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

What makes someone an introvert or an extrovert? In this episode, we discuss being shy, stage fright, and whether we are introvert, extrovert, or something else.

Christen explores the concept of the perfect kitchen and the 7 must-have things she thinks it should include. What would you put in yours?

Artificial intelligence -- it seems like it's everywhere these days. We're looking at everything from ChatGPT to The Terminator. Good, bad, scary, or promising? What does the future hold?

What is National Moon Day, and why should we celebrate it? It might not be what you think, but we'll tell you!

Texas is a BIG state, and we're sharing some of the fun and quirky places we've been as well as a few places we want to go. In addition to the beautiful landscape and the must-see tourist draws, we've got a few you've probably never heard of -- some of them are just downright odd. 

Some questions make you think hard before you answer. In this episode, we're exploring "The Book of Questions" by Gregory Stock, Ph. D.

We are at the mid-year point, so it's time to take a look at how our goals are progressing. More specifically, we are looking at some ways they might not be progressing, and what you can do to help them along.

In celebration of Global Beatles Day, we're talking about the Fab Four and how they influenced us.

Christen says she hates musicals...but does she? Let's find out!

Where do fad diets come from, and why do we fall for them? We're sharing a few of our personal experiences and how they worked for us.

What drives people to get back up after a fall? How can some people survive unspeakable trauma and still rise up stronger than before? Brené Brown's book, Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, takes a look at the answer.

Post-Traumatic Stress and Childhood Post-Traumatic Stress...it's not just soldiers and accident victims. Sometimes even the smallest traumas can have long-term consequences. We're talking about some of our traumas and how we've dealt with them.

Goth...what is it? When did it start? Is it still here? Let's celebrate World Goth Day with a Modern Musings look at the styles and trends that Christen and Amber grew up with.

Are you a fan of game shows? We're taking a look at some of our favorite game shows and more than a few shows that you probably didn't realize were. Some of them might surprise you.

Everyone gets stressed, but it's how we deal with it that counts. We're discussing some of the healthy ways we deal with stress.

When does a creation become art? What makes someone an artist? Who gets to decide? All these questions and more as we look at art in many forms.

What if each of us has an innate ability or intelligence that provides a map or method for helping us learn? What if our strengths, like athleticism or music, are also the keys to success in our lives? Howard Gardner proposed such a theory of multiple intelligences. What's yours?

Two classic pieces of children's literature go head to head in our studio while we examine which of these two has the best movie adaptation and more. Which one is your favorite?

Wedding planning can be fun or a fiasco. Since Amber's a newlywed, we thought it would be fun to share some stories from all our weddings. 

We've talked about gardening, now it's time to talk house plants. Do they thrive under your care, or do you have brown thumb? What are some of your favorite house plants? 

Applying for jobs is complicated and the rules keep changing. In this episode, we are discussing some of the do's and don'ts of job interviews, starting with what to do before you get there.

We've shared stories about our cooking exploits, but this time we're dishing about our recipe fails. Where did we go wrong?

Tarot has been used for centuries to help with intuition, self-evaluation, and deep soul searching. And while many use it to "tell fortunes", as many or more use these distinct cards to extract a bit of introspection and insight into their own psyche. In this episode, we explore our own use of tarot cards and how they've changed our perspective on various situations. 

International Women's Day is coming up on March 8, and we are celebrating with a discussion on some of our favorite and most influential female rockers. Did we name yours?

Do you believe in coincidences? Do you feel like we're all connected somehow? Are we responsible for finding our own meaning in life? Have you ever felt as if your life should be more than what it is? Join us for a discussion of philosophy based around the 2004 movie, "I Heart Huckabees."