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Episode 254: A Good Enough Goodbye 14:40

8M ago14:40

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Janine and Shannon have made the difficult decision to stop recording the podcast. In this episode, we discuss how we came to that decision and how life-changing the podcast has been for us.We are so grateful to our listeners for their attention and support over the five years of this podcast. We hope that you've benefited from listening. Our plan …

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Episode 253: Better Sleep 31:28

11M ago31:28

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Getting a great night's sleep can be elusive, especially as we get older. Shannon and Janine have tried a lot of things to improve the quality of their sleep and we're excited to discuss them in this episode. We provide lots of great links with this one! Discussion topics include:• The good old days when we could get a good night's sleep and not ev…

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Episode 252: Taking the Win 14:45

11M ago14:45

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Why is it so hard to acknowledge our small victories? In this episode, Janine and Shannon discuss taking the win and how it's good for our productivity (and our health!).Discussion topics include:• How it can be hard to accept that what you've done is valuable and counts even if it's not perfect• The (erroneous) idea that if you feel good about wha…

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Episode 251: Start Simple 17:12

11M ago17:12

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Shannon's back from Italy and we're running some episodes we recorded before she left. This week, Shannon and Janine are talking about the beauty of taking a simple approach to starting something and how that can be challenging for perfectionists.Discussion topics include:• Our virtual retreat to plan our YNAB coaching practices (simpler than tryin…

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Episode 250: Feeling Good About Good Enough (Redux) 19:52

12M ago19:52

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It's our 250th episode! This week we're re-running an episode from May 2021, almost exactly two years ago. Next week, keep an eye out for a new episode.Getting comfortable with stopping at good enough (rather than pursuing perfection) can be tough for some people. But it can also be really beneficial. This week Janine and Shannon talk about how and…

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Episode 249: Less Is More (Redux) 32:50

12M ago32:50

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This week we're offering a repeat from January 2020.Shannon and Janine are living the "less is more" mantra this year as Shannon makes it a focus of her 2020 goals and Janine focuses on helping her organizing clients let go of excess. In this episode, they discuss how less stuff can add up to more freedom and happiness.Discussion topics include:• O…

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Episode 248: Personal Capacity (Redux) 33:46

12M ago33:46

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We first published this episode back in February 2019. It feels more relevant than ever in our post-pandemic world.If you feel you should be running at 100 percent capacity, you're not doing yourself any favors. This week Janine and Shannon discuss personal capacity and how making sure you're giving yourself plenty of room capacity-wise can help yo…

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Episode 247: Make A Bad Day Better (Redux) 19:12

1y ago19:12

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Shannon's on vacation, so we're rerunning some favorite episodes for the next month or so. This week, we're revisiting Janine's bad day in 2021 and how Shannon helped her (and, we hope, you) turn it around.Everyone has a bad day some time. On the day we recorded this episode, Janine was experiencing a bad day that left a dark cloud hanging over her…

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Episode 246: Preventing Pileups (Redux) 33:34

1y ago33:34

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Bothered by an overabundance of paper and email? This episode is for you. Last week, Shannon and Janine discussed working through backlogs and this week we share some strategies for creating systems so those backlogs don't come back. Specifically we talk about ideas for email, snail mail and paper in general.Discussion topics include:• How having a…

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Episode 245: Working Through a Backlog (Redux) 30:14

1y ago30:14

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We published this episode back in February 2020 and unfortunately backlogs are not a thing of the past! We thought we'd rerun it for those who are still dealing with this challenge.When stuff piles up in your home or office it can overwhelming to contemplate plowing through it and getting rid of the backlog. Add perfectionist tendencies to the equa…

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Episode 244: We're YNAB Budgeting Coaches 18:21

1y ago18:21

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Squee! Janine and Shannon have exciting news to share: We've both completed a training program to earn the certification YNAB Certified Budgeting Coaches. We're very excited to coach people so they can benefit from this unique budgeting methodology and software as we have. This week we talk all about why we love YNAB (You Need a Budget).Discussion …

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Episode 243: Are We Having Fun Yet? 19:15

1y ago19:15

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Having fun is important! In this laughter-infused episode, Shannon and Janine have fun discussing how to prioritize fun and adding fun to every day life.Discussion topics include:• Our criterion for continuing with our podcast: We'll keep doing it as long as we're having fun• How fun is different for different people• We agree: Things are fun when …

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Episode 242: It's Okay to Be Imperfect 17:01

