thought I’d kick off this episode with how not great my 40th year has been… except when it comes to my skin! My adult skin hasn’t looked this good maybe ever and that’s because my skincare routine used to be: Step one: sometimes wipe my face off with a makeup remover wipe. Step two: There is no step two. Now I have lots of steps and I’m trying new makeup and honestly? It helps get me moving in the mornings. Today’s episode is brought to us by The Upper Room. Enjoy...
88. My Rap Debut, Weirdness & What It Costs You Socially, & Do We Worry About That For Our Kids?
October 24, 2020 03:59 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBWe’ve established that I was not a cool kid, right? Despite this, one day in 7th grade I decided to rap my student council speech. Today I discuss how I see a little bit of that in one of my kids and ponder if I might give her a heads up. Our #TBTWChallenge this week is to try something different with your makeup and our good time / good deal is super cheap bedding and J.Crew’s early access Black Friday 50% off sale. Today’s episode is brought to us by The Upper Room. Enjoy a free 30 day t...
87. Conversations With Chris: Oh, So You Do Things Totally Different Than Me!
October 17, 2020 03:58 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBI was making fun of the way Chris draws a star (guys, he starts at the top! I thought everyone started on the lower left!) and we started chatting about all the mundane things that we that others do differently. Toilet paper: over or under? Stars? Start at the top or lower left? Toothbrush: toothpaste goes on a wet brush or a dry brush? Brushing your teeth? Before or after breakfast? Mac & cheese: follow the directions on the box or do whatever? Seatbelt: buckle before you start the car or a...
86. So Prime Day Is Thing We’re All Doing Now; My Favorite Deals at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Amazon
October 13, 2020 07:39 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThe is an entire episode in the format of our Good Time / Good Deal Section! Today and tomorrow Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Amazon are having Black Friday-esque sales. All the deals mentioned are linked at TBTW.IN/86. Today’s episode is brought to us by The Upper Room. Enjoy a free 30 day trial of their email or app service by visiting upperroom.org/welcome. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at @indianaadams. Our FB community is ...
85. 2019 Optimism, How We Do Halloween, & When Did Halloween Become Sexy?
October 09, 2020 07:23 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBWarning: I say the word sexy a lot. Like a lot a lot. If you don’t want to have to answer “Mommy, what’s ‘sexy’ mean?” pop those headphones on. If last week was the heaviest episode this is the lightest. Today I discuss our family’s Halloween history and then tell the story of when I found out that Sexy Halloween wasn’t just something from the movies. Today’s episode is brought to us by The Upper Room. Enjoy a free 30 day trial of their email or app service by visiting upperroom.org/we...
84. Our Collective Exhaustion, My New Moles, Is This Depression?, & Infant and Pregnancy Loss
October 02, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBCONTENT ADVISORY: This is the heaviest episode we’ve had to date as we discuss emotional exhaustion, cancer, death, depression, and infant loss and grief. As a parent, I thought I knew tiredness, but collective exhaustion is a whole new kind of tiredness. If you’re feeling hardened and delicate, just know, you’re not alone. Today’s episode is brought to us by The Upper Room. Enjoy a free 30 day trial of their email or app service by visiting upperroom.org/welcome. Find the full show not...
83. Conversations with Chris: Pumpkin Spice, Birthday Months, Something Worse Than Running, & Gift Giving
September 28, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBChris joins me for an unscripted, unedited conversation about autumn, the best month of the year, the worst exercise ever created, and how to give every person the best gift ever. Today’s episode is brought to us by The Upper Room. Enjoy a free 30 day trial of their email or app service by visiting upperroom.org/welcome. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at @indianaadams. Our FB community is My Internet Besties. Join us.
82. Courtney Moore, The Historical American Girl Doll From 1986; Plus Why 40 and 50 Don’t Sound Too Bad When You Consider Paul Rudd
September 25, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBSo American Girl just came out with a doll for their HISTORICAL line who is from 1986. Guess I’ll go lay down with the Crypt Keeper now. Just kidding. I plan to put myself on the Paul Rudd plan and just not age. Today’s episode is brought to you by Better Help, the largest online counseling platform, worldwide. You can get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting BetterHelp.com/indiana. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at ...
