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Episode 16 - My Politics Over Time 40:42

8M ago40:42

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The metamorphosis of our political identities is a journey that can surprise even ourselves. I never expected to trade in my Democrat badge for an Independent's uncertainty, only to later align with the Republicans. With Leander Kelsey Jr by my side, we unfold the story of this evolution, revealing why primaries played a pivotal role in this switch…

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Episode 15: The Social Media Evolution - Molding Digital Identities 38:27

9M ago38:27

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Remember the days when updating your MySpace page with the perfect song felt like the most crucial decision of the week? As we ride the wave of nostalgia, Ben Ford and I, Leander Kelsey Jr., throw it back to those early digital days and chart the rise of social media from its innocent roots to the complex giant it's become. Our candid tales and per…

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Episode 14 - Shifting Gears Part 2 - Changing Care Desires Over Time 47:06

9M ago47:06

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Ever wondered how a car can be an extension of your soul? Join us, Ben Ford and Leander Kelsey Jr., as we embark on a gear-grinding journey through the world of cars and their intimate ties to our identities. From the practicality of a Ford Lightning to the eclectic dream garage that rivals Jay Leno's collection, we share our heartfelt thanks to ou…

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Episode 13 - Shifting Gears: Our Changing Car Desires (Part 1) 34:06

9M ago34:06

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Buckle up for a ride through time as we reminisce about the cars that revved up our teenage dreams and how our tastes have evolved to the sophisticated preferences of today. In our latest episode, we chat about the allure of bubble Chevys and SS Impalas that ruled our younger years, inspired by cultural icons of the era. However, as we've navigated…

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Episode 12 - Thee Outdoors: Backyard and Beyond 46:39

10M ago46:39

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Remember those carefree days of youth when the call of the wild was quite literally your mother hollering across the lake to wrap up your outdoor shenanigans? Those days might be long gone, but the allure of the great outdoors remains unshaken in adulthood. In our latest podcast episode, we take a nostalgic stroll down memory lane and contrast it w…

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Episode 11 - DIY or Pay 40:47

10M ago40:47

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Ever found yourself knee-deep in a DIY disaster, questioning your life choices as you hold a perplexing piece of IKEA furniture? Well, you're not alone. Join us on a rollicking adventure that pits the can-do spirit against the realities of home and auto repairs. We'll share tales from the trenches, like my own thermostat debacle and a calamitous at…

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Episode 11 - People Watching: The Unscripted Drama of Daily Life 34:08

10M ago34:08

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Have you ever caught yourself, in a moment of idle curiosity, watching the world whirl around you, taking in the nuances of human behavior like a spectator at the grandest of plays? That's where you'll find me, Ben Ford, and my partner in observation, Leander Kelsey Jr., as we peel back the curtain on the delightfully unpredictable art of people wa…

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Episode 10: Potluck - Good Luck 28:39

10M ago28:39

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Ever wondered what it takes to be the unrivaled champ of potluck etiquette? Strap in as your hosts, Ben Ford and Leander Kelsey Jr., take you on a rip-roaring ride through the world of communal feasts, dishing out chuckles alongside practical advice. We'll let you in on a little secret—the recipes that get you invited back are not the ones you whip…

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Episode 9 - Binge-Worthy Adulthood 40:16

11M ago40:16

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Remember the days when we'd huddle around the TV waiting for our favorite show's scheduled time slot, only to be interrupted by commercials? Fast forward, and we're navigating a sea of digital content, ravenous for the next binge-worthy wave. Cue Ben Ford and Leander Kelsey Jr. joining forces to dissect the grown-up love affair with media that leav…

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Episode 8 - Diverse Living 57:41

11M ago57:41

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Ever found yourself chuckling at the quirks of different American cities? Well, Ben Ford and Leander Kelsey Junior have, and they're spilling the beans on the cultural mishaps and laughter-filled lessons learned from coast to coast. Sip on some metaphorical Japanese whiskey with us as we recount the welcoming warmth of Tuskegee, the stoic streets o…

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Episode 7 - Burnout: Finding Balance in Life's Demands 46:11

11M ago46:11

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Ever found yourself running on empty, trapped in a cycle of stress that seems endless? Join me, Ben Ford, alongside Leander Kelsey Jr., as we tackle the beast called burnout. Together, we share raw, personal encounters with this modern malaise, spanning from the demanding echoes of parenting to the silent, self-imposed pressure cooker we often find…

