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Creating eco-minimalist, non-toxic homes (without the extra work). Although minimalism has experienced a rebirth in recent years, the "less is more" movement has been around for centuries. Yet today's minimalist influencers have resurrected minimalism with a decidedly consumerist spin, as modern minimalism is nearly synonymous with decluttering. While there's a lot of chatter about tidying, it's radio silence and crickets when it comes to sustainability. The result? Aspiring minimalists find themselves on an endless hamster wheel of buying, decluttering, buying more, and purging again. Overemphasizing decluttering and underemphasizing the reasons why we overbuy in the first place is thoroughly inconsistent with slow living as a movement; consumption without intention is terrible for the planet, too. Your host, Stephanie Seferian, is a stay-at-home/podcast-from-home mom and author who believes that minimalism, eco-friendliness, and non-toxic living are intrinsically intertwined. She's here to explore the topics of conscious consumerism, sustainability, and environmentally-friendly parenting practices with like-minded women; she's here, too, to show you how to curate eco-friendly, decluttered homes (without the extra work).
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Have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? While capsule wardrobes are often touted as the singular solution to closet overwhelm, many report that they can be restrictive, boring and, frankly, unrealistic in practice.
A minimalist closet is best served by first identifying the outfits needed to live YOUR unique life. On today's show podcaster Lauren Morley shows us how to streamline our wardrobes, say goodbye to clutter, and feel effortlessly put together every day by focusing less on capsules and more on a 20 outfit wardrobe, instead.
Here's a preview:
[5:30] Identifying exactly where and why capsule wardrobes fall short
[11:00] Why doesn't buying more clothes solve the problems associated with getting dressed? Conversely, why isn't decluttering the singular solution?
[16:00] Say goodbye to capsule wardrobes and hello to your 20 outfit wardrobe
[20:00] Getting to the root of our cultural reverence for bottomless closets
[28:00] The trend cycle is not your friend, so hop off that bandwagon!
Resources mentioned:
The Closet Course
Millennial Minimalists podcast
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In Scandinavia, daily interaction with nature has helped turn many people into passionate advocates for the environment. But there are forces at play in American society that divide humans from nature. To name just a few? Schools cut recess to make more time for academic instruction, cities boast sprawl over walkability, and our societal reverence for cleanliness prevents many Americans from getting outside and getting a little dirty.
Best-selling author Linda McGurk was born in Sweden and, later, raised her own children in the US. Linda is on the show to highlight the ways in which the two cultures diverge with regard to interacting with and respecting the natural world; she also offers both the encouragement and the how-to to get outside in all weather.
Here's a preview:
[5:00] Nature isn't an essential part of childhood here in America. Why not?
[18:00] Not competitive, not motorized, and 3 other ways adults prioritize the open-air life in Scandinavia
[23:00] No such thing as bad weather? What about extreme, climate change-induced weather events?
[28:00] Revisiting our very-American need to be comfortable at all times
[32:00] American schools are slowly eliminating outdoor recess. Here's how to advocate for more outdoor time at your child's school
Resources mentioned:
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There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids
The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day
Linda on Substack
Children And Nature Network
Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy (via Netflix)
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What is the "holiday season", really?
Savvy marketers have inserted gingerbread lattes, blow up lawn decor, and lots of gifts as synonymous with December. But we aren't in some made-up season of buying; instead, we are approaching the Winter Solstice. And when nature is our guide, living seasonally is less about shopping hauls and more about existing in pace with the changing seasons.
In a world where we can buy just about anything, it takes intention to live in alignment with nature. On today's show Bailey Van Tassel offers suggestions for weaving what's outside your front door — not what's in Target! — into your seasonal celebrations.
