Grace and Growth with Addie: Recent Episodes
Addie Yoder
Welcome to the Grace & Growth Podcast where farmer and life coach, Addie Yoder ,shares her stories, interviews and own personal growth with you. Personal Growth is not easy and this podcast was created for you to find who you are, some self reflection, and a place of community. Addie will give you positive and practical insights on becoming more confident, finding clarity, becoming more mindful with your time and decisions -all with a side of friendship.
YA Romance has been a big part of my parenting and reading journey. Susan Lee has been one that I have read from her beginning. Her books are fun and swoony, but also provide a picture of life and culture that we don’t always see. In this episode, we discuss her books, her perspective on books and how she decided to write YA romance.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
- The Romance Rivalry
- Seoulmates
- The Name Drop
- Shopaholic
- Nalini Singh
- Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward
- Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- Christina Lauren
- Kristin Ashley
- Kathleen E Woodiwiss
- The Novel Neighbor
Susan’s Reading:
- Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
- The Floating World
Watching:
- When Life Gives You Tangerines
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My favorite part of reading and podcasting is reading a fun book and then getting to bring that author to you. Ana Holguin is just that. I devoured her book, Up Close and Personal, and knew that it’s unique premise was something we needed to discuss. Ana was so much fun. I know you are going to enjoy her just as much as I did.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
- The Flatshare by Beth
- Rafe by Rebekah Weatherspoon
- Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
- Emily Henry
- Beverly Jenkins
- Adriana Herrera
- Gabriela and His Grace by Liana De La Rosa
- Not Safe for Work by Nisha J Tuli
- The Trial of the Sun Queen
- Fan Favorite Adrienne Gunn
- Pride & Protest by Nikki Payne
- The Truth According to Ember
- Alexandra Vasti
- Glitterland by Alexis Hall
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
- James by Percival Everett
Watching:
- Hacks
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I took a few days off to attend a personal growth conference in Nashville. It was time away. It cost money. It was work to be gone at the beginning of planting season. It was totally worth it. In this episode, I am sharing a few thoughts and takeaways from making this trip happen.
So tell me, what are you making time for right now?
- All It Takes is a Goal by Jon Acuff
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Sawyer by Jessica Peterson
- Watching: Sister Wives….again. lol
- Listening: Fan Service by Rosie Danan
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At the Yoder Farm, we all get so excited for planting season to start. With that in mind, I brought Joshlin in to give us a behind the scenes look at what goes into starting to plant our crops and things that we consider on our farm to be as successful as possible.
So tell me, What are you excited for right now?
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I love Juliette Cross’s books and when she agreed to share all of the inside info on her newest book, Firebird, with us, I jumped on it. In this episode, Juliette shares all the spoiler free details about Firebird and her journey to get this beautiful book out into our hands.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
- Firebird
- Wolf Gone Wild
- Rebel without Claws
- The Wraith King
- Live Oak Society
Juliette’s Reading:
- Horde King of Shadow
Watching:
- The Serpent Queen
- White Lotus
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I have been having conversations on the internet about clothes and clothing choices. I have also been working hard to be more honest about the things in my closet and what I add to it. Crystal Blin has been an integral part of this journey for me and a constant friend in the conversation that comes with it. She has a unique set of skills to help with this. I am almost obsessed with her closet and how she is making it work for her.
So tell me, What fashion things are you into right now?
Shownotes:
- House of Colour
- Joyful
Crystal’s Reading:
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Here Be Dragons by Melanie Shankle
The Antelope in the Living Room by Melanie Shankle
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I never thought it would be me, but I do get really excited to dig into my freezer and start cooking for our farmers each season. In this episode, I share all of my tip,s tricks, and best practices for feeding our farmers well while they are planting our corn.
So tell me, what have you been cooking lately?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Up Close & Personal by Ana Holguin
- Watching: Musicals at the Fox Theatre
- Listening: Caught Up by Liz Thomforde
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It’s my birthday and when I hit this day of the year, I like to think about what’s next and where I have been. 45 seems like a big one, so let’s talk about it.
So tell me, what are you thinking about right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
- Watching: Musicals at the Fox Theatre
- Listening: The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry
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I have been beating myself up a little about how I am learning and leaning into personal growth. It took a little time and reflection to realize that I am not doing things wrong. I am doing things differently.
So tell me, what are you doing differently right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Story of My Life by Lucy Score
- Watching: Scholar Bowl Tournaments.
- Listening: Knock Out by Jiffy Kate
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I am always into so many things and honestly they don’t change a lot. But shifting from favorites to just things I am into or excited about made it a little more fun. I hope you enjoy the episode and maybe some of the things I am into are the same as you.
So tell me, what are you into right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Swept Away by Beth O’Leary
- Watching: Just instagram stories. Travel…
- Listening: Bananapants by Penny Reid
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We talk so much about the things we love and that bring us joy (and it’s the best!), but sometimes it’s empowering to share the things we aren’t into. Like a good DNF, letting things go is freeing and sometimes sharing those things helps us all the way around.
So tell me, what are just not into right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Yours Until Dawn by Theresa Medeiros
- Watching: Vintage Disney movies with Linus
- Listening: The Favorites by Layne Fargo
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It’s been very inconsistent and a little wild at our house the past few weeks. Making decisions easier has been a gift. Having clear set values and priorities has been a game changer for how I personally have handled all of these shifts. Here are my thoughts and tips on using those things to make my brain work better and prevent some over thinking.
So tell me, what are you deciding right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Waking Up with the Duke by Lorraine Heath
- Watching: Call the Midwife
- Listening: XOXO, Cody by Cody Rigsby
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Just a little reminder for all of us (myself included) that negative words and feelings don’t have to be the answer. Being positive in our thoughts and actions can lead to greater confidence and less stress. This episode shares some of my thoughts and ways that I am walking through this, too.
So tell me, what are you happy about right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: One Touch by Lena Hendrix
- Watching: Moulin Rouge with Scarlett
- Listening: Truth or Beard by Penny Reid
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It’s been interesting watching friends online in the past few weeks clearing out their stuff. It made me think a lot about the reasons we clean things out and how we can apply a good closet clean out to the rest of our lives.
So tell me, what are you cleaning out these days?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibanez
- Watching: Moulin Rouge with Scarlett
- Listening: Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone
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This is one of my favorite episodes of the whole year. We talk books almost daily and it just made for the most fun hour of the week (or maybe month!) to spend time sharing our faves with each other. I know that we all added some good stuff to our TBR list from it and I hope you do, too.
So tell me, What are your favorite reads of the year?
Shownotes:
- Fourth Wing
- The Secret Life of Violet Grant
- Canadian Boyfriend
- We Begin at the End
- The God of the Woods
- Red White and Royal Blue
Kari:
- The Entire Sky by Joe Wilkins
- You Are Here by David Nicholls
- Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
- The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
- The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
- All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
- Back After This by Linda Holmes
- Swept Away by Beth O’Leary
- We All Live Here by JoJo Moyes
- Under the Mistletoe Collection
- Pick Up by Nora Dahlia
- The Love Haters by Katherine Center
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Jamie:
- The Wedding People by Alison Espach
- That’s Not My Name by Megan Lally
- Brooklyn by Colm Toibin
- The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
- Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
- What Happened to the McCrays by Tracy Lange
- Real Americans by Rachel Khong
- Family Family by Laurie Frankel
- The Nightmare Before Kissmas
Jamie on Instagram
TBR Books & Tea
Addie:
- The Rom Commers by Katherine Center
- Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell
- A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan
- Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams
- The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
- What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez
-
Lavyrle Spencer
- Years
- The Endearment
- Morning Glory
-
Lorraine Heath
-
Texas Destiny
- The Earl Takes All
- A Rogue in Texas
- Funny Story by Emily Henry
- A Deal with A Devil by Elizabeth O’Roark
- Catch & Keep by Erin Hahn
- Strung Along by Hannah Cowen
- PS I Hate You by Lauren Connelly
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As we roll into the holidays, I am letting some things go - maybe not forever, but for now. I am holding on to others but feel like this particular season needs me to lighten the load a little.
So tell me, what are you letting go right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: PS I Hate You by Lauren Connelly
- Watching: Sister Wives
- Listening: Wreck My Plans by Jillian Meadows
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In my real life this week, I am starting a very exciting new journey. As I thought about how to share this with you, I realized that the values and priorities that we hold in place to make big choices are what matters. I hope you enjoy my journey and the pillars we put up to make that decision easier.
So tell me, what are you excited for right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Samantha and the Cowboy by Lorraine Heath
- Watching: Muppets Christmas Carol (on repeat)
- Listening: Worth the Wait by Karla Sorensen
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The world has been loud and heavy and I have been thinking so much about what I need to navigate it well. It’s a work in progress for sure and it doesn’t always work out perfectly, but these things have been helping.
So tell me, how are you doing right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Summer in the City by Alex Aster
- Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies
- Listening: Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage
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I am so excited to share this 200th episode with you. I have learned a few major things since starting this show. While none of them are really that new, they are all great reminders to me and hopefully to you. Thanks again for your help putting this together and for being you.
So tell me, what have you learned in the past 200 episodes?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Sisters Found by Joan Johnston
- Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies
- Listening: Play Smart by Aly Stiles
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If we are going to reflect on life over the past 200 episodes, we would be sad to not include favorite things. These aren’t all things you can purchase, but things that I am loving and consistently have loved for a long time.
So tell me, What are your favorite things?