1y ago17:01

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One of the hardest parts about perfectionism is that it can mess with your feelings of self worth. In this episode, Janine and Shannon discuss how your value as a person has nothing to do with how perfectly you do things.Discussion topics include:• Early spring in Portland and St. Louis!• One of the difficult things about perfectionism: Feeling bad…

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Episode 241: Building a Buffer 20:49

1y ago20:49

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Life can get so frazzled when you don't build in buffers. In this episode Shannon and Janine discuss the value of buffers and some different ways you can build them into your life.Discussion topics include:• Janine's current frustrations about her busy schedule• The culprit: She's not scheduling the desk time she needs• How Janine gets cranky when …

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Episode 240: Low-Hanging Fruit 14:54

1y ago14:54

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Doing the easiest thing first (the low-hanging fruit) gets a bad rap. But it can actually make everything easier. In this episode Janine and Shannon discuss strategies around using low-hanging fruit to get stuff done.Discussion topics include:• Low-hanging fruit counts!• How allowing yourself to address low-hanging fruit first can help you get star…

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Episode 239: Genealogy Redux 39:40

1y ago39:40

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In honor of next week's big in-person and virtual genealogy conference, RootsTech, we are re-running a 2018 episode about applying a good-enough mentality to genealogy research. Enjoy!Shannon and Janine are among the millions of people who enjoy doing genealogy research. In fact, as a genealogy blogger, Janine devotes a significant amount of time t…

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Episode 238: Be Your Own BFF 17:18

1y ago17:18

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Why are we so hard on ourselves? It's not a rhetorical question. This week, Janine and Shannon discuss self-compassion and treating ourselves as nicely as we treat our besties.Discussion topics include:• The folly of harping on your past mistakes in an attempt to avoid those mistakes again• How constantly reminding yourself of your mistakes makes i…

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Episode 237: Flawless vs Ideal 15:56

1y ago15:56

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Prior to recording this episode, Shannon and Janine listened to a podcast discussing the new book "The Perfectionist's Guide To Losing Control: A Path To Peace And Power." The podcast sparked this week's discussion of aiming for ideal rather than flawless, the more commonly used definition of perfectionism. To us, ideal feels much more attainable a…

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Episode 236: How to Start a New Adventure 21:32

1y ago21:32

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The anticipation and anxiety around starting a new adventure can be even more intense when you're dealing with perfectionism. In this episode, Janine and Shannon discuss a new adventure they're both embarking on and how they're preparing for it.• How Shannon is feeling good (not just better) at good enough!• Janine and Shannon's excitement to be st…

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Episode 235: Hobbies (2023 Rerun) 41:46

1y ago41:46

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In what appears to be a new tradition, every other January we run this episode on Hobbies, one of our favorites. It first appeared in January 2019. Enjoy!Perfectionism can get in the way of starting or enjoying hobbies. This week Shannon and Janine talk about their hobbies (and attempted hobbies) and share strategies for getting past perfectionism …

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Episode 234: How to Start Finishing 21:34

1+ y ago21:34

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Sometimes finishing up a project that you've put down can feel daunting, especially if you're concerned about doing it perfectly. But finishing can be so rewarding! In this episode, Janine and Shannon discuss how to start finishing--and how to decide something is finished.Discussion topics include:• Shannon's concern that she'll find it hard to rem…

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Episode 233: Embracing an Effortless Wardrobe 24:02

1+ y ago24:02

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Getting dressed doesn't have to be hard. Embracing an effortless wardrobe can make everything easier. In this episode Shannon and Janine talk about the benefits of simplified dressing and how they go about making their wardrobe more effortless.Discussion topics include:• Is it a flock or herd of sheep?• Janine's recent closet clearing (including st…

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Episode 232: Overcoming Bad Habits (Redux) 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

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Just in time for the new year, we're re-running the second part of our 2018 short series on habits. We hope you find it helpful!Last week Janine and Shannon talked about creating helpful habits. This week, we look at the other side of the coin--letting go of bad habits. Shannon shares her view that all habits (even bad ones) are the result of good …

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Episode 231: Creating Helpful Habits (Redux) 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

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The new year is a great time to think about creating habits that will make your life easier. Shannon and Janine discussed habits early on in the podcast--way back in October 2018. We thought now would be great time to re-run this episode. When it comes to living an easy life, helpful habits are everything. In this episode Shannon and Janine discuss…

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Episode 230: Creating a Vision Board 18:52

1+ y ago18:52

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A vision board is a great way to get clear on what's important to you and keep it in sight year-round. The good news is that it doesn't have to be difficult! Janine and Shannon got together on Zoom to create digital vision boards and recorded this episode right after we finished. We had so much fun!Discussion topics include:• We created vision boar…