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Episode 6 - Fitness Beyond School Gyms 48:55

11M ago48:55

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Ever thought about how your fitness regimen changes when you swap college sports for a 9-to-5 and a family? Grab a drink and join the camaraderie as my pal Leander Kelsey Jr. and I, Ben Ford, muse over the trials and laughter that come with chasing the elusive grown-up work-life-fitness balance. This isn't just about mourning our athletic glory day…

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Episode 5 - The Friendship Evolution 33:31

12M ago33:31

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Explore 'The Friendship Evolution' with Ben and Kelsey on I figured Out, I'm Grown, where we delve into how friendships change from childhood to adulthood. This episode offers insights into maintaining long-term friendships, navigating the challenges of evolving relationships, and understanding when it's time to let go. Join us as we discuss the im…

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Episode 4: Gift-Giving Etiquette - The Unspoken Rules… 51:14

12M ago51:14

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This laugh-packed episode sheds light on the art of meaningful gifts, beyond just price tags. Discover the secrets to selecting presents that resonate, from heartfelt gestures to memorable experiences, with our light-hearted guide to etiquette. Whether it’s navigating birthdays, anniversaries, or ‘just because’ moments, we share hilarious personal …

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Episode 3 - Revisiting Childhood Dreams 49:31

12M ago49:31

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Join Ben and Leander on a nostalgic trip down memory lane in 'Revisiting Childhood Dreams'. This episode explores how our youthful aspirations have transformed as we've journeyed into adulthood. From astronauts to artists, we delve into the dreams we had, the paths we took, and the reality checks along the way. Tune in for a blend of humor, reflect…

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Episode 2 - Learning to Say No 31:45

1y ago31:45

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Dive into the art of 'Learning to Say No' with hosts Ben and Leander as they humorously dissect the importance of setting boundaries in both personal and professional realms. Discover the power of a well-placed 'no' as they share personal anecdotes, tackle the nuances of assertiveness, and provide tips to help you guard your time and energy. This e…

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Episode 1 - First Big, DUMB!!, Purchase 51:49

1y ago51:49

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Discussing the first significant purchase someone made as an adult and the lessons learned from it.Benjamin Ford & Leander Kelsey Jr.

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Welcome To The Circus 1:14:23

5+ y ago1:14:23

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When you were a child, you were afraid of clowns and now you are one. Funny how life comes full circle. We’ve all been there and some of us are still stuck at the circus. Dewey and Bre share a variety of situations where clownery exists in their lives. They also argue about Nicki vs Joe Budden. Oh and is Jay a clown for partnering with the NFL? Let…

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The one where we talk about the Rugrats 32:54

5+ y ago32:54

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Sam and guest Zach, Ohio resident, physicist and brother.

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Pull Up, But Pull Out 1:39:00

5+ y ago1:39:00

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Did you know that 1 in 5 children live in a single parent household? Two very special guests, Stephanie and Devin join us to share their experiences as single parents. But we also discuss trauma. A lot happened. Just tune in.Let’s chat.Am I Grown Yet?

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Where the wild things are 14:24

5+ y ago14:24

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I am a grown up and other surprising truths ep.1

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How I have grown through life through mistakes 8:48

5+ y ago8:48

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It’s my grandma passing

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Episode 3 0:12

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The Battle of Sweden (for the World Championship) 9:42

6+ y ago9:42

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In which I discuss in not as much detail as I'd like the Swedish pop queen Robyn's video for "Call Your Girlfriend" and whether some years later she can still claim the title of Best Video Eva. OR if I posit, the savage youth of Sigrid and her "Strangers" video has done the unthinkable and put Robyn the Unbeatable into 2nd place. (1000% directed to…

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These Are My Heist Friends

6+ y ago

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Brook and Kari talk about adult female friendships, meeting Internet friends, friends when you’re married, the work of being a friend, the friends at work, lessons from Oceans 8, how friendships awkwardly dissipate. A great podcast all about friendship: Friendshipping Oceans 8 The Nancy podcast episode about Gaggles…

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It was supposed to only be 3 minutes 23:04

