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On living well with other people

Routines & Ruts - February 07, 2024 20:57 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks how can we live well with other people? With a global affordable housing crisis, there might not be easy solutions, but there are creative ones. For inspiration, this episode features a group of people in their 60s, 70s and now 80s who bought a house a...

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On reframing people-pleasing

Routines & Ruts - January 15, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks how can we reframe people-pleasing and be okay with disappointing others? To read a summary and delve deeper into the theme, visit  www.asociallifewithfriends.com and become a paid supporter of the podcast. Guests include: Author and artist Natalie Lu...

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On making resolutions for your social life

Routines & Ruts - January 01, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks what if instead of making resolutions tethered to an ideal, we made resolutions that prioritised deeper connections? To read all twelve resolutions along with episode notes, visit www.asociallifewithfriends.com and become a paid supporter of the podcast...

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On bringing people together

Routines & Ruts - December 15, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
In this episode, host Madeleine Dore asks how can we get better at bringing people together—both over the holiday period, and everyday? Guests include: Designer and human gatherer Tina Roth Eisenberg  Author and journalist Anne Helen Peterson Food writer and supper club host Rosie Kellett  ...

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On improving your social life

Routines & Ruts - December 01, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
In this debut episode host Madeleine Dore asks, how do we start improving our social lives? Guests include: Writer and civic advocate Pete Davis Journalist and editor Nikki Osman of Mate Expectations Psychologist, educator and author of The New Rulebook, Chris Cheers. Author of We Should Ge...

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Introducing: A social life, with friends

Routines & Ruts - November 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
Madeleine Dore returns with a brand new podcast, A SOCIAL LIFE, WITH FRIENDS. Conversations will explore what it’s like being a person in the world with other people—all the joys, all the tensions, all the misunderstandings and the miracles. Stay in the loop: Sign up to the companion newslett...

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Coming soon: A social life, with friends

Routines & Ruts - November 01, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
Madeleine Dore returns with a brand new podcast, A SOCIAL LIFE, WITH FRIENDS. Conversations will explore what it’s like being a person in the world with other people—all the joys, all the tensions, all the misunderstandings and the miracles. Stay in the loop: Sign up to the companion newslett...

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Looking for Routines & Ruts?

Routines & Ruts - October 15, 2023 09:00 - 40 seconds ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
Are you looking for my previous podcast, Routines & Ruts? You can visit the full archive of episodes at extraordinaryroutines.com/podcast or find on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you like to listen by searching "Routines & Ruts" The best place to stay in the loop with my late...

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BONUS PART 2: On endings and beginnings [Free audiobook sample]

Routines & Ruts - August 22, 2022 16:46 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
To end the podcast, host Madeleine Dore takes us back to the beginning and shares a free sample from the audio version of I Didn't Do The Thing Today.  — GET THE BOOK:  I Didn't Do The Thing Today — STAY IN TOUCH: Subscribe the the newsletter Madeleine Dore—On Things. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

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BONUS PART 1: On endings and beginnings

Routines & Ruts - August 14, 2022 12:31 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
Host Madeleine Dore shares reflections on ending her labour of love, and introduces a new beginning. — GET THE FREE NEWSLETTER: Receive a monthly round up by signing up to Madeleine Dore—On Things. — BECOME A PAID SUBSCRIBER: To access everything the newsletter has to offer as well as support ...

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GOODBYE (for now)

I See What You Mean with April Kae - March 29, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
After three seasons and interviewing dozens of creatives, this is the last episode that I will be releasing, at least for now. In this episode, I share the real story behind my viral video and all the things behind the scenes that I had never talked about before. Let’s get into it! 01:48 • Step...

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On the antidote to being afraid of the work

Routines & Ruts - February 20, 2022 06:33 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
In this final episode of season three, Madeleine explores the fear behind perfectionism — and how often the only antidote to being afraid of the work, is to do the work.  READ THE BOOK:  I Didn't Do The Thing Today STAY IN TOUCH: Sign up to the Madeleine Dore—On Things newsletter Hosted on Ac...

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On writing, publishing, and the snowball of courage

Routines & Ruts - January 25, 2022 03:57 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
In this special episode, Madeleine answers all your questions on writing and publishing a book — with answers exploring themes such as courage, process, and patience that are relevant to any project or endeavour.   READ THE BOOK:  I Didn't Do The Thing Today STAY IN TOUCH: Sign up to the Madele...

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On ten lessons for self-doubt (and life)

Routines & Ruts - January 09, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
In this week's quandary, Madeleine answers her own quandary! Upon the release of her first book, Madeleine offers herself some timely advice for addressing self-doubt when putting something into the world—which is advice that also doubles as advice for living. READ THE BOOK:  I Didn't Do The Th...

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On asking: what if nothing changes?

Routines & Ruts - December 30, 2021 02:15 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
This week's quandary is all about making and sticking to resolutions—and why it might be more worthwhile to expand ourselves, rather than fixate on changing ourselves. READ THE BOOK:  I Didn't Do The Thing Today STAY IN TOUCH: Sign up to the Madeleine Dore—On Things newsletter Hosted on Acast....

