Recent Posts
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Decluttering For Everyday Living (with Rachel Rosenthal)
Are you feeling grumpy about, or overwhelmed by, the clutter around you? Christine shares about how the season of family change in her home has led to a major phase of decluttering and reshuffling. She then revisits an interview with organizing expert Rachel Rosenthal, in which Christine and Rachel talk about tactical yet compassionate decluttering and organization tactics, as well as how to diffuse power struggles and sustain organization.
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Reframing the Abortion Narrative (with Gabrielle Blair)
Are you rage stroking over the state of women’s reproductive rights and wondering what to do next? Christine talks with Gabrielle Blair, author of the new book, “Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way To Think About Abortion.” Christine and Gabrielle talk about the viral Twitter thread that started it all, where people often get stuck in the abortion debate, Gabrielle’s campaign to get her book into the hands of the Supreme Court Justices, and more.
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Guest Interview, Lifestyle, Time
Making Time for What Matters (with Laura Vanderkam)
Do you feel out of control, overstretched, and perhaps sometimes resentful when it comes to your own time? Christine chats with Laura Vanderkam, author of the new book, “Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters.” Christine and Laura discuss reframing the perception of time, becoming agents of our time, prioritizing what matters to us, and practical time tactics.
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Food Reframes + Practical Tactics (with Stacie Billis)
Do you love eating food but periodically—or often—feel overwhelmed by the planning, preparation, shopping, and clean up of said food? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Christine chats with cookbook author and podcaster Stacie Billis about the myths powered by the food media, how to raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food, favorite staples, ways to navigate mealtimes amidst the daily chaos of family life, and more.
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Fall Plans
What’s on tap for your fall? Christine reflects on some highlights from a too-much-work summer and talks about her fall plans and priorities as related to family (notably, this fall one of Christine’s kids went to college!), work, home, and self-care. It's apparently the season of listening and observation (and maybe lighting a few things on fire).
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College Application Reality Check
Are you overwhelmed by—and possibly in despair over—the college application process? In response to a number of requests to talk about supporting kids (and not losing your mind) through college applications, Christine shares eight reality checks to approach and work through the college application process in a way that is true to you and your kid, and will hopefully help avoid unnecessary anxiety.
