Sing With Your Feet

Talking Points: Decluttering guilt; Closet swaps, donation boxes and the landfill. Plus, the first step to loving your wardrobe is not to start shopping. This episode part of a series about how understanding our relationship to clothes and our closet can lead to a more enjoyment and less stress. A great big thank you to Seven production here in Mulhouse France for the use of the song La Joie as th...

Talking points: Decluttering-a way to grieve a life you don't have anymore. Also...why in the world is this in my closet at all? And I love this, but...Plus a primer on refashioning.  A great big thank you to Seven production here in Mulhouse France for the use of the song La Joie as the intro and outro to the show, to Matt Kugler, who you can find on social media as Matt hyphen K, who sang i...

Talking Points: Valentine's Day--it's for you; Can love be measured? Being your own special guest.  The work of Steve Biddulph, author of "Raising Boys", can be found here: https://www.stevebiddulph.com/Site_1/Home.html A very special Valentine's Day thank you to Seven Productions here in Mulhouse, France, for the use of the song La Joie as the intro and outtro of the show, to Matt Kugler, wh...

Talking Points: What is actually in your closet? How knowing what is in your closet can help put a brake on out-of-control spending. Here is the link to the Closet Inventory Download. This episode part of a series about how understanding our relationship to clothes and our closet can lead to a more enjoyment and less stress. A great big thank you to Seven Production here in Mulhouse France for the...

Talking Points: Heartspace and Headspace; the recursive shapes of our life; Mise en Place and decisions.  When we know what we want for our life, it makes all of our decisions easier--including what we wear.  Thank you to Seven Productions in Mulhouse France for the use of the song "La Joie" as the intro and outtro of the show, to Matt Kugler who sang it and Claude Ekwe who wrote it.

Talking Points: Antiquities, Costumes and Sentimental Items. The contents of our closets are not just things we wear, but we insist on treating them as such. It is useful to start viewing some of the things in our closets as souvenirs or artifacts.

Talking Points: Why do you wear what you wear?; Living off the land (AKA stop shopping!); doing a closet inventory. This episode is the first in a series about how understanding our relationship to clothes and our closet can lead to a more enjoyment and less stress. A great big thank you to Seven Production here in Mulhouse France for the use of the song La Joie as the intro and outro to the show,...

Talking Points: Disappointment isn't just for kids on Christmas Day; the origin of disappointment and how it can lead to rage; constructive ways to deal with disappointment in the long-term and the short-term; holding space for others as they let disappointment run its course. A special thank you to Seven Productions here in Mulhouse France for the use of the song "La Joie" as the intro and outtro...

Talking Points: Why resolutions don't stick; the importance of remembering; the secret to finding motivation for a resolution. Thank you for spending this year with me, Cinderella! I wish you all the best for a very happy 2023! A great big thank you to Seven Productions here in Mulhouse, France, for the use of the song "La Joie" as the intro and outtro to the show, to Matt Kugler who sang it and C...

Talking Points: The Christmas Day Troublemakers; The gift receiver templates: Quantity v Quality, Sentimental v Practical, Surprise or Anticipation; Giving money as a gift. A great big thank you to Seven Productions in Mulhouse, France, for the use of the song La Joie as the intro and outtro of the show; to Matt Kugler who sang it and Claude Ekwe who wrote it.

Talking Points: What is the one thing that you need most deeply in your soul? How can you turn that intangible idea into something tangible? It can be done, but you need to let yourself dream for a little bit. Also: how understanding your love language, and that of the people you love can help you be a better gift-giver this year. Here is a link to that amazing key change Lily talked about (check...

Talking Points: Unhooking ourselves from the expectations of others; the lowest common denominator for joy; imagining our ideal holidays; taking care of ourselves. A great big thank you to Seven Productions in Mulhouse, France, for the use of the song La Joie as the intro and outtro of the show; to Matt Kugler who sang it and Claude Ekwe who wrote it.

Talking points: Contempt is a commitment killer; facing our fear of discomfort; accepting the consequences of leaving a commitment; forgiving ourselves.