Shownotes:
- A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan
- A Deal with the Devil by Elizabeth O’Roark
- Kindle Unlimited
- Lorraine Heath
- Lavyrle Spencer
- SmartyPants Romance
- Kindle Paperwhite
- Five Star Notebooks
- Erin Condren Notebooks
- Post its
- Noted by Post it
- Frixion Erasable Pens
- G2
- Jordans
- Loop Ear plugs - adjustable, regular
-
Athleta Salutation Stash Joggers and Leggings
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Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: The Starlight Heir by Amalie Howard
- Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies
- Listening: Let’s Call A Truce by Amy Buchanan
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In a space of reflection and celebration for almost 200 podcast episodes, my friend Crystal suggested looking at the things that I am not afraid of any more since starting the show. I have loved this theme of looking back and finding growth. This episode was a little bit of a surprise for me and I hope it’s a good place of thought for you, too.
So tell me, what are you not afraid of?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: All the Other Me by Jody Holford
- Watching: House of the Dragon
- Listening: Ruthless Redemption by Katee Robert
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In a space of reflection and celebration for almost 200 podcast episodes, I am looking at what has changed from episode 1 to now. It’s been a fun journey from start to finish, but also to look back and feel happy about where we have traveled together.
So tell me, what has changed for you?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: A Tempest of Desire by Lorraine Heath
- Watching: Sister Wives!
- Listening: Book Smart by Amanda Pennington
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Josie Juniper writes romance with messy characters in a little bit unexpected settings. I devoured her book this summer and have been so excited to get to talk to her about her book, Double Apex, and how she got to this place in her life and career. She is just lovely. I hope you enjoy
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
- Husbands
- Whale Fall
- Demon Copperhead
- Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow
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Adding on to the last episode about personal survival when things are busy, I’ve been thinking about how to care of others in the same space. Especially in our own house, caring for those we love can feel like just another job. But if we are all healthy and happy, busy seasons are much more manageable.
So tell me, what are you working on right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan
- Watching: Friends reruns
- Listening: Hamilton. On Repeat.
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It’s been a wild few weeks at the Yoder Farm and we are fully in harvest mode. As I have run up and down the road and made sure all of the things are taken care of, I thought it was time to share some best practices for managing life during these bigger than usual seasons
So tell me, what are you working on right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Catch and Keep by Erin Hahn
- Watching: My Lady Jane
- Listening: A Deal with the Devil by Elizabeth O’Roark
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Estelle Hallick publishes books and loves the Muppets. We became instant friends years ago through books and reading and have stayed friends. She is the director of publicity and marketing at Forever Books and has such a cool job. In this episode, we talk all of those things. I hope you enjoy her as much as I did.
So tell me, What are you really into these days?
Shownotes:
- April Hunt’s Steele Ops Series
- Bunnytown
- D23
- Emperor’s New Groove
- Double Apex by Josie Juniper
- The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez
- Open Door Romance Bookstore
- Unromance
- Stars In Your Eyes
- Jessica Joyce
- Alicia Thompson
- Karaoke Queen
- Hot Hex Boyfriend
- I’ll Have What He’s Having
Connect with Estelle:
- Reading: The Art of Catching Feelings
- Watching: Dawson’s Creek, Monsters at Work on Disney +
- Listening to: Land of the Giants
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I am a Carly Bloom super fan. I adored Big Bad Cowboy and was thrilled when I got an early copy of her upcoming book, Hot Hex Cowboy. She and I discuss all things in regards to her books and Outlander and what’s been happening since her last time on the show.
So tell me, What are you reading now?
Shownotes:
- Hot Hex Boyfriend
- Big Bad Cowboy
- Outlander
- Deja Brew by Celestine Martin
- The Next Best Fling
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- Reading: Errands and Espionage
- Watching: American , Schitt’s Creek, Fear the Walking Dead
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For the most part, I genuinely believe that we are all just trying to live life and be happy. No matter what is going on in the world, we are all just trying to do the best we can. With that in mind, I dug deep into what this means. It helped me to investigate it further and remember the things that I need to keep implementing in my life. I hope it helps you as well.
So tell me, what are you doing to be happy right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Vow of Revenge by P Rayne
- Watching: A Discovery of Witches
- Listening: Dream with Me by Kristen Proby
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I know that things have been really loud lately and are likely to get louder over the next few months. So in this episode, I am sharing some of the things I do to help keep my own personal vibe and mindset healthy and positive. I hope it helps you like they help me.
So tell me, what are you excited about right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Identity by Nora Roberts
- Watching: A Discovery of Witches
- Listening: In the Middle of Hickory Lane by Heather Webber
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Scarlett St Clair is a long time friend of the show and when she writes a book, she comes on the show. It’s just what we do. I feel like our friendship has grown in front of you and having her back feels like we all get to hang out. Her new book, Apples Dipped in Gold is a fairy tale retelling that is set in a rich world with characters that we love to hate and love to love. She is a delight and I am always glad to have her here.
So tell me, What are you doing for fun?
Shownotes:
- Apples Dipped in Gold
Addie:
- Reading: Miranda in Retrograde by Lauren Layne
- Watching: Christmas in July on Hallmark
- Listening to: The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce
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In Missouri and across the country, there are some big things happening in politics. It’s overwhelming. It’s loud. It’s honestly almost too much. I leaned into two trusted resources (and friends) to help me sort out what matters and how to clear up some of the clutter when I am thinking about how and who to vote for. I hope this conversation helps you in whatever you are thinking about right now.
So tell me, What are you learning?
Shownotes:
- US Senate
- US House
- MO Senate
- MO House
Addie:
- Reading: The Wedding People by Alison Espach
- Watching: Disney Movies
- Listening to: Hooked by Sutton Foster
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We are a family that loves corn of all types. From popcorn to field corn to sweet corn, we love sharing our love of corn with the world. In this episode, our very own Hazel shares her love of corn and her SAE project through FFA with us. I hope you enjoy learning from her and learning about our corn.
So tell me, What are you reading now?
Shownotes:
- Sweet Corn Emails
Hazel’s Reading: Elsie Silver’s Chestnut Springs Series
Watching: Disney Movies
Listening to: Zach Bryan
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My friends sent me an email saying that I MUST read The Next Best Fling. And I devoured it. Gabby is a new author and is so excited about books and reading and writing. We had the best conversation about all things books and book community. I hope you enjoy her and the book as much as I did.
So tell me, What are you reading now?
Shownotes:
- Drums Girls and Dangerous Pie
- Sarah Dessen
- Losing It by Cora Carmack
Gabriella’s Reading:
- Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
- Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De La Rosa
- Anna Maria and the Fox
- Helen Hoang - The Kiss Quotient
- Truly Madly Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur
Watching: Grey’s Anatomy
Listening to: Maisie Peters
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When I travel, I usually have a pretty solid plan. It’s my enneagram one, right? I love investing time in people and building those friendships to a higher level. So when I recently road tripped to Wisconsin, I made a point to see a couple of friends. In this episode, I share how and why I do this and some thoughts in case you decide that intentional visits are for you.
So tell me, who did you last stop to visit?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Forgiving by Lavyrle Spencer
- Watching: A Discovery of Witches
- Listening: Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young
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DNF is a term we use in regards to books when we don’t finish books. There are a ton of opinions on giving up on finishing a book so I thought we should talk about it. But when I started making notes, I realized that the things I use to decide to DNF could also be used in letting go of things in life. In this episode, I share my 5 checkpoints for DNFing books…and some other stuff.
So tell me, what helps you decide to DNF?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Lovely Corruption by Katee Robert
- Watching: A Discovery of Witches
- Listening: Michael Jackson - I recently saw MJ the Musical.
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I think that what a person carries with them says a lot to who they are and how they operate in the world. I am not, however, certain about what this list of items says about me. When thinking about the things we carry with us, I made a list of things that I keep in my car.
So tell me, what is in your car?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell
- Watching: A Room with a View
- Listening: The How of Happiness
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Ali Rosen is a relatively new to me author. But when I grabbed a copy of her first book, I binged it in a sitting and never looked back. Ali is an author. She is a mom. She is a foodie and hosts her own cooking show. I needed so much to bring her to you. I hope you love her as much as I did.
So tell me, What are you cooking now?
Shownotes:
- Ali’s Show on NY Public Television
- Funny Story by Emily Henry
- The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
- Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
- The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
- Romance Con in Milwaukee
- Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonham-Young
- Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks
- Bridgerton
- Bare Minimum Dinners
- Priya’s Kitchen Adventures
Ali’s Reading:
- Savor It by Tarah DeWitt
- At First Spite by Olivia Dade
- Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz
- Love Song for Ricky Wilde by Tia Williams
- A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
- Bad Reputation by Emma Barry
- What is Love by Jen Comfort
- The Other Side of Disappearing by Kate Clayborn
- Cook Simply Live Fully
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A Recipe for Second Chance
Alternate Endings
15 Minute Meals
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A Recipe for Second Chance
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Life is busy and when that’s the case our good habits and intentions sometimes fall by the wayside. I have had several reminders lately of things that I should remember and implement. I hope that they help you, too.
So tell me, what are you working on this week?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Because You’re Mine by Lisa Kleypas
- Watching: A Discovery of Witches
- Listening: The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score
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Aquaculture and fish farming are a unique part of agriculture. I have enjoyed learning from my friend Margaret and discovering the diversity of aquaculture as an industry. I have been so excited to share her and her love of this industry with you.
So tell me, What are you learning now?
Shownotes:
- Ozark Fisheries on Instagram
- Ozark Fisheries Website
Margaret’s Reading:
- A Covenant of Water
- Just for the Summer
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I have hinted at my hearing loss and mentioned my surgery in Monday emails and a little on social media. In this episode, I am sharing what I experienced both with hearing loss and with my surgery.
