Life, Lemons & LemonDrops

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss ways to tackle the list of personal and household business you might need to complete before the year ends. If you’re like most people, deadlines are looming for exhausting healthcare, credit cards, or other financial benefits. It might not be too late to dive deeply into your accounts and services and claim rebates,...

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss how to tap into what brings you true joy and makes you feel alive. If you have ever complained about being burnt out, overworked, and not having enough time to do what you enjoy or, worse, not knowing what it is that fills your heart, we invite you to listen and accept the challenge to try something new. As we start...

The holidays are in full force and can be stressful unless you work to make it otherwise. In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss some tips you can use to help you thrive through this time of year.

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts Greer and Whitnie share a few of their favorite things. From productivity tools to help you organize your life to entertainment ideas to make the holidays feel more special, the list of ideas should spark a few of your own. Each of us figures out ways to make our daily tasks, special projects, and social life work for us, and when we find some...

Now that Thanksgiving is over, we are officially in the holiday season and creeping up on the end of the year. What did you have planned that you haven't yet accomplished? There's time, or at least time to make progress. In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the value of assessing the resolutions and goals set at the beginning of 2022 and making the final...

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the importance of giving thanks and living a gratitude-filled life, and share some tools to help you develop a robust gratitude practice.

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the 2022 midterm elections and our thoughts on the country's direction. Looking back over the past couple of years, some of the rhetoric that has been a part of our political discourse and the need for all Americans to come together for the country's good give rise to our concerns for the future. Nevertheless, we rema...

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the idea of direction versus speed. Which is more important? Getting where you need to go or getting there quickly? We explore the benefits and pitfalls of focusing on achieving goals when the time is right, at the expense of perhaps not achieving those goals because you were focused on an arbitrary timeline. We’ve le...

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss four types of loss that are seldomly discussed. The loss of identity, safety, autonomy, and dreams are common experiences, but we don’t always see them as catalysts for grief. Recognizing and acknowledging the emotional toll these losses can take on you can be the first step in healing and overcoming the loss. Greer a...

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the idea of not thinking about your problems as a way to solve your problems. When life serves us lemons, our default position is often to ruminate on the bad, often to the detriment of finding an apt solution. The habit of fixating on the negative can leave us overwhelmed, overstressed, and unable to get to the...

In this fourth of four parts, meet some of the authors of the new Amazon International Best Selling book, She Is An Overcomer . Every person has their own unique life experiences as well as their own struggles and triumphs. The 31 women in this book prove that. They share their stories in their own words and from a place of vulnerability. These are the real stories of real women who have lived thr...

In this third of four parts, meet some of the authors of the new Amazon International Best Selling book, She Is An Overcomer . Every person has their own unique life experiences as well as their own struggles and triumphs. The 31 women in this book prove that. They share their stories in their own words and from a place of vulnerability. These are the real stories of real women who have lived thro...

In this second of four parts, meet some of the authors of the new Amazon International Best Selling book, She Is An Overcomer . Every person has their own unique life experiences as well as their own struggles and triumphs. The 31 women in this book prove that. They share their stories in their own words and from a place of vulnerability. These are the real stories of real women who have lived thr...

In this first of four parts, meet some of the authors of the new Amazon International Best Selling book, She Is An Overcomer .  Every person has their own unique life experiences as well as their own struggles and triumphs. The 31 women in this book prove that. They share their stories in their own words and from a place of vulnerability. These are the real stories of real women who have live...

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the task of delivering bad news. No one wants to be the bearer of bad news, but some things are inevitable, like the sunrise in the morning or rain in England. Life will periodically deliver lemons right to your doorstep, and when it does, it is important to know how to navigate the emotional terrain that goes with i...

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie chat with guest Danielle Blacet-Hyden about her surviving and thriving journey after battling cancer and learning that she carries a genetic mutation that makes her susceptible to cancer. While many people might have accepted falling victim to a cancer diagnosis, Danielle fought back, and now she is taking what she's learned...

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the process of evolving in your career and your life. Following her retirement from competitive tennis, Serena Williams is demonstrating what it might look like to transition into a new phase of life filled with exciting new challenges and professional opportunities. As usual, Greer and Whitnie encourage and even cha...

Despite an internal desire for comfort, really living comes from what we challenge ourselves to do, whether we are highly adventurous and choose jumping out of planes or ziplining, to more simple challenges like running a race. We were made to move and to grow. While rest and relaxation are part of the growth process, we cannot grow by staying stagnant. In this episode, Whitnie challenges you to s...

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the value of taking vacations as part of your self-care routine. Whether you can get away to Hawaii or stay home and just get away from work for a few days, taking time for yourself is just what the doctor ordered. Before taking off for your sun-filled vacay, take the time to figure out what you want from a vacation....

Friends, how many of us have them? Even though friends take work and effort, the benefits outweigh the expended energy, and adults need friends too. In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the value of friends and how to introduce more of them in your life. Just as there are 50 ways to leave your lover, we’ve discovered at least 50 ways to make new friends....

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie do what we do best—celebrate! Our little podcast is now two years old, and with over 100 episodes delivered like clockwork, we take a moment to reflect on the journey, our personal growth and to thank our listeners for sharing the ride with us. One of our biggest lessons is to appreciate how diverse the experiences are of the peop...

"A river cuts through rock not because of its power but because of its persistence." ~ Jim Watkins We don't get what we want because of a few moments of motivation. We get what we want through discipline, consistency, and persistence. Much like a river of water, if we keep at it, we cut through the stuff, the obstacles of life, and can flow to the place of our dreams. It doesn't happen overnight....

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the benefits of sleep and how you can get more of it. By understanding your sleep needs and obstacles to getting a good night’s rest or reaching that much-needed deep sleep, you can change your routine for the better. While not doctors and not prescribing any specific remedies, we do share our unique sleep journeys an...

Are you working one job or maybe, two, three, or four? According to a recent survey, 93% of Americans are earning money from a source other than their primary job. Why is this happening? From exhaustion to conflicts of interest to deal with the tax implications, we offer insights and things to consider before you embark on your second career. And if you want to incorporate a side hustle into your...

Life is complicated. Or is it? Life is simple; however, we complicate it with our choices. Since we make it more difficult, we can also make it simple. Ready to learn how? In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the benefits of simplifying your life. In recognition of National Simplicity Day, which was created to unshackle people from the complications and...