Weekly Buddy Time: Recent Episodes

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Weekly Buddy Time: Longtime accountability partners Devon and Stacy bridge the distance of 568 miles each week to keep each other from failing YET AGAIN in their ongoing goals for fitness, life, and well-being.

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon wrap up Weekly Buddy Time and send it off with a BANG -- or, at least, a champagne cork pop. Here's to five and a half years of accountability, goals, drinking, and a whooole lot of laughter.

  • You're not lazy, you're in functional freeze mode -- here's what you need to know
  • WBT Episode 1: Tummy Time! Now With Meat Garnish
  • WBT Episode 4: The No Gallbladder Club
  • WBT Episode 52: This is a Long One!
  • WBT Episode 56: Intention is Half the Battle
  • WBT Episode 100: I like the ones where we're drunk
  • WBT Episode 109: Maintain Focus & Keep Our Promises
  • WBT Episode 161: I don't know where I live anymore.
  • WBT Episode 200: 200 OK
  • WBT Episode 201: Re-Inaugural? Is that a thing?
  • WBT Episode 241: You don't want a good morning. You want a regular morning!

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Episode NotesIn this episode, it's all tangents all the time. Stacy shares the secrets of the Boy Lunch, Devon worries about getting corn juice everywhere, and -- SHOCK -- Stacy out-literaries Devon.

Also -- there was no Stacy prior to 2012, so don't even bother to look.

  • Hungryroot

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Episode NotesStacy shares her notes from the WFF Leadership Conference and Devon and Stacy talk about the importance of a positive mindset.

  • Medicaid Alternative Pathways to Independence
  • Navitat in Knoxville
  • Stur Powders
  • WFF Conference
  • Science and Soul of Speaking - Jill Wesley
  • Jenn Cassetta

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Episode NotesDevon and Stacy share their very different eclipse trip stories.

  • Ravines Wine Cellars
  • Clinch River Brewing: I'll Bee Dammed
  • Finger Lakes
  • Autumn Moon Winery
  • Wilderness Trail Distillery
  • Mammoth Cave National Park
  • Angel Mounds State Historic Site
  • Watch the solar eclipse move across North America

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Episode NotesMarch comes to an end, and Stacy and Devon compare notes on how they did. Plus, the two of them prepare for a month without social media!

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon share spring break stories of growth and progress found in unexpected places.

  • Three Bears Coffee
  • The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon wrap up February and make plans for an awesome March!

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon explore several of life's unspoken rules, at least according to Buzzfeed and Boredpanda.

  • WinkBeds Mattresses
  • BoredPanda: People Share 50 Rules Of Life That Are “Unspoken,” Yet Everyone Follows Them
  • BuzzFeed: People Are Sharing The Unwritten Social Rules They Think Everyone Could Use A Refresher On, So Here Ya Go

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Episode NotesDevon and Stacy chat over coffee and go down so many rabbit holes that they never actually get around to their planned topic. In other words, just a typical day at Weekly Buddy Time.

  • The Purple Mattress
  • The Boocherie
  • Mertails
  • Lilou

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Episode NotesDevon recovers from COVID (mostly), Stacy orders a new planner, and both friends review January and make plans for February.

  • Raising the Bar
  • Commit 30 Fitness Journal

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon watch the Netflix Documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones and discuss the different things you could do differently to live just a little bit longer.

  • Crooked Crab Brewing
  • Fre Wines: Non-Alcoholic Wines
  • Blue Zones Netflix Documentary

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon take some time out of their respective snow days to explore and discuss ultra-processed foods.

  • Today, Explained: Let's Process Food
  • Chris van Tulleken: Ultra-Processed People

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon do a MASS UPDATE OF ALL THE THINGS and also share their goals for January.

  • Vlog Brothers
  • Bird Buddy

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon review 2023 and deem it not the best year, but not the worst year either. Then, they look forward to 2024 with a lot of clarity and optimism that they'll end the year better than when they started it.

  • Weekly Buddy Time Episode 217: I'm Bi-Winer!

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Episode NotesStacy has been feeling under the weather, so Devon interviewed their family members about cherished holiday traditions and general feelings of the season. Happy Holidays, everyone!

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Episode NotesDevon and Stacy talk about menopause and the importance of talking about menopause. Hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog, oh my!

  • How Do I Know When I'm in Menopause?
  • Should we be prescribing testosterone to perimenopausal and menopausal women? A guide to prescribing testosterone for women in primary care
  • Oura Ring

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Episode NotesStacy shares all of her knowledge and research about planners just in time for our listeners to make informed decisions about getting organized for 2024.

  • Cattywampus Puppet Council
  • Honkers and Bangers Instagram
  • Passion Planner Digital
  • Clever Fox Desk Calendar
  • Moleskine Weekly
  • Bluesky/Inkwell Collab Planner
  • Passion Planner Traditional
  • Writual Tarot Planner

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Episode NotesIt's the end of the month! Stacy has been CRAZY amounts of productive, and Devon has, well, hung out with some people sometimes. Full speed ahead to the end of 2023!

  • Frog Juice Kombucha

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Episode NotesDevon rambles on for an hour about a free online conference they attended that they discovered via a Facebook ad, and Stacy listens patiently. Spoiler alert: this is the episode where we discover Stacy has ADHD.

  • Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium
  • Kyn You Believe It Mental Health Journals
  • Mindful Parenting for High Needs Kids - Happily Family Conference
  • Mark Bertin, M.D.
  • Dr. Dan Siegel's Wheel of Awareness

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Episode NotesDevon interprets Stacy's astrology chart.

  • Astro-Charts

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Episode NotesYeah, yeah -- I know. We haven't posted an episode in a month. No worries -- Stacy and Devon are back to talk about September, October, and maybe even November.

  • Fable Hollow

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Episode NotesDevon talks too much and Stacy is too polite to tell them to shut up.

Also: Devon critiques Knoxville breweries and shares their experiences of Teacher Escape Weekend at Tremont Institute of the Great Smoky Mountains.

  • Oliver Winery
  • Teacher Escape Weekends at Tremont Institute
  • A Home in Walker Valley - The Story of Tremont

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Episode NotesSeptember was vacation month! Devon visited the Gulf, Stacy visited upstate New York, and both of them share their stories of beautiful and rejuvenating vacations!

  • Perdido Key
  • National Naval Aviation Museum
  • Flora-Bama
  • Rusty Nickel Brewing
  • Niagara Falls State Park
  • Niagara Falls Wikipedia Article
  • Letchworth State Park
  • Mary Jemison Wikipedia Article

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon review their progress for August and make plans for September, which is, apparently, a big week for them.

We focus so much on what we “should” do but what about focusing on what we “want” to do?

  • Gloomhaven
  • Black Draft Farm & Distillery
  • C&O Canal Towpath

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon thank each other for being a friend, and talk retirement.

  • Janet Beard: The Ballad of Laurel Springs
  • Frog Juice Kombucha
  • Semi-Retirees Know the Key to Work-Life Balance
  • How to Retire Better, From Retirees Who Learned the Hard Way

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Episode Notes "I can be spontaneous! I just need time to plan!"

Devon and Stacy take the 16 Personalities quiz and discuss their results.

  • Weekly Buddy Time Episode 34: Weird Definition of Fun
  • 16 Personalities
  • 45 INFP Famous People and Fictional Characters
  • Assertive Mediator (INFP-A) vs. Turbulent Mediator (INFP-T)

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Episode Notes Devon and Stacy recap their progress in July and make plans for August! Or, Stacy has plans, and helps Devon create a plan.

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Episode Notes Devon and Stacy share stories about their recent vacations!

  • Knoxville brewery ranks third in national competition
  • Mammoth Cave National Park
  • Become a Junior Ranger
  • Rock Cairns
  • Red River Gorge Underground
  • Ocean City Maryland
  • Assateague Island
  • Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery
  • North Bay Shore Campground
  • Anvil Campground
  • Colonial Williamsburg

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon interview James about his recent experience with Couch to 5K programs. Also, we like birds!

  • Merlin Bird ID
  • Runner's World Couch to 5K Plan
  • FitBod

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon recap the month of June and make plans for July.

  • Baltimore Peninsula
  • Fair Life Protein Shakes
  • Knoxville disABILITY Resource Center

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about some common fitness myths, and Devon begs the scientific world at large to please prove that 10K steps is a magical number so they can justify their obsession with hitting that goal with their Fitbit.

  • Maintenance Phase: The 10,000 Steps Myth
  • 10 Fitness Myths Seen on Social Media That Are Completely False
  • Can You Really Catch Up on Lost Sleep?
  • Three Reasons Thin Doesn't Mean Healthy
  • Weight Science: Evaluating the Evidence for a Paradigm Shift

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Episode Notes Devon tells Stacy about the book Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey, after which they both promptly go to sleep.

  • NPR All Things Considered: How to think about rest as a form of resistance
  • The Nap Ministry

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about Dopamine Fasting (2.0) and share how they might implement this in their own lives.

  • Dopamine Fasting 2.0 - Overcome Addition & Restore Motivation
  • Tomboy X Swimwear

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Episode Notes Stacy shares information from her nutritionist, and Devon vows to actually Get Stuff Done during June.

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon together again, recapping the month of May!

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon talk about cool things like Job Crafting and Work Values and offer an alternative to last week's episode for those of us who crave a change but can't just snap our fingers and shift careers.

  • What Is Job Crafting and Why Does It Matter?
  • What Are Work Values? Identify Yours and Learn What They Mean

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Episode NotesStacy interviews James and Devon about recent major career and life changes and asks what made them decide take the leaps they did into their new lives.

  • Charm City Meadworks
  • Whiskey Making Kit from Uncommon Goods

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon both have ridiculously crazy weeks for completely different reasons. Additionally, Stacy shares how she is resetting her internal clock through science!

  • 19 Crimes Snoop & Martha Gift Pack
  • The Optimal Morning Routine by Andrew Huberman

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Episode NotesDevon and Stacy recap the month of April, in which Devon epically fails and Stacy takes a vacation.

  • Green Bank Telescope
  • West Virginia Waterfall Trail

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Episode NotesIs this a weird-a$$ title to go along with the topic of the Civilian Conservation Corps? Yes; yes, it is. But that is how we roll.

