Can We Interest You In...?

On this week's episode we have Erin Boerio, the therapist with oh so many interests we can't wait to have her back for another topic! She tells us about Internal Family Systems (IFS), a very cool modality with a not so cool name. What is it? How did Erin get into it? Can it uncover why we throw tantrums like our 4 year old self? Side topics touch on include: Eye Movement Desensitization and R...

We have our first return guest. Chyanne joins us for the follow up our homework. And is there perhaps a cameo by a future anime-obsessed? Listen to find out. Homework recap! Charlotte had the best of intentions on watching anime, but ended up reading two books instead. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind- Volume 1 and Spy x Family- Volume 1 Patti (sort of) read The Elusive Samurai- Volume...

On this week's episode we jump right in with Chyanne Husar to learn about her obsessions, Anime and Manga. Subjects covered include: The difference between anime and manga, Chyanne's travels to Japan, pets named after anime characters, (Princess Mononoke, Naruto)  before learning SO MUCH. Some of the many genres include Dragon Ball (battles) vs Miazaki (battle for life), leveling up, reincarn...

On this week's episode, we start by sharing updates on our recent travel. This section might as well be titled, "Can We Interest You In...Europe?" 20:57- We then discuss our conversation with Marissa Joy about erotica. Patti plays hard to get and tries to avoid talking about the homework assignment by bringing up other podcasts and focusing on leaving one's job to pursue a passion. Charlotte makes...

Content warning for any parents of Charlotte and Patti - maybe listen to this one on mute? Explicit On this week's episode we talk about animals, a pilgrimage through Spain, trips to Rome, Michaelangelo gossip, and Mont Saint Michel, France, before writer Marissa Joy shares her interest with us...Erotica! The introduction to this interest began with a crush, but not in the way you would think. Mar...

On this week's episode we share with you some of the audio from the afternoon in Marielle's studio (aka her garage) completing our homework assignment. Charlotte was physically there to bring our bowl design to life and Patti watched via video conference. Check out our amazing bowl on BlueSky! Discussion topics include: fascination and admiration with Marielle's curiosity and persistence...

This is another fun one! We have Marielle Martin, designer of our logo and an all around interesting and interested person, to tell us about wood turning. What is it? How did she get interested in it? What a gift confidence is for life! We also learn about some of her other interests. Check out some of her amazing pieces on this week's BlueSky post: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.social Logo design...

On this week's episode we dive into one of Patti's interests for the past 16 years, the Chiditarod , an "epic urban shopping cart race." The 20th anniversary of the event was March 1, 2025, so we talk about its origin story, fundraising for food insecurity, Hercule Poirot, and fun sabotage. No homework for us this time, because Patti already aced hers. Interested in donating or joining the cause?...

On this week's episode we start out with some catch up and cover  interests for the new year, Oliver Burkeman's book 4,000 Weeks, Lunar  new year traditions and celebrations, Goods Unite Us app, the economic  blackout on 2/28/25 , a trip to Hawaii and seeing Melissa Ethridge and the Indigo Girls. We'd LOVE to hear from you about your New Year interests. Email us or hit us up on soci...

Content warning: There is talk of suicide in this episode that may  be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know is  experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide  Prevention Lifeline at 988 in the US. The mention of this takes place  from 39:00-47:30. Jim Hamilton, author of Falling: Amazing Survival Stories and uncle to Charlotte sha...

On this week's episode we start out with some catch up and cover  field trips, weddings, training for runs (relay and marathon), the power  of stretching and more! We then revisit  Patti's interest, the library, get an update from Charlotte on her  homework, and follow quite a few enjoyable tangents. Here's the link to Charlotte's shoutout on the Chgo Bulls Podcast: https://ope...

On this week's episode we start out with some catch up and cover day 1 viewing of 2024 March Madness (men's basketball), St. Patrick's day celebrations, a puppy parade!, golf cart gangs, and more! Then, host Patti shares her interest, the library, with co-host Charlotte. Some items covered include the library as entry into community, access to  so many resources, worms, haunted dolls, and of...

On this week's episode we start out with some catch up and cover an NBA game IN PERSON with binoculars, train travel, the Chiditarod (https://chiditarod.org/), Grand Lake, CO, Husarchitecture (https://www.husarchitecture.com/), becoming a basketball monster, the Locked On Bulls Podcast, "adopting" Julian Phillips and more! DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded during the 2023 NBA season, so some d...

Host Charlotte shares her newish interest in basketball with co-host Patti. Some items covered include approaching sports as a reality show, March Madness, NBA players being baby boys (maternally), Caitlin Clark and the assignment that Charlotte gives Patti. This episode was recorded during the 2023 NBA season, so some dated references. Stay with us! The sound quality improves in future recordings...

Hosts Charlotte and Patti want to know your weird and wild obsessions, the hobbies you've taken just a little too far. On this podcast, guests will share their interests and try to sell us on them.