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We’re back on the encouragement episodes and I am so thrilled to be able to share sentiments like these in this space again. It’s a joy and it’s an honor. It’s been a minute because I needed a minute. Hope these thoughts manage to shed some light. So glad that you’re here, C

What are the good things about having friends? And being a friend! Is it actually worth the hassle?? As a matter of fact, YES. Super glad you’re here, always, C

It’s a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Last year we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the pod, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the time...

What would you do if you won the lottery??? Dream a little dream ;) C

We’re learning a bit more about the behind the scenes actions and sentiments of other people’s professions. And trying to keep it light because even though it’s only Tuesday, this has already been a challenging week Thanks TONS for being here, C

What goods and services have you been curious about (or longing for) but holding off on because you figured that they were reserved for those with more resources or disposable income than you? Wellllll, perhaps we can discuss something today that will give you the freedom to reevaluate :) - Also, in what may be the first instance of this since we finished the 300 albums series, we spent so much ti...

It’s a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Last year we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the pod, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the time...

Increased Summer travel means staying in hotels (or other short term accommodations) for lots of people. And in those places, you are NOT in charge of regular cleaning and things can fall along various point of the cleanliness spectrum. Listen, I’m not trying to freak you out (I’m not trying to freak you out!) but let’s take a look a some of the places you should be extra mindful of touching (or n...

Ever wonder ;) about various professions that you interact with regularly - food service, healthcare, education, etc - and if there’s any behind the scenes info you might not be privy to? Oh but there is! I definitely want to come back to this topic, but let’s start today. So glad you’re here! C

We continue forward with talking about the rare and unusual phobias that some have been born with or developed along the way. Keeping in mind that although learning about such things can obviously be a point of interest, it’s also an opportunity for enhanced or increased empathy. To give yourself a way to see life from someone else’s perspective, and attempt to understand. It’s going to be alright...

Most ppl think of the things that go along with aging as an inevitable recipe for decline. But it doesn’t have to be so! There are improvements afoot as you consider the blessing it can be to continue to be alive. Let’s look at some of them. So glad you’re still here, C

Do you have friends all over the place? I DO!! And one of the more challenging things about maintaining and growing long distance friendships is finding ways to connect. Let’s talk through some ideas and activities that can virtually add some dimension to your friendships that might otherwise be stuck in a words-on-a-screen rut. Thanks for being here! C

It’s a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Last year we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the pod, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the time...

We’re finishing up our small town jaunt today! Come chat through the remaining mostly drivable areas to visit, see, enjoy. This has been a really good time. Thanks for coming along for the ride; hopefully it inspires you to take a ride of your own So glad you’re here, C

Uh oh, y’all. Are my hopes and dreams of living to 100 going to be thwarted by how unlikely it is that I’d be able to add some of these specific things into my routine? Idk! I guess we’ll find out ;) In the meantime, you can improve your own longevity plans, or just your overall wellness, by incorporating some or all of what we discuss today into your early hours of wakefulness. See if you can wor...

***Please forgive the distribution delay on this one! It aired live for Monday, July 7.*** - It’s time we started talking about how to be more physically prepared for some of the wild and dangerous happenings of our world. We’re starting with floods. Stay as safe as you can, C

It’s a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Last year we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the show, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the tim...

If you want to go out and do something fun somewhere in the US on the Fourth of July, I don’t think that makes you unconscionable or demonstrates the character of a hypocrite. And there are LOTS of opportunities! Joy can be an act of resistance and there are still perspectives that can be celebrated, even if you need to take a break from some of your ideological angst to do so. Take a break! Check...

If you need some updated flight travel items to make your trip easier, safer, or more convenient, allow me to make a few suggestions ;) Thrilled you’re here, C

We’re back on the small towns you could drivable-y travel to! Having such a time with them. It’s nice. (Please excuse a few technically-related alterations to the production experience. Had a malfunction during the broadcast and recording that led to changing up a couple things.) So glad you’re here and enjoy, C

Tips that could help keep you or someone else alive in a crucial moment. So glad you’re here, C

Low cost and FREE ideas to hang out in person with ppl you care about, aka your friends!! Stay cool, C

It’s a Song of the Week! I am so excited to present to you this brand new music-centered feature on the show. Last year we had a blast (my word) listening to 300 albums and discussing them together. Ever since I have known that we were going to get back to holding space to talk specifically about music on the show, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the tim...

It’s Travel Wednesday! I really enjoy talking through all these neat little towns that you can encounter in diff parts of the US. And since it’s been a minute since we’ve done so, and I have other things planned for the rest of the week, we’re doing it today :) Warm weather travel can be a special joy. Take to the road and see what’s out there! Thanks for being here, C

We’re talking more about the less-than-common things that terrify some (myself included) and in addition to learning more, I also get a bit of a shock. (And there’s an early surprise brought by the frustration of others. Hmm) Thanks so much for being here; take care of yourself, C