So tell me, what are you working on this week?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Beautiful Vengeance by Katee Robert
- Watching: A Discovery of Witches
- Listening: Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade
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I haven’t done an episode like this in AGES and I am so excited to focus on the positives and share 10 things that might save your life, too.
So tell me, what is saving your life right now?
Shownotes:
- Loop Ear Plugs
- ExfoliKate
- Dr Gross’s Pads
- Bombas - Pixar Socks
- Bombas - Fish Socks
- House of Color - Crystal Blin
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Alternate Endings by Ali Rosen
- Watching: A Discovery of Witches
- Listening: Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade
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I am so blessed to have some fantastic mentors in my life. Finding them has been elevated by knowing Kendra Ricks. She is a leader with a heart for mentorship and has created a program for women and mentors AND has found joy in connecting people with others who can help. She is the ultimate at rising the tide to raise all boats. I hope you enjoy her as much as I did.
So tell me, Who are your mentors?
Shownotes:
- NCGA’s Women and Mentor’s Program
- Quiet by Susan Cain
Kendra’s Reading:
- Between Two Kingdoms
- The Do Over
- Demon Copperhead
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It has been a little wild around here lately and I have been fighting with change. So I did some research and put together 3 tricks to help us all navigate small changes in a positive way.
So tell me, where are you fighting with changes?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon
- Watching: Friends by the alphabet on Nick
- Listening: Kristen Proby backlist books
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Yulin Kuang is a delight and I had so much fun talking to her. Her book, How to End a Love Story, is beautifully written romance with depth that is what we crave. I love the world and our conversations about screen writing. I loved getting to know her and could have talked to her all day long. I hope you love this as much as I did.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
- How to End a Love Story
- NaNoWriMo
- Manacled
- Halfway to Heaven by Susan Wiggs
- Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas
- The Brothers Sinister by Courtney Milan
- Sarah MacLean’s Romance Recs
- One Day on Netflix
- Mr & Mrs Smith
- Luck of the Draw by Kate Clayborn
- No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean
Yulin on Instagram
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It is no secret that I LOVE the Novel Neighbor. I love the community and the people and the events. I am thrilled to get to introduce you to Kassie King and Stephanie Skees as they work on the newest piece of the Novel Neighborhood, Open Door Romance in the Next Door Space. This romance bookstore is going to level up the community for readers in the St Louis area. Kassie and Skees share all the behind the scenes in opening Open Door, how we can help and then spill the tea on the books they can’t stop talking about.
So tell me, What is your favorite bookstore?
Shownotes:
- Novel Neighbor on IG
- Novel Neighbor Website
- Open Door
- Mystery Box
- Open Door Indigogo
Books:
- The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang
- Murder Road by Simone St James
- The Prospects by KT Hoffman
- How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
- A Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
- The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava
- The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez
- Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle
- If I Stopped Haunting You by Colby Wilkens
- Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
- Leather & Lark
Friends of the Show:
Episode #105: Selling Books, Non Profits, and Pivoting as a Bookseller with Holland Saltsman
Episode #116: All of the Bookish Recommendations with Stephanie Skees
Episode #117: A Conversation on Reading Romance with Maddie M
Episode #115: Pride and Protest with Author Nikki Payne
Skees’s Reading, Watching, Listening:
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Watching
- Drive to Survive
- Shogun
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Listening:
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Cowboy Carter
- Unbound Podcast
Kassie’s Reading, Watching, Listening:
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Watching
- Interview with a Vampire
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Reading
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Bride by Ali Hazelwood
- Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings
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Listening:
-
Waiting for Tortured Poets Department
Instagram:
- Stephanie Skees
- Kassie King
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Kate Clayborn is a long time must read author for me. Her new book, The Other Side of Disappearing, is a romance that hooks from the first page. But it’s also a romance that has depth. Kate has a very specific way of writing and of bringing characters to life. I am honored to have her as a guest and to learn about her and her writing and bring her books to you.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
- The Other Side of Disappearing
- Bet Me by Jennifer Cruisie
- Sarah MacLean
- Christina Lauren
- Kennedy Ryan
- Ruby Lang
- Tracy Livesay
- Ali Hazelwood
- Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries
Reading, Watching, Listening:
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Listening:
- Taylor Swift
- Kasey Musgraves
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Watching
-
Will Trent
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Reading:
-
Ruthless Vows
Kate on Instagram
Kate’s website
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It’s my birthday week. So in the vein of birthdays and fun, I have curated a list of 8 things that I am celebrating right now. They aren’t all physical things, but things that are bringing me excitement and joy in this minute.
So tell me, what are you celebrating on right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Dark Wild Night by Christina Lauren
- Watching: The Gilded Age on Max
- Listening: The Evolution of Annabel Craig
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My friend Jamie and I have been unofficially holding each other accountable on our to do lists for a few weeks. As we have become more productive and gotten the easy, but hard jobs done, we decided that this conversation was one that we needed to open up to you as well. We share our thoughts and feelings about why we put off those small jobs and how we feel when we get them checked off.
So tell me, who is holding you accountable today?
Shownotes:
- Inkdrinkers Podcast
- Plum Paper Planner
- Erin Condren Hourly Planner
- Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
- Finally Found My Cowboy by AJ Pine
- Quiet by Susan Cain
Jamie’s Reading, Watching, Listening:
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Watching
- Law and Order SVU
- Chicago Fire
- Chicago Med
- Chicago PD
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Reading:
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Happily Never After
- Outlive
- Harry Potter Audio
Instagram:
- Jamie
- Inkdrinkers
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I met Courtney Kae and Falon Ballard last summer at Steamy Lit Con. I got to meet them through a mutual friend and found them to be the kindest people. They both write and love romance, but also have a podcast that highlights who authors are in real life. They are fun and genuine and lovely and I hope you enjoy hearing from them as much as I loved talking to them.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
- Pitch Wars
- Right on Cue by Falon
- Lease on Love by Falon
- Just My Type by Falon
- In the Event of Love by Courtney
- In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney
- Loungefly
Falon’s Reading, Watching, Listening:
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Watching
- Ahsoka
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Reading:
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A Fate Inked in Blood
Courtney’s Reading, Watching, Listening:
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Watching
- Loki
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Reading:
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Here for the Wrong Reasons
- The Last Love Song by Kalie Holford
Instagram:
- Falon
- Courtney
- Happy to Meet Cute Podcast
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When you regularly talk about corn on the internet and there isn’t any corn in the field right now, it’s not easy to share about the farm. What happens in winter is a lot of behind the scenes and less glamorous parts of being a farmer. In this episode, I bring to you our favorite farmer, Joshlin, to share just what is happening now on the farm in winter.
So tell me, What do you do differently in the winter at your job?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
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Reading:
- Fantasy on Kindle Unlimited
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Watching:
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Only Murders in the Building
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Listening:
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Revolutions Podcast
- Agri-talk
- Grain and other stuff
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Instagram @farmeryoder
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Over the past few months, Kayla and I have had so many conversations about fitting in, finding our way and just doing life our own way. In this episode, Kayla shares her thoughts on finding her feet and success when diving into being herself.
So tell me, What are you doing to be more YOU?
Shownotes:
- Massey Ferguson
- Episode #87 about FFA
Reading, Watching, Listening:
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- Hans by SJ Tilly
- From Lukov with Love
- The Crown on Netflix
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I often share the things that I have walked through already or the lessons that I have learned. But in this current stage of growth, I thought it might be just as helpful to talk about the things I am working on. In this episode, you get the 4 things I am slowly but surely working on improving right now.
So tell me, what are you working on right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: What is Love by Jen Comfort
- Watching: Dog and Disney Reels
- Listening: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
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I am in a big, fun run of travel and it’s had me thinking about how my travel mindset and packing has changed over the past few years. In this episode, I am sharing 3 things that I do to help make travel easier for me. I am continually learning in regards to travel but these fail safe tricks help me every single time.
So tell me, what is your favorite travel tip?
Shownotes:
- My robe
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: The Orbit of You by Ashley Schumacher
- Watching: Chiefs Footballs
- Listening: The Guy at the Wedding by Katherine Center
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When plotting and planning new episodes, I often reach out to trusted friends. When my friend Angela mentioned that she was planning a marriage vision retreat for herself and her husband, I knew that we needed to know more. She is so thoughtful and has such great ideas for managing expectations and goals in marriage. I learned so much from her and also had a great time.
So tell me, What are you working on in your family now?
Shownotes:
- 100 Cookies Cookbook
- Addie’s Cookie Recipe
- Unmaking of June Farrow
- Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- How to End a Love Story
Reading, Watching, Listening:
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Reading:
- Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
- From Lukov with Love
- Desire in His Blood by Zoey Draven
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In the past few years, how I show up for things has become a focus for me. I do a lot of different things and have served in several different roles and as I grow through those, I need to show up in the way that best serves me and others. In this episode, I share some questions for thought when choosing how you want to show up and who you want to be.
So tell me, how do you want to show up this year?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata
- Watching: Bring It On
- Listening: Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren
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So you set goals. Now what? In this episode, I share 5 next steps. These next steps are things that you can do now to move toward accomplishing your goals.
So tell me, are you setting goals this year?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Written in My Own Heart’s Blood by Diana Gabaldon
- Watching: Call the Midwife on PBS
- Listening: Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
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I have done all the things with goals. I have used a coach. I have written them daily. I have written them down and promptly lost them. Over the years, I have learned a lot about what works for me and what doesn’t. So instead of telling you that you have to do things a specific way, I am sharing 10 things that I have done to make goals work for me.
