Life On the Brink

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 137 of Life On the Brink! It’s officially summertime once again, and this year I feel the potential for an absolutely magical season more than ever! From sunrise walks to poolside picnics and homemade ice cream, the possibilities really do feel endless. This is also the summer when I’m going to welcome my second baby girl, so before July ends and I enter another...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 136 of Life On the Brink! Earlier this spring I had the opportunity to travel with Josh for my 30th birthday- to Paris! This has been a bucket-list destination for me for years and we finally did it! It was extraordinary and beautiful, and even though neither of us had ever been to Europe before, I was able to feel prepared and flexible. It can be overwhelming w...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 135 of Life On the Brink! It’s finally springtime- the best time of year! We survived the winter and can now THRIVE in the beauty of this special and short-lived season. As with every spring, I’m reinvigorated and inspired to jump back into gardening, lots of springtime reads, new adventures and ways to celebrate. This year I’m also pregnant again, and am findin...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 134 of Life On the Brink! It’s been three years since Josh and I moved into our house, and slowly but surely we’ve been turning it into our beautiful family home. It’s been a while since I’ve recapped all our renovation progress, but with Baby #2 on the way a lot is changing! We’re in the final stretch now, and I’m so excited for the updates coming this spring....

Hello hello, welcome to Episode 133, a little mini episode in between the regular monthly episodes to bring you an exciting announcement! Much is changing, and I can't wait to share along the way. Also, Happy (early) Valentine's Day! I have always loved the holiday, thought it's changed a lot for me over the years. Today I'm detailing a bit of that, as well as some ways I'...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 132 of Life On the Brink! It’s time once again for one of my favorite episodes of the year, the always-beloved “favorite-books-i-read-last-year” episode. I was fortunate in encountering so many 5-star reads in 2025, and it seems no book on this list is like another- though I can’t recommend this list of books enough. After ending last year in a bit of a busy-sea...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 131 of Life On the Brink! Happy Thanksgiving! No matter where you are, the holiday season is hereby upon us, and I couldn’t be more excited. This year I’m choosing to focus on streamlining my calendar of events and finding pockets of time to gather in a casual, meaningful way. Especially during the holidays, social gatherings can feel draining, but today I’m bri...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 130 of Life On the Brink! October has gone by quickly and wonderfully, filled with so many autumnal moments and gatherings, as well as a few cozy hobbies that I’ve particularly been enjoying. Today I’m sharing all about my love of crocheting- how it began, why it’s THE BEST, and how to get started- along with how I’m prepping for the upcoming holiday season and...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 129 of Life On the Brink! Autumn is officially here and I couldn’t be more excited! This is such a short and sweet time of year and, especially as I now have a toddler on my hands. I’m determined to soak it up more than ever. Today’s episode includes my Fall TBR (a very cozy and lighthearted list), recipes I’m testing, crochet projects, and bucket list activitie...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 128 of Life On the Brink! Welcome to Season Six… I took a bit of a summer break to enjoy lots of time with my family and to keep up with my little girl (now a toddler, wild) but I am jumping right back into the sixth season of Life On the Brink! This has been a lovely summer so far, and in today’s episode I’m sharing a bit of a recap/companion to my summer bucke...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 127 of Life On the Brink! It’s summer! After a long and wonderful spring season, the warm glow of summer is here at last. Today I’m sharing my (quite varied) book TBR, as well as some garden updates, beach vacation plans, and Bucket List items for this summer. Also, I’m recapping my sweet baby girl’s absolutely magical first birthday! Hint: the theme was adorabl...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 126 of Life On the Brink! It has now been nearly one year since I became a mom and WOW what a year it has been. So much has changed in my life and I’ve definitely learned things about myself and my outlook on motherhood, life, self-perception, etc. and I’m sharing those lessons with you today.  This is just a very candid chat about various parenting things, and...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 125 of Life On the Brink! April is such a special month- in fact, today is my birthday! I’m celebrating by recapping what was perhaps the most FUN renovation project I’ve worked on in the past two years: the home library. From hunting down the perfect bookshelves to a literal painting party to creating so many cozy nooks, I’m so pleased with the finished product...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 124 of Life On the Brink! I can’t believe I’m saying it, but spring has finally arrived. After what has felt like an eternally long and dreary winter, once again the change of season has come just in time. Spring is officially my favorite season, and it always reinvigorates me and revitalizes my creativity. Today I’m bringing some of that creativity to you! In t...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 123 of Life On the Brink! I’m calling this episode a Part 2 as it sort of relates to one of the most popular episodes of the podcast: Episode 80 called “Taking Care of Yourself When You Feel Overwhelmed, Anxious or Burnt Out.” This is in a similar vein, but personally comes from a different headspace. Whereas Part 1 took place during a huge time of transition wh...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 122 of Life On the Brink! It’s time once again for one of my favorite episodes of the year, the always-beloved “favorite-books-i-read-last-year” episode, where I am sharing 6 of my favorite reads from 2024! Some are brand new, some are old classics, but all of them hold a special place in my heart and have my complete recommendation. I’m also recapping my season...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 121 of Life On the Brink! Every Christmas is unique, but this year is so unlike any other. This year I’m a mom and it’s my little girl’s very first Christmas, which is so special! It also means that I have less time and less energy than most holiday seasons of the past. I usually do the absolute most during the Christmas season, and while I do love the hustle an...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 120 of Life On the Brink! We're back again with another installment of the Movie Night series, this time in a celebration of cooking, food, and the gathering that happens around it. I'm once again joined by my sister Sarah as we discuss our favorite "foodie" movies and how a movie night can be an extension of the onscreen meals. So fun, and p...

