Good Enough-ish

Paige is a 9-year-old fourth grader who is here to share her favorite books, TV shows, and movies with our lisheners. If you have a tween in your life, you don't want to miss this! Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything mentioned on the show. Support the podcast: Good Enough-ish on Patreon Snag Some Merch: goodenoughish.com/shop Join the Good Enough-ish™ conversation in our private FB...

Amanda and Brooke take a trip down memory lane and reflect on what they have learned over the course of producing 146 episodes together, before Amanda takes a step back from the podcast to focus on her business. Brooke will be back in Spring 2026 to pick up where they left off. Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything mentioned on the show. Support the podcast: Good Enough-ish on Patreo...

Amanda shares some big news, while Brooke updates us on her reading progress for the year. The ladies also continue their discussion of the things they will treat themselves to, someday, including international homes and lavish housewares. Amanda’s joy-sparker is helping her avoid distractions, and Brooke is doing her future self a favor that will hopefully mean fewer holiday decorations to sort t...

Buckle up for a chaotic and hilarious chat where Amanda and Brooke dive into everything from Hot Hands, cotton balls, and handfuls of bacon, to a lovely poem that is chill-inducing. The ladies then discuss what’s on their slightly unrealistic but aspirational wish lists for the upcoming holiday season and beyond. Brooke also shares a joy-sparker from her eternally joy-sparking Trader Joe’s, and Am...

Heather McG is the host of The Happily Never After podcast, where she speaks with people who have faced a variety of life’s endings. After her own marriage ended in 2020, Heather entered the dating world for the first time at age 42, after being raised as a Fundamentalist Christian who had never casually dated. Heather shares with Brooke what she has learned about how a healthy relationship looks...

Amanda and Brooke have some TV, book, and podcast recommendations (and gripes) to catch up on, and Amanda is ready for a holiday trip to NYC where she’ll be staying in a glorified closet. The ladies also discuss Type A and Type B labels, what they really mean, and how they’re embracing both. Amanda also shares an old favorite that is sparking some joy as the fall chill takes over, and Brooke did h...

Amanda welcomes Tina Haskim, the fitness expert who miraculously helped Amanda develop a consistent(ish) exercise routine. Tina shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed and stepping away from the fitness industry to rediscovering the importance of simple, effective workouts. Amanda grills Tina mercilessly about her morning routine, and Tina shares her current joy-sparker and the beautiful pract...

In her first solo episode, Amanda shares 11 tiny-but-mighty tech hacks that instantly make life soooo much easier. From screenshot magic and copy-and-paste across Apple devices to email cleanup tricks and text shortcuts that save your sanity — these are upgrades you can set up in less than 60 seconds and will have you wondering “Why did no one ever tell me this?!” Want the step-by-step so you can...

By popular (?) demand, Brooke is doing her very first solo episode to share her very good enough-ish meal planning tips. She covers keeping track of recipes you want to try or have loved, creating realistic weekly plans without getting too ambitious, being strategic with leftovers, having go-to meals for nights when you only have 15 minutes between activities… and more! Brooke also shares a long-t...

Amanda and Brooke have so much to say! The ladies are back with recaps of the summer, how their continued self-care journeys are going, and some big life changes that have been happening. Amanda is also sharing a joy-sparker that has improved her sleep hygiene, and Brooke did her color-loving future self a favor that is helpful, satisfying, AND pretty. Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to ever...

After a few brief updates on the busy-ness of the start to summer, Amanda and Brooke aim to practice some radical simplicity with a mini episode before a brief podcast break until September. Amanda is taking a last-minute trip, and Brooke shares an exciting announcement about the next print run of Balance Bound Planners. Brooke also shares a major joy-sparker that has leveled up her hot girl walks...

Brooke recaps a fun night channeling her 2001 self, while Amanda is relishing in her last few days of an extra quiet house. The ladies then welcome author and incredible human Kate Spencer, whose new book, All’s Fair in Love and Pickleball , is a perfect romantic summer read that leads to some enlightening and wonderful conversation. (Kate is also the former co-host of one of Brooke’s favorite pod...