So tell me, are you setting goals this year?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Written in My Own Heart’s Blood by Diana Gabaldon
- Watching: Call the Midwife on PBS
- Listening: Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
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This is my favorite episode of the year! I love this year end round up with friend about our favorite books of the year. It never goes where I expect but I end up with a bigger TBR and the best conversations.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
Ilana:
- The Teenage Brain
- Central Park West
- You with a View, The Ex Vow, Risk Worth Taking (novella)
- Dial A for Aunties
- The Blonde Identity
- Maame
- The Breakaway
- Looking for Jane
- Time’s Undoing
- The Editor
- Yellowface
- Yours Truly, Part of Your World
- Three Holidays and a Wedding
- Forget Me Not
Kerri:
- Counting the Cost
- Love and Other Words
- Guncle
- The Girl on the Train
- A Court of Thorns and Roses
- The House in the Cerulean Sea
- XOXO, Cody
- The Spectacular, The Dollhouse
- The Haunting of Hill House
- Jacqueline in Paris
- The Lost Husband, Happiness for Beginners
Addie:
- A Gift from the Sea
- The Rom Con
- The Unmaking of June Farrow
- The Frozen River
- The Starling House
- Midnight Duet
- True Love Experiment
- Mountains Made of Glass
Reading, Watching, Listening:
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Watching:
- Vanderpump Rules
Connect with Kerri: @kerrimybooks
Connect with Ilana: @Ilana.austin
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Winter is not always an easy time. As the days get shorter and darker, I wanted to bring a professional to you to share some tips for managing our mental health and happiness during the winter. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a real thing and therapist Kerri Gallen shares some her tips for managing ourselves well through the winter and the holidays.
So tell me, how are you doing now?
Shownotes:
- Sun light
Reading, Watching, Listening:
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Reading:
- Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar
- Shiny Happy People on Amazon Prime
- XOXO, Cody by Cody Rigsby
- The Only One Left by Riley Sager
- The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis
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Instagram @kerrimybooks
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Scarlett St Clair is always a joy to have on the show. We could talk for hours, but in this episode we talk about her newest and favorite book so far. We talk about her upcoming projects and she shares how her upcoming release was one of the hardest to write to date. She is one of the most honest and authentic people I know and I love getting to share her with you.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
- A Touch of Darkness
- King of Battle and Blood
- Mountains Made of Glass
- A Touch of Chaos
Reading, Watching, Listening:
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Reading:
- Never Met a Duke Like You by Amalie Howard
- Beast of Beswick
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Instagram @authorscarlettstclair
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It’s time, with the holidays approaching, to share some of our favorite things. When others do this, I always find treasures that I need to do or buy or use. Hopefully you get some of that from this list of mine and enjoy the kids version at the end!
So tell me, What is your favorite thing right now?
Shownotes:
- Vicks Plug In and Shower Steamers
- Warmies
- Popsockets and Magsafe Wallet
- Bookmarks by Hannah - BookmarksandBites on Etsy
- Pyrex Everything
- Legos
- Plum Paper Planner
- Kona Coffee
Kids:
- Hazel’s Kindle
- Essie Nail Polish
- Basketball Hoop on your door
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday
- Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies
- Listening: Beginners Luck by Kate Clayborn
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Devon Daniels and I have been plotting this episode for a solid year. I read her book in 2021, met her in person over drinks and snacks in 2022 and we knew that we needed to put together something for her newest book, The Rom Con. Devon is a mom, a reader, and a writer of smart romantic comedies. She is so smart and fun and I hope you enjoy her as much as I do.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
- The Rom Con
- Meet You in the Middle
- Signed book plates
- Signed copies at Park Books
Reading, Watching, Listening:
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Reading:
- Daisy Jones and the Six,
- The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth,
- Stone Cold Fox,
- Recipe for a Perfect Wife,
- Love the One You’re With by Lauren Layne
- Emergency Contact
- Watching: Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV+
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Instagram @devondanielsauthor
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I don’t know that I am ready, but the holidays are sneaking up on us. If I don’t start the mindset work now, they are going to sneak up on my calendar and on my perspective. In this episode I am sharing some easy and uncomplicated ways to start shifting my brain so that I can embrace ALL of the joy this holiday season.
So tell me, What is can you do to find joy right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Lore Olympus
- Watching: Shiny Happy People on Prime
- Listening: Daughter of the Pirate King series by Tricia Levenseller
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Several moments this fall have led me to ask the question of the day “Do you need me to help or just listen?” This question not only helps me to serve my friends and family better, but helps me to stop and listen more actively. It clears the clutter of conversation and venting in ways that help everyone so much.
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Starling House by Alix E Harrow
- Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies
- Listening: Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar
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As we have been navigating life with harvest and 4 kids in activities and also thinking about our future, we have talked a lot about the exchanges we make in life, both intentionally and unintentionally. What does saying yes or no to something mean later? How does that commitment cause a trade off somewhere else in your life? I share 4 questions to ask before you commit.
So tell me, What is exchanges are you making in your life right now?
Shownotes:
- A Year of Yes by Shonda Rimes
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
- Watching: Outlander on Starz
- Listening: Inheritance by Nora Roberts
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I have followed Brooke online for ages and when we met in person this summer, we were instant friends. We bonded over life and being a mom and perfect lipsticks. Her story is incredible and she is making things happen in life that very few of us get to do. You are going to love this story and love her.
So tell me, What are you doing to do life at it’s best right now?
Shownotes:
- Collaborations
- Gala
- Love Bombs
- Resources for anyone newly diagnosed
- Your First Mammogram
- Chanel Lipstick
- Bluey Episodes - Brooke’s Fave and Addie’s Fave
- Paris: The Memior
- Matthew McConaughey
- Open Book by Jessica Simpson
- The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
- Golden Girls Little People
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: The Four Winds
- Watching: Bluey on Disney +
- Listening: New Heights Podcast
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Instagram @ruralgoneurban
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I have been reading Diana Quincy’s books for a long time. When I got to meet her this summer at the Steamy Lit conference, I knew from our conversations that she is someone you need to know as well. She is smart and thoughtful and so much fun. I hope you enjoy learning from her as much as I did.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
- The Duke Gets Desperate
- Her Night with the Duke
- Stacy Reid
- Kennedy Ryan
- Beverly Jenkins
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Anna Quindlan
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Instagram @diana_quincy_author
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Fall is here in full swing. As we cruise through our super full schedules and shuttle back and forth to events, making sure that we are taken care of is crucial. Sometimes, Self Care as a practice can seem overwhelming or expensive. In this episode, I share some of my tricks and tips and methods to keeping myself running at full speed and making sure my family is doing the same.
So tell me, What are you doing to care for yourself this week?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Three Holidays and a Wedding
- Watching: Outlander on Starz
- Listening: The Wake Up Call by Beth O'Leary
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I was talking to a client the other day about spaces in her life where she feels frustrated. Trying to bounce from one task or event to the next can feel like a lot. We found that a good transition was what she needed. Often, transitions can be applied to other age groups or times of life, but they are so important to how we feel and manage ourselves through the day. In this episode, I share some of my most effective tricks for having smoother transitions.
So tell me, What transition is helping you right now?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: The Lazy Genius
- Watching: Outlander on Starz
- Listening: The Wake Up Call
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It’s fall! With the start of school and new schedules and cooler temps, my kitchen changes. I lean more into prepped meals and cozy foods and intentionality in how I feed my family. With that comes a need for greater efficiency. I am sharing some of my favorite old and new tricks for feeling happier and more successful in the kitchen as the season changes. This is not a recipe episode (wouldn’t that be complicated?) but an episode that hopefully helps make your fall cooking a little more comforting.
So tell me, What is helping you in the kitchen right now?
Shownotes:
- My Crockpot
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Chasm by Stacey McEwan and book 1 Ledge
- Watching:Sister Wiveson TLC
- Listening: Off to the Races by Elsie Silver
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I’ve been reading again. In my last personal growth book (Do-Over by Jon Acuff), my mind was blown a little bit by his thoughts on HUSTLE. I am like you. I was totally into hustling 6 or 7 years ago and realized that maybe that’s not what life is supposed to be like. Jon opened my eyes to some new ways to approach hard work and goals and how focusing on those thing instead of trying to do it all at once can actually be more effective than putting your head down and hustling. I am sharing my thoughts and his and what I have been working on lately in this new episode.
So tell me, What are you focusing on?
Shownotes:
- Do Over by Jon Acuff
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: The Name Drop by Susan Lee
- Watching: Outlander on Starz
- Listening: Marrying Off Morgan McBride
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We are rolling into fall and back to school and harvest and it’s time to be a little bit grateful. I am taking note of the things that are making life easier and happier right now. Some are big. Some are small. All are adding up to a happier time of life.
So tell me, What is saving your life right now?
Shownotes:
- Book Club with Addie
Reading, Watching, Listening:
- Reading: Stolen Heir by Sophie Lark
- Watching: Outlander on Starz
- Listening: Marrying Off Morgan McBride
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I wish I could tell you how much I loved making this episode. Christina Lauren has lived on my kindle for years. I was so fortunate to get the opportunity to talk to both Christina and Lauren about their most recent book, their brand new audiobook AND writing as best friends. They are so much fun and I hope you love spending time with them, too!
Honeymoon Crashers
True Love Experiment
As I learn and grow in life, I have found that I live in the AND space more often than not. My friend, Crystal, has talked about living in the and space for ages. She is the queen of being this AND that and being so much more than just one thing. So as I have been rolling this part of life around this year, she has been on my mind. I knew we needed to talk about this topic together. I hope her thoughts and our conversation give you a little bit of permission to live in your AND as well.