  • Hadestown
  • Wingspan: the game
  • History Channel: Civilian Conservation Corps
  • The American Experience: Civilian Conservation Corps
  • The WPA Federal Writers' Project: The Guides
  • She-She-She Camps
  • Camp Life: The Queer History of Manhood in the Civilian Conservation Corps, 1933-1937

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon talk about plans (or lack thereof) for April, and then Devon gives a quick and dirty overview of the impact of childhood trauma on the human brain and how to heal from it.

  • The Repair of Early Trauma: A Bottom Up Approach
  • Take the ACE Quiz -- And Learn What It Does and Doesn't Mean
  • CDC: Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • What Is Toxic Stress?

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Episode NotesIt's Review Time! Devon and Stacy review (and celebrate!) their goals while proving that it doesn't really matter how much you drink, you're going to be okay*.

(*The editors have requested that I explain this is, indeed, NOT what was suggested. It's just that Stacy is a superhero and can do what she wants.)

  • Rocksmith+
  • The Nutrition Tea Instagram
  • Casually Explained: Rock Climbing
  • Epley Maneuver to Treat BPPV Dizziness

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Episode NotesDevon shares their journey with the #transrightsreadathon, and Stacy shares her journey of Twitter sabotage.

  • Fit Vine Wine
  • Brew Dr Kombucha
  • Wren Logic
  • BuzzFeed News article about the Trans Rights Readathon
  • Sim Kern on Twitter
  • Trans Lifeline
  • Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon
  • The Pocket Change Collective Series
  • Little Fish by Casey Plett
  • Several People are Typing by Calvin Kasulke
  • Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs by Jennifer Finney Boylan
  • Sissy: A Coming of Gender Story by Jacob Tobin

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon discuss workaholism and mental health, and our thesis statement is Magic Mike.

  • The Hidden Link Between Workaholism and Mental Health

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon interview friend of the show Patrick about his journey through bariatric surgery. Content Warning: conversations about digestive juices, migrating organs, surgical procedures, and other fun dinner topics abound.

  • Tennessee Mountain Stack Cake
  • Bariatric Surgery Procedures

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Episode NotesIf you are feeling overwhelmed with work or just need to unwind after a long day, visiting a brewery might just be the perfect solution for you. One of the breweries you should definitely visit is WBT #209.

WBT #209 offers a wide variety of craft beers and ales that you can enjoy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The brewery is known for its unique flavors, high-quality ingredients, and innovative brewing techniques.

Whether you are a beer enthusiast or just looking for a place to hang out with friends, WBT #209 has something for everyone. You can take a tour of the brewery to learn more about how the beer is made, or simply sit back and enjoy a cold beer in the taproom.

If you are feeling peckish, the brewery also has a food menu that features classic pub fare and some unique dishes that pair perfectly with their beers. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful, so feel free to ask for their recommendations on which food to pair with your beer.

In conclusion, WBT #209 is a must-visit brewery for anyone who loves beer or wants to try something new. The combination of great beer, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere makes it the perfect destination for a night out with friends or a solo adventure.

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon review their progress over the month of February with 30 Soft, which will now be rebranded as "Smart 30" (thank you, Rachael!) and will shortly be launched with accompanying motivational videos and inspirational guidelines, patent pending.

  • Outdoorsy
  • Kit Lender

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Episode NotesDevon makes Stacy watch boys kiss, and the two of them review Heartstopper.

  • Heartstopper by Alice Oseman

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Episode NotesStacy and Devon talk about a LOT of things, including Duolingo!

  • Athletic Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer
  • South Press Coffee
  • Duolingo

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Episode NotesDevon and Stacy recap January and talk about how they are progressing with their goals for the year so far. (I promise it's a lot more positive than the title suggests!)

  • Marie Condo gives up on tidying
  • Adriene's 30 Days of Yoga Challenge
  • Onsight Rock Gym
  • Everyplate
  • Hungryroot

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Episode NotesDevon and Stacy talk about an Apple News article about Rethinking Our Bodies. Don't focus on the scale; focus on how you feel.

  • Rethinking Our Bodies by Meryl Davids Landau
  • Meryl Davids Landau

Ffft fft ffft!

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Episode NotesStacy talks about 75 Hard, 60 Medium, and 30 Soft, and Devon begs for a super-soft powerpoint presentation.

  • 75 Hard - The 75-Day Tactical Guide to Winning the War with Yourself

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Episode NotesWe're baaaack! Stacy and Devon relaunch Weekly Buddy Time by talking about resolutions and getting serious about their numbers.

  • Miniature Crafts - ByAnavrin
  • Writual Tarot Journal

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Episode Notes December 11, 2018 - October 4, 2022. Two buddies. Two hundred weeks. And all of the bell dings.

  • WBT #167 - That's when my cactus bloomed.
  • WBT #181 - Make Review Pizza
  • WBT #69 - Clitoris Explains It All
  • WBT #12 - No Social Media?!
  • WBT #72 - It's the Yummy Moon

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon finally record together and catch up! Spoiler alert: their vacations and lives have NOT been going according to plan.

  • What is the 75 Hard Program, and Should You Try It?

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Episode Notes Stacy is on vacation, so Devon interviews the two littlest Alleys. We talk about friends, dogs, wolves -- and a LOT about the Zombies Disney franchise.

  • Hoots Hollerin' - The Show About Chasing Squirrels - Thomas interviewed Kes when they were four.
  • Scholastic - 9 Cool Questions to Ask Your Kid

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This week join Stacy for Story Time as she flies solo while Devon is on vacation. Stacy digs through her private collection to bring you a poem and a short story from a very brief time in her childhood where she was a writer.... not because she liked writing (nor was she good at it) but because computers had just made the jump from DOS to Windows and she wanted to play with fancy programs like Word and Paint. Set your expectations waaaay low and enjoy!

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Episode Notes Stacy executes the Worst Fail in History, Devon only completes 3 out of 5 goals, and our heroes prepare for a busy September and a few weeks away from each other.

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Episode Notes This week, Stacy discovers she has healthy boundaries, Devon discovers they have porous boundaries, and we are curious what kind of boundaries you might have.

  • Ghia Le Spritz
  • Life Kit: Boundaries
  • Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab

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Episode Notes * Ruby Warrington's Sober Curious podcast * Full-Spectrum Sobriety with Goddexx * The New Cocktail O'Clock with Melanie Masarin * Ghia

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon explore the "sober curious" movement... while sipping their wine.

  • Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington
  • The Numinous
  • NPR - Sober Curious? Breaking the Booze Habit, Even Briefly, Has Its Benefits
  • What Does It Mean to Be Sober Curious?
  • The Guardian - Generation Z - We Have More to Do Than Drink and Take Drugs

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon do the thing where watch a 10 minute video and then talk about it for an hour again. But, it's all about gratitude, so you should be grateful it isn't two hours long.

  • An Antidote to Dissatification
  • Gratitude Journal
  • Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal
  • The Tao of Spongebob
  • Top Ten Best Known Taoist Characters

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon review the month of July (it was a big one!) and make plans for August. Also, they announce the start of the Weekly Buddy Time Book Club! Read along with us!

  • Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about processed food, whether or not it's good for you, and whether or not you can avoid it.

  • Science Vs - Processed Food: A Load of Baloney?
  • Whole30 - A 30 Day Diet for Better Health?
  • Food Additives: Emulsifiers

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Episode Notes Months after the topic was requested, Devon finally tries out the Oculus game Supernatural, and Stacy and Devon give their review on their experiences.

  • Randy Feltface
  • Aida Bistro & Wine Bar
  • Dragonfly Aerial and Circus Arts Studio
  • Crooked Crab's Maltyverse of Madness
  • Soda Stream commercial featuring Lizzo's "Water Me"
  • Supernatural
  • DDP YOGA

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon need to restore balance to the Force! In the meantime, they discuss the HBO series We're Here and contemplate the life-changing power of performance art and expression.

  • Davesté Vineyards
  • We're Here
  • Pastor Who Appeared in Drag on HBO's 'We're Here' Leaves Church - The New York Times

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon get together for an in-person episode where they drink Malbec, share progress from June, and plan for July.

  • Weekly Buddy Time #185 - Mix Tape Toilet
  • Aisle Reusable Maxi Pads

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Episode Notes On the 33rd anniversary of the Stonewall riots, Devon and Stacy explore some topics important to the LGBTQIA2S+ community and discuss what it takes to be a good ally.

  • Aldi's Winking Owl Wine
  • Stonewall riots on Wikipedia
  • GLSEN's Pronoun Guide
  • Blackburn Center: Why Sharing Your Pronouns Is Important
  • Vice - Who Gets To Use The Term 'Partner'? - Coco Romack
  • Refinery29 - Our Partners, Ourselves: Why Is It So Hard To Know What To Call A Significant Other? - Olivia Harrison
  • Bros - Official Red Band Trailer
  • Arizona State University: Cisgender Privilege Checklist
  • 5 Common Mistakes Made by Well-Meaning Allies - Jennie Steinberg
  • LGBTQIA2S+: What Does It All Mean?
  • Slate - Why We Need More Queer Identity Labels, Not Fewer - Alex Myers

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Episode Notes Devon and Stacy are reunited! Devon drinks Frisky Sours, and Stacy talks about her recent vacation with her new RV.

  • NPR Student Podcast Challenge: The Town That Hanged An Elephant Is Now Working To Save Them
  • Potter's Craft Cider
  • Chloride, Arizona
  • Skyline Drive
  • Cracker Barrel Mimosas
  • Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
  • Blue Toad Hard Cider
  • Natural Bridge Wax Museum
  • Dinosaur Kingdom II
  • Devon's Highway 11 Creative Thesis - Page 26
  • Overall Run Falls
  • The Flatshare: A Novel

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Episode Notes Stacy is on vacation, so Devon interviews their eldest daughter, Aisling, about autism, struggles, and her recent wellness journey.

  • Aisling's Voice123 Profile and Demo Reel
  • CGP Grey - Spaceship You
  • Ring Fit Adventure
  • LuigiFan00001's YouTube Channel
  • CharmeleonWarrior's YouTube Channel
  • Mitch Hedberg

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Episode Notes Stacy stress-packs ALL THE THINGS and Devon shares their Everlywell Women's Health results and laments the fact that computers don't recognize the word "perimenopause."

