Productivity Alchemy

Hi folks! This week our intrepid Wombat Co-Host returns after finishing two books and our visit to a writing retreat hosted by our wonderful friend Mur Lafferty! There are also some baby chicken updates, and general updates. After that, we have a lovely talk with long-time listener Dr. Brooke Macnamara, and find out how she stays productive with Trello! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: F...

We are going on a writing retreat, and so it is a quick intro and progress check with Kevin before we dive right in to a chat with the most delightful Ace Tilton Ratcliff, and find out how they stay productive! Enjoy! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) Charity Spotlight: Harper Project Charity Spotlight: Shanti Project Ace Tilton Ratcliff on Twitter Stay We...

Hi folks! Welcome to Year 6, and to kick it off we get to talk to Yoon Ha Lee! Before that, we have an update on baby chickens, Ursula's current book, big projects that save money, and a few other things. Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: UN Refugee Agency Yoon Ha Lee's Website Yoon Ha Lee on Twitter Schlock Mercenary ST Dupont Luxury Pens LAMY Digital Writing Tools

We did it! Five years of Productivity Alchemy all done! And after we talk about our productivity for the week, we have our annual catch-up interview with host Kevin Sonney, conducted by co-host Ursula Vernon. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Tango's Extra Life Kevin Sonney on Twitter Kevin Sonney on OSDC ReMarkable2 Gather Virtual Space Official Productivity Alchemy Planner Pages by Reag...

FYI - the noise in the interview is Sergi rubbing on my microphone. He wanted to be held for a large portion of the interview and LOVED the mic. Ho Boy, what a week! First up, the world is a lot right now, and it's OK to not be OK, and it's OK to take a break, and Ursula and I will discuss that. We also have our individual productivity updates, and some discussion of the new book launch. Finally,...

Nettle & Bone is out and we have  Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: United to Beat Malaria Augusta on Dreamwidth Augusta on Twitter Warriors for a Living: the experience of the Spanish infantry in the Italian Wars, 1494-1559 Bluetooth Sleep Mask Bose Sleep Buds Apple Airpods Pro Danie Ware Books Ciaphas Cain Gaunt's Ghosts The Horus Heresy Series Daz 3D Something Shiny Podcast Nettle & Bo...

Hi folks! Ursula is out of words, so I'm flying solo this week. After a quick introduction, we'll jump into a catch-up interview with returning guest Debbie G!  Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Barnabus Fund Debbie G and Selphie on Twitch   ChickenCam The Watch The IT Crowd Scrubs ER Doc Martin Doc Martin's Cottage Neil DIamond's Jonathan Livingston Seagull Sleepcasts Maintenance Pha...

This week while Ursula continues to sign bookplates (for a different book this time) Kevin talks about starting the Build a Second Brain course, finishing projects and looking at the next one. After that, we read and respond to your letters. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Tango's Extra Life "If I am not for me, who will be for me?" Build a Second Brain What Moves the Dead Pre-Order The...

Hi everyone! This week we will talk about the new chicks, where Kevin is on all his projects, Ursula's book (and book plate) progress, and her current book insecurities. After that, we have this AMAZING interview with friend of the show and long-time listener Gerald Sears!  Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Electronic Frontier Foundation Charity Spotlight: Southern Poverty Law Center Char...

This week Ursula continues to sign bookplates for the upcoming launch of "Nettle & Bone", we talk about being burned out on creating art, the new baby chickens, and constructing a new coop. We then have a catch-up interview with Bill and Laura Pearson! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Trevor Project Charity Spotlight: Planned Parenthood Quack Quack Honk Design Alport Syndrome Sunk Co...

While Ursula signs even more bookplates for her upcoming release, we will talk about the projects that are, well, progressing. There is an update on the new chicken coop, the arrival of the first round of chicks, what Ursula is writing (other than her signature on book plates), and the plans for Productivity Alchemy Year Six (which starts in May). After that, we have a wonderful talk with Game Des...

