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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] The Unexpected Trauma of Moving, Part 1
On The Unexpected Trauma of Moving, Part 1, an episode from our archives, Tiffany and Katy both...
Episode 568: The Benefits and Dangers of Being Stubborn
Is being stubborn a good thing or a bad thing? Are there benefits as well as dangers of being...
Episode 565: Resolutions Old, Resolutions New
It's that time of year again! In Episode 565: Resolutions Old, Resolutions New, just like at every...
Episode 564: An Ever-changing Holiday
How much has Italian Christmas changed over the years? We dig into this on Episode 564: An...
Episode 559: The Bittersweet Life Origin Story
Can you believe that this little indie show premiered way back in March of 2014? That's an entire...
Episode 554: How to Buy Nothing
Tiffany sets off to accomplish one of her New Year's resolutions—a month of buying nothing (beyond...
Episode 552: Grammar Pet Peeves
Episode 552: Grammar Pet Peeves is a lighthearted examination of what people say (and write)...
Episode 545: Luck vs. Hard Work
On Episode 545: The Secret of Success: Luck vs. Hard Work, we dig into the topic of luck,...
Episode 539: The Dullness and Comfort of Rituals
We all have our beloved rituals, the things we do that center us, that comfort us, that make us feel that all is right with the world. It can be anything from the way we prepare and enjoy our favorite morning beverage, to walking our dog the same route every day, to watching a favorite show before bed.
But what happens when we get so attached to these rituals that we can’t do without them? Does this rigidity and inflexibility not limit us? Is comfort overrated?
Episode 536: Trying Something New: How to Keep Trying
In Episode 536: Trying Something New: How to Keep Trying, Katy continues to have epiphanies as she...
Episode 534: Trying Something New: It’s Supposed to Be Hard
On Episode 534: Trying Something New: It’s Supposed to Be Hard, we come to the conclusion that the...
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