  • Everlywell Women's Health Kit
  • 10 Signs You May Have Estrogen Dominance - Dr. Kathleen Mahannah, ND
  • High Estrogen: Causes, Symptoms, Dominance, & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
  • Progesterone for Symptomatic Perimenopause Treatment – Progesterone politics, physiology and potential for perimenopause - Professor J.C.Prior

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Episode Notes It's time for the Monthly Review! Stacy works out and buys an RV; Devon apologizes for complete monopolizing the podcast for the past four weeks. Learnings, progress, and plans for June!

  • Harvest Hosts

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon interview friend of the show Helen about productivity hacks and steering towards the lighthouse.

  • Crooked Crab - Who's a Good Boy
  • Atomic Habits
  • Essentialism
  • Set Boundaries, Find Peace

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Episode Notes Part Two! Devon, Stacy, Thomas, and James continue to talk about productivity and life hacks.

  • Tripit
  • Studio Neat
  • Cortex

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon invite James and Thomas back to the podcast to talk about productivity hacks and to help Devon be less of a mess.

  • Send A Cake
  • Due
  • Craft
  • Toggl
  • Asana
  • Fantastical

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Episode Notes Another month, another dollar -- Stacy and Devon share their progress and talk about goals and intentions for May. Also -- Devon asks for help! Send your productivity tips to weeklybuddytime@gmail.com.

  • Highball by Studio Neat on the App Store
  • Project 333
  • Devon's 50 Mile Fundraiser for the Trevor Project

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Episode Notes Stacy, Devon, Thomas, and James do their damndest to try to talk about office spaces and productivity hacks... but, eventually, begrudgingly share their experiences using the EverlyWell Food Sensitivity Comprehensive Test.

  • EverlyWell At Home Food Sensitivity Comprehensive Test
  • How to Do an Elimination Diet and Why

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Stacy is in town! So she and Devon record a LIVE IN PERSON episode where they share their 23 and Me results.

  • 23andMe: DNA Genetic Testing for Health, Ancestry and More

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Episode Notes Devon shares a story about their tiny retreat, and Stacy educates everyone about Bile Reflux.

  • Real Yoga Estate's Teeny Tiny House
  • Fu-Ki Green Tea Wine
  • Bile Reflux - Diagnosis and Treatment

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Episode Notes The Dream Team has returned! Devon and Stacy catch up after a busy March and then launch into Project 333.

  • Old Elliott City
  • The North American Montessori Center
  • Project 333 by Courtney Carver
  • Devon's fundraiser for The Trevor Project - the 50 Mile Challenge

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Episode Notes Stacy is on vacation, so Devon and Thomas take over and talk about gender, relationships, and whiskey.

Content warning: Devon goes WAY into TMI territory AGAIN.

  • I like shoes! ... No, I don't. And other non-binary adventures.
  • Two Headed Girl
  • A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns

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Episode Notes Stacy is flying solo while Devon is on vacation so she invited her husband, James, to talking about their monthly ritual.

The episode about Duluth, MN - http://weeklybuddytime.com/episode/96cbf5f42b754f6c/pack-up-and-go-

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Episode Notes Stacy bumps her head and Devon goes to space.

  • Ministry of Brewing
  • Space Bar - Knoxville

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Episode Notes WARNING: This episode contains explicit discussion of menstrual cycles.

Stacy talks about national parks and local breweries, and Devon talks about menstruating. Y'know, just two common topics that are totally related.

  • Fort McHenry National Park
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
  • Crooked Crab Brewery
  • Alcoholic Mountain Dew goes on sale in certain states
  • Thinx Underwear - For People With Periods
  • Vox: Thinx Promised a Feminist Utopia to Everyone But Its Employees

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Episode Notes Just kidding! Stacy and Devon are, as always, FULL of tangents. And, they recap their February goals and challenges.

  • Barr Hill Gin

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Episode Notes Devon confesses that they pee their pants, and Stacy fact checks-- er, I mean, researches.

  • Office on Women's health: Urinary Incontinence
  • The North American Menopause Society: Urinary Incontinence
  • NHS - How to Help a Weak Bladder
  • Speax by Thinx: Absorbent Underwear for Bladder Leaks

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about the most popular movie out there right now, ENCANTO! Magic, Music, and Family Trauma. You'll laugh! You'll cry! And you WILL talk about Bruno.

  • The Town that Wouldn't Drown
  • Meet the Characters of Encanto
  • Why Therapists ARE talking about Bruno
  • Let's Talk About Bruno: An Encanto Deep Dive
  • Strong Songs - "Satisfied" from Hamilton (Updated!)

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon give a progress report for January and prepare in February to GET RID OF ALL THE THINGS (and maybe find some consistency and routine).

  • Shana Minei Spence, MS, RDN, CDN on Instagram
  • Nighthawk Black Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon (unofficial sponsor)
  • Yoga with Adriene

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Episode Notes Devon and Stacy wrap up their thoughts on a couple of minimalism documentaries, but not without going off on a few more tangents. (And, yes -- the irony that it took us two episode to tackle a topic like minimalism is not lost on us.)

  • Zen Habits - Leo Babauta
  • Becoming Minimalist - Joshua Becker
  • Be More With Less - Courtney Carver
  • Weekly Buddy Time - Uphill Both Ways
  • Weekly Buddy Time - 2020 Broke Its Contract

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Episode Notes In the first of a two-part series, Devon and Stacy begin discussing the documentary work of Ryan Nicodemus and Joshua Field Milburn... and then proceed to go off on, like, a million tangents. Hence the need for a two-part series.

  • Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things
  • Less is Now
  • Making More Money Really Does Make People Happier Study Says

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Episode Notes Devon and Stacy talk about... well... COVID, because what else is new? But also Fast Fashion!

  • 6 eye-opening movies on fast fashion that will make you rethink your shopping habits, on Netflix, YouTube and more | Vogue India
  • Everything you need to know about sustainable fashion | Vogue India
  • How to dress sustainably – How to make my wardrobe sustainable (harpersbazaar.com)
  • How To Dress Sustainably (And Stylishly) In 2022 | FashionBeans
  • 35 Ethical And Sustainable Clothing Brands Betting Against Fast Fashion (thegoodtrade.com)
  • The high cost of cheap clothes — Today, Explained — Overcast
  • The danger of treating body parts like fast fashion - Vox

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon have been nostalgic lately, so they wanted to share with you where Weekly Buddy Time all began! With weekly calls and carefully curated PowerPoint presentations.

Speaking of which...

  • Stacy's awesome presentation about the Mediterranean Diet (complete with cute Adipose)

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Episode Notes Happy 2022! Devon and Stacy review the past year and then make plans for the new.

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Episode Notes Devon and Stacy review the month of December and talk about their plans for January... or do they?

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon continue reviewing products they used in 2021, and also talk about some things they'd like to try in 2022.

  • The Surprising Benefits of Hot Water and Lemon - Health Beat (flushinghospital.org)
  • Hoplark - Craft Brewed HopTeas & Waters. Like Craft Beer, But Better.
  • Custom Hair Care | Prose Hair
  • Lume Deodorant | Natural Deodorants for Anywhere on Your Body
  • Amazon.com: Wool Dryer Balls Organic XL 6-Pack by Ecoigy, Reusable Natural Fabric Softener for Laundry, Dryer Sheets Alternative, New Zealand Wool, Speed Up Dry Time, Cut Energy Costs : Health & Household
  • Amazon.com: Wool Dryer Balls - Natural Fabric Softener, Reusable, Reduces Clothing Wrinkles and Saves Drying Time. The Large Dryer Ball is a Better Alternative to Plastic Balls and Liquid Softener. (Pack of 6) : Health & Household
  • Tru Earth Laundry Strips - Eco-friendly Laundry Detergent Sheets - Tru Earth Laundry Strips - Eco-friendly Laundry Detergent Sheets
  • Home – Fitbod
  • Amazon.com : Cyclace Exercise Bike Stationary 330 Lbs Weight Capacity- Indoor Cycling Bike with Comfortable Seat Cushion, Tablet Holder and LCD Monitor : Sports & Outdoors
  • Yes Chef! - Chef Prepared Meals, Delivered Fresh (yes-chef.com)
  • Hungryroot | Healthy groceries with simple recipes.
  • Bokksu | Authentic Japanese Snack & Candy Subscription Box
  • Accurate Health Information Accessible to Everyone (ouraring.com)
  • Everlywell - Innovative at-home Health Testing
  • Menu | Delicious & Nutritious Kids Meals | Yumble (yumblekids.com)
  • Sunbasket | Eat Well with Healthy Meal Delivery
  • Thinx | For People with Periods (shethinx.com)

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  • Amazon.com : V8 Spicy Hot 100% Vegetable Juice, 11.5 oz. Can (Pack of 24) : Grocery & Gourmet Food
  • Shaker & Spoon (shakerandspoon.com)
  • Recess | Calm Cool Collected (takearecess.com)
  • Nighthawk Black Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon (botabox.com)
  • Üllo Wine Purifier | Remove Sulfites from Wine. Aerate. Enjoy. – Ullo (ullowine.com)
  • Daily Harvest | One-Step-Prep, Chef-crafted Food Built on Organic Ingredients. Delivered to You. Food that Takes Care of You. (daily-harvest.com)
  • TomboyX | We Fit You
  • Shop comfortable Women's Boxer Briefs and Shorts at a discount – Woxer
  • Bras and Underwear for Every Body. – ThirdLove
  • gc2b
  • Dapper Boi

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Episode Notes Stacy talks about a nightmare dentist visit, and twenty minutes later she and Devon recap November and plan for December.

  • Maryland Orange Crush Cocktail | The Beauty Blotter
  • Clingmans Dome - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
  • Seven Islands State Birding Park — Tennessee State Parks (tnstateparks.com)
  • Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park - City of Knoxville (knoxvilletn.gov)
  • Fort Dickerson Park | Knoxville's Urban Wilderness (visitknoxville.com)
  • Fort Dickerson’s Civil War Earthen Fort and Turquoise Quarry | Fernweh (fernwehtun.com)
  • Exercise | ijams

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Episode Notes Devon and Stacy participate in the Great Thanksgiving Listen by interviewing their families and sharing their stories for Weekly Buddy Time.

  • National Day Of Listening-Things Everyone Should Know! (nationaldaystoday.com)
  • The Great Thanksgiving Listen – StoryCorps

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon have a good conversation about how to have good conversations.

