In Episode 57, Jenny and I chat about the concept of Minimalism. We talk about what it is, what it means to us and give some great resources and examples of some people online that can improve your understanding of this topic, if it so interests you.
Jul 25, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 57
In Episode 56, Jenny and I check in to see how we are doing with 19 for 2019 lists. We also check in to see if we are living up to the word of the year that each of us chose back in January. We also get back to some of our regular segments.
Jul 18, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In Episode 55, Jenny and I continue our chat with Sean and Dave from Scotland who also have a podcast which is also called The Improvement Project. We answer another listener question about motivation.
Jul 11, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 55
In Episode 54, Jenny and I chat with Sean and Dave from Scotland who also have a podcast which is also called The Improvement Project. They are super fun and hilarious and we answer a listener question about motivation.
Jul 04, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In episode 53 we are wrapping up this month of June as well as an entire year of habit challenges. We will then give you a sneak peek of what to expect as we head into our second year of podcasting.
Jun 27, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In Episode 52, Jenny and I celebrate one full year of podcasting by turning the microphone around to you the listener and asking you the question: What habit have you been working on in the last six months that has made you a better human?
Jun 20, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In episode 51, we are doing a deeper dive into a recap of each month and each challenge of our year of podcasting and finding out which habits stuck.
Jun 13, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In episode 50, we are recapping the last year of our podcast and our monthly self improvement challenges and revisiting why we started to do this podcast to begin with!
Jun 06, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In Episode 48, we wrap up our May monthly no complaints challenge. We ponder whether we even care about not complaining. As we wrap up we get excited to celebrate our upcoming one year anniversary next month!
May 30, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In Episode 48, we share all the fun from our road trip to Detroit to see our online pretend best friend Gretchen Rubin and her sister Elizabeth Craft at their live Happier podcast event. We are soooo excited!!
May 23, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In Episode 47, it's time for our book report! This month we are reading A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen. We also explore how complaining could have some positive outcomes.
May 16, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In episode 46, we check in to see how Jenny and I are doing so far with this month's challenge where we are being mindful to stop complaining. Then we share some compelling research about how complaining actually rewires your brain for negativity.
May 09, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In Episode 45, it's a new month and it's time for a new challenge. This month, we will be focusing on not complaining, criticizing or gossiping for the whole month. Our words are a reflection of our thoughts and together they create our lives.
May 02, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In episode 44, it's time for our book report. This month's book is The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. This book was instrumental in helping my husband John and I take control of our financial situation and we hope that it will help you too!
Apr 25, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 44
This week, in episode 43, we dig into the details of how to start building a budget. We also discuss impulse purchases and if we are good at saving money.
Apr 18, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In episode 42, we are digging into how your past experiences with money, or your money scripting, can have an effect on your current financial situation.
Apr 11, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 42
It's time for a new challenge and this month it's time to take control of your finances. Jenny and I will be using the Mint app to monitor our spending and we will get serious about creating a budget. I hope that you'll play along with us.
Apr 04, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 41
It's time for our monthly book report and this month we are so excited to be talking about our online pretend best friend Gretchen Rubin's new book Outer Order Inner Calm. Listen in as Jenny and I share some gems from this decluttering masterpiece.
Mar 28, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 40
It can sometimes be hard to let go of certain items as you start the decluttering process. There are some very common questions and obstacles that people face when decluttering, and in this episode we are going to help you walk through them.
Mar 21, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In episode 38, we discuss how the first week of our decluttering challenge went and what we have been getting rid of. The Rockstars of the Minimalism have something to say about living life with less and how having less stuff really does make you happier
Mar 14, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 38
We are spring cleaning and decluttering by introducing and playing the MinsGame this month. Getting rid of clutter is on a lot of peoples' minds, and Jenny and are jumping in to discuss and then do our best to create inner calm through outer order.
Mar 07, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this episode, we wrap up our gratitude challenge and report how it went for each of us. We also discuss how the people you spend the most time with have a huge effect on your habits.
Feb 28, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode, Jenny and I discuss how a lot of very successful people believe that gratitude makes a difference for them. We check in on how our gratitude challenge is going and then we each share our favourite failures.
Feb 21, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this episode, we discuss how once you start seeing things to be grateful for, your brain starts looking for more things to be grateful for. We check in on how our gratitude practice is going and then Jenny and I both share what we are grateful for.
Feb 14, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In episode 33 we jump in our next challenge which involves creating habits around gratitude. We have so much to be thankful for and we can create a more positive outlook on everything by practising this habit!
Feb 07, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In episode 32, Jenny and I discuss what to do about jet lag and we also discuss the benefits of napping. My win is about getting back on track with meal planning and Jenny has a hilarious learn related to eating a tuna sandwich on an airplane.
Jan 31, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In Episode 31, it's time for our book report! We check in with our monthly sleep challenge and then we discuss Arianna Huffington's book The Sleep Revolution. I'm diggin' Tidying Up With Marie Kondo and Jenny is diggin' Jordan Page on YouTube.
Jan 24, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode 30, Jenny and I discuss our bedtime routines and offer some tips on how to make your sleepy time sleepier. I'm diggin' a budgeting app and Jenny's diggin' ginger turmeric shots to fend off sickness. We also discuss vision boards for 2019
Jan 17, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode 29, Jenny and I discuss how our sleep and routines challenge is going so far and then we get into the topic of discussing morning routines and how they can set you up for a successful day.
Jan 10, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In episode 28, Jenny and I jump into the New Year with the goal for the next 30 days of getting more and better sleep. We will be reading Arianna Huffington's book The Sleep Revolution to help us prioritize this important habit.
Jan 03, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 28