Good Enough-ish

From kale preservation to loofahs and digital planners, Amanda and Brooke have quite the variety of updates (and fruit education) that you never expected. Then, they dive into the importance of sleep hygiene — from ideal sleep conditions to tricking ourselves to wake up happily in the morning, and solutions to beiing cozy without “sweating the bed.” Brooke then shares a sweet joy-sparker she’...

Brooke tells us about the birthday gifts she treated herself to, and lets Amanda know how she wants to continue the celebration (if Amanda can tear herself away from a recent news story that has her full attention). The ladies then chat about truly celebrating themselves without needing a reason — amidst flashy fun and without apology — and wishing they had learned to celebrate themselves sooner....

It’s officially Brooke’s birthday month so she’s celebrating as many ways as possible, while Amanda is starting to feel some Sunday Scaries: School Year edition. Amanda then shares some dos and don’ts of hosting after having house visitors for several nights, including how her FOCUS method helped to make for a successful week. Brooke lets us in on a super cool joy sparker that has helped her beat...

Today’s episode is a rerun of one of our greatest hits while we take a little summer week off. (Pssst ... We'll be back next week with NEW shows!) Amanda gets caught up on some classic shows that she somehow missed out on in the early 2000s, and she then shares with Brooke an epiphany that is helping her look at her goals, tasks, and priorities through a new lens. It’s a bit old school , if you wi...

Amanda is living that solo Vermont life for a few glorious days while Brooke has a shocking Target-adjacent confession to share. The ladies then chat about picking up hobbies as adults, letting go of control and embracing good enough-ish results when it comes to creative hobbies, and the surprising results that can often come from trying something new. Amanda then shares a fairly obvious but nonet...

Amanda and Brooke share what they’re watching and loving these days, and discuss why Ryan Gosling’s should have consulted Amanda before taking his latest role. They also look at the idea of Good Enough-ish being a spectrum, inspired by Julie Morgenstern’s MAX-MOD-MIN approach. (There may also be a tangent about the wonders of skeeball.) Brooke then shares a new tech advancement that is sparking jo...

After craving some fresh potato chips and chatting about this week’s shopping deals, Amanda and Brooke dive into their Enneagram types and break down the meaning and tendencies of the nine types. Amanda then shares how she came to the rescue of a stranger in Costco with her current joy-sparker, and Brooke does her future self a favor through her beloved library’s free resources. Visit www.goodenou...

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 totally unnecessary item that is sparking lots of joy thanks to the algorithm having her pegged, and Aman...

After discussing the emotional labor that goes into choosing pillows and bras, Brooke lets her useless-pop-culture-knowledge shine by way of Quizzo with friends. She and Amanda then discuss their favorite go-to gifts, how to be a good gift-giver, and knowing when it’s okay to show up empty-handed. Amanda lets us in on a joy-sparker that’s been getting lots of use at her house, and Brooke recommend...

Brooke fangirls over a few more heroes she recently saw on-stage, while Amanda gushes over Colin Jost (again). They then discuss some resonant thoughts from James Clear and ponder spending more time each day on things that we will value most in the future. Brooke then shares a great tool for creating thoughtful video gifts, and Amanda is clearing out the dregs. Visit www.goodenoughish.com for link...

Amanda’s TEDx talk is now reaching a new audience, and the trolls have found her… does this mean she’s “made it”? She and Brooke also discuss their good enough-ish approach to kids’ activities and sports, and creating opportunities without too much pressure or burnout. Then, Amanda shares a Brand New Fact with all of us about a secret music obsession, and Brooke suggests doing your future self a f...

Amanda gets caught up on some classic shows that she somehow missed out on in the early 2000s, and she then shares with Brooke an epiphany that is helping her look at her goals, tasks, and priorities through a new lens. It’s a bit old school , if you will. Brooke then shares a joy-sparker that may fool you, and Amanda is doing her future self a favor by keeping a single trusty item with her at all...

After important discussions on things such as their latest binge-watches (including Jury Duty and The Other Two), adventures in fifth grade career days, and daring shower curtain designs, Brooke reveals a BIG manifestation-turned-reality. Are You Ready For It? Amanda then shares her three favorite travel items, and Brooke is all about a helpful favor to file away for your future self. Visit www.go...