  • Tips For Better Conversations, From A Pro - Life Kit (pca.st)
  • Blends - NPR Coffee Club
  • Speaking of Race - Celeste Headlee
  • Try Grayscale Mode to Curb Your Phone Addiction | WIRED
  • A Trouser Rabbit Hole - It's a Thing 180 - It's A Thing (pca.st)
  • When Oversharing Turns into Trauma Dumping, and How to Stop (verywellmind.com)
  • What is trauma dumping? When venting becomes toxic and damaging (usatoday.com)

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon always talk about what they are drinking; tonight, they'll talk about why they are drinking.

  • Milagro Tequila
  • Amazon.com : Mocktails Uniquely Crafted Alcohol Free Vida Loca Mockarita, 6.8 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 4) : Grocery & Gourmet Food
  • Sorting out the health effects of alcohol - Harvard Health
  • Drinking too much alcohol can harm your health. Learn the facts | CDC
  • 6 Surprising Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health — Not Just Your Liver – Cleveland Clinic
  • How much alcohol is too much? The science is shifting. - Vox
  • Alcohol: Balancing Risks and Benefits | The Nutrition Source | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
  • A cleanse won't detox your body -- but here's what will | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter - YouTube
  • The 6 Best Hangover Cures (Backed by Science) (healthline.com)
  • The Leap - This American Life

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Episode Notes Challenge: watch Get Organized with The Home Edit and Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix and compare! AKA -- Devon gets TOTALLY OBSESSED and watches ALL THE EPISODES of BOTH SHOWS.

  • Segway - Wikipedia
  • Watch Get Organized with The Home Edit | Netflix Official Site
  • Watch Tidying Up with Marie Kondo | Netflix Official Site

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Episode Notes Review episode! Also, Stacy threatens people with cutlery -- Baltimore is not ready for her.

  • Octoberfest - Harpoon (harpoonbrewery.com)
  • Biarritz | Orange Amaretto Rooibos Tea | August Tea — August Uncommon Tea | Luxury Flavored Loose Leaf Tea and Teaware
  • Federal Hill Neighborhood Guide | Visit Baltimore
  • (9) Harry's Restaurant & Bar of Locust Point | Facebook
  • Dr. Rick Hanson: The Neuroscience of Lasting Happiness
  • Guided Meditation for Everybody - About Headspace
  • Headspace Guide to Meditation | Netflix Official Site
  • Headspace Guide to Sleep | Netflix Official Site
  • The former monk who runs a $100m meditation firm - BBC News
  • Andy Puddicombe: All it takes is 10 mindful minutes | TED Talk
  • How the mRNA vaccine works
  • Clingmans Dome in the Smoky Mountains - CaddyWampus Life

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Episode Notes Let's talk about stress bay-bee, let's talk about you and me, let's talk about all the good things and the bad things stress can be...

  • Psychocandy | Roasted Pumpkin Caramel Rooibos | August Tea — August Uncommon Tea | Radically Different Loose Leaf Tea and Luxury Teaware
  • Understanding the Difference Between Good and Bad Stress - MIBluesPerspectives
  • 8 Deadly Myths About Stress | Psychology Today
  • 4 Benefits of Stress You Didn’t Know About (healthline.com)
  • Researchers find out why some stress is good for you | Berkeley News
  • Is stress good or bad? It’s actually both - BBC Worklife
  • Embracing stress is more important than reducing stress, Stanford psychologist says

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Episode Notes Is "fat" bad? Is it possible to be healthy and "overweight"? Stacy and Devon talk about what a bunch a rubbish the BMI scale is, and Devon shares her complicated relationship with food and health. Also, it might be time to find a new therapist.

  • Glamour City — Katie Gentner
  • Topo Chico Agua Mineral | Sparkling Mineral Water (topochicousa.net)
  • Crafty HQ Draft and To Go Menu — Crafty Bastard Brewery
  • Weight: Is Fat Unhealthy? - Science Vs | Podcast on Spotify
  • Home | Maintenance Phase (wixsite.com)
  • Your Fat Friend
  • What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat - out November 17! — Your Fat Friend
  • Health at Every Size | National Geographic Society
  • The Health at Every Size Paradigm and Obesity: Missing Empirical Evidence May Help Push the Reframing Obesity Debate Forward (nih.gov)

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Episode Notes Stacy shares her stories about moving to new cities in pursuit of her dreams, and Devon talks about being a coward.

  • CRB | Home Page (clinchriverbrewing.com)
  • BEER PAGE – National Bohemian
  • Ravens Mascots | Baltimore Ravens – baltimoreravens.com
  • MFA Creative Writing and Poetics - Naropa University
  • Gayborhoods | Two Headed Girl (transistor.fm)

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about how they did (or did not) run and do creative stuff in September, and then set focuses and promises for the coming month.

  • Amazon.com: Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence: 9780385347310: Hanson PhD, Rick: Books
  • Headspace Guide to Meditation | Netflix Official Site

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about heart rates!

  • BEER PAGE – National Bohemian
  • Gotta Get Up to Get Down | Wiseacre Brewing Co.
  • Target Heart Rates Chart | American Heart Association
  • Heart Rate calculator - CERG - NTNU
  • How To Tell If Your Running Heart Rate Is Too High? | Polar Blog
  • Maximal Heart Rate Prediction in Adults that are Overweight or Obese (nih.gov)
  • A new Apple Watch alert tells you how fit (or unfit) you are. Here's how to get it - CNET

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon chat with James and Lisa in the second of two episodes about AEW and wrestling.

  • All Out (2021) - Wikipedia
  • Listerine Tarzan commercial - YouTube
  • WWE's Renee Paquette and Jon Moxley Expecting First Child | PEOPLE.com
  • Chris Jericho Calls Musical Number With MJF, 'The Greatest Moment In Wrestling History' | Fightful News
  • Darby Allin needs to change his gear. : SquaredCircle (reddit.com)
  • Sandra Gray (@sgovintage) • Instagram photos and videos
  • YOU'RE GONNA GET YOUR FUCKING HEAD KICKED IN! - YouTube

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon chat with James and Lisa in the first of two episodes about AEW and wrestling.

  • All Out (2021) - Wikipedia

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about Bob Ross and the new Netflix documentary Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal and Greed.

  • Bob Ross Inc. Strikes Back Against Netflix Documentary | Vanity Fair
  • Where Are All the Bob Ross Paintings? We Found Them. - YouTube

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Episode Notes Devon and Stacy wrap up the month of August and plan for September.

  • https://www.farmersfridge.com/
  • https://chwinery.com/

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Episode Notes This special sleepover edition of Weekly Buddy Time features special guests Rachael, Lisa, and Sara as we answer all kinds of funny, embarrassing questions and share ridiculous stories.

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about hiking -- why they love it, their favorite hikes, and tips and tricks for a great hiking experience.

  • Norris Dam State Park — Tennessee State Parks (tnstateparks.com)
  • Big Ridge State Park — Tennessee State Parks (tnstateparks.com)
  • Chimney Tops Trail - High Resolution Video Review & Photos (smokymountains.com)
  • Cherokee National Forest - Horse Creek Recreation Area (usda.gov)
  • Roan Mountain Hiking - Balds, Rhododendrons, and Spruce-Fir Forests (hikewnc.info)
  • The Cloudland Hotel, A Mammoth Landmark of Its Day - Mitchell County Historical Society (mitchellnchistory.org)
  • History - Carvers Gap
  • AT shelters: RoanHigh Roan High Knob Shelter (tnlandforms.us)
  • Cosby Self-Guided Nature Trail - Tennessee | AllTrails

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon tackle the universal question of HOW IN THE WORLD do you start an exercise routine WHEN YOU HATE TO EXERCISE?!

  • Duolingo - The world's best way to learn a language
  • Immersive Van Gogh
  • Goose Island - Age Gate
  • Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse
  • Mueller Green Fitted Wrist Brace | Wrist Braces & Supports | By Body Part | Open Catalog | Mueller Sports Medicine
  • Fitness Blender
  • Yoga with Adriene
  • Apple Fitness+ - Apple
  • Erin Hall - YouTube
  • Hate Exercise? 5 Tips That May Change Your Mind | American Heart Association
  • Exercises and Workouts for If You Hate Working Out and the Gym (insider.com)
  • How to Find Workout Motivation When You Hate Exercise (lifehack.org)
  • I Hate the Gym: Here's How I Get in Shape Instead (byrdie.com)
  • Exercise sucks. Here's what to do about it. | Nerd Fitness
  • Fitbod

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Episode Notes Devon and Stacy review their focus areas of July and make awesome plans for August. Plus -- Red Wolves.

  • Red wolf | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.gov)
  • Out to Tennessee – Shaker & Spoon Blog (shakerandspoon.com)
  • Vida (vidaknoxville.com)
  • The Vault (thevaultknoxville.com)
  • EGK (escapegameknoxville.net)

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about sex again, and this time, they focus on the G Spot.

  • Üllo Wine Purifier | Remove Sulfites from Wine – Ullo (ullowine.com)
  • Legacy Red Blend | Red Blend Wine from Josh Cellars
  • The G Spot: Come Again? | Science Vs (gimletmedia.com)
  • Mythic Quest | Apple TV+
  • Debunking the Existence of the G-spot (cosmopolitan.com)
  • Clitoris: Female Pleasure & Anatomy - Diagram, Definition & Location of the Clit (helloclue.com)
  • 12 Crazy Amazing Facts About The Clitoris | HuffPost
  • Ep.69 – Clitoris Explains It All (weeklybuddytime.com)

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk 40+ minutes about a 20 minute podcast episode, because this is apparently what they are best at. Also: lamenting why we have still not yet been sponsored by Shaker and Spoon.

  • Out to Tennessee – Shaker & Spoon Blog (shakerandspoon.com)
  • Combating 'The Likeability Trap' For Women At Work : Life Kit : NPR

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about dreams.

  • Shore Club | North Avenue Beach | Chicago IL (shoreclubchi.com)
  • Home - Drake's Come Play (drakescomeplay.com)
  • Women's Heirloom Gardening Bib Overalls | Duluth Trading Company
  • Zoo After-Hours – Zoo Knoxville
  • What Your Dreams Actually Mean, According to Science | Time
  • Dream - Wikipedia
  • Waking Life - Wikipedia
  • Dream Work by Mary Oliver (goodreads.com)
  • The Sims™ 4 Dream Home Decorator for PC/Mac | Origin

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon give an update about their month, and their year!