We return from the JoCo Cruise! We will tell you all about how great it was, where we went, and what we did. After that, we have a bunch of letters to read! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Trevor Project The PARA Filing Method The Lost Tomb of the Bitchin' Chimera for D&D 5e Nettle & Bone pre-order Asana

Hi folks! This week we have travel anxiety! We're headed off on vacation, an we are dealing with the associated freak-out as we prep for our first big trip of the year. We also have a huge rant on how everything needs to be connected all the time and what a pain it can be. Fortunately after that, we have a talk with The Clutter Fairy herself, Gayle Goddard! Enjoy, and see you in two weeks! Links f...

Join us this week as we enjoy our ruts, and then talk about the prep for our upcoming trip and appearance. How do Ursula's ADHD meds impact her anxiety? And how much time is she spending playing Horizon: Forbidden West? (Hint: a LOT) After that, we have a great discussion with Alister Esam about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Committee to Protect Journalist Cha...

This week, after our normal check-ins, we kind of go on a tangent about our recent horror movie binge, because Ursula needed to find some inspiration after a recent blow to her creativity. After that, we have an amazing talk with Dorothee Racette about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Take Back My Day Dorothee Racette o...

Hi folks! This week we talk about the state of our ruts (or grooves as the case may be) and how nice it is to be in them for a while. We then read your letters, and answer your questions! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Native Seeds S.E.A.R.C.H. MailMate Mail Client for Mac MimeStream Mail Client for Mac Behind the Bastards Podcast The Old Reader The Clutterbug Podcast Academic Writing...

This week we'll talk about the hole of tech debt kevin found himself in, how he's had some big wins, and how Ursula was able to get a lot of writing done, despite having a lot of things going on that were not writing. We'll also talk about Kevin's recent dive into cult-related podcasts. After that, we have an amazing talk with Katie Matusky about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: C...

Hi Folks! After catching up on our weekly productivity, we spend an extended bit talking about our recent viewing of the Mucha Exhibit at the NC Museum of Art. That also leads to a discussion of the power in seeing the mistakes and "flaws" in great works of art, music, and so on. After that, we have a great talk with Maria Brilaki and find out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Char...

Hi Folks! This week we talk how we took a snow day during the ice event at our house this past weekend. We also discuss how NICE it was, the impact of the ice on the chickens (they stayed in like us!), and the states of our various projects. After that, we have a great talk with game designer and project manager Sophie Legase! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Big Bad Con Charity Spotligh...

This week we talk about both Kevin and Ursula's last week, including the impact of getting vaccinated while getting over a cold, MAGFest, and why not to make New Year's Resolutions. After that, we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Little Candles Primary School David Allen's Getting Things Done Seven Habits of Highly Successful People How to Win Friends and Influence...

Hi folks! Kevin is AT MAGFest now, but before leaving, we took a moment to talk about the New Year, some of our upcoming plans both for the show and professionally, and how we are did over the past holiday week. After that we have a talk we had with game designer and all around cool person Jeremiah McCoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Color of Change Jeremiah McCoy Jeremiah on TikTik...

Hi folks! This week we'll be talking about Ursula's ConCrud (It's not COVID), and how it has impacted us. We'll also talk about how using your brain also burns calories and makes you tired, trying to work too fast, and de-fragging your brain. After that we have a fantastic talk with the game designer and writer Banana Chan! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Shanti Bhavan Children's Projec...

Hi folks! We are back from WorldCon 2021, and we will talk about Ursula's new awards, her slime mold speech, and getting back to normal after the con. We follow that with an amazing interview with Vera Alcorn, ND and find out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Equi Institute Charity Spotlight: The People's Health Clinic PDX Officially Licensed Productivity Alc...

We are off to WorldCon in Washington DC! Before that, though, we'll talk about how our week went, how to terrify a customer service representative, and the tedious process of "bin packing". After all that, we have an update with our good friend Selphi Trabia, and find out what has changed in her world, and why Kevin has the worst chair envy EVER. And there is a picture of Achilles in a suit below...

Another month, another batch of letters! But before that, we'll check in with how Kevin is doing in his new role at work, Ursula's reaction when she saw Kevin's Calendar earlier in the day, and Ursula's new art tool. Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Charity Spotlight: Feeding America Ursula's Twitter thread on AI Art Fantastical SleepTown Forest Anti-Planner Cycle S...