Amanda and Brooke are back from their hiatus with tales to tell, wins and fails to report, and, of course, television to rehash. After her visit with family abroad, Amanda is getting back in the swing of her routine, while Brooke is still recovering from being on different continents for more than a month. Brooke then shares a faux favorite that is sparking joy, and Amanda is getting back to doing...

Today’s episode is a rerun of one of our greatest hits from Year One! (Pssst ... We'll be back next week with NEW shows!) After checking in on our 2023 goal-setting progress, Amanda and Brooke discuss the value of having older friends (or being the older friend) and how the experiences of those who are further along in their “eff it” journey can put our own lives into perspective. Then, Amanda sha...

Today’s episode is a rerun of one of our greatest hits from Year One! You’ve more than likely heard the chatter about Marie Kondo, the creator of the KonMari method of organizing, supposedly “giving up”… but as we all know, there’s always more to a story than a clickbait-y headline leads us to believe. As one of the world’s first KonMari-trained and -certified organizers, Amanda shares her persona...

Today’s episode is a rerun of one of our greatest hits from Year One! After a brief trip down “Friends”-inspired memory lane, Amanda and Brooke dive into a discussion on personal values. Amanda recaps her own values and how she chose them, and she also helps Brooke narrow her values down in real time. See the show notes on our website for a free worksheet on Identifying Your Values . Then, Brooke...

Today’s episode is a rerun of one of our greatest hits from Year One! Amanda and Brooke have a LOT to share in their longest episode yet. From athletes buying coffee, to celebrity podcast BFFs, to singers of their youth, to car naps… they cover it all. Brooke also shares some truly exhilarating news about a new Balance Bound collaboration that she’s been keeping a secret, and Amanda plays some new...

Today’s episode is a rerun of one of our greatest hits from Year One! Amanda and Brooke are no longer doing that which is not fun and easy. They discuss resisting the “shoulds” of life and business, finding their flow, identifying what’s fun and easy, and coming up with better ways to approach that which may not feel so fun and easy. Amanda then divulges her reading strategy that sparks a lot of j...

Today’s episode is a rerun of one of our greatest hits! We're taking it back to our first meeting, reminiscing about how our friendship blossomed, and sharing how our businesses (and this podcast) were born in the process. Brooke also shares a subscription service that is sparking joy right now and giving her one less thing to think about, and Amanda shares one of her most loved (and worthwhile) f...

It’s the fiftieth episode of the podcast — and a year-ish of Amanda & Brooke in your ears! They take a trip down memory lane, share kind words and favorite moments from listeners, and reveal some top takeaways of the first 50 eps. Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything mentioned on the show. If you like this episode, please take a moment to share a positive review on Apple Podcast...

You know we love a good memoir (pronouncing the R is optional), so after some hair, hump day, and Squishmallow updates, Brooke and Amanda dive into their absolute favorite memoirs. From celebrities and comedians to survivors of life-altering experiences, they’ve got something for everyone. Amanda then shares a joy sparking beauty product, and Brooke brings up a pointer for never missing an importa...

After some detailed book chat and Bluey hot goss, Amanda and Brooke discuss how having a plethora of choices at our fingertips is not always a great thing. They mayyyyyy have some unhealthy attachment issues to some products, and are unable to deal when things are discontinued. Then, after a quick special guest appearance, Brooke shares a kitchen gadget that’s sparking joy, and Amanda shares a sea...

After falling down a commercial jingle rabbit hole, Amanda and Brooke discuss the tendency of many of us to be “fixers” — i.e., having the curse of the highly capable person — and learning to resist the urge to fix everything for everyone else, all the time. Amanda also shares a catchy and joy-sparking acronym that she hopes catches on, and Brooke reminds us of the power of creating an amazing pla...

After some listener feedback on All The Things and a deep dive into Prince Harry’s book, Amanda and Brooke check in on that pesky need to eat several times a day (and the planning required to do so). Brooke has a simple but effective meal-planning strategy that, as it turns out, has been the perfect balance of structure and flexibility. Brooke then shares what’s sparking joy for her at home, and A...