  • Home | Beer on the Wall - Arlington Heights (square.site)
  • Thomas Dakin Gin - Quintessential Brands Group
  • The Theme System
  • Nighthawk Black Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon (botabox.com)

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about alcohol again. Also intuitive eating.

  • Crumbl Cookies - Freshly Baked & Home Delivered
  • How 1 YEAR Of Weight Gain Changed My Life Forever (All In Results!) - YouTube
  • Lessons from Stephanie Buttermore’s “All In” Journey | by Clara | Medium
  • Maintenance Phase
  • Size acceptance and intuitive eating improve health for obese, female chronic dieters - PubMed (nih.gov)
  • The Vanderbilt Hustler | Intuitive Eating with Mimi: Why I don’t believe the “Obesity Epidemic” is a problem

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon get SOOOO off topic that they end up just doing a random episode of drink recommendations, t-shirt nostalgia, and goal updates.

  • Passero Restaurant | Seasonal Italian American Cuisine (eatpassero.com)
  • America's Most Awarded Gin - Barr Hill Gin - Caledonia Spirits
  • Gin Old Fashioned - Thrillist
  • Jefferson's Ocean - Jefferson's Bourbon (jeffersonsbourbon.com)
  • Weeklies – TeeFury
  • Morning Pages | Julia Cameron Live

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Episode Notes What is friendship? How do you make friends? When should you let friends go, and what makes a really good friendship? Devon and Stacy explore these questions.

  • The True Meaning of Friendship | Psychology Today
  • The Minimalist Podcast #288 - Decluttering Friendships
  • How To Respond When Friendships Change : NPR
  • Frientimacy: The 3 Requirements of All Healthy Friendships | Shasta Nelson | TEDxLaSierraUniversity - YouTube

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Episode Notes By listener request, Stacy and Devon share their beauty routines and tricks!

  • Romantic Log Cabins with Private Hot Tubs- Hot Springs, NC- Mountains (dancingsuncabins.com)
  • Home - The 606
  • Leaning Tower of Niles | Niles, IL - Official Website (vniles.com)
  • stick pack sampler | Recess (takearecess.com)
  • PONDS: Face Cream, Cleansers & Other Skin Care Products
  • Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub | St. Ives® (stives.com)
  • Burt's Bees | Sensitive Eye Cream (burtsbees.com)
  • Essential EveryDay Cleansing Skincare Routine | CLEAN & CLEAR® (cleanandclear.com)
  • Custom Hair Care | Prose Hair
  • Refresh your Hair | Batiste Dry Shampoo (batistehair.com)
  • Curly Girl Method How To: The Easiest Routine for Beginners 2021 (cosmopolitan.com)
  • Curl Plan in 3 steps - Cocunat
  • She Really Had A Baby — Purple & Pink Satin Bonnets
  • Amazon.com : Sheet mask by Glam Up Facial Sheet Mask BTS 12Combo-The Ultimate Supreme Collection for Every Skin Condition Day to Day Skin Concerns. Nature made Freshly packed Original Korean Face Mask 12sheets : Beauty
  • Lume Referral Program (referralcandy.com)
  • Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab – Purveyors of Fine Esoteric Goods, Perfumes and Potions
  • Amazon.com : Dr Teal’s Foaming Bath with Pure Epsom Salt, Soothe & Sleep with Lavender, 34 fl oz : Bath Minerals And Salts : Beauty

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon reflect on progress made in May and share their plans for a successful June.

  • Running for Fries: Chicago Seasons (stacyhacker.blogspot.com)
  • Hoplark Water
  • Red Blend | Leftie (leftiewines.com)
  • Nourish Kids | Nourish Knoxville
  • Easy Farmer's Market Fresh Spinach Quiche | Snug & Cozy Life (snugandcozylife.com)
  • Instant Pot Farmers Market Soup Recipe | Mama Likes To Cook
  • Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Chicken Casserole - Isabel Eats
  • Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites - All Day I Dream About Food
  • Maintenance Phase
  • What We Dont Talk About When We Talk About Fat: Aubrey Gordon: Hardcover: 9780807041307: Powell's Books (powells.com)
  • Your Journal for Life | Day One (dayoneapp.com)
  • Walk 30 Miles in June for the American Cancer Society
  • Devon's Facebook Fundraiser

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Episode Notes Devon and Stacy review Dolly Parton's America, and also share stories as to what makes Dolly so friggin' amazing.

  • Dolly Parton's America : Episodes | WNYC Studios | Podcasts
  • Dolly Parton makes surprise appearance at Fourth Annual Smoky Mountain Burlesque Festival | wbir.com
  • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | USA, UK, IE, CA, AU
  • Dolly Parton Shades RuPaul About Makeup & Twitter Reacts – Hollywood Life
  • A 3 minute trip back to the Silver Dollar City Days - YouTube

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about Toxic Positivity!

  • All Eyes on Rye – Shaker & Spoon Blog (shakerandspoon.com)
  • 2018 Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon - Michael David Winery
  • Therapist Reacts to INSIDE OUT - YouTube

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon take a ride on the hedonic treadmill and talk about the power of positive thinking (and when that might become unhealthy).

  • gc2b Transitional Apparel
  • Recess | Calm Cool Collected (takearecess.com)
  • Jig and Reel Whisky Bar - Knoxville's Session Pub
  • My podcasts (pinecast.com)
  • Hedonic treadmill - Wikipedia
  • Understanding the Psychology of Positive Thinking (verywellmind.com)
  • Cinema Therapy - YouTube
  • Unhealthy Happiness: Its Underlit Dark Side & Negative Effects (positivepsychology.com)
  • Toxic positivity is 'counterproductive and harmful' to mental health, experts say - The Washington Post
  • Lockdown Productivity: Spaceship You - YouTube

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Episode Notes Devon and Stacy review their progress for April, and then look forward towards May!

  • Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants :: Wine :: Red Wine :: Malbec (coopershawkwinery.com)
  • Running for Fries (stacyhacker.blogspot.com)
  • Ep.21 – Back In Blogger's Arms (weeklybuddytime.com)
  • 6 Best blogging apps for iPad & iPhone 2021 (appsbestpro.com)
  • Calendar | Union County, TN Farmers Market (unioncofarmersmarket.com)
  • Nourish Knoxville
  • Three Rivers Market | Everyone Wearing a Mask is Welcome!
  • Trader Joe's Knoxville (663) - Grocery & Wine Store on 8001 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, TN (traderjoes.com)

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon follow up on the Robin Hood app, and invite Thomas to the show to explain cryptocurrency.

  • Recess | Calm Cool Collected (takearecess.com)
  • All Eyes on Rye – Shaker & Spoon Blog (shakerandspoon.com)
  • Home | Topo Chico Hard Seltzer (topochicohardseltzerusa.com)
  • How the mRNA Vaccine 💉 works #fyp #comedy #skit #covid19 #mrna #coronavirus #vaccine #howitworks (tiktok.com)
  • Ep.94 – Bulls and Bears? (weeklybuddytime.com)
  • Beignets Recipe - Pillsbury.com
  • Buy/Sell cryptocurrency - Coinbase

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Episode Notes Yay! There's a light at the end of the tunnel! But... wait. What? How do we people again??? Devon and Stacy share some tips on how to emerge from our coronavirus chrysalides while keeping our sanity intact.

  • Amazon.com : Dr Teal's Foaming Bath with Pure Epsom Salt, Soothe & Sleep with Lavender, 34 Ounces, purple, 3030009 : Bath Minerals And Salts : Beauty
  • Ep.77 – Uphill Both Ways (weeklybuddytime.com)
  • Get The App • Marco Polo
  • Christine Runyan — What’s Happening in Our Nervous Systems? | The On Being Project - The On Being Project
  • NIMH » One Year In: COVID-19 and Mental Health (nih.gov)
  • Post-COVID Stress Disorder: Another Emerging Consequence of the Global Pandemic (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Post-Covid America Isn’t Going to Be Anything Like the Roaring ’20s - POLITICO
  • People With ‘Cave Syndrome’ Are Reluctant to Return to Normal Life After COVID – NBC 6 South Florida
  • How do we return to normal life after COVID-19? (inquirer.com)

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon respond to some awesome listener feedback, reflect back on how their values have driven their progress over the past few months, and compare toaster ovens.

  • Ep.108 – Awesome Across the Butt (weeklybuddytime.com)
  • Get To Know The Hackers! (hootshollerin.com)
  • Amazon.com: Panasonic FlashXpress Compact Toaster Oven with Double Infrared Heating, Crumb Tray and 1300 Watts of Cooking Power - 4 Slice Countertop Toaster Oven - NB-G110P (Stainless Steel): Kitchen & Dining

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Episode Notes It's that time again! We made some goals in March... how did we do? We're at the beginning of April... what are we going to focus on?

  • All Eyes on Rye – Shaker & Spoon Blog (shakerandspoon.com)
  • Home - Wings, Worms and Wonder

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Episode Notes Stacy is a passionate expert about posture. Learn why, and also some tips and tricks on how to improve your own posture, on this week's WBT!

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon contemplate where they exist on the Country Mouse/City Mouse continuum.

  • Queer in the country: Why some LGBTQ Americans prefer rural life to urban 'gayborhoods' (theconversation.com)

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon discover that they are both Xennials. Long Live the Oregon Trail Generation!

  • The Generation Guide - Millennials, Gen X, Y, Z and Baby Boomers | FourHooks
  • Gen X Is a Mess - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
  • Are You Secretly a Millennial? - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
  • We don’t care about this entire generation of Americans, but they’re pretty used to it by now | by Stephanie Buck | Timeline
  • Everybody Hates Millennials: Gen Z and the TikTok Generation Wars | The Walrus
  • Xennials - Wikipedia
  • Xennials: 11 Signs That You Are a Xennial (notablelife.com)
  • The Oregon Trail Generation: Life Before and After Mainstream Tech (socialmediaweek.org)

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Episode Notes Stacy talks about travel while traveling; Devon talks about moving while drinking. A recap of February and plans for March!

