I'm a big fan of podcasts and lately Iāve tuned into a few that have brought so much value to my life. So I thought Iād start a thread here today as we launch into the weekend to share a few of my latest finds and ask you what youāre listening to.Ā
Thereās a deep well of podcasts out there, which is both amazing and overwhelming. Iād like to expand my library, so please feel free to use the comments to tell me what youāre tuning into whether itās a show or an episode. What did you like most about it?Ā
Youāll notice my choices below have some common threads between them, namely they are geared towards self-development, making my life better, and deepening my understanding of the human experience. I suppose this is the space Iāve been in lately, and I love that I can listen to these conversations while Iām taking care of my body (walking, running or working out). I can then bring some of these lessons and learnings into my life. Of course, Iād need 200 lifetimes to apply all the wisdom, but I like to think much of it infuses into me on a subconscious level.Ā I know that much of what I have heard in these conversations has stuck with me.
And if youāre waiting for that Mexico story, itās coming. Itās proven to be challenging to write, but Iām working on it. Yesterday, my flow was interrupted by a flow of a different kind, namely a volcanic eruption in Iceland that uprooted my husband and his group from their hotel but that will likely go down in the memory books as one of the absolute coolest things theyād ever seen. As they evacuated, they caught some remarkable footage. Everyone is safe, but these things have a way of throwing my day sideways. š Hence why Iām showing up today with something a bit different.Ā
Four Favourite Things Iāve Listened to Recently:Ā
Dan Levyās Good News: No One Knows What Theyāre Doing
We Can Do Hard Things
Iām a huge Dan Levy fan (if you havenāt seen Schittās Creek, itās a must). This guy knows how to keep it real and how to expose deeper truths about the human experience. Heās remarkably creative and, for us writers, heās an inspirational storyteller. Tune in to hear his thoughts about our experiences around grief, friendships, and his choices as a screenwriter and creator.
The 51% Rule (and 3 More Strategies to Think Like a Millionaire)
The Mel Robbins Podcast
I donāt like the title of this podcast, though I suppose itās an apt description based on her interview subject, the insanely successful entrepreneur, Steven Bartlett. Bartlettās message is fresh. His personal experience was one to question the system he was growing up in and write his own rules ā a practice that has served him tremendously well. I love the lesson about Type 1 and Type 2 decisions, and how we can experiment more with our lives. Well worth a listen!Ā
Moving From Insider to Outsider: Derek Webbās Peaceful Disruption
For the Love with Jen Hatmaker
If youāve read Lights to Guide Me Home youāll know a bit about my story in taking a step off the beaten track from the faith community I was raised in. This episode was so mind-blowing. I think for anyone whoās been deeply enmeshed in a church community and now finds themselves on the outside looking inā¦ this is something I wish I could have listened to many times over the past 15-20 years so I didnāt feel so alone.
The Bravest Conversation Weāve Had: Andrea Gibson
We Can Do Hard Things
I wrote a whole issue of Field Notes about Andrea Gibson (Too Much Lives in a Moment) but I want to bring attention to their work once more. This conversation is one of the most profound Iāve ever heard and has made me want to live more deeply and intimately with the world around me. If anything, just tune into their reading of Tincture at the end.Ā
Have a great weekend ahead! And happy listening!Ā
Check these out tooā¦ š
Lights to Guide Me Home - my memoir (reviews welcome on Amazon and Goodreads)
The Wonders That I Find - my childrenās book
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Thanks for these recommendations. Have been in need of some new podcasts!
Gah. I hate closed eco-systems like Apple has become. Can't listen unless you own an Apple product or allow iTunes to take over your machine. Anyway... I'll share one that I enjoy. Don't agree with everything said, but it sure makes me think: Naval https://open.spotify.com/show/7qZAVw03FuurfYnWIWwkHY?si=8bce46fb3d6c48e8