Katherine Center is a writer and a lovely human and also she is very passionate about our need for joy and happiness and love stories in life. I learn so much and feel so happy every time I get to visit with her. Her books are my go to recommendation always and I hope you enjoy her as much as I did.
Hello Stranger
When I read Julie Soto's debut book, Forget Me Not, I knew we had to meet her. She is just as lovely as I expected. We talk all things theater and tv and fan fiction and books. I hope you love her as much as I did.
Forget Me Not
We are halfway through 2023 and it's the best time to look through our wins over the first half of the year. I loved making a set of short lists of the things that are working for us at this minute and hope that some of them can work for you!
I've been talking about the podcast a lot lately and thought maybe that conversation about the purpose of what we do here should be revisited. It's easy for all of us to lose sight of what we are doing in this space and knowing who you are is first and always the focus. In this episode, I go through those guideposts and those reasons for coaching and for podcasting. I hope they help you, too.
When talking to a friend recently, I shared the things I am growing through and realized that they needed to be shared here. So in this episode, I am giving you the two main things that I am learning as I grow this year. I hope my personal life lessons can help you a little, too.
As a mom of 4, I am hopeful that I can take the things that I have noticed and learned and help make your parenting journey a little bit easier...take my mistakes and learn from them. lol. In this episode, I share 4 tips that I have tripped over in my parenting life and hope that they give you some food for thought, too.
I was so excited when BK Borison's publisher reached out to me to help shout about her republished Lovelight Farms book and series. BK is new to me as a human, but her books have been with me since her beginning. She was so much fun to talk to and so open about her writing journey and her books. I can't wait for you to meet her and if you haven't read her books that you pick them up right away.
Lovelight Farms
I have been thinking about an episode on the farm but had a hard time coming up with something new. A friend reached out with some ideas and I knew you needed to meet my friends Nicole and Lauren. Lauren is a farmer. Nicole is not. But the three of us found common ground between our lives on and off the farm in this episode. For answers to questions that we missed, reach out to any of us on Instagram.
It's summer. It's time for vacations and beach reads and a different type of reading. I brought together two of my favorite readers to share books we love and books we are excited to read this summer. Kari and Jamie are two of my most trusted reading friends and I am excited to share these people and books with you.
Lady Tan's Circle of Women By Lisa See
The Making of Another Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J Ryan Stradel
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon
The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hildebrand
The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau
Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield
The Secret Book of Flora Lea
Charm City Rocks by Matthew Norman
The Eden Test by Adam Sternbergh
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune
The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo
The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz
The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
The Ferryman by Justin Cronin
Infinity Gate MR Carey
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan
Much Ado About Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin
Paper Names by Susie Luo
My friend Randi Braun is a coach and author who just published a new play book for women at work. Her book is filled with light bulb moments, tips and stories of women who are not only accomplishing great things in the world, but women who are overcoming the small things that hold us back. Our language and our world and our time are something that can make a major change in our lives. I hope you love listening to her as much as I did.
We have talked about changing seasons and prepping for new things, but transitions sometimes trip me up. I have been thinking about what I am going to do differently and how I am going to make the most out of summer this year and thought you might want some of my processes, too.
Roz is one of the kindest and smartest women I know. We talk about being intentional, using out time wisely and the people who influenced us on our path to success. I hope you learn as much from her as I did.
I am walking through the middle of a big process right now and it's prompted me to think about what's important and what I want to remember as I am working towards this big goal. I hope my thoughts help you gain some peace while you are in your own middle
Samantha Markum writes YA romance that's smart and witty and full of great banter and friend groups. I have loved both of her books and needed you to know her as well. We talk about writing YA, writing fanfiction, reading and all the things.
www.samanthamarkum.com instagram: @sam.markum twitter: @sammarkum tik tok: @sammarkum
Life with big kids is something that we just don't talk about enough. I have made it my personal mission to bring all of the things that I am learning to you so that maybe you can walk through these seasons a little bit more prepared. This episode is less about them and more about you and how you feel and what you can do to feel better during this big kid phase. May the force be with all of us.
Katie Steele Danner is the executive director of the Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation. She is a leader, a woman of many experiences and just fun to be around. As I have looked for leaders to share with you in my inner circle, Katie is a must know. She shares with us her path through the world as a self titled "generalist" and how Greater Missouri is lifting up women across the state.
Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge
After talking with a friend recently, I realized that I have not finished the conversation with you on my year and how I am walking through it. This short episode is just that. I hope you enjoy.
Tara and Natalie are rural women who I have followed online for years. We have so many mutual friends and a deep love for agriculture that it made a ton of sense for us to get together and have a fun conversation. I admire their drive to learn and love their goals to help amplify women in rural ag lives. While this conversation didn't go in the direction any of us expected (when does it??), it was such a good one.
Discover Ag Podcast https://www.elevateyouragstory.com
Personal development has been an significant part of my life and work for years. I think that's partly why Stacie McCracken and I were instantly friends. We share a love for personal growth and positive mindset and have been holding each other accountable in all the best ways. In this episode, we share recommendations, tips on how to fit it in and our thoughts on finding balance in reading for growth and reading for joy.
I have had approximately a billion conversations about big kids in the past few months. So I have put together a list of thoughts and ideas that I have learned about bigger kids and attempting to raise them well. I am totally not a parenting expert. I am a mom walking this walk with you and hope that my life lessons can help make your walk a little easier.
Leigh Anne Taylor Knight lead me through Strengthsfinders several years ago. We share so many mutual connections and friends. I fully expected to enter into this conversation talking about her personal leadership journey and knowing your strengths in order to be happier and more successful. We ended up talking about the DeBruce Foundation and the amazing work they do to expand pathways to economic growth and opportunity. I loved every minute of this conversation and am excited to apply what she shared with us myself.
Leigh Anne Taylor Knight is a resourceful, future-focused leader who currently serves The DeBruce Foundation in Kansas City as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. A teacher at heart, Leigh Anne has also served as a K-12 assistant superintendent, advised learning institutions across the nation, and led a bi-state consortium providing powerful tools for data-driven educational research to inform practice and policy.
Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge
Leigh Anne’s LinkedIn and Twitter
The DeBruce Foundation’s Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts
Agilities.org
Agile Work Profiler
It just felt like the right time to share a saving my life right now episode. It's been a busy winter for all of us and these little happiness boosters could help you like they help me. I hope you share yours with me as well!
Routines have a lot of preconceived notions and honestly a lot of pressure associated with them. Routines (in the Yoder house) are meant to give freedom and also be a kindness to others. I share some questions for you to ponder before you implement big changes in your systems. Hopefully it helps you, too!
In the new year, we have a tendency to focus on the things we are going to give up or leave behind. But what about the things that are working for us? What about the things we are doing well and want to keep or amplify or do more? In this episode, I share with you the things I am keeping and how I am using this as a positive way to move forward this year.
Erin Hahn is just the best and I am so excited to bring her to you in this episode. After some behind the scenes conversations about burnout and changes we both want to make in how we do life and business, we decided to loop you in on the conversation. I hope you get some new thoughts, maybe some permission and a little more freedom from this episode.
I love a fresh start. With lots of changes in 2022 and a clean slate in 2023, I am looking forward with hope and excitement. This episode is full of my thoughts and experiences on gearing up for a great new year.
It is such a joy to bring Scarlett St Clair back to the show. Her books are smart and intense and steamy and so good. She shares with us her thoughts on doing more in 2023, finding balance and all of the things about her books.
Scarlett on Instagram
I have had so many dm conversations about romance and reading romance and why we made the reading choices that we do. I have had so many thoughts on this that I wanted to bring in one of my smartest and most thoughtful friends to have this conversation with me. I hope it helps you a little with your reading life and also gives you some ideas of great books to read.
I have been itching to get Stephanie Skees on the show for months. She is so dynamic and smart and fun and has SUCH a great reading life. With her job as a bookseller and events coordinator, she is well versed in a variety of books and extremely well read. I love talking books with her and she gives us so many holiday gifting and reading ideas that I couldn't even link them all for you.
Nikki Payne is an anthropologist and an author who loves stories and connections and telling stories. Her job and her own passion for story telling AND Jane Austen have culminated in the best conversation about pop culture, Jane Austen and the stories we tell. Her book is fun and steamy and I hope you enjoy this conversation about all of the things.
Get Pride and Protest
Nikki on Instagram
Managing yourself well has been a consistent theme at the Yoder house in the past few weeks. Whether that means you need a snack or a break or a new strategy to stay ahead of these moments that need management, Jenn and I talk through different options to manage yourself well through the end of the year.
When life gets busy or extra, time blocking has helped me to feel more productive and in control. I have tried and liked a few different methods and am sharing them with you in this episode.
I talked to a good friend about the things we add and remove and adjust as seasons of life change. In this convo, she went right for the prepping of changing seasons more than when you are in the middle. I loved her thoughts and took to my notes and made a list of tips to think of when you are getting ready to change into a new season. I hope these things help you. It was really good for me to work through this, too.
Sometimes when seasons change, both of life and the year, it can be unclear of your purpose and success in that time frame. As we have rolled into new seasons at our house, I have been thinking about a lot of ways I have approached the changes and how I can manage my own expectations during that time. I hope my questions and thoughts help you as they are helping me.
There are so many things we have to do. Every day our list gets longer and more out of control. I am sharing my best methods for de-cluttering your to do list, feeling productive and getting the things done that are most important to you.
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I have been feeling all of the seasonal things in regards to books and reading and when I wrapped up reading some of my most anticipated holiday romances, I knew that I needed to bring the authors to you in this episode. We talk about their books, writing, reading and of course, Hallmark movies!