  • Cans - 3 Daughters Brewing | 3 Daughters Brewing (3dbrewing.com)
  • Recess | Calm Cool Collected (takearecess.com)

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Episode Notes If you liked our Yummy Moon episode, you're REALLY going to like this one! We discuss Stacy's journey from Passion Planner to Clever Fox, and Devon talks about her Tarot card quest.

  • Passion Planner | More Than Just A Planner‎
  • PRO Weekly – Clever Fox® (cleverfoxplanner.com)
  • Vision Seeker Quest — Nicole Piar

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Episode Notes How do you have fun in a pandemic? Devon gives you some ideas! Plus, a self-care and no-breakfast update.

  • Ginuary – Shaker & Spoon Blog (shakerandspoon.com)
  • Online Bakery Delivery Nationwide | Milk Bar (milkbarstore.com)

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Episode Notes Stacy makes Devon do an exercise so that they can review Apple Fitness +.

  • Apple Fitness +

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon recap their January successes and make plans for February.

  • Limited Edition -The Tea is Silent - Member Reserve – Hoplark HopTea

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Episode Notes ... Yeah, we're not sure where this title came from, either.

  • Recess | Calm Cool Collected (takearecess.com)

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Episode Notes ' Devon and Stacy talk about the Dark Forest Theory of the Internet, and then reminiscence about flaming Pop Tarts, AOL chat rooms, and the Gopher Protocol.

  • The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet
  • Beyond the Dark Forest Theory of the Internet
  • Devon's Website from 2001
  • Public Gopher Proxy
  • Strawberry Pop-Tart Blow-Torches

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon are both doing Dry January! They share their reasons why and their favorite non-alcoholic drinks.

  • Fre Wines: Non-Alcoholic Wines
  • August Uncommon Tea
  • Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist
  • Heineken 0.0
  • Recess Drinks
  • Hella Bitters & Soda
  • Hoplark HopTea
  • Monday Zero Alcohol Gin
  • Mocktails Uniquely Crafted Alcohol Free
  • Today Show: How to let Dry January help you drink less in 2021

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Episode Notes Devon does a Tarot reading for Stacy.

  • Stasia Burrington's amazing Sasuraibito Deck.

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon review their 2020 resolutions and set goals for 2021.

  • Shaker & Spoon: Rums of Origin 3
  • Stasia Burrington (stasiaburringtonart.com) - Cover Art for this episode
  • The Empty Cup Oracle deck of cards in hard lidded box | Etsy
  • Amazon.com: Jack and The Dragon Man's Daughter (9781530176700): Koren, Devon: Books

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about their values!

  • James Clear - Core Values List
  • Psychology Today: 6 Ways to Discover and Choose Your Core Values
  • Life Values Inventory

"The same water that hardens eggs softens potatoes."

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Episode Notes Just a heads up, we had a snafu with the audio and art for 105 & 106 posting out of order. It has since been corrected, but if something sounds weird, sorry about that!

It's another podcast about a podcast about a book episode! Stacy and Devon discuss Brene Brown's Unlocking Us with Emily and Amelia Nagoski.

  • Unlocking Us with Emily and Amelia Nagoski
  • About Brene Brown
  • Shaker & Spoon - Fall for Mezcal

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Episode Notes Inflammation and Acne and Acid Reflux... Oh My!

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon go without sweets for a week! Also, Devon forgets to ask Stacy how she is doing and feels guilty forever.

  • The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Peeno Noir
  • Lunch vs Dinner vs Supper
  • Washington Post: Why it's so hard to cut back on sugar (and what to do about it)
  • Harvard Health Publishing: How to break the sugar habit - and help your health in the process
  • The New York Times: Is Sugar Really Bad for You? It Depends
  • Harvard Health Publishing: Acne - What you need to know
  • UWHealth: Acne and Your Diet: How the Glycemic Index Affects Your Skin

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon are still working from home, but they decide to dress up for work every day anyway!

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Stacy and Devon talk about the elixir of the gods, slaying vampires, and nine bags of food trash.

Episode Notes

  • How Long do Condiments Last?
  • USDA: Food Product Dating
  • Here's how long those condiments in your fridge and pantry are supposed to last
  • FDA Food Facts
  • New York Times: The Food Expiration Dates You Should Actually Follow

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon share some key takeaways from recent corporate seminars on leadership and COVID-19 burnout.

  • Randi Braun: I'm Concerned About You
  • Randi Braun: Effective Self Care in a COVID-19 World
  • Randi Braun: Surviving or Thriving While Remote? A Personal Audit For Working Parents
  • Judy Smith: Crisis Management Expert

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon answer all of your questions! Also, we're giving away a free journal!

"The truth is you have to stop seeing [exercise] as a chore, you have to stop seeing fitness as something you have to tick off your checklist or something that you will eventually start." -Krissy Cela, Fitness Influencer

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Another episode of updates! Some follow-up on Pack Up and Go and vegetarianism. Also, just go to Taco Bell!

  • Pack Up and Go Outdoors
  • USDA: Is Pork White Meat?
  • Taco Bell: Mexican Pizza

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon listen to a podcast about people-pleasing and have yet another awesome discussion about it.

  • NPR Life Kit: Saying No To People-Pleasing
  • Destination Door County
  • Pack Up + Go
  • Weekly Buddy Time Episode 41 - Pack Up and Go!
  • Things Organized Neatly Instagram
  • Montessori Homeschool Summit 2020
  • Inc. - Why Intelligent Minds Like Elon Musk and Steve Jobs Embrace the Rule of Awkward Silence

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Episode Notes Challenge accepted. Devon and Stacy try out seven different exercises in seven days!

  • Watch our Facebook Live video of where we recorded this episode!
  • FitOn App
  • Just Dance
  • Cades Cove
  • Ring Fit Adventure
  • 40-Minute Full-Body Boxing and Kickboxing Workout
  • The Fitness Marshall - Meghan Trainor - Me Too
  • Barre Workout for Beginners
  • Beginner Barre Workout - Tone Up
  • Miss Muscle Box

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Stacy shares stories about her vacation, and both Devon and Stacy talk about tea.

Episode Notes * Shaker and Spoon - Kanpai! * Paso Robles, California * Pictures of Paso Robles * South Haven & West MI * Three Blondes Brewing * The World's Most Extraordinary Homes * A Beginner's Guide: How to Take a Screenation * August Uncommon Tea * Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab * Knoxville Public House

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Episode Notes Stacy shares her experience with at-home escape rooms, and Devon talks about... apples.

  • Thames and Kosmos: Exit the Game
  • Thames and Kosmos: Adventure Games

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Episode Notes In this episode, Devon interviews Stacy and James on their experiences using the Robinhood app to gamble-- I mean, trade stocks.

  • Robinhood: Investing for Everyone
  • Planet Money Podcast
  • The Absolute Chaos of r/Wallstreetbets
  • Mrs. Dow Jones on Instagram
  • Nikola sinks another 18% as Citron Research calls it a 'total fraud' and investors shun a rebuttal of the original short-seller report

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Episode Notes We interrupt this Devon for a special Stacy announcement! Drink all you want, because alcohol doesn't affect sleep! Also, YouTube is cool.

  • Dark Horse Double Down Red Blend
  • Nine Reasons to Fear the Bald-Faced Hornet
  • WBT Ep 41: Pack Up and Go!
  • Beatrice Caruso: I did the Fitness Marshall workouts for 21 Days!
  • Beatrice Caruso: Falling Off Track
  • Beatrice Caruso: Back On Track
  • Natacha Oceane on YouTube

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Episode Notes It's an episode of updates! Stacy updates us on no caffeine, her watch alarm, and sleep tracking, and Devon updates us on homeschooling and sleep goals.

  • Truly Lemonade
  • National Geographic Readers: Turtles

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Episode Notes Stacy goes over her most recent physical results, and Devon drinks.

  • Definition of Hematocrit

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Episode Notes Stacy drinks celery, and Devon talks about her experience homeschooling for a week.

  • Shaker and Spoon
  • Celery Soda
  • Montessori Parent Coronavirus Survival Guide: Thriving in an era of extended school closures
  • TrilliumMontessori.org
  • My Weird Homeschool Gradebook
  • Nessy
  • IXL Math
  • BrainPOP
  • ABCMouse

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Episode Notes As per usual, Stacy takes care of herself, and Devon doesn't. Also, Stacy talks about sleepwalking.

  • Hoots Hollerin' - The Sleepwalking Show
  • Dream Astro Meanings: Dreams About Someone Stealing From You

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Episode Notes Devon takes a trip down memory lane through some fitness influencers of the 1980s, and Stacy is incredibly patient.

  • Curious Elixir No. 4
  • The Official YouTube Channel of Slim Goodbody: America's Health Hero
  • Slim Goodbody's National Tour 2019-2020
  • 40 Years Later, Slim Goodbody Is Still Encouraging Kids to Make Healthy Choices
  • Headlong: Missing Richard Simmons
  • Mousercise
  • Strawberry Shortcake's Exercise and Fun Album
  • Get in Shape Girl by Hasbro - Catalogues 1986-1987
  • Retro Junk: Get in Shape Girl
  • A silly video of 6-year-old Devon using Get in Shape Girl Exercise Equipment
  • The Magic School Bus - Inside Ralphie

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon create an entire podcast episode of inside jokes. Oh, and they also talk about sleeping, drinking, and do some experiments.

  • Shaker and Spoon
  • Sybaris
  • Science vs. Sleep: All Aboard the Snooze Cruise!
  • Reaction Time Test

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon make plans for the rest of the year. You know, since 2020 broke its contract and all.

  • Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout
  • Vegan Mushroom Risotto

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Episode Notes It's the middle of the year! Stacy and Devon check in on how they are doing with their New Year's Resolutions.

  • Passion Planner
  • Pandemic Legacy

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Episode Notes Stacy has a staycation, and Devon goes vegan for a week!

  • Sweese Porcelain Tea Mug with Defuser
  • The Game Changers
  • Daily Harvest

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon give updates on vegetarianism and spaceships. Also, Devon turns her phone off for a week!

  • Just Dance 2020
  • Just Dance Unlimited
  • Doomscrolling Is Slowly Eroding Your Mental Health
  • Take a tour of HEY
  • Troll Hunt at the Morton Arboretum
  • The Game Changers

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Episode Notes This week, Stacy and Devon discuss plant-based diets, and Stacy talks about her experience as a vegetarian over the past few weeks. Also, F*ck Bush Beans!

