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(I don’t remember exactly what was going on this day or why there was no description here, but I discovered it on a September day in 2025 while converting to my color-coded thumbnail system. Hopefully if you stumble upon this episode for some encouragement, you will find what you are looking for. ~C)

A pivot point between the end of the holiday season and the start of another calendar year, the principles of Kwanzaa are appropriate all the time, and the act of understanding them can be its own source of uplifting and enlightenment. Happy New Year! Thanks for being here, always, C

What happens to the unsold Christmas trees that don’t get to fulfill their holiday purpose? And what happens to yours after it has? People are attempting to make sure they can still be beneficial, and you can too. Thanks for being here! C

I know the title sounds indelicate, but bear with me! We’ve reached that last week of the year where it can be tough to get work done. But should people be working at all? Thanks so much for being here. I hope you can find extra time for rest, C

Merry Christmas! A shorter episode for the holiday, perhaps to turn on while you’re driving across town to see a relative, wrapping a last few presents, or making preparations for hosting. Even if you aren’t actively celebrating Christmas this year, you can still enjoy this episode. Thanks so much for being here. Wishing you softness and warmth today, C

If you’re going to be traveling with kids during the holiday season, first of all- I commend you! It’s a lot to travel alone or just with adults, but adding children brings an additional layer of complexity that may require additional support. In the form of useful travel-related items You don’t have to buy everything, but you may need to buy some things, so I’m lending my opinions on what may be...

Let’s talk kindness and gentleness. We need it :) Appreciate you being here as the calendar year continues to draw to a close, C

Pleased to have another opportunity to talk parenting! There are lots of fun and light things about it. Challenging too. Remember: On this show, the definition of parenting is broad. If you have impact or influence over anyone 17 and under, you could be contributing to the parenting process in long term ways, whether you realize it or not. It doesn’t hurt to be more informed :) Disclaimer: I am no...

Take a solo trip! Go somewhere you’ve always wanted to go! On your own! It’s liberating and empowering. I so so so so highly recommend it. Caveat: You have to be prepared. Make plans and bring provisions that can will take into account the “just in case” nature of traveling by yourself so that whether you find yourself in a métropolitain area or in the middle of nowhere, you have a recourse to hel...

Have you been forgetting things? (You know I have lol.) Keeping your brain functioning optimally can begin as simply as going for a walk or picking up a new hobby. Have fun with it! And remember more things. Win-win. - Also, as mentioned (I remembered!) here’s a couple links for the episode on Drug Free Pain Management: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episo... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...

This isn’t even about the holidays, this is about life. I know that it feels like nonstop battles sometimes, in every area of life almost, because I feel like that right now. I’m tired of fighting. I really am. I wish it didn’t have to be so hard, but sometimes it is. In spite of temptations to roll over and give up, or throw your hands in the air and declare that there’s no point in trying anymor...

We’re continuing to talk about tipping culture in the United States, as well as some of the broader implications it has on society. It’s an important topic if for no other reason than the fact that it’s now practically ubiquitous, and touches the lives of many many people. *I chose a special poem for the end of this episode, in acknowledgment of yesterday’s global strike in support of the call for...

Christmas is two weeks away and whether you celebrate or not, it’s an impactful time of year for a lot of people, which can also mean added anxiety and stress. Here’s the advent calendar of anxiety-challenging reminders I mentioned during the show. Take them all or just choose a few. But be gentle with yourself! There’s a lot going on https://www.instagram.com/p/C0... Thanks tons for being here, C

I always wondered why I had a “memory like an 80 year old” when I was like nine.

Everyone knows you can have a phenomenal time both living in and visiting the United States. But where can you get the biggest bang for you buck? If having fun is your MO (and shouldn’t it be at least sometimes?) then this is the show for you! Domestic or International, Foreign or Native, these are the top cities for you to you have a relatively affordable, rocking good time all across the States....

The beginning of a closer look at American tipping culture.