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On feeling guilty for resting when there's still more to do

Routines & Ruts - December 22, 2021 01:57 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
This week's quandary is about how to know when you need to go easy on yourself and rest, and when you need to push through complacency to get things done.  READ THE BOOK:  I Didn't Do The Thing Today STAY IN TOUCH: Sign up to the Madeleine Dore—On Things newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

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On being consistently inconsistent

Routines & Ruts - December 14, 2021 11:10 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
This week's quandary is about being inconsistent. Madeleine shares how she embraced one of her biggest productivity-guilt stumbling blocks. READ THE BOOK:  I Didn't Do The Thing Today STAY IN TOUCH: Sign up to the Madeleine Dore—On Things newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

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3 Things to Spark Creativity — With Annika Hansteen-izora, Art Director, Designer, and Author

I See What You Mean with April Kae - December 07, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
“You’ll never find freedom trying to be understood by someone else.” How many of your life choices are based on the perception of others? Today I’m talking with Annika Hansteen-Izora, an art director, designer, and author. Talking all about self-indulgence, dreaming, and pacing your creative pr...

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How I Created My Dream Life — With Annika Hansteen-izora, Art Director, Designer, and Author

I See What You Mean with April Kae - December 07, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
“You’ll never find freedom trying to be understood by someone else.” How many of your life choices are based on the perception of others? Today I’m talking with Annika Hansteen-Izora, an art director, designer, and author. Highlighting self-indulgence, dreaming, and pacing your creative project...

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On moving out of the indecision spiral

Routines & Ruts - December 06, 2021 11:21 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
This week's quandary is about how to make a decision when you're caught in a yes/no spiral. Madeleine unpacks the standstill of indecision, how to handle the regret we can feel, and mixes many metaphors! READ THE BOOK:  I Didn't Do The Thing Today STAY IN TOUCH: Sign up to the Madeleine Dore—On...

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On overcoming the hesitation behind asking "how"

Routines & Ruts - November 29, 2021 02:50 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
This week's quandary is several in one: how to know if something is good enough, how to determine your life purpose, and how to know where to start. Madeleine unpacks the hesitation behind asking how, so you can overcome it and step into the moment in front of you.   READ THE BOOK:  I Didn't Do...

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Ask For What You Want — With Jen Winston, Creative Director and Author

I See What You Mean with April Kae - November 23, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
What is one universal career tip you would tell your younger self? Today I’m chatting with Jen Winston about her best piece of advice for new writers and creatives. Jen is a creative director and writer working at the intersection of sex, technology, and pop culture. Celebrating the release of...

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Season 3: Introducing productivity-guilt therapy(ish)

Routines & Ruts - November 21, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
It's been a minute! To introduce season three, host Madeleine Dore reflects on disappearing for a while to write her first book, I Didn't Do The Thing Today. Also, to delve further into the lessons on letting go of productivity guilt, this season Madeleine will be dishing up counterintuitive le...

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What’s Your Time Worth? — Tommy Franklin, Podcast Host and Filmmaker

I See What You Mean with April Kae - November 09, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
“When we’re asking for our worth, it has to be a collective effort.” Sitting down with Tommy Franklin, we dive deeper into self-advocacy and why community organization matters. Tommy shares insight from being the President of indie production company Special Menu Productions, host of “Weapon of...

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Facing Your Fears (HALLOWEEN SPECIAL) — Maay Brice and Joshua Monroe, Hosts of the Spookems Film Festival.

I See What You Mean with April Kae - October 26, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
“My fears are rewriting my story, and I can’t always live anticipating the worst.” In the spirit of Halloween, we’re sitting down with Maay Brice and Joshua Monroe to talk all about facing your fears. Joshua and Maay are both founders of The Neighborhood Watch channel and are hosts of the secon...

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The Pitch That Got Tracee Ellis Ross — Darian Harvin, Journalist

I See What You Mean with April Kae - October 12, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
“My truth evolves because I evolve.” What is your truth, and why is it hard to pinpoint? Today I’m talking with Darian Harvin. Darian is a reporter based in LA, covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture. You’ve probably read her work interviewing powerhouses like Cardi B,...

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How I Got 100K Followers In A Week

I See What You Mean with April Kae - September 28, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this episode, I answer questions from YOU, the I See What You Mean community. If you follow me online, you know that I’ve gone from 80K to over 320K followers over the past 9 months. Navigating this networking tool is challenging, and I want to share tips and a more in-depth look into my sto...

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How To Be a Better Collaborator — Indigo and Richie, Music and Activism Duo

I See What You Mean with April Kae - September 14, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
“If art is an expression of emotion, how can you create without taking the time to check in with yourself or your collaborators.” To kick off this new season, we’re checking in with Indigo Mateo and Richie Reseda. They’re both incredible musicians and they’re the team behind Question Culture. Di...

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Self-Discovery Tips YOU Need — Jazzmyne, Diversity And Inclusion Consultant

I See What You Mean with April Kae - June 22, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
"I started as a 25-year-old intern, with no experience, in a sea of people with film degrees." This week we're joined by Jazzmyne Robbins, diversity and inclusion consultant at Buzzfeed and an all-around icon. If you've been online anytime in the past five years, you've definitely seen her and ...

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30-Day Challenge (For Creatives) — Tourmaline, Filmmaker

I See What You Mean with April Kae - June 08, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
"For 30 days, suspend disbelief that what you want is impossible and just see what happens." Are your dreams unattainable, or are you just underestimating yourself? This week we're speaking with Tourmaline, a filmmaker based in New York City, to talk about Freedom Dreaming and why you should st...

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