  • Penn's Sunday School - Dr. Greger Talks Real Information on Diet (& A Few Jokes)
  • 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App
  • NutritionFacts.org
  • Choose My Plate

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Devon talks about family fitness, Stacy talks about plant-based foods, and they both drink a little bit o' wine.

Episode Notes * Daily Harvest

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Episode Notes Devon builds her spaceship, and Stacy takes the stairs.

  • Clinch River Brewing
  • Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants
  • Tracy Anderson
  • Weekly Buddy Time - Ep. 77 - Uphill Both Ways
  • [Weekly Buddy Time - Ep. 47 - Deceivingly Fit] (http://weeklybuddytime.com/episode/9bf231f3f43c43e8/decievingly-fit)
  • WheezyWaiter: I Took a Bubble Bath Every Night for a Week
  • OK Go - All Together Now

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Episode Notes Stacy takes a week off, so Devon interviews her three daughters about health and wellness.

  • RingFit Adventure for the Nintendo Switch

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Episode Notes Devon drinks a little more water, Stacy drinks a lot more water, and everybody drinks wine.

  • Lifefactory Water Bottles
  • Cosmic Kids Yoga

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Episode Notes Once again, Stacy and Devon manage to spend almost an hour talking about a ten-minute video. Learn about how to stay sane and productive while staying at home.

  • Lockdown Productivity: Spaceship You
  • Candid Cocktails
  • [CGP Grey on YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2C_jShtL725hvbm1arSV9w)

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon try CBD Oil for a week. And, yes, we talk about Animal Crossing AGAIN.

  • Feals
  • [Animal Crossing Tragedy] (http://www.krunk4ever.com/blog/2007/11/19/animal-crossing-tragedy/)
  • [Animal Crossing Is Tragic] (https://animalcrossingtragedy.ytmnd.com/)

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Episode Notes This week, our buddies meditate for 30 minutes and discuss how it has helped their daily lives.

  • WheezyWaiter: I Meditated Everyday for a Month. Here's What Happened.
  • Spotify Guided Meditation Playlist

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Episode Notes Here's the thing -- pandemics can make you feel a little depressed. Yes, that's an understatement. Stacy and Devon talk about how they've been feeling lately, about depression in general, and what the professionals say you should do to feel better. Also, Devon gets on her soapbox for a bit.

  • The reason Zoom calls drain your energy
  • How to Manage Depression During Quarantine
  • What Coronavirus Isolation Could Do To Your Mind (And Body)
  • COVID-19 and your mental health
  • CDC: COVID-19 - Stress and Coping
  • How to Protect Your Mental Health during the Coronavirus Outbreak
  • 15 ways to practice self-care in the time of coronavirus
  • A parenting guide during COVID-19: be kind to yourself
  • Why Animal Crossing Is the Game for the Coronavirus Moment

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon share some pop culture picks. Sometimes, it's okay to be gentle with yourself and just do nothing.

  • Justified
  • Devon Koren - The Song of the Brier.
  • McMillions
  • The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
  • Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness
  • Letterkenny

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon talk about the phases of the moon, how moon phases might influence the human psyche, and what we can learn from this cycle when it comes to planning and goals.

  • Beefeater Gin
  • The 8 Moon Phases & How They Affect Your Body and Mind
  • The Eight Phases of the Moon
  • Time for Magic - Which Moon Phase to Cast Your Spell
  • Is the Moon Affecting Your Sleep?

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Episode Notes Devon starts a 30 Day Yoga Challenge, and Stacy talks about having low blood pressure.

  • Yoga With Adriene
  • 30 Days of Yoga
  • Cosmic Kids Yoga
  • Do Yoga With Me

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon share tips and tricks of how to stay sane while under quarantine. And in true quarantine fashion, they have dogs barking and technical issues during the recording.

  • So Pumped Fitness - Animal Parade
  • So Pumped Fitness - Star Universe!
  • The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay

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Episode Notes It's Episode 69 (Nice!), so Devon and Stacy TALK ABOUT SEX! Specifically, they talk about Emily Nagoski's TED Talks and book Come As You Are.

  • The Truth About Unwanted Arousal
  • [How Couples Can Sustain a Strong Sexual Connection for a Lifetime] (https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_nagoski_how_couples_can_sustain_a_strong_sexual_connection_for_a_lifetime)
  • [The Keys to a Happier, Healthier Sex Life] (https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_nagoski_the_keys_to_a_happier_healthier_sex_life?language=en)
  • [Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life] (https://www.amazon.com/Come-You-Are-Surprising-Transform/dp/1476762090)

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Episode Notes Devon freaks out about COVID-19, Stacy's shoulder blade keeps popping out due to a weak scapula muscle, and both of our hosts journal throughout the week and report their findings.

  • Journaling for Mental Health
  • 5 Powerful Health Benefits of Journaling
  • Journaling for Health

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Episode Notes Stacy and Devon welcome Erin of So Pumped Fitness to talk about her career as a CrossFit coach and her beginner-friendly YouTube channel.

  • So Pumped Fitness!
  • Erin on Instagram

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Episode Notes Stacy buys wine for her wine rack, and Devon does her homework and reviews several mediation apps.

  • Homes along Lake Erie are covered in ice following two days of gale-force winds
  • [Tempranillo wine] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempranillo)

Devon reviews the following apps:

  • [iMindfulness] (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/imindfulness/id473747142)
  • [Ten Percent Happier] (https://www.tenpercent.com/)
  • [Waking Up] (https://wakingup.com/)
  • [Mindfulness Daily] (http://www.mindfulnessdailyapp.com/)
  • [Headspace] (https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app)
  • [Calm] (https://www.calm.com/)
  • [Simple Habit] (https://www.simplehabit.com/)
  • [Insight Timer] (https://insighttimer.com/)
  • [The Mindfulness App] (https://themindfulnessapp.com/)
  • [UCLA Mindful] (https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/ucla-mindful-app)
  • [Smiling Mind] (https://www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app)
  • [Stop, Breathe, and Think] (https://www.stopbreathethink.com/)

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Episode Notes Devon TRIES to sleep 7 hours a night, Stacy ONLY sleeps 7 hours a night, and our buddies discuss how to deal with sleep terrorists and what to do with ALL THIS TIME?!

  • Highlander Research and Education Center
  • Aviation Cocktail Recipe

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Today’s episode is all about sleep! Stacy sleeps too much, Devon sleeps too little, and apparently 7 hours is the “sweet spot.” Find out more on this episode of Weekly Buddy Time!

Show Notes

  • Moderation: A Radically Simple Food Diary
  • The Science of Sleep: Dreaming, Depression, and How REM Sleep Regulates Negative Emotions
  • The Extraordinary Importance of Sleep
  • Oversleeping: The Effects & Health Risks of Sleeping Too Much

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Fair warning: this is not our usual, bubbly podcast episode. Stacy and Devon have both had VERY crappy weeks (no pun intended), so this episode is a little more negative and a lot shorter than usual. Stacy fights food poisoning, Devon deals with her children’s medical issues, and both try to avoid sweets for the week.

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Devon and Stacy both do a one-day juice cleanse, and they compare notes on their experiences. Spoiler alert: Devon hates juice cleanses with the passion of a thousand fiery suns and will never do one again.

Garden of Flavor - One Day Juice Cleanse

Nekter Juice Bar - Classic Detox Cleanse

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This week, Stacy and Devon revisit their New Year’s Resolutions and celebrate the progress they have made so far in 2020. Bell rings abound in this week’s episode of Weekly Buddy Time!

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This week, Stacy and Devon talk about an episode of Back to Work and share their personal task systems. Plus! Wine, Witcher, and Garbanzo Beans.

Back to Work 459: Alley Oop to Yourself in the Future

John Legend

Passion Planner

Roasted Garbanzo Beans

The Witcher (TV Series)

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures

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Thomas and James from We Tried join Devon and Stacy to rank various brands of hard seltzer waters.

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Waking Up with Sam Harris

Ask Again, Yes: A Novel by Mary Beth Keane

The Best Meditation Apps of 2019

Sam Harris: The Last Time

Sam Harris: Don’t Meditate Because It’s Good For You

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On this episode of Weekly Buddy Time, Stacy and Devon interview Patrick from We Tried to discuss what it’s like to be a vampire and work the night shift.

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Hoplark HopTea

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Stacy and Devon follow up on Time Boxing, and they talk about Sustainable Willpower and the Fitbod App. Find out what’s inspiring Stacy to get up and work out at 5am!

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This is the episode where we’re supposed to talk about Curious Elixirs, but instead we talk about time boxing and sewing machines for an hour.

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Curious Elixirs

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We tried to do show notes but got distracted looking at ducks.

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In this episode of Weekly Buddy Time, Stacy and Devon talk about a 40 minute podcast episode for over an hour. Special thanks to James Hacker for directing us to a podcast talking about a book that features several studies and many quotes from scholarly articles that involve several other studies, interviews, and personal anecdotes from people who probably also have books and podcasts. I hope you enjoy this Ouroboros-esque episode.

Show Notes

The Next Big Idea - Indistractable: Staying Focused in a World of Distractions

The Case of the Hazy IPA

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Curious Elixirs

Tidying with Tania: How I created my Yoga and Meditation Room

Stacy’s Yoga Room Pinterest Board

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Our heroes took on a challenge this week! Stacy swore and cussed like a sailor, and Devon did her best not to swear or cuss at all. Also: drunken ramblings about questionable parenting choices. All this and more on this week’s Weekly Buddy Time!

Show Notes

  • Stacy’s Yoga Room Pinterest Board

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Rango (2011 film)

The Healthy Mind Platter

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“Is Google Making Us Stupid?” by Nicholas Carr

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  • Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?: Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise by Alex Hutchinson

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Women’s Foodservice Forum

Anne Grady Group

Colette Carlson

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Watch our Facebook Live Video! https://www.facebook.com/weeklybuddytime/videos/488339035230150?sfns=mo

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Four Health Numbers You Should Know

Calculate Your BMI

Weekly Buddy Time: The No Gallbladder Club

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The World Famous BOB

Devon blogs about burlesque

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Science vs Fasting Diets: What’s the Skinny?

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Pack Up & Go: A Surprise Travel Agency

Visit Duluth!