6+ y ago23:04

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Enunciate the syllables

7y ago

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Brook and Kari talk about conferences: going to them, enjoying yourself, getting your money’s worth, doing a talk, understanding the code of conduct.Kari Halsted and Brook Shelley

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Dom Jorts

7y ago

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Brook and Kari chat about recent movies we’ve seen, books read, and podcasts listened to. 50 Shades spoilers. Tolkien white guys. Superhero movies. Writers writing about experiences they don’t have. Movies we talk about: Black Panther Get Out Cloverfield Paradox Cloverfield 50 Shades of Grey I Don’t Feel at Home in this World Anymore Hunt for the W…

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What We Did On Our Vacation

7y ago

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Brook and Kari talk about what we’ve been up to, since we haven’t been podcasting a whole lot. Some really good book, movie, TV, and podcast recommendations here. I (Kari) can’t believe I didn’t mention I listened to S-Town. Plus, we talk about gender confirmation surgery.Kari Halsted and Brook Shelley

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United By Queerness

7+ y ago

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Brook and Kari talk about Pride month, celebrations, marches, mainstreaming, commodification, rainbow-washing, chanting, mourning, abstaining, and showing up for the actual work the rest of the year. Should you go? Yes.Kari Halsted and Brook Shelley

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Don't Ghost Your Parents

7+ y ago

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Brook and Kari discuss chosen families, constructing family units, friends that stick, healthy boundaries for adults, rules for showing up for your friends.Kari Halsted and Brook Shelley

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A Man with a Bowler Hat and Rolled Up Sleeves

7+ y ago

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Brook and Kari discuss drinks, from breastfeeding and tap water, to aquavit and bourbon, to weird sodas. Our favorite cocktail recipes and our basic go-to comfort drinks. Mnemonic rhymes aren’t as helpful as just not drinking too much. I could not find the article I mentioned in the recording about how your body processes what you drink. If you kno…

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Whoa Canada

8y ago

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Kari and Brook talk about Canada. Justin Trudeau is cute. Colonialist settlement was horrible, and so is the government’s treatment of indigenous people. Pipelines, socialized medicine, parental leave, RCMP, blinking green lights, grams of salami. This episode of I Guess We're Grown-Ups Now is sponsored by: Transistor.fm Young Justin Trudeau Indige…

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Cry You Later

8y ago

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Brook and Kari discuss crying, particularly at work, and what it means, why we do it, and what to do if you see someone doing it. This episode of I Guess We're Grown-Ups Now is sponsored by: Transistor.fm Crying at work could damage your career, study suggests NaaaahhhhhKari Halsted and Brook Shelley

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Home Poopin’

8y ago

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Kari and Brook revisit the topic of travelling: how we pack, what we pack, how we make ourselves feel at home when away, and the weird things human bodies do when you’re on the road. This episode of I Guess We're Grown-Ups Now is sponsored by: Transistor.fm Jet lag diet Friend-of-the-show Nick swears by this diet for adjusting your body to a new ti…

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A Bad Bargain With An Elf

8y ago

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Brook and Kari discuss children and not having them, how to get one if you need one, life scripts, undermining parents, pets and how having them is and isn’t like having kids. Brook’s cat makes us laugh and we try to describe it. Great radio. This episode of I Guess We're Grown-Ups Now is sponsored by: Transistor.fm…

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The Green Pickle

8y ago

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We’re back, adullllltttzzzz! Brook and Kari have come out of hibernation to hit your eardrums with a brand new episode, mostly about how to handle the holidays like a grown-up when you’re spending them with unfamiliar people, or worse, familiar people! We talk about Friendsgiving, new and old traditions, Brook loves a good yule. This episode of I G…

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Jargon and Stats

9y ago

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For Grown-Ups’ first threesome, Kari and Brook are joined by Kayleigh to talk about polyamorism, paramours and metamours and poly unicorns, cis/straight and queer poly, models and structures of poly relationships, how to (and how not to) go polyamorous, jealousy, compersion, and how poly is like Agile. Turns out, Kari’s the only one who’s seen Thre…

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Good Enough for Vin Diesel

9y ago

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Kari chats with Victor Yocco about the benefits of stopping drinking, the practice of sobriety, how to support people choosing to not drink, fizzy drinks at bars, and when’s a good time to ask why someone’s not drinking (never). This episode of I Guess We're Grown-Ups Now is sponsored by: Transistor.fm The Sober Experience: There’s Purpose In My So…

