Good Enough-ish

Amanda and Brooke have a LOT to share in their longest episode yet. In this second A&B Update episode, they take it from athletes buying coffee, to celebrity podcast BFFs, to singers of their youth, to car naps… and everywhere in between. 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 sound eff...

Moving is… kind of the worst. Brooke hasn’t moved for 11 years but Amanda’s recent move is a much more tender discussion topic. She shares some tips for anyone moving soon or just considering upgrading/downsizing anytime in the future. Brooke then lets us in on her favorite sweet treat lately, and Amanda updates us on her latest techy deep dive. Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything...

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 joy for her, and Brooke shares a favor to her future self that comes in...

Yet another deep discussion about Wawa’s caramel lattes takes Amanda and Brooke on a journey — a love language journey. They reveal the little things that are actually the big things in a relationship, including a surprise gift with an out-of-the-blue Debbie Gibson twist. Then, Brooke shares her latest podcast discovery that is sparking real snarf-worthy joy, and Amanda divulges a favor to her fut...

Amanda and Brooke are getting vulnerable and honest about their journeys with therapy, including how and when they first decided to see a therapist, what depression felt like for them (versus what they THOUGHT depression would feel like), and how they eventually approached medication. [Important disclaimer: these are personal experiences/accounts of therapy and medication; please see a medical pro...

Amanda told Brooke a little fib about the state of her house on recording day. This leads to some real-talk about house clutter that makes them itch, being “overcome” by clutter, outer chaos leading to inner chaos, holding onto sentimental items (which, it turns out, don’t always include good sentiments), and when/how they started to value the benefits of organization and decluttering. Then, they...

As a friend approaches her wedding shower and is tasked with adding items to her registry for eager guests, Brooke and Amanda share some of the items they recommend adding to the list (or investing in yourself if given the opportunity). Amanda also divulges the items that her clients most often get rid of or regret registering for, and Brooke shares the items she has invested in more recently that...

What Brooke lacks in a morning routine she makes up for in her evening routine… so much so that she rambles on (and on) about every single detail. It’s truly her shining moment. Amanda isn’t as much of a night owl but shares her shorter, sweeter nighttime to-dos and plans to potentially take on some of Brooke’s evening rituals. Then Brooke shares the seasonal joy-sparker of the moment, and Amanda...

Amanda is fresh as a daisy and sharing her detailed and aspirational morning routine that gets her day started right. Brooke’s morning routine…. nottttt quite as polished, but hey, it’s good enough-ish. Then the ladies share some techy joy-sparkers and favors to their future selves that are helping them to simplify and cut out distractions. Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything menti...

Brooke and Amanda are burning their candles at all the ends. They discuss their napping strategies and ideal settings for a good nap, embracing the fact that rest is a form of productivity, and listening to their bodies when they’re screaming for a break. Amanda also reveals camping as her ultimate form of rest, and tries to talk Brooke into camping despite her indoorsy-ness. Brooke shares her lat...

Double digits, baby! Amanda and Brooke introduce the A&B Updates series, which will drop every 10-ish episodes to give listeners an update on our past discussions, goals, and friction-causers, particularly those that resonated most with our listeners. Brooke gives an update on her laundry situation, Amanda shares a manicure/nail-care status, and the ladies catch up on the little bits of fricti...

Content note: this episode includes discussion of exercise, weight loss, weight gain, diet culture, etc. If you find these topics triggering, feel free to skip ahead to our second segment, about 23 minutes in. Exercise hasn’t always felt joyful to Brooke and Amanda. Between the two, they’ve tried just about everything — from step, to running, to yoga, to dance cardio (hello, Jazzercise) — and ever...

Making (and keeping) friends as an adult can be a challenge. We recount some of the times we’ve either been super awkward or straight to the point when we met someone we hit it off with, share how we maintain friendships amidst our busy lives, and the benefits of having close friendships in our 40s. Then, Amanda shares her favorite photo book tool, and Brooke details the favor to her future self t...

Amanda and Brooke share their complicated hair histories that have led them to embrace (and have fun with) what they’ve got, and discuss how they’re handling the grays as they creep in with age. Amanda ties it all together with a joy-sparker that’s reminding her to truly own who she is, and Brooke rambles on about her love of public libraries. Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything me...

What happens when you don’t love where you live, or you feel overwhelmed at the idea of interior design in a new home? Amanda and Brooke dig into the specifics of the different approaches they’ve each taken when it comes to home design. Brooke also shares a little laundry helper she’s loving lately, and Amanda imparts some wisdom about storing frequently used travel items. Visit www.goodenoughish....

Meal planning can be a drag, whether you live alone, with a partner, or with the whole fam. We share how we keep things as simple and streamlined as possible so meal planning doesn’t feel like a hassle, and we aren’t hangry by the time dinner rolls around. Amanda also shares her new favorite tech gadget for traveling internationally, and Brooke divulges her tip for always having necessities at-the...

If it’s not a HELL YES, it’s a HELL NO. We dig into saying “no” tactfully but firmly, resisting over-explaining every “no,” choosing discomfort over resentment, and learning to pause before saying a “yes” that you’ll regret later. Brooke also shares the morning ritual sparking joy for her right now, and Amanda streamlines shopping for birthday gifts while also shopping local. Win-win! Visit www.go...

Clothes… we love ’em, we hate ’em, we want ’em to be more comfortable, all the time . We chat about how we edit our wardrobes when they need a refresh, what we love/hate about women’s clothes, bras vs. bralettes, and even veer off into Fanny Pack Land. Then Amanda shares what’s sparking joy for her, and Brooke lets us in on the routine that sets her up for bedtime success. Visit www.goodenoughish....

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) favors to her future self. Visit www.goodenoughish.com for link...

We start off with a hard-hitting topic on everyone’s minds: LAUNDRY. (We make it entertaining — we promise.) We share our laundry strategies, pain points, and a few hilarious tidbits about this ultimate friction-causer in many households. Then we introduce two segments that will be part of every episode: What’s Sparking Joy, and Do Your Future Self a Favor. Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to...

Introducing Good Enough-ish, a new podcast from two organization-loving friends sharing tips, strategies, and real-life experiences (and fails!) of trying to be good enough-ish. Co-hosts Amanda Jefferson & Brooke Forry love systems and organizing... but we are NOT perfect. (#notevenclose) We are busy, tired, flawed people, attempting to keep it all together with some joy and fun in the mix. Am...