Elizabeth’s back, she rested and refreshed. Well, kind of. Turns out her break didn’t go exactly how she had it planned. But, it went. Between figuring out if she could get long COVID before she even had short COVID and trying to gentle parent herself into productivity, it was quite a ride. Tune in to this week’s episode for all the dets. Andre 3000 – New Blue Sun Deadbolt Design Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
Friends, despite popular sayings to the contrary, there is rest for the wicked, actually. In this instance, the “wicked” referenced is Elizabeth and after 2+ years of weekly shows, she’s taking a break. She’ll be back before you know it and she’s talking about the reasons behind it and the benefits of this creative journey on today’s episode. Thanks for your support so far and we’ll see you soon! Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
A visit from her sister, a random ice breaker question for a retreat she’s not attending, and, well, eclipse vibes (if we’re keeping it one hundred, here) took Elizabeth down the nostalgia rabbit hole. What advice would she give her 18 year old self? Download and listen to see if it matches what you’d tell Baby You. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
L.M. Montgomery was spitting straight facts when she wrote “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers” in Anne of Green Gables. This week’s episode has Elizabeth recounting the awe and the aww that make October so amazing. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
Naomi Klein has a new book out, Doppleganger: A Trip Into the Mirror Word, and Elizabeth caught her interview with Dan Harris on his 10% Happier podcast. In the book, Klein talks about the strange feeling of being mistaken for author Naomi Wolf and taking heat for Wolf’s public positions. This leads Klein to think about personal identity and how that’s expressed in today’s society. Elizabeth’s got some thoughts. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Doppleganger: A Trip into the Mirror W...
Over the summer Elizabeth found herself drawn into the Swiftie Universe. Through the coverage of the Eras Tour she was intrigued by the sisterhood at the shows. And now, with the takeover of the NFL, Taylor Swift is at the top of her game and, of course, Elizabeth has some thoughts on all of that. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant Badass, Episode 114, Jade’s Back Words on Things, Etsy Shop Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
After spending a week at the coast while deep in her feels, Elizabeth’s here this week talking about her delusional belief that all that’s needed to change her life is to stare hard enough at the waves. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
Elizabeth’s friend is looking at senior living facilities in preparation for her next chapter. Part of her findings were that some of the facilities focused on resident governance and climate change education groups, while others focused on more of a cruise ship approach focused on field trips and corn hole. That got Elizabeth thinking about our society and how we may be choosing corn hole over fully engaging with our lives. Yep, she’s still in her Salty Era. Tune in for this week’s rant about t...
In Sarah Knight’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, she introduces the concept of “f*ck bucks” (I guess we use asterisks to “hide” the sweary words now? Idk). Sarah’s idea that we all have a limited budget of these bucks to spend and we need discernment in how/where we spend them caught Elizabeth’s attention and she’s taking a moment this week to talk about how she’s not throwing those around in every situation that comes her way anymore. Maybe you need to audit your spending a...
There’s been a little bit of a Groundhog’s Day (the movie) vibe to the stories Elizabeth’s been telling about herself to herself and, finally she’s calling it out. Was she truly still a caterpillar stuck in the “goo phase” before she would emerge a butterfly, as she kept insisting? Or had she actually entered her butterfly phase and the limiting story was BS? I bet you know the answer but tune in for this week’s episode anyway. She’s got some thoughts. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coa...
Thoughts on the “reverse puberty” that is menopause are what’s on Elizabeth’s mind this week. And the unexpected role that white hot rage is playing in her life at this stage of the game. Check out this week’s episode wherein she shares recent moments when the rage has spilled over and her plan to deal with it moving forward. Notes include a link to the Foo Fighters new album just in case you haven’t listened to it yet. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach But Here We Are – Foo Fighters...
The Foo Fighters new album dropped June 2nd and it’s taken this long for Elizabeth to get her thoughts together to articulate her feelings about this effort. This release caused some big feelings to surface. An album about grief will do that. Don’t be scared though, this is not funeral dirge, no Friends, it turns out grief and rock work well together. Tune in for more details. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach But Here We Are – Foo Fighters From Cradle to Stage by Virginia Grohl From...
Friend and listener fav Jade from Maven & Muse Media is back this week to talk about all the things – from her new podcast, Filed Under (link in notes) to friend break ups and grief hierarchies to Barbie Movie spoilers and the fact that two blondes are currently carrying our economy– our conversation covers a lot of ground and you’ll want to join us and jump on this roller coaster. Jade’s intentionally joyful mindset is contagious and you’ll want to catch it. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Cre...
An awkward interaction with a healthcare provider got Elizabeth thinking about the potential of the multiverse versions of Elizabeth Holmeses. Beyond the obvious one. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
Elizabeth is sharing her opinions around the movie studios marketing of movie casts as little families during press tours and considering how much we all seem to love found family content in all it’s forms. She sneaks in two book recommendations, too. Tune in for this week’s episode and ponder who you consider your tribe. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Don’t Worry Darling The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creat...