I've had some ups and downs in the past few weeks, but instead of spiraling, I have been making a point to focus on the good things in my day or in my life. I share some tips and tricks for focusing on the good instead of the other stuff in your day. I hope this lands well for you as much as it helped me as I made it!
When I want to get serious about making a change, I know that I need to start tracking things in my life. Whether it's in regard to chores or reading or health and fitness, simply tracking what I do can put habits into place so much easier. In this episode, I share tips and tricks to help make those changes easier.
Addie's Habit Tracker
I have been thinking a lot about the people I spend time with. I have been to some meetings and lunches and have noticed that the people I spend time with often are a reflection of my choices in my life. Accountability is accidentally higher when you surround yourself with people with similar goals. I hope my tips, tricks and thoughts in this episode help you.
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Holland Saltsman is the owner of one of my personal favorite bookstores. The Novel Neighbor is a woman owned and operated independent bookstore in Webster Groves, MO. As they have grown and changed and pivoted through the pandemic and the rise of Tik Tok, Holland her team are having so much fun putting books into the hands of readers of all ages. She is a joy and I am honored to share her and her store with you.
Novel Neighbor
Noble Neighbor
I am so honored to have Ivy Owns as a guest in this episode. I read her book months ago and immediately started shouting about it to anyone who would listen. Getting to hear from Ivy about the joy she found in writing Scandalized in the peak of the pandemic was such a joy for me. Ivy has years of writing experience and you can tell that I was a little too excited to talk to her. At the end, we do chat about her recent experience with writing under a pen name and how that's impacted her as Scandalized gained attention. It was truly a delight to get to spend this time with her and I hope you love her as much as I do!
In this transition to fall from a wild and crazy summer, I decided that the most fun thing for all of us was to share the things that are bringing me joy right this second. Some are actual things. Some are less tangible. All are happy. (and linked below)
- Post It Notes - Noted by Post its
- Cleaning with Tide - thank you GoCleanCo
- Mini Saltine Crackers
- Annotating and Highlighting my fiction books. These are the tabs that I ordered. Also - Scandalized by Ivy Owens
- The mail.
- My Bathrobe
- My New Bras
- Hugs and People
- Full Canning Jars
- Author Events and Book Conversations - Book Club with Addie
The end of summer and start of school is right here upon us. I feel like this time of year is the under discussed slump before the fall and school starting. I am 100% feeling like it's time for a change, but also recognize that it may not be the best time to do this. In this episode, I am giving you my own personal do's and don't's for battling this time of slumpiness while we wait for our routines and lives to change in the fall.
It's a lot this time of year with end of summer and start of school and all of the things. I have noticed that my habits around words and my own personal behavior has not been the best of my ability. I am making a concerted effort to stop and regroup before I spin farther out of control and in that process, I figured you might be walking through this with me.
In this episode, I am sharing my tips and methods to regroup and do better as far as my words and mindset go. I hope they help you so much.
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Can you believe that it's been 100 episodes already? I definitely can't. As I look back on the making of 100 podcast episodes, I share with you things that I have learned about you and about me and about podcasting. It's been an awesome run and I can't wait for the next 100.
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I have been thinking about how we communicate with our elected officials so often. The news is bananas and it feels like more now than ever, we need to effectively communicate with those who are representing us. In this episode, I bring two friends who work in state and U.S. senate offices to share how to greater make your voice heard and also the resources you may or may not have known are available to you. I learned so much in this episode and I hope you do as well.
Being a volunteer for CommonGround is one of the very favorite things that I do. I love connecting with other farmers, but also the conversations that we have with women who aren't on the farm. It's been a bright light in my life for years. I am so honored and excited to bring you two of my fellow CommonGround volunteers to share what it is, what we do, and why we love it so much. I hope you enjoy this episode with my friends, Sara and Carla, as much as I loved making it!
When I think about small towns and comforting, heart felt reads, Annie Rains is my first thought. She is not only a great writer, but so kind and fun and I am very excited for you to meet her in this episode. We discuss her books, office supplies and fitting it all in and around our lives.
Find Annie HERE
With all of the news and all of the events in the world in the past few months, hard conversations have been just how we do life with teens and tweens. I put pen to paper then words out to you with some of the thoughts and questions that have been working for us in the Yoder house lately. No opinions. No opinions. No loud voices. Just thoughts. I hope they help.
Summer reading is a big deal at our house. We always get excited to hit the programs and find new books at the library. My friend Angie is our guest and shares all things about the library and summer reading and shares a stack of summer reading recs.
On socials and in my inbox, I get tons of questions on ethanol, what is it and why can't we find it. My friend, Lane Howard from Missouri Corn, visits with us in this episode to talk all about ethanol and why we can only find it some places. He explains the numbers on the pump and what our cars can and can't handle as far as fuel goes. I loved talking to him and I hope that this answers your questions as well!
Find links and show notes HERE
You should know that Juliette Cross has been on my guest wishlist for quite some time. I listened to the first book in her Stay a Spell series last year and am completely hooked on her writing and her world. It was a joy to get to talk books and audio and podcasting with her in this new episode.
Find links and show notes HERE
School is out at our house and as we roll into a new schedule and season, I am sharing with you the things that are making life better, easier, and happier this summer. These are the things that are saving my life for summer. Get a full list of show notes HERE
As summer creeps closer at the Yoder house, I am putting some serious work into feeling and actually being prepared for the routine shifts that come with kids being home full time. The pairing of planting and farm season with the looser schedule of summer means that I have to shift not only my mind, but also my groceries, space and house for these fun, but new changes. In this episode, I share some of the things that I am working on in the next few weeks to feel like I have my life together when the kids hit the door on that last day of school.
Bethany Bennett is an author and mom and manages all of these things while living with ADHD. In this episode, she shares all of her tips and tricks to live life fully with a neurodivergence that provides it's own set of adventures. all the buy links for book 3: bit.ly/DukesDoItBetter
register pre-order: https://hachettebookgroup.formstack.com/forms/dukesdoitbetterpreorder Any Rogue Will Do on sale for $1.99 this month: https://www.amazon.com/Rogue-Will-Misfits-Mayfair-Book-ebook/dp/B083SDC5J1/ If you're in the Spokane Wa area, Bethany would love to meet you at the Auntie's Bookstore event. https://www.auntiesbooks.com/event/dukes-do-it-better-bethany-bennett For more from Bethany, listen to episode #48
In the past several weeks, I have have had so many conversations with clients, friends and myself about confidence and imposter syndrome. In this episode, I share my thoughts and feelings about these pretty big topics and how I am personally working through them to feel and do better every day.
I have gotten several questions about how to keep my cool and stay sane when bouncing in and out of different activities and jobs and kids schedules. This episode is filled with all of the best tips and tricks that I have used so far to keep from feeling bonkers when trying to get it all done and out the door.
It's FFA season at our house and with all of our driving around and laser focus on FFA success, I have gathered a small group of friends to explain what FFA is and why it is so important to all of us.
At our house, we are approaching one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year. But with that, leveling up our communication and our planning is key to survival. In this episode, I share my 5 top tips for survival and happiness as we enter this new season of the year.
As my friend and I adventured in Magic Kingdom and Epcot, we had conversations that I thought reflected pretty well into lessons we can apply to life in general. In this episode, you get my thoughts and reflections on Disney World and life.
I have been fighting with podcast ideas for several weeks and suddenly had this revelation that I am making my creative work life harder than it needs to be. Today, I talk about the choices that I am making and the importance of remembering that we have choices in all things.
It's been a while since I shared the things that I am loving and I just needed to put some happy into the world. All of my faves that can be linked are below!
1. Shopping by Colour - get your House of Colour done. I recommend Kylie Epperson if you are in the midwest. My favorite boutique to shop by color is HERE
2. Kindle Unlimited
3. Second Breakfast
4. Walking while on the phone
5. Microwave Heating Pad
6. Nice Pajamas
7. Non Fiction Personal Development Books
8. Meeting People In Person
9. My big kids (all of them. I realized after I recorded that the little half of my kids are included in "big kids")
10. Buddy Reads - join Book Club with Addie
As we turn to spring and for me, my birthday, I am leaning into celebrating all of the good instead of feeling stuck in the wintering stage of life. As I have been working on this myself, I thought I would share my tips, tricks, and tools for celebrating small things and how it's helping me feel and do better every day.
To get the to do list mentioned in this episode, click here
A mentor reminded me if we only have good times, we just stand still. We don't move forward or get better. But when we are in those hard times, it seems like we just can't do it. In this episode, I share some of my tips and tricks for moving forward through hard times successfully. (or at least without total failure)
Ashley Schumacher writes YA books that are honest and real and make your heart feel all the things. When I read her debut book last winter, I knew she was going to be on my must buy list forever. I am so honored to bring Ashley to you in this new episode. We talk writing and books and how personal stories can be. I hope you enjoy.
Making friends as an adult is not easy. We have so many cool people that cross our paths, but cultivating actual relationships requires a vulnerability that can be challenging. In this episode, I share my 10 top tricks for making connecting with others easier. I hope you enjoy!
As I have adventured over the past couple of weeks, its put community and the people we spend time with in the front of my brain. How do we find community? When we were younger, it was different than finding community and friend groups as an adult. In this episode, I share some thoughts and tips on finding your communities.
I struggled a little with ideas for this episode and when I realized that my creative brain was in need of comfort, I thought maybe yours did, too. I hope my state of blankness resonates with you and if so, please use this template to share on your socials as well. Tag me @addie.yoder
Alison Bliss writes books that are fun and honest and relatable. When I read her upcoming title, Out of the Blue, her humor and perspective were something that I knew we all needed in our lives. In this episode, Alison shares why writing for all types of people matters. We talk books and life and about some of the struggles she has faced as a writer. I hope you love hearing from her as much as I loved chatting with her.