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Episode 229: Self Care (Redux) 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

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Self care never goes out of style. When we originally recorded this episode in January of 2019, we had no idea how important self care was going to become during the pandemic. This holiday season, we thought we'd share this important message again.Now that the holidays are over, it's a good idea to focus on taking care of yourself. This week Janine…

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Episode 228: Managing Mistakes 18:03

1+ y ago18:03

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We all make mistakes. And sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to mitigate those mistake, especially if you let perfectionism get in the way. This week, Janine and Shannon discuss a Big Mistake Janine made and how she dealt with it, extracting some lessons for us all.Discussion topics include:* The mistake Janine made in buying discounted pos…

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Episode 227: Making Tough Choices Easier 17:53

1+ y ago17:53

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We make so many choices each and every day and some are way more important than others. In this episode, Shannon and Janine discuss saving your brain power for the tougher choices and some strategies for making those choices easier.Discussion topics include:• The executive functioning drain of having so many choices to make• Letting as many decisio…

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Episode 226: Letting the Holidays Be Easy (Redux) 40:46

1+ y ago40:46

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It's officially winter holiday season, which can be stressful for many people. We want to help our listeners let it be easy! This week, we're re-running Episode 28, which we originally recorded for the 2018 holiday season. Our wish for you for this holiday season is less stress and more joy.The holiday season can be really hard on perfectionists, w…

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Episode 225: Cultivating Contentment 15:13

1+ y ago15:13

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Being content with your life is something most of us strive for. And it's so within our reach. This week Shannon and Janine discuss ways to be cultivate contentment while still being open to change.Discussion topics include:• Janine's unremarkable but happy-making dog walk• Noticing the things that are enjoyable and going well• Paying attention to …

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Episode 224: Reinvigorating Habits 19:20

1+ y ago19:20

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It is so easy for even the most ingrained habits to go by the wayside when you have a change in routine or other disruption. This week, Janine and Shannon discuss taking baby steps to reinvigorate your beneficial habits.Discussion topics include:• Janine's good-enough pre-Halloween raking of leaves• How disruption of routine can affect habits• Look…

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Episode 223: Jen Singer 32:38

1+ y ago32:38

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Being sick is hard. And perfectionism can make it even harder. In this episode Shannon and Janine talk with Jen Singer medical writer and author of the Just Diagnosed Guides. Jen has had her share of illnesses and she has used her extensive experience as a medical writer and a sick person to help other people diagnosed with illness, as well the peo…

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Episode 222: Charitable Actions 16:44

1+ y ago16:44

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It can be so rewarding to volunteer for a deserving organization. But it can difficult to find the right place. In this episode, Janine and Shannon discuss some considerations and strategies for finding an organization to donate your time or money.Discussion topics include:• Avoiding perfectionism in finding a place to volunteer• How Shannon found …

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Episode 221: Navigating Loss 21:19

1+ y ago21:19

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Janine's father, Gene, passed away in August and she was the beneficiary of much help and kindness from her friends, including Shannon. This week, we discuss her experience and some of the things that have made navigating loss a little easier for Janine.Discussion topics include:• The beautiful fall weather that Shannon and Janine are enjoying this…

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Episode 220: A Trip of a Lifetime 26:39

1+ y ago26:39

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We're back! After an absence of six weeks, Janine and Shannon are happy to be back at our microphones! This week we're discussing Shannon's trip of a lifetime, her 217-mile walk along the Camino de Santiago. In the episode we learn all about her amazing trip, including how perfectionism sometimes reared its head.Discussion topics include:• Shannon'…

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Episode 219: Preparing Imperfectly 20:05

1+ y ago20:05

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It can be really helpful to let go of perfectionism when preparing for big things. Shannon is embracing imperfection in her preparations for her much-anticipated trip to Portugal. This episode Shannon and Janine discuss preparing imperfectly as a way to free yourself from stress.Discussion topics include:• Shannon's (imperfect) preparation for her …

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Episode 218: Authenticity (Redux) 23:54

1+ y ago23:54

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Being authentic can be hard, especially if you want to project a perfect image. Back in October 2020, we talked all about authenticity and we wanted to share again. Enjoy!Shannon and Janine both embrace being authentic. But we understand that if you have a tendency toward perfectionism that it can be hard not to strive to appear perfect. In this ep…

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Episode 217: Good Enough Gardening 18:50