Amanda is on a fridge-zero mission, and Brooke is killing it with her morning walks while the weather is agreeable. Amanda then discusses learning how to dress for her body type while Brooke feels a little curmudgeonly about more fashion “rules.” Amanda shares her recipe for a delicious joy-sparker, and Brooke is doing her future self a favor to keep the family fully informed about summer plans. V...

We're taking a little break! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back soon with new episodes! --------- Amanda and Brooke share an exciting announcement about ways lisheners can support the podcast — with a super fun, good enough-ish twist. They then segue into compiling their summer bucket lists, inspired by a new book from an inspiring writer (whom Brooke happens to know!) Brooke then shares a...

Brooke’s alter ego, BroFo, has made an appearance this week to tackle some hard things (she doesn’t take ish from anyone), and Amanda is killing it with a strong workshop line-up. The ladies then take a look at what is (and isn’t) on their summer bucket lists, and letting go of seasonal expectations that don’t actually serve anyone. Brooke shares a cozy joy-sparker that’s adding some laughter to a...

After some landscaping noise, robot vacuum reflections, and journaling small-talk, Amanda and Brooke welcome their very first guest, Vanessa Quigley, for a good enough-ish interview! Vanessa is the founder of Chatbooks, an idea and now booming tech business that fills a huge “done is better than perfect” need for families whose photos are otherwise held captive on their phones. Vanessa tells us ab...

We're taking a little break! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back soon with new episodes! --------- Ready to get decked out in Buffalo plaid, Brooke and Amanda are beginning their hibernation season, but preparing to venture out once in a while for fun experiences and performances. Amanda then takes lisheners on her journey of reconsidering the role that alcohol plays in her (very social) lif...

After some delightful updates and deodorant intel from lisheners, Amanda and Brooke realize they have a shared brain block about a super simple 60-second task. They then chat about some hobbies they are interested in devoting time to, and have a few lightbulb moments along the way. Brooke is singing along to a new joy-sparker, and Amanda has another genius email tip that is keeping her on top of t...

Amanda is relieved to have one big annual appointment over with (but decided to spice things up with a new injury for good measure), and Brooke is embracing some great reads and trying on a catchy new nickname for size. The ladies then discuss documenting gratitude and daily successes to shift their everyday mindsets. Amanda shares a related app she loves for daily journaling, and Brooke is doing...

Amanda confesses to a cheesy new addiction, Brooke is jamming out in the aisles of Trader Joe’s, and the ladies are sharing their favorite products, companies, and subscriptions that are making their lives easier during a very busy season. Brooke then shares why a good ol’ rotis chick is sparking joy, and Amanda is doing her future self a favor to keep a better handle on subscription services. Vis...

Brooke tells a tale of her simultaneously awful clumsiness and incredible luck, while Amanda shares about a his-and-hers workout routine and controversial Honeybaked Ham. The ladies then recap a night out that created spoons galore. Amanda’s magical vision board is sparking a ton of joy for her, and Brooke is doing her future self a favor by actually PAYING (gasp!) for a new app that is leveling u...

We're taking our Spring Break! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back soon with new episodes! --------- Amanda is having fun with meal prep and hopefully not getting scammed by her new tax service, while Brooke is channeling her inner choreographer and committing to her Love is Blind binge watch. The ladies then dive deeper into the concept of a dopamine menu and finding both big and little thi...

After a (literal?) tornado of a week for Brooke, Amanda reports on an energetic experience that set records in her town. The ladies then discuss how exhausting overthinking can be, and Amanda imparts some wisdom from a new book she’s reading. Brooke is also listening to a new podcast that is sparking lots of joy, and Amanda is doing her future self a favor to tackle her garage clutter. Visit www.g...

Brooke reports on some theatrical and ear piercing experiences in her household, while Amanda shares how she’s been soaking up lots of pages in the sun lately. The ladies then discuss having a default first stop that’s NOT the internet when in need of guidance or new products. Amanda also relays an unexpected joy-sparker, and Brooke is doing her future self a favor before an important deadline tha...

Amanda and Brooke are up and not crying, and playing a delightful voicemail from a lishener on the other side of the world. The good enough-ish duo are also taking advantage of spring with a bucket list to tackle before the summer heat hits. Brooke then shares a joy-sparker that she’s experiencing for herself after Amanda made the recommendation several episodes ago, awhile Amanda is going through...