Between her broken foot and the crazy astrology star realignment that’s happening right now, Elizabeth’s been thinking some thoughts about transformation and healing. Tune in for a shot of healing wisdom this week. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
Spending her latchkey summers closed up in her air conditioned house watching videos on MTV resulted in Elizabeth getting nostalgic for New Wave music when the weather heats up. On this week’s episode she’s sharing Five (ish) New Wave Videos That Changed the Trajectory of Her Life. That’s quite a statement – tune in to hear about the power of New Wave. Videos linked in Notes. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Episode 65 – I Want My MTV Antmusic – Adam & the Ants Spellbound – Siou...
With the impending Twitter implosion on the horizon, Meta dropped it’s Threads platform on July 6th. If you were on there the first few hours, it had the entire vibe of entering the Chocolate Room at Willy Wonka’s factory. Amazement and joy overflowed. Elizabeth’s got some thoughts on how having fun again on social media felt, and how it probably won’t last. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
Ah, it’s summer. Yay! There’s a certain nostalgia associated with summertime and Elizabeth’s sharing a few things from her childhood that she’s bringing back for the Year of Our Lord 2023. It’s all about finding joy where you can, whether it’s AM radio or popsicles, what’s your summer vibe? Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Bringing It Back Summer Playlist Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
A recent conversation about living a life aligned with one’s personal values prompted Elizabeth to execute a quic audit to check in with what she was spending her time on. Was it on things that mattered or was she simply telling herself a story about what her lived values are? Results of the audit are reflected in the rather extravagant title of this week’s episode. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
Summer’s started and Elizabeth’s got a few random thoughts to kick off the season. From Cigarette Grandma Summer to recommended low demand shows to watch, Elizabeth’s looking to share the summer vibe. Tune in for a potpourri episode. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach DISSH Cigarette Grandma Summer Smartless Docuseries Arrested Development Abbott Elementary Community Love Boat Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
Just a fun little light episode unpacking a bit of the agony that is known as Imposter Syndrome. You know, to kick off summer. If this is a subject that resonates with you, tune in for this week’s drop. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Billie Best Blog Billie Best Books The Work of Byron Katie But Here We Are – Foo Fighters Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
Comedian Mae Martin’s new Netflix comedy special, SAP, includes a bit where Mae talks about identity and how we define ourselves and how weird it is. The bit is insightful, funny and very on the nose – and it involves snow globes. You’re intrigued now, aren’t you? Elizabeth was too, and she’s sharing her thoughts on this week’s episode, tune in and see if you find it just as thought provoking. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach SAP – Mae Martin, Netflix Snow Globes Radiant Badass Chri...
Elizabeth’s long streak of no broken bones came to an end last week. The time spent elevating her foot gave her a chance to practice some gratitude for a few of the positive changes that resulted from the pandemic. Especially when your movement is a little restricted. From grocery delivery to enhanced personal boundaries, she’s counting her blessings. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
It feels like the letters written to advice columnists are absolutely nuts. People have forgotten how to act (or they never learned). As a life long fan of advice columns in all their forms, Elizabeth has some thoughts on the state of the art of advice today – and how to tell if you’re being the asshole. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Carolyn Hax, advice Am I the Asshole? Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
In a world that often minimizes or ignores women’s voices, Heather Armstrong, aka Dooce, was an OG Mommy blogger who demonstrated that our voices have value. In the early 2000s, Dooce was one of the very first bloggers who was able to monetize her words. Her success unleashed thousands of voices into the blogosphere. Elizabeth is remembering the courage and complexity of Dooce, who died by suicide in early May, on this week’s episode. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Dooce I’m Glad ...
Episode 100 – how in the world did we get here, guys? To celebrate this milestone, Elizabeth is reflecting on what she’s learned over the last 99 episodes and looking ahead to the future of the show. Deepest gratitude for your support over the last 100 and looking forward to the next. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
National Conversation Week was April 17th-23rd this year (it’s a real thing, look it up) and in recognition of that, Elizabeth attended a local conversation event featuring 36 Questions About Civic Love, produced by a community non-profit. Maybe a “conversation event” sounds suss to you, so download this episode and get educated about how that rolled out and what Elizabeth learned by watching strangers having meaningful conversations. In person. It was wild. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativi...
In recent weeks Elizabeth’s been hearing from a lot of different folks sharing their struggles and those of the people in their lives. And Elizabeth’s been going through it, too. Two reoccurring themes are dealing with aging parents and raising those kids. Elizabeth’s looking to provide a little validation and remind you that you’re not alone in this week’s episode. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach...
We all know that standard question at networking events, right – “What do you do?” What happens when you’re in a messy middle moment and don’t have a standard job title handy? Elizabeth is telling you to get creative and make your own job title. And also celebrating the beauty of doing more than one thing. Tune in for thoughts on being a polymath as a counter culture statement. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach Maven & Muse Media Radiant Badass, Ep 74 – The World is Full of Possi...
