Modern Musings: Conversations with the Maiden, Mother, And Crone

We've all heard of Christmas in July, but what the heck is Summerween? We can't wait to find out!

Summer has given us the travel bug, so we're talking about all the drivable destinations on our bucket lists, plus a few favorite things we like to pack.

In this casual episode, we are sharing some of the things we are obsessed with, including what we are watching, listening to, and reading as well as a few other categories.

In a follow-up to our MDs vs. DOs episode, we are discussing the differences between traditional western medicine and holistic, homeopathic, and naturopathic medicines and our experiences with each.

With almost half of the year behind us, we thought it was time to reflect on our goals, assess our progress, and refine our plans.

We've talked often about cups as a metaphor for all the things we fill our lives with, so in this episode, we're talking about the things that we're putting in ours, both good and bad. What's in your cup?

We are exploring a few archetypes of Carl Jung's Collective Unconscious and how they might be present in each of our personalities.

Summer is upon us and it's time to take a look at some of the fun things we associate with this season, especially some of the things we like to do to keep cool and not sunburn! What summertime habits do you keep?

Are dad jokes really funny? Or do they make you groan? In this shout-out to dads who tell jokes, we're testing out a few. Did any of them make you laugh?

Tattoos. We're talking about the misconceptions surrounding tattoos and the stereotypes we've used to label people who express themselves through body art.

Everyone has stress, but stress at work can be especially difficult to deal with. Our discussion leads us from the reasons we might have more stress now than in the past and some ways to cope with it better.

As we close upon two holidays over the next few weeks, we thought we would take a look at how we honor our parents by discussing Mother's Day and Father's Day, and why, for some, these two celebrations might be difficult.

Tomorrow is May Day and we are exploring the history and traditions of this spring holiday.

Reality TV is here to stay, and most of us watch it. But is it REAL? Join us as we take a look at some popular reality TV shows to determine whether reality TV is real or staged. You be the judge.

What happens when your life is suddenly turned upside down, and how do you cope with it? Christen shares a very personal story that you don't want to miss.

Crystals, rocks, minerals, gems, stones...call them what you will, we love them! Why are we drawn to them, how do we use them, and where can we find them?

A spur-of-the-moment change in plans results in a discussion of our favorite food chains. We're talking chicken to burgers to tacos and we barely scratched the surface. Did we mention your favorites?

Are we more than just the labels people define us by, or do the names we're assigned make us who we are? In this episode, we discuss everything from nicknames and slurs to birth names and numerology. What does your name say about you?

What started out as a discussion of fun literature-oriented destinations turned into a debate on what constitutes one. Sometimes we disagree, but we still have a great list of fun trips we'd like to take. Did we list one of yours?

Doctors keep warning us that we need to get more sleep. Do you get enough sleep? Most of us admit we do not, but why? We're taking a look at some common sleep disturbances and offering a few suggestions on how to get a better night's sleep.

Neurodivergent is a relatively new term when it comes to mental health, learning disabilities, and cognitive differences. But what does it really mean, and is there really any such thing as normal?

Have you ever been told that you were "too much" or do you know someone others think is too much? What makes someone too much, and are they really?

We hear the word "Metaphysical" bandied around a lot these days, but what does it mean? What makes something "Metaphysical", and what kinds of things fall under the metaphysical umbrella? Join us to find out.

Meditation can be a great way to relax, become grounded, and even tune in to your inner feelings. On today's episode, we are talking about different ways to meditate and why you should give it a try...again.

Our special guest, John Griffith, author of "Lucky Man: Memoir of a Prostate Cancer Survivor" and "A Dad's Fun Guide to Raising Happy Daughters: Imagination Activities Against Body-Snatching Zombie Naysayers and Other Foes" joins us again this week to talk about book publishing and living life with good intentions, belief in yourself, and a positive attitude.