81. The 21st of September, The Supreme Friendship Between Ginsburg & Scalia, & Sweater Weather
September 21, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBDo you remember, the 21st night of September? Maybe after tonight you will... Today we talk about September 21st, how part of RBG's legacy was her friendship with her political opposite Justice Scalia, and I share three places to find good sweaters now that tomorrow is officially fall. Also, Earth, Wind, & Fire, please don't sue me. Today’s episode is brought to you by Better Help, the largest online counseling platform, worldwide. You can get 10% off your first month of counseling by...
80. My First Big Crush & The Art Of The Perfect Playlist
September 19, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBI saw my first big crush holding a Simon and Garfunkel CD and it opened a whole new world for me. That crush went nowhere, but it did convince me that music could tell me a whole lot about a person and I was later endeared to Chris after he mailed me the perfect mix CD. I take my playlists very seriously and made this one just for you. Today’s episode is brought to us by The Upper Room. Enjoy a free 30 day trial of their email or app service by visiting upperroom.org/welcome. Find the...
79. The Scientifically Perfect Condiment & All About The World Record I Forgot I Broke
September 14, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBI used to hate ketchup but then one day I changed my mind and there’s a scientific explanation. Do you know what there’s no explanation for? The fact that I once broke a world record and forgot about it (don’t let anyone tell you that mom brain isn’t real). Today’s episode is brought to us by The Upper Room. Enjoy a free 30 day trial of their email or app service by visiting upperroom.org/welcome. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at...
78. Reflections on 9/11 And How You’ve Loved Me Well
September 12, 2020 03:16 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBNineteen years ago my friend Kati told us that one day our children would ask us where we were on September 11, 2001, and she was right. We shared the full story with our kids at the dinner table tonight and now I share that with you (including how I empathize with Toby Keith? TELL NO ONE). Also: you are the best people on the internet. My heart is so full with you in my life. Thank you for carrying my mat this week. Today’s episode is brought to you by Better Help, the largest online c...
77. White After Labor Day, The Edwardian Regina Georges, & Rowing My Boat
September 07, 2020 14:18 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIt’s Labor Day! What’s the deal with not wearing white between now and Memorial Day? Let me tell you about the OG influencers who put this trend in action and (the mean reason) why. Also: For the first time in my life, I found an exercise that I love: rowing. Today’s episode is brought to you by Better Help, the largest online counseling platform, worldwide. You can get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting BetterHelp.com/indiana. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.co...
77. White After Labor Day, Edwardian Regina Georges, & Rowing My Boat
September 07, 2020 14:18 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIt’s Labor Day! What’s the deal with not wearing white between now and Memorial Day? Let me tell you about the OG influencers who put this trend in action and (the mean reason) why. Also: For the first time in my life, I found an exercise that I love: rowing. Today’s episode is brought to you by Better Help, the largest online counseling platform, worldwide. You can get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting BetterHelp.com/indiana. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.co...
76. Part Two: What To Do When A Friendship Is Hard
September 04, 2020 05:04 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB[ Part One ] How can I be expected to have a friend group when I don’t even have one good friend? I know that’s a lot to ask, but hopefully, I explain why this is necessary. Our community challenge this week is to declutter your digital network. Keep, mute, and delete so that your feed gives you what you want more of. Today’s episode is brought to you by Noonday Collection, a fair trade accessories and jewelry company that’s doing good work in the world. Shop my link at IndianaAdams.N...
75. Part One: What To Do When A Friendship Is Hard
August 31, 2020 07:25 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWe talk about friendship a lot here on TBTW, but I don’t know if we’ve ever talked about what to do if a friendship has run its course, if a friendship is unbalanced, or if a historical friendship can sustain currency differences. Part two comes Friday. Today’s episode is brought to you by Noonday Collection, a fair trade accessories and jewelry company that’s doing good work in the world. Shop my link at IndianaAdams.Noondaycollection.com. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/e...
74. On The Anniversary of MLK’s Historic “I Have A Dream” Speech
August 28, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBI find it difficult to talk about politics on a public platform, but please don’t mistake that as me being unwilling to take a stand at the expense of my comfort. It’s the 57th anniversary of The March on Washington. What is your hope and dream for our generation? Read: MLK’s I Have A Dream Speech, John Lewis’ posthumous essay. Today’s episode is brought to you by PrepDish, a healthy meal planning service and my kitchen VIP. Get two weeks for free at PrepDish.com/today. Find the ful...
