233: The Things We Need to Admit
Today’s podcast episode digs deep to ask about the things we need to admit to ourselves—both good and bad—in an effort to move forward in our journey through life.
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231: Count cash, not carbs
Today I discuss another way to think about the honest “what and how much” of the food you’re eating, and it all has to do with money.
I delve into rations, bank accounts, dinner plates, privilege… and lots more. Things are gonna get spicy. 😉
229: A rekindling of family
Families change as time marches on. Are you waiting for someone else to step forward and keep your extended family connected? Maybe you’re the one who needs to step forward.
228: How we lost big family gatherings
Remember back in the days when big family get-togethers were a thing? Let’s talk about how (or if) we can go back to making those our normal. Spoiler alert: I don’t think the answer is as simple as we pretend it might be.
227: Homesteaders, it’s okay to splurge
We all have things we like to splurge on, regardless of what lifestyle we live. Let’s get honest about money and whose business it is how you spend yours.
226: Don’t get distracted by the why
Egg prices. Shortages. Hiring issues. Is your focus on the random, angry reasons behind the situation… or the fact the thing is happening?
225: My Big Question for the New Year
Some people make New Year’s Resolutions. Some make goals. Some choose a Word of the Year. For 2023… I’ve got a big question.
224: Have yourself a ranty little Christmas
Today’s episode offers a little rant about the holidays, but also asks an important question (and gives a couple solutions) to help us with this sometimes frustrating and overwhelming time of year.
223: That Time I Ran Away From Home
After being home for twenty years, I jumped the track six months ago and took a job outside the home. Six months later, I’m here to tell you about why it was a bit of a personal (but necessary) train wreck. This episode gets honest and puts my opinions, beliefs, and preferences about life right out there. No offense intended, but also… sorry, not sorry. 😉
222: Preparing for real life, not the apocalypse
It’s super exciting (and stressful!) to imagine we are prepping for a world disaster or an encounter with the zombies. But 99% of the time, the ways our preps help us are far less exciting than that. Let’s talk about one such situation our family …