Out of the Blue
Perfect Fit Series
Alison Bliss:
Author website
As I continue my own work on feeling better both inside and out, Whitney Larson and her conference for women, Cultivating Courage, just felt like something you needed to know about. Whitney is a farm mom and wife in KS and is doing awesome things for women. I hope you enjoy meeting her as much as I loved talking to her.
Midwest Farmwives Podcast
Whitney on Instagram
Cultivating Courage
As I move through the first of the year and take a different view of goals, accountability is on the front of my mind. In this episode, I share some thoughts on how and why accountability is helping me and moving me forward in this phase of life.
As we roll into the new year, I am working on what I want to accomplish in the next several months. I have shifted my thoughts and ideas in this arena and am sharing those ideas with you.
Scarlett St Clair writes high heat high fantasy romance. I devoured her newest book earlier this fall and when her publisher reached out and offered to let us chat with her, I jumped on it. I could have talked to her about books and romance and humanity for hours. I can't wait for you to meet her and to grab a copy of her books ASAP.
She is a former librarian, so feel free to request from Overdrive, Hoopla, your regular library requests!
Can we even finish a year without a book recap? I have been so excited to share this episode with you. I LOVE talking books and especially talking books with friends. Marissa and Jamie are the hosts of their own bookish podcast and were so much fun to share books and reading with as we rave about some of our favorite books of the year.
For all links and a list of books mentioned in this episode, click HERE
With so many things already happening in our lives, adding extra events and traditions during the holidays can feel more like work than fun. As I have been navigating my own expectations and traditions, I am sharing some questions that have helped me in my own decision making this year.
With the holidays just around the corner, we have spent a lot of time focusing on what is important to the people inside our four walls. When we can look inward to decide what works best for us and our family, our decisions become easier and more defined. In this episode, I share my tips for establishing some of those parameters and how you can streamline some of your choices in the future.
As soon as we ended our last episode together, I immediately started asking Michelle questions about my own holiday cooking. It just made sense to me to bring her right back to you. She shares her best practices and tips for keeping holiday cooking for your family or for crowds simple and enjoyable.
Holiday recipe round-up
Thanksgiving Cocktails
Cookbook pre-order
I have been fighting the good fight with schedules and kids and house work and farm and figured that probably I am not alone in this. When the list feels too long and the time feels too short, it's time to just focus on the next one thing. I share a few of my tips and tricks to help me when these things mash up and I feel like I am spinning my wheels in overwhelm.
Jenn Whitmer is one of my very favorite humans and she is also one of the wisest. When I was thinking about what I need and what my clients have needed recently, handling hard conversations was the first thing that came to my mind. Jenn shares some amazing tips, tricks and questions in this episode to help us navigate around the dinner table and with family members in the next few months. I hope you love it and when you do, share, shout out and review so others can see it, too!
Find Jenn:
jennwhitmer.com
on Instagram
Conflict Course Waitlist
My friend Molly is not only super smart, but she runs the coolest marketing business for small town business owners. She is so much fun and I love talking to her about social media, what's working in business and marketing and of course, books. We talk about running a business in a small town, what our kids think about what we do and how we maintain a positive space and mindset for growth in both personal and professional life. - @mollyknuthmedia on all socials - follow for updates coming soon about a 12-month printable social content calendar and details about 2022 Social School - Mollyknuthmedia.com for services and blog - @smallmindedpodcast on IG. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify for recent episodes
When thinking about fall and feeding my family, Erika Hermsen has had a huge impact on our lives. Her Drop 10 program, recipes, and meal plans have completely changed how we eat and how we cook at the Yoder house. I am so honored to have her as a guest in this episode. I hope you enjoy her as much as I do.
In this episode, I bring to you my friend, Michelle Goth. She is a food blogger, a mom and a wife and has such great recipes and tips for us as we navigate feeding our family well. She does all of these things so elegantly but still remains accessible to all of us just hoping to get our kids to eat dinner. I hope you enjoy her as much as I do. Blog Instagram Facebook Brat Pasta recipe
I read Never Saw You Coming by Erin Hahn, mailed the book to my bestie, and reached out for a podcast interview. This book hit me right in the heart and I knew that the conversation around it was so very important. In this episode, Erin Hahn and I chat about how conservative Christianity shaped her and this story. We discuss the hard parts of faith and how books give us a window into different perspectives and experiences. I hope you love it and pick up her book ASAP.
Find Erin on:
her website
Author event with Ashley Shumacher and Raquel Vasquez Gilliand
Books Mentioned in this episode:
Never Saw You Coming
You'd Be Mine
More Than Maybe
Full Flight
Amelia Unabridged
Portrait of a Scotsman
Kresley Cole - Immortals After Dark series
Raquel Vasquez Gilliand
One of the first people that came to mind when I started prepping for my own hectic fall is Lindsy Trotter. Her business has eased the minds, menus, and dinner times for so many of us and if it hasn't - it will now. She comes to us in this episode with so many tips and tricks that we NEED in our lives.
Find Lindsy:
On Insta
Chilled Freezer Meals
Dinner without a Plan Instant Pot Guide
Amy Halfmann is like a life coach for food. In a culture where all things seem super complicated and it never feels like we are doing enough, Amy has made it her mission to help busy mamas feel good about feeding their families without breaking the bank or losing their marbles. She is one of my favorite people and I am so glad you get to meet her today.
Amy on IG
amyhalfmannnutrition.com
Jason and I have connected and chatted on social media for months, but a similar mindset about rest and mental health have brought us together in this episode. He shares his farm, his family and his mental health journey with us in this episode. I hope you enjoy the conversation and jot down some of his life rules. I know I did!
This episode has been on my heart for quite a while and some things and conversations in the recent past have pushed it to the front and out of my mouth and into this episode. I truly believe that people are doing the best they can. In our current world environment, this foundation of my beliefs is sometimes the ONLY thing that's keeping me compassionate and filled with empathy. I hope that you like this little more vulnerable episode.
Back to school season always brings excitement for new routines and new school supplies. As we enter into our second totally bananas back to school in a row, I reached out to my friends, Jody and Matt Holford, for a chat about what teachers are excited about and how we can support them through the school year. They are a joy and I hope you have as much fun listening as I did talking with them.
Being a coach and using a coach are two totally different things. With that, there are so many kinds of coaches to fit each of our needs. I am very excited to bring my friends, Rachel and Whitney, to you in this episode. They are both coaches, have been coached and do both in a completely different way than I do. Our conversation was so much fun. I can't wait for you to meet them.
The past several months I have been doing the things, but not doing them very well. I didn't notice this shift until recently. So, I have been a little lost. But in this episode we are discussing how I am going to regroup and figure out where and who I am. Again.
In this episode of Grace & Growth with Addie, I am sharing some random thoughts on asking for help. Back to school season always gives me permission to regroup and reset and how I look at asking for help and also how I implement that idea is going to be super important to how successful our school year is. I hope these tips and ideas help you, too.
As the summer winds down, the lack of routine and feeling of being over extended can sometimes put me in a place of bad behavior and of guilt. In this episode, we discuss that guilt and the pressure we put on ourselves to do all the things all the time.
Because we are celebrating the one year anniversary of the podcast this month, I thought I would do some fun things and share some faves. These are all things that I am LOVING and that are bringing me joy right now this summer. There is a template for your social media in the show notes! I hope you share yours, too.
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I put a lot of thought and overthinking into this anniversary episode of the podcast. I had so many ideas, but the one that felt the happiest was to introduce you to Elizabeth. In this episode, you get to meet her, but she interviews me.
For all links and show notes click HERE
I get so many questions about book recommendations and suggestions for kids, so I thought I would bring you the experts. I share my tips and insights on how I handle my own kids' reading life and they share some of their favorite reads with you. I hope
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I can't believe we are coming up on a YEAR of the Grace & Growth with Addie podcast. When I started this show, I didn't really have an endgame in mind. In this episode, I share 10 lessons that podcasting in the past 12 months has taught me - both in life and in production.
Bethany Bennett writes books about people who don't quite fit. She writes historical romance that is smart and steamy and will keep you reading way past your bed time. Her own story is just as page turning. You won't want to stop listening to her story of love and strength and how historical romance helped her believe in love through the worst of times.
Find show notes and links HERE
Rules can seem heavy and confining, but in the right context they can provide freedom, kindness, and clarity. In this episode I share tips, tricks and some of our personal rules for doing life with a little simplicity and less decisions.
As a coach, mom and as a woman - I have spent the past several years determining just exactly who I am so that I can make decisions, feel more confident and avoid overthinking when possible. In this episode, I share 10 questions to help you narrow the focus on just exactly who you are.
As I read Soundtracks by Jon Acuff, in true Addie style, I pushed it on to my friends' TBR list as well. Stacie and I ended up reading together and are sharing our thoughts, take aways, and how it helped us move out of challenging times in different ways.
Book Club with Addie
Find Stacie HERE
Buy Soundtracks by Jon Acuff
In this episode, I hope you take away some tips and tricks for making space just for you. We give and give to others and it's always easiest to put ourselves last. While I am not perfect at this concept, I have learned a few things about making sure some simple tricks are in place to help protect my mindset and behavior.
I love love love summer. It is my very favorite. But every year I seem to have expectations that don't match with the reality of the season. This year I am digging in and getting REALLY honest about the lies that I tell myself that cause problems. I hope this helps you as much as it's helped me!
Just a few short weeks ago, my calendar exploded. After months and months of being home and laying low, ALL the things popped up in my calendar just as planting season got busy. After a couple of weeks of over dramatic tears and exhaustion, I started applying the questions that I share in this episode to help me feel like I have some control over all the things that I suddenly have to do. I hope it helps you as much as it helped me.
