A Third Place Podcast

Sara and Holly are back with the second “woo woo” practice in their Woo Factor series: Astrology. They are talking about what Astrology actually is, sharing a bit about their personal natal charts, and discussing some big astrological shifts to be aware of for the world stage. Also, Sara is confused about her color season analysis results and Holly is texting her middle schooler about teeth drama....

It’s Holly’s birthday week! And Sara and Holly are joined by their very first (four legged) guest who, in all honestly, only got to stay for a few minutes. In this first episode of “The Woo Factor” series, they share their unique stories on how they were initially drawn to explore the alternative spiritual and mystical practices some refer to as “Woo Woo.” These practices often come with some prec...

This week, Sara and Holly are keeping things light for the holiday with a fun Thanksgiving Q&A episode! From their favorite (and least favorite) dishes on the Thanksgiving table to some surprisingly heartfelt reflections, they cover it all. The conversation moves from silly to serious as they ask each other big questions about life, childhood, and parenting… and then attempt a lightning round, whe...

Sara and Holly are talking today about why routine and ritual are both important. But while routine is the structure that holds our daily lives, ritual is the spirit that makes life rich. They dig into some small rituals they have embraced to make their days more meaningful (and to show up better for the people in their lives), how you can take a routine you already don’t hate and turn it into a r...

Holly and Sara talk about the start of holiday wish lists and wonder if Amazon is creating expectations that are too high for “the perfect thing at the perfect price,” especially when it comes to Sara’s search for a couch. They also dig deep on what purpose looks like (for real) in mid-life and beyond, including the concept of “big P” and “little P” purpose, Eric Erickson’s Stages of Development (...

Sara and Holly talk about Sara’s new tips for “southern coffee” and Holly’s (unexpected) reimagining of Halloween this year. They dig deep on Brian McLaren’s Four Stages of Faith Development from his book Faith After Doubt , and why they think the concept of doubt might just be what’s missing from religion - and one of the most important things we can do in order to strengthen our faith. Books and...

Sara and Holly talk about Holly’s celeb sighting over the weekend and how Gen Z parents are rejecting prescribed parenting approaches. They dig deeper on the Enneagram, giving listeners an overview of each number and it has helped each of them grow as individuals and within their most important relationships. Random things we talk about: The Tyler Merritt Project The Parenting Trend Gen Z Is Leavi...

Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Sara and Holly are talking today about Sara’s 6th grade yearbook and the evolution behind menopause. They are also digging deeper on why its important to personalize your relationship with spirituality, ask questions, and get curious about what helps you connect to something bigger. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...

This week, Sara and Holly are back in Holly's closet talking about gender norms and stereotypes, raising boys, and a Shakespeare conspiracy theory. We dig deep on how we’re wired to crave community and how we get it wrong, and also the importance of finding your Zone of Genius and using it to create more and consume less. Want to see more from our own Zones of Genius? Subscribe to follow our perso...

And we’re live! Sara and Holly introduce themselves, tell listeners what to expect from this podcast, and officially kick off the A Third Place community. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit athirdplacecincy.substack.com