Here's a preview:
[11:00] Transitioning from commercialized seasonal living to interacting with nature at your feet
[15:00] The ways in which nature's pace complements modern life (if, of course, we allow it)
[19:30] Minimalists, unite! Don't buy more ultra-trendy seasonal stuff; do this instead
[25:00] Slow down your life by making your family traditions crave-able
[33:00] Connections between seasons of a year and seasons of a life
Resources mentioned:
Kitchen Garden Living: Seasonal Growing and Eating from a Beautiful, Bountiful Food Garden
Bailey on Instagram @baileyvantassel
Chatpods: www.chatpods.com/?fr=SustainableMinimalists
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Denim jeans were once the preferred trouser for cowboys in the American west; some decades later, they became a symbol of rebellion for non-conformist teens. These days jeans are all about comfort and casual style, and the average American woman owns 7 pairs.And yet blue jeans also happen to have one of fashion's biggest environmental footprints. On today's show Sarene Alsharif reveals the harsh realities associated with jeans production; she also shares practical strategies for transforming this wardrobe staple into a sustainable solution. Here's a preview:[7:00] Stone-washed with actual stones? Dyed with carcinogenic dyes? Uncovering your favorite pair's dirty little enviro-secrets [13:00] Want some stretch? Revisiting our desire for synthetic fibers in our denim [23:00] The trend cycle = smoke and mirrors[27:00] It's a marriage not a fling (and other tried-and-true sustainable fashion tips)[31:00] Stephanie's nihilist thoughts: What happens when collective action matters, and yet the collective isn't doing its part? Resources mentioned:
How To Save The World With A Pair Of Jeans (via YouTube)
Tad More Tailoring
Atomic Habits (by James Clear)
The Comfort Crisis Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self (February's Book Club pick!)
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We Americans may indeed be "rich" in material terms, but we suffer from what Mother Teresa calls a poverty of spirit. As we chased economic growth we closed ourselves off. We abandoned interconnectedness with other people, beings, and things. We also abandoned ourselves. Many of the problems in our world today are visual manifestations of such abandonment. If the world isn't looking the way you want it to look right now, author Jeff Golden argues that solving our (numerous) issues starts by healing our culture-wide poverty of spirit. Here's a preview: [4:00] Money doesn’t make us happy, and the extent to which we strive for stuff is a manifestation of how unhappy we actually are inside [8:00] How we feel about ourselves impacts how we show up in the world. How we treat others! Whether we regard other beings with love and respect! [16:00] Exactly why healing our world (and ourselves!) may indeed start by getting out of our heads [32:00] Debunking heady intellectual conversations about the importance of the economy, plus: a laundry list of the ways we use stuff as stand-ins for well-being [38:00] Tangible ways to "drop into yourself" (because you and others deserve it!) Resources mentioned:
Episode #478: Charting A Rich Life
Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World
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Many of us shy away from the word 'activist' because the term brings to mind a very specific type of person. But if you're regularly taking action to make the world a better place? Guess what my friend, you're already an activist (yes, really!).What matters is not the size of the action, nor how vigorous the action is. It's all about consistency. On today's re-air author Omkari Williams helps us find the kind of social justice engagement that feels both empowering *and* sustainable.Here's a preview:[4:00] Activism isn't just marching and picketing: Here's what micro activism looks like in the day to day [10:30] Are you a headliner, an organizer, a producer, or an indispensable? How to determine your unique activist archetype[22:00] The status quo isn't working for the vast majority of us. So where's the passion for change?[30:00] How to know whether your efforts constitute shallow work or deep work Resources mentioned:
Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World without a Bullhorn
Take Omkari's Activist Archetype Quiz
Seafoodwatch.org consumer guides
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Capitalism has transformed the world, sure. But at what cost? (Immense environmental ones, of course.)Americans, it's high-time we accept that the Golden Age of capitalism is long gone. On today's show: A frank discussion with sustainable finance visionary Kara Perez about insulating ourselves from late-stage capitalism's most damaging effects with individual and collective action. Here's a preview:[6:00] Money is a tool for change, and yet it's literally something we made up[11:00] Can we be nickled and dimed even more than we already are? (Spoiler alert: Yes.)[14:00] A few of the ways in which shareholder capitalism limits society's ability to progress[22:00] Tangible ways you and I can "change the flow of money" Resources mentioned:
Episode #395: Lifestyle Creep (with Kara Perez)
Green Money: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All
How to Be an Anticapitalist in the Twenty-First Century (by Erik Olin Wright)
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Cyberpsychology is an emerging field that examines the ways in which technology influences human behavior. On today's show we discuss what happens to our purchasing habits when psychology, sociology, and 21st century tech collide.Here's a preview:[1:30] Who you think you are is influenced by others (hello, looking glass self!)[8:30] It's human nature to compare and compete: Here's how and why we internalize social media messaging[16:00] 3 reasons why shoppers feel better when they purchase items that contribute to self-repair[20:00] 2 ways dopamine and online algorithms work together and entice us to buy Resources mentioned/Further reading:
The Digital Looking Glass Self (via Psychology Today)
Buying: The Effect on Self-Worth Feelings and Consumer Well-Being
Why TikTok Made Us Buy It (via Psychology Today)
Stay Free App
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Our culture is marked by both comparison and overconsumption, and we are constantly urged to hustle for something bigger, better, or more expensive because (supposedly) happiness lies within the next purchase or achievement. But what if the key to living a more satisfied life is to simply slow down and listen to your intuition?On today's show: A conversation with best-selling author Stephanie O'Dea about breaking free from hustle culture for increased fulfillment, reduced stress, and a stronger sense of purpose. Here's a preview:[8:00] Doing things out of guilt, obligation, or acceptance versus Simply Looking Only Within (SLOW!)[12:00] It's a lot easier to sell to people who are unhappy. Enter our preponderance for fast living[20:00] Is conventional 'success' possible when we are living slow?[25:00] What to do when you can't hear the voice within because daily life is too fast and too noisy[27:00] The more social media scrolling, the more disenchantment. And yet we are creatures of comparison ... Resources mentioned:
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Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World
The Slow Living Podcast
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There's no way around it: more stuff means more sedentarism.Products of convenience move on our behalf, and our kids are moving their bodies less than any other generation in human history. Our culture–and the items the market produces to support our ways of life—dissuade self-sufficiency, and so creating a movement-rich life for our health and for the planet's may often feel like an uphill battle.This week I speak with author and biomechanist Katy Bowman. Katy offers tangible ways to reclaim the movement opportunities that have been lost to the conveniences associated with modern living. Here's a preview:[7:30] The relationship between carbon footprints, pleasure, and movement lost[16:00] How to become more tolerant of movement in the house[19:15] Ways to engage kids who don't consider themselves "outdoorsy"[22:45] Multitasking versus stacking: What's the difference (and why does it matter?)[25:20] 2 steps listeners can take right now to reclaim movement opportunities that have been lost to convenience Resources mentioned:
Grow Wild: The Whole-Child, Whole-Family, Nature-Rich Guide to Moving More
Katy on Instagram
Save The Earth book series
Watch the extended version of this interview on Youtube
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Water is a finite resource. Freshwater shortages are increasingly striking regions around the globe and, as demand for water rises while supply continues to drop, the price of water will likely skyrocket.It’s more important than ever to be smart about water. On today's show horticulturist Noelle Johnson offers easy ways to save water and have a beautiful yard — even amongst challenging climatic conditions. Here's a preview:[5:00] Globally, less rain is falling. And simultaneously the planet is desertifying. What are the consequences?[11:00] Exactly why rainwater is better for our plants than water from the hose, plus: 3 ways to effectively capture rainwater[15:00] Did you know you can repurpose gray water in your yard? (I sure didn't!)[26:00] Musings on lawns[32:00] 7 ways to use less water in your vegetable garden (hint: raised beds require more water!) Resources mentioned:
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Episode #137: The Global Water Crisis
Episode #500: Rebuilding Your Village
The Water-Smart Garden: Techniques and Strategies for Conserving, Capturing, and Efficiently Using Water in Today's Climate... and Tomorrow's
Noelle on Instagram
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Many people — and many societies, for that matter — rely on short-sighted quick wins as their Number One go-tos when managing oversized problems. But what works in the short-term likely isn’t best in the long run; worse, such near-sightedness rarely considers its impacts on generations to come.Enter longpath thinking, a mindset that prioritizes future-conscious thinking and behavior.On today’s episode I speak with author and futurist Ari Wallach. Ari argues that when we step away from knee-jerk reactions we will both reclaim meaning in our lives and help preserve the planet for future generations. And if making daily decisions by considering their reverberations 500 years from now sounds revolutionary to you, you’re absolutely right. Ari’s on the show to ease the transition to future-consciousness in 3 simple steps. Here’s a preview: [2:00] “Future” isn’t a noun; it’s a verb. Here’s why[4:30] Debunking lifespan biases so as to create a better world for future generations[6:00] 3 problems associated with short-termism[11:30] How an understanding of transgenerational empathy encourages us to act on behalf of future generations[17:00] What doubling down on sandbag strategies means for fulfilling our collective moral obligations[20:00] 3 ways to start practicing longpath thinking and acting right now Resource mentioned:Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs
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These days, dry cleaners press shirts, industrialized farms grow monocrops, and factories churn out single-use varieties of (nearly) everything. And when a possession looks a little worn or a little torn? Many Americans trash it and buy new without a second thought.Life can be simpler, more affordable, and downright sweeter when you do things yourself and maintain what you already own. On today's show: Calling on the timeless wisdom of our great grandparents to re-learn specific, self-sufficient skills for the long haul. Here's a preview of the skills we are re-learning today:[5:30] How to season your cast iron skillet[9:30] How to buy local food every week[21:00] How to best care for your leather footwear Resources mentioned:
Episode #468: Cooking With Cast Iron
Episode #494: Streamlining Non-Negotiables
localharvest.org
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Clothing swaps (or toy swaps, or book swaps, or home goods swaps) are a low-stakes way to declutter your closet and acquire new-to-you clothes. These events also happen to be the epitome of communal care and can fundamentally change how others view secondhand items.Share resources with your neighbors, reduce waste, and get socializing without exchanging money! On today's show 4-time clothing swap host Jess Schroeder divulges her pro secrets to hosting a successful event. Here's a preview: [8:00] The price of clothes has dropped dramatically in the last 30 years. Are clothing swaps pointless amidst our cultural reverence for cheap goods?[13:30] What is it about a swap that's so darn fun?[19:00] Your questions answered: Exactly how to host a killer clothing swap[24:00] How to be size inclusive and other pro tips for hosts and guests alike Resources mentioned:
Sophie Strauss on Instagram
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Since the dawn of the chemical era more than 300,000 chemicals have been invented, and many are made from oil and natural gas. While some manufactured chemicals have indeed provided benefit (Disinfectants! Antibiotics!), they have also caused great harm. Manufactured chemicals pollute every corner of the planet. They kill bees, fish, and mammals. They nearly destroyed the ozone and, yes, they give us cancer.Many types of cancer are on the rise in the US, and one explanation for this increase lies in our world of chemicals. On today's show environmental investigative reporter Kristina Marusic identifies the harmful environmental exposures linked to cancer; she also provides a step-by-step roadmap for reducing your cancer risk.Here's a preview: [2:00] Breaking down exactly what's happening with cancer rates around the world and why[12:00] The 3 Ps: 3 categories of pollutants that have clear links to childhood cancer[20:00] Pay special attention to these preventable environmental exposures if you have children[24:00] Revisiting the personal care product conundrum [28:00] The harmful environmental exposures you should zero in on at your child's daycare or school [36:00] In defense of being a loudmouth: You've been given a voice; here's how to best use it Resources mentioned:
A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention
Sample letters to send to your child's school and school board (via Non-Toxic Communities)
The Cancer Free Economy Network
The EWG's Healthy Living App
Silent Spring Institute
The Center for Health, Environment, and Justice
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Our To-Do lists are never-ending, sure. But it's neither realistic nor fair to assume we can excel in every arena. Enter selective mediocrity, a.k.a. that conscious choice to let some stuff go. We simply can't do it all, and selective mediocrity enables us to give our whole selves to the tasks and goals that really matter. On today's show: A conversation with Dr. Whitney Casares about *actually* lowering our expectations (not just pretending we lowered them!) and preserving our precious time and energy. Here's a preview:[3:30] Feel like you're doing it all? Here are the 9 areas that take up the majority of a woman's time and energy[9:30] We moms aren't broken. The system is broken![21:00] How do you decide when and where to be 'selectively mediocre'?[24:00] Anxiety loves perfection because anxiety loves control. Musings on being OK with letting some things go[28:00] Women have been conditioned to put others' needs ahead of their own. Time to enact self-boundaries! Resources mentioned:Doing It All: Stop Over-Functioning and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant to Be
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A recent study finds Americans are spending notably more time at home, and it's not wholly the pandemic's fault. Thank technology: For the last 20 years Americans have slowly traded their social institutions — like churches and clubs — for isolation.Have we forgotten how to be social creatures? On today's show: A conversation with journalist Rosie Spinks about concrete ways to rebuild your proverbial village. Here's a preview:[4:00] Counting the ways in which the pandemic hastened a cultural shift toward isolation already in progress[9:00] You don't need friends; you need 50 people[16:00] Be the person who asks twice![24:00] The quiet genius of enacting place-based rituals[31:00] Reminder! Canceling is not a form of self-care[35:00] Are your social efforts rarely reciprocated? Enact this 3-second mindset shift Resources mentioned:
What Do We Do Now That We're Here (via Substack)
Kurt Vonnegut's commencement speech
Episode #498: Removing The Mask
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Life is noisier, messier, and more complicated than ever. In our quest to keep up, we can try to do it all—with mixed results.Instead of life passively happening TO us, we each have the power to create the life we want to live. On today's show: A conversation with author Elisabeth Sharp McKetta about figuring out what matters most and hitting delete on what doesn’t. Here's a preview:[7:00] Before we edit, we must first examine: 3 questions to regularly ask when seeking a life of intention[9:30] The paradox of choice, plus: Why many of us rarely go after our first choice[16:00] Words of encouragement for listeners who examine their life and don't like what they see[21:00] Using your unique "core competencies" as organizing principles when editing your life[27:00] Editing for generosity: How to edit your narrative to benefit the collective[33:00] Elisabeth and Stephanie's thoughts on enjoying life despite the world's messiness Resources mentioned:
Edit Your Life: A Handbook For Living With Intention In A Messy World
The Mother-Daughter Puzzle by Rosjke Hasseldine
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The US hails consumption as a patriotic duty. But refraining from buying isn't a punishment, and practicing a bit of self-control both resets our hedonistic baseline and re-centers our behaviors around moderation. It's paradoxical but true: Imposing temporary limits ultimately sets you free. On today's show author John Oakes discusses the numerous benefits associated with fasting from food, from spending, and everything in between. Here's a preview:[9:00] What do ancient philosophers have to say about self-control, holding back, and managing desires?[13:00] Musings on why it's important to put limits on ourselves even though our economy thrives when we consume without limits[25:00] We can do hard things! The personal benefits associated with embarking on a challenge and accomplishing it[29:00] Is overconsumption contributing to our nationwide 'modern malaise'? Resources mentioned:
The Fast: The History, Science, Philosophy, and Promise of Doing Without
Episode #049: The Why, How, and When of a No-Spend Challenge
The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self
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Big tech trains kids to become consumers from … well, birth.Child-targeted marketing is cringe-worthy at best and unethical at worst. It also undermines children’s healthy development because it robs them of opportunities to play, imagine, and learn freely without manipulation.Today I speak with Dr. Susan Linn about the ways in which technology exploits children (and what we can do about it at home).(The podcast is approaching its 500th episode and in celebration I'm re-airing my Top 5 favorite episodes of all time. Here's #5.)Here’s a preview:[3:30] Brand loyalty? How media corporations exploit our children for profit[6:30] Societal implications associated with perpetually up-selling to kids[11:30] The ways in which big tech manipulates children into bonding with their devices[17:00] A good, hard look: Addressing our collective preoccupation with technology[28:00] Thoughts on breaking an older child’s screen addictionResources mentioned:
Episode #337: Minimalist Screen Time and Slow TV
Who’s Raising the Kids? Big Tech, Big Business, and the Lives of Children
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Really struggling with this episode, and this podcast in general. Stephanie speaks like an authority on all things with barely citing sources, if at all, AND she assumes her listeners know what she's talking about. "And if you're not sure you believe me, I'm going to give you a couple examples. In child development, there is a phenomenon called, 'The Goldilocks Effect'..." and then she continues on and on without citing Psychology Today. Sure, she put the link in the show notes, but she's asking listeners to believe HER instead of the source. The first 9 minutes is essentially her rewording the "Moderation is the Key to Life" Psychology Today article. Later, she quickly mentions enneagram types 8, 7 and 1 with little to no context, and then immediately moved on to Sweden and "lagom". An explanatory comma would be helpful here as I'm pretty sure not everyone knows what their enneagram is. If you're trying to persuade listeners, you need to take them on a journey with facts, feelings and
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This is such an important conversation, and I am so happy to see it here on this podcast, but I have to acknowledge the irony of hosting a guest to talk about privilege and interrupting their answers instead of just letting them finish.
Taking care of things goes a long way.
It would have been interesting to hear a bit about emissions from internet use when it comes to online shopping. in the end I think what and how much you buy is more important than how you buy it. Just because you don't return that ill-fitting shirt from an online shopping-spree doesn't necessarily make it more environmentally friendly than one you tried on at the mall and actually use. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2010/aug/12/carbon-footprint-internet Anyway, usually love your podcast, but I didn't wholeheartedly agree with the focus of this one. 😊
I've listened to several episodes of this podcast and just got half way through this episode when I had to stop. While I understand that many women have decide to have children, many other women choose not to. My husband and I decided not to have children and I have several married friends who have also made the choice not to have children. while listening to this episode I realized that I couldn't relate to the guest, who was assuming that the listener is a parent, which I am not. I am a 33 year old woman and was hoping to learn about self-care and successful mornings, which the host said in the beginning had nothing to do with getting kids up, so I kept listening. the guest related nearly everything to being a parent, but the final straw when she brought Bravo TV into it and said it was really terrible...oh no ma'am, that's personal! besides this complaint, the podcast is good but I wish the host and guests wouldn't assume that everyone has the same life that they have.
You have great tips and I'm learning a lot from your podcast. Thank you.