In this episode I am bring you ALL the guests! I have curated a fun collection of friends who I have met after being a guest on What Should I Read Next podcast. We talk books and summer reading and what we are looking forward to in regards to the upcoming Modern Mrs. Darcy's Summer Reading Guide. I hope you enjoy this bookish conversation.
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I feel like this episode brings us full circle. I have only talked about Big, Bad Cowboy by Carly Bloom a million times in the past year, so to be able to share Carly with you in this episode is a true joy. We talk about all things Big Verde, writing, books, reality tv and much more in this - one of my favorite - episode.
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I have been thinking about this topic and episode for a while and intended to do this myself. But when it came down to it, I knew that it was going to be a million times better with my friend Kate Lambert. She is so thoughtful and smart and is my go to person when I need a voice of reason. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed making it.
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Words are kind of my thing. While I am not perfect with my words, I do my best to pay close attention to the words that I use, the words that surround me and the words that I take in. In this episode, I share stories and thoughts on how I do just that.
I am so excited to bring you my friend, Abby Shipley, in this episode. She is a mom, a farm wife, a full time fashion merchandiser and runs a fashion boutique in her "spare time". Our conversation is full of fun and laughter and business tips that you don't want to miss. Find Abby here:
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Planting season on the farm is my VERY favorite time. I knew that I wanted to share this excitement with you, but when I started getting so many questions on socials about when we were going to put corn in the ground and how it all worked, I knew our resident farmer needed to come back to share his perspective with you.
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In convos and DM's and in my own brain lately, I have had so many conversations about shiny object projects and what other people are doing this season. In this episode, I share my best questions for deciding if that shiny object is actually right for me.
I have been gearing up for another birthday and it always makes me get a little thoughtful. I share some of my thoughts, experiences and lessons on birthdays. I hope you enjoy.
In this episode, I bring to you two of my very favorite humans. We discuss farm life, target and lots of books and movies. You wont want to miss this. To get links and lists of all books mentioned in the show, find show notes HERE.
In the episode #31, I got so many questions on kids and parenting and staying organized, that I just gave this topic it's own episode. Thank you so much for your questions in email and through instagram. From deciding how many is enough to hiring help, I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed making it.
In this episode, I answer YOUR burning questions. I share about corn and kids and staying home for weeks at a time. I hope you enjoy this episode. Remember, the best gift you can give a podcast is to share with a friend. Share on socials, rate and review, but remember that sharing is caring (unless its germs)
When I started this group of episodes on health and fitness and mindset, Reshaunda is the very first person I thought of for you to meet. I could talk to her all day about mindset and positivity and her simple approach to nutrition. I hope you love this episode. To find Reshaunda, you can follow on Instagram or visit her website.
Following up from the previous episode, I am sharing 10 tips that help me to be consistent in fitting health and fitness habits into my life. This is all so personal and individual to us that 10 seemed to be a good amount of thoughts to help you level up, regroup or get started.
In this episode, I get a little deeper and a lot more personal. Health and fitness changed everything for me. As a person who never ever thought they would be a consistent exerciser, I had no idea the power that 30 minutes of exercise could have in my life. This is my story of loss and taking control.
In this episode, I am bringing you my friend Kiah Twisselman. She is a rancher, a life coach, a beef super fan and my friend. She reached some pretty big goals over the last year or two and I am thrilled that we all get to learn from her.
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I was a little stuck in what to share this episode so what better time to bring back Jenn Whitmer. Jenn is my go to person for talking through feelings and processing situations and emotions and we both thought a friendly chat might be what we all need right now.
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I am honored and excited to share my friend Chloe with you. She is an author and a romance reader and one of the most thoughtful and kind people I know. Chloe truly believes that every one deserves a love story and I can't wait for you to hear how she makes that happen. Web: www.chloeliese.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloe_liese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chloe_liese Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloeliese/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/chloe_liese BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/chloe-liese
I am SO excited to finally introduce you to my friend Stacie McCracken. She is a business woman, a mom and a good friend and has helped me so much in the past several months. Her wisdom and kindness and perspective on life have brought me so much joy and knowledge and I can't wait for you to meet and learn from her, too.
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www.coalesce.network
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In this episode of Grace & Growth with Addie, we take another step toward creating a positive space in the upcoming year by looking ahead to how we want to feel and using a word of the year. I share my thoughts and my own process on choosing a word and how it helps me create a space of time that is spent in growth and in a better mindset.
I am thrilled to bring you my friend Sophie Sullivan to talk about books and anxiety and life in this episode. She and I became instant friends during the summer and I know you are going to love her!
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2020 has brought us a lot. Just a lot, right? There have been all kinds of curves and adventures and unexpected plot twists. But I have found that it's been a great space of positive growth. When I sat in reflection about the year, I found so many cool things that were shining bright among the heavy stuff. And then you shared yours, too. Thank you for listening and thank you to all of you who contributed to this episode. You are the actual best.
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After many requests for another bookish episode, I invited my friend Kari Sweeney of @whatkarireads to chat with me. She is smart and fun and reads so many books from such a thoughtful perspective. She is one of my favorite bookish people and I am so excited to share her with you.
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Because of timing and holidays and my own life, we are talking about taking breaks and giving each other a break today. It's not an easy time to rest, but it could very well be the most important time to do just that.
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When I think of sending truly thoughtful and meaningful gifts, my go to advice givers are Kelly and Jenny. They look at gifting from such a unique way and lean in with love and intention during all seasons of life. Instead of being a gift guide or sharing actual gift ideas, we discuss ways and ideas for making gifting more meaningful in a time of change.
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I can't believe that it's already time to talk holidays. As we roll into an exciting season that is going to look a whole lot different, I am asking 5 questions to help you prep and adjust with grace.
After a rough couple of weeks and a smidge of not so stellar behavior on my part, I share how I walked through a crazy and not so easy time of the fall.
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I got so many great questions for episode #15 that I had to split them up. This week, we chat about all things life coaching and how that came into my life. It was and is an adventure. Thanks for your support and for joining me each week!
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For episode 15, I was stuck. Thank goodness you all helped me and are basically the backbone for this episode. I opened the doors and let you take the lead asking anything you wanted. Thank you for your help and support.
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I am so excited to introduce you to my friend Kylie Epperson in episode 14. She is a mom of littles, a pork producer, a fantastic story teller and one of the best people. You can find her at her Blog
and on Instagram @thegratefulfarmwife
In this episode, my favorite farmer and husband, Joshlin (@farmeryoder on Insta) shares what we do on the farm and why it is so very important to us. He also hung around to answer some questions for YOU.
In episode 12, I share the backstory of how and when farm life happened to us. I go through our decision and my own path to finding what works for me and my personality as far as making my own way as a farm wife.
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I love sharing my friends with you. In this episode of G&GwithA, I bring to you Crystal Blin (@crystalcattle on all platforms). Crystal is a farm girl, a lipstick expert and and small business owner from Iowa. She is going to share how she built a business in her way with her friends and you are going to love it.
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As you know, I have been putting some new pieces in my day in order to be more positive and more productive in my life. In this episode, we are going to chat about how and what and why I have added these things into my morning and easy ways you can do these things too!
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2020: It's the worst.
Or is it? I messed up. I blamed things. I am regrouping. This episode is all about making that perspective shift from blame to awesome and going from bad to good. It's not always easy or what we want, but it sure makes a difference. I hope you love it.
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When I started the podcast with the them of knowing who you are and the process of finding that self knowledge, Brandy O'Briant was one of the first people I thought of to share with you. Brandy is a mom of 5 and the owner of Page 1 Books in Evanston, IL. She is so kind and I am honored to be her friend and so for you to hear all about her journey so far through this quarantine process and how knowing herself and her values have helped her to make positive decisions in her business and life.
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After weeks (who am I kidding? months...) of heaviness, I thought it was time for something lighter. I am sharing 10 things that are saving MY life right now, but also sharing things that are saving YOUR life right now. Check out show notes at www.addieyoder.com and continue the convo on instagram @addie.yoder
As we head into fall and school (however that looks for you), it feels like it's time to get into a new routine. I share what our routine looks like and how I make changes and pivot when needed.
Surprise!! It's a bonus episode with my friend and author, Sophie Sinclair. The third book in her Coffee series releases August 10th and I can't wait for you to meet her!
I am so excited to sit down and chat with my friend, Jenn Whitmer. Jenn speaks, writes, and coaches with joy. She helps women work through conflict, improve communication, and gain self-awareness skills through the Enneagram so they can accomplish connected and powerful work. She asks big questions that lead to big dreams and big ideas and big living. Usually, that means laughing.
We chat about all things Enneagram, personality assessments and how we can apply those tools to our life. I hope you enjoy my chat with Jenn.
In this episode, I share my best tips for staying engaged in reading. It's kind of wild out there and it is so easy for us to get distracted or lose focus. I have just a few tips for keep up with reading when and if you want to - and of course, a few recommendations.
This week's episode has been on my heart for a few weeks. I don't have all the answers (or any of them, really) but I do know what's helped me to stay a little more positive in the past few weeks. Here's what I've got.
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After months at home and feeling very frustrated at my own lack of progress, I realized that I had no direction or vision to where I was going in life and business. Today, we discuss what brought this to my attention and how I regrouped on my own goals and vision for the rest of 2020
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As we open the show, I thought it would be fun to introduce myself. Here are 10 things to know about me with a challenge to share things about yourself on socials this week. Please tag me @addie.yoder so we can be friends here and there!