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In this episode, Devon feels overwhelmed by life and comes to Stacy for help and advice. Spoilers: Stacy suggests Devon spend a little more time planning and a little less time trying to do burlesque AND church on the same day.

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Pack Up & Go - A Surprise Travel Agency

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Mayo Clinic — Red wine and resveratrol: good for your heart?

Quartz News — Can you tell broscience from real science?

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WheezyWaiter: Meditation Made my Life Better

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StrongLifts Strength Training

The Mayo Clinic Fitness Test

What the f*** is a slam ball?!!

Back to Work 435: Scanner of Horizons - Devon’s question about panic attacks is featured!

10 Non-Scale Health Goals

A Slacker’s Guide to Losing Weight Without Trying

8 Ways to Keep Your Workouts Body-Positive

5 Body Positive Fitness Goals to Inspire You

11 New Year’s Resolutions for Body Acceptance

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Nancy’s Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook

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Weekly Buddy Time: The No Gallbladder Club

Weekly Buddy Time: My Inner Adolescent

Why Do Bees Make Honey?

Wikipedia article on DISC assessments

Everything DiSC (Devon is a certified DiSC instructor for this product)

StrengthsFinder

Susan Packard: Fully Human

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7 Ways the Moon May Affect Your Health

Why I’m at Peace with my Weight Gain

23andMe

The Monty Hall Problem

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Hotel Luna Mystica - Vintage Trailer Hotel and Starlight Campground

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The Hoots Media Network

The Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet by Robert Santos-Prowse

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Devon works out (finally!) and Stacy visits the library. Listen to a rare 100% success rate on this week’s episode of Weekly Buddy Time!

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DEVON’S WORKOUT PLAN - 3X a week

Warm Up (5 minute treadmill walk)

2-3 Circuits:

Squats (10-15 reps)

Pushups (10-15 reps)

Plank (at least 15 secs)

Jumping Jacks (10-15 reps)

Lunges (10 per leg)

Lying Hip Raise (10-15 reps)

Cool Down (Stretching)

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Symptoms

Signs of post-traumatic stress disorder in caregivers following an expected death: A qualitative study

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Cancer

Resistance training can improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety in those who likely have PTSD

I, Zombie

Stiff

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The Noom app

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Stacy kayaks through Chicago; meanwhile, Lexapro makes Devon feel like a halfway normal person apparently. Goal catchup, wellness progress, and mental health — all on this week’s Weekly Buddy Time!

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In this episode of Weekly Buddy Time, Stacy and Devon invite their respective husbands, James and Thomas, to talk about sleep and sleep tracking.

Show Notes

Hoots Hollerin’

We Tried

Sleep Watch App

AutoSleep

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Here’s the song Devon was trying to remember - Macklemore - “Can’t Hold Us”

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Stacy is working out, but forgetting to blog; Devon is sleeping (kinda), but forgetting to meditate. Also, apparently Stacy is the father of Devon’s middle child. Find out more on this week’s Weekly Buddy Time!

Show Notes

Hoots Hollerin’: The Sleepwalking Show — https://www.hoots.media/holler/2019/5/1/the-sleepwalking-show

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Devon suffers from the phenomenon known as “glitter crash,” and Stacy misses Knoxville but gives EXCELLENT advice (as always). Plus, listen to all those bell dings this week! Show Notes * Check out Stacy’s blog!

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Burlesque helps Devon understand her own femininity, and Stacy pursues her love of cooking. Plus, apparently Blogger is still a thing — who knew?!

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In this Special Edition Bonus Episode (okay, not REALLY a bonus episode, even though Devon keeps insisting it is) Stacy finally gets to follow up on all of the things Devon never lets her talk about. Find out how Stacy keeps hydrated with carbonated water and stays OFF of social media on this week’s Weekly Buddy Time!

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If you haven't figured it out yet, the theme of this podcast is that Stacy has it together and Devon is a hot mess. This week, Stacy prevails despite all odds, and Devon discovers that she is, in fact, NOT a short sleeper.

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Panda Notebook: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078K7HJ3Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&pldnSite=1

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Stacy shares her vacation adventures in New Orleans, cleans out her closet, and fails at eating meditations. Devon takes care of flu-ridden children, Marie Kondo’s her diet, and fails at everything else.

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Stacy and Devon return from their week of no goals with some insights and thoughts on personal motivation and roadblocks. Does Devon eat to stay awake? Does Stacy really care about fashion? Also, why does Devon sound like she has Phoebe’s Sexy Singing Voice?! Find out on this week’s episode of Weekly Buddy Time!

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https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/daily-stretching-routine#1

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Stacy’s a big ole baby and Devon has a chance!

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It's about progress, not perfection! A good thing to keep in mind as February continues to be challenging. This week, Devon sleeps, Stacy relaxes, and Devon and Stacy talk at length about their personal experiences giving up social media.

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It's a February of Fails so far, but Stacy and Devon are determined to turn it around! Crazy schedules, lots of travel, don't forget to floss -- and Devon goes ALL IN! Find out what's next for our Weekly Buddies!

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And January ends, not with a bang, but with a BIG FAIL. But that’s okay, because Stacy and Devon have been tracking well on their goals for the year overall and have prepared this special monthly recap episode to tell you all about it! Did we meditate every day? Did we forget about our hobbies? Find out on this episode of Weekly Buddy Time!

Show Notes

Day One Journal App - http://dayoneapp.com/

Stacy's "old school" paper planner - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_n25yFYUIKyM0NyMEJDN19xWXhicWdCSTVVQ1ZxbjdxQ3dV/view?usp=sharing

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It's January, and it's so cold that the pigeons are wearing sweaters! How do you get through your first Chicago winter with no alcohol? Also, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Stacy as we celebrate with the biggest win of 2019 so far.

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Devon fails but is happy about it, Stacy has feelings on various types of liquid consumption, and HOW DO DOGS POOP WHEN IT’S SO COLD OUTSIDE?! All this and more on Weekly Buddy Time!

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Our Weekly Buddies are off to a good start for the New Year! Planning for Emergency Goals, coming up with hobbies for the new year, and taking burlesque lessons...?!! It's already a full week! All this and more on Episode 6 of Weekly Buddy Time!


  • Sark's Playbook that Stacy modeled hers after (this thing is amazing!) - https://www.amazon.com/Sarks-Journal-Play-Book-Place/dp/0890877025

  • Correction regarding Apple Watch exercise ring: Stacy researched it when the watch came out. They have since released how they calculate it "_Every full minute of movement that equals or exceeds the intensity of a brisk walk counts toward your daily Exercise and Move goals_."

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Join Stacy and Devon over a glass (or three) of wine as they discuss the tools that they use to stay on track with their goals. Awesome apps, great websites, and bullet journals galore! Plus, Devon contemplates nature and animal husbandry. All this and more on this special edition of Weekly Buddy Time!

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Stacy's Tools

● Planner Pro: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/planner-pro-daily-calendar/id571588936?mt=8 (they don't have a web version, it is only available for phone or tablet.)

● Habitshare: https://habitshareapp.com/

● FitnessBlender: https://www.fitnessblender.com/

● PlateJoy: https://www.platejoy.com/

● Lose It: https://loseit.com/

Devon's Tools

● WaterMinder: http://waterminder.com

● Review of Simple Habit app with link: https://techcrunch.com/2016/06/22/simple-habit-is-an-app-to-squeeze-mindfulness-into-your-busy-day/

● TickTick: https://ticktick.com/?language=en_US

● Leuchtturm Notebook: https://www.amazon.com/Leuchtturm-Softcover-Composition-Dotted-Notebook/dp/B06XQ237X1/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1546981864&sr=8-8&keywords=luchterm+1917

● Devon’s Markers: https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Drawing-Illustration/Markers/Twin-Tip-Fineline-Markers/p/80781440

● Bullet Journal Basics: https://bulletjournal.com

● Boho Berry’s favorite bullet journal spreads: https://www.bohoberry.com/favorite-bullet-journal-spreads/

● Boho Berry’s bullet journaling with Getting Things Done: https://www.bohoberry.com/bullet-journal-gtd/

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Stacy and Devon are getting ready for the new year! Listen as they share updates on their weekly goals and share their New Year's Resolutions. And they do it in costume!


Every year, about 700,000 in the U.S. have their gallbladders removed.

https://www.everydayhealth.com/gallbladder/laparoscopic-gallbladder-surgery.aspx

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Stacy wants to eat more sweets, Devon kills virtual plants, planning is good, and sleep is SO HARD! All of this and more on this episode of Weekly Buddy Time!

  • Today Article on the Mediterrean Diet: https://www.today.com/series/start-today/recipes-mediterranean-diet-plan-hoda-kotb-s-starttoday-t106766

  • Stacy's Workout Routine:

  • https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/3-day-flexibility-challenge-day-1-fluid-full-body-stretches-for-flexibility-and-stress-relief

  • https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/3-day-flexibility-challenge-day-2-pilates-yoga-blend-for-flexibility-and-toning

  • https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/3-day-flexibility-challenge-day-3-static-stretches-for-flexibility-and-range-of-motion

  • Plant Nanny Water Tracking App: http://plantnannyapp.com

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Devon is a hot mess, Stacy is an inspiration, and brandy is actually a fairly alcoholic beverage. Join us as we track our progress for the week, discover that yoga cures everything, and decide that Devon needs tiny foods.

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Sleep is apparently NOT overrated after all, and pork is a red meat (we have the goblins to prove it.) All this and more on the inaugural episode of Weekly Buddy Time!

  • Stacy’s awesome PowerPoint on Mediterranean diets! - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5hPoAyw-LGbNlFhdS11V3l5UERJOVp0OTVfTUNUajlJRWRJ/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=mspresentation

  • Devon’s Mediterranean Diet Recipes: Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/249347/lemon-garlic-marinated-shrimp/

  • Devon's Mediterranean Diet Recipes: Mediterranean Chicken Pinwheels (if you make with low fat cream cheese): https://cupcakesandkalechips.com/mediterranean-chicken-pinwheels/

  • Useful Apps: AutoSleep: http://autosleep.tantsissa.com/

  • Useful Apps: Simple Habit: https://www.simplehabit.com/

  • US Army Sleep Tactics: https://www.fastcompany.com/90253444/what-happened-when-i-tried-the-u-s-armys-tactic-to-fall-asleep-in-two-minutes