Talking points: Things little and big that we can do to make progress; the humble checklist; if all else fails, do something nic e! Heads up! If you need help navigating an exit of an uncomfortable situation, Lily wants to help. Drop her a line: lily@lilyfieldschallenge.com, or on Instagram, Lily Fields Challenge. A great big thank you to Seven Productions, https://7prod.fr/ ,  here in Mulhou...

Talking Points: I need to think! Escaping from the rabbit holes; how what is pissing you off can help you make progress; how ignoring our basic needs can lead to stagnation. If you have a question about the Ideal Life Exercise, drop Lily a line: lily@lilyfieldschallenge.com A great big thank you to Seven Productions, https://7prod.fr/ ,  here in Mulhouse France for the use of the song La Joie...

Talking Points: A listener question about a very very bad trip to the pumpkin patch; avoiding self-judgment and self-criticism; a safe place to perform self-surgery (you'll see. It'll make sense once you listen!)

Talking points: The Good Girl Paradox and the Mama Paradox: how they keep us from being able to articulate what is going well in our lives. Also, how finding yourself interesting can make you more interesting (oh yeah, baby. It's all about the Golden Rule.) If you have a question about the Ideal Life Exercise, drop Lily a line: lily@lilyfieldschallenge.com A great big thank you to Seven Production...

Show Notes Talking Points: Ready for take-off! Getting into the pilot's seat; all the bells and whistles; getting your wiring straightened out; your flightplan. Links: The Virtue Game: Play Along at Home: http://lilyfieldschallenge.com/2021/01/20/the-virtue-game-play-along-at-home/

Talking Points: Episode 33 is the final episode in our series on the Ideal Life Categories, this week's theme being "Craft and Creativity." The series began back in Episode 15: The One About Our Bodies, in case you want to get caught up! Links: You can contact Lily by email: lily@lilyfieldschallenge.com, or find her other work here: https://linktr.ee/lilyfieldschallenge A great big thank you to Se...

Talking Points: “Not on my Green Parenting Bingo Card,” LiElla is back!; Geeking out and going out green. Episode 32 is part of our series on the Ideal Life Categories, this week's theme being "Environment and Ecology." The series began back in Episode 15: The One About Our Bodies, in case you want to get caught up! Links: Learn more about LiElla Kelly, Death Doula, on her website and blog, Leavin...

Talking Points: Rage; Sublimation; Mental Hygiene. Episode 31: Mental Health is part of our series on the Ideal Life Categories. The series began back in Episode 15: The One About Our Bodies, in case you want to get caught up. Links: The Great Bathrobe Refashion: http://lilyfieldschallenge.com/2021/05/18/the-great-2021-bathrobe-refashion/ Rage Refashioning: http://lilyfieldschallenge.com/2021/05/2...

Talking Points: Where do you keep your heart?; The Mandy and Jenny doll tragedy; You should really stop shopping. Episode 30: is part of our series on the Ideal Life Categories, this week's theme being "Contentment." The series began back in Episode 15: The One About Our Bodies, in case you want to get caught up! Links: You Should Really Stop Shopping: http://lilyfieldschallenge.com/2021/10/25/you...

Talking Points: Enthusiasm and healthy skepticism as tools for making commitments that stick; breaking down the commitment making progress so that you won’t dread them in the future. Episode 29: is part of our series on the Ideal Life Categories, this week's theme being "Commitments." The series began back in Episode 15: The One About Our Bodies, in case you want to get caught up!

Talking Points: Are long-term married people fundamentally different from the rest of us?; My Favorite Funeral; Sex Ed: not just for giggling teenagers. Episode 28: Lucidly Ever After is part of our series on the Ideal Life Categories, this week's theme being "Marriage." The series began back in Episode 15: The One About Our Bodies, in case you want to get caught up! https://lilyfieldschallenge.co...

Talking Points: What is Passion, anyway?; Taking risks and getting out of our comfort zones; Dungeons, Dragons and Death. Episode 27: Passionately Curious is part of our series on the Ideal Life Categories, this week's theme being "Spiritual Life." The series began back in Episode 15: The One About Our Bodies, in case you want to get caught up! Links: Learn more about LiElla Kelly, Death Doula, on...