On this week’s episode, Tracey and I are talking about how to be a good listener and actually hear what someone else is saying instead of just waiting for your turn to talk when in the midst of a challenging conversation or conflict. We talk about leading with empathy, and how doing so does not necessarily mean you agree with …
On Food As Medicine
Let’s talk about this idea of food as medicine, shall we? Because I think we’re sometimes missing the point in the health and wellness world on this topic, and that it’s not as simple as we’d like to believe it is. First, a story… When I was in grad school, I often felt like I wasn’t doing a “good enough” …
On Movement, Aesthetics, Intuition, & Becoming Your Own Expert
“We all have a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be.” ~Jane Austen, Mansfield Park Here’s a fun truth nobody’s talking about: What worked for someone else might not work for you. What? Yep. It’s true. This applies to fitness, nutrition, relationships, career, sleep, sex, morning routines, and so many other …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 79: You Don’t Have to Put Up With Nonsense & Other Truths About the Holidays
In this week’s episode, Tracey & I are talking about how to not let the holidays suck the life out of you by managing expectations around interactions with family and taking responsibility for the role you are playing in perpetuating potentially unpleasant dynamics around this time of year. Specific topics discussed include: Being aware of the energy you are bringing …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 78: When Tragedy Strikes Someone You Love & How to Empathize Without Surrendering Your Joy
Today, Tracey and I are taking on a slightly somber topic, as we discuss what to do in the wake of tragedy, particularly when it unexpectedly strikes someone you love. The question we start with is: Are you allowed to be joyful when someone you know is grieving? Specific topics discussed include: Why it’s okay to compartmentalize grief sometimes How …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 77: On Recovering From Infidelity & Betrayal, & Navigating Jealousy in Relationships
This week’s episode is a juicy one, y’all. Tracey and I are discussing infidelity, betrayal, and jealousy in relationships. We talk about why cheating isn’t always a black and white issue, how to recover from infidelity, why jealousy is normal and not something about which to feel ashamed, and how to recognize the signs that betrayal might be on its …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 76: Self-Trust, Ignoring the Noise, & Why It’s Okay If People Don’t Like You
This week’s podcast episode is all about how to ignore the noise and trust yourself enough to make the decisions that are in your own best interest. Tracey and I talk about why caring about what others think of us is normal and what we can do to combat this impulse. We also discuss: The ways women are conditioned to …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 75: Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court, & Where We Go From Here
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Tracey and I are talking about Brett Kavanaugh and his confirmation to the Supreme Court, and offering some thoughts on what we can do in the wake of this horrendous decision. Other things discussed include: How to talk to kids (both boys and girls) about this subject Why we shouldn’t despair Why we …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 74: The Upside to Stress & Why Discomfort is Essential to Growth
Is there an upside to stress? Is stress essential? These are the questions Tracey and I are tackling today. We talk about the importance of discomfort and why we shouldn’t rescue our children from it, why stress is essential for building resilience, and why the way we talk about stress changes how it affects us physiologically. I also talk about …
Curious & Curiouser Podcast, Episode 73: Grief, Depression, Motherhood, & New Rites of Passage for Women
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Tracey and I are talking about grief — which is a topic our society doesn’t quite know how to handle. We talk about the differences between depression and grief, grieving both obvious things (i.e. death, divorce, etc.) and the loss of things that are maybe not so obvious, as well as the grief …