Retail Therapy by Sunday Scaries

At my peak, I was spending more than six hours on my phone every single day. But over the last month, I've managed to reduce that number to under two hours per day. From my first Nokia to my current iPhone, this is how I managed to change my habits and live more in the present. * * * Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Wi...

One of the most paralyzing feelings is when your professional career feels in jeopardy. Twelve people share their stories of getting let go from their jobs only to realize that it was the best possible thing that could've happened to them. These stories were submitted by both listeners and readers and were not edited. * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter:...

Three steps to take to immediately eliminate post-vacation anxiety, how to explain Sunday Scaries to everyone you know, and reviews of 'Huge in France,' 'Street Food,' and 'The Dawn Wall.' * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/will...

Panos Panay is the Chief Product Officer at Microsoft and the "father" of the Microsoft Surface line of products. He's also a father of four with a high-pressure career and hardly enough time for both. I sat down with him at a recent Microsoft Surface launch event where we discussed his work-life balance, the creative process, how he copes with his long hours, and some traditional Sunday Scaries q...

Questions from you, the listeners. The worst hangover symptom of them all, the ideal Sunday sandwich, best cabernets under $20, moving in with your significant other, the best habits when moving to a new city, the Sundays I actually look forward to, spring cocktails, medications, my favorite books and what I'm currently reading, and starting your own podcast. * * * Sign up for product drops: www.s...

Some tactics to help you appear busy at work while you actually do nothing, how I take my coffee (and a small tutorial on Aeropresses), and the feelings that go along with saying goodbye to a friendship. * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries
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The dos and don'ts of attending a wedding with an open bar, where video games fit in to my new Sunday routine, and a tribute to my new favorite show, 'Catastrophe,' on Amazon Prime. * * * MeUndies: www.meundies.com/scaries (15% off) Bespoke Post: www.boxofawesome.com (SCARIES for 20% off) * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries
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A conversation with food blogger and brand consultant Alex Reichek. We discuss starting your own blog, moving to a new city, her favorite food cities, the pressure of posting online, why she doesn’t drink coffee, her least favorite foods, and how she spends her Sundays. Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/chekmarkeats/ Visit: www.chekmarkeats.com * * * Shop Earlybird CBD: www.earlybirdcbd.com (...

An array of listener questions — the best wick trimmers, underrated Panic Room must-haves, jazz, the stress of raising a dog, hangovers after 30, recent 'retail therapy' pick-ups, getting out of a funk, at-home brunch, feeling underqualified, long-distance relationships, going out routines, spring scented candles, ranking streaming services, and museums. * * * Shop Leesa Mattresses: www.leesa.com/...

Two people, two perspectives, two sides of the story. Kyle Bandujo got engaged the same weekend I did but neither of us had any idea. Sally, my now-fiancée, also shares her side of the story when it came to our engagement. * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deF...

The inner monologue of going through a sleepless hungover night, what it's like to use charcoal toothpaste, and the slog that is springtime with cold weather. * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram...

I received a message from a listener that simply asked, "Why not quit drinking?" And I thought it was an absolutely valid question. As I tossed around the question in my head, I couldn't help but formulate a response that I felt did the question justice. This is that response. * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scari...

Why you should consider making the switch to organic deodorants, the Instagram-filtering technique that's taking over influencers everywhere, and why you shouldn't feel ashamed to let it all out and cry once in a while. * * * Shop Bespoke Post: www.boxofawesome.com (CODE: SCARIES) Buy a Gravity Blanket: www.gravityblankets.com (use code 'SCARIES' for 15% off) * * * Sign up for product drops: www.s...

A breakdown of how to act (and how *not* to act) at group dinners, steps to becoming a morning person, and why you shouldn't adopt the recent health trend of celery juice. * * * Sign up for LinkedIn TS: www.linkedin.com/scaries ($50 off your first job posting) Buy a Gravity Blanket: www.gravityblankets.com (use code 'SCARIES' for 15% off) * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sun...

This week's episode contains two real-life stories about anxiety as written by listeners. These stories, while heavy, illustrate the way anxiety and depression can affect those who seemingly have it all together. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 * * * Buy a Gravity Blanket: www.gravityblankets.com (use code 'SCARIES' for 15% off) Subscribe to Bespoke Post: www.boxofawesome.com...

Tackling an array of listener questions ranging from the best and worst hangover cities, go-to drinks and meals for Sundays, the best hungover workouts, cans vs. bottles, working from home vs. going to an office, shows I've binged lately, Sunday-esque websites to read, sharing your anxiety with a new partner, the worst hangover cure I've ever tried, and Allbirds shoes. * * * Shop Leesa Mattresses:...

The pains that go along with quitting a job, some thoughts to those partaking in Dry January, and an explanation of "moon milk" — an Instagrammable new sleep trend that probably won't stick around for long. Shop Leesa Mattresses: www.leesa.com/scaries Sign up for EveryPlate: www.everyplate.com (CODE: SCARIES6) * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twit...

I sit down with LPGA Tour golfer and U.S. Open Champion Michelle Wie to discuss a little-known fact about her — she's a massive foodie. From her food-centric Instagram account to life after golf, Michelle gives insight into a part of her life that most people don't know about. * * * Follow What Do Wie Eat: www.instagram.com/whatdowieeat * * * Shop Leesa Mattresses: www.leesa.com/scaries Shop Bespo...

Victoria writes anonymously online, yet she has cultivated a rabid audience of people who love her writing despite not knowing exactly who she is. When we sat down, we discussed everything from online anonymity, how we take our martinis, and which foods are acceptable to eat in bed. * * * Read Victoria's Work: https://postgradproblems.com/user/callmevictoria/ Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-...

In honor of New Year's Eve, a compilation episode featuring the best of all things hangover — untraditional brunch drinks, qualities of the perfect hungover friend, rules for drinking on Sundays, foreign hangover cures, the worst things to lose while drunk, hungover insomnia, and the perfect hangover food. * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter....

Why you should be watching John Mayer's new Instagram Live show 'Current Mood,' a breakdown of the meats you'll see on a standard charcuterie board, and some rules to follow while in your group text. * * * Get Upstart: www.upstart.com/scaries Get Candid Co: www.candidco.com/scaries * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday...

What you *should* be doing on New Year's Eve instead of going out, four Christmas gifts that are perfect for your Panic Room, and the glory of the aprés ski beer. * * * Get MeUndies: www.meundies.com/scaries Helix Mattresses: www.helixsleep.com/scaries (Code: Scaries125) * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Ins...

The pros and cons of working from home, an explanation for the Scandinavian practice of Hygge, and Slow TV — the relaxing Norwegian television shows that can distract you for hours. * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries...

Will's girlfriend, Sally, joins him to talk about her ideal Sunday, the worst Scaries she's ever had, what's in her refrigerator, and what her life may look like if money wasn't an option. * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/will...

Are you addicted to your iPhone? Should you feel guilty for watching all five seasons of 'Younger' on Hulu in three weeks? How does aromatherapy work? * * * Sign up for product drops: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.in...