73. Weird Things To Mail & Weird Things You’ve Purchased
August 24, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week let’s test the post office. The Internet gave me a list of 10 weird things you can mail without a box so let’s see if those things can actually be mailed. Connect on the @TodayByTheWay Instagram to perhaps be a part of the experiment. Also, this week something weird that I forgot I ordered showed up. What’s something you’ve ordered and had forgotten about until it arrived? Today’s episode is also brought to you by PrepDish, a healthy meal planning service and my kitchen VIP. Get ...
72. Level Up Conversations: Do You Believe In Magic?
August 21, 2020 05:04 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIntroducing a new segment: Conversations to Level Up Your Friendships. First prompt? Ask your friend if she knows her magic. “The magic” is one small, seemingly lucky thing that seems to happen to you over and over again by no doing of your own. To follow-up, ask what her anti-magic is. What is one small thing that is unlucky that seems to happen to you more often than the average person? Mine is the worst! Our #TBTWChallenge this week is to do a closet audit. Our Good Time / Good Deal is ...
71. Deep Dive: Creating A Thoughtful Closet. 10 Tips to Help You
August 18, 2020 03:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBI’m only good at like three things. But shopping thoughtfully (that is, mindfully making purchases and being slow to shop fast fashion) is one of those things. Join us as I give my top 10 tips for shopping with heart. Today’s sponsor spotlight is ABLE, an ethical fashion brand that employs and empowers women as a solution to end poverty. Shop shoes, clothing, accessories, and more at TBTW.IN/able Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at ...
71. Deep Dive: Creating A Thoughtful Closet- 10 Tips to Help You Shop With Heart
August 18, 2020 03:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBI’m only good at like three things. But shopping thoughtfully (that is, mindfully making purchases and being slow to shop fast fashion) is one of those things. Join us as I give my top 10 tips for shopping with heart. Today’s sponsor spotlight is ABLE, an ethical fashion brand that employs and empowers women as a solution to end poverty. Shop shoes, clothing, accessories, and more AND get $20 off your first purchase at TBTW.IN/able. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes ...
70. On Vice Presidents And The Best Fictional Vice President of All Time
August 14, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBGet ready for all the vice president trivia you never knew you needed. But also get ready for me to tell you how the MVP all VP’s made me the woman I am today. Today’s episode is brought to you by Better Help, the largest online counseling platform, worldwide. You can get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting BetterHelp.com/indiana. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at @indianaadams.
69. I’m Allowed To Rest. I Don’t Have to Earn Rest. I Am Not Alone.
August 10, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBWhy do we have such a hard time resting? I don’t know the answer to that, but I do know that we’re more isolated than ever, more confused than ever, and more uncertain than ever. Is it any wonder that we’re more tired than ever? Also in this episode: hear how our family’s COVID test went. (Results still pending). Today’s episode is brought to you by Better Help, the largest online counseling platform, worldwide. You can get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting BetterHelp.com/...
68. That Bra-Ha Moment: Bra Fittings... We’re Doing Them Wrong
August 07, 2020 07:40 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBWarning: this one may not be safe for little ears because we talk about B-O-O-B-S! Fun fact: my first job involved measuring women for bra fittings. Today we talk about this wildly inaccurate process. Today’s sponsor spotlight is Noonday Collection. I’m a Noonday Collection Independent Ambassador and I’d love for you to host an online trunk show this fall. Shop Amber's show at IndianaNoonday.com/amber Today’s episode is also brought to you by PrepDish, a healthy meal planning service a...
67. Ask Me Anything: Part 2
August 03, 2020 10:56 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBPart 2 of Ask Me Anything. In the spirit of leveling up this friendship, in this two-episode series, I answer questions from our community. Nothing is off limits! Today’s episode is also brought to you by PrepDish, a healthy meal planning service and my kitchen VIP. Get two weeks for free at PrepDish.com/today. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at @indianaadams.
66. Ask Me Anything: Part 1
July 31, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBPart 1 of Ask Me Anything! Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Chef. Get healthy and flavorful organic meal kits delivered straight to your doorstep. Natural ingredients in every meal delivery that perfectly fit your diet and lifestyle. Get $80 off and free shipping for your first month at GreenChef.com/today80. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at @indianaadams.