Hello hello, welcome to Episode 119, a little mini episode with an update and links to episodes from the archive for this fine Halloween Thursday. As I'm continuing to adjust to motherhood, I'm making some space to soak up this time while still aiming for consistency in my pursuits. In this episode you'll hear my plan for all that, as well as some more cozy episodes from the Life On...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 118 of Life On the Brink! This past June I had the craziest, most surreal experience: I gave birth to my daughter. It's wild to recount everything, and that's exactly what I'm doing in this episode. I was so fortunate to have a really positive birth experience, though not without challenges! Today I'm sharing all the ups and downs and unexpec...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 117 of Life On the Brink! It’s that magical time of year! The autumn season is upon us and I for one couldn’t be happier about it. This is my first fall with a new baby, and I’ve got so many books, crafts, recipes and family ideas to intentionally soak up the coziness of the season. In this episode I’m simply sharing my Autumn Bucket List to help get you in the...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 116 and Season Five of Life On the Brink! It’s been a while- I hope your summer was lovely, because mine was life-changing! I’m now a mother, and I’m looking forward to this new season of life, the podcast, and to the upcoming autumn season. There’s so much to be grateful for, and I’m excited to jump into all of it. Today I’m simply giving some updates on me, my...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 115 and the Season Four finale of Life On the Brink! We’ve finally arrived at the finale, which marks FOUR YEARS since I started this podcast during Covid. I’m wrapping up this season, and kicking off a bit of a maternity break, with a very special episode featuring a most distinguished guest: my husband Josh! I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant and we are so eagerl...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 114 of Life On the Brink! I’m officially entering the ninth month of pregnancy, which is totally wild to say! Around the 20 week mark I shared the beginning of our pregnancy journey and had a little Q&A, and this week I’m back with Part 2! I’m at 35 weeks now, and though I still have a month or so to go, I’m definitely in a different headspace than I was bac...

Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 113 of Life On the Brink! I’m currently in a real nesting stage of my pregnancy, and as I’m decorating and furnishing the nursery for Baby Girl, I find that I’ve returned to my favorite way to shop for the home: Facebook Marketplace. With the help of this one app, I have furnished all my living spaces over the past 5 years on such a budget, and have become quite...