Have You Ever One-dered??

Big cities around the globe get tons of attention when people start to think of or make travel plans. But there are things to do in small towns too! And if you’re in the US already, domestic travel that doesn’t include flight time has the potential to be less hassle and more affordable. So let’s talk about some places you could go! Thanks so much 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 show, regularly. And just about a year after we started that massive undertaking, the tim...

What can you do when things feel out of control or overwhelming or you feel dysregulated or you need to reestablish equilibrium and trying deep breathing doesn’t work?? There are lots of other things you can try, and we’re going to talk about several of them. Thanks tons for being here, C

Do you ever think about whether your actions and decisions are “morally gray” or not? Thanks tons for being here, C

Three years ago tomorrow we started this journey (!) Let’s pause for a moment to reflect, celebrate, look ahead. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE. It is always an honor, C :)

It’s unofficially summer! (Kinda.) Going anywhere? On a plane? What are you planning to put on and why? Thanks for being here, mean it, C

Getting adequate protein is a great way to increase your healthfulness, especially my fellow vegetarians and vegans. Have you been keeping an eye on your intake? No shame, shade, or judgement, just a chat about some items that increase the amounts if that’s what you’d like to do. And in ways that can work for almost anyone, regardless of budget, time and labor available, and other potential dietar...

How much money will actually make you “wealthy” in your lifetime? Don’t worry; it’ll all work out, C

I know it doesn’t sound fit for a holiday based on the title, but there’s a reason I picked this topic for today. I hope you have some extra time to rest, C

What skills do you need to help make it more likely that you’re going to be able to participate in healthy conflict resolution? Thanks for being here, C

What about the other top cities on the Happiness Index? Let’s keep looking at cool places. Thanks for being here, C

They seem to be pretty universal ideas, right? Beneficial for everyone? In theory yeah, sure. But what about in practice? Yes, what about it. Perhaps I can encourage you to contemplate them on both and individual and a global scale. Really glad you’re here (and that’s the truth), C

This sounds like a simple topic, and on the surface it is. Which food and drink items should or should not go in the freezer? But as we discuss this helpful information, let it also be a reminder to purchase and consume things with forethought and intentionality. So glad you’re here, mean it, C

Looking to relocate? Or even just mildly considering it? What are some of the happiest cities in the world, and why? Do any of them show up in your country of origin? Are any of them in someplace you’d maybe like to live? So many questions. Some answers- Thank you so much for being here, C

What a week. Challenging, painful, surprising in its culmination. I am grateful to have survived it. But I don’t want to spend more of my life in survival mode. I want to thrive. And I want your friendships to do the same. What could healthy conflict resolution among friends look like? Could we possibly make it to the other side of something difficult better than we started?? Yes. Thank you for be...

Got a trip coming up? Thanks for your patience and understanding, C

Let’s wrap up what we’ve been talking about when it comes to becoming a better conversationalist. Yes it was originally meant to facilitate conversations where at least one person present is an introvert, and it’s still valid in that context, but these tips can work for anyone and everyone attempting to have a conversation. Make a connection. Thanks tons for being here, C

..it’s not quite a standard show either. Thanks for being here anyway, C

Don’t you think it’s time for an encouragement episode?? I do! I really, really do. Glad you’re here for it, C

It’s important to acknowledge unhealthy responses to conflict on the way to learning what the healthy responses are. It can help you ascertain whether they are manageable in your current friendship situation They might be! They might not be. But we’ve got to start somewhere. Or continue, as it were- I’m so glad you’re here for this. It’s all going to work out the way it needs to, C

What’s that one thing you need to bring from home when you travel? That one thing that’s going to help bridge the gap between what your life normally looks like, and the reason why you’re on the move? A creature comfort item, if you will Figuring out what that is can give you access to both convenience and ease, two things that are wonderful to experience but can feel hard to come by when you’re t...

DON’T YOU NEED MORE COZINESS IN YOUR LIFE (You do!) You really do, C

We took a break from this topic last week, but we’re back! How to have a conversation with people when one of the people involved might be (or definitely is) an introvert, and therefore more inclined not to speak with you But as it turns out, many of these ideas can also work for talking with any humans in general! Let’s get after it ;) So glad you’re here, C

Keeping it light on a Monday! Let’s talk about whether you’re on track to age as optimally as possible with some of the habits and practices you have in place today. There’s some fun and hopefully encouraging ideas ahead (Also, it didn’t die!! Amen to that) Let’s get into this; I’m thrilled that you’re here, C

We’re slowly coming down the other side of the mountain. Let’s start the beginning of the end of this Conflict Subset. More thoughts and resources for how to come about healthy conflict resolution and maintain some kind of connection with those you are in community with (even if it has to be realigned or changed!) So glad you’re here. Thanks tons for your patience this week, C - Did you know that...