Ep 127: "You read my journals?!" (A conversation with my Mom)

Ep 127: "You read my journals?!" (A conversation with my Mom)

My mom returns to the podcast with some new thoughts about how she feels having a daughter who shares herself on the internet, the advice she would give mid-life women, and a long ago conversation between us in the car when she realized there was something...strange...about me.

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Ep 126: Books we wish we'd written (A conversation with author Shawn Smucker)

Ep 126: Books we wish we'd written (A conversation with author Shawn Smucker)

This conversation with my old friend Shawn Smucker is one of the best I've had in awhile. We talk about reading and ghost writing and self-publishing and (not) censoring what our kids read.

And we also talk about the books we wish we'd written. Somehow I shock Shawn with one of my answers!

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Ep 125: 10 Questions for Couples

Ep 125: 10 Questions for Couples

The main point of these particular prompts is to build CONNECTION. The questions don't go too deep (in case you have a partner resistant to this type of conversation), but you should definitely come away from any discussion using these prompts feeling just a little bit closer.

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Ep 124: Behind the Scenes of Podcasting

Ep 124: Behind the Scenes of Podcasting

Every now and then I like to show a little peek behind the curtain. Whether you’re a current podcaster, an aspiring one, or just a curious listener, I hope you learn something in this episode about creating a weekly podcast.

I’m sharing my thoughts on producing a show, what equipment I use to record, editing episodes, hidden costs, and making money.

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Ep 123: How to feel PRETTY (when you don't)

Ep 123: How to feel PRETTY (when you don't)

As you might imagine, this episode isn't all about vanity. We all know appearance isn't everything. But it's almost impossible to dismiss it entirely.

So this episode is a mix of practical tips and also some mindset shifts.

I made this episode for me. But I hope it's helpful for you.

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Ep 122: Don't Give Away Your Power (10 Thoughts on Turning 42)

Ep 122: Don't Give Away Your Power (10 Thoughts on Turning 42)

June is my birthday month and so of course I'm feeling (extra) reflective.

In this episode I'm sharing 10 Things I Learned (or am still learning) in the last year. A year that included a worldwide pandemic, publishing my first book, and moving houses after a decade.

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Ep 121: Stephen King Starter Kit

Ep 121: Stephen King Starter Kit

Stephen King is a genius and I believe we will one day study him in academic settings like we do other literary giants.

(He's also my favorite author.)

I'm making a case today for why YOU should read this master storyteller. He has created some of the most iconic characters and plot lines and imagery in history, but he gets a bad rap from casual readers because his most popular work is horror.

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BONUS: Secret Tapes Snippet (A conversation with my parents)

BONUS: Secret Tapes Snippet (A conversation with my parents)

One of the most personal and meaningful projects I’ve ever made was my podcast series called The Secret Tapes. It's a series of interviews I did with the people I write about in my book Share Your Stuff. I’ll Go First.

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Ep 118: 10 Questions for a Successful Summer

Ep 118: 10 Questions for a Successful Summer

We're kicking off the summer season with 10 Questions that will help make it successful.

Answer these prompts in your journal or with a partner, or go around the table with your colleagues or family. These questions are slightly summer-flavored, but really they could used at the beginning of any season.

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Ep 117: 10 Financial Tips for Freelancers (with The Freelance CFO Katelyn Magnuson)

Ep 117: 10 Financial Tips for Freelancers (with The Freelance CFO Katelyn Magnuson)

A year of the pandemic has made a lot people rethink their careers, and there’s a lot of interest in going full time freelance, pursuing a passion, or monetizing a creative pursuit. Here are 10 Financial Tips if you’re thinking about going freelance.

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Ep 115: Taking up space (with Kate Kennedy of Be There in Five)

Ep 115: Taking up space (with Kate Kennedy of Be There in Five)

When I first found Kate Kennedy's podcast Be There in Five, I just wanted Taylor Swift analysis. But I stayed for her series on Mommy Bloggers. Then I couldn't get enough of her pop culture commentary, hilarious tangents, and well-researched episodes about everything I wanted to talk about (that other people weren't talking about).

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Ep 113: Best Books Lately (with Sarah's Bookshelves Live)

Ep 113: Best Books Lately (with Sarah's Bookshelves Live)

Good news! My reading rhythms are back, which means more book content than ever before. I am so happy to share this conversation with Sarah from Sarah's Bookshelves Live about the best books we've read lately.

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