65. Taylor Swift, Carley Rae Jepson, Doing It All, & Savoring Summer
July 27, 2020 21:05 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBTaylor Swift surprised us last Friday by releasing her 8th album Folklore. Spoiler alert: it’s good and I like it and I like that she owns it. Listen to the whole thing. And while you’re at it, give Carley Rae Jepson a listen, too. Then savor them. Like the summer. Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Chef. Get healthy and flavorful organic meal kits delivered straight to your doorstep. Natural ingredients in every meal delivery that perfectly fit your diet and lifestyle. Get $80 of...
64. Homeschooling How-To with Katie Leipprandt, Plus Some Words of Encouragement For All Moms From Our Community
July 20, 2020 22:15 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBOkay, so you’re thinking about homeschooling. Now what? Today I sat down with my dear friend and seasoned home educator Katie Leipprandt and she laid it all out there for anyone considering this option. That’s not you? This episode is still for you. Katie shares how (cue the High School Musical theme song) we’re all in this together and three of the TBTW Besties, Amber, Hannah, and Doreen, (all who work in schools or used to work in schools) share some encouraging words for all moms. Today...
63. Conversations With Chris: Do We Homeschool or What?
July 17, 2020 11:35 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBFor the last 48 hours, we've been weighing the pros and cons of returning to homeschool for this upcoming school year. Eavesdrop as Chris and I mull that over together. Today’s episode is brought to you by Better Help, the largest online counseling platform, worldwide. You can get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting BetterHelp.com/indiana. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at @indianaadams.
62. Personal Reflection: On Internalized Racism & Dismantling A Legacy Of Bigotry
July 14, 2020 00:18 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBToday is a first: I break format to reflect on what race means (and doesn't mean) to me. As a Thai and Sioux Indian woman, raised in a racist household, disconnected from both my Thai and Sioux heritage, I admit this gives me the privilege of being ambiguously ethnic, where people often forget that I’m not white. We are 47 days post George Floyd’s death and the world should look different. I want to know: what have you been mulling over these last couple of months? How’s your heart? Today...
61. On Phobias, The Mystery of the Creepiest Theme Music Ever Created, & Enjoying Something From Childhood
July 06, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBDespite not knowing how to swim, I do not suffer from aquaphobia (the fear of water). On today’s episode, I share my top five fears and try to dissect the unsolved mystery of why the Unsolved Mysteries theme song has terrified my generation. After a plug for Hank Green’s new book, we discuss celebrity phobias, and the community challenge this week is to enjoy something from your childhood. Today’s episode is brought to you by Hank Green, whose new novel A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor, whic...
60. Community Episode: Tube Steaks, Competitive Eating, & Becoming Adults
July 03, 2020 12:51 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAmericans consume about 150 million hot dogs while celebrating Independence Day. We need to talk about this and the fact that on this day 10 years ago Chris and I got second place in a vegan hotdog eating contest. After the jump, six TBTW Besties Becca, Madison, Hannah (of the podcast A Day At A Time), Cassie, Randi, & Tabitha share when their “Whoa! I’m the adult now!” moments with us. Today’s episode is brought to you by PrepDish, a healthy meal planning service and my kitchen VIP. Get t...
59. Old Journals, Feeling My Age, & Helping Today By The Way Grow
June 29, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBI found my old diary from when I was a junior in college and I wrote, “I just fear that one day I’ll wake up and realize that I’m 40 years old and I still haven’t accomplished anything and I still haven’t done anything I’m proud of. If this is my fate or if that becomes my future, I’d rather go to sleep tonight and not wake up at all.” Whoa there, drama queen. Well... I’m 40 now and I’m wondering if I should rise to the challenge of completing the 101 Things To Do list I made when I was 20. ...
58. Extrovert Problems, Summer Swim, & Why I Dislike Most Water
June 26, 2020 07:46 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBI admit it readily: these days my kids are driving me bonkers! I’m hoping some pool time will keep them out of the house so the house stays clean. I’m raising little swim champions, which I find really funny because not only do I not know how to swim, but I really, really, really dislike most kinds of water. Our community challenge this week is to give something (anything!) a second chance. Maybe even swimsuit shopping… Today’s episode is brought to you by PrepDish, a healthy meal planni...
57. Deep Dive: The Real World vs. Disney Plus The Adams Kids On When Is the Best Age for Disney World
June 22, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBMy senior year of college, with one semester to go, I left to do the Disney College Program where I worked at a McDonald’s inside Disney World. Despite being employed within two layers of corporate filth, my experience was, in a word: magical. I share why I couldn’t wait to Babymoon at Disney and to take our kids there once they hit that perfect window. Biggest tip? Use a Disney planner like my friend Christina Mimms of Pixie Travel (hint: it’s free!). Today’s episode is brought to you by...