1+ y ago18:50

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Shannon is an avid gardener (Janine actively avoids it) and this year her gardening efforts got a very late start. In this episode Shannon and Janine discuss embracing good enough in the garden and acknowledge that an imperfect garden is better than no garden at all.Discussion topics include:• Janine's aversion to getting her hands dirty• Shannon's…

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Episode 216: Start Where You Are (Redux) 29:38

1+ y ago29:38

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Perfectionists tend to want to have all their ducks in a row before getting started on a new project. That tendency can be paralyzing. And it's so unnecessary. In this episode, which originally ran in November 2018, Janine and Shannon talk about how just starting where you are can benefit you in so many ways.Discussion topics include:• Why things d…

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Episode 215: Positive Persistence 21:27

1+ y ago21:27

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Sometimes we have to be persistent in order to settle disputes that arise. And that can be a source of stress. In this week's episode, Shannon and Janine discuss making resolution easier (and potentially more effective) by staying positive during the process.Discussion topics include:• The happy message on Shannon's chai latte• How Shannon's husban…

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Episode 214: Hydrate or Die 22:51

1+ y ago22:51

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We have all heard how important it is to stay hydrated. But for some of us, taking in the water our bodies need can feel challenging. This week, Janine and Shanon discuss some strategies for getting and staying hydrated.Discussion topics include: •How hydration is important year-round• The origin of this week's episode title• The importance of sipp…

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Episode 213: Relieving Stress 19:42

2y ago19:42

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We all get stressed from time to time, and some times are worse than others. In this episode Shannon and Janine discuss some stress-relief techniques, as well as some ideas for keeping stress levels low.Discussion topics include:• Janine's litany of things that are stressing her out right now• Shannon's husband's recent surgery and its resulting st…

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Episode 212: A Little at a Time 20:42

2y ago20:42

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Shannon's robust meal-planning and food inventorying system that she shared in Episode 209 wasn't created in one fell swoop. In this episode we discuss how incremental problem solving can help you create systems that make you happy.Discussion topics include:• Monarch butterflies!• How complex systems are often built a little at a time• How incremen…

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Episode 211: Running Early 17:08

2y ago17:08

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Do you have a tendency to run late? Shannon and Janine used to run perpetually late, but no more. This week we discuss the strategies we've used to go from tardy to early (or at least on time).Discussion topics include:• Our past challenges with punctuality• How perfectionism played into it• Taking into account all the time it takes to get somewher…

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Episode 210: Enjoying Reading 25:40

2y ago25:40

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Janine and Shannon love reading novels for pleasure and we have found ways to fit it into our busy lives. If you like to read but don't seem to have time to read as much as you'd like, this episode might give you some ideas for squeezing in some enjoyable reading.Discussion topics include:• Our usual complaining about summer weather• Reading: A gre…

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Episode 209: Meal Planning 22:57

2y ago22:57

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What's for dinner? Wouldn't you like to have a ready answer for that question? Shannon is living the meal planning dream and in this episode she and Janine talk about the benefits of meal planning and how Shannon goes about doing it. Be ready to be inspired!Discussion topics include:• Janine's challenges with meal planning (which revolve around the…

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Episode 208: A Fourth Pillar for Our Fourth Year 19:43

2y ago19:43

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It's the podcast's fourth anniversary! We published our first three episodes on June 15, 2018. On our third anniversary, we published a post called Three Pillars for Three years and this year we decided to add a fourth pillar for our fourth anniversary. It's Let It Be Easy, and it's focus of our episode today.Discussion topics include:• Our fourth …

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Episode 207: Everyday Eldercare 21:23

2y ago21:23

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Shannon and Janine have experienced first-hand the challenges (and rewards) of caring for elderly parents. In this episode (recorded right after Janine returned from helping her father move into assisted living), we discuss ways to make it easier to help your elderly relatives when they need your help.Note: We had some audio difficulties with this …

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Episode 206: Financial Peace (Redux) 32:39

2y ago32:39

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Back in 2020, Janine and Shannon had a robust conversation about our passion for the budgeting software You Need a Budget (YNAB). Our enthusiasm has not dimmed in the slightest, so we wanted to run it again. Money is a source of stress for so many people. One tool that both Janine and Shannon use to help them take the stress out of money and create…

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Episode 205: Prioritizing Self Care 17:11

2y ago17:11

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Taking care of ourselves is always important. But it's especially important during stressful times. This week Shannon and Janine discuss prioritizing self care so it's there for you when you need it the most.Discussion topics include:• The fact that self-care doesn't have to take a lot of time• The fallacy that you will get more done if you skip se…

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