Let’s face it. We all procrastinate. ALL of us. Which is why Tracey and I decided to tackle this topic on the podcast. Today’s question: What is procrastinating really about? Because here’s the truth: It’s usually not about being lazy. And in this conversation, Tracey and I discuss some of the underlying reasons why we procrastinate and put things off. …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 50: Resilience, Struggle, Masculinity, & How We Talk About Mental Health
Today’s episode of the podcast evolved out of an article Tracey wrote recently to address what she believes the connection is between mental health and gun violence. I highly recommend reading that article here either before or after listening to the episode. The conversation Tracey and I have around these ideas is potentially sensitive, and includes mention of eating disorders, …
On Saying No, Opting Out, & Disappointing Other People
“We’re all busy. We’ve all taken on too much. Saying yes to less is the way out.” ~Derek Sivers Here’s a fun fact: We all have a finite amount of time and energy. Which means that being discerning about how we allocate that time and energy is essential. I was reminded this week what it feels like to let your …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 49: Gender, Feminism, Inclusivity, & Why Your Story Matters
This week’s conversation has the potential to ruffle some feathers. Because Tracey and I are taking on some charged topics — including gender, feminism, and inclusivity — and asking ourselves this question: Who is allowed to have an opinion anymore? Both Tracey and I were a little nervous to have this dialogue on the podcast, but also feel like these …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 48: Trust, Nuance, & the Sex Industry
On this week’s episode, Tracey and I are welcoming back Stacey Hallal of Curious Comedy Theater to talk with us more about sex, relationships, and — more specifically — the sex industry. Today’s question: Is the sex industry good or bad? Get ready. This conversation explores everything from strip clubs to pornography to sex shops and more. It’s another open, honest, …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 47: On Confidence, Ego, Orgasm, & How Good Sex is Like Improv with Stacey Hallal
On today’s episode, Tracey and I are welcoming Stacey Hallal to the show. A good friend of Tracey’s, Stacey is also the founder of and current artistic director at Curious Comedy Theater here in Portland, Oregon. Tracey and I invited Stacey to the show to share her perspective on dating in your 40s, the challenge of communicating with a sexual partner about …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 46: Flow, Play, & the Benefits of Creativity
On today’s episode, Tracey and I are keeping it relatively light, answering the following question: Why is it important to have a creative outlet? In this conversation, Tracey and I both talk about our creative passions, explore the positive ripple effects we’ve seen in our lives as a result of these creative outlets, and discuss our experience of flow. We …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 45: Bad Sex, Female Pleasure, & Aziz Ansari
How do we define bad sex? Do men and women see this differently? On this week’s episode of Curious & Curiouser, Tracey and I are talking about bad sex, female pleasure, sex education, and — yes — the recent Aziz Ansari story currently making waves. We are discussing the ineffectiveness of sex education in this country, the importance of having …
It’s Okay to Feel Terrible Sometimes
“You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.” ~Jonathan Safran Foer “The only way to find true happiness is to risk being completely cut open.” ~Chuck Palahniuk I recently watched Planet Earth II — the new-ish sequel to the original series from 2006 — and was reminded how beautiful and magical and harsh and violent and dynamic this …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 44: Political Correctness, Feminism, & Why Humor is Essential
Today’s conversation is one Tracey and I were admittedly nervous about having on the podcast. But we ultimately decided it was an important topic to discuss, so, here goes. The question around which this conversation is oriented is: Are we to the point that we’re so easily offended that we’re getting in the way of the very change we seek? …