56. What Is Juneteenth & Why We Can All Celebrate It, Sharing My Grandma Dreams, & Getting Dressed Anyway
June 19, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBToday is Juneteenth! Wait. What is that? Juneteenth is an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and it’s been celebrated by African-Americans since the late 1800s, and many people think it should be an official national holiday, including Mrs. Opal Lee, a 94-year-old grandmother who is collecting one million signatures to help pitch congress on this idea. Speaking of grandmas, I can’t wait to be a grandma! I think knee socks and cardigans will be involved. Thi...
55. How I’m Trying To Find Soul Rest When Society Is Restless & Suffering From Unrest
June 16, 2020 06:40 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBI’m exhausted from *all this*. Are you? Today’s episode is brought to you by Better Help, the largest online counseling platform, worldwide. You can get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting BetterHelp.com/indiana. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at @indianaadams.
54. My Anniversary is Loving Day, plus #ShareTheMicNow: Five Black Women Share How We Can Be Better Allies
June 12, 2020 09:10 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIt’s Loving Day! And it’s my anniversary! But more importantly, it’s Loving Day! A day that celebrates that on this day in 1967 the U.S. Supreme Court struck down laws banning interracial marriage. Brianna May (@BMay01), Audresha Lynn (@AudreshaLynn), Princess James (@AmbitiousSoulsPodcast), Jenn Delfin (@TheFitAdventuresofJenn), & Ilesha “Coco” Graham (@CocoSpeaks) take the time to share what they’d like us to know in this movement toward racial reconciliation. Follow each of them on Inst...
53. On Having A Best Friend Vs. A Best Friend Tier, Plus What Makes a Best Friend, Anyway?
June 08, 2020 07:54 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBHappy National Best Friends Day, Internet besties! Today I talk about feeling left out, the fantasies of an extrovert, feeling desperately alone, and the prayer that changed everything. Today’s episode is brought to you by Storyworth, an online service that sends you loved ones a year’s worth of weekly writing prompts and then sends you a hardcover, keepsake book of their answers. It's the gift of time you spend with family uncovering those stories. Enjoy $10 off by visiting Storyworth.co...
52. Once You’re Aware, You Can Never Become Unaware with Special Contributor Jerrell Everett
June 05, 2020 08:46 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThis year has been something else, but it is my biggest hope that it can be the year that we usher in hope and change and revolution and unity and make huge, cross-generational strides to stamp out racism completely. Today I talk about how the work of Be The Bridge changed my life forever. Writer Jerrell Everett shares her latest blog post titled “On Racism and Beautiful Black Babies” to truly help us understand why #BlackLivesMatter is important. This week’s first community challenge is to ...
51. It’s June- the month of Father’s Day, Wedding Anniversaries, & My Seasonal Nose Hair Waxing
June 01, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBHeads up: although this episode has nothing to do with any current events or social justice issues, I do a statement of belief up top about Black Lives Matter. As my friend, you need to know that I'm in full support and that I'm dedicated to educating myself and my children to be anti-racist. Today we discuss traditional wedding anniversary gifts, including the weirdness I’m in for the next four years. I also tell you how my friends once staged an intervention to tell me how terrible my n...
50. What’s In a Pseudonym, Why Philip Seymour Hoffman Had to Add Seymour, & Writing Down The Good
May 29, 2020 07:55 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBI never thought I’d share my real name on the show, but today I explain why no one calls me that and how the name “Indiana” came to be. Today’s episode is brought to you by PrepDish, a healthy meal planning service and my kitchen VIP. Get two weeks for free at PrepDish.com/today. Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at @indianaadams.
49. Deep Dive: My Skin Cancer Diagnosis And Ensuing Anxiety
May 22, 2020 06:22 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBLast August I was diagnosed with stage II melanoma. The surgery to remove it was a success, and physical recovery wasn’t difficult, but it’s becoming clear that although my body has healed, my mind hasn’t gotten over this serious diagnosis. Today I’m sharing my skin cancer journey. Today’s episode is brought to you by the Good Lovin’ Bar, the only certified organic Keto protein bar on the market. Get 25% off your online order by visiting thegoodlovinbar.com with promo code TODAY. Find th...