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Forcing It

9y ago

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Brook and Kari talk about forcing it with desk legs, friendships, love, taxes, being disciplined, and work. Also: the question of whether telling 20-somethings to just work hard is good advice. This episode of I Guess We're Grown-Ups Now is sponsored by: Transistor.fm XOXO Outpost GetBullish – Aggressive Lady-Advice An Open Letter To My CEO — Mediu…

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Civic Doodie

9y ago

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Brook and Kari talk about the ups and downs of volunteering, kids volunteering badly, empathy and relationship building, selflessness and selfishness, how broken the system can be, doing “little” things, giving yourself credit, volunteering at work. This episode of I Guess We're Grown-Ups Now is sponsored by: Transistor.fm The 2013 Texas filibuster…

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We Burn Something and Drink

9y ago

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Kari and Brook talk about holiday plans, going out versus staying in, solstice, resolutions versus spontaneity, not smiling at strangers, journalling as reflection, minimalism, reading, and death to “should.” Also: cat noises. This episode of I Guess We're Grown-Ups Now is sponsored by: Transistor.fm [YearCompass Close 2015. Plan 2016.]1 [Day One A…

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My Friendship Car is in Miles Per Hour

9y ago

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Brook and Kari talk about adult friendships and the Internet, cross-pollination, intensity, friending regret, breakups, retweeting, aspirational friends, attraction, homogeneity, and the roommate switch. This episode of I Guess We're Grown-Ups Now is sponsored by: Transistor.fm [Kate (@tikikate) Twitter]1 Friendship wholly maintained by the Interne…

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Playlist for Death

9y ago

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Brook and Kari record over wine and cats, and ponder their own mortality, loved ones (including pets) dying, being ready to die, risky behavior, travelling on planes, and trying to understand death. Uplifting! This episode of I Guess We're Grown-Ups Now is sponsored by: Transistor.fm Amit Gupta, Photojojo - XOXO Festival (2015) - YouTube If your do…

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Stolen Canadian Accent

9y ago

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Kari and Brook Shelley talk about mommy/cat blogging/podcasting, going home again, travelling on other people’s dime, accents, sci fi lit by women, revisiting old hobbies, and whole other episodes. This episode of I Guess We're Grown-Ups Now is sponsored by: Transistor.fm [brook shelley (@brookshelley) Twitter]1 XOXO Festival Brook and Kari and 100…

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The Dark Side of Decisiveness

9+ y ago

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Hilary (@theOtherHilary) is back to chat with Kari about hating yourself-in-other-people, respectful conversation, when and how we indulge ourselves, the statute of limitations on being mean, safe places for venting, and self-regulation. This episode of I Guess We're Grown-Ups Now is sponsored by: Transistor.fm I Guess We’re Grown-Ups Now #8: It’s …

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The Jackie Chan Packing Strategy

9+ y ago

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Kari and her guest Aditi talk about international travel, local delicacies, Airbnb, Jackie Chan’s packing strategies, friend trips, community sourced trip planning, and neck pillows. [Aditi (@AdtGrg) Twitter]1 [Experts on Everything SSKTN]2 Kari’s old parenting podcast Camino de Santiago - The pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela in pictures…

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I Can Make a Bedbug Party

10y ago

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Kari and Liz James discuss adult ADHD: definitions, advantages, getting diagnosed, strategies for thriving with it, fantastic metaphors, treatments, marrying well, accidental vacations, and black diamond people. ADHD Is Different for Women — The Atlantic [Rebel With A Label Maker Mapping clouds since 2009]2 Liz’s blog…

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Your Body Will Betray You

10y ago

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Kari’s guest is Rebekah Bennetch and they discuss the horrors of public speaking, the formula for creating a great speech, how to practice and prepare, vocal delivery techniques, and whether you should drink before you do a speech. New show theme music! Uncertain Future by Sun Channel Music [Things to Fear Cartoon Savage Chickens]2 Speech Night, 19…

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Family Meeting in the Blanket Fort

10y ago

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Kari and Megan Cheesbrough talk about advanced parenting: collaborating with minors; de-escallating bad behavior without shame; showing your children you’re on their team; negotiating with teachers; and worrying that your kid’s a sociopath. Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persiste…

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